When it comes to understanding darkness, no one can match her. So when she said that the darkness around her was unusual, it was a sure sign that it was unusual.
But even Zhang Qi, who is the weakest, can see the strangeness of these darkness. Otherwise, why would the faint ghost fire on the pillar be unable to penetrate the darkness no matter what?
Woo...
The sound of a woman crying came from all directions and echoed in the palace, making the place even more terrifying.
"What are all these?" Zhang Qi asked with a trembling voice, obviously a little scared.
"It's a ghost." Wang Jianguo's answer was concise and to the point.
But the truth hurts. It was obvious that Zhang Qi wanted to hear a different answer.
If the Ghost Kingdom Shrine is really a palace, then it must be a cold palace.
The surrounding environment is indeed in line with ordinary people's impression of a cold palace. Not only is it so empty that it makes people panic, but the temperature is also frighteningly cold.
And as the team moved forward, the temperature was gradually dropping. It seemed that ordinary people would not be able to reach here even if they were wrapped in thick clothes.
"Don't step into the surrounding darkness." Nuolan reminded.
It's just that she didn't know that she had detected something in the darkness, which actually made her feel like she was facing a powerful enemy.
"Only ghosts would go there," Zhang Qi said.
Everyone in the team actually went to the so-called underworld in Greek mythology in the God of War game. Not only did they go there, they also took a boat on the River Styx and fought with Hades. Theoretically, they are fully adapted to the environment in front of them. , but it shouldn’t be as strange and vigilant as it is now.
However, I have to say that the underworld in ancient Chinese mythology is completely different from the underworld in Greek mythology. In terms of horror, this place is countless times more terrifying than in Greek mythology.
Everyone in the team kept walking, and the temperature continued to drop steadily.
When the temperature dropped to a certain level, the temperature finally stopped changing, and the will-o'-the-wisps on the pillars continued to burn, but they only emitted light, not temperature.
"It is said that the ever-burning lamp in the underground palace can last for thousands of years, and some people say it can last for ten thousand years," Sun Jie said.
The sudden sound made Zhang Qi's body tremble.
Everyone in the team had been keeping quiet just now, with only the sound of footsteps echoing one after another in the underground palace. Zhang Qi originally wanted to relieve the terrifying atmosphere by talking, but after saying a few words, he found that the echoing sounds were even more terrifying, and those in the darkness The ghostly cries seemed to be responding to him, so he calmly shut up.
So along the way, everyone stayed quiet most of the time.
Others were also shocked, but their reaction was much better than that of Zhang Qi, a coward.
"Do you still understand this?" Qi Zhen asked.
"I studied theology, and I know a little bit about traditional Chinese metaphysics," Sun Jie said.
"Then do you know why these ever-burning lamps can stay on for so long?" Liang Sicheng asked.
"I heard that it was caused by human grease, that's why there is such a ban on burning." Sun Jie said with a smile in her eyes.
Everyone suddenly realized.
It's not that I understand the working principle and raw materials of the everlasting lamp, but I understand why Sun Jie wants to say this.
"Auntie, please, stop talking." Zhang Qi bowed to her repeatedly.
Zhang Qi was originally a little curious just now. When he thought that these lamps were made of human oil extracted from people, fear immediately enveloped his whole body, making him
He was cold all over.
boom!
A light red flame instantly enveloped Zhang Qi, making him look like a gas stove.
It seemed like this would make him feel a little better.
"This journey is boring anyway, why don't we tell some ghost stories?" Sun Jie said with a sly look in her eyes.
"Money fan, I want the human race bag back!" Zhang Qi gave up completely.
"Okay, stop making trouble, we're almost here."
Everyone stopped gossiping, because Qi Zhen was right, they were indeed there.
There is still a door here, but it is far less impressive than the door at the other end. It looks more like a side door.
Everyone walked out one by one and came to the real underworld.
The sky in the underworld has remained very gloomy for thousands of years. It is no different from the underworld in Greek mythology, but it is much better than the invisible situation in the ghost kingdom.
Everyone in the team knew clearly that the Ghost Kingdom Shrine they passed through was equivalent to the Heavenly Gate of Heaven. Although they felt like they just passed through a palace at this time, they actually belonged to two different realms than just now. .
They didn't know that the reason why they could go from the world of the living to the home of the dead so smoothly was because of the great contribution made by Lord Taishan Mansion.
It's as if the system didn't set a test for them here.
The souls of mortals return to the underworld after death, and the souls of immortals return to the underworld. In fact, once the bodies of creatures in the three realms are annihilated, their final destination is the six paths of reincarnation in the underworld, but very few people come here alive.
Of course, it goes without saying that mortals would not be able to visit the underworld even if they wanted to. Fengdu and the Ghost Kingdom Shrine alone are not something that ordinary people can pass through.
But in fact, it takes a lot of effort for gods and spirits to come to the underworld.
The vast majority of mortal cultivators will be blocked from the Ghost Kingdom Shrine by Lord Taishan. If one or two are lucky enough to get in, they may not be able to withstand the heart-gnawing pain of thousands of ghosts in the Shrine. Become one of them.
As for the gods, since heaven has very strict restrictions, unless they have official business with the Jade Emperor's order, no one really has time to wander around in the underworld.
Not to interfere with the six realms of reincarnation was a rule that was set as early as the early division of the Three Realms. The last time the Jade Emperor issued an edict for people to come to the underworld, it was after Sun Wukong caused a scene in the underworld.
Speaking of which, there are really people who can ignore the rules of the three realms and travel lawlessly through the Yin and Yang Realms without any burden on their hearts.
Five hundred years ago there was the Great Sage Qitian, and five hundred years later there was the Revealed Saint.
It's just that everyone in these teams doesn't understand them.
Since few people have ever been to the underworld, the roads they know end there.
It would be appropriate to say that they are now lost travelers.
But they didn't come here just like a fool.
"Lin Biao, are you there? If you hear anything, give me a reply." Qi Zhen said into the intercom.
It stands to reason that they are now in the same realm, and there should be no obstruction to the transmission of the communication device.
After a long silence in the earphones, the long-awaited voice sounded.
"You are here." Lin Biao said.
"Here, where are you now? We're coming to find you." Qi Zhen's face was filled with joy.
"Where are you now?" Lin Biao asked.
"We just came in from the Ghost Kingdom Shrine and don't know where we are." Qi Zhen said.
"Have you seen the mountains in front of you?" Lin Biao asked.
Qi Zhen looked at the mountains in the distance that were rising one after another but were extremely far away, and sighed softly.
"The second peak from left to right, you go to the foot of the mountain first." Lin Biao said.
"Okay." Qi Zhen nodded.
When they arrived at the underworld, both Qi Zhen and the rest of the team became a little anxious to join Lin Biao.
They haven't seen each other for a long time.
Everyone used the art of riding clouds and prepared to fly into the sky.
"Don't fly, if you don't want to become a target." Lin Biao's voice sounded again at the right time, as if he could see every move of the team with his own eyes.
Everyone was a little embarrassed, but they could only obey his request and take the land route.
Fortunately, Liang Sicheng was prepared.
A large pickup truck suddenly appeared on the ground in front of everyone.
"Okay, kid." Wang Jianguo's eyes lit up.
"That was, when Lin Shuai pulled out that motorcycle in Greece, I was so envious of him." Liang Sicheng said.
Liang Sicheng got into the cab and started the car. The two girls sat in the front with him, and the rest of the gentlemen sat in the dump truck behind.
The wheels kicked up a plume of smoke and headed straight for the distant mountain peaks.
Liang Sicheng's driving skills are extremely high, and the modified pickup truck is also very fast. Although it is not as fast as the speed of others, it is still comfortable.
What's just a little uncomfortable is that even if the car is running at high speed, they still can't feel the flow of air.
That is, there is no wind.
Of course, the temperature in the underworld is extremely low. Although it is better than the Ghost Kingdom Shrine, it feels even colder.
The lack of wind seems to be a good thing, but it goes against the most basic common sense of physics and still makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
Everyone in the team did not feel bored during this journey, because they finally had the opportunity to exchange news with Lin Biao.
"Are you fighting?" Qi Zhen asked.
"There is no need for me now." Lin Biao said.
No wonder he has time to communicate with everyone in the team.
In a few words, Lin Biao finished sharing the most important parts with the team.
Lin Zhuo knew about the matter of Earth's End and Heaven's Power. In fact, when he and Yang Jian first came to the underworld, Yang Jian truthfully informed the matter.
Like the rest of the team, Lin Biao also felt that there was nothing wrong with doing this, and he didn't have much resistance in his heart to helping them succeed.
But they didn't expect that just when they borrowed troops from the Ten Palaces of Yama and prepared to go to support the Heavenly Court as agreed, those enemies would arrive.
Those enemies come from nowhere, as if they are endless, and their target is very clear, which is Naihe Bridge.
After passing the Naihe Bridge is the Reincarnation Department. Countless ghosts from the underworld queued up from the ten halls of the underworld and entered the six realms of reincarnation after drinking Meng Po soup here.
Of course, there are many who went to hell after being judged in the Ten Halls, and that is another way.
No one in the underworld knew where these enemies came from, but Lin Biao had a guess.
Because the first ones to enter here were a group of demons with gray flesh wings, long tails, and extremely ferocious features.
This kind of thing does not appear in traditional Chinese mythology. There is only one explanation, and that is that these demons come from other worlds!
