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The Nine Ancient Trees were not remarkable for their height but for their vastness. Like the ancient banyan tree that had stood for millennia, its aerial roots spread out over a hundred acres. What truly amazed Qiu Chengyu was that the runes inscribed on these nine ancient trees resonated with the mist that enveloped the entire Ghost Mist Forest, forming a cohesive whole. The mist nourished the ancient trees, while the trees condensed the mist. As long as the mist remained, the trees would not wither, and the power of the formation would remain ever potent, truly a marvel.
Due to the complexities of the Nine Palace Formation, both of them had been trapped in the Ghost Mist Forest for over a month before finally escaping. After analyzing their ordeal, they concluded that there must be an Ancient Cultivation Cave hidden within. Furthermore, they deduced that the cave's master had either passed away or met an untimely end many years ago. Otherwise, a cultivator capable of setting up such an extensive formation would never allow two Foundation Stage Practitioners to come and go at will.
However, the Nine Palace Formation was intricate and varied. The formations derived from it were as numerous as the stars in the sky. Qiu Chengyu felt powerless to break this formation alone unless he knew its underlying principles.
Yet, Qiu Chengyu had a simple plan in mind: to refine nine Shielding Arrays and recruit nine cultivators to stand at each eye of the formation. At the same time, they would cast spells to seal these eyes, revealing the hidden Ancient Cultivation Cave. After discussing this strategy, they decided to split up and find reliable allies to explore this Ancient Cultivation Cave together.
Moreover, due to the heavy Yin Qi in the Ghost Mist Forest, Qiu Chengyu speculated that the Ancient Cultivation Cave must be concealed in an area where Yin Qi was even denser. Therefore, when seeking cultivators to accompany them into the Ghost Mist Forest, they preferred those who practiced Thunder Root techniques—at least those who had mastered Thunder Law.
Huang Lunxiong himself practiced Thunder Law but was far inferior to Xunuo's Yimu Qinglei Method. Thus, when he witnessed Xunuo summon Yimu Qinglei to slay the Ironclad Mountain Beast, he naturally sought to recruit Xunuo for their expedition into the Ancient Cultivation Cave. It was precisely for this reason that he generously gave up on refining materials from the Ironclad Mountain Beast.
After listening to Huang Lunxiong's proposal, Xunuo quickly agreed. Given his current situation, he had no other way to obtain a Foundation Pill. Although Xunuo had not yet reached the stage of foundation building, he absolutely did not want to miss out on an opportunity to explore the Ancient Cultivation Cave and acquire a Foundation Pill. If he did not strive now, when he reached Foundation Stage perfection later, where would he find help?
Moreover, with Xunuo's abilities, even if there were only one Foundation Pill within the Ancient Cultivation Cave, it would not escape his grasp. In such a fierce competition for longevity and mastery of the Main Road, Xunuo had no intention of showing mercy.
Huang Lunxiong was not surprised by Xunuo's swift agreement. After setting a departure time, Huang Lunxiong returned to Lake Heart Island for quiet cultivation.
A month later, two figures departed from this Spirit Land. After meeting at a hilltop, they flew southeastward. These two were naturally Xunuo and Huang Lunxiong.
Twenty days later, Huang Lunxiong pointed ahead at a tall peak and said, "This is it."
With agility akin to that of a civet cat, he leaped several times until reaching the summit. Xunuo followed closely behind and upon arriving at the top saw several acres of flat land clearly carved out from the mountain peak by sheer force. Lush green trees shaded fragrant grass all around, with several pavilions dotting the landscape—a true paradise on earth.
Huang Lunxiong whispered a few words before leading Xunuo to the front of the pavilion. As the grand door opened, a refined Cultivator with a rosy complexion and three long strands of beard cascading down his chest stepped forward with cupped hands. He greeted the two with a humble smile and said to Xunuo, "You must be Lu Daoyou. Truly impressive to have achieved the tenth level of Basic Skill Method before reaching your twenties; your future is limitless."
It was clear that Huang Lunxiong had introduced him earlier. Xunuo quickly returned the gesture, saying, "Dao Brother is too kind. I merely had some good fortune; I do not deserve such praise."
Huang Lunxiong then introduced Xunuo, confirming that this person was indeed Qiu Chengyu. Qiu Chengyu continued, "Several fellow Daoists have already arrived; let us go inside and meet them."
With that, he led the two into the pavilion. The structure had three levels, and the first floor featured a hall over ten zhang wide, where five Cultivators were seated.
Xunuo's gaze was immediately drawn to a robust monk clad in a crimson robe, sitting like a half-iron tower. This monk not only had an imposing physique but also emanated a terrifying and eerie aura. It was a powerful magical fluctuation that rivaled that of the Black Wind Old Monster, yet it felt distinctly different from any magical traces Xunuo had encountered before.
Since embarking on his cultivation journey, Xunuo had encountered numerous beasts, but this was his first encounter with a Buddhist Sect Cultivator, leaving him unsure how to gauge their cultivation level. He could only sense that this great monk's power far surpassed his own. Upon seeing the monk, Xunuo felt his confidence wane regarding his ability to overpower others and seize the Foundation Pill.
At that moment, a voice came from a low couch in the corner of the room: "May I ask how this Young Friend is called?"
Xunuo turned to see a One-Armed Cultivator leaning against the couch. Dressed in a brown Daoist robe, his long hair fell freely over his face, obscuring it completely. His remaining right arm rested on the couch, revealing a skeletal hand at the sleeve's opening. The bone was covered by a thin layer of incomplete flesh, making the white bone clearly visible. The bony fingers tapped lightly on the wooden couch, producing sharp sounds.
Xunuo felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at him.
Qiu Chengyu pointed to Xunuo and said, "This is Lu Zaisheng; he is well-versed in Thunder Law and will be a great asset to our journey."
The one-armed figure chuckled ominously. "I am Tu Gang; I enjoy associating with talented youths like yourself. It would be beneficial for us to become closer."
Finished speaking, he slowly raised his head, and his bony fingers gently brushed aside his long hair that hung before him. Just one glance made Xunuo's legs feel weak, and he instinctively took a step back.
One-Armed Cultivator Beneath the long hair lay a face that resembled a withered corpse. It could no longer be called a face at all. The entire visage lacked any flesh, with lips that revealed two rows of orderly teeth. The nose was devoid of cartilage and skin, leaving only two black holes leading directly to the lungs. One eye socket was completely empty, with clear white bone visible. In the other socket, a large eyeball rolled around, lacking eyelids, as if it might fall out at any moment.
One-Armed Cultivator noticed Xunuo's pale complexion, as if he had seen a ghost. He seemed quite pleased with his terrifying appearance, one that could frighten anyone to death. One-Armed Cultivator let out a strange cackle before letting his long hair fall to cover in front of.
The other Zhu Xiu, though not as terrified as Xunuo, also frowned deeply, unwilling to look even once. It seemed they had all been repulsed by this visage.
Qiu Chengyu also furrowed his brow as he introduced the others to Xunuo.
The large monk was a Buddhist Sect Cultivator. He was a high monk with awakened hearing, known by the title: Comprehend the Array.
The only female cultivator was named Liu Yunyan. She appeared to be in her thirties, dignified and beautiful, yet she was a Cultivator of Eleven Layers.
There were also two young men in their twenties, whose cultivation levels were similar to Xunuo, both at the tenth level of the Foundation Stage.
Upon seeing that there were only eight people in the room, Xunuo realized he was not the last to arrive; they were still waiting for another Cultivator.
At that moment, Qiu Chengyu handed Xunuo a set of formation diagrams and began explaining how to use them. It turned out that before Xunuo and Huang Lunxiong arrived, Qiu Chengyu had been teaching these individuals how to seal the Ghost Mist Forest using formations. With Xunuo's arrival, he continued the instruction.
Half a day later, Qiu Chengyu had thoroughly taught the sealing method. The group then returned to their rooms to ponder and study on their own.
The second floor was fully occupied. Qiu Chengyu arranged for Xunuo to have a room on the third floor. Upon reaching the third floor, Xunuo discovered that aside from himself, there was another occupant: the one-armed monster known as Tu Gang. Xunuo silently complained: Was this meant to instill fear in him?
The others were even less likely to switch rooms with Xunuo. He could only grit his teeth and stay there. Fortunately, Qiu Chengyu mentioned that the remaining individuals would arrive soon, and once everyone gathered, they could set off. With this ghostly figure nearby, Xunuo found it impossible to rest and instead focused intently on studying the formation diagrams.
That night, Xunuo was meditating in quietude when the air in the room began to ripple. Suddenly, he noticed a one-armed Yellow Robed Cultivator sitting cross-legged on the ground before him.
Xunuo frowned; he truly did not want to face this terrifying creature. However, this Cultivator's cultivation level was exceptionally high, likely on par with Master Wu Fa. Sighing, Xunuo looked up and asked, "Tu Gang, Dao Brother, what brings you here at such a late hour?"
In truth, at Xunuo's Realm, day and night were indistinguishable. He was merely looking for an excuse to send the visitor away.
The Yellow Robed Cultivator gazed through his dense long hair directly at Xunuo. "I am quite astonished that an Alchemist could escape the Copper Sand Sea unscathed."
Upon hearing this, Xunuo's eyes widened in shock. "Could you be Ruan Jingtian? Who could have harmed you so severely?"
Only a Cultivator from Chaotic Valley would recognize Xunuo's identity as an Alchemist at a glance. Xunuo was more concerned about being recognized by the Insect Path and the Jin Family's Cultivators. If a Chaotic Valley Cultivator recognized him, he wasn't too worried; those who escaped from Chaotic Valley were even more fearful of their identities being exposed.
The Yellow Robed Cultivator sighed and then let out a harsh laugh. "Though I have fallen into such despair, at least I have escaped with my life. Qin Xiaofeng and Xi Dao Jing must have perished in the Copper Sand Sea by now."
Xunuo knew that Qin Xiaofeng had died at the hands of the Six-Winged Crimson Fire Ant, but he was unaware of Xi Dao Jing's fate. Since he had some acquaintance with Xi Dao Jing, he couldn't help but inquire about what had happened.
It turned out that many years ago, Xi Dao Jing had been quick to react and was the first to escape using his flying artifact. Ruan Jingtian had followed suit when things looked dire. Logically speaking, there should have been a large group of Cultivators behind them, led by Qin Xiaotian of the Black Dragon Society. However, it seemed Guo Huai had lost his mind and decided to pursue Ruan Jingtian first.
Ruan Jingtian had been sharing a magical artifact with the Crimson Flame Hall's Cultivators. When Guo Huai caught up, he struck down that group of Cultivators with a single sword strike. Naturally, Ruan Jingtian was no exception. Fortunately for him, he only lost his left arm due to a glancing blow. Seizing the opportunity, Ruan Jingtian fell to the ground along with several other dismembered bodies scattered across the Desert Sea. Guo Huai swept his Divine Sense over them and continued his pursuit of the remaining Cultivators.
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