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Xunuo exchanged a spirit stone and left behind an identity mark.
The Handmaiden then said, "Although Dao Brother possesses profound cultivation, going down alone can be somewhat perilous. My Merchant Alliance can still form a team for Loose Cultivators, but in that case, any gains would need to be traded back to our Merchant Alliance. I wonder what Dao Brother thinks about this?"
Xunuo waved his hand and replied, "There's no need for that; I have already arranged for companions."
As he spoke, Xunuo suddenly noticed a short knife hanging deep within the room, emanating a familiar aura.
Xunuo slowly approached it, his expression revealing doubt as he examined the knife.
The Handmaiden stepped forward, took down the short knife, and handed it to Xunuo. "Please take a look, Dao Brother."
Xunuo's expression grew heavier. He took the short knife with one hand and carefully probed it with his Divine Sense.
After a moment, Xunuo asked, "This knife is quite peculiar; may I ask what material it is made from?"
The Handmaiden replied calmly, "The primary material of this knife is Xuanming Cold Iron, which belongs to the Yin category. In our Three Star Underground City, it can best exhibit its properties. If a Yin Spirit or a Cultivator or Ghost Cultivator possesses this knife, it would greatly enhance their power and display its might."
Xunuo stared intently at the short knife. After a while, he sighed softly, set the knife down, and turned to leave the Shop.
In truth, Xunuo had held back several times from taking out his Heavenly Shadow Spike for comparison.
The Heavenly Shadow Spike was Xunuo's first magical artifact and currently his strongest means. However, he had never been able to clarify its material.
Moreover, when viewed purely as a magical artifact, the Heavenly Shadow Spike's power was far inferior to that of artifacts with metal or fire attributes. Xunuo had analyzed the Heavenly Shadow Spike from the perspective of its Spiritual Root attribute but could never pinpoint its exact classification.
The material of the short knife he saw today was almost identical to that of the Heavenly Shadow Spike. This suggested that the primary materials of these two artifacts should be the same.
The Heavenly Shadow Spike should indeed be a Yin Attribute Artifact. This explains why it can be wielded with such ease, yet its full power remains untapped.
However, now that they have arrived in this place thick with Yin Qi, the Heavenly Shadow Spike should demonstrate even greater might.
Just moments ago, Xunuo compared the runes of these two artifacts in his mind. The runes on the Heavenly Shadow Spike were more intricate and tightly woven, suggesting that it should outperform the other artifact.
Xunuo felt a surge of impatience to delve deeper into the Underground City and test the power of the Heavenly Shadow Spike.
As Xunuo exited the Merchant Alliance, the Handmaiden let out a cold, mocking laugh.
She had seen many impoverished Loose Cultivators like him. If Xunuo weren't an Eleventh Layer Grandmaster, she would have openly ridiculed him.
Xunuo waited at an entrance for half a day before Thunderstorm finally arrived.
It was not Thunderstorm's fault; unlike Xunuo, he did not have free access to the Underground City. He first had to register on the surface and wait for the team leader to bring them down together.
Seeing Xunuo's anxious expression, Thunderstorm assumed he was worried about the traitor from the Merchant Alliance being snatched away by someone else. After offering some comforting words, they left the safe space and picked a passage downward.
Stepping out of this secure area, they entered an unknown zone. A chilling wind rushed at them, sending shivers down Xunuo's spine. Instinctively, his Red Magic Shield activated, repelling the cold air and eerie breeze.
Xunuo chose a path and boldly led the way down.
Thunderstorm noticed that this route was not one of the safest options available.
However, seeing Xunuo's confidence and determination made him believe that there must be a reason for his choice. So he followed without further questioning.
In fact, most cultivators who descended into the unknown areas of the Underground City to hunt for Yin Soul Stones operated within this very region. Especially those with lower cultivation levels who were ungrouped would never venture beyond the next area where other cultivators were stationed.
Thus, the Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities in this area were relatively sparse; one might search for several hours without encountering a single one.
However, Xunuo, relying on his powerful Divine Sense, soon patted his storage bag, and with a flash, a Heavenly Shadow Spike appeared before him.
Thunderstorm followed closely by Xunuo's side. He was someone who recognized value and could tell at a glance that this magical artifact was most suitable for use in this environment.
However, Thunderstorm did not know whether this artifact was something Xunuo had originally possessed or if he had purchased it impulsively upon arriving in the Underground City.
Of course, Thunderstorm would not dig deeper; his companion's formidable strength would ensure greater gains from this journey.
The Heavenly Shadow Spike circled around Xunuo before vanishing in an instant. The next moment, a thick cloud of darkness erupted with a loud bang from a fork in the path several dozen feet away.
This cloud was incredibly dense, floating in the passage as if it were anchored in mid-air. It twisted violently, as if it contained a life form struggling in its death throes, yet it could not escape even an inch from its spot.
After a moment, the thick black cloud began to dissipate, revealing the Heavenly Shadow Spike churning within it.
As the Heavenly Shadow Spike stirred, it became clear that the black cloud was visibly seeping into it at an astonishing speed, like parched land receiving much-needed rain.
In just a few breaths, the black cloud emitted a sound akin to a lynx's cry before vanishing completely.
Immediately after, the Heavenly Shadow Spike reappeared before Xunuo. He probed inward with his Divine Sense and paused for a moment, sighing inwardly: how ignorant I am as its master, allowing such a precious gem to be covered in dust.
It turned out that when Xunuo activated the Heavenly Shadow Spike to eliminate that Yin Spirit earlier, he discovered not only that the Heavenly Shadow Spike had an extraordinary restraining effect on Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities but also that it could absorb the pure Yin Qi and spiritual power of the spirits for his own use.
When Xunuo defeated that Yin Spirit, its Yin Qi and spiritual power were completely absorbed by the Heavenly Shadow Spike without any leakage.
With this substantial boost, the Heavenly Shadow Spike shone with brilliant Azure Radiance in the pitch-black underground passage.
Initially, when Xunuo released the Heavenly Shadow Spike, he felt it was exceptionally agile in this environment, making it easier to control while greatly conserving his magical energy.
After slaying a Yin Spirit and absorbing its Yin Qi and spiritual power, the response of the Heavenly Shadow Spike was no longer merely agile; it represented a fundamental enhancement in its essence.
Xunuo suddenly understood that this magical artifact should not appear as mundane as it usually did; rather, it was due to its inherent properties.
The Heavenly Shadow Spike, long unacquired, was made of Warm Yang material, which had not yet fallen into the realm of ordinary iron. This was a result of its excellent material and remarkable refining techniques.
Realizing this, Xunuo immediately added an extra task to his journey to the Underground City: to acquire a Warm Yang Heavenly Shadow Spike.
He patted his storage bag again, and Six Heavenly Shadow Darts appeared beside him. With another wave of his hand, the Six Heavenly Shadow Darts vanished as if they had disappeared into thin air.
Thunderstorm's eyes widened in disbelief. He knew very well that these were part of a set of magical artifacts and understood the rarity and sharpness of such a collection.
In an instant, he believed that this journey would yield great rewards. At the same time, he couldn't help but marvel at the wealth of Alchemists and Array Masters. Because such a complete set of magical artifacts might be something he could never possess in his lifetime.
The explored areas of the Three Star Underground City were vastly different from the unknown regions. In the explored areas, meticulous planning had been done to open up caves for easier management. The layout was reasonable and orderly.
In contrast, the unexplored areas contained dozens of main passages leading deeper underground, along with some smaller passages that also led further down. There were even intricate networks of side paths connecting these various routes. Therefore, once Xunuo scattered his Heavenly Shadow Spikes, Thunderstorm would have no way of knowing their whereabouts.
With a smile on his face, Xunuo walked down one of the main passages at a leisurely pace.
The Six Heavenly Shadow Darts had already spread out in all directions into different passages. Given the tangled nature of these paths, they would always be able to connect back to one another. Xunuo wasn't worried about retrieving them as long as they remained within his Divine Sense range.
After a moment, one Heavenly Shadow Spike returned to Xunuo with a Yin Soul Stone in tow. Xunuo glanced at it and chuckled softly.
With a mental command, the other Heavenly Shadow Spikes appeared simultaneously and struck at the Yin Soul Stone. Then there was a loud crash as the Yin Soul Stone shattered, releasing Yin Spirit Power in all directions.
Xunuo maintained a gentle smile as he made a fist gesture. The raging Yin Spirit Power had not spread more than a few feet before being completely absorbed by the rushing Heavenly Shadow Spikes. The Six Heavenly Shadow Darts twirled in place before vanishing in an instant.
At an intersection of one passage, five Cultivators surrounded a Yin Soul.
This Yin Soul was no longer just a mass of ghostly mist; it had taken on a solid form.
The shadowy figure that appeared was a Rakshasa. A half-foot-long horn protruded from its head, emitting sharp rings of Yin Qi. These rings were not only incredibly sharp but also had corrosive properties. When they struck the five Cultivators' Magic Shields, they produced loud bangs and caused the shields to dim rapidly.
The five Cultivators' spell attacks were effortlessly blocked by the Rakshasa's black wings, which swelled up to shield them.
As a result, the faces of the five Cultivators turned pale, and their situation became precarious.
Moreover, in this environment, the Rakshasa could replenish its mana at any time and place, while the five Cultivators could only rely on spirit stones for their mana recovery.
Among these five Cultivators, two were at the ninth level of Foundation Stage, while three were only at the eighth level. Naturally, they had some sharper means at their disposal, such as intermediate Attack Talismans.
However, these Loose Cultivators were all struggling just above the poverty line.
This time they came down to hunt for Yin Soul Stones not only to cover the rent for the Cave in Three Star City but also to prepare for their upcoming advancement.
Thus, they preferred to exhaust more mana rather than easily use Talisman items that burned through resources. Not to mention using spirit stones to recover mana; that would be an unforgivable wasteful act.
This Rakshasa was equivalent to a tenth-level cultivation stage of Humanity's Basic Cultivation Stage. The most crucial factor was that this was its home ground; even in equal combat, it held a significant advantage. Moreover, it had a clear upper hand in cultivation level and was also effective against the spells of the five.
Not long into the battle, the five Cultivators realized they had encountered a formidable opponent. They needed to make a decision quickly about whether to stay or leave. If they continued to expend their resources, they would soon find themselves in danger.
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