Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

The three of them each used their spells to investigate and sense the situation within the formation.

After a moment, Feng Yuanshan stroked his white beard and spoke first:

"Although this formation is incomplete and its operation is sluggish, its foundation remains. Judging from its patterns and signs of declining power, it is probably hundreds or even thousands of years old. If it weren't for the undercurrents impacting the outer formation, it would probably still be hidden deep within the formation."

Shui Linglong nodded, her face cold and stern:

"What Island Master Feng said is correct. The fact that this formation could be hidden until now is enough to show the skill of the person who set it up back then. However, now that it has been exposed, the news cannot be kept secret."

She glanced at the lone cultivators peering around in the distance, a hint of displeasure flashing across her brow:

"Those younger ones dare not approach, but they have many informants. Before long, our comrades in the vicinity will all be here. We must act quickly, otherwise..."

Xiao Tiexin frowned and said coldly:

"Let's not delay any longer. If there's too much food and not enough porridge, the three of us might not even get a drop. Now that we understand, let's get started!"

All three were shrewd and knew that delay would lead to unforeseen changes.

After a brief conversation, they quickly reached an agreement and stopped hesitating.

Feng Yuanshan flipped his hand and produced a jade whisk, its three thousand silver threads cascading like a waterfall, shimmering with a lustrous light.

With a slight twist of his wrist, the whisk suddenly straightened and shot out like a sharp sword, fiercely stabbing towards a crack in the formation.

"Hiss hiss hiss—"

The magical artifacts and the formation collided violently, creating ripples and flashing with intense spiritual light.

Shui Linglong did not hesitate. With a flick of her jade hand, an ice-blue magic sword flew out from her sleeve, its blade as thin as a cicada's wing.

She pointed her finger, and the magic sword whistled as it slashed towards another array base, carrying a bone-chilling cold.

"Boom—!!"

Wherever the sword energy passed, the seawater condensed into tiny ice crystals, and the surface of the barrier was instantly covered with a layer of white frost.

Xiao Tiexin roared and made a fist with both hands, and a crimson short blade appeared out of thin air.

Sparks flew across the blade, and the heat was intense as it thrust out with the force of a scorching sea!

The fire and seawater collided, producing a hissing sound, and a large cloud of white mist rose up, instantly turning the surrounding sea into a murky mess.

Although the formation was incomplete, it was still tough and indestructible.

Despite the combined attack of the three, the barrier trembled violently, rippling outwards in layers, yet it remained unbroken.

The commotion caused by breaking the formation was immense, with booming sounds rising and falling, stirring up a murky atmosphere over a radius of several miles.

The fish that lived nearby panicked and scattered in all directions.

The rogue cultivators in the distance also turned pale and retreated hastily, fearing that they would be affected by the residual force.

"..."

Time flies.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the commotion continued without ceasing.

Fearing unforeseen circumstances, the three dared not hold back and used every trick in the book.

"Click—!"

At a certain moment, as the three of them combined their strength to strike again, a crisp sound suddenly rang in their ears.

The array barrier trembled violently, its spiritual light instantly extinguished, and it shattered and disintegrated like a mirror, turning into countless points of light that vanished without a trace.

"Splash—"

Without the barrier to block it, the seawater rushed in, creating a violent undercurrent that swept up countless silt and rocks.

After a short while, the turbidity gradually settled, and the true appearance of the cave was revealed.

This is an underwater cave covering several acres, with uneven reef walls that have been roughly repaired.

The cave ceiling is inlaid with precious stones, which emit a soft light, illuminating the entire cave and making it bright and not dark.

Some spiritual flowers and herbs grow on the surrounding stone walls.

Unfortunately, the spirit-gathering array had long since failed, and the spirit plant, deprived of nourishment, appeared somewhat withered, its leaves curled and turning yellow.

The most striking feature is a dark purple boulder, about ten feet high and half a foot wide, in the center of the cave.

Its surface is covered with electric patterns, as if engraved with lightning, and a strong aura of lightning faintly emanates from it.

Even after so many years, it still evokes a sense of unease.

There is a shallow, oval-shaped, arched depression in the center of the stone, about a foot square, and it is currently empty.

Several array flags were scattered around, their spiritual light dim and covered with fine cracks, clearly indicating that they had long since ceased to function.

Besides these, there are two stone chambers in the cave, with the stone doors half-closed and the furnishings inside are simple.

It was a room that seemed to be a quiet room, with only a stone bed and a futon.

Another room resembled a storage room, with several jade boxes and rusted artifacts scattered around.

Overall, the cave appears to have been abandoned by its original owner for a long time.

Apart from a few rare and precious plants that have some value, the rest is really unremarkable.

The three of them quickly scanned the cave, a hint of disappointment flashing in their eyes.

I thought it was a blessed land left behind by an ancient powerful being, containing treasures such as cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, and elixirs.

I never expected it to be so empty and shabby.

But soon, their gaze fell on those few spiritual plants, and their eyes rekindled with fervor.

Coral fungus, dragon's beard grass, moonflower orchid...

These are rare treasures that are hard to find elsewhere, and they are at least several hundred years old.

If we succeed, it would be a windfall!

The three men silently observed each other, wary of one another, and none dared to make a rash move.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

The stalemate lasted for a moment.

Xiao Tiexin's gaze swept over the few spiritual plants and then locked onto the giant purple rock.

He seemed to have noticed something amiss, his face showing shock. He slowly stepped forward and gently touched the stone surface.

Where my fingertips touched, I could feel tiny arcs of electricity flickering, and a tingling sensation traveled up my arm.

Xiao Tiexin's breathing gradually quickened, and his eyes grew brighter.

Feng Yuanshan and Shui Linglong exchanged a glance and followed.

They stood on the left and right sides of the boulder, each examining and scrutinizing it.

Not long after.

Xiao Tiexin suddenly looked up, his voice trembling slightly:

"This is a Thunder Essence Stone! Such a large piece is truly astonishing! I really don't know where this senior found it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and caught a tattered battle flag in his palm.

After briefly observing the situation with a spell, and then looking at the shallow pit in the center of the thunderstone, he said with a moved tone:

"If I'm not mistaken, this is a lightning-inducing spirit-nurturing array, using the spiritual energy of this lightning elemental stone to nurture and cultivate some kind of treasure!"

This statement came out.

Feng Yuanshan and Shui Linglong were both moved.

His gaze darted back and forth between the Thunderstone and the pit, searching for any trace of the treasure.

After a few breaths, having gained nothing, Feng Yuanshan couldn't help but frown and say:

"This formation is not something an ordinary person could set up. At least in my opinion, a Foundation Establishment cultivator would not have such ability. The owner of this place is probably a Golden Core senior."

Shui Linglong nodded, her tone tinged with regret:

"It's a pity that for the other party to go to such lengths and set up such a grand display, the treasure must be extraordinary. I wonder what it is, as I have no chance to see it."

Xiao Tiexin's expression was solemn, and he was also somewhat puzzled by this:

"Although the formation has failed, the Thunder Stone is still there. Even if the gestation failed, it should have left some remains or traces. But this pit is clean and there is not a single piece of debris. This is really illogical."

Feng Yuanshan's eyes turned cold:

"Does Fellow Daoist Xiao mean... someone beat him to it?"

The three men immediately displayed different expressions, their minds filled with speculation.

They immediately dispersed again, extending their divine senses to scan every corner of the cave.

But after a thorough search, not a single trace was found.

After struggling for a long time, the three had no choice but to give up, and their eyes then turned to several rare spiritual objects.

After a while.

Xiao Tiexin coughed lightly and made a suggestion:

"This Thunder Essence Stone is missing its spiritual essence and is of little use to you two, but I happen to need it, so I will take it back with me."

Feng Yuanshan raised an eyebrow and immediately refuted:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are mistaken. This cave was broken open by the three of us together, so the contents should naturally be divided equally among the three of us. It is not appropriate for you to keep such a large piece of Thunder Essence Stone all to yourself."

Shui Linglong also echoed coldly:

"Fellow Daoist Feng is right. If Fellow Daoist Xiao intends to take it all for himself, wouldn't Island Master Feng and I have wasted our time?"

Xiao Tiexin's face darkened, his internal magical power surged, and a scorching pressure slowly spread out.

Feng Yuanshan and Shui Linglong wore cold smiles, showing no sign of backing down.

The atmosphere on the field instantly became tense.

Faced with the two joining forces, Xiao Tiexin was unwilling, but he knew he had no chance of winning.

After hesitating for a while, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed to the division.

After some more bargaining, the three of them finally reached an agreement.

The decision was made to cut the Thunderstone into three pieces, dividing them equally according to size.

Not long after.

After the three finished dividing the stones, their minds started working again, and they all looked at the spiritual flowers and herbs.

There are only a few spiritual plants, but there are three people present. How should they be divided?

The atmosphere in the cave subtly changed.

The three exchanged glances, subtly channeling their magical power, but none of them spoke first...