Tang Hao nodded helplessly.
The people swept over their path like a tornado. All the tiles and bricks were torn down and taken apart, and not a scrap was left.
Soon, they arrived at the central chamber of the palace.
Everyone was stunned by what they saw.
A coffin with elaborate ancient carved patterns was placed in the center of the chamber. Above it, a ball of light floated and emitted a blazing brilliance.
Surrounding the coffin were nine golden pillars, upon which dragons were carved.
“F*ck, this is bad news!” One of the Taoist masters exclaimed.
“What’s wrong?” Tang Hao asked.
“This is the Nine Dragons Subdual Formation. Look, the nine dragon pillars are drawing qi from the leylines to suppress whatever’s inside the coffin. And there’s that.”
He pointed at the ball of light.
“That’s a mirror!”
Tang Hao’s expression changed slightly. He focused his gaze and saw that there was indeed a mirror floating within the ball of light.
However, that mirror was completely white.
“A black mirror and a white mirror. Could they be halves of a complete set?” Tang Hao wondered.
“It should be!” Taoist Maser Zhen Yang said.
The cultivators furrowed their brows.
If there was a subdual formation, it meant that something sinister was inside the coffin. What if they broke the formation and released the thing inside?
“What should we do now, Brother Tang? Should we go for it?” The Taoist masters looked at Tang Hao eagerly.
Tang Hao hesitated.
After a long time, he made up his mind. “We’ll go for it! Whatever evil might be inside, it should be dead after so long.”
“That’s true!”
The Taoist masters nodded, and their eyes sparkled again. They were almost drooling as they looked at the nine pillars.
“The pillars aren’t made of ordinary metal. That’s Kunlun steel! It’s a high-quality material for crafting Artifacts! It’s almost impossible to find it in modern times, but there’s so much of it here. We’re rich!”
“Tear them down and bring them back!”
“Don’t worry, Fellow Cultivator Tang, everyone gets a share. You can take half of everything here.”
Immediately, the Taoist masters rushed forward and began to tear down the pillars.
Tang Hao went forward and took the mirror.
Just as he did that, the coffin suddenly trembled and shook violently.
Then, the pillars collapsed one by one.
The coffin began to shake violently as if something was pushing its way out.
Tang Hao was stunned, and so were the Taoist masters.
“F*ck! It’s not dead yet!”
The Taoist masters quickly moved into formation and prepared to fight.
Tang Hao took a step back and took out the black mirror at the same time.
Instantly, the two mirrors vibrated at the same time. Then, they flew out of his hands and crashed into each other in mid-air, instantly fusing into a single mirror.
The mirror looked totally different after the fusion.
It seemed ancient and unassuming. Mountains, rivers, and various birds and beasts were carved on its surface, giving it a sense of boundlessness.
“So, that’s it?” Tang Hao was stunned.
At that moment, the coffin trembled violently, and the lid flew away. A withered corpse with a skeletal face rushed out.
Everyone was startled, and they reflexively took a step back.
However, upon closer inspection, they realized that the animated corpse’s cultivation base was not too strong. He was probably at the peak of the State of Qi Channeling.
The group was immediately amused.
“Wait, should we let him speak first? At least tell us what era he’s from!”
“F*ck no! I’m not interested in his private life! I’m only here for treasure!”
“That’s right. Strike first and gain the upper hand!”
After a brief discussion, they took out talismans and attacked.
After being sealed for thousands of years, the poor withered corpse was blasted into bits without the chance to say a word.
After confirming that the fellow was completely dead, Tang Hao and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, they tore down the pillars and even the coffin.
They continued to plunder as though they were going to tear down the entire palace.
They encountered many zombies and malicious ghosts within the palace. No wonder the dirt-skimmers had suffered heavy casualties back then.
“Nice!”
The Taoist masters were extremely satisfied as they returned to the surface.
It was a massive haul. The Kunlun steel pillars Kunlun was already more than worth the trip.
Tang Hao was also very satisfied.
After the two mirrors fused into a brand new mirror, he found that he could activate it. However, he could feel that the mirror was different from the other Artifacts. With his cultivation base, he could only activate it once or twice at most.
However, the power it released would definitely be amazing.
“Let’s go!”
Tang Hao called for a helicopter, and they returned to Mao Mountain.
Chapter 552 - Sealing Wang Changsheng
The night gradually grew darker.
Several transport planes flew past the night sky.
The Taoist masters sat on the planes. Their expressions were solemn and grim.
“Four days ago, those bastards attacked Mao Mountain, and a few of our brothers died in a horrific battle. All Mao Mountain brothers are orphans, and everyone is a blood brother.
“They… killed our blood brothers! We cannot forgive them!
“They… have killed many innocent people. It is our duty to destroy them.
“Today is the day we launch our counterattack. Kill them all and avenge our fallen brothers!”
In front of them, a white-haired Taoist master was giving a rousing speech before the battle.
“Kill them all!”
The Taoist masters started to shout. Their eyes were burning with fighting spirit.
Tang Hao sat at one side, holding one half of the mirror in each of his hands. He gently brought them close, and the two mirrors fused into one. It was rather interesting.
These past few days, Tang Hao had been recuperating and crafting jade talismans. At the same time, he was familiarizing himself with the Artifact.
After playing with it for a while, he put it away.
The pilot sent a message that the plane was approaching its destination, a remote mountain village.
It was thanks to the arrogance and carelessness of those people that the Taoist masters were able to discover their hideout. They left their tracks on the Internet, and the Taoist masters traced it to an Internet cafe, then to the mountain village.
After investigation, they found that the people who originally lived there had disappeared without a trace.
It was obvious that they were all dead.
After discussion, the Taoist masters decided to launch a surprise attack that night.
“Get ready for battle!” The elderly Taoist master waved his arm.
The Taoist masters began to check their equipment. Then, they stood up and gathered at the tail of the plane.
At that moment, the roar of a fighter jet was heard from outside the plane.
Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of missiles exploding on their targets.
In the next moment, the cabin door at the tail of the plane opened, revealing the night sky outside.
Below them was the small mountain village, engulfed in flames.
“Jump, jump, jump!” The elderly Taoist master roared.
The Taoist masters jumped down in a single file without using parachutes.
Figures could be seen jumping down from the transport planes. Their Taoist
robes fluttered in the wind, and they carried peach wood swords on their backs. They looked as though they were heavenly soldiers descending to earth to deliver divine justice.
The mountain village was in complete chaos. The missile attack earlier had killed many heretical cultivators, while those who had survived were fleeing in a panic.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The Taoist masters landed on the ground, then brazenly charged towards the heretical cultivators.
Caught off guard, many evil cultivators were killed in a single exchange.
“Mao Mountain is here!”
Loud screams tore through the night sky.
Boom! A huge explosion.
In the middle of the village, a figure broke through the roof of a house. It was none other than Wang Changsheng.
“Damn you, Taoist masters!” His eyes were wide open, unable to contain his anger.
“All of you, go to hell!”
He took out the seal and released billowing black smoke.
“Your opponent… is me!”
A figure jumped out of the transport plane and rode the air.
The golden light behind his back sprung like lightning and slashed toward the villain.
You can’t touch me, you filthy Taoist master. Eventually, I will attack your Mao Mountain and slaughter all of you Taoist cows,” Wang Changsheng yelled.
“Is that so?”
Taoist Master Qing Xu smiled casually. Then, he turned his eyes to his side. In that direction, a figure jumped down from the transport plane that was circling back.
Wang Changsheng focused on that figure and was stunned.
Then, he laughed uproariously.
“Haha! That filthy kid again? You guys must be joking! I’m not wasting my time on him until he truly steps into the State of Foundation Establishment. Right now, he’s not a threat; he’s trash!”
Tang Hao hovered in the air, glaring coldly at Wang Changsheng and not saying a word.
However, his eyes were burning with battle intent.
A few days ago, he was backed into a corner. He knew that the villain was much older and more powerful than him, but he was nonetheless peeved by the defeat.
Moreover, to prevent any future troubles, the villain had to be captured and sealed.
“You came at the right time, you filthy kid. I didn’t kill you last time, but I’ll make sure that I finish the job today.”
Wang Changsheng gave a sinister laugh and sent out a few wisps of black smoke towards Tang Hao.
Tang Hao grunted. He flipped his palm, and an ancient-looking mirror appeared. It hovered above his palm and rotated gently.
After a few rotations, the mirror abruptly stopped and aimed in front of it.
The body of the mirror vibrated slightly. In an instant, the surface exploded with a shocking brilliance that illuminated the entire night sky.
A brilliant and majestic aura swept out in all directions.
Wang Changsheng was thoroughly stunned.
His eyes suddenly widened, and his face contorted in extreme shock.
‘F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!
‘What kind of Artifact is that?
‘Right, is it that weird mirror? But how could it be so awesome?
‘That aura could’ve scared anyone to death!’
He reflexively wanted to dodge, but it was already too late. The mirror shook one more time, and a beam of light shot out and hit him instantaneously in the chest.
He grunted and flew backward.
He felt a gurgle in his throat and vomited a mouthful of blood.
The attack came too quickly, and he did not have time to dodge or prepare.
The golden light arrived at that time. Wang Changsheng could only manage to put up a weak defense.
Thud! He was sent flying backward and fell on the ground again.
Tang Hao was shaking after he performed the attack with the mirror. The attack had drawn out more than half of his qi reserves. After making another attack, he hurriedly swallowed a Qi Restoration Pill, retreated to the sidelines, and began to regulate his breathing.
Taoist Master Qing Xu charged forward and gave chase.
Wang Changsheng was continuously sent flying backward. His situation was pathetic.
Suddenly, Taoist Master Qing Xu waved his hand upward, and seven wooden nails shot out, impaling different spots of Wang Changsheng’s body.
In an instant, Wang Changsheng let out a mournful cry. He lost his balance and fell from the sky.
“Curse you, you filthy Taoist master, you will die a horrible death!”
He roared crazily, and his voice was filled with hatred and fear.
“Hmph, save your breath! You’re never going to escape this time. In the future, when Fellow Cultivator Tang’s cultivation base is higher, he might be able to completely exterminate you.”
Taoist Master Qing Xu landed on the ground and struck him with talismans.
Meanwhile, the battle with the other heretical cultivators was also coming to an end.
Seeing that their Ancestor was captured, morale among the heretical cultivators dropped. Eventually, all of them were killed by the furious Taoist masters.
The battle was over once the final heretical cultivator died.
The Taoist masters cheered.
“Phew!” Tang Hao breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s finally over!”
With the villain captured and sealed once again, he could finally be at ease.
“Let’s go! Back to the mountain! Let’s celebrate! No one gets to leave the place sober tonight!” Taoist Master Qing Xu waved his hand and shouted.
“Yes, Elder!”
The group of Taoist masters immediately cheered.
Chapter 553 - Exploding Sales
Mao Mountain was ablaze with lights and bustling with noise.
The Taoist masters were drinking. Many of them were tipsy, and they began to make a fool of themselves.
Tang Hao sat there, sipping from his cup.
He looked around and smiled.
He enjoyed the celebratory atmosphere. It was a huge contrast with the depressing atmosphere a few days ago.
“Drink some more, Fellow Cultivator Tang!”
“Oh, this liquor is too delicious. I can drink ten more jars…”
In front of him, Taoist Master Qing Xu was gulping down from a jar without any care.
“I still have a lot of the liquor! Drink as much as you want!” Tang Hao said.
“Fellow Cultivator Tang… no, Little Brother. From today on, you are my Little Brother. I’ll chop up whoever dares to bully you. If one sword isn’t enough, I’ll summon three swords. No, I will chop them into mincemeat.”
Taoist Master Qing Xu placed the liquor jar on the table and said in a very heroic manner.
Tang Hao laughed drily.
He realized that he was wrong. The Taoist master might look like a sage, but in reality, he drank the most. His drunken antics were truly terrifying.
“Come, come, let’s sing!” Taoist Master Qing Xu stood up and shouted excitedly.
“Ah! Elder, don’t… Please don’t!”
The other Taoist masters wailed like newly-wed young women in their first night.
Tang Hao’s expression changed and he quickly stood up. “Um… I’ve got to go. We’ll contact each other again if there’s anything.”
As he spoke, he scurried outside and ran down the stairs.
A moment later, his hair stood on end when he heard a strained shriek behind him. He could also indistinctly hear the cries and wails of the Taoist masters.
Flocks of startled birds flew into the sky from the mountains.
Tang Hao felt a little relieved. He would have lost his sanity if he stayed.
“Sigh! I guessed wrong. All those Taoist masters are all weirdos from top to bottom!” Tang Hao sighed.
“Let’s go! Let’s go!”
He got to the garage at the foot of the mountain, drove his A8, and returned to Westridge.
When
he got home, it was already past one o’clock in the morning.
The lights in the living room were still on. When he opened the door and entered, he saw Sis Xiangyi in a nightgown, curled up and sleeping on the sofa in the living room.
Tang Hao was surprised, and could not help but chuckle.
He gently walked over gently, crouched down, and looked at the peaceful sleeping face with a hint of indulgence in his eyes.
As he looked at her, he smiled again. He bent down and kissed her smooth forehead gently.
He prepared to carry her back to the bedroom.
Her eyelashes fluttered, and she woke up. She rubbed her eyes and murmured groggily, “You’re back, Lil Tang? What time is it?”
“It’s half-past one!” Tang Hao said, “Why are you sleeping here? Didn’t I tell you that I’ll be late? ”
“But I wanted to wait for you!” She hugged Tang Hao around his neck, pressed her cheek against his, and rubbed against him lazily.
Tang Hao was moved.
“Alright, let’s go inside and sleep.”
As he spoke, he carried her into the room.
“Good night!” Tang Hao put her on the bed and kissed her forehead.
“Ok!” She replied lazily. Then, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Tang Hao washed up and also went to sleep.
He woke up very early the next morning.
The beautiful woman was curled up and sleeping soundly in his arms. He gently hugged her, closed his eyes, and remained there for a while.
After a long time, she slowly woke up and rubbed her eyes. Her sleepy face looked especially charming and adorable.
…
After breakfast, Tang Hao sent her to her clothing factory, then went to his company.
In the office, Tang Hao read the financial report of the previous quarter.
It had been a little more than three months since the establishment of Haotian Group.
In the three months after the group was formed and the resources were consolidated, sales could only be described as “explosive.”
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