Starting with the Immortal Cultivation System, what can you use to fight me?

Not long after the two left, dozens of figures appeared on the roof out of thin air. Leading the group was a middle-aged man in a black windbreaker. He had a stern face and eyes as sharp as an eagle. He was none other than Tuoba Yun, one of the protectors of the Xia Kingdom, and the latter was from the 'Divine Guards'.

"That should be the future 'grandson-in-law' that Commander No. 1 mentioned, right? He looks... exactly like that young man from the Lin family when he was young. Both are rare young talents." Tuoba Yun muttered to himself, with a look of both scrutiny and admiration in his eyes.

The members of the Divine Guard behind him were all wearing tight combat uniforms, with agile bodies, and their eyes revealed seriousness and anticipation for the upcoming mission.

"Sir, should we set off now and protect them secretly?" An adjutant of the Divine Guard stepped forward and asked respectfully.

Tuoba Yun nodded slightly, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "Let's go, but remember, our mission is to ensure their safety. We must not reveal our identities unless it is absolutely necessary. This matter of Hanba is far more complicated than we imagined. We need to proceed with caution."

Following Tuoba Yun's order, the members of the Divine Guard quickly dispersed and followed quietly. Like guardian gods in the night, they silently followed Lin Han and his group, ready to provide assistance at the critical moment.

now.

Lin Han also felt that at the end of the team behind him, there were Ying Mei, Ying Jue, and the Divine Guards led by Tuoba Yun and others following quietly.

"If my guess is correct, these people were sent by 'Grandpa' to protect me secretly, right? Their strength is quite good, most of them are in the supernatural power stage, and there is also a great master. He is really the 'good grandfather' of Xia Country!" Lin Han secretly complained in his heart, but his face remained expressionless, and he continued to move forward.

As everyone moved forward, the ray of warm sunlight that had previously shone on everyone's faces was now blocked by the towering trees around them, and the surroundings gradually fell into a depressing darkness.

"Everyone, stay alert. Follow the map. We're only about a mile away from the ancient ruins!"

Wu Hao's voice echoed through the ranks, carrying a certain undeniable determination. Upon hearing this, everyone tightened their grip on their magical instruments or weapons, scanning their surroundings with sharper eyes, fearing to miss any sign of abnormality.

“Ah… there’s a big snake!”

Suddenly, a scream came from the end of the team, breaking the silence.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young disciple with a pale face pointing to a path on the side. There, a huge black snake was slowly wriggling, its scales flickering with a faint cold light in the dim light. Its eyes were like two burning coal balls, staring at everyone, and its tongue made a hissing sound, which was creepy.

"It's just a larger loach. Don't be afraid! Leave it to me."

Lin Hao calmly walked up to the big snake and said coldly: "Get out of here now, or I'll roast you and eat you. Do you believe it?"

The big snake felt the pressure of the spiritual beast aura emanating from Lin Hao, and it trembled all over. A trace of fear flashed in its burning eyes, and then it slowly retreated, eventually disappearing in the dense grass, leaving only a slight rustling sound.

“Okay, it’s okay!”

Lin Hao turned around and smiled at everyone, then walked back to Lin Han and stood side by side with him.

"Damn it! Consultant Lin, your brother is so awesome! He can scare this big snake away with just one sentence!"

Wu Hao was stunned. Not only that, but everyone else, including Master Wang Ye and Master Huikong, also showed surprised expressions.

They knew full well that the black snake was no ordinary creature. Its massive size and ferocious aura made it a threat even to accomplished cultivators. Lin Hao's ability to instill fear in it and force it to retreat with just a single word was truly impressive.

"Haha...it's just a small scene. There's no need to be surprised. Let's keep moving forward. The real challenge is still ahead." Lin Han chuckled.

Upon hearing this, everyone, though still shaken, quickly adjusted themselves and continued their journey deeper into the ancient ruins. As they went deeper, the air around them seemed to grow heavier, making even breathing difficult. The surrounding trees grew denser, their intertwined branches and leaves nearly obscuring the sky. Only scattered rays of light penetrated the gaps, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

“It’s so cold…”

At this time, Yan Lili, who was walking behind, couldn't help but shiver. She hugged her chest with her hands, trying to resist the sudden cold.

Zhang Daoxuan frowned, then bent down, picked up a piece of soil, smelled it, and threw it away. He said, "So that's how it is... This place is actually an extremely yin 'corpse breeding ground'! The surrounding soil is mixed with a hint of rich yin energy, providing excellent 'nutrients' for the drought demon!"

"A corpse-raising ground?" Upon hearing this, Master Wang Ye's expression changed slightly. "This kind of place is a natural breeding ground for evil spirits. We must be more careful to avoid being invaded by the evil spirits within."

Master Huikong clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and chanted sutras. A faint Buddha light emanated from him, slowly forming a soft protective shield around everyone, shielding them from the increasingly dense, cold aura. "Amitabha, benefactors, I grant you a layer of Buddha light to protect you, temporarily warding off this evil aura."

“Thank you, Master…”

Everyone looked at Master Huikong with gratitude, their hearts at ease. As they continued forward, the path became increasingly rugged, each step seeming to tread on the dust of history. Accompanied by the rustling of fallen leaves, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere quietly permeated the air.

at the same time.

Inside the ruins, a bronze coffin was suspended above the dim altar, surrounded by wisps of black mist, slowly wriggling as if it had life. Every movement was accompanied by a low whimper, which made people feel cold in their hearts.

The bronze coffin was bound tightly by four pitch-black chains, intricately engraved with runes. They emitted a dim glow, as if suppressing some unspeakable power. The surrounding walls were covered with ancient murals, depicting human and animal figures interwoven with lifelike forms, yet tinged with an eerie and melancholy, as if telling of a forgotten past.

"A hundred years, a full hundred years, my great master, you can finally use this 'immortal body' to reappear in the light of day! Haha..."

"Lin Cangqiong, you didn't expect this, did you? Although you destroyed the master's body, his soul escaped and found a perfect host in this corpse-raising ground - the body of the drought demon! Today, when the master breaks the seal and comes out, it will be the time for your Lin family and even the entire Xia Kingdom to be destroyed!"

Under the bronze coffin, a man in black robes knelt on the ground, his face distorted and his eyes flashing with madness and hatred.

He clenched his hands into fists, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger and resentment in his heart.