The Vein Seeking Sect was a sect centered on doing things. Everyone in the sect had their own tasks to complete. On Chen Luo's second day after joining, Steward You decided to bring him into the "sect task." In his words, the Immortal Sect was pressing them hard.
"Familiarize yourself with the surroundings first. You'll be responsible for this place later."
Steward You walked ahead, explaining as he went.
The two entered the mine tunnel one after the other.
The mine tunnels of the Immortal Realm were exceptionally bright. The spiritual energy within was so dense it nearly condensed into substance, and a faint fluorescence filled the air, as though countless tiny spirit insects were fluttering about. The tunnel walls were not ordinary rock, but a mineral called "Spirit Crystal Stone." Their surfaces were smooth as jade, giving off soft blue or purple light. Occasionally, spiritual radiance could even be seen flowing through the stone walls like living creatures.
"This vein is rich in spiritual energy, and many Ore Devouring Beasts have bred within it. Your task is to deal with those Ore Devouring Beasts, ensure the mine slaves' safety, and make sure mining progress is not affected."
Steward You led Chen Luo onward, and before long, they reached the end of the mineral vein.
Bursts of crisp sounds came from ahead.
The mine slaves inside were not laborers carrying hoes, but Immortal Cultivators wielding flying swords. Their mining methods varied as well. When Chen Luo entered, he happened to see a Sword Cultivator controlling a flying sword and repeatedly attacking the mine wall.
The flying sword struck the stone wall, continuously producing the clanging sound of metal against iron.
Every dozen or so strikes, a chunk of ore would be cut from the wall by the flying sword. Most