Tangshan Courtyard was like spring all year round, untouched by the changing cold and heat.
That day, a long convoy appeared not far outside Tang Mountain.
More than ten long, box-shaped Earth-Treading Carriages were linked together like a train of carriages.
A few black leaf-like Spell Talismans were inscribed along their sides. Faint Strange Force vibrations let them slice smoothly through the gale and snow as they traveled forward without a sound.
By the water pool east of Tang Mountain, the Giant Spirit God shook the Heartless Bell in its hand.
Chen Mu opened his eyes and quickly noticed the unusual convoy of Earth-Treading Carriages. But he only gave it a brief glance.
The convoy belonged to Sacred Heart Academy's Earth-Treading Department. They were responsible for transporting supplies and personnel. They came here once every half year, bringing some supplies and taking away the Silver Scale Fish raised at Tangshan Courtyard.
The Affairs Office handled such matters, so he had no need to spare them much thought.
Besides, after three or four months at Tangshan Courtyard, his continuously improving Yellow Springs Gourd secret art had reached a critical juncture. He had even less desire to concern himself with such trivialities.
After another glance, he closed his eyes and resumed cultivating.
Late at night, in a forest somewhere on the western side of the valley. Dry branches and leaves creaked as a burly middle-aged man in close-fitting brown clothes, two meters tall, emerged.
Through the sparse trees, he looked at the flickering lights in the distant valley, his expression icy.
"Qi Refining cultivators occupy spiritual lands and endlessly absorb vital qi, harming everyone under heaven to fatten themselves. A pack of parasites—they deserve to be buried underground!"
"This time, becoming a Calamity Demon to reshape the Earth Vein is for