Junior sister, I really need to control you

With these three demon cores, the difficulty of upgrading the Devouring Spirit Fish from a spirit beast to a true spirit beast will be greatly reduced.

Moreover, there are three demon king cores waiting for him to retrieve.

Obtaining those three more won't just be easier; it'll be a sure thing.

However, compared to the demon core, he is more concerned about something else now.

"Yinsheng, is the matter resolved?" Shangguan Ling'er asked.

After getting close to one of the three demons, he went off alone, leaving Elder Yue to take care of Shangguan Ling'er and his junior sister.

When he returned, not only Shangguan Ling'er asked him questions, but even Elder Yue had a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Mu Xiaoyu ran over immediately: "Senior brother, senior brother, what happened? What happened?"

Li Yinsheng patted Mu Xiaoyu's head and looked at Shangguan Ling'er and Elder Yue.

"Senior Sister Yue, Miss Shangguan, I have indeed gained something extremely important this time."

He paused for a moment and then asked, "Before that, I'd like to ask, the realm above Human Immortal should be Earth Immortal, right?"

Shangguan Ling'er nodded: "Why are you suddenly asking this? The legendary realm of Earth Immortal is already the palace master of a Dao Palace..."

"As far as I know, the reason why this Hidden Dragon Valley has so many wonders is because it is a cave dwelling left behind by an earth immortal."

Li Yinsheng said solemnly.

Chapter 182 The Tribulation of Cultivation: The Inheritance of an Earth Immortal

In the Hidden Dragon Valley.

"The Remains of an Earthly Immortal!"

"An Earth Immortal?!"

After Li Yinsheng spoke, both Shangguan Ling'er and Elder Yue were filled with surprise.

Even Mu Xiaoyu couldn't help but feel nervous. Although she didn't have much of a real understanding of Earth Immortals, she at least knew that they were beings that transcended the Dharma lineage.

"Yinsheng, did you learn this from the demon clan and the cultivators who were being hunted?" Shangguan Ling'er asked.

Li Yinsheng nodded: "Those were several Xuanya Clan demon kings who were led here by a golden crow."

"I used some methods to interrogate them, and according to them, Zhelong Valley is a former residence of an immortal that has existed for tens of thousands of years."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Ling'er was taken aback: "Tens of thousands of years ago? Back then, the Demon Lord was still alive, and the Hundred Thousand Mountains were still ruled by the demon race."

“The demon race probably wouldn’t use the title ‘Earth Immortal’… Moreover, those demon emperors among the demon race who are comparable to Earth Immortals are indeed quite different from the Earth Immortals of our human race, and they cannot be confused,” Shangguan Ling’er shook her head and said.

“I asked about that too, but the two black crows were very certain that this place was the former residence of an Earth Immortal, not the former residence of a Demon Emperor,” Li Yinsheng said.

"Perhaps it is precisely because this matter is so ancient, long before our human race entered the Ten Thousand Mountains, that no one has ever noticed this point, and has only regarded the Hidden Dragon Valley as a naturally formed wonderland."

"On the contrary, those ancient demon courts have records of this place, but they are vague and cannot even confirm the name of that earth immortal."

Elder Yue said, "Legend has it that all sorts of wondrous things are born in the places where earth immortals reside. Now it seems that Hidden Dragon Valley fits this description."

"There is another reason why no one has discovered it for so many years."

Li Yinsheng said, "Those two black crows revealed that Hidden Dragon Valley itself is only the surface of the Earth Immortal's Former Residence. To truly delve deeper, the right timing is required."

"They're here, doesn't that mean now is the right time?" Shangguan Ling'er asked.

"It's almost done, but we still need to wait a few more days," Li Yinsheng said.

Shangguan Ling'er was taken aback: "Wait a few more days? If we wait a few more days, Zhelong Valley will close down. At that time, the poisonous miasma will spread, and even the Imperial Master won't be able to withstand it for long."

"That's right, only when that time comes can one enter the true Earth Immortal's Former Abode."

"The true entrance to the Earth Immortal's Mansion will only open once every nine openings of the Hidden Dragon Valley, and it will only open when the poisonous miasma has spread after the ninth opening."

"Only those who can withstand the poisonous miasma can find the entrance."

Li Yinsheng explained.

He went to great lengths to obtain this information.

Those two black crows were extremely stubborn on this point, and relying solely on the lie detector test for suspected poisoning was completely useless, so he had to resort to many other methods.

"How can we withstand this?" Shangguan Ling'er was taken aback. "Once the Hidden Dragon Valley is closed, the power of the Year Erosion Miasma will be much stronger. Cultivators inside will not only be suppressed, but will also have their bodies and vital energy directly eroded by the Year Erosion Miasma."

"Moreover, several extremely potent poisonous miasmas will appear in the valley at that time, which will further exacerbate the already severe suppression caused by the eclipse miasma..."

She looked at Li Yinsheng: "At your age, you certainly have the strength to handle it, but what about the Black Crow Clan and the Golden Crow? What gives them their confidence?"

“That’s their confidence.” Li Yinsheng took out four golden feather arm rings.

"This item contains inferior solar true fire, the power of which goes without saying. The key is that it can suppress the other types of poisonous miasma besides the solar eclipse miasma."

"Although this process itself will consume the true fire of the sun, they are led by a golden crow, which can replenish it continuously."

Looking at the four golden rings, Shangguan Ling'er suddenly realized: "In other words, they only need to resist the annual eclipse miasma after the valley closes."

"However, they only had six demon kings in total on this trip, and now half of them have been killed by me," Li Yinsheng said with a smile. "The pressure on that golden crow has been greatly reduced, and it should thank me."

Shangguan Ling'er didn't laugh along with him. Instead, she looked at him seriously and asked, "Yin Sheng, are you planning to explore this Earth Immortal's Former Residence?"

Li Yinsheng nodded: "The most important information I got from the two black crows is that there are likely still descendants of that Earth Immortal living and multiplying in this ruined mansion, and even preserving his legacy."

"A possible inheritance of a terrestrial immortal is certainly worth a try. Even if there is no inheritance, we can still find other valuable things..."

When he said those words and Mu Xiaoyu heard them, he was suddenly stunned.

The resounding notes of the great bells and drums echoed in my ears, and golden characters appeared.

The Tribulations of Cultivation: The Inheritance of an Earth Immortal!

The master of the grotto encountered a tribulation in his cultivation career, which originated from the descendant of an unnamed earth immortal in the Hidden Dragon Valley.

Unexpected calamities lurk within, but immense opportunities also lie hidden within. The master of the grotto-heaven can choose to escape this calamity, or confront and resolve it.

Seeking immortality and cultivating the Tao is going against fate, and opportunities are often hidden in calamities.

The master of the grotto-heaven can choose to flee and seek refuge, or they can actively confront the calamity and explore the opportunities within!

Tribulation Reward: Depending on the performance of the Cave Heaven Master in this tribulation, the Master will be granted time to cultivate spells within the Cave Heaven. This reward will be calculated upon escaping the tribulation or upon its completion.

Current spell training time: None

Looking at the golden characters in front of him, Li Yinsheng felt a slight stirring in his heart.

This tribulation of cultivation is different from the previous two.

The content of the previous two tribulations of cultivation emphasized the danger, but this one emphasizes that opportunity and danger coexist.

Was it because this time it was relatively less dangerous, or was the opportunity really too great?

Judging from the information provided by the two black crows, they were not sure whether there were any descendants of that earth immortal in the ruins, or whether there was any inheritance.

But now it seems that the earth immortal and his descendants definitely have a lineage, but it is unknown what that lineage is.

Does it only include the cultivation method, or does it include other things?

But in any case, the plan needs to be changed.

He originally only planned to go in and explore by himself, and let Miss Shangguan and Elder Yue take their junior sister back first.

It seems that he himself will have to take his junior sister on the trip.

After all, if it's just a cultivation technique, that's fine. But if the inheritance includes some incredible opportunities that can't be taken out, then only if the junior sister goes in can she enjoy them.

While he was pondering, Shangguan Ling'er spoke again: "Do you want us to go with you?"

Li Yinsheng shook his head: "Miss Shangguan, although you and Elder Yue are both considered young among cultivators of the same level, the power of the Eclipse miasma has greatly increased after the valley is closed, I'm afraid..."

Shangguan Ling'er pursed her lips, and Elder Yue's gaze also flickered slightly.

“That’s true. Given the current situation, the two of us can barely protect ourselves. If we really go in, we’ll have to trouble you to replenish the arm ring with the True Fire of the Sun.”

"In that case, it's best if we don't hold you back."

Shangguan Ling'er smiled bitterly, secretly resolving that she must condense her Dharma form upon returning this time.

“Then we’ll take Xiaoyu and wait for you outside Zhelong Valley.” She gently held Li Yinsheng’s hand and instructed him, “Take care of yourself. The Golden Crow is no ordinary demon race, so don’t underestimate it.”

“Uh…” Li Yinsheng was a little embarrassed, “Miss Shangguan, it is indeed necessary to trouble you and Elder Yue to wait for me outside the valley for a while, but…”

Shangguan Ling'er gripped Li Yinsheng's hand tightly, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise.

"Wait a minute! What about Little Fish? You're not going to take her inside, are you?!"

Mu Xiaoyu, standing nearby, immediately tensed up: "Senior brother, you're not going to take me inside, are you? That sounds a bit dangerous..."

Li Yinsheng patted Mu Xiaoyu's head: "There are many ancient spiritual herbs in Zhelong Valley alone. If we can enter that Earth Immortal's Mansion, we might encounter some delicious rare and precious herbs."

Mu Xiaoyu's eyes lit up.

She felt quite regretful and even a little resentful that the huge ancient peach spirit had failed to bear peaches.

Hearing my senior brother say that, I suddenly felt a sense of relief and hope.

"Can't you bring out any rare and precious treasures you have?" Shangguan Ling'er said, one hand on her hip. "What's the use of bringing Xiaoyu in? Even if she's not suppressed by the Year Erosion Miasma, she's completely powerless to protect herself!"

Li Yinsheng hesitated for a moment, but still spoke frankly.

"I'm worried that there might be opportunities that are difficult to take out, similar to those in the Golden Crow Pool, so it's safer to bring Xiaoyu along."

Shangguan Ling'er fell silent.

After a long silence, she suddenly looked at Mu Xiaoyu, gently stroking her head while sighing.

"Oh, little fish, although I'm taller, more shapely, prettier, have a nicer voice, and smoother skin than you..."

"But sometimes, I can't help but envy your round face."

Mu Xiaoyu was startled when she was patted on the head, then her eyes widened in surprise.

No! Sister Shangguan, you seem to be saying something unpleasant!

And my face isn't round at all!

……

a few days later.

As the sun rises, the miasma in the entire Zhelong Valley seems to grow out of nowhere.