After returning to the village, start chasing the mountain from binding Emei

Chapter 888 Arrival at Jinjia Mountain, the situation inside the cave ruins!

Standing on Tiger Leaping Cliff, looking around and gazing into the distance, one sees towering peaks and overlapping mountains. A person in such a landscape is like a drop in the ocean; heaven knows which mountain they are in.

Maybe he's already dead, buried quietly in some unknown corner?
"When did you sense their presence? Where exactly was it?" Chen Yang asked.

The red-haired vulture said, "About four or five days ago, we passed by this mountain and heard the voice of the Ancestor and sensed its presence. But it rained heavily, the wind picked up, and there was thunder. The voice and presence vanished in an instant, and we couldn't pinpoint its exact location. After the rain, the presence left by the Ancestor was completely washed away, and we couldn't find it anymore. We only know that it was in this area. Judging from the Ancestor's voice, it must have encountered danger..."

Chen Yang nodded and said, "Searching like this isn't a solution. Maybe they've already gone somewhere else..."

He didn't mention the worst-case scenario, that he might already be dead, for fear of discouraging the vultures.

The red vulture remained silent.

It's clear that the days of searching have left them somewhat exhausted.

Chen Yang looked around and said, "This search isn't going to work. Even if you find them, you won't be able to help them. So, my personal suggestion is that you go back to where you came from. They might have already returned to the Vajra Temple, while you're still searching here aimlessly."

Finding it won't help; Chen Yang's words were truly hurtful.

But the red vulture couldn't refute it.

Of this group of vultures, only it is relatively strong, but it is only at the Spirit Realm. With such a group of minions, it would be no match for even a slightly stronger opponent.

It's really dangerous for them to wander around like that.

Even if they find the people, it won't make any difference. After all, in a battle of that level, they would only be cannon fodder if they rushed in.

Chen Yang eliminated the pupil technique.

The red-haired vulture was momentarily dazed.

"Go back, stop wandering around aimlessly. If you're really worried, you can go to Mount Emei and explain the situation to the high monks there. They might be able to help you find it. Otherwise, searching like this is completely useless and a waste of time," Chen Yang sincerely advised.

The red-haired vulture shook its head, still a little dizzy from the hypnosis. Coming to its senses, it said, "I think we should search for a couple more days. If the Ancestors are nearby, they'll probably still show their presence..."

"It's up to you."

Chen Yang shook his head.

He couldn't force the vultures to do whatever they wanted, as long as they didn't bother ordinary people.

Do you know where Emei Mountain is?

Chen Yang asked a question, but before he could answer, he turned around and pointed into the distance.

There is a huge mountain shadow on the horizon, with a large gap near the summit, resembling a reclining chair; that is Mount Emei.

"Thank you!"

The red-haired vulture quickly expressed its gratitude.

Chen Yang took out the Mountain Demon Seal, had it leave a mark on it, gave it a few instructions, and then let them leave.

……

I watched as the flock of vultures soared into the sky.

Chen Yang collected the swarm of insects, and his brows gradually relaxed.

If it's not the Divine Fire Sect, that's good; it saves me from having to be on guard all the time.

As for the feud between Vajra Temple and Lingshan Sect, it had nothing to do with him.

After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone and called Wang Yuanchao to explain the situation.

As for how to handle it, that's beyond his control.

"Old Ye, do you know anything about the people that red-haired vulture just mentioned?"

"I haven't had much contact with the Secret Sect, but I have met Langse before. I saw him once in Raojiang a hundred years ago. At that time, he was about the same age as me, both at the early stage of the Dao True Realm, and he looked quite honest and simple..."

"This person has considerable talent. Now that a century has passed, it's certain that his cultivation has reached the mid-stage of the Dao True Realm, and he might even have reached the late-stage of the Dao True Realm..."

"As for the celestial maiden or the Zongba, I have never heard of them or encountered them. They must be some up-and-coming talents."

There wasn't much useful information; it's clear that Master Wu Lei truly didn't understand it.

This doesn't seem to have much to do with Chen Yang.

Chen Yang didn't ask any more questions and went straight down the mountain.

……

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The next day.

Chen Yang began his journey to Jinjia Mountain.

While Master Huang was still cultivating, Chen Yang left the tourmaline toad to guard the pass.

Old Huang will definitely be taken along, after all, Old Huang's ability to control the little white snake is a great help to Chen Yang.

The eight-winged centipede was also indispensable; he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Even Shi Ling was somewhat looking forward to it.

After all, the owner of that ancient cultivator's cave in Jinjia Mountain was very likely the same divine being who passed on the "Three-One-Five Tooth Scripture" to her back then.

……

We set off in the morning, and two hours later, we entered Ya'an City. Heading west, we arrived at Xingbao County around noon.

Further west, you'll enter the territory of western Xinjiang. Looking west from the county town, you can already see a large mountain range stretching across the horizon.

Now, as summer fades into autumn and the weather is hot, the mountaintop is still covered with visible snow.

It was midday, and the sunlight shone directly on Jinshan Mountain, its golden light illuminating the heavens. It looked as if someone had piled up a heap of gold on the horizon, a magnificent and captivating sight.

On the way here, Chen Yang had already spoken with Zhou Mingyuan on the phone and arranged to meet him in the county town.

Xingbao County is known as the hometown of giant pandas. It was historically part of the Qingyi Qiang Kingdom and is the source of the Qingyi River.

The county town is built along the river and has a unique character. The east and west rivers converge in the north of the town and flow south into the Qingyi River.

Two Rivers Hotel.

When Chen Yang arrived, Zhou Mingyuan and Huanglong Daoist had already arrived.

Seeing the two of them at the hotel entrance, Chen Yang felt a little embarrassed for them.

They were mortal enemies not long ago, but now they've come together. What happened that made Zhou Mingyuan temporarily put aside his deep-seated hatred?

They must have come all the way here. Didn't they feel awkward along the way?
Chen Yang arrived at just the right time, around lunchtime. The three of them went to Lao Si Restaurant next to the hotel, got a private room, and ate and talked.

The air conditioning was on in the private room, and the three of them sat around a large round table. Chen Yang put his backpack on the seat next to him, grabbed a bottle of wine from the table, unzipped it, and threw it in.

In broad daylight, the eight-winged centipede dared not show itself, but since he loved wine, Chen Yang couldn't just eat it all by himself.

"Is it just the three of us?" Chen Yang asked.

Huang Long nodded and smiled, "The key to an army is quality, not quantity. If there are too many people, it will be difficult to distribute the benefits."

His words were very realistic.

Their purpose in coming here is to search for treasure. If too many people come, the spoils might not be divided equally, which could lead to serious problems.

"Then, when do we go up the mountain?"

"No rush. The weather forecast says there will be a downpour this afternoon. Let's wait until it's over before going up the mountain. We can wander around the town for a bit and buy some things. The altitude here is high, and the mountains are covered in snow all year round. It's freezing cold, so it's best to buy some warm clothes to avoid wasting our internal energy on keeping warm..."

……

Huang Long explained the upcoming plans.

After listening, Chen Yang said, "Senior, I have a question. Why did they come to me for this matter? Why did they insist on having me come?"

"There's a reason why I insisted you come. You'll find out when you enter the cave."

Huanglong Daoist, however, dodged Chen Yang's questions and changed the subject before Chen Yang could ask any more. "Since we have some free time now, let me tell you about what's inside!" He had been here once before and was seriously injured. Chen Yang was also curious about what Huanglong Daoist had experienced and what the cave was like.

Although the eight-winged centipede had told him some things, the last time the eight-winged centipede came, it took a long time to find the cave. After entering, it did not encounter any danger. The area it explored must be different from the area explored by Huanglong Daoist.

Chen Yang prefers to fight prepared battles rather than charging in blindly without any knowledge.

……

"The entrance to the cave is on the eastern slope near the summit..."

Huang Long stood up, opened the window of the private room, and pointed to a certain spot on Jinjia Mountain in the distance.

"The mountaintop is covered in snow all year round, and the entrance is buried under ice and snow. There is also a smoky fog that makes it difficult for ordinary people to find. The temperature inside the cave is very low, around minus ten degrees Celsius near the entrance, and the temperature gets lower and lower as you go deeper..."

"Within the cave, there are many branching paths and caves, intertwined and maze-like. Moreover, spiritual exploration within the cave is greatly limited. Many entrances are sealed with thick ice, and there are also numerous array formations and restrictions..."

"This cave has existed for a long time, and many people must have entered it. The restrictions on many of the side caves have been broken. Who knows what might have been in these side caves in the past..."

"If you're lucky, you might find some magical treasures, elixirs, cultivation techniques, or divine weapons. But if you're unlucky, there might be some powerful ferocious beasts frozen inside, or even a deadly trap..."

"However, with predecessors exploring the way, there are not many unsealed cave entrances left, and there are markings left by predecessors inside the cave, which have basically marked the correct path to the core of the cave..."

……

How did you get injured?

Huanglong Daoist spoke eloquently about the situation inside the cave, but Chen Yang was more interested in his previous experience.

It should be noted that Huanglong Daoist was a powerful figure who was almost at the late stage of the Dao True Realm. Even when facing someone like Zhou Mingyuan, he was able to escape with ease. The fact that he was seriously injured during an adventure is enough to prove that there is great danger in this cave.

“That’s what I’m going to say next.”

Huanglong Daoist nodded slightly and continued, "The last time I came here was about a month ago. There were several side caves in the cave, as if they had been newly opened. When I went in, I felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange, but I didn't think too much about it. I was just a little more vigilant..."

"But as we approached the center of the cave, a corpse beast suddenly sprang out from a side cave. Well, the so-called corpse beast is similar to the wandering masters and corpse demons you've seen before—a malevolent creature that has been resurrected through special means. Some are naturally generated, while others are artificially created..."

He assumed Chen Yang didn't know anything about corpse beasts, so he began to explain them to him.

Chen Yang interrupted him, "I know about corpse beasts, I even killed one a few days ago..."

"Oh……"

Huanglong Daoist paused slightly, then quickly changed the subject and continued, "That corpse beast was a corpse ape, likely transformed from the great white ape of Jinjia Mountain. It was very strong, possessing some of the strength of the mid-stage Dao True Realm..."

"Inside the cave, I was somewhat restricted in my movements, and it forced me to go deeper into the cave. Deep inside the cave, there was a pool of water. That pool was very special; despite the sub-zero temperatures, the water in the pool did not freeze at all..."

"The pool blocked the only path to the core of the cave. I was being chased by that corpse ape and was leaping over the pool when suddenly a giant shrimp jumped out of it. I didn't have time to react and it punched me..."

"Made!"

Huanglong Daoist couldn't help but swear, "Don't underestimate this mere shrimp, it's incredibly strong. I instinctively raised my sword to block, and guess what? My precious sword, forged from refined gold, was smashed into several pieces, and I was sent flying. It seriously injured me in just one move, it's truly terrifying..."

"Luckily, I had some secret medicine on me, which helped stabilize my injuries and boost my power, allowing me to break free. Otherwise, if I had been attacked from both sides by these two beasts, I probably would have perished in the mountains..."

……

At this point, Huanglong Daoren still felt a bit emotional, and there was even some lingering fear on his face.

What?

How could a shrimp, in just one exchange, injure Huanglong Daoist so badly?
Chen Yang was astonished. How big must that shrimp be?
Huang Long said, "At the time, it was just a fleeting glimpse, and I didn't see the shrimp's cultivation level clearly, but the force it gave me was at least fifty dragons' worth. Such power is difficult for ordinary late-stage Dao True Realm cultivators to achieve unless they are body cultivators or ancient monsters..."

The power of fifty dragons?
Chen Yang was shocked. If we don't count the enhancements from cultivation techniques, pills, weapons, and other factors, to reach the strength of a dragon, one would need to be at least at the 500th grade of physical strength.

In other words, to reach the strength of fifty dragons in terms of pure physical strength, one would need to be at least 25000 rank.

That was terrifying.

Last time at Mount Si'e, Chen Yang took the Dao Zhen Pill and forcibly advanced to the late stage of the Dao Zhen Realm, but he only achieved a 5000-grade physique.

With the aid of cultivation techniques and elixirs, it was only when he had opened his golden body and summoned his Dharma form that he could have reached such a terrifying power level of 25000.

How can a shrimp have such a strong physique?

That's an exaggeration.

He didn't believe that a shrimp could possess any martial arts techniques or take any elixirs.

Huang Long's words truly surprised him, making him doubt their veracity.

But this old man wouldn't make such a boast for no reason, would he?

Aren't you afraid of scaring him away and making him too scared to go?

"Behind the pool, there is a bronze gate sealed by ice. I only glanced at it from afar and didn't get too close. There was an aura of prohibition emanating from the gate, so it must be the gateway to the core of the cave..."

Huanglong Daoist continued speaking.

Chen Yang asked, "Seniors, how much do you know about this cave?"

Zhou Mingyuan shook his head.

Huanglong Daoist was slightly taken aback.

Chen Yang asked, "I mean, what is the origin of this cave?"

Huanglong Daoist didn't just come here recently; he even came here with the camphor tree and the others back then. He must have a deep understanding of the origins of this cave.

Huang Long took a sip of wine and said, "Based on the information I've gathered over the years, this cave dwelling was likely left behind more than a thousand years ago by a Celestial Realm expert named Yang Wanyue. There's very little information about him in historical records, and the surviving accounts offer mixed evaluations of him, some righteous and some evil..."

"This person was originally a disciple of Leiyin Temple in Emei Mountain. Later, for unknown reasons, he switched to Faxiang Temple. After practicing there for many years, he betrayed Buddhism and joined the Northern Emperor Sect of Taoism. Later, he apparently went to Kunlun Mountain for ascetic training. There are many legends about him, but they are all scattered. I'm just picking up bits and pieces here and there to slowly piece together a rough outline..."

"According to the records, this person practiced both Buddhism and Taoism, and was an extraordinary and powerful individual. He seems to have ultimately fallen into demonic ways, committing some heinous act that angered both gods and men. However, I cannot find the specifics of what he did; no ancient texts contain a definitive record. Furthermore…"

At this point, Huang Long paused, looking at Chen Yang, "It is certain that the 'Three-One-Five Tooth Scripture' cultivated by Ding Huanchun originated from this person. Legend has it that the Mountain Lord Chen Tianyang obtained it from this cave..."

"But it's said that the technique isn't complete. Chen Tianyang probably didn't even manage to enter the core of this cave back then. So, although the chances are slim, the original scripture might actually be hidden inside the core of this cave..."

……

His words were somewhat tempting to Chen Yang.

Chen Yang is indeed looking for a top-tier cultivation technique for cultivating the primordial spirit, but the "Three-One-Five Tooth Scripture" is incomplete, so he only dares to borrow from it and not dare to actually use it.

Chen Yang swallowed his food and said, "Mountain Lord Chen Tianyang is a Celestial Realm expert, and even he couldn't get in. Can we get in?"

"what."

Huang Long smiled and said, "We cultivators shouldn't underestimate ourselves. Chen Tianyang's inability to enter might be due to his own reasons. Perhaps he suddenly lost interest, or perhaps his wife suddenly gave birth..."

"Everything depends on fate. The fact that he couldn't get in just means he wasn't destined to be there. Perhaps we are the destined ones. After more than a thousand years, this cave may have been waiting for us to open it..."

……

It has to be said that Huang Long is a very eloquent man.

No one has been able to get in for over a thousand years, but you guys were able to get in?

Huang Long said, "Speaking of Yang Wanyue, although there aren't many historical records about him, he had a descendant named Yang Ye, who was also a remarkable figure..."

"This person came from Zixia Temple. He entered the Celestial Realm seven hundred years ago and went to the Western Frontier six hundred years ago. He was appointed as the Mountain Lord of Kunlun Mountain and ruled the cultivation world of the Western Frontier. Unfortunately, he only reigned for ten years. A conflict broke out among the three sects of the Secret Sect, and it is said that he also lost his life in the conflict. After Kunlun, there has been no more Mountain Lords..."

……

Chen Yang seemed to have heard Xuan Jing mention this before.

"It is said that this person took over the position of Lord of Kunlun Mountain in order to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors. Yang Wanyue must have left behind something extraordinary back then..."

Next, Huang Long told some unimportant anecdotes.

"Crash..."

The sky, which had just been clear and sunny, suddenly turned dark, and then a torrential downpour began outside.

(End of this chapter)