A master of comedy!

"After you successfully pass the first checkpoint, keep going forward without looking back, and you will arrive at the second checkpoint, guarded by three vicious dogs named Sun Eater."

“These three guys are fierce. It’s said they have the blood of the Celestial Dog. They have an exceptionally keen sense of smell, and they can even detect when someone’s spirit leaves their body. Old Beggar was almost caught by them last time.”

Upon hearing that the vicious guard dog actually possessed the bloodline of the Celestial Hound, Zhou Sheng was shocked.

What kind of place is that, where even the gatekeepers are so skilled?

The Celestial Hound is a creature that even bit the Great Sage, who was indestructible. It even hurt the Great Sage, who was invincible. Lü Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals, was also bitten by it.

Even if its bloodline is very thin, it is enough to be called a great demon.

"This hurdle is not difficult for you. The only requirement is not to be afraid. As long as you are fearless, your evil dragon destiny that can devour immortals and destroy gods will become stronger and stronger. It won't be a problem to suppress a few vicious dogs."

"The real challenge is the final hurdle, guarded by a demon king with extremely high cultivation, who has survived the Heavenly Tribulation and possesses the divine power of 'manifesting heaven and earth'. Your vaunted zombie skills probably can't even withstand a single slap from him."

Upon hearing this, Yao Taifeng's pretty face turned pale.

This isn't just a den of dragons and tigers; it's a death trap with no chance of survival!

"Don't worry, Old Beggar has already thought of a way for you. Although that demon king is powerful, he is just as fond of that drink as I am. Letting it guard the gate is like letting the monkey guard the peach orchard. There will naturally be flaws to be found."

“Every midnight, the demon king would peek through the crack in the storeroom to smell the aroma of the Heavenly Master Wine. This wine is unparalleled in its potency; even just the aroma is enough to intoxicate a fierce tiger.”

"Don't be anxious when the time comes. Just quietly count to nine, and the Demon King will fall into a drunken sleep and won't wake up for a quarter of an hour."

"At this point, you can take the opportunity to sneak in. Remember, there are many treasures in the treasury. You must not be greedy. You must first take the purple-gold gourd on the third cabinet in the northeast corner. Only if there is enough time can you take the others."

"Senior, what should we do if our infiltration of Danshan fails and we are discovered?"

Yao Taifeng immediately pressed for an answer.

She would never let Danshan take the risk today if there wasn't a solution to this problem, since just hearing about it made her realize how dangerous and terrifying it was.

The fact that a demon king who had survived a heavenly tribulation could be appointed to guard the gate speaks volumes about the extraordinary power of the treasury's owner.

"Don't worry, since Old Beggar said he would guarantee your man's safety, he will not go back on his word."

He picked up the rope beside him and said, "This is my most treasured possession, the Dragon Binding Rope passed down by my master. Back then, my master used it to find dragon veins and pinpoint acupoints, and it was always successful!"

When his mentor was mentioned, the usually easygoing old man from Niushan showed a look of reverence, and his back straightened up unconsciously.

"I will tie this rope around your waist in a moment. No matter how far you go, the rope can extend indefinitely. I will also teach you the incantation to retract the rope."

"When you successfully obtain Zhong Kui's magic gourd, or encounter unforeseen circumstances that force you to give it up, silently recite the incantation, and the rope will immediately tighten. This girl and I will pull with all our might to bring you back here as soon as possible."

"Won't this rope break?"

Yao Taifeng was still somewhat uneasy.

Upon hearing this, Old Man Niu Shan was so angry that his beard bristled. He exclaimed, "This is my master's magic weapon! It can even bind dragon veins born of nature. Who can sever it?"

"If it really breaks, the old beggar will not hesitate to bow down and acknowledge this kid as his elder brother, and serve him like a slave for the rest of his life!"

It's no wonder he was so excited; his mentor Liu Bowen was like a celestial being in his heart, and he couldn't tolerate anyone doubting or offending him.

"Is it a deal?"

"A word... um?"

The old beggar suddenly looked at Zhou Sheng with suspicion, and a strange tremor ran through him.

The other person had a half-smile on his face, and a calm and composed demeanor, as if he were not the one about to go to a dangerous place to steal treasure.

"It seems that even the Imperial Tutor Liu Bowen's magic weapon is nothing special..."

"Heh, no need for provocation. You want to compete with an old beggar in fortune-telling? Kid, you've got guts. I accept this bet!"

As the two made their vows with high fives, Yao Taifeng's eyes flashed.

Knowing Zhou Sheng well, she naturally understood that when Dan Shan showed that smile, it meant he was certain of something and had absolute confidence in it. Dan Shan was indeed Dan Shan; he had actually calculated everything long ago and was simply waiting here for the other party to fall into his trap.

Ordinary help is vastly different from providing substantial assistance.

If we can get Old Man Niu Shan to spare no expense in helping us, it will undoubtedly be of greater help in the later matter of killing Nian Nu Jiao.

"It's getting late, time to hit the road!"

After tightening the dragon-binding lock around Zhou Sheng's waist, the old man from Niushan quickly drew a simple doorway on the wall with a cinnabar brush.

He muttered to himself as he drew.

Strangely enough, just as he finished drawing, the moonlight outside the window reached a sufficient height and shone on the door.

The next moment, the moonlight began to shift.

Suddenly, beams of flawless white light burst forth from the simple doorway, rippling through the void as if some invisible barrier had been broken through.

With his keen senses, Zhou Sheng immediately noticed that the wall had suddenly changed.

"Go quickly, and remember what I just said. Don't make any mistakes!"

Zhou Sheng nodded, then resolutely stepped into the doorway. In an instant, his figure disappeared, leaving only a rope that kept getting longer.

Yao Taifeng gripped the rope tightly, her mind on edge.

As soon as the rope shows any sign of tightening, she will immediately pull back with all her might to help Zhou Sheng get back faster.

……

Upon entering the gate, Zhou Sheng felt a sudden dizziness. When he regained his senses, he found himself in an unfamiliar place.

Yin energy, extremely heavy yin energy!

The yin energy here was even stronger than that of the ghost city. Everything around him was gloomy, making him, a living person, feel vaguely uncomfortable.

This was only because he had talismans drawn on his body. Without the help of talismans, in such a place with dense yin energy, he would be like a walking sun and would be discovered immediately.

The surroundings were all gray fog, which not only obscured vision but also dulled even the senses.

However, following the steps taught by the old man of Niushan, Zhou Sheng quickly passed through the fog and arrived at a magnificent gate.

There was a huge monster in front of the door.

The reason it was described as a "mountain" is because the monster was practically a mountain of flesh, with almost no view of its surroundings, and pairs of gleaming eyes on the mountain of flesh.

Those countless eyes covering his entire body sent chills down one's spine.

Zhou Sheng felt a chill run down his spine and stopped a hundred feet away.

This is the blind spot of the Hundred-Eyed True Lord; if we take another step forward, he will be discovered immediately.

He also realized that the other party's eyes could see through not only invisibility and burrowing spells, but even transformation spells.

At least for now, he can't think of any other way to get through this situation except by forcing his way through.

Upon opening the brocade pouch from the old man of Niushan, Zhou Sheng was immediately taken aback.

Inside was a note with a line of small writing on it.

"Believe in yourself, you can do it."

I also drew this (_) emoticon.

Zhou Sheng: "???" (End of Chapter)