Chapter 405: The Emergence of the First Immortal Mountain

"I've encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation recently and cannot break through! I've thought about it for a long time and found no solution, so I had to come and ask for your help!"

Ye Linger pouted, the look of distress on her face deepening.

"So that's what it's about! Tell me what parts you don't understand!"

Zhang Nuo had thought something major had happened. It turned out to be just a bottleneck in cultivation, which was the most common occurrence for cultivators. However, he had an expert like Chunyangzi by his side to guide him, so he never felt the weight of such bottlenecks, but Ye Linger was completely different.

During the Foundation Establishment Stage, Liu Qingshan could still offer her some advice, but after her cultivation advanced to the Golden Core Stage, Liu Qingshan was also at a loss for some of her questions.

Seeing that Zhang Nuo had time to help her solve her problems, Ye Linger beamed, having long since cast the matter of Su Haizhen to the back of her mind, and began chattering away incessantly.

Two days later, when Ye Linger walked out of Zhang Nuo's Cave Abode, her face was full of joy, and her next goal was to go to the Purple Mansion Immortal Cave! Having received the answers, her state of mind was suddenly enlightened; perhaps she could use this excellent opportunity to advance her cultivation even further!

Finally having sent Ye Linger away, Zhang Nuo sat cross-legged in his Cave Abode. He had intended to calm his mind and cultivate for a while, but every time he closed his eyes, he saw nothing but the image of Su Haizhen!

"Sigh!"

A heavy sigh from Zhang Nuo echoed through the vast Cave Abode. He prided himself on having reached a state of mind that remained calm amidst chaos, yet who would have thought that a mere Su Haizhen would make him unable to settle his heart!

"Hehe, Kid Zhang, you've lost your heart to that little girl!"

The fluctuations in Zhang Nuo's heart did not escape Chunyangzi's senses at all. A malicious laugh made Zhang Nuo feel very uncomfortable.

"Senior! Zhuge Qing was already a headache for me back then; how could I fall into the entanglements of romance again?"

With a stern expression, Zhang Nuo said resolutely.

"Don't put on an act with me. You are a sentimental seed by nature; you'll sprout wherever you're planted!"

Chunyangzi feigned anger. Zhang Nuo was left speechless by this remark! His exterior could fool anyone, but it could never fool the Chunyangzi within him.

"Actually, Kid Zhang, finding a Dual Cultivation partner isn't bad. Besides, this girl Su isn't as cunning as Zhuge Qing. I think you two are quite a good match!"

"Forget it! The Senior's affairs are more important!"

Zhang Nuo shook his head, as if he hadn't considered Chunyangzi's words at all. Since he couldn't cultivate anyway, Zhang Nuo simply walked out of the Cave Abode and flew toward Yulong Hall.

Just as he entered the hall, he saw Liu Qingshan looking troubled, talking to Zhou Huizheng about something!

"Old Four, you've come just in time!"

Seeing that Zhang Nuo had arrived, Zhou Huizheng immediately stood up.

"What happened?"

Zhang Nuo was completely confused by the two of them. Ever since the battle at Taixu Palace, the Giant Linger Pavilion had finally enjoyed a few days of peace. Could it be that another major event had occurred?

"I don't know if this counts as news, but the First Immortal Mountain on the Xianhuan Continent has emerged!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Nuo's eyes lit up! The emergence of the First Immortal Mountain was definitely a major event, one that could overshadow everything else. It seemed the recently peaceful Xianhuan Continent was about to erupt into a bloodbath once again! Thinking of this, Zhang Nuo's gaze fell upon Zhou Huizheng; surely the other party didn't want to get involved with the First Immortal Mountain too!

"Pavilion Master, you don't intend to..."

Before Zhang Nuo could finish his sentence, Zhou Huizheng chuckled and waved his hand.

"This old man doesn't have that kind of ambition. Yulong Immortal Mountain is enough for our Giant Linger Pavilion! But Old Four, you don't know this: the appearance of this First Immortal Mountain is completely different from the other immortal mountains!"

His expression shifted. Zhang Nuo felt that things were not as simple as he had imagined. He remained silent and continued to listen to Zhou Huizheng.

"Inside the First Immortal Mountain, there are countless stone giants and earth giants, as well as a significant number of demonic beasts. The stone and earth giants can be explained, as they are everywhere on the Xianhuan Continent, but the origin of those demonic beasts is highly suspicious. That's not all; it is said that there are numerous spatial rifts on the immortal mountain. If one is not careful and falls into one, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

Zhou Huizheng looked astonished. After hearing this, Zhang Nuo frowned deeply. According to common logic, the First Immortal Mountain should be rich in Spiritual Qi, so how could it be like this? Having earth and stone giants was nothing, and even a few powerful demonic beasts were understandable, but the appearance of spatial rifts on an immortal mountain was very hard to fathom!

Spatial rifts are caused by the tearing of space. Generally speaking, even if one were to look for them intentionally, they are very hard to find in the Human Realm. Yet, on the First Immortal Mountain, there were many, and they hadn't closed. What kind of power could allow these spatial rifts to exist intact?

"Has anyone entered the First Immortal Mountain so far?"

Zhang Nuo looked up and asked Zhou Huizheng.

"Of course, otherwise how would this news have spread! However, few of the cultivators who entered the First Immortal Mountain have come out alive. I heard that dozens of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators have already fallen inside!"

Sighing deeply, Chunyangzi said helplessly.

"Dozens of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators have fallen!"

Zhang Nuo's mouth hung open for a long time. What kind of place was this First Immortal Mountain to have caused so many high-level cultivators to perish?

"Those people didn't know the dangers of the First Immortal Mountain at first; they only realized it after entering. But by the time they wanted to leave, it was very difficult! According to the cultivators who escaped, there are many Cave Abodes inside the First Immortal Mountain, and they contain a vast amount of treasures. Just getting one or two pieces would be enough to dominate a region!"

Previously, when Zhou Huizheng spoke of the dangers of the First Immortal Mountain, he always showed fear, but as soon as he mentioned the word 'treasures', his eyes lit up immediately! Zhang Nuo, however, was not interested in such treasures. Even if one obtained them, one had to be alive to use them. If one lost their life, what use were treasures?

In fact, Zhang Nuo already had quite a few treasures; he was not lacking in Magic Treasures at all. That was why he was like a full man who didn't know the hunger of the starving. If one were to find any other existence at his level, it was unlikely anyone would have as many Magic Treasures as he did!

Seeing that Zhang Nuo had no reaction, Zhou Huizheng was greatly surprised. Even Magic Treasures hadn't moved him. After a moment of thought, he continued:

"I also heard that on the First Immortal Mountain, there is a type of lightning element called Purple Lightning Wild Thunder! This lightning is the nemesis of all demonic creatures in the world!"

Upon hearing the name 'Purple Lightning Wild Thunder', Zhang Nuo's eyes lit up instantly! He had heard this name from Chunyangzi before! During the battle with Ba Wang Gui, Zhang Nuo had been at his wit's end precisely because he lacked something to restrain demonic creatures. Furthermore, he would encounter extraterrestrial demons during his future advancements. If he didn't have a method to restrain demonic creatures, it would become the greatest obstacle to his advancement!

As Zhou Huizheng spoke, he stole glances at Zhang Nuo from the corner of his eye. Seeing that he was finally tempted, a knowing smile immediately appeared on his face!

"So, I also want to venture into the First Immortal Mountain. Perhaps I might find some opportunity!"

Zhang Nuo remained silent because he was talking to Chunyangzi inside him.

"Senior, is it possible for 'Purple Lightning Wild Thunder' to exist in the Human Realm?"

"I can't say for sure. This lightning is extremely hard to find; even in the Immortal World, it is difficult to obtain. However, based on the development trends of the Xianhuan Continent back then, I think there is a seventy percent chance it's true!"

Chunyangzi was knowledgeable and experienced; after a brief calculation, he spoke.

"Since that's the case, I will make a trip! I'll try my luck! If I can obtain it, that would be best; if not, I'll treat it as training!"

After Zhang Nuo advanced to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, his state of mind had not reached the level to break through to the late stage, so a proper period of training was necessary!

"Pavilion Master! How about this: if you intend to go, I will accompany you!"

Zhou Huizheng had been waiting for these words from Zhang Nuo. He was overjoyed and was about to say something when he saw Su Mubai and Su Haizhen walk in from outside the hall!

They had also received news about the emergence of the First Immortal Mountain and knew that Zhou Huizheng would not let such a great opportunity pass, so they immediately expressed their intention to go along!

After a moment of thought, Zhou Huizheng agreed. After all, with Su Mubai's cultivation, having him along would certainly save a lot of effort regarding Arrays and Restrictions!

When Zhang Nuo's gaze fell upon Su Haizhen, he couldn't help but sweat for her. Her cultivation had not yet reached the Nascent Soul Stage; it would be very dangerous if she went along too!

The young girl saw his concern in Zhang Nuo's eyes but did not point it out, merely smiling and nodding slightly at him! The meaning seemed to be: Don't worry, I'll be fine!

Zhou Huizheng didn't pay much attention to Su Haizhen. Since she wanted to go, not bringing her would make it seem like he was afraid she would be a burden! To avoid offending anyone, he agreed!

A few days later, after handing over all the affairs on Yulong Immortal Mountain to Yang Huzi, Zhang Nuo and the other three boarded a Flying Magic Tool belonging to Zhou Huizheng and set off toward the depths of the Xianhuan Continent! The location of the First Immortal Mountain was precisely the center point of the continent, and the distance between it and Yulong Immortal Mountain was far more than tens of thousands of li!

The four of them sat inside the Flying Magic Tool, each holding a Jade Slip in their hands, which contained nothing but information regarding the First Immortal Mountain; this First Immortal Mountain was named: Taidou! In terms of surface area, it was much larger than the other thirty-plus immortal mountains! However, this immortal mountain was fraught with danger; if one took a single wrong step, their life would be in peril!

Zhang Nuo slowly withdrew his Divine Sense from the Jade Slip, his expression exceptionally grim; judging solely from the information in the Jade Slip, even with his cultivation and divine abilities, it would be very difficult to protect himself!

He glanced at the other three and saw that they were still studying the contents of the Jade Slips, when suddenly Zhang Nuo's gaze fell upon Su Haizhen; after pondering carefully for a moment, he finally moved his lips and sent a voice transmission to her!