Noon Shade Gate 749 and the Life-and-Death Pact with the Underworld

Title: The Death Contract Between Noonshade Gate 749 and the Underworld

Demons and monsters, strange tales and bizarre theories, suspense and horror. The power to communicate with the realms of yin and yang, and summon the Celestial Court and the Underworld. With an Imperial Decree Token in hand, the whole world is yours...

There was a sudden sizzle, like hot oil splashed into cold water. The writhing black shadows abruptly halted, wisps of white smoke rising from their edges as the air filled with a stench like rotting wood.

Only then did Yun Zhi see clearly: the shadows were countless bat-like flying creatures, their dark bodies gleaming with an eerie light as they poured in densely from the direction of the ancient tomb.

He instinctively reached for the safety cord against his chest. Its warmth crept through his veins, slightly calming his taut nerves.

"Talismans aren't dead incantations. They're keys for guiding qi!" His master's voice came through the screeching of the bats. His peachwood sword spun into a flourish, and he struck out three more times with talisman water.

"The bottled water's gone! Hurry and get me another bottle. Your master needs to draw talismans in midair!"

His master stuck the peachwood sword into the rope harness crossed over his back, took the Wahaha bottled water, and tipped his head back to gulp down a large mouthful. Perhaps he drank too quickly, because he choked.

"Master, are you all right?" Yun Zhi hurried over to pat him on the back.

"I'm fine, Yun'er." His master caught his breath. "The ancient book in your arms is a warning from our founding patriarch, who has manifested to show us a sign!

The yin energy here is too strong. It's bred these resentful fiends..."