What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

"First, break into the ancient tomb. If you encounter resistance from evil cultivators again, eliminate them on the spot."

Second, investigate the specific details of the seal on the stone platform.

If possible, I would like to ask Brother Chen to cooperate with me and use the same source of evil energy on you to try to reinforce the seal again.

If reinforcement fails, or the seal is irreversibly damaged...

A sharp killing intent flashed in Zhang Xuanqing's eyes:

"Then let's take advantage of the moment when that evil creature has just broken out of its coffin and is at its weakest, gather all the strength of the team, and kill it on the spot."

We'll solve this hidden danger once and for all!

"clear!"

Upon hearing this, all five team members responded in unison.

After hearing these words, I simply nodded slightly and did not say anything more.

"Okay, the tactical division of labor is as follows."

Zhang Xuanqing drew several routes on the tablet.

"After arriving at the base, we transferred to all-terrain vehicles to go into the mountains."

After reaching the miasma forest on the outskirts of Laoxiongling, vehicles could not pass, so everyone had to walk.

The hounds were responsible for scouting ahead and clearing mines, while the compass was used to observe the surrounding feng shui formations and mazes.

Rocks and gunpowder provided fire cover from both sides and the rear.

Advisor Chen and I will provide support from the center, ready to respond to any sudden high-level combat forces.

Ling Shu, stay close to us and keep an eye on everyone's poison prevention and condition.

"yes!"

After the brief and efficient presentation, everyone returned to their seats.

I leaned back in my chair, closed my eyes, and began to silently rehearse possible battle scenarios in my mind.

The seal left by my grandfather... the massacre of the Sang family thirty years ago...

The deep mountains of western Hunan are like a giant vortex, engulfing all causes and effects.

And I am now deliberately falling towards the center of this vortex.

The cool sensation between my brows flowed smoothly with my breathing, allowing me to maintain an absolutely calm state.

I don't know how long we flew, but the light outside the cabin suddenly dimmed.

Immediately afterwards, the plane began to experience severe turbulence.

I opened my eyes and looked out through the narrow porthole.

The once clear sky was completely obscured by thick, inky clouds, and streaks of lightning constantly tore through the clouds.

The deafening thunder even drowned out the roar of the plane's engines.

"Attention everyone, we have entered the airspace over western Hunan."

Severe convective thunderstorms are currently occurring below. The aircraft is preparing for landing. Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare for impact!

At that moment, the pilot's slightly nervous voice came over the cockpit intercom.

Such severe weather is extremely dangerous for landing in mountainous areas.

But when I glanced at the team members around me, including Zhang Xuanqing, none of them showed any sign of panic.

Everyone simply tightened their seatbelt buckles silently; that's the mental fortitude of the elite officers.

Meanwhile, the plane was struggling to descend through a violent storm.

Through the porthole, I could already see the endless primeval forest below, shrouded in rain.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, the plane's landing gear slammed heavily onto the runway.

The aircraft shook violently a few times, and then, under the force of the huge thrust, it began to taxi and decelerate rapidly on a hidden runway deep in the valley.

A few minutes later, the plane finally came to a smooth stop.

The tailgate of the cabin slowly descended, and a gust of cold wind, carrying a strong smell of water and earth, rushed in.

"Hurry up and get off the plane!"

Shan Yan let out a low shout and was the first to carry his equipment box and rush out.

We followed closely behind and set foot on the land of western Hunan.

The place where we landed was a secret outpost base set up by the military in western Hunan.

Surrounded by towering mountains, apart from the runway and a few rows of military tents covered with camouflage netting, there is almost no trace of modern architecture.

At that moment, a torrential downpour was falling from the sky.

Large raindrops pounded on the down jacket, making a crackling sound.

A local garrison officer wearing a raincoat was already waiting by the runway.

Upon seeing Zhang Xuanqing, the officer immediately came forward, saluted, and loudly reported, "Master Zhang, the vehicle is ready."

However, due to the sudden torrential rain, several small-scale landslides occurred on the winding dirt roads leading to the outer perimeter of Laoxiongling.

The vehicle can only go as far as "Losing Soul Slope," which is 20 kilometers from the miasma forest. The rest of the journey, you must traverse on foot.

Zhang Xuanqing wiped the rain from his face, his brows furrowed:

"Hiking 20 kilometers of mountain trails in this weather is incredibly physically demanding. Is there no other route?"

"there is none left."

The officer shook his head.

"The terrain in western Hunan is already complicated, and this rain is just too strange."

Moreover, according to reports from our observation posts on the perimeter, the miasma from Old Bear Ridge seems to be spreading outwards; you must hurry.

"Understood. Get in the car, let's leave immediately!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Xuanqing decisively issued the order.

Two heavily modified black all-terrain vehicles with extremely high chassis and equipped with non-slip off-road tires were parked next to the tent.

After everyone packed their equipment from the plane into waterproof backpacks, they boarded their respective vehicles.

Zhang Xuanqing, Shanyan, Huoyao, and I got into the first car.

The compass, the hunting dog, and the spirit tablet were loaded onto the second vehicle.

"boom--"

The off-road vehicle let out a beast-like roar, its tires carving two deep furrows in the muddy ground before plunging headlong into the vast rain and deep mountains.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was somewhat oppressive.

Apart from the roar of the engine and the frantic screech of the windshield wipers, no one spoke.

I sat in the back row by the window, calmly looking out the window.

The off-road vehicle was traveling on a winding, narrow dirt road that was only one lane wide.

On one side of the road is a steep rock wall covered with moss and vines, and on the other side is a bottomless abyss shrouded in white mist.

The road surface became extremely muddy and slippery due to the heavy rain.

The car kept skidding, and sometimes the tires were even hanging over the edge of the cliff.

A single misstep could result in a fatal accident.

However, Shan Yan, who was driving the car, demonstrated extremely high driving skills.

He held the steering wheel firmly with both hands, his eyes focused intently on the limited view ahead.

Every tap of the brakes and every burst of acceleration was perfectly timed, keeping this steel behemoth firmly pinned to the edge of danger.

As the car ventured deeper into the mountains, the surrounding natural environment became increasingly primitive and eerie.

The canopies of those towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, making the forest appear extremely dark even during the day.

The tree trunk was entwined with various thick, unidentified vines, resembling giant, dead snakes.

I closed my eyes slightly, letting out the cool sensation from between my brows, and sensing my surroundings.

In my perception, the atmosphere in these mountains is very mixed.

In addition to the rich essence of plants and the moist air, there is also a kind of cold miasma that grows from the lack of sunlight all year round.