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257: Foundation Establishment cultivators attack”Swallowing that section of finger bone, suspected to belong to an ancient strange beast, actually triggered such a deep-seated Bloodline transformation... The origin of this little fellow is probably more extraordinary than I imagined.”

Lin Jingyu mused inwardly, growing a little more expectant about what kind of surprise this little thing would bring after waking up.

He did not disturb his sister’s Cultivation or Little Ash’s slumber, and lightly stepped into the house, activating the hidden entrance leading to the underground secret chamber.

Inside the secret chamber, the Cold Qi remained, but it was now supplemented by a vibrant, lively vitality.

The spirit eye spring in the center bubbled and flowed; the spring water was crystal clear, and the Spiritual Qi it emitted was not only purer and denser, but also carried a unique icy vitality, nourishing everything within the secret chamber.

Around the spring eye, the few spiritual plants Lin Jingyu had previously planted were growing exceptionally well, their leaves unfurled, glowing brightly, absorbing the dense Spiritual Qi.

Some of the gains from the Secret Realm could be put into the spirit eye to catalyze its ripening.

The Spiritual Qi emitted by the spirit eye was now increasingly dense.

It was more than enough for his Cultivation.

He sat cross-legged on the cold jade prayer mat, not immediately starting his Cultivation, but first closing his eyes to concentrate his mind.

He meticulously reviewed and deduced all matters in his mind, such as today’s Ancestral Hall resolutions, personnel assignments, Family future plans, and potential risks, confirming there were no oversights before slowly circulating the Evergreen Art and the Spirit Refining Art.

Pure Spiritual Qi surged into his body like a tide, nourishing his Meridians, replenishing his consumption, and consolidating his Ninth Layer of Qi Refining Realm. His mind gradually settled into a state of emptiness, merging with this small world.

He began practicing the classic texts obtained from the Secret Realm, as well as the various knowledge contained within the Taihao Elixir Canon, to strengthen his foundation and compensate for his shortcomings... Meanwhile, a dozen miles away, deep within the Black Mountain Range, was Eagle Beak Ravine.

The night was deep as ink, the moon hidden and stars sparse. The massive, eagle-beak-shaped cliff resembled a crouching giant beast in the night, casting a frightening shadow.

At the bottom of the ravine, the river water surged and roared, crashing against the rugged reefs, producing a thunderous boom that only highlighted the surrounding silence.

Inside the newly established mine camp, several bonfires burned stubbornly, crackling as they tried to dispel the late-night Cold Qi and darkness. The firelight illuminated cautious yet slightly weary faces.

The patrol teams were composed of a mix of newly arrived Mortal Martial Artists and Lin Family Cultivators, carefully feeling each other out.

For these Mortal Martial Artists, the excitement of first setting foot in a Land of Immortals had slightly faded. Now, there was more instinctive vigilance toward the unfamiliar environment, along with anticipation and unease about the future.

A young Lin Family Cultivator lowered his voice and spoke to the slightly nervous Mortal Martial Artist beside him:

”Relax, Brother Wang Meng. This ravine entrance is protected by a Formation; ordinary Yao Beasts dare not approach. As long as we follow the rules and don’t mess up, the Young Clan Leader and the Clan Chief will definitely not treat us unfairly.”

The Martial Artist named Wang Meng tightened his grip on the Bintie Long Staff and nodded heavily:

”Immortal Master, don’t worry, I understand! I will definitely work hard and strive to... to Breakthrough to the Innate Realm as soon as possible!” His eyes shone with longing.

It wasn’t just him; the rest of the people also harbored ambitions in their hearts.

Why were they, who were Superior Figures in mortal towns, willing to come here to serve as slaves and maids?

Wasn’t it all to become stronger!

And the promise of a sliver of possibility for Immortal Cultivation, given by that young Immortal of the Lin Family with extraordinary bearing.

However, right under this seemingly peaceful night sky.

Without warning, a massive, cold, suffocating Coercive Pressure suddenly bore down from the sky, as if the Nine Heavens were collapsing.

It was as if an invisible giant mountain had crashed down, instantaneously enveloping the entire Eagle Beak Ravine.

”Ugh!”

”Thump! Thump!”

The Lin Family Cultivators in the Early Stage of Qi Refining instantly turned paper-white. The circulation of Spiritual Power within their bodies abruptly froze, as if they were sealed by invisible ice. They struggled to breathe, saw stars, and were on the verge of fainting.

As for the Mortal Martial Artists, they felt as if they had been targeted by a Primeval Giant Beast, and boundless terror erupted from the depths of their Souls.

They immediately went weak in the knees, collapsing onto the ground in utter horror. Even those at the Acquired Peak, like Wang Meng, trembled violently, barely able to prop themselves up with their staff. Their teeth chattered, and their eyes were filled with an incomprehensible, extreme terror.

That was absolute suppression on the level of life itself! It was the despair of ants facing the collapse of the sky!

The bonfire light flickered violently and unsteadily, seeming as if it would be extinguished completely the next moment. The moisture in the air seemed to condense into frost.

A black shadow, as if peeled away from the deepest darkness of the night, silently appeared in the Void Realm directly above the mine entrance.

The newcomer wore a wide black robe, their face completely shrouded in the deep shadow of the hood. Only a pair of eyes shone in the darkness, radiating cold, ruthless light that looked down upon all living beings.

They were like a lofty Deity, indifferently looking down upon the struggling ants on the ground.

The aura emanating from their body was vast as the sea, unfathomable, carrying a terrifying sense of oppression. This was clearly a true Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

”Hmph!”

A cold snort, like the friction of ten thousand years of ice, clearly pierced through the roaring water sounds and drilled into the ears of everyone below, causing their Divine Souls to shake and their Qi and Blood to churn.

”A mere Lin Family, an ant-like Family, was lucky enough to obtain some meager Opportunity, yet they don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth. Do they really deserve to monopolize this mine and Spiritual Field? What a waste of heavenly resources, truly courting death!”

The hoarse, cold voice, carrying unconcealed contempt and greed, echoed in the Ravine Valley. Every word was like an ice pick stabbing into everyone’s hearts. He slowly raised his right hand, fingers slightly spread, his posture as casual as brushing away dust.

In an instant, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi violently surged, gathering toward his palm.

A colossal, earthen-yellow giant hand, condensed from pure Spiritual Power and Malevolent Death Qi, suddenly materialized in the air.

The giant palm covered the sky and obscured the sun, its palm lines clear as ravines. It radiated a terrifying might capable of crushing mountains and obliterating life, carrying an immensely frightening aura.

It was about to violently claw down towards the mine entrance and the camp below! Intending to crush everything, including the mine itself!

The people in the camp were drained of color, and despair, like a cold tide, instantly overwhelmed their minds. A Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

That was a Legendary Figure, an existence that could not be resisted or reached!

”Buzz!”

At the critical moment! Around the camp, the pre-embedded Formation bases suddenly erupted with dazzling light!

Streaks of water-blue and cyan-wood spiritual light shot up into the sky, rapidly intertwining and wrapping together, forming a translucent light shield that flowed with clear water ripples and the phantom image of vibrant vines, firmly protecting the entire camp.

The Lin Family had invested a considerable cost to set up this Tier 1 High Grade Composite Defensive Formation—the [Water Wood Purity Formation]—which activated automatically upon sensing a fatal threat.

”Boom!”

The pitch-black giant hand violently clawed down onto the light shield, emitting a deafening, heart-stopping, terrifying boom.

The light shield trembled intensely, ripples spread wildly, and the light flashed rapidly, emitting an overwhelmed “creaking” sound.

It seemed as if it would shatter the next moment, but ultimately, it managed to withstand the Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s seemingly casual strike.