Chapter 972: Page of the Underworld River

"Since you have already found the Yin Spirit Horse's nest, and you still invited us here to help, could it be that you have encountered some major trouble?" After everyone was silent for a moment, it was the giant surnamed Yuan who first spoke. 【Web】

"Although the Yin Spirit Horse comes and goes without a trace and is skilled in the art of concealment, catching it is not difficult for me if there is enough time. But the key is that the nest of this spiritual object is actually inside the Yin-Yang Cave of the Ten Thousand Poison Valley. I have no way to follow it down. And this spiritual object is extremely clever, at most wandering near the cave entrance, never willing to take a single step out of the cave." The old man surnamed Fu finally revealed the matter that had left him helpless for decades.

"Yin-Yang Cave?" This time, not only did the giant gasp, but Bai Bai Yaoyi's face also turned pale instantly.

Only Han Li, who had never heard of it, asked inexplicably:

"What is the Yin-Yang Cave? Is it very terrifying?"

"The Yin-Yang Cave naturally means that once you enter, you are immediately separated by yin and yang. Not to mention anything else, just the Soul-Startling Yin Wind that blows incessantly throughout the year in the cave is enough to make a Core Formation cultivator's core soul fly away and scatter, reincarnating, if they are scraped by it. Not to mention that the cave is located in a Profound Yin land, where yin energy gathers all year round, and various terrifying ghosts have already been born in the cave. If a living person enters, even if they can resist the yin wind, they will be torn to pieces by the numerous ghosts." The old man surnamed Fu took the initiative to explain to Han Li.

"Hmph, it's more than just that. The Yin-Yang Cave is located thousands of zhang underground, with interconnected tunnels and countless caves. In the past, some cultivators managed to reach the bottom, but they couldn't explore the size of it at all. In that kind of place, once spiritual sense is released from the body, it is blocked by the yin wind, making one no different from an ordinary person. There have even been rumors that powerful Ghost Kings are hidden deep within the cave, it's just that it has never been verified. Anyway, that place is a place that even Great Cultivators are unwilling to risk entering." The giant snorted and said.

"In the past, apart from some low-quality mineral veins, no items of any value were discovered in the cave. Everyone has always treated it as a super mineral cave abandoned in ancient times, and no one has truly explored it deeply. But now that Brother Fu has discovered a Yin Spirit Horse inside, it seems that this Yin-Yang Cave is not as simple as it appears on the surface; it's possible that it truly has value for exploration." Bai Bai Yaoyi added, her brows relaxing.

"After so many years, even with Brother Fu's divine abilities, you haven't been able to catch the Yin Spirit Horse, which shows that this cave is truly not a benevolent place. Even if there are treasures inside, one must have their life to take them." Han Li, having experienced many dangerous places like the Void Heaven Palace and the Fallen Demon Valley, naturally knew the dangers involved and poured cold water on the idea without hesitation.

"I know this point as well. That is why I have spent decades preparing and specially refined several treasures to restrain ghosts. And in order to be able to defend against the Soul-Startling Yin Wind, I have also brought the Purple Nether Bead of my sect. With this bead on our bodies, I dare not say it can completely block the yin wind, but it is enough to weaken the power of this wind by nearly half. You fellow daoists will be perfectly safe. Even if we encounter a powerful Ghost King down there, the five of us working together will be enough to deal with it. As soon as we catch the Yin Spirit Horse, I will immediately use this spiritual object to refine the Baby-Nurturing Pill, guaranteeing one pill for each of you. This pill belongs to the one-time marrow-cleansing spiritual medicine; no matter how many are refined, each person can only take one. There is no need to worry about me playing tricks. As for what else we can obtain down there, it depends on everyone's fortune." The old man surnamed Fu said slowly.

Han Li and the others were all silent. Even the giant who had appeared most excited just now was now wearing a contemplative expression.

"Since Brother Fu has made such preparations, why look for the three of us? If you want Core Formation mid-stage cultivators, as one of the top ten demonic sects, your sect should be able to find a few." Bai Bai Yaoyi asked with a calm expression, tucking a strand of hair from her forehead.

Upon hearing this question, Han Li's expression shifted, and the giant also stared at the old man surnamed Fu's face; both seemed particularly concerned about how the old man would answer this question.

"Looking for help within the sect? To others, perhaps it is possible, but for me, it is absolutely impossible. Because of a sect grudge years ago, I have become enemies with most of the cultivators of the same rank in the sect. Apart from Junior Sister Chang, I'm afraid the others are all wishing that I would perish early. Even if they were willing to help, I would be worried about them stabbing me in the back." The old man's face flashed with a fierce expression, revealing a trace of anger.

Han Li was startled.

This explanation was no different from not explaining at all; who knew what was true or false in it. However, since the other party had said so, they naturally couldn't pursue the question further, and the few of them fell into silence once again.

"Breaking into the Yin-Yang Cave is truly a matter of great importance. This concubine needs to think about it carefully. How about this, I will give you a definite answer in three days?" Bai Bai Yaoyi lowered her head and pondered for a while before looking up and saying so.

"Three days? Of course. The season when the Yin Wind is weakest in the Yin-Yang Cave is once every twenty years, half a year from now. Entering underground during this period is the most appropriate. And to deal with ghosts, you fellow daoists also need to prepare some special magic treasures. So even if you fellow daoists agreed immediately, we would still have to wait half a year before entering the cave. But before leaving this place, I need you fellow daoists to use this Page of the Underworld River in my hand to write a poison oath to keep your mouths shut. I will be the villain before the gentleman; I do not wish for the matter of the Baby-Nurturing Pill and the Yin Spirit Horse to be known by everyone during this period." The old man surnamed Fu smiled slightly, flicked his sleeve, and a scorched yellow paper page burning with black flames appeared in front of the few of them.

"Page of the Underworld River? That is the evil treasure that brings strange disasters once the oath written on it is violated. Hasn't this thing been missing for hundreds of years?" The giant exclaimed.

Hearing this, Han Li was also startled.

"This evil treasure was specially purchased by me at a great price from an underground market for this trip. The efficacy of this item is not as exaggerated as the rumors say, but it is still enough to make you fellow daoists keep your mouths shut for a short time. Han Li, you might not know how Feng Feng Tianxing of the Heavenly Demon Sect perished, but Fellow Daoists Bai and Yuan should know very well! I think you three fellow daoists will not want to test it yourselves." The old man surnamed Fu said indifferently.

"Fine, with such a good thing as the Baby-Nurturing Pill, I, Yuan, will definitely not let it go easily. Half a year from now, I will definitely arrive as promised." The giant's face flickered for a moment before he said decisively.

Then he suddenly beckoned to the black page, drawing it to a few feet in front of him. He opened his mouth and spat out a cluster of essence blood, which floated in front of the page.

The giant extended his index finger, dipped it in the essence blood, and wrote some ancient characters on the page rapidly.

A moment later, his finger stopped, and a green-faced, fanged ghost head appeared in the black flames, grinning hideously at the giant before taking a big breath, causing the blood characters on the page to fly up and vanish into the ghost's mouth in a flash.

Immediately, the ghost head turned into a wisp of green smoke and vanished without a trace.

Seeing this bizarre scene, Han Li's heart skipped a beat.

The old man surnamed Fu took back the page, looked it over, and revealed a look of satisfaction on his face before turning his gaze to Bai Bai Yaoyi.

After a moment of hesitation, this woman also helplessly raised her hand to take the page and followed suit, with the ghost head appearing and then vanishing bizarrely.

When the old man turned his gaze to Han Li, Han Li sighed in his heart.

Although he was extremely wary of this unknown thing, no matter how he looked at it now, there seemed to be no other choice.

He pointed at the paper page with an expressionless face.

Gazing at the page for a moment, he bit the tip of his tongue, spat out a cluster of essence blood, and rapidly wrote the content of not revealing today's appointment with his essence blood. As the blood light flashed, the ghost head that had appeared twice before emerged once again in the black flames.

It gave a sinister grin, but just as it opened its big mouth, something in Han Li's body suddenly moved, and a strange, weird cry emanated. The sound was not loud, but it was heard clearly by all the cultivators present.

The old man and the others had no unusual reaction.

Upon hearing this sound, the ghost head's face immediately twisted and deformed, and after a strange low roar, it collapsed and vanished, as if it were fleeing in panic.

The old man surnamed Fu and the other four were left dumbfounded.

Han Li wore a strange expression, and after taking a breath, he flicked his sleeve at the page and said indifferently:

"I don't need to consider anything, and I also promise you that I will arrive as promised. But this thing seems to be at odds with something in my body, and I am unable to write the oath. But I am a loose cultivator, and I will remain in the Southern Border for the next half year without leaving. I will not tell anyone about this matter. There is no need for this thing."

At this moment, the Page of the Underworld River was carried by a sheet of cyan light and shot back toward the old man surnamed Fu.

The old man surnamed Fu grabbed the page, his face still showing a look of shock, not knowing how to handle it for a moment. One must know that apart from this bizarre treasure, the Page of the Underworld River, he truly had no other way to ensure that the other party would keep their promise and not reveal the matter of the Baby-Nurturing Pill.

"Brother Fu, I think Fellow Daoist Han's words make sense. There is no need to use this Page of the Underworld River. I believe Fellow Daoist Han will not break his word." The beautiful woman in black, who had been like a mute from the beginning, actually spoke at this moment.

Her voice was somewhat hoarse, but full of an indescribable magnetism, and as her autumn eyes darted around, her whole person became extremely charming.

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"I have nothing to consider, and I agree to arrive at the appointed time as promised, Fellow Daoist. But this thing seems to conflict with something inside my body, so I am unable to write down a vow. However, Han Mou is a mere rogue cultivator, and I will remain in the Southern Border for the next half year and will not leave. I will also not tell anyone about this matter. It is better not to use this thing."

At this moment, the Page of the Underworld River was carried by a patch of azure mist as it flew back toward the old man surnamed Fu.

The old man surnamed Fu grabbed the page, an expression of shock still lingering on his face, and for a moment he did not know how to handle it. One had to know that apart from a bizarre treasure like the Page of the Underworld River, he truly had no other way to ensure that the other party would keep their promise and not reveal the matter of the Pei Ying Pill.

"Senior Martial Brother Fu. I feel that Fellow Daoist Han's words also have merit. It is better not to use this Page of the Underworld River. I believe Fellow Daoist Han will not break his word." The beautiful woman in black, who had been as silent as a mute from the very beginning, actually spoke up at this moment.

This woman's voice was somewhat hoarse, but it was filled with an indescribable magnetism, and as her autumn-like eyes shifted slightly, her entire person suddenly became extremely charming.

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