Zhang Tian's gaze swept around, finally settling on Hu Bayi as he slowly spoke.
"It could be a Jindan sect popular during the Qin and Han dynasties, but according to Taoist tradition, the orthodox Jindan sect shouldn't resort to such sinister means."
"Therefore, Xu Fu should be considered an evil cultivator of that era."
Zhang Tian looked at the murals before him and spoke with a hint of displeasure.
"Boss, I'm worried that the sects popular during the Qin Dynasty were definitely more powerful than ours today. Wouldn't Xu Fu be even more formidable then?"
Hu Bayi voiced his concerns.
Zhang Tian's expression shifted slightly.
Indeed, this was a tricky matter. If Xu Fu were weak, Dan He Dao Ren wouldn't have stayed here.
"If it's a Jindan sect, we're in a slightly better position. If Xu Fu practiced other things as well, it would be quite difficult."
As Zhang Tian spoke, his eyes continuously scanned the walls,
searching for any clues.
The Jindan sect, despite its imposing name, was primarily concerned with alchemy.
If Xu Fu's specialty was alchemy, it would be manageable. Conversely, if not, it would be very challenging.
At this moment, as Zhang Tian's gaze swept across,
the entire tomb passage was covered in murals.
On the murals,
a Taoist patriarch was depicted with an alchemy furnace before him.
Below the Taoist patriarch, dozens of disciples were shown worshipping with reverence,
not daring to even glance at the patriarch above.
As the murals progressed, they became increasingly detailed.
It was seen that with the worship of countless disciples, the alchemy furnace emitted a crimson glow.
The light illuminated the entire heaven and earth, but in the next moment, the glow instantly vanished.
While the Taoist patriarch looked on in astonishment, the alchemy furnace once again emitted a dazzling light.
"Boss, this is..."
Upon seeing this, Hu Bayi couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Tian looked at the radiant light.
It was a vibrant crimson, like the sun illuminating the East, like a phoenix reborn from ashes.
"This should be the Vermilion Bird, Old Hu, think about it, what formation did we use to break into the White Tiger tomb?"
Zhang Tian said softly, looking at the alchemy furnace.
Hu Bayi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then immediately replied,
"The Vermilion Bird Star Formation!"
Hu Bayi was decisive.
After Hu Bayi finished speaking, Zhang Tian nodded directly.
"Yes, I believe this tomb passage we are in should lead to the Vermilion Bird's tomb chamber, and the elixirs and carvings within this alchemy furnace symbolize rebirth through fire!"
Zhang Tian's words brought up a significant question.
"If that's the case, then if the elixir is reborn through fire, wouldn't the tomb's owner also..."
Hu Bayi speculated.
Zhang Tian took a breath.
"There is such a possibility, but it's likely that the conditions haven't been met yet."
Zhang Tian said, simultaneously surveying the entire tomb passage.
The tomb passage contained many disparate items, and judging by the content, it depicted the process of an alchemist refining elixirs and the adoration of countless people.
However, the underlying meaning remained unknown.
"Then boss, what are the conditions? Fatty will block his conditions first."
Fatty blinked his eyes from the side.
"How would I know the conditions? Moreover, if he hasn't revived now, it means the conditions are insufficient. If they were met, he would have certainly revived."
Zhang Tian said, and Fatty sighed deeply.
"Alas, to think Fatty was always thinking about this, it seems Fatty was mistaken."
Fatty sighed, as if in deep regret.
The entire tomb passage seemed to be entirely covered in murals, and the content was largely similar, offering little novelty.
Soon, the group quickened their pace, heading further inside.
On site.
[What's going on? The Jindan sect has appeared? Does that mean we can cultivate immortality from now on?]
[Dream on, the Jindan sect did exist and can be found in historical records, and it wasn't as fantastical as you think, primarily focused on alchemy.]
[Wait, if that's the case, does it mean that Qin Shi Huang's desire for immortality was influenced by the Jindan sect?]
[Possibly, after all, elixirs were considered immortal pills. I wonder if Qin Shi Huang's tomb has been looted.]
[It's said that Qin Shi Huang's tomb is filled with mercury and poisonous gas. If it's opened, it will explode. How could anyone have looted it?]138 reading network
[Hey, you in front, you can't just say that. Are you doubting Senior Zhang's capabilities?]
The scene immediately became chaotic.
Even Chen Xi, who was present, was momentarily stunned.
Although she was a scientist,
she would occasionally read online videos and novels in her free time.
After all, scientific research also required relaxation.
In those novels, she often encountered cultivators of the Jindan stage.
However, upon truly learning of its existence, she was still astonished.
She hadn't expected the Jindan sect to primarily focus on alchemy.
"If alchemy was truly so prosperous back then, coupled with the fact that these tombs haven't been looted, and the existence of immortals, wouldn't that mean..."
Chen Xi thought, and the more she pondered, the more shocked she became.
If things were as she imagined, then the First Emperor must have obtained elixirs.
As a ruler of a nation, with the aura of a true dragon, it would be strange if he didn't acquire some treasures.
"I hope they can really loot the First Emperor's tomb."
At this moment, Chen Xi unexpectedly found herself hoping.
After all, to this day, the First Emperor's tomb has not been excavated.
It is said that modern technology is far from capable of excavation.
However, Chen Xi felt that modern standards were already quite high and there must be other reasons.
If the First Emperor was as powerful as Xu Fu depicted in the murals, then Chen Xi felt it would be better if Zhang Tian and his group managed to loot it.
As Chen Xi mused, the scene continued.
Zhang Tian and his group quickened their pace and soon left the area with the murals.
"Hey, wait, boss, I have a question."
Fatty spoke from the side at this moment.
"What question?"
Zhang Tian replied softly without turning his head.
He assumed Fatty's questions would be nonsensical.
"Since the murals and the Jindan sect are all about alchemy, and all signs indicate that Xu Fu was an alchemist."
"Doesn't that mean that in Xu Fu's tomb, there would be a massive treasure trove of elixirs beyond our imagination?"
"After all, if Xu Fu were to be reborn, he would need something to restore his strength."
Fatty explained, leaving Zhang Tian and Hu Bayi, along with Zhang Qilin, stunned.
Good heavens, was Fatty acting out of pure greed? Or had his mind truly become sharp?
According to Fatty's logic, if Xu Fu were reborn, his strength would have been greatly diminished, and elixirs would be the fastest way to recover.
He would surely hoard elixirs. So, was there a possibility that instead of searching for the main tomb chamber, they should first look for a trove of elixirs?
At this thought, Zhang Tian felt a veil lift, as if a path had suddenly opened before him.
My goodness, could Fatty be the hidden master?