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Chapter 414 Fighting in front of the Soul Lamp

Hearing what Guo Huaxing muttered, Chen Ziyang frowned.He knew that the Big Dipper is composed of Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang. The seven stars form a spoon shape, and the star at the end of the spoon It's called Yaoguang.

But at this time, Guo Huaxing was still muttering what Yaoguang meant?Chen Ziyang, who didn't know why, raised his head and looked towards the ceiling that Guo Huaxing had been looking at.A feeling of dizziness hit him, he pinched the bridge of his nose, suppressed the feeling of vomiting and kept watching, and then the more he looked, the more surprised he became.

The countless green dots of different sizes on the entire ceiling looked like a star map. Although Chen Ziyang didn't know much about astrology, he saw six particularly large green dots forming the pattern of the Big Dipper , but the last star of the Big Dipper is missing.

When he just checked the side wall of the room, Chen Ziyang discovered that these green light spots were not artificially placed on the stone slab, but a substance similar to fluorite that was naturally associated with the slate.He estimated that these black slates should be the rough of some kind of fluorescent stone, so it is not a big deal that the light spots on the slates glow green.

Now it seems that these stone slabs were carefully screened.Each slab is about one meter square, and these slates are spliced ​​together to form a complete star map. How much engineering is required!How many stone slabs need to be screened out to qualify the stone slabs!
Just the arrangement of the six stars in the pattern of the Big Dipper is already very rare.In addition to the six stars, there are many other light spots on these slates, which should correspond to the star map one by one. The most rare thing is that each slate is cut into the same size. It will be more difficult when splicing the star map.

The dozen or so light spots on each stone slab must correspond to the positions of the stars, and the size of these light spots cannot be arbitrary, they need to correspond to the brightness of the stars, and at the same time, there are strict restrictions on the specifications of the stone slab.Thinking about it this way, Chen Ziyang felt that the black stone slabs in this room alone were already a miracle in the history of architecture. If they were brought outside, they would definitely create an unprecedented sensation.

Although there is also a pattern of starry sky inlaid above the city of the underground imperial mausoleum, Chen Ziyang guessed that it was made by inlaying fluorescent stones directly on the excavated stone wall, which is different from the natural star map stone slabs in front of him. Not the same.

Just when Chen Ziyang was shocked and dizzy by the ceiling similar to the vast starry sky, Zhang Linfu became a little anxious and cursed at Guo Huaxing: "You old man, what are you muttering about? I I want you to come and see this slab."

"God's will, this is really God's will, I don't need to look at the slate, I know what is painted on it." Guo Huaxing's eyes were full of melancholy, with a sad expression, and he didn't know why looking at the ceiling for a long time made people feel sad. He was so sad.

"Just blow it up, what are you showing off to me, but you tell me, what is the painting on the slate? Let me see if you are right."

"There should be a drawing of the Big Dipper and a burning lotus flower on the slate, right?"

"Ah?" If Zhang Linfu still thought that Guo Huaxing was bragging before, when Guo Huaxing accurately stated the pattern on the stone slab, Zhang Linfu and Chen Ziyang were only shocked.

When the two people inspected the stone slab, they didn't mention the pattern on it, and during this process, Guo Huaxing kept looking up at the ceiling of the room, looking at the green stars, and didn't look in this direction at all. .

"You...you are..." Zhang Linfu lost his confidence when he spoke to Guo Huaxing for the first time, and even because he was too surprised, he stuttered a little, and his words were already incoherent.

"Do you want to ask me why I know what is painted on the slate? Let me tell you, not only do I know what is painted on the slate, I also know the cause of this person's death." After saying this, Zhang Linfu said Pointing to the skeleton leaning against the sculpture.

Surprises really came one after another, and now even Chen Ziyang wanted to yell at Guo Huaxing.Guo Huaxing's words made several people very curious, but he didn't reveal the answer for a long time. Instead, he still looked at the star map on the ceiling with an unfathomable look.This feeling of being aroused by people's curiosity is like having a few mice scratching people's heart, it is very uncomfortable.

"You old man, why are you pretending to be so lofty, can you speak up quickly if you have something to say? There are so many people waiting, if you know something strange, speak up quickly, and don't play tricks there." Zhang Linfu was also anxious Jumping, I can't wait to open Guo Huaxing's mouth to see what words are hidden in his stomach.

"Hey... It's God's will to originate from Yaoguang and to destroy Yaoguang. I never thought that the prophecy given to me by my master before his death would be fulfilled here. Forget it, we can't escape after all, let's face it calmly.

The reason why I know what is painted on the slate and the cause of this person's death is actually very simple. The lotus flower that this maid is holding is not an ordinary sculpture, but a soul lamp. "

"Soul Lamp!" Chen Ziyang's heart skipped a beat when he heard the word.Although he has never touched a soul lamp, he knows what a soul lamp is.

Just like oil lamps need to burn oil and electric lamps need electricity, as the name suggests, soul lamps are lamps that need the human soul as fuel to be lit.No wonder there is a corpse here. This person died because he lit the soul lamp with his soul.

Not understanding the purpose of placing a dim light here, Chen Ziyang looked at Zhang Linfu who was beside him.The expression on Zhang Linfu's face was much richer. Apart from surprise, there was also a hint of shock. There were other emotions hidden in the shock, but Chen Ziyang couldn't taste it.

"Soul...soul lamp...you...you mean..." When stammering Zhang Linfu looked at Guo Huaxing, there was a hint of friendliness in his eyes, which really meant that the sun had come out from the west.Chen Ziyang had never seen Zhang Linfu look at Guo Huaxing with such a look.

"You are not mistaken, this soul lamp should be the key to open the exit of this room. When I was in the city of the underground tomb, I noticed that the fluorescent stones embedded on the ceiling formed a star map, and In that star map, the Yaoguang star of the Big Dipper is also extinguished.

At that time, I thought it was because of the age, the stone that was Yao Guangxing fell off from the ceiling, or the luminous elements contained in the fluorescent stone had decomposed.Thinking about it now, it is not the case, it is a reminder, a reminder about this organ. "

The more Chen Ziyang listened, the more confused he became. He didn't understand the meaning of what Zhang Linfu and Guo Huaxing said. What these two people said was very cryptic, and only the two of them could understand.This made Chen Ziyang very anxious, but he was too embarrassed to interrupt the two of them, so he could only keep looking at the stone lotus in the maid's hand.

Because of the angle, Chen Ziyang couldn't see what the inside of the lotus flower looked like, nor could he see why, but he found that the lotus flower was right under the disappeared Yaoguang star.

"Old man, you and I have been fighting for a lifetime, but today the fight has come to an end. Tell me, who will win the two of us?" Guo Huaxing asked meaningfully.Chen Ziyang saw that a teardrop appeared in the corner of his eye.

"You old bastard, what do you mean by saying this? Do you want to be a hero? Let me tell you, I will never give you this chance. Even if you want to be a hero, I should be the one. In terms of ability, in terms of aptitude, you You are not as good as me, and you want to overwhelm me at this time, but you can’t do it!" Zhang Linfu looked at the stone lotus and puffed out his chest.

"You've been fighting with me for a lifetime, you've been fighting for everything, and now it's time, do you still want to fight for this opportunity? I'm Maoshan Star Master, and I should be the one to do this."

"So what about Maoshan Star Master? I am older than you in terms of qualifications, I am stronger than you in terms of mana, and I am also a head higher than you in terms of seniority. This matter is not your turn."

"Don't argue with me, this is my destiny. On the day I was born, Yaoguang star disappeared for no reason. At that time, my master was watching the stars at night and found this vision. He went out to find someone who was destined , accept me as an apprentice.

Later, when I came out of the mountain, my master made a fortune teller for me. He said that I was born of Yaoguang, and I was destined to destroy Yaoguang. This prophecy has fallen here today.You don't have to fight with me, this is my life, and people can't fight for their lives. "

Although what the two of them said was vague, Chen Ziyang probably understood that in order to open the mechanism in this house, one person must sacrifice his life and use his own soul to ignite the soul lamp. Only in this way can it be opened. The door to the next room.

Why did Yuan Tiangang design such an institution?Why do you have to take a human life to move on?Chen Ziyang couldn't figure out these questions at all.Is this also a test?What is the significance of this test?Is it to see if the descendants of Taoism have dedication?
The quarrel between Zhang Linfu and Guo Huaxing became louder and louder.At this time, other people have searched the room, and all the ancient books have been sorted out.These people all stood there quietly, aware of what was going to happen, all of them fell silent and focused their eyes on the two old men.

"It's my turn!"

"It's not your turn!"

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The two people quarreled more and more fiercely, and their words became more and more fierce. The two people were arguing with red faces, and in the end they actually started to fight, one after another, and one after another, they greeted each other.

"Er Yang...the two of them...are they fighting to die?" Yang Lei showed an unbelievable expression. He never thought that these two people would be so noble that they would fight to use their lives to open the door. This organ.

In fact, through all the previous events, Chen Ziyang has long understood that Zhang Linfu and Guo Huaxing are rivals on the surface, but in fact, these two people admire each other very much, and it can even be said that they are very Good friend.

The insults that the two people have shown to the outside are actually a kind of spur. It seems that when they cracked the Qishang Protecting Mausoleum before, the two of them had already failed, but through the verbal encouragement to each other, both of them persisted. At the end.

If it weren't for the two of them encouraging each other in this unconventional way, it is very likely that the two spirits would have already formed. If that was the case, no one would be able to walk into this room.

Zhang Linfu and Guo Huaxing used all their abilities and refused to give in to each other.If people who don't know the inside story see the tricks these two people used, they will think that they are really fighting for their lives, but Chen Ziyang knows that this is not the case.

The two of them must use all their strength. If one of them does not use all their strength, the other will win the fight and become the fuel for the soul lamp. That is something neither of them wants to happen to the other.

The more effort they put in now, the more likely the other person will survive.Over the years, the two people's feelings for each other have all exploded at this moment. What the two of them cast is not a series of spells, nor a piece of magic weapon, but a deep friendship.

The battle between the two soon came to an end.After all, he was a little older, and Zhang Linfu was knocked down to the ground, panting heavily with his back against the stone tablet, while Guo Huaxing, who was standing on the ground, was also sweating profusely and panting, but his face was filled with a triumphant smile .

"Old...old thing...I said it earlier...you are not as good as me, are you convinced now? I am still the hero."

Zhang Linfu didn't speak, he raised one hand high, covering his face with a wide Taoist robe.Chen Ziyang, who was on the side, saw Zhang Linfu crying bitterly at this time, and the tears couldn't stop streaming down, and quickly wet the sleeves of the Taoist robe.

"Two real people...don't argue, let me do it." A weak voice came from the door of the room, and everyone turned their heads, only to find that the person who said these words was Jin Huang.It may be because the quarrel between the two people was too intense, the voice was particularly loud, and the fighting skills of the two people woke up Jin Huang, who had been in a coma.

"I've run out of oil and the lamp is dry, and I won't live long. Even if I live, I'm a useless person. Let me use my life to light the soul lamp. You two are much more useful than me alive."

"Bah! Linghu Chong, you have a good idea, and it's never your turn. It's not easy for you to die. You have to live well and find a way to regain your vitality. You still have a long time to live."

"Stop arguing, I am the one who should really light up the soul lamp. I made a big mistake and harmed you. For me, this is a chance for redemption." Xu Xiaoyuan walked up with her head held high. Guo Huaxing said in front of him.

From her tone, everyone could tell that Xu Xiaoyuan was not pretending to be hypocritical, but was really planning to use her life to atone for her and her master.

"Taoist Xiaoyuan, you are a good person, but you are not nice to others. If we let you light up the soul lamp, there will be no place for the faces of us old guys. You also have to live well, and Jin Huangzhi must be killed. Well, this is your best way of atonement."

After looking around at the crowd, Guo Huaxing cupped his hands to the tearful Zhang Linfu.

"Old man, let's go first."

After saying this, Guo Huaxing slowly walked to the front of the sculpture, and sat cross-legged directly under the Soul Lamp.

(End of this chapter)