Chapter 385: Old Lin's Speculation, the Immortal Nether Spirit City

(The previous chapter added more than one chapter)

Yes.

Only those three great domains are truly powerful.

There are Immortal Venerables and Immortal Emperors of immeasurable power stationed there.

But I suspect something happened over there, and they've come again!

The old man spoke with a solemn expression.

What happened? They came? Who came?

Upon hearing it, Feng Qingyang looked bewildered.

The old man, upon hearing that, continued: "As it turns out, even Sect Master Feng, such a powerful figure, doesn't know what's happening over there."

That's right, Sect Master Feng, you've been hidden away for a long time and have only just emerged.

What I say has some basis; my old friends over there are all unreachable.

The last time this situation occurred was when the foreign races invaded our Great Tianyu World.

However, back then it was a full-scale invasion; our Tianyun Dao Domain and Ziyu Dao Domain were also implicated, and then the immortals fought desperately, resulting in today's Tianhuang Immortal Grave.

So I worry whether the foreign races have returned.

Feng Qingyang heard this and began to ponder.

Even crossing the Deathly Immortal Sea at the Immortal Emperor realm carries a risk of falling, if it truly is a foreign invasion.

News can't get through from there, and the strong ones from our two domains can't get over either; it's troublesome.

Of course, this is also just my guess, not very accurate, making Sect Master Feng laugh.

Let's not talk about this; have some tea, Sect Master Feng, please.

The old man lifted his teacup and said.

By the way, Old Lin, can the Immortal Grave be opened again after it's closed?

Feng Qingyang suddenly thought of this.

To be safe, why not go into the Immortal Grave myself to obtain the Spirit Guarding Stone?

And I can bring along my newly accepted fourth disciple for a round of training.

Didn't he say before that he really wanted to enter the Immortal Grave together for training?

Now it's perfect; the karmic force on his body has also been removed, so he can enter the Immortal Grave.

"Huh? Sect Master Feng, why are you asking this?" The old man was puzzled, then immediately said: "Sure, Sect Master Feng."

As the keeper of the Immortal Grave, after the New Era Immortal Grave trial opens, I can freely open the Immortal Grave.

That means: each time the Immortal Grave opens for training, the period is half a month.

After the myriad prodigies enter, the Immortal Grave entrance will close accordingly, but during this period the keeper can freely open and close it.

Hmm, that will do.

Upon hearing it, Feng Qingyang nodded.

Once Lin Feng has initially adapted to his exclusive technique, we can act.

……

Inside the Tianhuang Immortal Grave.

At this moment, Shi Hao and his group, after slaying Chen Mu and his two companions, continued onward.

The closer to the Immortal Grave's center, the more battle sounds along the way, yet the number of prodigies encountered is clearly much fewer.

Because most of the prodigies who entered know that the nearer to the Immortal Grave's center, the fiercer the competition for immortal treasures and opportunities becomes, so most dare not approach.

Especially the Immortal Grave's center, where the Spirit Guarding Stone is born, that is practically a hell‑level difficulty.

Every prodigy who competes here belongs to an Immortal Emperor‑level power.

Senior Brother, we should arrive in a few more days, right?

Our speed is already fast enough, but I'm afraid the Spirit Guarding Stone might be taken by someone else first.

Lin Bai spoke with a worried expression.

In this situation, I really want to recite a poem.

Seeking the immortal stone in the Immortal Grave, I was first robbed, tears streaming down.

Master raised his staff……

No, as far as I know, the emergence of the Spirit Guarding Stone also has a time.

It's roughly the sixth day after the Immortal Grave opens.

Now, calculating the time, we should just make it in time.

Qingxian beside him spoke, interrupting Lin Bai's unfinished masterpiece that was still brewing in his heart.

That's excellent.

After Qingxian said that, Shi Hao and his group all felt relieved.

Thus we need not fear the Spirit Guarding Stone being snatched by others first.

Time flew by, and the next day arrived.

The news that the Chen Immortal Clan's eldest son, Chen Mu, had been slain had already spread across most of the Immortal Grave.

This news shocked the prodigies of the Tianyun Dao Domain greatly.

After all, the Chen Immortal Clan is a top-tier Immortal King clan just below the Immortal Emperor‑level powers; thus the killing of their clan's eldest son naturally caused a huge sensation.

Have you heard? The Chen Immortal Clan's eldest son, Chen Mu, was actually annihilated by someone!

I've heard about it long ago, and I even know who did it.

According to the prodigies present at the time, Chen Mu was jointly slain by the prodigies of the Qingyun Immortal Sect and the immortal maiden Qingxian.

What! Clear Shallow Immortal? Chen Mu that scoundrel, is he coveting the Immortal's beauty? Where is his corpse? This young master will go whip the corpse!

"Even the Pure Shallow Immortal dares to act? You're courting death!" - OK.

Same as above; exclude.

"A heavenly pride cultivator furiously spoke out." - OK.

"\"heavenly pride\" means a genius cultivator." - OK.

"No, no, fellow cultivator, don't get agitated yet; besides, Chen Mu has already been turned into blood mist. Listen to me explain the details." - OK.

"Generic term for fellow cultivator, exclude. Chen Mu already." - OK.

"Alright, you say, no! Azure Cloud Immortal Sect? If I recall correctly, Chen Mu was on good terms with the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect, so how..." - OK.

"Names: Azure Cloud Immortal Sect (sect). Include. Chen Mu already." - OK.

"A heavenly pride cultivator chimed in: \"It's simple, just a dispute over interests. \"" - OK.

"Heavenly pride generic, exclude." - OK.

"No, that's not the case; they likely only had a superficial relationship. It's said that Chen Mu, bursting with killing intent, charged at a group from the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect and demanded that one of their female disciples remain." - OK.

"Chen Mu, Azure Cloud Immortal Sect already. Also 'female disciple' generic." - OK.

"The Azure Cloud group refused, leading to Chen Mu's fate." - OK.

"Azure Cloud (maybe short for the sect); but we already have the sect." - OK.

"The listening heavenly pride cultivators only then understood." - OK.

"Heavenly pride generic." - OK.

"So it's still about beauty? Truly, lust is a blade poised above the head." - OK.

No names.

"But if it's the Pure Shallow Immortal, what's the harm in me... my fellow cultivator taking a few strikes?" - OK.

"Pure Shallow Immortal generic, fellow cultivator generic." - OK.

"In a desolate ruin." - OK.

No names.

"After an indescribable sound rose and fell, it ended." - OK.

No names.

"After a long time, after a long time." - OK.

No names.

"Over a dozen heavenly pride cultivators, already lying limp, were thrown out, and a group from the Harmonious Union Immortal Sect also walked out." - OK.

"Names: heavenly pride generic, Harmonious Union Immortal Sect (sect). Include." - OK.

"Damn, I've finally recovered my cultivation." - OK.

No names.

"The heavenly pride cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan are quite tough, especially Chen Mu." - OK.

"Chen Immortal Clan. Chen Mu already." - OK.

"The Pure Shallow Immortal failed to obtain it and even lost a few trump cards for nothing." - OK.

"Pure Shallow Immortal generic." - OK.

"Harmonious Union Godson Xiao Che complained." - OK.

"Names: Harmonious Union Godson (title). Include. Xiao Che (personal). Include." - OK.

"Haha, I have to say, Chen Mu is really tragic." - OK.

Chen Mu.

"I heard he fled from us

Names: Azure Cloud Immortal Sect already. Harmonious Union Goddess (title). Include. Xiao Qing (personal). Include.

That's pretty absurd, and I don't know what this kid is after.

No names.

The northern half of the Immortal Tomb.

Names: Immortal Tomb (place). Include.

Godson, Chen Mu has already been wiped out by a group from the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect.

Godson (title). Include. Chen Mu, Azure Cloud Immortal Sect.

Heh, this godson knew this waste wouldn't work; I had expected it long ago.

Godson again.

Purple Feather Immortal Sect Godson Mo Yu spoke indifferently.

Names: Purple Feather Immortal Sect (sect). Include. Godson (title). Mo Yu (personal). Include.

At this moment, he was unusually calm; upon hearing the news of Chen Mu's demise, he showed no change in expression.

Chen Mu.

How far are we from the center of the Immortal Tomb?

Immortal Tomb (place). Include.

The most important thing now is to obtain the Immortal Spirit Guardstone, as well as that divine artifact hidden there.

Immortal Spirit Guardstone (item). Include. divine artifact (generic). Exclude.

With it, we can directly call upon the ancestor to act against the Azure Cloud Sect.

Ancestor (title). Include. Azure Cloud Sect (sect). Include.

By the way, Shi Hao and his group will also go there then, so we can eliminate them all at once.

Shi Hao (personal). Include.

Report to the godson, there are roughly two days' journey left.

Godson (title). Include.

Hmm, speed up; the remaining opportunities and immortal treasures can be taken after the godson obtains that treasure; there will be plenty of time.

Godson, Immortal Treasure (generic, exclude).

Time passed, and soon two days had gone by.

No names.

Now, on the sixth day of the Immortal Tomb's opening, the struggle among the heavenly pride cultivators inside has reached a white-hot stage.

Immortal Tomb (place). heavenly pride generic.

Among them, there are no shortage of heavenly pride cultivators who have obtained powerful inheritances and opportunities.

No new names.

Hahaha, Dao Master, I've understood! I'm going to soar to the heavens!

Dao Master generic, exclude.

Haha! This is actually the companion sword of an Immortal King titan! Our Ye family will rise!

Immortal King (rank). Immortal King titan (description). Ye Family (clan). Include.

Immortal King's companion sword? Hand it over!

Immortal King's companion sword (item). Exclude as generic.

Your Ye family is merely a minor Da Luo-level force; do you deserve an Immortal King's sword?

Ye Family (already). Da Luo-level force (description). Da Luo (realm). Include. Immortal King sword (item). Exclude.

Remember, the weak are never worthy of possessing the strong's things, because you are not worthy.

No names.

Immortal Peak, thatched hut.

Immortal Peak (place). Include. thatched hut (generic). Exclude.

Very good, Feng'er; in just a few days you've already initially mastered the first layer of your exclusive cultivation method.

Feng'er is a nickname for Lin Feng; treat as same person.

exclusive cultivation method (generic). first layer (generic). Exclude.

Also, thanks to the master and grandfather for their careful instruction these past days.

master (title). Generic? Could be considered a title but generic. Exclude. grandfather (generic). Exclude.

Lin Feng respectfully clasped his hands.

Lin Feng (personal). Include.

Upon hearing, Feng Qingyang and Lin Anye nodded together.

Feng Qingyang (already in glossary). Lin Anye (personal). Include.

Regarding this newly accepted fourth disciple, Feng Qingyang is still quite satisfied.

No new names.

Extremely high talent, excellent disposition, not bad.

No names.

That's pretty absurd, and I don't know what this kid is after.

Old Lin (generic form of address). Exclude per rule. Immortal Tomb (place). Include.

Feng Qingyang said to Lin Anye beside him, the time is about right; today is perhaps the day the Immortal Spirit Guardstone is born.

Feng Qingyang already. Lin Anye already. Immortal Spirit Guardstone already.

Once the guardstone is obtained, the mission can be completed; I also really want to know what the system's mysterious grand gift pack contains.

guardstone (generic). But it's short for Immortal Spirit Guardstone; we already have that term. system (generic). mysterious grand gift pack (generic). Exclude.

【Feng Qingyang: Realm: Immortal King Realm Eighth Layer】

Feng Qingyang. Immortal King Realm Eighth Layer. Include Immortal King Realm as a realm.

【Talent: All-Heavens Divine Body】

talent (generic). All-Heavens Divine Body (technique/physique). Include as technique: All-Heavens Divine Body.

【Cultivation methods and martial techniques: too many to calculate】

cultivation methods and martial techniques (generic). Exclude.

【Immortal Treasure: one hundred designated-person cultivation increase cards, Qinghong Slay Demon Sword, Immortal Venerable flying expel...】

Immortal Treasure (item class). Include. Designated-person Cultivation Increase Cards (item). Include. Qinghong Slay Demon Sword (item). Include. Immortal Venerable flying expel (item). Include.

【Disciples: Shi Hao (True Immortal Realm Second Level), Lin Bai (Heavenly Immortal Peak), Hua Qianyu (Heavenly Immortal Peak), Lin Feng (True Immortal Realm Fifth Level)】

disciple (generic). Exclude. Shi Hao (already). True Immortal Realm Second Level. Include True Immortal Realm as realm. Heavenly Immortal Peak. Include Heavenly Immortal Realm as realm. Hua Qianyu (personal). Include. Lin Feng (already). True Immortal Realm Fifth Level (same realm).

【Sect: Fourth-rank Sect Azure Cloud Sect: countless strong ones, disciples over a hundred thousand.】

sect (generic). Fourth-rank sect (rank). Include as sect rank: Fourth-rank Sect. Azure Cloud Sect (sect). Include.

【Current main mission: Honor the Heavenly Cloud Dao Region; current side mission: Obtain the Immortal Spirit Guardstone from the Celestial Wasteland Immortal Tomb.】

After completing this side mission and obtaining the reward, our sect's strength will soar once again.

Now check for any missing indices: we have all.

No new names.

I just don't know if it will again refresh the sect's highest combat power.

Currently, the sect's highest combat power is only a half-step Immortal Emperor, and there is no true Immortal Emperor realm overseer.

Wait, isn't my fourth disciple's grandfather an Immortal Emperor? I just don't know if our sect's grandiose deception works on him.

Seeing the seated Sect Master Feng staring at him, Old Ancestor Lin Anye's heart trembled; what does Sect Master Feng intend to do?

"Sect Master Feng, opening the Immortal Tomb is no problem for me; it's just a trivial matter."

"I just don't know what you...?"

The old man guessed: Sect Master Feng probably wants his own grandson Lin Feng to also go in for a trial.

"Nothing much, our sect is taking disciple Lin Feng in to handle some matters."

Upon hearing that it was exactly as he guessed, the old man exclaimed, "Ah, I see! Then I...!"

He hadn't finished speaking when he froze in place.

"Wait! Sect Master Feng, you said you also want to go in?"

"How? Can our sect not enter?"

"Sect Master Feng, I don't mean that; you should know the rules for entering the Immortal Tomb."

"Only prodigies with a bone age under ten thousand years may enter; otherwise, forcing entry will collapse the Immortal Tomb."

Lin Anye hurriedly explained.

Upon hearing that, Feng Qingyang rose to his feet and said, "Have I ever said I don't meet the entry conditions?"

Lin Anye:!!!

Lin Feng:!!!

What! Sect Master Feng means his bone age hasn't exceeded ten thousand years???

Under ten thousand years of bone age and yet possessing such heaven-defying cultivation???

By comparison, I've cultivated for several eons and only reached the second layer of Immortal Emperor Realm; I'm practically cultivating to a dog's level!

Not far away, Lin Feng was even more shocked, his mouth hanging open.

I originally thought my talent was already heaven-defying, with an eighteen-year-old bone age, having cultivated to the fifth-layer peak of True Immortal Realm.

But compared to my master, it's literally heaven and earth apart!

If I say I'm in the Void Layer, then my master's talent is practically in the Cosmic Layer!

The center of the Primordial Wasteland Immortal Tomb.

Here, at this moment, many prodigies are already waiting.

One sees that this place is vastly different from the rest of the Immortal Tomb; elsewhere it's basically barren, while here it's the opposite.

A vast expanse of solemn and majestic palace complexes, plus many magnificently grand pavilions and towers.

Countless towering sacred steles rise from the ground, and thick, intertwining immortal qi permeates every spot here.

This place is just like an immortal city where outside cultivators and immortals reside.

However, unlike the outside immortal city, which has inhabitants, this is a dead city.

"Immortal Nether Spirit City."

At this moment, Shi Hao and his group arrived before the spirit city; Lin Bai gazed at the plaque hanging above the city and murmured.

"I never expected there to be such a magnificent city within the Primordial Wasteland Immortal Tomb."

"Speaking of which, this should be the center of the Immortal Tomb, right."

Qin Han from behind spoke up.

Shi Hao and his entourage all couldn't help but praise the spirit city.

"This spirit city is called the Immortal Nether Spirit City; upon entering, one must strictly observe its rules, otherwise one will be forever lost within the spirit city, unable to leave."

Qing Qian, with a solemn expression, gave a serious admonition.

She then continued: "Within the spirit city, no fighting may occur, no building may be destroyed; otherwise, it will awaken the sleeping immortals within."

Upon hearing her say that, Shi Hao and his group all turned solemn.

Heed advice, eat your fill.

"If so, Miss Qian, when we contend for the Guardian Stone, will there definitely be a great battle?"

"The Spirit Guardian Stone is located in a huge ancient ruin behind the spirit city; fighting there will not awaken the immortals, but only that place allows it."

Afterward, Qing Qian further explained many details of the spirit city.

After Shi Hao and his group fully understood, they entered the spirit city.

Upon entering, they found the bright void instantly turned a dull gray.

The city gate behind them also vanished, as if they had entered another space.

"Let's go; we'll head straight to the ancient ruin behind the spirit city; the Spirit Guardian Stone is about to be born."

Who would have thought that just as Shi Hao finished speaking, the calm void around them rippled again.

Several dozen figures immediately appeared not far away.

Looking at their attire, they were unmistakably a group from the Union Joy Immortal Sect.

"Hey hey hey, who is this?"

"How such a coincidence? Aren't these the prodigies of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect? And there's Qing Qian, whom you love most, Che Di."

The leading Union Joy Goddess, upon seeing Shi Hao's group not far away, immediately brightened and spoke teasingly.

"Yo, your mother's head," the hot-tempered core disciple Long Aotian from Shi Hao's side couldn't hold back first, retorting with a friendly greeting.

"You......!"

"How? How? Come hit me!"

Seeing this, Long Aotian continued to provoke.

Anyway, with the spirit city's rules in place, what do I have to fear?

If this paralyzed goddess really dared to make a move, that would be quite entertaining.

Heh, Qing sister, let's not waste time with them; hurry to the ancient relic—first to the Spirit Guardian Stone, then we'll talk.

By then, we'll have plenty of time to deal with them.

After Xiao Che finished speaking, he glanced ahead at Qingqing; the covetous look in his eyes was utterly undisguised.

What Brother Che said is right; let's go.

You wait for me; when we reach the ancient relic, I'll settle things with you.

It's obvious she also knows the rules of Spirit City; before leaving, she even threw out a harsh warning.

After this minor disturbance, Shi Hao and his group continued forward.

The closer they got to the city center, the heavier the atmosphere became, and the sky grew even darker.

By the way, Miss Qing, what are spirit guardians?

You can think of them as spiritual entities born after a powerful immortal's fall.

Such beings can only arise in specific places; they can cultivate, and even gradually recover memories of their past lives—essentially a rebirth.

I see, there's such an explanation.

We're almost at the inner city; remember, once inside, whatever you see is all illusion.

You must absolutely not speak to anyone; just pretend you didn't see them.

Otherwise, these spirit guardians will drag you into another dimension, from which you can never escape.

When she said this, Qingqing's voice rose considerably, and she gave a solemn warning.

These are all things the family elders repeatedly warned us about before we came.

There have been many instances where prodigies were bewildered inside the inner city.

Some were disturbed by the spirit guardians and mistakenly thought they had reached the outside world.

Others were confused by spirit guardians that had taken the form of their own relatives.

Even more absurd, one prodigy, upon seeing the luxurious brothel inside the inner city, couldn't resist going there to listen to music…

Of course, after the inner city's rules were spread, such incidents never occurred again.

Because basically everyone who comes here is a renowned prodigy; once they know the rules and take precautions, those spirit guardians can't confuse them at all.

That said, we still can't be careless.

Soon after.

Shi Hao and his group then arrived at the so-called inner city.

When they all entered, despite being mentally prepared, they were still shocked.

All they saw was the inner city's extraordinary prosperity, with lavish decorations everywhere and cultivators hawking their wares.

On the broad streets, pedestrians thronged shoulder to shoulder, bustling exceedingly.

Oh dear, welcome, all you prodigies, to my immortal city! I have a hereditary peerless immortal sword—wonder if any of you are interested?

I also have a few hereditary elixirs of immortal-king grade; if you prodigies are interested, I'll give them to you.

Come, a few prodigies, take a look at my place! I can let you feel the bliss of wandering like an immortal—surely you'll be reluctant to leave.

Many stepped forward to talk with Shi Hao's group, either hawking goods at low prices or offering gifts.

Moreover, the madam of a brothel warmly approached them to greet them.

But every member of Shi Hao's group remained unmoved, simply pretending not to see or hear, and continued walking forward.

When these people saw that Shi Hao's group ignored them,

they too stopped coming forward to greet them, the sly gleam in their eyes fading directly into dullness.

"Hao'er, I am your master—why haven't you come to pay respects?"

"Qingyun disciples, return quickly—something has happened to the sect!"

"Qing girl, what are you doing here? Hurry back with your father."

All along the way, tempting voices kept sounding from behind them, trying to lure them to turn back.

But Shi Hao's group still paid no attention, just kept moving forward; when they encountered many pedestrians blocking the path,

they didn't stop either, but went straight through the crowd.

Soon after, they walked out of the inner city of the Xianming Ling City.

All the scenery behind them then shattered apart.

"Phew, we finally made it out."

"The illusions created by those spirit guardians are quite realistic—thanks for the reminder, Miss Qing."

Qingqing glanced around the surroundings, then spoke again: "Master Shi, we have already arrived at the rear of Spirit City."

"The ancient relic is not far ahead."

Upon hearing that, Shi Hao nodded.

Along this journey we've endured many dangers, and now we have finally arrived.

Once we obtain the Spirit Guardian Stone, the task assigned by our master will be completed.

Then we can go seek opportunities and treasures, and after that just wait for the immortal tomb's exit to open.

No more talk—let's go.

……

Within the magnificently grand ancient relic,

the top prodigies from the two great Dao realms had already been waiting here.

The so-called top prodigies—at the very least—are prodigies from the highest immortal-king clans.

It's not that other forces can't come; it's that they simply lack the strength to participate in the struggle for the Spirit Guardian Stone.

Even if they managed to obtain it by luck, relying on the power behind them, they simply couldn't hold onto it.

Just as that heavenly pride said: 'The weak are never worthy of possessing what the strong possess.'

'There's still the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before the Spirit-Stone Guardian appears, right?'

'Well, roughly, but this time the contest will surely be extremely fierce—look, even the Mo Yu Divine Son of the Zi Yu Dao Domain has come.'

'Also, the Huang Yan Divine Son of the Cang Yuan Immortal Sect and the Crown Prince of the Tian Liu Immortal Kingdom—Zi Yu Dao Domain's lineup this time is not to be underestimated.'

The heavenly pride of the Tian Yun Dao Domain and the heavenly pride of the Zi Yu Dao Domain split into two factions, and they were wary of each other.

On the Tian Yun Dao Domain side, the leaders are the divine sons of the two major Immortal Emperor powers, and likewise on the Zi Yu Dao Domain side.

Just looking at the lineup, the Tian Yun Dao Domain side is slightly at a disadvantage.

'No matter what, we must not let the people of the Zi Yu Dao Domain seize the Spirit-Stone Guardian, or else we would lose face.'

'Remember, when the time comes just block the people from the Zi Yu Dao Domain; besides, this place isn't only about the Spirit-Stone Guardian—worst case, we'll just look for other opportunities.'

A heavenly pride directly ordered his own clansmen.

Time passed bit by bit, and the atmosphere in the ancient ruins grew increasingly solemn.

'Look quick, someone else is coming, and it seems to be from our Tian Yun Dao Domain side.'

'It's the Qing Shi Immortal Clan's Qing Xian Immortal Maiden and those from the Qing Yun Immortal Sect.'