Gao Fei sighed inwardly, the strife between people was indeed too fierce; deception, sches, and conspiracies were endlessly unpredictable, and one misplaced step could plunge one into an abyss with no return.
"I placed a strand of my remaining soul into the Bronze Coffin and then summoned an Avatar, allowing the soul to enter the Avatar, hoping to resurrect myself through this thod..."
"And the result?" Gao Fei asked subconsciously.
"It failed," the elderly voice said. "My thod was not wrong, the Bronze Coffin was not wrong... it was the Avatar I summoned that was faulty... Due to the Avatar developing its own thoughts and consciousness, it didn't want to occupy the Physical Body and engaged in a fierce struggle with ... Although I ultimately won, my soul beca exceptionally fragile and no longer had the strength to perform the Art of Resurrection... What angered the most was that, as the soul of the Avatar dissipated, it used ruthless ans to destroy the Physical Body, so it beca even more impossible for to resurrect..."
Gao Fei listened quietly.
"Later, my Avatar even turned into a Zombie, covered in green fur, which was extrely disgusting."
"Senior..."
"Listen to , I've discovered a remarkable treasure that you must sohow acquire; it will be imnsely beneficial to both you and ."
"What treasure?"
"Is there a Dragon Corpse outside?"
"Yes," Gao Fei nodded.
"In Ancient Tis, true dragons were rare treasures, their entire bodies were precious, and especially the Dragon Ball within is extraordinary," the elderly voice said. "I sense... there is a Dragon Ball hidden inside the Dragon Corpse's belly, you must find a way to obtain it."
"Ah?" Gao Fei was stunned. "Dragon Ball? You want to snatch the Dragon Ball?"
"Yes, that's the Dragon Ball, one of the most precious treasures in the world, are you not tempted?"
"I know the Dragon Ball is a great item, the main issue is... I can't go out! For starters, there are six powerful enemies outside who are very strong, I'm not confident I can defeat them; secondly, the Dragon Corpse is enveloped by a water curtain rising thousands of feet high, forming a terrifying tsunami, if I go out, I will be smashed into a at pie by the tsunami."
"With my help, none of these are problems," the elderly voice said.
"You'll help ?" Gao Fei asked. "How will you help ?"
"I can control the Bronze Coffin to assist you against the enemies outside."
"This..." Gao Fei hesitated, unsure whether to trust the elderly voice.
"Young man, I know you have doubts, but rest assured, I've lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and what I value most is credibility. Since I've promised you, I absolutely won't go back on my word."
"Hundreds of thousands of years?" Gao Fei almost bit off his own tongue. "You've lived for hundreds of thousands of years?"
"To be exact, my Physical Body survived for several thousand years, but a strand of my soul has survived for hundreds of thousands of years," the elderly voice said.
Such an antique!
A true, authentic antique!
Gao Fei inwardly marveled non-stop; Xuan Jizi's soul had survived for over two thousand years, which Gao Fei thought was already incredible, but there was soone even more formidable, having lived for hundreds of thousands of years—remarkable indeed!
"It's mainly thanks to the Bronze Coffin," the elderly voice said. "Without the protection of the Bronze Coffin, my soul would have long since dissipated and vanished between heaven and earth. Even so, my soul has been weakening, and I estimate that in a few decades, I will have to bid farewell to the world." The elderly voice paused, then added, "But now, there's a turn of fortune, if I can be nourished by the Dragon Ball, I might be able to live a few more decades, or even up to a century."
No wonder you're so keen on the Dragon Ball! It turns out your survival depends on it! A look of realization appeared on Gao Fei's face.
"Young man, don't hesitate, take action now. I'll deal with the enemies for you; hurry up and seize the Dragon Ball, then hide it inside the Bronze Coffin imdiately, and after that, I'll take you away."
"Can I think it over? This is too dangerous."
"Fine, I'll give you so ti to think, hoping for a satisfactory answer," the elderly voice said, then added, "You should know that a soul's greatest fears are sunlight and the blowing wind; my soul is already very weak, and if exposed to sunlight and wind, it will surely collapse. That's why I dare not go outside and can only rely on your hand to seize the Dragon Ball."
...
Gao Fei feigned a contemplative expression, and then contacted Xuan Jizi with his ntal power, briefly recounting the recent events.
"If you refuse, that mysterious person will definitely be angry. Even if he doesn't kill you, he'll kick you out of the Bronze Coffin," said Xuan Jizi with a wry smile. "Without the protection of the Bronze Coffin, you simply cannot withstand the onslaught of the tsunami, not to ntion those family heirs..."
"So, you're saying I can only agree?"
"Yes, agree. It's the most rational choice."
After consulting with Xuan Jizi for a mont, Gao Fei finally made a decision.
Unknowingly, Gao Fei had gotten into the habit of seeking Xuan Jizi's advice, treating him as if he were a military strategist.
...
"Young man, have you made up your mind?" the aged voice asked.
"I've made up my mind," Gao Fei nodded. "I agree."
"Good! Very good! Excellent!" the old voice laughed heartily. "I knew you would agree! Together, we will surely obtain the Dragon Ball!"
"Senior, may I ask how to address you?"
"You can call ... the Bronze Coffin Elder."
"Bronze Coffin Elder..." Gao Fei twitched the corner of his mouth, finding the na quite unique.
...
Outside.
The force of the tsunami had diminished slightly.
The Dragon Corpse undulated within the curtain of water, with a rope hanging from the Dragon Horn. One end of the rope was tied to a Bronze Coffin, and six individuals from noble families stood on the dragon's head.
"We've unearthed the Dragon Corpse and even acquired an extraordinary Bronze Coffin. When we return, we will definitely receive a substantial reward," said Li Xiangdong, his face alight with excitent.
"Let's hope everything goes smoothly," Qi Baiyu exhaled softly. "Once we leave the Sea of Death, soone will co to et us, and our task will be accomplished."
"I've had a question on my mind," Zhang Jinzhu suddenly spoke. "This question has been bothering for a long ti... If I don't speak up, it will surely drive mad."
"What question?" Qi Baiyu turned his head in confusion, looking at Zhang Jinzhu.
The others also looked puzzled.
"Why don't our elders, who clearly knew about the Dragon Corpse in the Sea of Death, co to search for it themselves? Why send us instead?" Zhang Jinzhu said in a serious tone. "Are they not afraid we'll ss things up?"
"They must have their own reasons," said Qi Baiyu. "Let's not make wild guesses. All we need to know is one thing! The family elders would never harm us!"
"Yeah, don't overthink it," Li Xiangdong waved his hand. "Thinking too much hurts the brain."
"Anyway, we managed not to disappoint the family elders and successfully excavated the Dragon Corpse."
"These days have been so exhausting for . Once I get back to the family, I'm going to sleep well."
"When I get back, the first thing I'm going to do is get cozy with my wife."
"All you think about is won, so hopeless!"
The group joked and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
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