Death: Captain Millennium

"This thing... should still be usable, right?"

Lin Yu frowned slightly. As he spoke, he reached out and gently touched the Tianzhu chariot in front of him, which was already rusty and seemed like it would fall apart at any time. He was really unsure in his heart.

The object had been eroded by time and was completely unrecognizable. It was covered in a thick layer of rust. The original luster had long since disappeared, replaced by a dull and dilapidated appearance. Lin Yu couldn't believe that such a shaky thing could still be used normally.

"Why can't it be used? It's just a little rusty, why make such a fuss? This Tianzhu Chariot isn't some sophisticated instrument that requires delicate operation. Its sole purpose is to protect those aboard from harm while we travel through the Spirit Wall."

Shiba Kūkaku curled her lips nonchalantly. It was just rusty, no big deal.

Hearing Shiba Konghe's explanation, Lin Yu nodded. It was indeed true, but the current state of the car was too worrying. What if something went wrong along the way?

"What are you afraid of? The most crucial factor in successfully reaching the Soul King Palace isn't the Heavenly Pillar Chariot itself, but the unique Kidō technique of our Shiba family. Only with this special Kidō power can we successfully launch the Heavenly Pillar Chariot to the Soul King Palace. So, as long as our Kidō technique is intact, even a slightly worn-out Heavenly Pillar Chariot won't be a problem."

In response to Lin Yu's concerns, Shiba Kūkaku remained quite calm and composed.

After hearing this, Lin Yu suddenly realized that the Tianzhu Chariot was like a giant rocket, and the ghost arts mastered by the Shiba family were like the powerful propulsion technology that propelled the rocket into the sky. As long as the two worked in perfect harmony, he would be able to ride this "giant rocket" all the way to the Soul King Palace without any obstacles. Thinking of this, Lin Yu's concerns were immediately alleviated.

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Soon after, Konghe dispatched his men to carefully transport the rusted, weathered-looking Tianzhu Chariot to the Huahe Cannon's firing site. Afterwards, a group of experienced craftsmen quickly gathered around and began the professional and meticulous rust removal work on the Tianzhu Chariot.

With the sound of metal rubbing and rust flying, the Tianzhu Chariot gradually faded away the mottled marks left by time, revealing its original snow-white jade color. That snow-white color shone with a charming light in the sunlight.

Then, Konghe personally walked over to the Tianzhu chariot and gently stroked its surface with her slender fingers. She paused, then sped up, as if searching for some mechanism or button. Just as everyone waited with bated breath, there was a sudden, crisp "creak" sound, and a secret door slowly opened at the bottom of the Tianzhu chariot.

Seeing this, Lin Yu hurriedly followed Kong He's footsteps and stepped into the pillar together. However, what greeted them was a completely empty scene. Aside from the mirror-like smooth walls, there was no other furnishings or decorations. This was a pure mobile tool space, without any unnecessary embellishment, appearing so plain and unpretentious.

Lin Yu looked around curiously, trying to find a ray of light in the darkness, but no matter how hard he tried, it was still pitch black. However, this did comfort him a little: since not even a ray of light could penetrate, it meant that the seal of the Tianzhu Chariot was perfect, and there was no need to worry about it disintegrating during use.

"Captain Lin Yu, are you sure you want to use this thing to go to the Spirit King Palace? Although it seems to be fine, I can't guarantee it. If something unexpected happens along the way, don't blame me."

Konghe's mood at the moment was as complicated as a tangled mess. She was really afraid that Lin Yu would encounter an accident. After all, if he encountered an unexpected situation or even died, then his previous promise to protect the Shiba family would become meaningless empty talk.

If Lin Yu was prevented from using the potentially risky Tianzhu Chariot, then the original important condition for protecting the Shiba family would also be untenable. This dilemma gave Konghe a headache, as if he was trapped in an unsolvable dilemma.

"Relax, even I, a person involved in this matter, am not afraid, so why should you be so nervous? Now that things have come to this, giving in is not my style."

Lin Yu instead spoke to comfort Kong He. Besides, having this kind of helper was definitely better than relying entirely on his own strength to break through the Spirit Wall and reach the Spirit King Palace. Running alone and naked? The mere thought of it made it seem unrealistic. Having something was better than nothing.

"Alright! Since you've made up your mind, I'll arrange for people to begin the relevant preparations now. But remember, if you have any thoughts of giving up during the process, you must tell me in time and I will immediately stop all actions."

Kong He took a deep breath, turned around and left, and began to organize personnel and prepare the necessary materials and other matters. At this moment, she still had concerns in her heart, but she decided to trust Lin Yu. If the person involved was not afraid, why should she be afraid?

After completing the preparations, Lin Yu entered the Tianzhu Chariot. Now everything was ready, except for Konghe to launch it with the Ghost Way.

"Are you ready? Captain Lin Yu!"

"Ready, come on!"

Lin Yu's voice came from the Tianzhu chariot.

Konghe outside took out a big sword from somewhere and stuck it into the ground of Huahe's cannon, then took off his headscarf and wrapped it around his hands.

"Yonder! Copper desire seeks thirty-six degrees of control! Seventy-two pairs of illusions, thirteen pairs of horns and flutes, the monkey's right hand grasps the stars! Embracing the twenty-five suns, the cradle of sand bleeds."

As Kūkaku chanted, her hands began to burn. This was the unique ghost art of the Shiba family, which was used to activate the cannon to fire. This was the ghost art to start the firing procedure and adjust the direction of the Okami. Then she began the second chant, which was the command to adjust the speed and axis.

"The bond of three birds, the bond of four dragons, no road in the five directions, no return in six miles. Sky wind, gorilla, spoon, elm stick, a thousand ashes, a thousand wisdoms, a white cloud's strategy. Favor the moon, don't step on the fiery red shadow."

Just as the clear and resounding command rang out, Kong He slammed her palms down onto the ground like a gust of wind. Instantly, a surge of overwhelming power, like a tidal wave, erupted from her palms, like a long-caged beast finally freed from its bonds, roaring and roaring as it unleashed its boundless might.

This jaw-droppingly powerful force collided violently with the ground, generating an astonishing counter-thrust. The Tianzhu Chariot, which had been quietly standing in the cannon, was instantly launched out at an unimaginable speed, as if it were grasped and thrown by an invisible giant hand.

"call out!"

There was a sharp and piercing whistling sound, and the Tianzhu Chariot streaked across the sky like lightning, turning into a dazzling stream of light, and rushed straight upwards with unparalleled momentum and power.

Its speed was so fast that it was difficult to capture with the naked eye. In just a blink of an eye, it had completely disappeared from Konghe's sight and was out of sight.