Bonfire Valley
The barrier that blocks the world of life and death is also the only connecting path.
The only light source allowed in the eternally dark realm of the dead, and also the only pass, is the bonfire in the valley.
Visitors must go through a ceremony to gain recognition from the bonfire before they can obtain fire from it. They can go to the area of the dead before the fire goes out. If they fail to leave before the fire goes out, they will be trapped at the other end forever.
Even though it sounds dangerous, Bonfire Valley used to be a tourist attraction.
Many patients who have completed open source will come here to see the wonders of the mountains connected to the sky, and will also try to wake up the bonfire.
If you can obtain fire and travel to the world of the dead, if you are lucky you can establish contact with the dead in advance and even gain the favor of death.
When you die, there is a greater probability that you will wake up in the original tomb as a dead person, rather than sleeping forever and becoming a brick and tile of the original tomb.
With the fall of the Evil Sun, the barrier between the living and the dead became blurred, and the dead began to move out of the mountains and spread outward.
So few living people come near it anymore,
In the area where the train is currently traveling, various forms of the dead can be seen wandering around.
Or crawling on the ground with difficulty,
Or staggering forward,
Or floating in the air,
One could even vaguely see a town or village structure at the foot of the mountain, where a large number of the dead were living, or rather... stationed.
"Mr. William, the dead are spreading too fast. We may need to stop the car in advance. If we continue forward, our train may be attacked."
"It's okay, I'll walk the rest of the way by myself."
"I'm really sorry. When you leave the original tomb, we will come to pick you up as soon as possible."
The black worm train stopped early.
When Yi Chen stepped out of the carriage and took a breath of the air filled with the plague (Bacillus gangrene), his whole body couldn't help but tremble, and he immediately felt refreshed.
However, he did not dwell on this feeling too much, but looked at the candle doll that walked out of the train with him.
Just as Yi Chen was about to split a part of the gentleman's suit and put it on Thirteen, he found that Thirteen, who was exposed to the plague, did not show any abnormality. She was even still immersed in reading, and the light from her eyes was slowly scanning between the lines.
"Thirteen, don't you feel uncomfortable?"
Zhuou responded very obediently, "No, teacher. We were created to explore extremely dark places, so we will perform more complex dark processing during the production process.
Including the apoptosis of the body and the waxing of the brain.
Only exceptionally skilled puppeteers can master this process, as the slightest deviation can result in physical damage.
When I was first created, not only was the dark side processed, but the inscription of the dead was also engraved on the core parts of my body, ensuring that I was always in a semi-dead state and could serve as a 'vessel for the bonfire'. "
"Hmm? No wonder the Duke recruited that boss to work for me after seeing your body structure. I really found a treasure.
That's great, let's go straight away."
As we hiked toward the Bonfire Mountain Range, we gradually saw the general situation at the foot of the mountain with the help of the view provided by the grapes.
A city of the dead with numerous pitch-black spires was built at the foot of the mountain and blocked the gorge. The only mountain road leading to the mountain bonfire was also under the jurisdiction of this city.
Whether you want to get fire from the bonfire or cross the valley, you need to pass through this city.
"It seems that I have no choice but to go to this city of the dead. But that's good... maybe I can get information about the original tomb directly, so I don't have to search around like a headless fly."
Just as Yi Chen was jogging towards the city,
The sound of horse hooves came from behind, and at the same time, there was a wild and murderous intent like that of a wild beast.
"The Plague Knight... attacks indiscriminately?"
Because he could sense the clear murderous intent, Yi Chen would not surrender.
An eye grew at the back of the head.
Ka~Release the button between the suitcases.
The spine and the gun are held in the corresponding palms at the same time.
After actual combat in the Cancer Palace and self-improvement in the Lantern City, Yi Chen has adapted to the environment of the old world and instantly put himself into combat mode.
At this time, the death horse behind him arrived carrying its master.
A sword as big as a tombstone came from the horse's back, slashing down with great force and heaviness.
Even without the sword's edge, the ground was sinking, and even pinned Yi Chen, who was several meters away. He was unable to move and his breathing was blocked, waiting to be crushed into pieces.
Stargazing,
At this moment, Yi Chen looked up at the dark night sky, as if he could see the grooves of the star grid that had long since fallen.
In an instant, a burst of starlight flashed on his body, and he instantly broke free from the constraints of the heavy pressure and performed a standard side roll.
He dodged the Tombstone Greatsword's blow with almost the limit and struck back at the same time.
The spine slashes,
Pull the trigger.
when!
The dead spine Lak, who had transformed into a "knight's battle axe", was about to hit the opponent when he was heavily bounced back! The sound of the collision resounded across the current plain, even attracting the attention of many dead people.
The slashing attack that Yi Chen had launched seriously was invalidated, and the base of his palm was completely cracked by the recoil.
As for the iron bullet that was shot out, it was tightly bitten by the lower part of the opponent's mask, a mouth without lips covering it, with all gums exposed.
Seeing this,
Yi Chen no longer hesitated and immediately prepared to lift the restrictions and activate the dead man's makeup. If he didn't use his full strength against such an enemy, he would only die.
The next second,
The manic killing intent locked onto Yi Chen dissipated in an instant, and a death beast-like voice came from the horse's back:
"Are you the human who defeated Bart Prada in the outside world? Bart was actually a pretty good guy, but I didn't expect him to fall into your hands.
Moreover, in the live broadcast of the battle that I saw in the original tomb before, you were clearly using the ability of Evil Yang combined with the skin bag, but now the style has changed drastically, and it has become a cross-range mode... Are you an all-round talent
Get on the horse and follow me. Since the boss has invited you, you are eligible to go to the original tomb. "
As soon as he finished speaking, the man actually swallowed the bullet between his teeth into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it into his stomach.
At this moment, Yi Chen finally had the chance to look up at the other person.
A pitch-black warhorse covered with layers of armor, with a pitch-black cloak dragging behind it, and a clearly outlined metal wolf-shaped helmet, reflecting only two red rays of light and pitch-black teeth without lip structure.
On his shoulder was a huge, broad tombstone sword with beautifully engraved words - 'Dedicated to My Beloved'.
"Who is the senior?"
"Black Wolf Berna from the Death Plague Knights... I just came back from a 'hunting' trip. I didn't expect to meet someone as interesting as you. Come sit on it."
Bernard also pointed to the back of the horses, where a bundle of corpses wrapped in black cloth was placed on top.
Because of these corpses, the available space was narrow, making it difficult to squeeze Yi Chen and Zhu Ou in.
"Thirteen, come here!"
Yi Chen lifted up the candle doll and let the petite (less than 155cm) Thirteen sit on his shoulders.
He sat on the horse in this posture, trying not to squeeze the Plague Knight.
Bernard was a little surprised, "Huh? You actually let the servant sit on your shoulders?"
"She is not my servant, but my student. As a teacher, it is normal for me to think about my students, right?"
"Student... You're such a weird guy! But I like you very much. Let's go! Hoo-ha!"
As Bernard's legs clamped together,
The warhorse actually grew wolf-like hair on its body, and its body even became stronger. It galloped towards the valley.