Seeking immortality begins with daily intelligence reports.

Such rare and precious natural treasures should not be missed.

However, you need to make thorough preparations before you go.

As for the situation outside, Li Shen, who had been in seclusion for several months, was not entirely unaware of it thanks to the daily intelligence he received.

As Li Shen had predicted, Linlang City soon received assistance from the Yunhe Three Sects.

Among them, the Jade Sword Sect sent the most Golden Core cultivators, a total of three, led by the Law Enforcement Elder Li Zhuisheng. Next was the Hundred Weapons Sect, which, although it only sent two, used a sect-protecting magic weapon with immense killing power, instantly killing a Golden Core cultivator from the Demon Fire Sect. The Cloud Crane Sect was at the bottom, sending only one, but his cultivation was at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, and he only brought a mid-stage second-tier spirit pet.

Although Linlang City could not be captured after a long siege, the Golden Core cultivators of the sects were tied down, and the demonic path sent out many Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining disciples to harass and plunder the vicinity of various righteous sects in Duan Kingdom.

It seems they intend to slowly erode the foundation of the righteous path.

As a result, several incidents of rogue cultivators being murdered and robbed have occurred in Yunhe Mountain Market.

People were in a state of panic, but in their eyes, it was just that the number of cultivators had increased.

They didn't think about the demonic path.

Knowing the deeper meaning behind this, Li Shen recently found a pretext to stop the Zhao family disciples who were helping him search for spiritual materials near Laoshan and the Yunhe Mountain Range.

Meanwhile, in the market town, the Tang and Song families had their lower-ranking disciples attacked one after another, forcing them to halt their disciples' activities.

This also created a good environment for Li Shen to explore for treasure.

In particular, he went to the area where second-tier monsters of Laoshan were active.

For the next few days, Li Shen did not cultivate.

Instead, he focused on drawing talismans and refining elixirs, and also took time to study the art of human-animal regeneration.

This secret technique is not difficult to perform; the key lies in cultivating a relationship with the demon beasts.

Li Shen and the Seven-Colored Python fought together several times, and their relationship was strong enough to form a mutualistic contract.

Therefore, Li Shen accomplished this task in a short time.

After establishing the symbiotic contract, Li Shen's first feeling was that communication with the Seven-Colored Python became much smoother.

The seven-colored python could understand his many meanings very well.

Li Shen was very satisfied with this, and it would be a great help for his upcoming trip to Qingyajian.

Regarding the ritual implements, all those that needed to be refined have been refined.

He sent a few items of slightly lower quality to Duobaoge, asking Du Shanyan to see if they could be improved.

And so, three days later...

early morning.

Li Shen dressed early and left the inner city. He then used a high-grade concealment talisman to walk towards Laoshan like a ghost.

Upon arriving at the outskirts of Laoshan, Li Shen spread his divine sense outwards, becoming extremely vigilant.

With a spiritual awareness comparable to that of someone in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, he could know everything happening within a hundred feet.

He moved through the forest like a ghost, his steps light and quick, and he encountered no trouble in the area where first-tier monsters roamed.

After most of the day had passed, Li Shen entered the area where second-tier demonic beasts were active.

The surrounding trees grew thicker and thicker, their canopies cutting the bright sunlight into dappled patterns, and a faint scent of decaying leaves and damp earth filled the air.

Occasionally, one could hear the roars of beasts in the distance. The roars were deep and resonant, and one could feel a sense of awe-inspiring power in them.

Li Shen had to slow down.

In areas where second-tier monsters roam, the slightest carelessness could lead to annihilation.

This cautious approach continued for about an hour.

Following the map left by Han Yuanhua, Li Shen arrived at Qingyajian.

The sound of continuous flowing water reached his ears, and an idea struck him. He followed the sound.

Hidden behind a thicket of bushes, gently parting the bushes, a breathtaking view suddenly appeared before you.

A sheer cliff, tens of meters high, lies across the way. Its walls are steep and sheer, and it is bluish-gray in color. This is probably the origin of the name "Qingya" (Green Cliff).

A white ribbon-like waterfall cascades down from the top of the cliff, plunging into a deep pool at the bottom, splashing up a misty spray that occasionally glimpses a faint rainbow in the sunlight.

This is Qingyajian.

Li Shen frowned, having no time to appreciate the scenery. His gaze quickly swept across the surroundings, and his divine sense spread out accordingly.

Searching the collapsed cave, since there was earth vein spiritual milk, it must be the place with the most concentrated spiritual energy.

Before long, Li Shen found it.

His gaze sharpened as he looked toward the waterfall.

The collapsed cave is right behind the waterfall!

Water Curtain Cave?

His mind raced, and he guessed that the collapse of the cave entrance had allowed the water from the mountain to erode the waterfall over the years.

This was excellent news for Li Shen, as the waterfall served as a natural barrier, completely blocking the entrance.

The map left by Han Yuanhua marks the monster active in Qingyajian as the Xuan Turtle Crocodile.

A short-legged crocodile with a hard, turtle-shell-like back; a social animal.

They have high loyalty and are suitable for being raised as spirit beasts.

Therefore, even though they sensed the earth vein essence hidden behind the waterfall, the group of short-legged crocodiles couldn't climb up for a while.

Li Shen shifted his gaze to the calm, emerald-green pool at the bottom of the cliff, and soon, his divine sense detected the auras of the nine demonic beasts.

The highest level is mid-second tier, and the lowest level is late-first tier.

Li Shen felt a chill run down his spine.

He confirmed that the earth vein essence was safe and sound, but how to get to the waterfall was a huge problem.

After a moment of contemplation, a glint of light flashed in Li Shen's eyes.

A flash of inspiration struck him, and he took something out of his storage bag.

This is the "dragon's saliva grass" that he specially prepared for these black tortoises and crocodiles.

This herb is one of the main ingredients for refining pills to cultivate water-attribute monsters, and its scent has a fatal attraction for the Xuan Turtle Crocodile.

He then took out five green pills with black spots.

This item is the [Azure Mist Pearl].

A one-time use magic artifact that I bought from Duobaoge for a whopping 500 spirit stones.

This bead is only two inches in size and is extremely difficult to make, hence its high price.

However, once activated, it releases a dense poisonous mist that can affect even second-tier demonic beasts without strong poison resistance.

Li Shen tied these beads to the tail of the dragon's saliva grass and infused them with spiritual power.

The entire bead glowed slightly, emitting a faint green light.

It will explode instantly if the monster touches it.

After making the arrangements, Li Shen took out the Yin Soul Banner and summoned the Soul Slave.

The moment the Soul Slave's aura leaked out, there was a commotion in the deep pool.

The once calm and still surface of the pool quickly began to ripple.

Pairs of vertical pupils emerged from the water.

Li Shen's lips curled slightly as he raised his hand and summoned a swarm of Soul-Devouring Flying Ants, a dense, dark mass hovering above his head.

He had the flying ant carry the dragon's saliva grass with the Azure Pearl attached to it, and let it fly into the air.

The remaining dragon's saliva grass was then given to the Soul Slave.

"The Azure Mist Pearl is ineffective against the Soul Slaves, and aerial attacks are unavoidable for these short-legged crocodiles. The plan is perfect."

Li Shen muttered to himself, slapped a concealment talisman on his body, and quickly hid in a place, quietly observing the movements of the Xuan Turtle Crocodile.

One, two, three...

One after another, the black tortoises and crocodiles emerged from the pool and walked ashore, clearly having caught the scent of the dragon's saliva grass. They were slowly approaching Li Shen.