Chen Lin slipped through the side door and followed the direction he had established. Before long, he felt the spiritual qi around him growing increasingly abundant, while the soil turned into hard rock.
He stopped.
After examining his surroundings carefully, he immediately discovered that this was actually a spirit crystal mine!
"So that's why."
Understanding dawned on Chen Lin.
No wonder there was an innate spirit baby here. This was a mineral vein, and a peak-grade spirit crystal vein at that.
However, the conditions for nurturing an innate spirit baby were extremely demanding. Even in a peak-grade spirit crystal vein, the likelihood of one forming was exceedingly low. Other factors might be involved.
Following the fluctuations in spiritual power, Chen Lin continued onward.
"Hm?"
After traveling for a while, he felt the surrounding space growing increasingly constrictive. Although it was still the same crystal deposit, every step had become a struggle.
Left with no choice.
Chen Lin could only change course and investigate the outer area first.
After circling partway around, he reached the top of the area and saw an enormous green sword pointing downward, with its tip just exposed.
Beneath the sword tip stood a hexagonal altar.
On each side of the altar stood an oddly shaped statue. Each held a different treasure, continuously drawing energy from the crystal deposit to keep the altar functioning.
Chen Lin observed it for a while.
Once he confirmed there were no living beings on the altar, he relaxed.
After some consideration.
He felt there were two possible reasons for setting up this altar.
One was to extract the suppressed evil demon's energy through sacrificial offerings, preventing it from gradually reviving. But since these were offerings, some entity had to be receiving the energy. He had no idea what that entity might