Urban Martial Saint

Walking through this cave, Ye Qing discovered three people trapped within the Devouring Demon Flower. Two of them belonged to the Church, and the other was from Huaxia, one of the peak masters brought by Nalan Jingwei.

These three individuals were peak masters, any of whom would be considered a contemporary powerhouse if taken outside. However, now trapped within the Devouring Demon Flower, they were completely powerless to resist, doomed to slowly wait for death in the flower’s grip.

Ye Qing had no intention of rescuing them, and moreover, he understood that even if he released them, they would immediately turn against him. Rather than facing such betrayal, letting them perish in the Demon Hideout Cave seemed a better way to rid the world of harm.

As Ye Qing walked through the cave, he carefully observed the surrounding stone walls to see if there were any inscriptions left behind. Yet after traversing the cave, he found nothing. Of course, he wasn’t completely without harvest; along the way, he discovered three Famed Instruments hidden in the cave. Though they had been left for quite some time, their power was still formidable, far surpassing ordinary Famed Instruments.

Looking at these three Famed Instruments, a thought came to Ye Qing. Throughout history, those venturing into the Demon Hideout Cave seeking secrets of the Demon Sect certainly weren’t weaklings. They entered the cave fully prepared, with abundant supplies and bringing their strongest weapons to guard against unexpected events. Therefore, those who entered the cave must also have brought many Famed Instruments.

Those daring enough to explore the Demon Hideout Cave were certainly top figures of their times. Such people carried Famed Instruments with them that were not ordinary items but rather strong weapons. After entering the cave and taking a wrong step, they were certain to die in there. Though deceased, the Famed Instruments they carried remained behind in the Demon Hideout Cave, just like the three Famed Instruments Ye Qing discovered. There must be similar treasures in other caves. After all, in each cave of the Demon Hideout Cave, many have perished!

By estimation, over thousands of years, at least tens of thousands dared to enter the Demon Hideout Cave. The number of Famed Instruments brought into the cave is probably an astronomical figure, exceeding the total number of Famed Instruments Ye Qing has seen.

For peak masters, aside from the top-tier Famed Instruments, others don’t hold much significance. However, for those below the peak level, Famed Instruments greatly enhance their power. Thus, Famed Instruments have always been coveted treasures for any family or force. A family’s strength not only depends on the number of masters but also significantly on the quantity of Famed Instruments. Even Shen Family Manor, a Martial Holy Land, only possesses a mere hundred pieces. Yet the Demon Hideout Cave likely holds not fewer than a thousand pieces!

Thinking about this, Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel excited. Having over a thousand Famed Instruments would undoubtedly shock the world and alter its balance. With so many Famed Instruments, countless people would go mad for them!

However, not everyone can retrieve the Famed Instruments hidden within the Demon Hideout Cave. Caves holding Famed Instruments are certain to contain Devouring Demon Flowers within. Areas with Devouring Demon Flowers aren’t places anyone can freely access. In reality, across the entire world, only Ye Qing is fearless of the Devouring Demon Flower. Despite there being not fewer than a thousand Famed Instruments in the cave, only Ye Qing can retrieve them all. That is to say, every Famed Instrument in the Demon Hideout Cave belongs to Ye Qing; he is the true owner of them all!

Holding those three Famed Instruments, Ye Qing felt extremely excited and invigorated. He quickly exited the cave and entered the next one, searching meticulously. He indeed found five more Famed Instruments in another cave, confirming his theory that wherever Devouring Demon Flowers are found, Famed Instruments are left behind. As Ye Qing searched further, the closer he got to the outer caves, the more Famed Instruments he found. However, the potency of those closer to the exterior diminished somewhat. After all, those reaching the deepest part would undoubtedly possess exceptional strength, and the Famed Instruments they carried wouldn’t be weak.

At a fork in the path, four caves with Devouring Demon Flowers branched off, and with many such forks in the Demon Hideout Cave, there are hundreds of caves like these. Ye Qing explored fewer than twenty caves, finding over a hundred Famed Instruments within. And then, the numbers increased as he proceeded, indicating he could potentially discover over a thousand Famed Instruments entirely, a truly terrifying figure.

In one particular cave, Ye Qing discovered a black Velvet Armor lying on the ground. As he touched the Velvet Armor, it felt soft, akin to an ordinary autumn garment, with nothing notably unique. The dust accumulated on the armor indicated its long presence within the Demon Hideout Cave. The key point is, this black Velvet Armor remained intact and undamaged. Ye Qing lifted it and discovered it was lightweight and thin, which was very peculiar. Moreover, Ye Qing tried to tear it and found that while elastic, it resisted breaking despite his exertion, highlighting its special characteristics.

With the Velvet Armor in hand, Ye Qing wasn’t sure what material it was made of or its exact purpose. However, he knew that anything appearing in the Demon Hideout Cave couldn’t be ordinary. The fact that the armor didn’t show any wear despite unknown years spent within the cave confirmed its exceptional materiality. But what precisely was the Velvet Armor for? Could it merely be clothing?

Ye Qing gazed at the Velvet Armor, pondered for a moment, and suddenly picked up a Treasured Blade he had just found, slashing directly at the armor. The armor was unharmed, and instead, the blade bounced back.

Failing to cut through the Velvet Armor, Ye Qing carefully examined it, noting that it lacked any sign of being hacked, which made him jubilant. The Treasured Blade he found was as powerful as the Seven Keys from the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates. Such a Treasured Blade was considered top grade among Famed Instruments. Yet after striking the Velvet Armor, no marks were left, demonstrating its extraordinary resilience. This Velvet Armor probably served as protective gear worn by ancient individuals for defense.

Truth be told, Ye Qing had seen all types of Famed Instruments, but never a protective armor like this. Generally, all Famed Instruments were crafted from special materials, usually metallic. As metal cannot be fashioned into clothing, protective armors were extremely rare among Famed Instruments. This was Ye Qing’s first acquisition of a protective garment.

Ye Qing immediately packed the armor away; thankfully, it was thin and soft, rolled into a ball to fit in his pocket easily. While Ye Qing couldn’t use the armor himself, he could give it to Huangfu Ziyu. Though Huangfu Ziyu wielded the Sun Shooting Bow with peak-level combat capability, her personal strength wasn’t enough. Wearing this protective armor could enhance her defense and boost her power.

With the armor secured, Ye Qing was readying to continue his search when his Demon Pet, sleeping on his shoulder, woke again. Ye Qing calculated the time; indeed, it was mealtime again, and his pet awakened right on cue.

Without waiting for the pet’s urging, Ye Qing directly ran back to where he kept the Devouring Demon Flower. Just as before, he consumed three floral petals this time. Despite previous experience, the petals filled Ye Qing to the point of discomfort. After resting for a while, he gradually recovered and resumed searching the cave.

Continuing through the cave, Ye Qing found more Famed Instruments, the sheer numbers being truly astonishing. The multitude of instruments left behind attested to the numerous exceptional figures lost throughout time in the Demon Hideout Cave. This cave is truly a terrifying place. Without the aid of his Demon Pet and consuming the Devouring Demon Flower, Ye Qing would face perilous risks even within the cave. For others, however, the Demon Hideout Cave is genuinely a Land of Death!

Over the next three days, Ye Qing continued collecting Famed Instruments within the Demon Hideout Cave, accumulating them together. These instruments were now his possessions, potentially useful in the future. The Demon Hideout Cave is also Ye Qing’s secret base; no one dares venture inside recklessly. With the instruments stored safely, even if people are aware of them, they absolutely wouldn’t risk entering for plunder!