The mercenaries drew their daggers and clashed with the shadow ghosts, but most of their efforts were spent delaying and dodging.
The parapsychology professor watched this scene, his heart filled with worry. He looked anxiously at Zhou Lin, who was currently locked in a stare-down with another shadow ghost.
Neither of them made a move.
In the livestream.
"Damn, is this unequal treatment? Why are our people allowed to assassinate them without issue, but we get beaten up? Isn't this going too far?"
"It's not just going too far, it's bullying. But why isn't the big shot making a move?"
"What's going on? Is there something he needs to do?"
"I'm really worried about the safety of the professors and mercenaries right now. That would be a disadvantage for us."
"Why do such creatures exist in this world? Can anyone explain?"
"Explain what? The world is full of wonders, and there are always realms that we don't know about. We don't know everything."
...
In the dean's conference room.
"Shadow ghost data..."
One of the professors was searching for information on his computer and finally found some records.
"There are indeed some records about shadow ghosts, but not many. They are only rumored to have appeared in the sea, and many fishermen have seen them there."
"However, the shadow ghosts at that time did not attack the fishermen. Many people just saw a dark silhouette on the sea surface, which led to the legend of the shadow ghost."
One professor said, looking at the资料.
"Does it say anything about how to deal with these things? At least can we know some methods?"
Professor Hu asked urgently.
"How could there be such records on it? When these fishermen saw these shadow ghosts, why would they think of ways to deal with them? They would be too scared to even try to escape!"
That professor looked at Professor Hu speechlessly.
"Ancient people were more superstitious. They should have found ways to deal with it, not just watch something happen."
Professor Wen remembered that ancient people were very fearful and wary of such things.
"Probably not. The records don't mention it, so there probably isn't a solution. Even if there were, it would be as if they hadn't seen it."
The professor carefully re-examined the资料.
He then added.
"The main thing is that ancient people did not encounter danger, nor did they suffer casualties. These are called shadow ghosts, but they did not harm ancient people."
The dean stared at the large screen for a long time, his gaze deepening slightly. Then, as if struck by an idea, he said.
"Could it be that these shadow ghosts didn't intend to harm the fishermen, but rather to warn or trap them? The archaeological team is different; they disturbed something belonging to these shadow ghosts."
The dean's words gave Professor Hu and the others a reminder, and they understood immediately.
"You mean these shadow ghosts are related to the tomb? They are actually guarding this tomb?"
Professor Wen instantly understood and said urgently.
"Exactly. This is the only explanation that makes sense right now. Otherwise, I don't know what other reason or excuse I could offer."
The dean said with great certainty.
Everyone suddenly felt that it made sense.
Inside the tomb at this moment.
Zhou Lin was looking at the shadow ghost, and neither of them made a move.
"Why are you staring at me like that? Aren't you worried about what dangers your companions might encounter?"
The shadow ghost looked at him indifferently.
"Your shadow ghosts can't kill them, so why should I worry?"
Zhou Lin said nonchalantly, his mind filled with an electronic page.
The system had already proactively recommended something to deal with shadow ghosts.
"What is this?"
[This is the Shadow Separation Technique. Your shadow can easily slay them.]
The system's mechanical voice appeared before him.
"That's the one. Exchange it."
Zhou Lin thought it was good and quickly exchanged it.
[Ding, exchange successful.]
Zhou Lin sneered, then approached the jade coral tree and sat on the ground, looking at the shadow ghost with a cold expression.
"You're only arrogant because you're a shadow, aren't you? Do you think you're the only one? Don't we have them too?"
As soon as Zhou Lin finished speaking, he muttered something unintelligible.
Then, a shadow appeared beside Zhou Lin. This shadow separated from Zhou Lin's body and slowly stood beside the shadow ghost.
Then Zhou Lin took out the Emei刺 he had. As a result, the shadow also produced an Emei刺.
The shadow ghost couldn't help but gasp.
This move surprised the shadow ghost. Not only the shadow ghost, but the entire archaeological team behind them was also greatly astonished by Zhou Lin's actions.
Is this also a form of Daoism? How did it deviate from the norm? If this is Daoism, why didn't those Daoist priests before have this ability?
In the livestream.
"Damn, it has to be our big shot. This is truly amazing. Is this a shadow clone technique?"
"It seems so, but it looks so tempting. I want to learn this Daoist technique too. Do temples have such abilities?"
"Are you people from Great Xia dreaming? How can everyone know such skills? Perhaps this Zhou Lin is a person with a genetic mutation."
"Exactly. You people from Great Xia really like to flatter yourselves."
"You people from Eagle Country, who are afraid of the light of day, will never understand such high-end techniques, especially the abilities of our Great Xia. You'll never be able to learn them in your lifetime."
"That's right. It's laughable that you dismiss others without ever seeing the world."
...
Zhou Lin sneered at the shadow ghost, watching the shadow Zhou Lin, holding the Emei刺, charge forward.
Captain Bai had just confronted the shadow ghost when, due to a moment of carelessness, he was slashed on the shoulder by the shadow ghost. Black mist was emanating from the wound, and crimson blood was dripping.
He then looked at the scene before him and was about to fight back when he saw a dark shadow strike first.
Captain Bai was a little confused, but when he saw the Emei刺 in its hand, he instantly understood. Zhou Lin had made his move.
Zhou Lin's shadow began to approach the opposite shadow ghost. In just one move, Zhou Lin's shadow successfully dealt with it.
The shadow ghost instantly disappeared.
Just as Captain Bai was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he saw the shadow ghost suddenly reappear before them.