MM Racing Chapter 67: The Spirit Hall explodes with 3 beautiful gold coins!
Chapter 67: The Spirit Hall explodes with 3 beautiful gold coins!
Chapter 67: The Three Beauties of the Spirit Hall Get Their Gold Coins!
"Click, click—"
The sound of digging echoed continuously in the silent secret place, as layers of soil were peeled away, and a neat pit gradually took shape.
Lu Xingchen's movements were steady and efficient. The angle and force of each shovel strike were just right, avoiding any damage to the coffins that might be below.
"Click, click—"
As the excavation deepened, a faint, decaying scent, carrying the marks of time, gradually filled the air.
"We're almost there."
Lu Xingchen's heart stirred slightly; the sensation at his fingertips was different now. The shovel was no longer touching homogeneous soil, but rather some kind of hard, smooth object.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, but his movements became increasingly cautious. He slowed down the digging speed and used the tip of his shovel to gently remove the surface soil.
About half an incense stick's time later, when the last shovelful of soil was removed from the pit, a complete coffin was finally exposed to him without reservation.
Beneath the pit, the coffin lay quietly, its entire body made of the finest warm jade, its texture warm and translucent, gleaming softly in the dim light.
The surface of the coffin is carved with intricate and exquisite lotus scroll patterns, with fine gold threads inlaid between the patterns. Even after tens of thousands of years, the gold threads are still as new as ever, flowing with a faint golden light, making the entire coffin even more luxurious and extraordinary.
"Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; that's absolutely true."
Looking down at the coffin, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but gasp, "Even though the Spirit Hall has been destroyed, the burial arrangements for these figures who once stood at the pinnacle of the continent still far exceed what people can imagine."
With his keen eye, he immediately recognized it as Frost Moon Jade, which originated from the far north.
This jade is incredibly hard and can resist the erosion of time, making it a top-tier material for crafting core components of high-level soul tools.
The coffin before us was made from hundreds of kilograms of Cold Moon Jade, and it was perfectly carved and in excellent condition. If it were sent to a top federal auction house, it would fetch at least ten million federal dollars.
If you encounter a Soul Tool Master who is obsessed with antiques or desperately needs the Cold Moon Jade, a transaction price of hundreds of millions of Federal Credits is not impossible.
Lu Xingchen slowly descended along the edge of the pit and came to the coffin to examine it carefully.
The sealing of this Cold Moon Jade Coffin is perfect. The lid and body fit together seamlessly without any gaps or traces of locks, clasps, or mechanisms. It is clear that the entire coffin was sealed, intended to allow the deceased to rest in peace underground.
"The absence of traps saves a lot of trouble."
Lu Xingchen breathed a sigh of relief, then focused his mind and gathered his inner energy, slowly circulating it and converging it in his arms. He wedged the shovel head into the tiny joint between the coffin lid and the coffin body, and with a sudden burst of force from his wrist, his inner energy surged into the shovel through the shaft.
"Boom—"
—
A muffled, loud bang echoed through the secret realm. Under the impact of this powerful soul force, the lid of the incredibly sturdy Frost Moon Jade Coffin was pried open, leaving a crack about the width of a finger.
As the crevice appeared, a peculiar fragrance wafted out, mixed with a faint smell of decay, yet it was not pungent; instead, it possessed a captivating, enchanting power.
Lu Xingchen subconsciously held his breath and used his soul power to protect his mouth and nose to prevent inhaling any potentially harmful substances.
He did not rush to fully open the coffin lid, but instead widened the gap to more than half a foot, quietly waiting for the lingering aura that had accumulated for thousands of years inside the coffin to slowly dissipate.
About fifteen minutes later, when his breath had mostly subsided, he gripped the edge of the coffin lid with both hands, exerted his strength again, and slowly lifted the heavy jade coffin lid, leaning it against the pit wall.
The scene inside the coffin came into view, and Lu Xingchen's gaze sharpened slightly.
Inside the coffin, there was no corpse as expected, only a skeleton, its entire body a deep purple, lying quietly.
The skeleton was slender and well-proportioned, with soft bone lines, clearly belonging to a woman. The surface of the bones was smooth as jade, with a faint purple glow, and even after tens of thousands of years, it had not weathered or decayed.
Beside the skeleton lay a purplish-black scythe, now broken in two. A faint trace of chilling divine power lingered on the scythe's remains, making the surrounding air seem thicker.
"It's amazing that it's been preserved so well."
Lu Xingchen thought to himself, "That makes sense. After all, it is a divine body. Even if it dies and its flesh dissolves, it is not difficult to protect its bones for ten thousand years with the remaining divine power."
He took out the "0-02" lens, which gleamed slightly, and activated its identification function by pointing it at the purple skeleton in the coffin.
[Name: Remains of the Rakshasa God.]
[Identity: Bibi Dong, the Last Pope of the Spirit Hall]
[Details: Bibi Dong perished in the Battle of Jialing Pass, her body pierced by the Asura Demon Sword. However, the remaining Rakshasa divine power within her body intertwined with the Asura divine power that had not completely dissipated at her heart, forming a delicate balance that isolated her from the erosion of time, allowing her bones to be preserved intact.]
Fragments of Rakshasa divine power still remain within the bones, containing ultimate darkness and evil attributes.
"Isn't it a soul bone?"
Lu Xingchen looked at the information on his glasses and sighed softly.
That makes sense. In the Douluo Continent, after a Soul Master becomes a god, the Soul Bones within their body will merge with the power of the gods, transforming into their own exclusive divine equipment.
When Bibi Dong perished, her divine armor was completely shattered by the Asura Demon Sword, so naturally, no soul bones could remain. The skeleton before us is essentially still her physical remains, only preserved because of divine protection.
"but----"
A bold idea suddenly popped into his mind: "Soul beasts leave behind soul bones after they die, which soul masters can absorb. Could the remains of deities be considered a special kind of 'divine soul bone'?"
This idea, though seemingly far-fetched, quite intrigued Lu Xingchen. He immediately inquired of the All-Knowing Eye: "Is it feasible to absorb the remains of this Rakshasa God as a soul bone?"
On the lens, countless data streams flowed rapidly, their light flickering, clearly analyzing the possibilities and risks at high speed.
A moment later, the test results were updated again:
[Feasibility Analysis: The remains of the Rakshasa God can be absorbed as a special soul bone, but there are strict limitations.]
[1. The absorber must possess a martial soul with extreme darkness or evil attributes; 2. The absorber must harbor overwhelming resentment or negative emotions, capable of resonating with the power of the Rakshasa God.]
[If any one of the above conditions is met, you can attempt absorption; if both are met, the absorption success rate increases to 80%.]
[Risk Warning: Those who do not meet the requirements and forcibly absorb this power will suffer a backlash from the Rakshasa's divine power, ranging from severed meridians to death by explosion.]
"It can actually be absorbed!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Xingchen's eyes. He hadn't expected that his sudden idea would actually be feasible.
The fact that divine bones can be absorbed as soul bones would cause a huge uproar in the Federation's soul master community if word got out. However, the stringent absorption conditions also deterred the vast majority of soul masters.
Without lingering any longer, he channeled his soul power to slowly lift the heavy Frost Moon Jade Coffin from the pit and place it steadily on the ground of the secret realm. Then, he turned his gaze to the Tomb of Thousand Blades Snow on his left.
"Next, it's the turn of the Angel God."
Lu Xingchen gripped the shovel tightly and began digging again.
Having gained experience from excavating Bibi Dong's tomb, he became even more adept at this operation. Although the soil at Qian Renxue's tomb was equally hard, his movements became more skillful, and the excavation speed increased considerably.
"Click, click—"
The digging sounded again, and after about an incense stick's time, another completely different coffin was finally revealed.
This coffin is completely different from Bibi Dong's Cold Moon Jade Coffin. It is silver-white all over, as if it were made of moonlight. The surface is carved with an angel about to take flight. The angel's wings are clearly layered, and each feather is lifelike.
Countless tiny white gemstones are inlaid between the patterns, shimmering with a holy and dazzling light under the faint light of the secret realm, inspiring awe in those who behold them.
"Another priceless coffin," Lu Xingchen exclaimed.
The coffin was made of "Holy Light Jade," a rare and extinct jade that contains pure light energy and is no less valuable than Bibi Dong's Cold Moon Jade Coffin.
Following the same procedure as before, Lu Xingchen first used a shovel to clean away the remaining soil on the surface of the coffin. After confirming that there were no traps, he used his soul power to pry open the coffin lid.
"Buzz~"
As the coffin lid was slowly lifted, a pure aura of light rushed out, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness and decay.
The light and fire elements in the air became unusually active, and tiny golden specks could even be seen jumping in the air.
Inside the coffin, a female skeleton, entirely golden, lay quietly. The bones were crystal clear, as if cast from gold, with a faint golden light flowing from each joint, radiating a warm and powerful aura of light.
Unlike Bibi Dong's Rakshasa remains, this skeleton does not give off an evil feeling, but rather a sense of holiness and majesty, making people dare not have the slightest thought of blasphemy.
Beside the golden skeleton, a magnificent golden longsword rests quietly, its blade shimmering with light, as if forged by sunlight, exquisite and beautiful, still exuding a faint sacred aura even after ten thousand years.
"Wasn't Qian Renxue's divine position already shattered? How can her bones be preserved so perfectly?"
Lu Xingchen was puzzled and activated his All-Knowing Eye again to conduct an appraisal.
【Name: Remains of the Angel God】
[Identity: Angel Goddess Qian Renxue]
[Details: Qian Renxue's divine position was shattered in the Battle of Jialing Pass, but at the last moment of the collapse of her divine position, a small amount of the original mark of the angelic divine position merged into her bones.]
This primordial power is gentle and pure, nourishing itself and protecting the bones from the erosion of time, ensuring their immortality for millennia.
[Special Note: This bone cannot be absorbed as a soul bone.]
[Angelic divine power is extremely exclusive, recognizing only those with angelic bloodlines, and the supply of divine power is insufficient after a divine position is shattered. Forcibly drawing upon the angelic divine power within the bones will have devastating consequences.]
"Well, it seems this is a rather special human skeleton." Lu Xingchen shook his head, feeling a little regretful but not surprised.
He turned his gaze to the golden longsword, which, judging from its shape and the aura it exuded, was undoubtedly Qian Renxue's exclusive divine weapon—the Angelic Holy Sword.
Even though the divine position is shattered, this sword is still a genuine divine artifact!
Unexpectedly, Tang San didn't confiscate the sword, which was a pleasant surprise.
"Let's continue opening the boxes."
Lu Xingchen moved the Holy Light Jade Coffin out of the pit and placed it next to the Cold Moon Jade Coffin. Then, his gaze fell on the last tombstone in the secret realm—the Tomb of Hu Liena.
The excavation went very smoothly, and the coffin was once again found to be quite valuable.
The coffin is made of rare red jade, which is as red as blood, warm and translucent, and has a faint luster under the light. Its market price starts at at least tens of millions of federal dollars.
"Bang!"
Lu Xingchen carefully pried open the coffin lid, and a scene completely different from the previous two appeared before his eyes.
There were no complete skeletons inside the coffin, only a pile of grayish-brown ashes. Clearly, Hu Liena had not become a god, and her bones could not withstand the erosion of time, eventually turning into dust.
To Lu Xingchen's surprise, four uniquely shaped soul bones were found among the ashes: the skull, torso bones, left leg bone, and right leg bone.
The soul power fluctuations on the soul bone are gentle and pure, and have not dissipated even after ten thousand years, which shows how well it has been preserved.
"There were actually four soul bones buried with them?"
Lu Xingchen clicked his tongue in amazement. Soul bones are extremely rare treasures for soul masters, and an ordinary soul master might not be able to obtain even one in their entire life.
After Hu Liena died, she was actually buried with four soul bones.
However, upon further reflection, Lu Xingchen understood the reason. When Hu Liena died, it was Xie Yue and Yan who conducted the examination for her.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena have a deep relationship, and Yan is even more of a devoted admirer of Hu Liena.
Given their personalities, they would never damage Hu Liena's body for a few soul bones. Instead, they would bury her belongings along with the soul bones, allowing her to retain her glory in another world.
Lu Xingchen bent down to carefully examine the four soul bones. Each soul bone was over 50,000 years old, with the torso bone being 100,000 years old.
"This woman is really extravagant; she even has a 100,000-year-old soul bone. She must have obtained it when she was getting her ninth soul ring."
Even in this day and age, the value of soul bones is still outrageously high. A 100,000-year-old soul spirit can be obtained through spirit ascension or by purchasing it from the Spirit Pagoda, but a 100,000-year-old soul bone is a different story.
Ordinary Soul Master families shouldn't even dream of it; only super powers could possibly possess such a stockpile.
Lu Xingchen placed the three priceless coffins side by side on the ground, and then began to sort through the spoils of his trip:
Three valuable coffins;
Bibi Dong's remains of the Rakshasa god, and the broken Rakshasa scythe;
Qian Renxue's angelic remains and the angelic holy sword;
Hu Liena's four top-grade soul bones.
The latter three items are all earth-shattering treasures, whose intrinsic value and historical significance are enough to shake the entire Federation.
"Digging up people's coffins is immoral, but it's incredibly profitable! No wonder there's been no shortage of tomb raiders throughout history."
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Lu Xingchen smiled contentedly and then began to organize the treasures.