Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

Chapter 152 Predecessor Tombs
The place Sister Jia was pointing to was a huge, dark cave entrance that looked no different from an ordinary cave.

However, after Zhang Yan scanned the area with his divine sense, he immediately discovered something amiss.

Outside the cave, there were countless dense, transparent threads. These threads were so fine that they were not easily perceived even with divine sense if one was not careful.

Senior Sister Jia was able to sense those threads because she was already at the late Foundation Establishment stage, while Zhang Yan was able to detect them because his spiritual sense was stronger than that of ordinary people.

That's how these spider webs were discovered.

"It's a Cave Demon Spider!"

Zhang Yan immediately determined the origin of these spiders.

"Yes, Cave Spider, we've really hit the jackpot this time."

Senior Sister Jia said excitedly, "I never expected to encounter a Cave Demon Spider here."

The Cave Demon Spider is a very special kind of monster.

They live in caves and do not actively hunt. Instead, they constantly lay out spider webs, making it difficult for any living creature to survive if it passes through their caves.

This is why there are so many spider webs next to its cave.

This is the Cave Spider's special hunting method, and also its attack method. If you are not careful and step on these spider silks, you will be immediately entangled by them.

And don't be fooled by how thin these spider silks are.

In fact, these spider silks are very tough, and even a flying sword cannot easily cut them. Most importantly, these spider silks are also highly poisonous.

This cave spider must be killed.

This is Zhang Yan's idea.

Because the spider silk of the Cave Demon Spider is perfectly compatible with his Heavenly Net technique, they can be refined together to increase the power of his Heavenly Net.

This is important to him.

The reason why Senior Sister Jia was so excited was that there was usually a rare and precious natural treasure growing in the caves of the Cave Demon Spider... Spider Mushroom.

This is a very peculiar mushroom that can almost only coexist with spider-like monsters. Among them, the Cave Demon Spider is a cave-dwelling monster, so the probability of it existing is very high.

Although the spider mushroom is only a second-tier low-grade spiritual plant, it has a special function: it can cleanse a person's soul.

A strong soul means the ability to easily comprehend supernatural powers and Dao principles, which is extremely important for cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage.

It is precisely for this reason that the spider mushroom, although only a low-grade spiritual plant, is still considered a valuable plant.

However, it is extremely valuable.

Moreover, they are often available but unsold.

"What did you find?"

While Zhang Yan was chatting with Senior Sister Jia, Lei Wanbao also rushed over in a hurry.

Senior Sister Jia also told Lei Wanbao about what she had discovered.

"The cave spider?

Spider mushroom!!

"Holy crap, we've struck gold this time!"

Upon hearing that it was a Cave Demon Spider, Lei Wanbao immediately became excited.

This is a Cave Demon Spider.

An absolutely precious monster.

"Since everyone is interested, let's go in and take a look."

"I have no interest in spider mushrooms, but I need the silk sacs of the Cave Demon Spider." Zhang Yan glanced at the two men and said to them.

Although their relationship is extremely close.

However, the proper division of interests should still be done.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if something unexpected happened.

"can!"

Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, Senior Sister Jia exchanged a glance with Lei Wanbao and agreed without hesitation, even though the silk sacs of the Cave Demon Spider were not cheap in the market.

However, it still falls short compared to the spider mushroom. Since Zhang Yan has given up on the spider mushroom, they naturally won't disagree.

As for the distribution of the spider mushrooms, that was a matter between Senior Sister Jia and Lei Wanbao. After discussing it, the two quickly decided on the distribution.

Then the three of them prepared to go inside.

"Let's lure this cave spider out and kill it first, then go in."

Having decided on the allocation, the next step is to kill this Cave Demon Spider. You should know that the Cave Demon Spider is an earth-attribute demon beast, proficient in earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magical technique).

If they didn't lure it out and left it in the cave, it would be really difficult for Zhang Yan and the others to kill it.

But once you lure him out, things will be different.

After all, the Cave Demon Spider's skills are almost entirely limited to its spider silk and earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic/escaping technique); the rest is just earth-dog-like abilities!

Not worth mentioning at all.

"Let me do it."

Senior Sister Jia reached out and drew a yellow paper figure in her hand. The paper figure was drawn so realistically that it even had a terrifying quality.

With a low shout from her.

The paper figure seemed to be inflated, rapidly growing thicker and stronger. In just the time it takes to breathe, it became a lifelike being.

"go with!"

Senior Sister Jia pointed.

The paper figure immediately headed towards where the Cave Demon Spider was.

Haven't walked a few steps yet.

The paper figure stepped onto a spider web.

"Chi~"

The moment the paper figure came into contact with the spider silk, a wisp of blue smoke appeared, caused by the potent poison on the spider silk.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding spider silk, like sharks smelling blood, began to continuously wrap around the paper figure.

In an instant, the paper figure was wrapped up like a cocoon.

"Wow~"

The moment the paper figure formed its cocoon, it was pulled by a force towards the cave of the cave spider.

"Don't let him in, or that beast won't come out." Zhang Yan said as he flicked out a silk thread.

It connected to the cocoon.

Start pulling it outwards.

However, he did not use particularly great strength, but rather struggled against the cave spider.

This was to prevent his power from becoming too great and causing the Cave Demon Spider to abandon this hunt.

Only when they display roughly the same power, or even slightly weaker power, will the Cave Spider emerge from its cave.

Sure enough, it didn't take long.

A huge foreleg slowly emerged from the cave, constantly exploring its surroundings.

Then a hairy, six-eyed spider head emerged from the hole.

And this time.

Senior Sister Jia and Lei Wanbao had both concealed themselves.

We are just waiting for the other party to appear.

Zhang Yan, on the other hand, pretended to be a companion of the trapped person.

Although the cave spider was already at the Foundation Establishment stage, its intelligence was ultimately limited. Upon seeing Zhang Yan and the cocoon, it immediately launched an attack.

It opened its mouth and sprayed out a spider web, trying to trap Zhang Yan.

However, Zhang Yan was not flustered at all when faced with the spider web. He simply opened his mouth and breathed out a mouthful of flame, which burned the spider web to ashes.

Taking advantage of the moment when the Cave Demon Spider was confused.

Zhang Yan used all his strength and pulled hard.

The spider never expected Zhang Yan to possess such power.

Caught off guard, the spider's entire body was pulled out of the cave.

Looking at the enormous size of the Cave Demon Spider.

Zhang Yan didn't need to say anything at all.

Lei Wanbao and Senior Sister Jia immediately took action.

Senior Sister Jia activated a golden flying sword, while Lei Wanbao held up an ancient bell with one hand.

The golden flying sword swelled in the air, growing from the size of a palm to the size of a door in the blink of an eye.

He slashed down at the Cave Demon Spider.

No.

It was less of a slash and more of a slap. The poor cave spider didn't even understand what was happening in mid-air before it was cleaved to the ground by the sword.

In an instant.

Blood splattered everywhere, the earth shook, and the power of the sword directly smashed a huge crater in the ground, pinning the cave spider to the ground.

It can be said.

It was almost pierced through.

"Hiss hiss hiss~" The Cave Demon Spider kept howling and shaking its body, trying to get off the giant sword.

However, his swaying body did not free him from the flying sword's restraints; instead, it made things worse for him.

Large chunks of flesh kept falling from its body as it struggled, making it look extremely pitiful.

"Die!"

At that moment, Lei Wanbao's attack arrived.

The ancient bell in his hand spun in the air before landing directly on the head of the Cave Demon Spider.

"Dang~"

The ancient bell suddenly rang, and then a bolt of lightning struck the head of the Cave Demon Spider.

Although the cave spider used an earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique or method to escape from a monster's lair), it was completely useless and was directly pierced by the lightning.

Break its head.

In just three breaths, this mid-Foundation Establishment stage Cave Demon Spider died!
"Fortunately, it fulfilled its mission."

Upon seeing the Cave Demon Spider dead, Lei Wanbao quickly walked over and said happily.

"Alright, pack your things, let's go find the spider mushroom."

Senior Sister Jia rolled her eyes at Lei Wanbao, and then spoke.

"As previously stated, the silk pouch belongs to Junior Brother Zhang."

After Senior Sister Jia finished speaking, Zhang Yan also took out the silk pouch from the body of the Cave Demon Spider.

Only three people cleaned up the body.

Then they began to walk towards the other person's cave.

Upon entering the cave.

Everyone smelled a fishy, ​​foul odor.

All three subconsciously adjusted their breathing; as cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage, they had already completed their internal circulation.

One can maintain a state of deep breathing for several hours without any negative effects.

The cave of the Cave Spider looked quite large, but once they actually went inside and took a few steps, they immediately discovered a problem.

"this place……"

Lei Wanbao looked at the surrounding walls, his expression changing: "This doesn't look like a spider nest at all; it looks like it was man-made!"

“That’s right. Although the Cave Demon Spider has gained some intelligence, it’s impossible for it to create such a wall.”

Senior Sister Jia agreed.

The walls inside this nest are clearly man-made; they couldn't possibly have been made by a monster.

"This place might be a tomb."

Zhang Yan carefully observed the wall, then used his powerful divine sense to make calculations, and finally came to a conclusion.

"tomb?"

Upon hearing this news, both Senior Sister Jia and Lei Wanbao's faces immediately lit up with joy.

Although I don't know what kind of tomb it is.

but……

In the world of cultivation, tombs often represent opportunities.

There are even quite a few legends about it.

They all obtained some cultivation techniques and rare treasures from the tombs of their predecessors, and then rose to prominence, becoming cultivators and creating a family or even a sect.

These things are so exciting just thinking about them.

So when they learned that it was a tomb, both Lei Wanbao and Sister Jia were somewhat unable to control their emotions.

After all, someone who can build a tomb in the Tianmu Mountains must be quite powerful.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to enter the heart of the Tianmu Mountains.

"Let's go, let's keep going and see."

Zhang Yan was also aware of the other party's thoughts.

So I plan to go in and take another look, if it really is the tomb of some senior figure.

This time, they might actually reap considerable benefits.

The further you go inside.

The more obvious the artificial traces, the better.

Finally, they saw a broken opening that led to a corridor-like area.

Clearly, the actual tomb lies behind this corridor.

This cave spider must have crawled out from inside.

Upon receiving this news, Zhang Yan and the others immediately became serious.

If a Foundation Establishment stage demon beast is used to guard a tomb, then this senior is very likely to be a Golden Core stage cultivator.

If that's the case, then things are getting a bit complicated.

A tomb of someone who has reached the Golden Core stage.

They didn't know what dangers awaited them inside.

"What do you say?"

Zhang Yan looked at the two of them, wondering if they were preparing to go back or continue exploring.

"Of course, we should continue exploring!"
What's there to be afraid of?

Lei Wanbao said indifferently.

Although he was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he had many spiritual treasures protecting him, as well as talismanic treasures and talismans capable of attacking Golden Core stage cultivators.

They were faced with a tomb that appeared to be only at the Golden Core stage.

Lei Wanbao was not afraid at all.

Instead, I was a little excited.

After all, a dead Golden Core cultivator is no longer a Golden Core cultivator.

"I'm also planning to go and explore it." Unlike Lei Wanbao, Senior Sister Jia wasn't so confident.

But when it comes to cultivating immortality, how can one be so certain of success?

and.

Senior Sister Jia's situation is rather special.

She is now in the late Foundation Establishment stage, but unfortunately she is still some distance from the Golden Core stage. Without any special opportunities, she may never be able to enter the Golden Core stage.

Previously, she had almost given up on the Golden Elixir Project.

But now, with the opportunity right in front of her, she absolutely cannot give it up.

What God does not take, is to be blamed.

She absolutely cannot give up this opportunity.

Zhang Yan's case was even simpler.

He is powerful, and he also has the hair bestowed upon him by his grandmaster, Qingluan.

There are also jade talismans belonging to true disciples.

If you don't even dare to attempt this, then you shouldn't bother cultivating immortality.

Just go home and farm.

"Okay, since we all want to go, let's go in together and split the stuff equally."

Zhang Yan glanced at the two of them, then spoke softly.

"Junior Brother Zhang, don't bother to take care of us. Although your cultivation level is the lowest, your strength is indeed stronger. We can distribute the rewards according to our contributions."

Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, both Senior Sister Jia and Lei Wanbao shook their heads and rejected his suggestion.

"In that case, fine, let's distribute them according to contribution."

Hearing what the two said, Zhang Yan nodded. It's best to just be polite about this kind of thing and let it go. Anyone who insists on getting to the bottom of it is truly brainless.

Similarly, if Lei Wanbao and Senior Sister Jia really don't know what's good for them, then there won't be another treasure hunt!

(End of this chapter)