Immortal Road.

The two discussed many details, the secrets of which were unknown to outsiders. Then, the patriarch of the Kong family lost his temper on the spot and caused a scene at the Xun Gu Sect, seemingly ending the meeting on bad terms.

After they returned, they launched a fierce war!

The Confucian aristocratic alliance launched a full-scale counterattack, venturing into both the vast underground river layer and the Jade Shattered Cold Pool.

Suddenly, war broke out everywhere, and both the upper and lower levels were in dire straits, with the situation changing drastically.

The Xun Gu Sect immediately responded, sending troops to various places to provide emergency relief.

As the war situation escalated, the Ghost Valley Holy Land on the fourth level below also believed that the Confucian school was putting pressure on them. The Liang lineage leader personally sent a message to Xungu Sect to stabilize their retreat.

Elder Huicong, recognizing the dire situation, was dispatched to the front lines at a certain location in the underground river layer.

Lin Shan and the Kong family patriarch also fought fiercely in the Jade Shattered Cold Pool, occasionally showing their faces. Their fight was evenly matched, but the battles below were evenly matched.

Overall, the Confucian alliance was large and powerful, while the Xun Gu sect was difficult to manage due to its vast territory.

At first, many people thought that the Xun Gu Cult was so powerful before, so why has it fallen so low now?

After a long period of fighting, they gradually felt the pressure from the full-scale outbreak of Confucianism in Lu. After giving up a lot of territory and shrinking their forces, they slowly achieved a balance of power.

Lin Shan, having laid out his backup plans in various places, secretly descended to the third level without anyone noticing through the passage left behind by the Ghost Valley Holy Land.

As for those guarding the passage, they never imagined that someone could break in even with the Xun Gu Sect guarding the outside. A gentle breeze blew by without them noticing.

However, the Wind Release technique is effective in the first two levels, but it is only effective in the third level, the sea of ​​magma.

Lin Shan wandered around until he arrived at the entrance to the Tai Xuan Holy Land's earth veins. He prepared to follow the old path taken by the Silent Avatar, detour through their Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder, and descend to the fourth level.

The area is now protected by layers of arrays and restrictions, making it more than twice as heavily guarded as before.

However, he still had two Infernal Molten Worms left. After scouting the area, he found a corner and easily broke through an opening to slip inside.

Then comes the classic impersonation part: grab any disciple from the Tai Xuan Holy Land to take their place, and once they reach the fourth level, they secretly break through the earth veins to escape when no one is watching.

Black mud churns within the mantle layer, the pressure is unprecedented, and only ruthless individuals can survive there, including the Nirvana Avatar and the Bear Mountain Man.

Lin Shan didn't go looking for the two; he told them to go play somewhere else and went to wait outside the Yin-Yang Mysterious Ladder of the Vast Sacred Land.

Not long after, the patriarch of the Kong family arrived.

"Master Lin is so fast! He arrived even before me!"

The patriarch of the Kong family descended from the Yin-Yang Mysterious Ladder of the Vast Sacred Land, presumably with internal support; this was the agreed meeting place between the two.

Looking at the high-hanging staircase, its white light shines straight through the darkness, like a road leading to heaven.

There are four more like this on the fourth floor!

"The Yin-Yang Mystic Ladders of the Five Holy Lands are already 80% complete. It's probably not long before the final connection to the earth veins is made; it's just a matter of time."

The constant sabotage and disruption never stops, but it cannot stop the overall momentum of progress.

As long as the earth veins are continuously excavated, the construction of the mystic ladder can be completed very quickly. The only drawback is the cost of materials, but the Holy Land is wealthy and can afford it.

The moment the tunnel is completely dug through will be the moment we step into the fifth level!
"These days, various forces have been sending people to expand their search on the fourth level for the Yin-Yang Mystic Core, and it is said that they have already made progress."

"So fast!"

Lin Shan was startled. His Nirvana Avatar had been swaying in the Flowing Curtain, but he had never heard of this rumor. Little did he know that the Five Holy Lands had already quietly locked onto their target.

If it weren't for the revelation from the patriarch of the Confucius family, he would probably have been kept in the dark without even realizing it.

"According to internal sources within the Great Sacred Land, the spiritual object is located in the southwest corner, roughly within a radius of several dozen miles, based on detection and calculations. The powerful figures from the five great sacred lands have already led their people there in secret."

So, the Ghost Valley Holy Land must have known about this, but it didn't inform the Xun Gu Sect at all.

Lin Shan's gaze was cold.

That makes sense. How could the Seeking Ancient Sect possibly have a chance to get their hands on such a treasure?
As for the 20/80 split, it's nothing but a joke to fool people!

"What a sacred place of Ghost Valley! Now don't blame this leader for being ruthless."

Without delay, the two did not stop.

With the patriarch of the Confucius family leading the way, they forged ahead through the darkness.

With their combined strength as great supernatural beings, the two moved through the mantle layer as if on flat ground, and were able to see through the hidden spies from various factions from time to time.

The closer they got to the target area, the more hidden sentries they found, who were infiltrating and fighting each other, turning the area into a battlefield in a short time.

The two ignored the question and continued to explore inside.

The deeper you go, the more you realize something is wrong. The density of the black mud flowing here is extremely high, giving you a feeling of being top-heavy and light-footed. You always feel like you're walking upside down, and while your body feels light, your soul feels heavy.

The true essence within the body is always restless and wants to run rampant, so it must be suppressed with divine consciousness.

"This feeling is correct, it's the Yin-Yang Mystic Core. This thing will unconsciously affect everyone and everything around it. Let's follow our senses and go deeper into the innermost part!"

The patriarch of the Kong family was filled with excitement. He pushed forward with an invisible light enveloping his entire body, and continued to move forward despite the pressure.

Lin Shan remained silent, only releasing the Hellfire, which burned fiercely around him, burning through the surrounding black mud.

Suddenly, a barrier was broken through, and everything went dark. The previously transparent fourth layer lost its light, and the five clearly visible Yin-Yang Mystic Ladders disappeared without a trace.

They seemed to have entered a completely dark environment.

Lin Shan was about to try to see if he could light the way when he was stopped by the Kong family patriarch who was standing next to him.

"Don't act rashly. This should be the Yin-Yang Realm, where powerful beings from other holy lands are also hiding. Even the faintest light here will shine as brightly as a star. If you are exposed, you will become the target of everyone!"

The Yin-Yang Boundary.

It is a fixed area formed by the Yin-Yang Mystic Core at the beginning of its birth in the mantle layer, which spreads continuously and forms a world of its own, possessing all sorts of incredible wonders.

The two moved forward silently until a sudden flash of light appeared! It seemed as if a flash of fire had passed through the darkness.

"Ok?"

They immediately looked over, only to find that the light had only been on for a moment before going out, as if someone had done it intentionally.

That wasn't the end of it. Suddenly, another bright light appeared on the other side, only to disappear by the time people realized what was happening.

"I understand. They are searching for the location of the Yin-Yang Core, while also trying to prevent themselves from being discovered."

The patriarch of the Confucius family immediately guessed the reason.

The Yin-Yang Core is hidden within the Yin-Yang Realm, where there is no light, making it extremely difficult to find. Therefore, everyone is taking shortcuts, using the flashing lights to search their surroundings.

Just then, a faint, elusive sound suddenly came to my ears.

"Chihong, you've taken more than ten photos and still haven't found him. We know your location perfectly well."

The sounds within the Yin-Yang realm were also confused, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, sometimes near, sometimes far, and could be heard throughout the entire space, yet their exact location remained unknown.

The speaker's voice was that of a woman, clear and melodious like a nightingale's song, like pearls falling onto a jade plate.

"Hmph, Ping Shuang, you're not much better. You only dare to chatter behind my back. If you've got the guts, come and face me for a lesson!"

The indignant voice of Venerable Burning Fire, Chi Hong, rang out. It turned out that the one who had just spoken was Venerable Orchid Sword, Ping Shuang, from the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect. Everyone else remained silent, as if only these two were conversing in the vast realm.

Just as Venerable Chi Hong of the Fiery Sect illuminated the area once more, a sword light suddenly shot out from the side, striking like a startled dragon!
"Ping Shuang, you..."

Chi Hong was shocked, never expecting that this woman would actually come to find him in person.

In their hasty attempt to defend themselves, they were forced into a chaotic and disorganized situation.

Lin Shan and the Kong family patriarch were also drawn to the scene, where they saw the two powerful beings instantly clash and engage in a fierce battle.

Orchid Sword Venerable Ping Shuang seized the initiative and then pressed his advantage relentlessly, each move aimed at killing him.

Crimson Flame Venerable Chi Hong lost the initiative due to momentary lapse in attention and was forced to retreat steadily, his hands and feet flailing and unable to turn around.

This is actually normal, because those with great supernatural powers have very few methods; their abilities depend on how many great supernatural powers they possess, so the advantage of striking first is extremely important.

Lan Jian Zun Zhe seized the opportunity and pressed him relentlessly, making him so angry that he almost vomited blood.

"Ping Shuang, you haven't even found the Yin Yang Core yet, and you're already going to fight me to the death? Aren't you afraid that the other three guys will get the better of you?"

As he said this, several pairs of eyes in the darkness were indeed using the light from their battle to search for the Yin-Yang Core.

Even Lin Shan and the Kong family patriarch were no exception.

Suddenly, a white light flashed on the other side!
The great scholar Meisha appeared out of nowhere and moved in a northwest direction.

Meanwhile, Duan Tong, the Grandmaster of Military Strategists from the Ghost Valley Holy Land, emerged from the darkness and rushed straight to a certain place.

Their goals are essentially the same!
They found their way by following the beams of light from the battle between Venerable Burning Fire Chi Hong and Venerable Orchid Sword Ping Shuang, and immediately tried to snatch the spiritual object into their arms.

"Boom~"

As they drew near, the two suddenly clashed, the light from their exchange illuminating the surrounding area, and a hazy, black, circular shadow suddenly appeared.

"Yin-Yang Mystic Core!"

The two used this to determine their final positions, and immediately put down their opponents to grab them at the same time.

"Bang bang!"

Ping Shuang and Chi Hong suddenly turned around and stopped them.

The exchange just now was merely their way of turning the tables on us; in reality, it was also a way to openly and fairly establish our dominance.

In this two-on-two situation, neither side has gained an advantage.

Lin Shan and the Kong family patriarch remained impatient, waiting for the last person to appear.

This person should be a great master of the Tai Xuan Holy Land, who has always been quite mysterious and has never shown himself.

If this person doesn't come out, neither will the other two.

After all, the five players on the field should be most wary of each other, and no one expected that a powerful outsider would intervene.

However, the person never showed up, leaving them to wait, and the four people on the other side became even more anxious and chaotic.

No one can predict who will take the Yin-Yang Core next.

"Master Lin, let's sneak in and prepare to make our move."

The patriarch of the Kong family could no longer tolerate it. He feared that someone else would get there first and it would be difficult to take it back. Therefore, he decided to seek wealth and honor in danger.

Lin Shan had no objections. His main purpose on this trip was to provide assistance, so he naturally focused on the patriarch of the Kong family and took the opportunity to see what kind of powerful figures the various holy lands were.

Just before the deadline, the Great Scholar Meisha Wind suddenly blew in a strong wind and instantly sucked the black blob out of the inside, about to be sucked into his palm!

"How dare you?"

"Let go!"

"Stop!"

The three abandoned their opponents and turned around to stop the interception.

That dark shape seemed to be quite intelligent; it turned around and ran away immediately, not bothering with any pretense.

Looking at the slippery black shadow, the patriarch of the Kong family became even more certain that such a spiritual substance could only be the Yin-Yang Mystic Core.

"Bring it to you!"

He suddenly emerged from the darkness, seized the opportunity, and grabbed the object in one swift motion!
How could it go so smoothly?

Even Lin Shan was taken aback.

However, the next moment they realized something was wrong. The dark, unremarkable thing was struggling violently in the hands of the Kong family patriarch, emitting a 'squeak' sound.

The latter's pupils contracted, as if trying to identify what it was.

Then this thing exploded!
"Bang~"

It became a final, resounding sound, as countless drops of black liquid splattered everywhere, covering the face of the Kong family patriarch.

what! ! !
He screamed and desperately covered his face with both hands, as if he wanted to scratch his face raw.

The other four stopped fighting at the same time and stood in a row with ambiguous smiles on their faces, as if they had planned it beforehand.

"The Daoist brother from Taixuan Holy Land did indeed show up, but it's a pity he was disfigured as soon as he appeared. I wonder how he feels?"

The patriarch of the Kong family was speechless at this moment. Through his fingers, one could see that terrifying face, which was covered with black ink splattered on it, revealing pitted black earthworm-like patterns, making it extremely terrifying and ferocious!
"Hahaha, our luring the snake out of its hole was quite successful. We directly beheaded the great supernatural being of the Tai Xuan Holy Land, and then instantly broke through a path, reducing one enemy. Brilliant, brilliant!"

"This is all thanks to the Shadow Rat of the Ghost Valley Holy Land. It's perfect for confusing people and even those of the same level have to be wary of it, let alone launching a surprise attack?"

"Should we take this opportunity to see who this person is? Perhaps he's an old acquaintance of ours?"

Seeing them chatting and laughing, Lin Shan immediately understood.

This so-called battle is just a pretext. It's actually a show for outsiders to lure out the powerful cultivators of the Tai Xuan Holy Land and kick them out first!

The dark figure was a sneak attack, designed to lure them into a trap!

As a result, the powerful cultivator from Tai Xuan Holy Land was not lured out, but the patriarch of the Kong family was lured out instead.

"No, what kind of situation is this?"

Lin Shan couldn't understand why the Ghost Valley Holy Land and the Tai Xuan Holy Land, who weren't originally allies, would go to the trouble of sending people and resources to plot against the Tai Xuan Holy Land.
What kind of deals and inside stories were involved, and what was he unaware of?

Seeing the Kong family patriarch struggling violently, the powerful cultivators from the four holy lands surrounded him, leaving him in a difficult position, hiding in the shadows.

The patriarch of the Kong family was too hasty and ended up falling into a trap he shouldn't have been in, taking the fall for someone else and now becoming the target of everyone's criticism. Should he save him?

Because of the mutual assistance agreement between the two parties, it was impossible for him to stand by and watch the patriarch of the Kong family perish.

Because once the other party's identity is exposed, then the fact that he and the Kong family patriarch were so close and inseparable would seem very strange and would not be in line with his original intention.

So we need to save them, but how to save them is the question!
He believed that there must be another true master of the Tai Xuan Holy Land nearby, secretly observing everything before him.

(End of this chapter)