Chapter 818: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 818 Corroding Bone Forest Sea!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The rotten moss beneath the tree was soaked through with red juice, forming sticky pools of water.

In the pools lay countless bones of cultivators and demons, their surfaces covered with countless tiny gu worms, gnawing at the remaining flesh and emitting a faint rustling sound that sent chills down the spine.

At the base of the tree, a pitch-black entrance hid behind the rotten moss and bones, billowing black smoke rising from within, the mist mixed with faint insect chirps, as if connected to the Netherworld.

Seeing this scene in Qingxi Valley, Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "Sinister!"

The writhing centipede patterns on the bark, the poisonous insects densely packed within the fruit, and the entrance connected at the tree's base—all proclaimed its strangeness.

This thing must be a sinister spirit plant that had lived who knows how long, perhaps already bound to the Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

"Qiong Valley, Mayfly Sacrifice, Nine-Headed Worm... where are they?"

"Are we supposed to drill inside to investigate?"

"But it's not Mayfly Day yet!"

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At the same time, on the Huang Yuan of the Central Region, a flying ship tore through the lead-gray clouds, flying toward the area shrouded in miasma ahead.

On the ship, the four seal characters "Dongting Immortal Sect" shone brilliantly.

Xu Ping'an, Li Yueyao, Jian Hanxin, and others were about to reach their destination.

The farther the ship went, the thinner the spiritual energy around them, replaced by thick yin evil and decaying qi.

The originally clear sky was now covered by heavy gray miasma clouds, the light dim as night.

Li Yueyao leaned on the railing, gazing at the death-filled region ahead, her eyes holding both curiosity and a touch of nervousness: "Brother Ping'an, is that the Immortal Falling Abyss?"

Xu Ping'an stood to the side, hearing this he raised his eyes to look, seeing that place like a spreading gangrene, constantly eroding the earth, then he nodded: "Mm, probably."

Jian Hanxin walked slowly to stand beside the two, his gaze solemn as he swept over the front, then he spoke loudly to the Dongting Immortal Sect disciples on the ship: "Everyone, ahead is the Immortal Falling Abyss.

In half an incense stick's time, we will reach the outer outpost.

Before entering the outpost, I will first introduce everyone to the situation of the Immortal Falling Abyss, to avoid you mistakenly entering dangerous ground and losing your lives for nothing."

Hearing this, everyone gathered around, each with a rather solemn expression.

Though they were the new generation of geniuses of Dongting Immortal Sect, they also knew the danger of the Immortal Falling Abyss and dared not be the slightest bit lax.

Jian Hanxin's voice was steady and powerful, clearly transmitted into everyone's ears: "The Immortal Falling Abyss is not an ordinary vertical abyss, but a vast forbidden land polluted and cursed.

What we are going to reach is the outermost Corroding Bone Forest Sea.

This forest sea was once the most spiritually beautiful mountains and forests of the Central Region, but due to the pollution of resentment, it has become the dangerous place it is today."

"Hiss!"

The sound of sharp intakes of breath rose and fell.

Jian Hanxin continued: "The Corroding Bone Forest Sea is filled with gray corpse spirit mist, which can slowly erode a cultivator's protective spiritual light; long-term inhalation will cause qi blood decay and damage to the foundation.

Mixed in the wind are countless resentments of the dead, easily triggering negative emotions such as irritability and grief; those with unstable minds are extremely prone to qi deviation.

Besides this, most of the vegetation in the forest has been demonized; trees may suddenly come alive to ambush.

As for demons, they are countless.

There are Corpse Forest Walkers formed from corpses and resentment, Blood Thorn Demon Trees that can shoot thorny vines and hallucinogenic spores, and Shadow Thieves skilled at hiding and ambushing, who love to eat cultivators' eyeballs and essence blood."

The disciples felt their hearts tighten; someone couldn't help but ask: "Elder Jian, then aren't we in danger at every step in the forest sea?"

Jian Hanxin nodded: "Indeed danger lurks everywhere, but danger and opportunity coexist.

In the Corroding Bone Forest Sea there are Blood Crystal Ore, Resentment Iron, and other special resources, as well as a small number of spirit herb variants not fully corrupted; these are all of great value.

But remember, do not act alone; you must travel in pairs.

When encountering demons, first judge their Dao Xing and weaknesses, then act within your capabilities.

Though this training is to hone combat ability, you also cannot seek death."

As he spoke, the flying ship slowly descended onto a relatively flat empty space.

Around the empty space were built five palaces, namely the Golden Hall, Wood Hall, Water Hall, Fire Hall, and Earth Hall; the outside was laid with defensive arrays and restrictions—this was the temporary outpost Dongting Immortal Sect had established on the outskirts of the Immortal Falling Abyss.

Inside the outpost, voices were clamorous; besides Dongting Immortal Sect disciples, there were also many cultivators from other sects and clans, all come to train or seek treasures in the Immortal Falling Abyss.

After the flying ship landed, Jian Hanxin ordered the disciples to rest inside the outpost, and to distribute exploration tasks uniformly in the evening.

Everyone dispersed; Li Yueyao quickly caught up with Xu Ping'an, her cheeks slightly flushed, her tone carrying a touch of expectation: "Brother Ping'an, when we explore the Corroding Bone Forest Sea later, I want to go with you~"

Xu Ping'an paused, turned to look at her, his expression calm and unrippled: "No."

The expectation on Li Yueyao's face faded, a touch of loss rose in her eyes, and she asked in confusion: "Why?

Although my cultivation is not high, I can still help!"

Xu Ping'an said in a flat tone: "You are only Foundation Establishment Stage, while I am already Golden Core Stage.

This time entering the Corroding Bone Forest Sea, I plan to hunt thousand-year Great Demons, even Demon Kings.

The aura of these beasts is extremely oppressive to you; let alone participating in battle, a slight carelessness would put you in danger."

He did not look down on Li Yueyao, but knew well the danger of the Immortal Falling Abyss, and was unwilling to let the other lose their life due to a moment's negligence.

After all, both sides' parents were acquaintances; everything had to be considered thoroughly.

Li Yueyao felt a pang of distress in her heart, but did not give up; she took a deep breath, raised her eyes to look at Xu Ping'an, and said with a determined gaze: "Brother Ping'an, my cultivation is low so I cannot fight head-on, but I can assist you.

I carry many pills, spirit talismans, and spirit tools with me, and can also help you keep watch around, avoiding risks in advance.

Moreover, in such a dangerous place, you can't always fight alone, can you?"

Without waiting for Xu Ping'an to answer, she added, "Don't worry, I won't drag you down!"

Xu Ping'an looked at the determination in her eyes, fell silent for a moment, and finally stopped refusing, saying lightly, "You must promise me that no matter what happens, you will follow orders."

Hearing this, Li Yueyao's eyes lit up with joy, and she nodded quickly: "I will definitely be obedient and never drag you down!"

After confirming, the two began discussing team members.

There were two choices for forming the Hunting Demon Team: one was to team up with fellow disciples of the Dongting Immortal Sect, because they were familiar with each other and had tacit understanding, so safety and stability were both higher.

But the drawbacks were also very obvious.

Among the Dongting Immortal Sect disciples accompanying them this time, most were at the Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage disciples were few and far between, and their overall strength was not top-tier, making it difficult to deal with thousand-year-level demons.

The second choice was to team up with xiuxian zhe from other cultivation forces.

The outpost at the Outer Perimeter of the Immortal Falling Abyss gathered geniuses from all forces, with many people to choose from, and there were no shortage of powerful figures.

Especially Xu Ping'an, relying on the reputation of his Heaven-grade Golden Core, surely many xiuxian zhe would be willing to team up with him to mutually guarantee safety.

Initially, Xu Ping'an was more inclined to team up with fellow disciples, after all they trusted each other and needed no guard.

But after a change of thought, he abandoned this idea.

For this experience training, besides slaying demons and improving cultivation, he also wanted to see the techniques and fighting methods of xiuxian zhe from other sects, taking this opportunity to learn from each other's strengths and broaden his own horizons.

If he always teamed up with fellow disciples, it would be difficult to achieve this goal.

Immediately, the two began selecting people.

But just as they arrived at the place for teaming up, Xu Ping'an was stopped by someone.

This person wore a purple robe, had a handsome appearance, and a refined aura.

A Chang Jian hung at Yao Jian, his eyes were sharp like an eagle, and his face had a half-smile.

Xu Ping'an sized him up while asking, "Who are you?"

The other person smiled slightly: "I am your father!"