Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

"Kunlun, look at what's written in this newspaper. We want to overthrow any autocratic or imperial system and create a happy life where everyone lives in equality and harmony. We tomb raiders, didn't we understand this principle long ago?"

"In the past, scholars worshipped divine right, rulers and subjects, fathers and sons, but they did not see the frozen bones of the dead everywhere. They were a bunch of pedantic and rotten bones."

"If you ask me, we should learn from what Mr. Sun Yat-sen described in the newspaper article..."

"Boss, that kid won't come over."

Chen Yulou, who considers himself a new generation of "scholar," was reading the latest newspaper with his legs crossed, lecturing his few literate subordinates, when Hua Maguai walked in from outside.

Chen Yulou put the newspaper aside: "I understand. Capable people are never willing to be subordinate to others. They'll get used to it after experiencing some hardships. By the way, how are the preparations?"

Hua Maguai cupped his hands and said, "Most of the outside reinforcements have been counted, and everything is ready on my end."

A tall, burly man named Kunlun, who resembled a walking war machine in the crowd, also clasped his hands and nodded.

The woman with her waist-length hair braided into a long plait, Hong Gu, nodded: "I can also leave at any time."

Chen Yulou stood up: "Then prepare sandalwood incense. I'll go call the old man."

"Yes," the three said in unison.

Chen Yulou disliked his father's old-fashioned style, where he would consult the ancestral master and the heavens before setting out to fight a tomb.

However, due to traditional rules and his father's long-standing authority, he still had to do the pointless thing of opening an altar to inquire about the heavens.

……

"Are we leaving so soon?"

Su Mu and the others, lying in the stable, listened with some surprise to the instructions given by the newcomer.

"The old man said today is the auspicious day in the next few days. After today, we'll have to wait a while. Young man, you're too impatient. If you say today, then today is today. Get ready and come with me to the square."

The person who arrived was dressed neatly, and all kinds of equipment were already packed into the bamboo basket woven on his back.

The bearded man and the others took out their pre-prepared equipment, got ready, and caught up with the group.

Su Mu didn't bring anything with him; he just waited on the side for Uncle Beard and the others.

"The Unloading Ridge faction of the four major sects is really something else; they even have to pull off such a stunt when they're mobilized."

"This is the inheritance of a more professional school, unlike us brutes who just start fighting without any scruples."

"However, will this practice of opening an altar and inquiring about the ancestral masters and Heaven truly be effective?"

"You haven't been through many tomb raiding trips, have you? Of course it's useful. There's a reason why the Unloading Ridge Warriors have been able to survive and continue to this day."

"After consulting with the patriarch and inquiring with Heaven, I received approval. Even if I encounter any strange occurrences within the underground palace during this tomb raiding expedition, I will receive partial protection from the patriarch and Heaven. This is an act of benevolence and righteousness, and it is in accordance with the will of Heaven..."

The bearded man, with his seasoned experience, explained the situation to the people around him.

Are there really dirty things inside the tomb?

Su Mu frowned, lost in thought.

This trip to the General's Tomb at Ping'er Mountain was Chen Yulou's first time leading a group as the head of the Xieling faction, and also Su Mu's first time entering a tomb.

Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill

[Efficacy: Upon ingestion, one will achieve immortality, turn white hair black, attain an incorruptible body, feel as light as a crane, be free from all diseases, be immune to all poisons, be unaffected by heat or cold, calm the mind and spirit, remain sleepless day and night, foresee good and bad fortune, and endure hunger and thirst.]

[Pill Type: Longevity Pill, Foundation Pill for Ascension]

He flipped through the fragments of memories about the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill in his mind, and gained a general understanding of what kind of evil entity might attack him.

It's highly unlikely that a ghost could possess his current physical body.

With the foundation for ascension already established, coupled with the techniques of "calming the mind" and "soothing the soul," he can be protected from the entry of ordinary evil spirits into his body.

While pondering, Su Mu followed the others to the wide square, which was crowded with all sorts of people.

There is a high platform in the very center of the square.

Chen Yulou and his son stood on the high platform, guarded by a dozen or twenty Unloading Ridge Warriors to prevent anyone from unknowingly stepping onto it.

The Chen family father and son stood in front of the battle formation, set up an incense table, on which were offered three kinds of sacrificial animals, strong liquor, and a bronze armor plaque for unloading the mountain.

The bronze plaque is inscribed with the eight characters "A strongman opens the mountain, and the gods lend a way".

Old Chen lit three long incense sticks, raised them above his head, and bowed to the sky. His aged voice slowly rose:

"Heaven above, mountains and rivers as witnesses, our Unloading Ridge lineage originates from the Red Eyebrows. We break mountains with strength and prioritize righteousness. Now, in this chaotic world, we live not for ill-gotten gains, but to save the people from suffering..."

"General, are these Unloading Ridge people trying to make someone laugh to death? Hahaha."

"Going down tombs and robbing graves is one thing, but why bother asking the heavens and talking about saving people with a medicine? Hahaha."

"Shut your filthy mouth! Without them, you'd better clear the way and go find the graves!"

"this……"

Unlike the tomb raiders of all kinds, a group of soldiers dressed in old earth-colored military uniforms laughed loudly in the crowd, completely disregarding the fact that they were in the territory of Xieling Changsheng Mountain.

However, the scarred-faced commander at the head seemed to be in control, reprimanding his subordinates without any mercy.

Hearing the noise of someone showing no respect to the Xieling group, the others all looked towards where the soldiers were.

Upon seeing that it was a group of soldiers carrying guns and cannons, everyone quickly looked away.

"If I had known they were colluding with the military, I wouldn't have come this time!"

The bearded man gritted his teeth, his face looking rather grim.

"The soldiers don't understand our tomb raiding rules. They only want to dig up the treasures in the tombs. Many people may die because of this, but we can't resist their random commands and orders. Sigh."

Uncle Beard suddenly felt like quitting, but at this time the Unloading Ridge faction had already opened the altar to pray to Heaven, and it was likely that none of the people present could easily back down.

"Brother Chen, are you finished?"

"That's all."

"Alright! Brothers, fire your guns and celebrate, hahaha!"

boom!boom!boom!boom!boom!

A sharp gunshot suddenly rang out, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder.

Upon hearing the gunshot, most of the people present instinctively turned pale.

When feudal dynasties still existed, the control over firearms, swords, and ironware was extremely strict.

After the establishment of the Republic of China, the government also strictly prohibited civilians from privately manufacturing guns and cannons, and those who did so were executed along with their entire families.

Looking at everyone in the square, apart from Luo Laowai's team, the rest of the people were mostly carrying cold weapons such as knives and claws.

How to counter a conflict in the event of one?

"Guns are good things."

Unlike the others whose faces turned extremely ugly, Su Mu slowly uttered these words.

With the money, buying some men and guns seems like a pretty good idea.

At least, he would be able to protect himself to some extent if the Japanese invaders attacked in the future.

Or could he use the system he possesses to launch a counterattack?