Yinshan Record

Chapter 561 The Underground Caverns Lurk Like Intestinal Fog (Part 1)
Once in the water, each of the three naturally displayed their unique abilities.

Gongshu Yun produced a bright pearl, a water-splitting pearl, a common magical artifact found in the East Sea. This object could isolate water vapor and form a clever cavity around its master.

This further convinced Su Che that although Elder Gongshu came from the South China Sea Sword Sect, which had the word "sea" in its name, he was probably not skilled in naval warfare.

Using such water-dividing methods to travel demonstrates that the person has little knowledge of water.

However, the Venerable Galeng, who came from the Witchcraft Sect, was even more superior. He used some secret Witchcraft Sect technique, and dark scales grew all over his body. His eyes turned into snake shapes, and he moved underwater like a fish at an extremely fast speed, already putting distance between himself and Gongshu Yun.

Su Che, however, shook his joints, and sword energy formed a chilling sword circle around him, cutting through the water. He was the most at ease among the three.

Such methods naturally caused the well-informed Venerable Galeng and Gongshu Yun to exchange a glance, noticing the surprise in each other's eyes.

They had naturally witnessed such techniques before. This sword circle had a name on Jade Sun Mountain: the Returning Wind Sword Circle. It was a protective technique derived from the Returning Wind and Withered Snow Sword Qi, and only by cultivating the Returning Wind and Withered Snow Sword Qi to a high level could one possess such power.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Lengchan was used for traveling, which made the two of them even more convinced of the reputation of "Yu Yang Zhengzong".

It seems that the Jade Yang lineage is indeed real, otherwise how could such a person appear in the wild?

Lingzhenzi was overjoyed.

He had also met Liu Yi, a disciple of his martial uncle. His martial uncle had specifically taught Liu Yi the Returning Wind and Withered Snow Sword Qi and the Returning Wind Sword Circle so that Liu Yi could impersonate someone from Yuyang Mountain. At that time, he had witnessed Liu Yi using this technique, but it seemed that he was not as proficient as Zuo Lengchan was now.

It seems that the Jade Yang Sect is indeed a real entity.

Lingzhenzi, who came from the Jade Scenery Path, one of the most mysterious lineages in this world, naturally knew the past of Jade Sun Mountain and couldn't help but speculate.

After the great battle that split the sects on Yuyang Mountain, the other faction did not disappear completely as rumored. Instead, some members escaped and rebuilt, accumulating strength.

And Zuo Lengchan should be a descendant of this lineage.

It's true that you can't find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it doesn't take any effort to get it.

If one wants to seize the ancient underworld, the most important thing is to avoid the eyes and ears of the Xuandu Palace and obtain the qualification to enter the ancient underworld legitimately.

A fabricated Yu Yang Authentic Sect is nowhere near as effective as the genuine Yu Yang Authentic Sect.

Lingzhenzi could hardly contain his joy and made up his mind that after killing the Zhu Yan, he must take Zuo Lengchan to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Cave in Yuyang Mountain. If the senior guarding the secret cave in Yuyang Mountain also recognized Zuo Lengchan's identity.

Hehe, that's a sure thing.

While the three of them were preoccupied with their own thoughts, Lingzhenzi led them around in circles, eventually leading them into a hidden underwater passage.

This secret passage is connected to the Qinhuai River by waterways, but the gap is only wide enough for one person to pass through. There are no traces of magic at the connection point, only a clump of water plants growing haphazardly.

If it weren't for someone leading the way, anyone would have mistaken this crevice for an underwater pit.

However, shortly after passing the junction, stalactites began to crisscross like teeth ahead. After about a mile, they finally entered a cave. The cave was crisscrossed like a spider web, and a faint mist permeated the air.

"There's something strange about this fog."

Gongshu Yun frowned; he had just struggled quite a bit to keep up with the group. "They can actually block divine sense detection. Brother Lingzhenzi, what exactly is this place?"

As he spoke, Venerable Galeng looked at Lingzhenzi, the other half of his body.

"Where this place is is not important. What is important is that this place is just right to prevent others from discovering your whereabouts, so that you will not expose yourselves, right?"

Lingzhenzi said calmly, but his eyes kept looking at Zuo Lengchan.

Zuo Lengchan was quite composed, much more so than the other two.

Su Che remained calm, as this was his second time in such a place. The last time, he had infiltrated this underground for the reincarnation of the Yin-Yang Dharma King and had even fought with Ling Zhenzi here. He was well aware of the power of the mysterious mist in this cave.

"The Zhu Yan is a scourge that everyone should kill. This beast has repeatedly ruined the plans of the Rakshasa Sea. Why not just execute it in the open? Why bother doing it in this cave?"

Gongshu Yun looked at Lingzhenzi warily: "Brother Dao, you wouldn't be...?"

"It is precisely because it is a scourge that we must conceal our true intentions," Lingzhenzi sneered. "If we were to act outside, countless people would covet the power of this calamity and try to interfere. Besides, don't you all trust me?"

They probably don't trust you.

Su Che said, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Brother Dao, please lead the way."

"Brother Zuo is indeed quick-witted and straightforward, truly embodying the spirit of swordsmen. Everyone, please follow closely, for if you get lost in this fog, you may never be able to get out again."

The implication was clearly that Gongshu Yun was being indecisive and not straightforward enough.

Ling Zhenzi suddenly disappeared into the fog, and Su Che and the others quickly followed. The fog was layered and could block divine senses. Even though Su Che was very fast, he could hardly keep up with Ling Zhenzi's pace.

The group hurried along, and after walking for about ten miles, they finally arrived at a huge cave.

This cave clearly shows signs of having been inhabited, with huge torches burning on the four walls, their light illuminating the entire cavern through the eerie mist.

It was several tens of feet high and nearly a hundred feet wide. In the very center stood a huge bronze cauldron with twisted demonic characters engraved on it. A foul stench wafted out of the cauldron. To the left and right of the cauldron were three yellow futons, covered in dust, indicating that no one had been there for a long time.

"The blubber of the East Sea dragon whale can emit light that can penetrate thousands of feet, yet it cannot even illuminate this cave."

As a wandering cultivator who had traveled the East China Sea for many years, Venerable Galeng immediately recognized what the torches on the cave wall were.

The East Sea Dragon Whale is a mythical sea creature, said to possess dragon blood. Once grown, it is said to have magical power comparable to a cultivator who has attained the elixir of immortality. The fat of this creature can emit a bright light when burned, illuminating an area of ​​six miles around. It is an essential item for ships in the East Sea to break through the sea fog.

Whale blubber is therefore extremely expensive, costing the same as gold of the same weight. I never imagined there would be so much of it here.

"Why is this cauldron covered with Heavenly Demon script?"

Gongshu Yun looked alarmed: "When did such a demonic den appear beneath Jiankang City?"

(End of this chapter)