harleyscars Chapter 33 Ghost-Faced Insect
Chapter 33 Ghost-Faced Insect
Chapter 33 Ghost-Faced Insect
In the distance, above a cluster of crosses, hung shriveled human-shaped skins.
The head, which should have been a human head, was replaced by a strange insect.
There were hundreds of them, densely packed together.
This scene, set against this gloomy and somber atmosphere, seemed particularly eerie.
"this----"
The middle-aged man in the black robe had dilated pupils, clearly startled by this eerie and sinister scene.
Even the girl in military uniform froze, exclaiming in surprise, "What the hell are these things?"
The nearby guards gripped their weapons tightly, and their expressions changed significantly for the first time.
A glint of light flashed in Yin Yuandong's eyes, and he immediately shuddered, his face turning deathly pale. He stammered, "What a terrifying scene...should we...leave?"
"Don't be afraid, they're just some dead insects."
Xiao Chen casually offered a reassuring remark.
After a moment of contemplation, the middle-aged man in black robes said in a deep voice, "If I remember correctly, these insects are not magical beasts, but some kind of strange race—the Ghost-Faced Insects!"
"Ghost-faced insect?"
The girl in military uniform looked at the insects; they did indeed have a ghostly face.
Pale white, distorted.
"Weren't the ghost-faced worms extinct a long time ago?" she asked, puzzled.
"Miss, I'm not quite sure about that either." The middle-aged man in black robes shook his head.
He paused, then frowned and said, "Judging from these hanging corpses, they clearly died here in recent years."
The girl in military uniform's expression changed slightly. She said, "So, there's a high possibility that there are living Ghost-Faced Insects on Poison Cloud Mountain?"
The middle-aged man in black robes said gently, "Miss, there is no need to be afraid. Although the Ghost-Faced Insects are a strange race, their strength has an upper limit. The strongest among them is only at the level of a Great Battle Master, and they cannot pose a threat."
The girl in military uniform gritted her teeth and said, "Uncle Gong, I suspect that the reappearance of the extinct Ghost-Faced Insects may be man-made, and it is very likely related to the person in the main hall in front."
"Let's go take a look. If it really is them, we'll kill them all and wipe out the Ghost-Faced Insects completely, ridding the people of this scourge!"
These words surprised Little Fairy Doctor.
She never expected that this headstrong young woman in military uniform would possess such courage and magnanimity.
"it is good."
The middle-aged man in black robes nodded in agreement.
So Yin Yuandong had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue leading the way.
After passing through the crosses, the group quickly came into view of the great hall.
"Recently, there have indeed been people frequently appearing in this area," the middle-aged man in black robes said, frowning.
A path had clearly been cleared in front of the main hall for people to walk on.
"Everyone be careful."
Although the middle-aged man in black robes was confident in his strength, he still gave a word of advice before stepping to the front.
"Who?"
Suddenly, a chilling voice came from inside the hall.
Immediately afterwards, a figure rushed out.
It was an old man wearing a red robe, with gray pupils, who looked quite strange.
Upon seeing Xiao Chen and the middle-aged man in black robes, the old man's expression changed drastically. He immediately put his thumb and forefinger into his mouth and blew hard.
The sharp, loud sound shattered the silence of Poison Cloud Mountain, and was extremely jarring.
"court death!"
The middle-aged man in black robes frowned, gripped a black bone knife, and leaped forward.
Swish!
He slashed down with a single stroke.
The old man in the red robe turned to flee, but he was half a step too slow.
A dazzling blade flashed down, tearing a long, narrow gash in his back, causing blood to spurt out.
Pfft!
The old man in red robes fell to the ground, his eyes filled with venom, and roared, "Kill me, and none of you will leave here alive!"
His voice was still echoing when he stopped breathing.
The middle-aged man in black robes stepped forward and searched the old man in red robes, but found nothing.
"Was that old guy tipping us off just now?"
The girl in military uniform walked quickly with her guards.
Looking at the corpse on the ground, she immediately shook her head in disappointment and said, "This person is far too weak; he couldn't even withstand Uncle Gong's knife."
"He's just a nobody, a two-star Dou Shi."
The middle-aged man in black robes frowned and said, "Miss is right, there may indeed be accomplices of this person nearby."
"What's there to be afraid of? With Uncle Gong here, we're not afraid of them at all," the girl in military uniform said nonchalantly.
Immediately, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.
Because she saw Xiao Chen walk into the main hall on his own.
He seemed completely unconcerned about what had just happened.
A nameless rage surged within her. She strode over, her long, slender legs gleaming, and demanded, "Hey, don't you know we just saved your life? And you didn't even say thank you?"
Xiao Chen was taken aback and said, "Save my life?"
"Isn't that right? If you hadn't come with us, would you have dared to come here? You would probably have been killed by those people long ago!" The girl in military uniform glared with her beautiful eyes, looking as if she wanted to bite Xiao Chen to death.
Xiao Chen didn't indulge her and casually said, "Since that's the case, you can start doing things yourselves from now on, don't worry about me."
As he spoke, he walked to the other side of the main hall on his own.
This girl has too many problems; let's observe her further.
If she continues to argue illogically and act arrogantly, he wouldn't mind teaching her a lesson.
Not far away, the girl in military uniform stared at Xiao Chen's figure, her chest heaving with anger.
Her pretty face was icy cold, and her fists were clenched so tightly they cracked.
In the distance, the middle-aged man in black robes, who had witnessed the entire scene, was also somewhat displeased.
Regardless, Xiao Chen undoubtedly gained a great advantage by traveling with them.
After all, if it weren't for these people, he and Little Fairy Doctor would have encountered countless dangers along the way.
"This kid seems quite clever, but he still doesn't seem to realize just how noble the young lady's status is."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't dare to argue with Miss like this."
The middle-aged man in black robes shook his head inwardly, deciding not to think about it any further.
Young people these days, they're all so arrogant and have such high aspirations.
In the eyes of the middle-aged man in black robes, Xiao Chen's reaction was not surprising.
If you're not young and energetic, how can you be called a young person?
The main hall was clearly cleaned by that person; it was relatively tidy.
In the center stood a statue of the God of War, facing away from the gate, but it had no head, and the colored clay on its body was withered and broken, so there was nothing special about it.
However, Xiao Chen did discover some paintings on both sides of the main hall.
Although it is mottled and damaged, it can still be vaguely recognized that it is indeed a Buddhist temple.
The figures of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas stand among the vast multitude of beings, their expressions compassionate, as if they are imparting Buddhist teachings.
"Seeing all beings as suffering, he wanted to teach them Buddhist techniques so they could protect themselves? The idea was good, but unfortunately, the Dou Di had disappeared without a trace, and this dojo had been in ruins for countless years. Now it had become the Poison Cloud Mountain, feared by everyone. How desolate it was."
Xiao Chen was filled with emotion.
He once saw an entire world that believed in Buddhism.
The Buddhist community flourished, with a large number of disciples, and the incense burned continuously.
It turns out that there was once a Buddhist lineage in this Dou Qi Continent.
Meanwhile, seeing that the girl in military uniform was still angry and sullen, a guard approached and asked in a low voice, "Miss, how about a few of us go and teach this brat a lesson?"
"Or we could just kill him. Since he dies here, no one will know we killed him."