137: Chapter 137 The Cave Abode Appears, the Great Fish is Coming

Inside the cave, it was pitch black, you couldn't even see your hand in front of your face, and a cold, damp aura rushed toward them.

"Young Revered Master, it's so dark here." Xiamo's voice carried a hint of trembling as she tightly gripped Zhao Ruoan's sleeve.

Zhao Ruoan casually cast a beam of spiritual light, and a glowing Spirit Stone suspended in mid-air, illuminating the entire passage as bright as day.

This was a downward-sloping passage, with the stone walls covered in moss and extremely slippery.

In the air, the faint sound of dripping water could be heard, making it appear exceptionally quiet and secluded.

"Follow me, watch your step." Zhao Ruoan walked at the very front, his Divine Sense having long since probed the entire structure of the Immortal Cave clearly.

This Immortal Cave was truly Revered Master's handiwork.

From the outside, it was just an ordinary natural karst cave, but walking further in, many traces of artificial excavation could be found.

Carved on the stone walls were some ancient and blurry runes; although most were already damaged, they still emitted a faint, lingering trace of Dao charm.

These runes appeared to be Restrictions left behind by ancient Cultivators, but in reality, they were merely blind spots casually arranged by Revered Master Yun Qinghan.

They could both create an atmosphere of an ancient Secret Realm and serve a certain level of deception and early warning function.

"Young Revered Master, look at the wall, it seems there are words." Qiuyin pointed at the stone wall and said.

Zhao Ruoan looked in the direction she pointed, and saw a line of small characters carved in ancient text on the stone wall:

"Trespassers will die."

The handwriting was flying and unrestrained, carrying a fierce and murderous aura of Qi, which even across endless years, still made one's mind shiver.

"Playing God and acting like a ghost." Zhao Ruoan silently complained in his heart.

Revered Master's acting skills were also at the Best Actress level.

He deliberately said with a solemn expression, "It seems this place is indeed the Pill God's Immortal Cave. This aura is definitely not something a Mortal could leave behind. Let us be careful; the Immortal Cave of an ancient powerhouse has heavy Restrictions, and taking a single wrong step could lead to eternal damnation."

"Mn!" The two women nodded repeatedly, their expressions growing even more nervous.

The three of them walked along the passage for about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, and the path ahead suddenly opened up.

A massive underground karst cave appeared before their eyes.

On the dome of the karst cave, countless glowing spar stones were embedded like stars, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

In the center of the karst cave, there was a huge pool of water with crystal-clear water, radiating a refreshing Spiritual Qi.

Opposite the pool was a high platform built of white jade, and upon the high platform rested an antique stone Pill Furnace.

Beside the Pill Furnace, several Jade Slips and medicine bottles were scattered.

The entire scene was filled with the mystery and solemnity of ancient ruins.

"Good heavens... Is this... is this the Pill God's Immortal Cave?" Xiamo covered her mouth, dumbfounded by the scene before her.

Qiuyin also wore a look of shock.

Even though they knew this might be a play, being personally immersed in it, they were still overwhelmed by this realistic scene.

Revered Master's methods were truly Heaven-Defying and earth-shattering.

Zhao Ruoan's gaze fell upon that stone Pill Furnace.

He could sense that the core of the entire "Immortal Cave" was that Pill Furnace.

The Formations arranged by Revered Master all centered around that Pill Furnace.

Once an enemy entered, as long as he activated the Pill Furnace, he could instantly activate all Restrictions, turning the entire Immortal Cave into a fatal killing Formation.

"Let's go over and take a look."

Zhao Ruoan led the two women as they cautiously bypassed the pool and stepped onto the high platform.

He first picked up a Jade Slip and extended his Divine Sense into it.

"Aoki Longevity Technique... An ancient wood-attribute Cultivation Technique, and its grade is not low either." Zhao Ruoan said with feigned surprise.

He picked up another medicine bottle and opened the cork; a rich medicinal fragrance rushed to his nose.

"This is... Beauty-Preserving Pill? And it's a top-quality Beauty-Preserving Pill!"

Hearing the three words "Beauty-Preserving Pill", Qiuyin and Xiamo's eyes instantly lit up.

"Alright, stop looking, these are all small items." Zhao Ruoan casually put the items away, his burning gaze fixed upon that stone Pill Furnace, "The truly good stuff should be inside the Pill Furnace!"

He took a deep breath, putting on an appearance of both excitement and nervousness as he slowly reached out and pushed against the lid of the Pill Furnace.

Just as Zhao Ruoan was "treasure hunting", outside the cave entrance, Wang Kun and Black Crow were also caught in a dilemma.

"Senior Brother Wang, they've gone in, what should we do?" A Disciplinary Hall Disciple asked anxiously.

Wang Kun's expression flickered uncertainly.

The Treasure Trove was right before his eyes; to say he wasn't tempted would be a lie.

But he also knew that an ancient Immortal Cave was fraught with danger.

Zhao Ruoan had a map protecting him; if they rushed in so recklessly, they would likely become cannon fodder.

"No rush." Wang Kun gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing the greed in his heart, "We'll keep watch right at the cave entrance. When he comes out with the treasures, we'll strike! Waiting at ease for an exhausted enemy is the best strategy!"

"But... What if he obtains some Heaven-Defying treasures inside and his strength increases drastically, won't we be even less capable of dealing with him?"

"What do you know!" Wang Kun low-shouted, "Are ancient Restrictions that easy to break? Even if he has a map, he will inevitably consume a massive amount of mental energy and spiritual power. When he comes out, it will be the exact moment he is at his weakest! Besides... we are not the main force either."

Wang Kun's gaze glanced toward behind another rock not far away.

Over there, Black Crow of the Blood Fiend Sect was also lurking.

Wang Kun was calculating in his heart.

Later when Zhao Ruoan came out, he would let the Devil Head of the Blood Fiend Sect go first! When they both suffered and were exhausted, he would reap the fisherman's profit.

Black Crow's thoughts coincided with Wang Kun's.

He had more patience than Wang Kun. In his view, these three people from the Disciplinary Hall, just like Zhao Ruoan, were already dead men. All he needed to do was wait.

Wait for them to fight to the death, and then he would come out to clean up the mess.

Both of them thought they were the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware that the true hunter had already cast an inescapable net.

Wang Kun pulled a communication jade talisman from his bosom and reported the situation here detail by detail to Elder Liu Changfeng.

"...Elder, this Disciple has confirmed that what Zhao Ruoan said is not false; beneath Woniu Mountain, there truly is an ancient Immortal Cave. He has already entered it, and we are currently guarding the cave entrance. Please make your decision, Elder!"

Qingxuan Sect, Disciplinary Hall.

Inside the gloomy grand hall, Elder Liu Changfeng received Wang Kun's communication, and his rigid face finally revealed a trace of hard-to-suppress excitement and greed.

"Ancient Pill God's Immortal Cave... nine-turn soul returning pill..."

He muttered to himself, his breathing turning hurried.

nine-turn soul returning pill, that was the legendary supreme divine medicine capable of allowing Nascent Soul Cultivators to reshape their Physical Body and bring the dead back to life!

If he could obtain this Medicinal Pill, the Bottleneck that had stuck him at the Peak of the Golden Core for many years would no longer be a problem, and he would even have hope of peeking into the Great Dao of the Nascent Soul!

This Opportunity was simply too huge! So huge that he could no longer maintain his composure.

"Zhao Ruoan... Yun Qinghan..."

Elder Liu Changfeng's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.

He knew that the longer this matter dragged on, the greater the variables would become. That woman Yun Qinghan was unfathomable; if she also rushed over, he would never have another chance.

He had to make a quick decision and fight a quick battle!

"A wet-behind-the-ears kid, even if he has some encounters of Luck, is ultimately just at the Foundation Establishment Stage. With me personally taking action, it is foolproof!"

Elder Liu Changfeng formed his decision in his heart.

He no longer hesitated; his figure moved, transforming into a stream of light as he quietly left the Disciplinary Hall, speeding away in the direction of Luoyun Marsh.

He did not notify anyone, not even bringing his most trusted confidant.

This monstrous Opportunity, he wanted to swallow it all by himself!

At the same time, within an unknown blood-colored space.

The upper echelon of the Blood Fiend Sect also received Black Crow's communication.

"Oh? Ancient Pill God's Immortal Cave? nine-turn soul returning pill?" A figure shrouded in blood mist let out a hoarse laugh, "A bit interesting."

"Sect Master, this matter is 100% true. That Zhao Ruoan has extraordinary Luck, and it is very likely he truly found it." An Elder below said respectfully.

"Zhao Ruoan..." The tone of the figure in the blood mist turned cold, "He killed this seat's son, and still wants to seize the treasure? Wishful thinking!"

"Transmit the order to Elder Xue Tu, let him personally lead a team over there. Remember, the Medicinal Pill and the map, this seat wants them intact. As for that Zhao Ruoan... bring his Divine Soul back, this seat wants to personally refine him with blood flames for forty-nine days!"

"Yes!"

Luoyun Marsh, inside the cave.

Zhao Ruoan's hand was already placed on the lid of the Pill Furnace.

He could clearly sense that two powerful auras were rapidly approaching here from two different directions.

One was at the Peak of the Golden Core, with a cold aura carrying the unique sternness and murderous Qi of the Disciplinary Hall.

It was Elder Liu Changfeng.

The other aura was even more powerful, filled with tyranny and bloodshed, shockingly a Demonic Path giant at the Early Stage of the Nascent Soul!

"Heh, they've all come, quite lively."

Zhao Ruoan sneered in his heart.

"Revered Master oh Revered Master, the bait you cast is truly big enough, even pulling over old monsters of the Nascent Soul Stage."

Not only was he not nervous in the least, but he was somewhat excited.

He really wanted to see what kind of wonderful expressions these self-righteous "hunters" would make when they discovered that they themselves were the prey.

"Young Revered Master, why aren't you opening it?" Xiamo urged from the side.

"No rush." Zhao Ruoan withdrew his hand, sitting cross-legged in a leisurely manner, "Treasure hunting also requires looking at the time. When the auspicious time arrives, it won't be late to open it."

"Ah? Is there such a saying?" Xiamo wore a blank and naive expression.

Zhao Ruoan smiled with an unfathomable and mysterious air and closed his eyes.

He was waiting.

Waiting for all the fish to completely enter the net.