[Earth Temple]
The moon was bright and the stars were few; its cool glow fell on an abandoned village, illuminating a lonely, dry well.
A figure nimbly leaped out of the well and landed steadily on the ground covered with withered leaves.
But as soon as he stood firm and before he could even brush the dust off his body, the Great Void Jade Tally hanging at his waist began to tremble wildly as if it had gone mad.
The jade token's surface was flashing rapidly with spiritual light, indicating that a massive amount of unread information was accumulating inside.
"Hmm?" Qi Yun was slightly surprised.
He felt like he had only spent half a day in the Sword Inquiry Forest, so how could there be so many messages?
I subconsciously looked up at the bright moon in the sky and the clearly visible stars.
Qi Yun's eyes flashed with a strange light. He quickly raised his hand and made calculations with his fingers, then his face showed a hint of astonishment:
"I spent less than half a day at most in that Sword Inquiry Forest."
Two hours have already passed in the outside world?!
Even with his calm and collected nature, he couldn't help but be startled at this moment.
The difference in the speed of cosmic light is so great!
That sword forest was indeed extraordinary; time flowed much more slowly inside than outside.
It is far beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators or even sects, no wonder it has become an ancient place of heritage with a long history.
Suppressing the shock in his heart, Qi Yun immediately immersed his Divine Sense into the Great Void Jade Tally.
Instantly, hundreds of densely packed communication symbols, each shimmering with different lusters, surged into his Sea of Consciousness like a torrent.
I quickly browsed through the information that had been piling up for two months.
A small portion of these reports consisted of internal communications from the Holy Sect detailing the recent results and progress of attacks on major markets and strongholds in the Yellow Springs Netherworld.
The battle seemed to have yielded abundant results, but it caused chaos and disorder in the Yellow Springs Netherworld.
But most of the messages repeated the same key information, each more urgent and shocking than the last: [The Battle of Teapot Valley has broken out]
It is said that more than a month ago, the standoff between Teapot Valley completely spiraled out of control.
The ten Foundation Establishment True Person of the Wuji Sacred Sect and the more than fifteen Foundation Establishment True Person gathered by the Yellow Springs Netherworld launched a fierce attack.
When Foundation Establishment cultivator fights with all their might, their power is devastating.
The entire area of Teapot Valley, spanning a thousand miles, has been razed to the ground!
Mountains collapsed, rivers dried up, and the earth was torn apart.
To this day, that area remains shrouded in raging torrents and the lingering power of Daoist magic, devoid of any living beings, becoming a terrifying dead zone.
More importantly, during the earth-shattering battle among the True Person, the barrier at the entrance to the Remnant Realm called "Yin Ruins" was forcibly torn open by the terrifying power emanating from the clash between the two sides, creating an unstable opening!
Through that opening, the outside world could glimpse part of the interior of the "Yin Ruins".
The results of the investigation caused an uproar among everyone who learned of the news.
This also completely explains why the Yellow Springs Netherworld was so determined to obtain this place, even at the cost of waging a full-scale war against the Holy Sect!
It turns out that the "Yin Ruins" Remnant Realm is not filled with the Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs and rare herbs or the cave abode of predecessors found in ordinary secret realms.
Instead, a simple, ancient temple stands prominently, seemingly formed from the earth itself.
"Earth Temple-- " Qi Yun's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he thought to himself, instantly realizing the meaning.
"No wonder the Yellow Springs Netherworld making such a big show of it, even going so far as to wage war against our Holy Sect to reclaim this Remnant Realm. So that's the root of the problem!"
[Earth Temple]
This thing is not man-made, but rather a piece of [Dao Land] born from the heavens and earth!
The so-called Dao Land are extraordinary entities that are formed from the ultimate condensation of the power of heaven and earth and the Daoist intent, possessing specific rules and divine properties.
If the power of heaven and earth, combined with the essence of the Dao, creates spiritual beings of heaven and earth.
When a certain spiritual object of heaven and earth is condensed to a certain ultimate state, it will form its own realm, which is the more profound [Dao Land].
According to ancient records, there are currently 157 types of Dao Land that have been discovered and recorded.
And this Earth Temple is one of them!
It is formed from the purest and most refined Qi of Earth Sha over countless years, and its shape is mostly that of a temple.
"The Earth Temple contains the purest and most refined Qi of Earth Sha, almost primordial!" A glint of light flashed in Qi Yun's eyes.
"If one can enter it and use it properly, one can directly extract pure Qi of Earth Sha from the Earth Temple to open up one's own acupoints!"
What does this mean?
This means that he no longer needs to follow the instructions in the map, travel through mountains and rivers, painstakingly search for specific evil locations, and then painstakingly absorb and refine the Sha Qi within them, as he did before.
Within the Earth Temple, one can obtain a continuous supply of extremely high-quality Qi of Earth Sha, which will increase the speed of cultivating [Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection] by ten times or even dozens of times!
This is not only immensely beneficial for personal cultivation.
For any sect, a Earth Temple is a strategic treasure that can strengthen the sect's foundation!
If this can be controlled, it means that the cultivation time of Qi Refining disciples can be greatly shortened, more disciples with high realms will emerge, and the overall strength will usher in a qualitative leap!
"The Battle of Teapot Valley, the Crack in Yin Ruins, and the Appearance of the Earth Temple —the waters of the Northwest cultivation world have been completely stirred up, and it may even trigger a bloodbath that sweeps across the entire Northwest."
Qi Yun put away the Great Void Jade Tally, gazing at the distant night sky with a deep and thoughtful expression.
He originally planned to continue his low-key cultivation and absorb Sha Qi after dealing with the matter of the gold ring.
But the appearance of the Earth Temple has undoubtedly disrupted his plans and brought unprecedented opportunities and risks.
"But getting too close to the commotion can easily backfire. The [Earth Temple] is no small matter. Now that it has been exposed, it's probably not just my Holy Sect and the Yellow Springs Netherworld."
Other forces in the Northwest cultivation world will likely follow suit, wanting a share of the spoils.
This is a very murky place.
Beside the dry well under the moonlight, Qi Yun pondered for a long time, the calculating glint in his eyes finally fading into calm.
The allure of the Earth Temple is indeed immense.
It can save you from countless arduous efforts and allow you to directly absorb the pure Qi of Earth Sha.
This is an irresistible fortuitous opportunity for any cultivator stuck at the [Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection] stage.
After much deliberation, Qi Yun suppressed the restlessness in his heart and his eyes became clear.
"Even with great fortuitous opportunity, one must also be born with the capacity to enjoy them."
"Although I am stuck in this realm, my biggest advantage over many cultivators who have been trapped for decades or even centuries is time."
He has been cultivating for so long, and at most, it has only taken him six or seven years. He is not even thirty years old yet.
For Qi Refining cultivator with a lifespan of 136 years, he was excessively young.
There is still a century to squander, accumulate, and break through.
On the other hand, in the Teapot Valley, Foundation Establishment True Person are now personally engaging in combat, and the aftershocks of the battle are enough to level a thousand miles.
The appearance of the Earth Temple is like pouring cold water into boiling oil, which will surely attract the attention of all the wolves and tigers in the Northwest.
Now, that place is the center of a huge vortex, murderous intent.
If Qi Refining cultivator gets involved, the slightest mistake will result in their being being pulverized to pieces; they might not even qualify as cannon fodder.
"To take great risks for profit is unwise." Qi Yun finally strengthened his resolve.
With Law Technique Panel at his fingertips, the [Stealing and Devouring Gu] to aid his cultivation, the [Essence Devouring] to rapidly accumulate power, and the "Secret Detailed Explanation on the Northwest Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha Positions" to guide his path, he cultivated step by step, and his progress was already quite fast.
There's really no need to wade into that murky water that's destined to be bloody.
Once he made up his mind, he no longer hesitated.
With a flicker, he transformed once again into the inconspicuous "Zhang Mazi," holding the Soul Refining Banner, disappearing into the night and silently vanishing towards the next Earthly Fiend acupoint marked on the illustrated manual "Detailed Explanation."
He chose the safest and most suitable path for himself.
Continue searching for the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha locations, taking one step at a time and methodically Qi Refining and opening the meridians.
Time flies. While Qi Yun was immersed in the mountains and rivers of Northwest China, searching for auspicious sites and quietly accumulating knowledge, he gradually opened up the acupoints in his body.
The political climate in the Northwest cultivation world is becoming increasingly turbulent.
The center is Teapot Valley!
The allure of the Earth Temple is something no power can ignore.
Initially, it was just a fierce conflict between the Wuji Sacred Sect and the Yellow Springs Netherworld.
However, as the "Yin Ruins" Remnant Realm were breached, the scene of the Earth Temple was confirmed to be real.
The entire cultivation world in Northwest China was shaken!
More and more sects and cultivation Aristocratic Clan, like sharks smelling blood, began to converge on the Teapot Valley area.
Initially, it was just some small and medium-sized forces trying to take advantage of the chaos and get a share of the profits.
But soon, even the truly heavyweight giants couldn't sit still.
[Azure Sect]!
[Phoenix Helm]!
These two behemoths, which dominate the Northwest and whose strength and foundation are in no way inferior to the Wuji Sacred Sect and the Yellow Springs Netherworld, could not hold back and successively dispatched their elite disciples, and even some Foundation Establishment True Person secretly arrived at the outskirts of Teapot Valley.
This indicates an intention to get involved!
Who wouldn't be tempted by the prospect of becoming Dao Land, a position that could enhance the sect's foundation?
Whether it's the Azure Sect or the Phoenix Helm, many disciples in both sects need to undergo the [Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection] test.
Controlling a Earth Temple would mean a qualitative leap in the strength of the sect's middle ranks over the next few hundred years.
This shift in power could have a profound impact on the overall landscape of Northwest China.
The Teapot Valley has become the focal point of attention for the entire cultivation community in the Northwest.
The various forces are intertwined, engaged in open and covert struggles, and the situation is extremely complex and tense.
The small Teapot Valley is like a giant powder keg, where a single spark can have far-reaching consequences, and it could erupt at any moment into a massive war that would engulf the entire Northwest.
All this noise and danger had nothing to do with Qi Yun, who was far away, focusing on his cultivation.
He continued to roam the desolate mountains and deep valleys, steadily improving his strength at his own pace.
Occasionally, he would learn of the growing chaos in Teapot Valley through the Great Void Jade Tally, but he would only smile faintly and continue his journey of seeking out evil spirits and opening the meridians.