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It was only then that he realized the cave he had entered was unusually spacious, measuring several dozen feet in length and width, with a height exceeding ten feet. In the center of the cave lay a Giant Clam, over five feet long, its shell slightly ajar as it began to swallow the corpse of the Red Robe Man.
Xunuo felt a chill run down his spine at the sight. He thought to himself that this creature swallowing the Red Robe Man was just an appetizer; if it were to consume him next, it would be the perfect dessert. It was likely that this creature waited here every day for unsuspecting prey. Those who crashed against the cave walls would be devoured immediately, while those who survived would be fresh food for it.
Xunuo had no intention of becoming a meal for this beast. He channeled all his True Qi into the Heavenly Shadow Spike, waiting for the creature to attempt to suck him in so he could charge forward and fight back.
However, as he forcefully infused True Qi into the Heavenly Shadow Spike, perhaps too much at once, it began to tremble slightly in his hand before emanating an overwhelming killing intent. Even Xunuo, the wielder of this deadly weapon, was taken aback by the ferocity of its aura.
Upon sensing this terrifying killing intent, the Giant Clam retreated to a corner of the cave, snapping its shell shut and remaining motionless.
Xunuo's eyes were fixed on the Giant Clam as he quickly contemplated his escape options.
After some thought, he realized he had only two choices. One was to go over and kill the Giant Clam. As long as he avoided being clamped by it, with the sharpness of the Heavenly Shadow Spike, he could carve a hole in its shell and crush its flesh without any worries. However, despite its seemingly clumsy appearance, the clam's suction power when opening and closing its shell was astonishing. If he triggered a turbulent current and wasn't careful enough to avoid being caught, he could easily be split in two.
This option was both decisive and perilous.
The other choice was to look for any other exits or hiding spots within the cave first, seeking a way to protect himself before making further plans.
As for turning back and running away now, Xunuo dismissed that idea outright. The Giant Clam's suction power was so incredible that it could easily draw him in like spitting out phlegm. Currently, it was huddled in a corner, likely intimidated by the killing intent of the Heavenly Shadow Spike. If Xunuo showed any signs of fear and attempted to flee, the Giant Clam would undoubtedly open its mouth wide and swallow him whole.
However, charging forward to grapple with this massive creature also seemed beyond his capabilities. Thus, he opted for the second route and began to carefully examine the cave around him.
The Giant Clam was now retracted in the southeastern corner of the cave, with its entrance facing slightly west to the north. Inside, there were no other exits. However, in the southwestern corner lay a pile of beast bones and human remains, along with some swords and iron implements. It seemed that these were things the Giant Clam could not digest and had regurgitated here.
When Xunuo extended his Divine Sense towards this pile of debris, a hint of joy appeared on his face.
He glanced up at the Giant Clam, noticing that the massive creature remained motionless. He then slowly approached the pile of debris.
It wasn't that Xunuo didn't want to move quickly; it was just that the resistance in the water was too great, making it difficult for him to speed up. He also had to remain vigilant against the Giant Clam, which divided his attention. Therefore, he took the most cautious approach, ready to react if the Giant Clam made any sudden moves.
Upon reaching the pile of debris, Xunuo kicked aside some of the beast bones on top. To his surprise, he uncovered a black object that turned out to be another Heavenly Shadow Spike, identical to the one in his hand. Xunuo picked it up and compared both Heavenly Shadow Spikes side by side; they were indeed exactly alike. As they drew near each other, they emitted a clear ringing sound, as if resonating with one another.
Holding one Heavenly Shadow Spike in each hand gave Xunuo a newfound confidence. He contemplated that if he couldn't find a place to hide, he would have to risk everything against the Giant Clam.
At that moment, something faint brushed past Xunuo. He furrowed his brow at first, then his face turned pale as disbelief washed over him.
This sensation was all too familiar—so familiar it felt as natural as eating or drinking. In the past, he had always used this method to probe others but had never been swept by someone else’s probing technique. So when this sensation passed over him, he momentarily failed to react. By the time he realized it was Divine Sense sweeping over him, his shock reached an unimaginable level.
This meant that besides himself in this cave, there was someone else present. However, he had just used his Divine Sense to scan and found no one else inside. The fact that this person could evade his Divine Sense indicated that their skill far surpassed his own and that they were hiding in the shadows.
These thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant as Xunuo locked onto the other’s Divine Sense. He soon discovered that this strand of Divine Sense was quite weak. When it sensed Xunuo's Divine Sense approaching like a tide, it suddenly retreated. Not daring to be careless, Xunuo swiftly followed after it with his own Divine Sense.
In the next moment, this weak strand of Divine Sense actually shrank into the body of the Giant Clam. Xunuo's expression changed dramatically as he muttered under his breath: "This creature has become sentient? Damn it, this is a Clam Spirit!"
At this point, Xunuo completely abandoned any thoughts of confronting the Giant Clam head-on. Feeling his legs weaken slightly, he hurriedly steadied himself. Seeing that the Giant Clam remained still, he cautiously began to move toward the cave entrance step by step.
Emerging from the cave, Xunuo held the Heavenly Shadow Spike in both hands, alternatingly inserting it into the cave walls as he quickly climbed upward like a rock climber. At the same time, he kept his Divine Sense locked onto the Giant Clam, preventing it from launching a surprise attack.
He climbed for what felt like an eternity, and the Giant Clam remained motionless. Exhausted from the tension and effort, Xunuo finally paused to rest against the cave wall.
The events of the past few days had exceeded his expectations and understanding. He had thought that all internal martial arts should generate a Divine Sense. However, he discovered that several internal martial arts masters he encountered did not possess a Divine Sense, or at least could not project it outward. He had collided with a Clam Spirit in the Water Cave, which was able to release its Divine Sense, but it was pitifully weak—comparable to his own Divine Sense at the third level of the Huayang Classic, and it had not cultivated the Elixir Formula. This was beyond Xunuo's comprehension; could that creature also cultivate a Cultivation Method? Or did it naturally possess a Divine Sense?
After pondering aimlessly without reaching any conclusions—and unable to return to ask for clarification—Xunuo decided to bury these thoughts deep within himself and contemplate them slowly. Perhaps he could subtly inquire about them with other Martial Arts Sects when the opportunity arose. He understood well that in Wuhua Sect, one must be cautious not to reveal too much; he was aware of the dangers of possessing something valuable.
After resting for a while, Xunuo continued his ascent. This time, seeing that the Clam Spirit showed no intention of pursuing him, he felt less frantic than before and used his strength more evenly. He no longer faced exhaustion and successfully climbed out of the Water Cave.
Once on shore, Xunuo released his Divine Sense, but Jiang Tiesuo and the others had long since vanished. The two men in black were also outside his Divine Sense range. With two major threats gone, only two minor ones remained.
Having narrowly escaped death this time, Xunuo felt utterly drained. Over the years, he had come to realize that for him, the best way to rest was to cultivate using the Huayang Classic. No matter how exhausted he felt, as long as he practiced the Huayang Classic once, he would regain his energy and spirit.
This riverside location was quite remote with no signs of habitation nearby. Thus, Xunuo sat cross-legged once again and began to cultivate the Huayang Classic.
First, he directed his Divine Sense inward to examine his body thoroughly. Although he had narrowly escaped while contending with two powerful opponents—ultimately managing to outsmart them—he still felt uneasy inside, fearing an ambush or hidden danger. Only when he found no abnormalities in his body did he finally relax.
Next, Xunuo probed his Dantian with his Divine Sense. Inside, True Qi surged like a tangible force swirling around its center. To his surprise, Xunuo noticed that his True Qi had not diminished at all. Despite having run for his life and exerted himself against two formidable foes, he had continuously infused his body with True Qi; logically speaking, there should have been some consumption. The fact that there was hardly any depletion was indeed remarkable.
However, such an incredible benefit was something Xunuo would not dwell on too much.
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