442: Chapter 442 The Mysterious Underworld

Ji Taichang, Yun Zhi, and Yao Yao disguised themselves and blended into the crowd, rushing into the bronze gates together.

The surrounding space warped, the scenery shifted, and the three of them appeared in a dim Small World.

Dark clouds blanketed the sky, interwoven with blood-red lightning, while a crescent blood moon hung high, casting a cold, eerie light.

The vast land was a bizarre dark brown, completely barren of life. Only a single mountain range rose from the ground, winding endlessly like a ten-thousand-mile-long divine dragon coiled upon the earth.

In the distance, a turbid river flowed out from the Void Realm, running through midair before disappearing back into the Void Realm in another direction.

Countless corpses and broken weapons and Magic Treasures floated within it. Vague black figures seemed to struggle and roar amidst the current, resembling the legendary Yellow Springs.

"This place is so eerie... *Hiss!* It seems that Immortal Venerable Fenyue did not pass away peacefully."

Yun Zhi shrunk her neck and subconsciously hugged Ji Taichang's arm.

The strong, warm arm in her embrace gave her a sense of security, calming her mind significantly.

Ji Taichang, on the other hand, had strands of immortal light flickering in his eyes as he continuously scanned their surroundings, his expression turning somewhat grim.

This was because he realized the Immortal Venerable-grade battle saber, which he had gone to great lengths to piece together, was gone.

After the bronze gates opened, the saber in the groove had vanished without a trace.

"Is this the Immortal Venerables Tomb? Why is there nothing here?"

"It must be at the end of this mountain range! I've studied feng shui and geomancy; this is a layout surrounded by a Dragon Vein..."

"Stop your yapping, charge, charge, charge!"

The Yao Beasts and Cultivators from various forces who had entered this place all began to move.

Most people advanced along the majestic Dragon Vein, while some Yao Beasts and Cultivators took to the air, rushing toward the Yellow Springs in midair in an attempt to salvage the corpses, weapons, and Magic Treasures within.

"Junior Brother, should we go take a look too? You have that special pupil technique, so you can definitely find some overlooked treasures in the river."

Yao Yao licked her lips, looking tempted.

Ji Taichang's eyes narrowed slightly as he shook his head. "That river harbors great strangeness and terror. It is not something we should touch..."

Before his voice could fade, several Heavenly Immortal Realm Cultivators had already rushed to the riverbank, reaching out to salvage the floating corpses, weapons, and Magic Treasures.

Then, a bizarre scene unfolded.

Those Cultivators suddenly showed expressions of sheer terror and let out blood-curdling screams. Their bodies fell uncontrollably into the river, as if invisible hands were pulling and dragging them down to the riverbed!

"No... let go of me!!"

"What on earth is this thing!"

"No... save me! Fellow Daoist, save me, ahhh—"

With terrified expressions, those Cultivators channeled their surging immortal energy, resisting with all their might, but they were still dragged into the river inch by inch.

In the process,

the turbid, filthy water submerged their bodies, rapidly corroding their flesh until only skeletal remains were left in the blink of an eye!

Such an eerie and horrifying sight caused the numerous Yao Beasts and Cultivators behind them to halt in unison, a chill running down their spines!

Those were several Heavenly Immortal Realm Cultivators!

In any Immortal County, those at the Heavenly Immortal Realm were considered local experts, capable of serving as deacons or Elders in major Sects. Their strength was by no means weak!

Yet, they had no power to resist at all. In just a few breaths, they were dragged to the bottom of the river, their lives snuffed out and their cultivation lost forever!

Many Yao Beasts and Cultivators swallowed hard, silently retreating to distance themselves from the river.

However, a small number of Cultivators refused to believe in such evil. They cautiously approached the riverbank and, from a distance, activated rope and chain Magic Treasures to hook the weapons and Magic Treasures in the river, attempting to salvage them from afar.

But they soon experienced a drastic change in expression. It was as if invisible hands had grabbed onto those Magic Treasures, and a massive force surged. On the spot, several unlucky fellows stumbled and plunged headfirst into the river, letting out shrill, terrified screams!

The remaining Cultivators reacted quickly, immediately letting go of their Magic Treasures and retreating in disarray, barely escaping with their lives.

"Could this river really be the legendary Yellow Springs River? How can it be so eerie and terrifying..."

Yao Yao shrunk her neck and also hugged Ji Taichang's arm, feeling a lingering sense of dread.

If Ji Taichang hadn't spoken up to stop her, she definitely wouldn't have been able to contain her curiosity and would have rushed over.

"The Immortal Venerables Tomb's Opportunity is not in the river. Let's go."

With both of his arms hugged by two beautiful young girls, Ji Taichang felt his mouth grow somewhat dry. Although the sensation was far from that of mature women like Qin Shishi and Luo Yulian, the fragrant, soft melons had a charm of their own.

As the crowd continued forward,

this Dragon Vein grew increasingly towering. The atmosphere between heaven and earth became heavy and oppressive, as if a divine dragon truly lay coiled there.

Suddenly,

a patch of gray mist appeared out of thin air without any warning, instantly enveloping the entire world and blurring everything in sight.

"What is this thing?!"

"Why do I feel a bit cold? Not only is my vision obscured, but even my Divine Sense perception is being suppressed. I can't even see the path ahead."

"It looks like several Fellow Daoists are walking toward us from ahead... No! They aren't human!"

"Prepare for battle!"

A commotion quickly broke out in the crowd ahead.

Unknown monsters rushed out from the gray mist, silently lunging at the Cultivators and sparking a fierce battle.

"Why are there so many dangers in this Immortal Venerables Tomb?"

"Could that Immortal Venerable Fenyue have been a Demonic Path Immortal Venerable? Could this Immortal Venerables Tomb be a trap?"

Yun Zhi grew increasingly suspicious and uneasy. Nervous and worried, she subconsciously hugged Ji Taichang's arm even tighter.

Her pair of small melons were pressed flat. Ji Taichang could clearly feel her heartbeat and her sweet, fragrant breath, causing his blood to stir.

"Since we're already here... your Senior Sister has your backs. Don't worry!"

Yao Yao, however, was completely fearless. With a wave of her small hand, seven or eight weapon Magic Treasures emerged. She gripped a red-tasseled spear, and amidst crackling lightning, she thrust her spear repeatedly, slaying several black figures that silently lunged from her surroundings.

Ji Taichang swept his gaze around with his Double-Pupil Immortal Eyes, lost in thought.

Those black figures were not actual living creatures, but rather manifestations of Evil Qi. Lacking any intellect, they merely attacked everyone indiscriminately.

"Senior Sister, head this way."

Ji Taichang peered into the distance. His Double-Pupil Immortal Eyes could clearly pierce through the gray mist without any obstruction, guiding them along a path.

With the cheat-like talent of his Double-Pupil Immortal Eyes, the trio of Ji Taichang precisely avoided the strongest black figures, mapping out the safest and fastest route.

Half an hour later,

the three of them continued along the mountain range, finally nearing their destination.

On the ground, two towering and majestic mountain ranges wound ahead like two coiled divine dragons, exuding immense grandeur.

Strangely, however, one of the mountain ranges was entirely shrouded in gray mist, encircled by a bizarre river in midair, with dark clouds and lightning filling the sky in an oppressive, heavy atmosphere.

The other mountain range was lush and beautiful, with vibrant vegetation and abundant Spiritual Qi, nurturing a vast number of Heaven And Earth Treasures, spiritual birds, and Auspicious Beasts.

Above that mountain range, the sky was clear for miles, peaceful and serene.

The two mountain ranges seemed to exist in two completely different worlds, directly opposing each other. Such a stark contrast was truly shocking!