Chapter 255: Chapter 168: Exploring the Ruins, Encounter with a Spirit Dragon, Astonishing Appearance of a True Immortal in the Body Integration Realm! (5k)_2

[Just as you were astounded by the hidden treasure within the formation, a Living Dead Puppet had already launched itself at you from behind.]

[You quickly summoned your Origin Force to block the attack as you saw the Living Dead Puppet charging towards you.]

[A fierce battle was about to erupt!]

[You exchanged hundreds of rounds with the Living Dead Puppet, depleting a considerable amount of your Origin Force.]

[The Living Dead Puppet before you also seemed to slow its offensive, apparently also sustaining significant injuries.]

[At this rate, you were uncertain whether you could outlast the Living Dead Puppet.]

[While entangled in battle with the Living Dead Puppet, you observed everything in this treasure-filled area, hoping to uncover its secrets.]

[After much contemplation, you turned your gaze towards the massive bronze coffin atop the stone platform.]

[For some reason, apart from the very first glance, you found yourself involuntarily ignoring the bronze coffin, as if it never existed.]

[This only strengthened your belief, that inside the coffin were even greater secrets.]

[So, with one move, you fended off the Living Dead Puppet and charged towards the bronze coffin!]

[As you approached the bronze coffin, the Living Dead Puppet, as if driven mad, desperately tried to stop you.]

[After another dozen or so rounds, you were badly injured.]

[Yet you still endured the heavy blows from the Living Dead Puppet, wrapping your fists with Origin Force, and mustering all your strength to strike the bronze coffin.]

[Boom! Boom! Boom!]

[For a moment, the entire ancient tomb was violently shaking.]

[You, too, were seriously hurt by the Living Dead Puppet, spewing out a mouthful of fresh blood.]

[The bronze coffin merely shook violently a few times before once again becoming still.]

[Unwilling to give up, you once again wrapped your fists with Origin Force and fiercely bombarded the bronze coffin.]

[During this time, you were wounded multiple times, even your Protective Gang Qi was shattered by the Living Dead Puppet's attack.]

[Your breath was feeble, and just as you thought you were about to die...]

[Suddenly, an incredible aura emerged from the bronze coffin, followed by an ancient voice, heavy with the weight of countless years.]

[This aura was somewhat similar to that of the Living Dead Puppet, yet not entirely the same.]

[You knew that external appearances should not be used to judge a Cultivator's age.]

[Since Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators already possess eternal youth, with their looks only aging rapidly upon reaching the end of their lifespan.]

[And there were many Cultivators with methods to retain their youthful appearance, looking like a child even after living thousands of years.]

[You watched this powerful self-proclaimed True Immortal before you, and he likewise stared quietly at you.]

[Surprisingly, once the young man awoke, the Living Dead Puppet stood silently aside and ceased all movement.]

[This made you even more certain that the True Immortal was the master of this ancient tomb.]

[The blue-robed True Immortal observed you for a while, making you feel as though your Divine Soul was seen through completely.]

[Then surprise flickered in his eyes as he noticed you were cultivating the Changchun Technique, which prompted him to ask whether you were a disciple of Wan Mu Sect, and what year it currently was.]

[For the sake of preserving your life, you could only reveal the truth.]

[After a moment of silence upon hearing your answer, the blue-robed True Immortal seemed lost in thought.]

[However, he soon noticed the Spirit Dragon suppressed by the bronze coffin and his eyes blazed with joy and greed.]

[He had previously exclaimed, "Hahaha~ I never expected that by sacrificing all the Spirit Veins in the world and using my body to suppress them, I would actually catalyze a young Spirit Dragon!"]

[But his laughter didn't last as he noted the layer of black energy entwining the young dragon.]

[His expression changed drastically, seemingly realizing the changes in himself as well.]

[Rage, sorrow, resistance, dissatisfaction... a myriad of complex emotions flashed across True Person Wan Mu's face all at once.]

[Then he directed his gaze at you with a hint of hatred.]

[Without saying anything further, he simply waved his hand and crushed your physical body...]

[Immediately afterward, he swallowed your Divine Soul.]

[You died!]

[Your talent for dying reluctantly triggered.]

[You saw the bewildered expression of the self-proclaimed True Person Wan Mu, as if he was muttering to himself...]