Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 245: Lack of Skills
The cave was located on a mountain ridge, from which wisps of red light would occasionally emanate, followed by a surge of spiritual energy, as if it were breathing.

Li Jing cautiously observed the cave and slowly approached it.

He knew that this cave was not as ordinary as it appeared, because there was a creature inside that seemed to be a mountain god.

The beings in this world that can be associated with the words "immortal" and "god" are definitely not simple, let alone...

Li Jing's eyes flashed as he recalled his master's instructions to him before he left.

So, whether to go in or not...that is the question!

Li Jing gazed into the cave, lost in thought. In his years of wandering, he had witnessed the complexities of human nature.

Through the conversation just now, he actually gleaned some information about what was inside the cave.

First, the identity of the being in the cave is a mystery. Although he claims to be the mountain god, everything he says is without any proof.

Secondly, he discovered that the being in the cave was in a bad state, or rather, deliberately pretending to be in a bad state. If it was the latter, then the other party's act of feigning weakness towards him... was very dangerous.

Thirdly, he noticed something: the other party had just mentioned Jade Cauldron Immortal...

"The Jade Cauldron Immortal?" Li Jing pondered, for this person was a very special existence in his mind.

Firstly, the other party was a celestial being of the Chan Sect, belonging to the righteous path of the prehistoric world; secondly, his fearless brother Lingzhuzi held him in high esteem; and thirdly, he had even taught a disciple as extraordinary as Yang Jian...

"Let's take a gamble!" Li Jing's eyes suddenly flashed.

During his cultivation these days, he felt his body was filled with explosive power, but he didn't know exactly how strong it was and needed to verify it.

However, once inside the cave, one must be careful and not touch anything carelessly... Li Jing mentally devised a plan of action.

"Young man, I advise you to change your allegiance as soon as possible and make plans accordingly, given that kind of charlatan master!"

The voice chuckled, "I am currently sealed by my enemy. If you can help me break free, I can take you as my disciple and impart to you great supernatural powers..."

Li Jing said nothing more, and cautiously slipped into the cave.

The cave is long and deep inside the mountain, but the passage is wide, and there are also glowing and shiny spiritual stones on the stone walls.

Li Jing proceeded with extreme caution, and soon his vision cleared, revealing a spacious stone chamber.

"what?"

Upon looking inside, Li Jing's pupils contracted as he witnessed a strange sight.

Inside the room was a high platform, covered with intricate and mysterious runes that formed a magic array.

On the stone platform was a strip of white cloth wrapped around something, pinned to it by a sword...

paw!

A claw of an unknown, strange creature!
This paw resembles a left hand, like a human hand, with five fingers. The back of the hand is reddish-blue, the palm is black, and it is connected to an arm covered with some downy hair and fine scales...

"Tick tock..."

Strands of crimson blood, like blood from a blood-drill, seeped from where the sword was embedded, condensing into a spring and causing it to bubble and boil as if boiling, before finally flowing out of the mountain.

"Young man, you've arrived?"

Sensing Li Jing's arrival, the hand raised in a very human-like manner, emitting light and sound, as if greeting him.

"You... are the mountain god?" Li Jing asked in surprise.

But you know what, being able to speak and survive with just one paw, just like a living person, is beyond the realm of ordinary creatures.

"Indeed, as you can see, I am... the Mountain God!"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow.

The paw coughed lightly: "Part of it."

"How...how did you become like this?" Li Jing asked, frowning.

"As I said before, and as you see now."

The claw sighed, "I guarded this mountain, but later I encountered a terrifying enemy. After a great battle, I was no match for him and was torn into eight pieces, sealing my left hand here..."

"A major battle with the enemy?"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow: "Who is your rival...?"

"What do you ask for this?"

Upon hearing this, the paw became agitated: "Young man, don't ask so many questions."

Its outburst released a wisp of crimson aura; though only a wisp, it formed a scorching wind that howled through the cave. "Good, good, good..."

Li Jing crossed his arms in front of him to ward off the fierce wind, looking exhausted, and his figure was blown back quite a bit.

A moment later, the gale subsided, and a look of apprehension flashed in Li Jing's eyes. He had thought he could escape unscathed, but now it seemed he had been too hasty.

Fortunately, this being was truly sealed away, otherwise he would have had a real headache...

"that……"

Li Jing couldn't help but ask, "Is there any possibility that..."

"Hmm?" The big paw swung up.

Li Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "The one who defeated you and sealed you here... was it my master?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Upon hearing this, the large paw coldly snorted, "What do you take me for, someone anyone can bully?"

"Yes, yes, yes..." Li Jing nodded somewhat disappointedly.

"But young man, if you can help me get out of this predicament..."

The giant paw changed its tone and said seductively, "Not only will I take you as my disciple, but I will also pass on five hundred years of cultivation to make you an immortal on the spot. In addition, I will impart to you great supernatural powers, so that you can roam freely in the vast world!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing excitedly asked, "Then... how can I help you?"

"It's very simple. First, come forward and use whatever runes on the platform to destroy the barrier."

Upon hearing this, the large claw hurriedly said, "Pull out the sword stuck in my hand, and I'll be free..."

"Is it?"

Li Jing looked at the barrier with some hesitation: "But my skills are not proficient and my magic power is weak. Will getting close to the barrier harm my body?"

"No..." the claw whispered.

"What a sword!"

Li Jing looked at the sword again and hesitated, "Then... what about that sword? It can suppress the mountain god, so it must contain great divine power. If I touch it... will I be reduced to ashes?"

"No, this sword won't harm mortals... Why are you backing away?"

The paw patiently explained, then suddenly realized that while it was speaking, Li Jing had already begun to retreat without making a sound.

"Um... Lord Mountain God, I'm very sorry. I've thought about it, and I realize that my skills are not very good and my magic power is weak. If I act rashly, I might ruin things."

Li Jing's excitement turned into a faint smile: "However, my master is highly skilled. After thinking it over, I think it's best to inform my master about this matter and ask him to help the Mountain God escape his predicament."

Before he finished speaking, he had already arrived at the entrance to the stone chamber.

"Boy, are you trying to make fun of me? Get in here..."

The claw suddenly roared like a ferocious beast, emitting a crimson light, and a howling wind filled the entire stone chamber.

Li Jing realized something was wrong and tried to form a hand seal, but he was quickly horrified to discover that it was impossible to complete the hand seal and escape technique under the strong wind pressure.

hum!
But just as the claws were about to strike, the sword suddenly emitted a blazing light, and immediately the light on the claws went out, emitting a shrill scream. The stone chamber was now calm.

call out……

It was at this moment that Li Jing completed his escape technique, and with a flash, he disappeared into the stone chamber.

"I almost, I almost managed to possess someone and escape..."

The claw growled in frustration, "Yu Ding, how long are you going to torture me?"

At this time, the other side.

Yu Ding, who was digging into the Heavenly Emperor's treasure vault with Long Ji, suddenly stopped and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

"Master, what's wrong?" Longji asked in surprise.

Yu Ding glanced at the dazzling treasure mountain and sighed, "You stay here for now. I have something to attend to, I'll be right back."

Remember, keep the best treasures for our own people; you have quite a few fellow disciples..."

"Understood!" Longji said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)