Chapter 3: Breaking the Tomb's Evil

Upon arriving in BJ City, Huang San first sought a temporary place to stay. While marveling at the prosperity of this large city, he also sighed helplessly at the inequities of the world. After settling into a hotel, Huang San decided to assess the local negative energy. He took a bowl of water and lit a yellow talisman, creating a bowl of talisman water. He then added some cinnabar to the bowl, but unexpectedly, the bowl of talisman water first swayed slightly and then suddenly exploded.

The imbalance of the world inevitably leads to grievances. After finishing his meal, Huang San heard on the broadcast that a catastrophic flood had once again erupted in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, destroying tens of thousands of acres of farmland and displacing millions of people. Huang San used the innate Eight Trigrams to cast a divination, and the hexagram indicated: the world is difficult to stabilize, northern influences are harmful to the self, disturbing the world, and grievances are transformed into deities.

The Yin ground easily produces corpse evil, yet the emergence of corpse evil is not so simple. It must be that the deceased retained some breath in their heart during their lifetime, or perhaps they harbored some regrets or resentments that caused them to die with their eyes unclosed. Only after being buried in the Yin ground can corpse evil arise. The intact corpses unearthed from ancient tombs are all manifestations of corpse evil. Generally, if corpse evil is not disturbed, it will not rise. It is only when tomb raiders touch prohibited or positive objects that alter the energy field of the Yin ground (the burial site) that corpse evil will awaken. Once awakened, corpse evil will autonomously attack those positive entities, much like vengeful spirits. The intact corpses unearthed from ancient tombs are all manifestations of corpse evil. Generally, if corpse evil is not disturbed, it will not rise. It is only when tomb raiders touch prohibited or positive objects that alter the energy field of the Yin ground (the burial site) that corpse evil will awaken. Once awakened, corpse evil will autonomously attack those positive entities, much like vengeful spirits.

Some corpse evils are artificially raised, and those who raise such evils are individuals with malevolent intentions. The conditions for raising corpse evils are extremely harsh; the corpses must be those of individuals who have been brutally killed by the person raising the corpse, specifically those born under unfavorable circumstances during the yin period. The victim must possess immense resentment, and then the victim must be fed fresh blood at specific times and locations in a yin environment to successfully create a corpse evil, also known as blood evil.

After discovering the tunnel, Huang San did not dare to rush in. He took a yellow flag, performed a series of incantations, and planted the small yellow flag on the ground. However, as soon as the small yellow flag was planted, it inexplicably broke, and the flag surface shattered. Upon witnessing this situation, Huang San took a deep breath, and although he was somewhat prepared, he was still secretly taken aback.

Based on this speculation, Huang San inadvertently heard on the radio about the theft of Mingling a month ago, and he thought this must be it! He then took out the bagua mirror and pondered over it; indeed, the direction pointed straight to the north. Knowing the location of the incident, Huang San did not hesitate, purchased a train ticket, and hurried to the site of the event.

Huang San felt a surge of anxiety; this required careful planning. The main issue was that the Ming Dynasty royal tombs were difficult to access. The only solution was to dig a tunnel, but creating a tunnel was not something that could be accomplished in a day or two. For now, the only option was to use the tunnel previously dug by the tomb raiders.

Although Huang San was determined to eliminate this menace, he was also very cautious. He slowly infiltrated the theft tunnel, which became increasingly spacious the deeper he went. While it was barely wide enough for one person at the entrance, it could accommodate two people walking side by side further inside. The tunnel slanted straight into the main burial chamber and was particularly deep. Huang San crawled for over an hour, but fortunately, it was still early.

Huang San slowly approached the hanging coffin, and even when he got close, there was still no movement. He then took out the small hammer he carried and began to gently tap on the coffin. With a sound of "creak~", the hanging coffin was opened by Huang San. It was fortunate that it was not opened before; once it was, a chilling wind began to sweep through the previously tranquil tomb.

After observing for a while, Huang San still did not know what this formation was called. The reason for the unrest in the world is likely related to the issue of the hanging coffins. Who would want to turn themselves into a giant rice dumpling? To understand this, the only way is to open the hanging coffins and investigate the details

Regarding the corpse evil, I will stop here for now; further details will be elaborated in the text later. Let us return to the main content

Time flies swiftly; decades pass in the blink of an eye. After passing on the Dao lineage to Huang San, that Daoist spent another ten years teaching before passing away. Meanwhile, Huang San's brilliance had long surpassed that of the Daoist, and he became renowned among the people as the Heavenly One Daoist.

Huang San noticed the anger of the Taoist and, upon hearing the Taoist's account of the power of the Three Treasures, quickly concealed his displeasure and smiled, saying: "Master, you have bestowed upon me the Three Treasures; how could I possibly be dissatisfied? I am overjoyed, in fact, heh heh..." Yet in his heart, he thought: "That only the Bagua Mirror is somewhat aged!"

Years of tempering have long since stripped Huang San of the rebelliousness of his youth. The over fifty-year-old uncle now appears ethereal and transcendent, embodying the demeanor of a reclusive sage.

It was yet another summer, but this summer became the last season for Huang San. That summer was marked by continuous rain, with floods in the south and persistent drought in the north. The common people suffered greatly, and grievances filled the air.

Upon seeing this divination, Huang San was filled with rage. So many people have been displaced, and it is all due to this malevolent entity, which is highly likely to be artificially bred. This malevolent entity can also be referred to as a corpse spirit, a zombie, or what is known in tomb raiding as a "zongzi." Any place with a malevolent entity is considered a place of extreme yin, or perhaps a gathering of yin energy. Such yin locations are generally found on the shady side of mountains, along riverbanks, in forests, or in other special areas.

After determining the general location of the theft tunnel at https://m.hetushu.com, Huang San changed into a dark robe at night and quietly infiltrated the area in front of the Ming Wang Tomb. According to the display of the Bagua mirror, the location of the theft tunnel should be behind this secluded little hill. Huang San casually took a handful of soil, let it flutter in the wind, and felt the humidity of the soil to further confirm the location of the theft tunnel. After repeated reconnaissance, he finally discovered a deep theft tunnel beneath a pile of rubble at the left rear of the little hill. Huang San casually took a handful of soil, let it flutter in the wind, and felt the humidity of the soil to further confirm the location of the theft tunnel. After repeated reconnaissance, he finally discovered a deep theft tunnel beneath a pile of rubble at the left rear of the little hill

Upon seeing Huang San accept these three treasures, the person lightly snorted and said, "You little brat, I must admit you are clever"

Huang San observed the surrounding environment and found that there were not many burial items nearby, and traces left by tomb raiders remained on the ground. However, within the entire tomb, only a certain suspended coffin stood on one side of the grave. Huang San furrowed his brow; according to general historical records, it is customary for emperors to be buried with accompanying coffins to protect the master of the tomb. These could range from small, sentient animals to living humans. Therefore, Huang San concluded that this coffin was either a burial companion or the focal point of a protective formation.

"Damn, how is this so powerful?" Huang San muttered under his breath.

According to the divination, the northern region is marked by fierce calamities, leading to continuous rainfall in the south, resulting in persistent flooding, while the north suffers from ongoing drought, yielding no harvest. This fierce calamity absorbs the grievances of humanity to cultivate its own essence and nurture its spirit. Once the spirit is established, there will be no peace in the world

Huang San glanced into the coffin and was immediately startled, stumbling backward with a contorted expression.

After climbing for more than an hour, I finally discovered a turning point, and beneath this point lies the main burial chamber. It is uncertain whose tomb this chamber belongs to.

Looking at Huang San's slightly dissatisfied expression, the Daoist scolded discontentedly: "Hmph, don't look at these three items from the 'He-Tu' and 'Luo-Shu'. This Bagua mirror has a history of over 300 years and is considered one of the most precious treasures of Daoism. Then there is this copper coin sword, made entirely from coins from the Qianlong period. And this peach wood sword is crafted from the trunk of an old peach tree that I searched for over 60 years. Hmph! Do you know the value of these three items? Any one of them would be considered a priceless treasure among our peers. Hmph! Do you know the value of these three items? Any one of them would be considered a priceless treasure among our peers. And you, young man, are so ignorant of genuine goods!"

Here, let us discuss why Huang San does not attempt to test the yin energy in the tomb. The reason is quite simple: testing the yin energy in a tomb is akin to inviting disaster upon oneself. If the grave is located in an area of extreme yin or contains any yin formations, any disturbance will undoubtedly trigger the formations. The most likely consequence of triggering these formations is the emergence of a powerful guardian spirit, commonly referred to as a corpse evil, which protects the tomb.

In general, the tombs of ancient individuals, such as local landowners, wealthy gentry, or royal nobles, would be equipped with protective formations after their death. These formations are often centered around accompanying burial items or figures. The coffin before us is highly likely to be a part of such a formation, and any contact with it may lead to trouble

Daoist ritual implements are numerous, such as the Bagua mirror, peach wood sword, copper coin sword, as well as ancient famous swords, old swords, and even implements used by murderers that possess strong yang properties. These ancient swords or implements used for killing are collectively referred to as "killing blades." Killing blades carry a certain amount of malevolent energy, which can subdue ghosts and spirits. The older the ancient sword or the sword of a famous general, the greater the malevolent energy it possesses. Of course, the yellow talisman also counts, as it is an extremely yang object. The Daoist passed these three major items to Huang San, which astonished him greatly. After all, he is a legitimate descendant of the Three Pure Ones! How could it still be these three items? ... After such a long inheritance, there are not even any ancient books or antiques...

For an ordinary person, locating the burial hole of a tomb raider is quite difficult; however, for Huang San, a descendant of the Sanqing lineage, it is indeed simple. By accurately measuring the yin and yang, establishing the orientation, and then using previous divination to calculate the general location, one can find it. Typically, tomb raiders' holes lead directly to the main chamber of the tomb, which also facilitates the raiders in obtaining the maximum benefit

Huang San first turned on the flashlight he brought with him; this main burial chamber was indeed large, and the light from the flashlight could not illuminate the end. Huang San used a rope to hang from the nearby tomb brick, lowering it to the bottom of the tomb, which turned out to be over 10 meters high

Huang San did not expect that the malevolent energy here was so intense that it could shatter a porcelain bowl. This is not even considering the critical point; if it were at the critical point, how immense would the malevolent energy be

Upon seeing this divination, Huang San performed another reading for himself, and this time the result was: great misfortune. However, as a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Huang San was not afraid of this omen. He packed his belongings, took the three treasures left to him by his master, and prepared some potent yellow talismans. He was ready to seek out the corpse evil that was disturbing the world. As for how to find it, there is indeed a method to this. Once the corpse evil appears, it will certainly disrupt the energy field of the world, and the magnitude of this disturbance indicates that the corpse evil is likely located at a dragon vein. Huang San packed his belongings, took the three treasures left to him by his master, and prepared some potent yellow talismans. He was ready to seek out the corpse evil that was disturbing the world. As for how to find it, there is indeed a method to this. Once the corpse evil appears, it will certainly disrupt the energy field of the world, and the magnitude of this disturbance indicates that the corpse evil is likely located at a dragon vein. Buried at the dragon vein is certainly an ancient emperor, but it is unknown which emperor's death would cause such a great commotion. It must be that tomb raiders have triggered the restrictions within the tomb, and if this ancient relic were to become enraged.

After Huang Sanshun successfully emerged from the theft tunnel, he stood within the tomb and discovered that there was no foul odor, and the air was circulating. This is the technology of the ancients, allowing the tomb to maintain air circulation even at depths of several dozen meters underground