Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 964 - 960: Accidental Entry

Shen Siyuan and his group spent three days in Xijing before continuing their journey westward by car. The morning they left Xi’an, the sun was just right.

Ruan Hongzhuang was driving the RV, navigating the highway towards Han Zhong. Shen Siyuan sat in the passenger seat, while Tang Tang and Xiao Ya squeezed in the back, playing with shadow puppets they had bought.

Taozi and Mao Sanmei leaned against the car window, admiring the passing Qinling scenery.

Xiao Yue and Duoduo were engrossed in their picture books, leaving only Dou Dou flipping on the bed in the back of the car; she was the most restless child.

"I’ve heard there are a lot of tunnels in the Qinling Mountains, some as long as over ten kilometers," Taozi said casually while looking at a travel guide on her phone.

As soon as she finished speaking, a sign for the "Qinling Tunnel No. 1" appeared ahead. Ruan Hongzhuang slowed down and drove into the tunnel, plunging the car’s interior into darkness, illuminated only by the headlights.

Inside the tunnel, the only sound was the car wheels rolling over the road.

At this moment, Tang Tang, who was playing with Xiao Ya, seemed to sense something and paused, peeking out the window and making "Oh~ oh~" sounds.

"What’s wrong?"

Shen Siyuan also sensed something and immediately turned back.

"Oh~"

Tang Tang pointed out the window, prompting Shen Siyuan and the rest to curiously look outside.

"Huh?"

Everyone was shocked because, while the car was clearly in a tunnel, towering trees had surrounded them.

At that moment, Ruan Hongzhuang, realizing the situation, slammed on the brakes.

Dou Dou, who was rolling on the bed, tumbled down like a bowling ball, hitting the cabinet with her head.

"Ouch~"

Dou Dou rubbed her head as she stood up, her mouth agape as she stared out the window in surprise.

"Where are we?"

No one answered her; they were all too focused on the scene outside.

It wasn’t the familiar highway but a winding dirt road, coiling through the mountains like a giant python. Distant peaks stood majestically covered in mist, and the air was filled with the moist scent of earth, completely different from the tunnel’s dryness.

More eerily, silhouettes moved faintly among the surrounding trees, but it was eerily silent, a silence that sent chills up one’s spine.

Tang Tang slid off her chair and ran headlong into Shen Siyuan’s arms with her tiny legs.

Shen Siyuan picked her up and gently comforted her, "Don’t be afraid... uh..."

He thought she was scared, but looking down, he saw her face filled with excitement.

"Oh~ fun..."

Tang Tang pointed out the car window, her little face beaming with joy.

While Tang Tang wasn’t scared, Xiao Ya was terrified, her face pale as she clung tightly to Mao Sanmei, not daring to look up.

"What is this place?"

Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi were equally tense, instinctively leaning towards Shen Siyuan.

"It’s okay, no need to be afraid," Shen Siyuan reassured them.

Then he continued, "This probably isn’t an illusion but an independent space. We just don’t know how big this space is."

Shen Siyuan was also astonished by the day’s events. He was certain it wasn’t an illusion because, after practicing the "Sun Observation Method," he could maintain focus without being deceived by appearances.

"So what do we do now? Just stay in the car?" Taozi asked softly.

"Naturally not. Xiao Yue, Duoduo, Dou Dou..."

At Shen Siyuan’s call, the three little ones immediately transformed into a gust of Yin Wind and flew out the car window.

At this moment, they were in the "Full Understanding" state.

Xiao Yue held the Three Pure Ones Bell, surrounded by the Soul Hook. Netherworld Fire Fireflies flew from her hair, protecting her amidst melodious bell chimes, radiating solemnity.

Duoduo appeared like green smoke, carrying a Scattered Soul Gourd on her back, holding a Qiankun Umbrella with flames dancing on its surface. Crane shadows loomed, with faint crane calls echoing, exuding an extraordinary aura.

As for Dou Dou, she wore Gilded Armor and wielded a Short Axe, with two-colored divine flames surging around her, resembling the Red Boy, valiant and imposing.

As they flew outside, the silhouettes hiding in the shadows scattered in fright.

"Wow, Dou Dou is impressive," Taozi couldn’t help but admire.

"Indeed impressive, but Xiao Yue isn’t lacking either; she looks so beautiful. And Duoduo, with her small stature carrying a big gourd and holding such a large umbrella, looks even cuter," Ruan Hongzhuang added.

Initially, Shen Siyuan didn’t react, but when Ruan Hongzhuang spoke, he suddenly realized and exclaimed, "You can see them?"

"Of course."

Shen Siyuan turned to look at Mao Sanmei and Xiao Ya, who were also watching the three little ones outside the window in surprise.

"Is there a problem?" Taozi asked cautiously.

"You weren’t supposed to see them. But now you can, which must be due to this space," Shen Siyuan quickly deduced.

"So, should we stay here? Will Xiao Yue and the others be in danger?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked worriedly.

At this point, Xiao Yue and the others were already gone into the forest, making everyone feel insecure.

Shen Siyuan thought for a moment and said, "You all stay in the car; I’ll go out and take a look."

After pondering for a bit, Shen Siyuan’s thoughts turned, and the Ten Thousand Soul Banner appeared in his palm. Performing a hand sign, a wandering soul emerged from the Soul Banner, transforming into a little boy in ancient clothing.

"Little Grey~" Taozi exclaimed softly when she saw this.

She had seen Little Grey before when they camped in Taiyuan, but when Little Grey disappeared later, she hadn’t inquired further because she was used to such occurrences around Shen Siyuan.

Still nestled in Shen Siyuan’s arms, Tang Tang waved at Little Grey with a silly grin. When she tried to get down, Shen Siyuan let her go.

"Little Grey, stay here and help watch over everyone," Shen Siyuan instructed Little Grey.

Although Little Grey was not as powerful as Xiao Yue and the others, he had been worshipped for years and possessed unique skills, not easily matched by ordinary ghosts.

Even so, Shen Siyuan was still worried, so he left the Ten Thousand Soul Banner covering the entire car.

"No matter what happens, stay in the car and wait for me to return," Shen Siyuan instructed once more.

"Watch out for yourself," Ruan Hongzhuang said with concern.

"Yes, I will be careful." Shen Siyuan opened the car door and stepped out.

Glancing back, he saw Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi waving at him with worried eyes.

Without indulging in emotions, Shen Siyuan leaped into the air, transforming into a beam of translucent light, shooting towards where Xiao Yue and the others had disappeared.

"Goodness, what is this place? The mountains are so high, the trees are so big, and the sky is so blue..."

Dou Dou, unafraid, dashed around the forest with her Short Axe.

Xiao Yue and Duoduo, however, were much more cautious, constantly observing their surroundings.

Yet the entire forest remained eerily silent, without even the sound of insects, like a land of death.