Underground, yellow sand spread, encroaching upon all life.
"Hidden deeply indeed. If Rat Prodigy had not spent these past years exploring mineral veins and been drawn here by the aura of precious ore, outsiders would likely have found it difficult to notice this place."
As he continued downward, surveying the surroundings, a strange glint flashed through Yellow Garment's eyes.
At this moment, he had already penetrated deep into the earth's core. Before him lay Killing Intent that was nearly tangible. This Killing Intent was exceedingly corrosive to living beings; if not for his special nature, he would likely have encountered trouble by now.
"If I have not found the wrong place, it should be up ahead."
At a certain moment, having discovered something, Yellow Garment activated his divine ability and forcibly tore open the barrier of Killing Intent.
At that very instant, specks of fluorescent light appeared before him.
"This is indeed fourth-rank spirit ore, though its revival is not yet complete. It cannot be used as true fourth-rank spirit ore."
Reaching out, he seized a chunk of dark green precious ore in his hand. The Yellow-Robed Daoist made a rough judgment.
The facts proved that Rat Prodigy's earlier perception had been correct. There truly was fourth-rank precious ore here, and it was no small mineral vein.
"If I am not mistaken, this should be Heavenly Wood Void-Azure Marrow. It belongs to wood and is formed from condensed vitality. It can be used both in medicine and artifact refinement."
"Judging from the reserves this vein has displayed, if it were fully mined, it might be able to supply three or four Celestial Phenomena cultivators."
As he moved onward and sensed carefully, Yellow Garment gradually formed a relatively clear understanding.
Fourth-rank precious ore was rare. Ordinary mineral veins might seem sizable,