Urban Martial Saint

If Ye Qing and everyone in the hall heard these words, they would surely be shocked. The exit of the Yin Mo Formation is actually beneath the Silver Coffin? However, everyone in the hall views that Silver Coffin as the greatest taboo, and no one dares to touch it even slightly. In this way, they could spend a lifetime inside and still never find the exit.

”Hehe, this is the wisdom of our predecessors.” The First Sect Leader whispered with a cold laugh: ”They won’t pass the Inverted Five Elements mechanism without bringing in a seasoned expert. But if they do bring one with plenty of experience, that expert will definitely know about the Silverware Soul Sealing and be tricked by the Silver Coffin, just the same. So, breaking through this Yin Mo Formation is basically impossible for them!”

”So, why have we come here?” another Sect Leader said: ”They can’t possibly break through the Yin Mo Formation; Ye Qing is doomed this time in the Yin Mo Formation; we don’t even need to attack him.”

”Our main purpose for coming this time is not to kill Ye Qing!” the Grand Sect Master said gravely: ”Our real purpose for being here is to help Ye Qing acquire the item he desires.”

”Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique?” Everyone’s faces changed, looking at the Grand Sect Master with surprise and shock.

”Brother, do you wish to obtain Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique too?”

”Over the years, many have come in but none have ever reached the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed into Enlightenment. Could Ye Qing really enter that place?”

”Ye Qing was personally chosen by Shijia. Though Shijia seems crazy, he knows better than anyone. Since he chose Ye Qing, perhaps Ye Qing truly can enter Patriarch Bodhidharma’s enlightenment chamber. How many have dreamed of obtaining Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique!”

”But we can’t practice Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique, so what use is it to us?”

The crowd discussed endlessly, clearly unsure of the Grand Sect Master’s true motives. After all, Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique was useless to them.

”We can’t practice Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique, but don’t forget who our greatest enemy is now.” The Grand Sect Master looked around, speaking gravely: ”The Corpse Ghost Dragon’s reemergence makes him the strongest force in the world. And he’s cruel and ruthless, letting those who follow him live and killing those who oppose him. Now, Peak Masters from Shenchuan City block him, so we temporarily don’t feel the pressure from the Corpse Ghost Dragon yet. But if even Shenchuan City’s Peak Masters fail, the Corpse Ghost Dragon will surely dominate the world. Who can stand against him? Not just us, but all Martial Artists would be crushed under his feet, including our South Ridge Sect; he certainly won’t spare us.”

”The Corpse Ghost Dragon is unpredictable, brutal, and acts with cruelty. If he rules the world, there will truly be no peace. Even if we work for him, a single misstep and he would kill us directly.” Saying this, the Grand Sect Master sighed with regret and continued gravely: ”As people, we must always be vigilant. Our grievances with Ye Qing must be settled, but the Corpse Ghost Dragon must be dealt with first. Otherwise, once Shenchuan City’s last line of defense is broken, it’ll soon be our turn. Therefore, our urgent task is to defeat the Corpse Ghost Dragon, as he’s the greatest enemy. As for Ye Qing, we can settle our disputes later.”

”This...” The crowd exchanged looks, and the Second Sect Leader whispered: ”Brother, are you suggesting we help Ye obtain Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique?”

The Grand Sect Master nodded slowly and said gravely, ”This time, we must ensure Ye Qing acquires Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique; it’s the only way to deal with the Corpse Ghost Dragon.”

The crowd was astonished again; no one expected the Grand Sect Master to plan on helping Ye Qing. They were truly taken aback; Ye Qing had destroyed their South Ridge Sect’s foundation, causing them to become exiled and deeply hostile towards him. It was unimaginable that at this time, the Grand Sect Master decided to assist Ye Qing.

However, the Grand Sect Master’s words received the crowd’s support. Considering that the Corpse Ghost Dragon is undefeatable, Ye Qing is much easier to handle in comparison. Only by obtaining Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique can they deal with the Corpse Ghost Dragon. Once the Corpse Ghost Dragon is resolved, dealing with Ye Qing will have no repercussions.

”If that’s the case, shouldn’t we hurry and help?” The Third Sect Master said urgently: ”The Yin Mo Formation is already activated, and those Ironclad Puppets inside are extremely dangerous. Ye Qing and the others won’t be able to break the formation. If they die inside the Yin Mo Formation, it’ll be troublesome.”

The crowd was anxious, wanting to rush in to help but were stopped by the Grand Sect Master.

”No need to hurry; since Shijia let Ye Qing come, he surely can enter Patriarch Bodhidharma’s enlightenment chamber.” The Grand Sect Master shook his head lightly and whispered: ”I just want to see what ability he has to pass through this Yin Mo Formation.”

”The Yin Mo Formation is impenetrable.” The Second Sect Leader said: ”Those Ironclad Puppets are made of Mysterious Iron, and even the pulling silk threads are Ten Thousand Year Golden Silkworm Silk, which even Famed Instruments can’t destroy. Moreover, the hall’s floor continually absorbs its power to keep these Ironclad Puppets functioning; even if Ye Qing had three heads and six arms, he wouldn’t defeat these Ironclad Puppets.”

The Seventh Sect Leader said: ”The only way is to move the Silver Coffin and leave this hall; it’s the only safe option.”

”Hmph, do you really think it’s that simple?” The Third Sect Master laughed coldly and spoke gravely: ”If just moving the Silver Coffin could break this Yin Mo Formation, then this formation would be devoid of danger, and it wouldn’t have sealed Patriarch Bodhidharma’s enlightenment chamber for so many years. So many people have entered the tomb; one might stumble upon the Silver Coffin by chance. Does that mean they could enter Patriarch Bodhidharma’s chamber?”

”This...” The Seventh Sect Leader scratched his head and said, ”Third Brother, isn’t the hall’s exit beneath the Silver Coffin? Wouldn’t moving the Silver Coffin break the Yin Mo Formation?”

”I don’t know the details, but I can assure you that the Yin Mo Formation won’t break that easily.” The Third Sect Leader said, looking at the Grand Sect Master: ”Isn’t that right, Brother?”

The Grand Sect Master glanced at the two and said gravely: ”I haven’t told you about the Yin Mo Formation. Actually, over thirty years ago, the Corpse Ghost Dragon entered it. He intended to reach Patriarch Bodhidharma’s enlightenment chamber to find the Secret Technique, but he stopped at the Yin Mo Formation, unable to proceed. Do you think the Corpse Ghost Dragon, with his power, would fear a Silver Coffin?”

Everyone shook their heads simultaneously; though it’s said the Silverware Soul Sealing, the Corpse Ghost Dragon himself is a rare millennium monster. How could such an ancient monster fear anything inside a Silver Coffin? If he encountered the Silver Coffin, he’d certainly turn it over without fear. But why did the Corpse Ghost Dragon stop at the Yin Mo Formation? What earth-shattering mechanism is hidden inside?

Though they learned Demon Sect’s Secret Techniques in the Demon Hideout Cave, the Grand Sect Master knows Demon Sect matters most clearly. The others might know a few secrets, but none as well as him. Now, the Grand Sect Master reveals they hadn’t heard these things.

”Because...” The Grand Sect Master took a deep breath and said gravely: ”Because the Silver Coffin can’t be moved!”

”Ah?” Everyone was stunned, looking at the Grand Sect Master with surprise and asking, ”Why can’t it be moved?”

The Grand Sect Master said gravely: ”To understand why the Silver Coffin can’t be moved, you must first know what’s inside it!”

”Is there something inside the Silver Coffin? What’s inside?” The crowd was amazed again, seeing the Grand Sect Master’s appearance indicating something extraordinary.

”I don’t know what’s inside the Silver Coffin either, but one thing is certain, whatever’s inside must have come from the Demon Hideout Cave.” The Grand Sect Master said gravely: ”In the Demon Hideout Cave, I saw Demon Sect’s scribbles say they borrowed something to suppress Patriarch Bodhidharma’s chamber and seal the Secret Technique. Clearly, what’s inside the Silver Coffin is from the Demon Hideout Cave!”

”Something from the Demon Hideout Cave?” The crowd was speechless and the Third Sect Master trembled saying: ”Something from the Demon Hideout Cave, what could it be?”

”I don’t know precisely; now I can only guess.” The Grand Sect Master said: ”This place was the site where Patriarch Bodhidharma experienced enlightenment, and the outer tomb was built by Demon Sect to seal the chamber. But a chamber could be sealed with mechanisms; why build a tomb? Moreover, advertised as a tomb, why?”

The crowd exchanged glances and looked at the Grand Sect Master, realizing they hadn’t considered this question before. Now, hearing the Grand Sect Master’s inquiry, they naturally couldn’t answer.

”Tombs are for burying people; if nothing is buried, it can’t be called a tomb.” The Grand Sect Master took a deep breath and said gravely: ”So, I suspect there must be a corpse inside that Silver Coffin!”