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Chapter 258: Unsealing the Cave Abode
Chapter 258: Unsealing the Cave Abode
"I'm sorry, but not this time."
Mei Xiyao shook her head gently without elaborating further and then gracefully walked past the group and up the stairs.
As they watched her graceful figure, the group of Hybrid Elemental Masters exchanged glances before quickly sitting back down.
The other eager cultivators also hurriedly averted their gazes.
Every time Xuan Jian Zhenren came, he brought his own ingredients, and only after he left would the Eight Directions Food Pavilion start serving food and inviting guests.
However, there were exceptions.
For example, when Nie Jun brought the corpses of the demons from the Thousand Demon Cave.
Unlike wild demons, the people from Wutong Mountain dared to eat them, but this group from the small sects didn't have the guts to even ask about them.
"Get ready, the cave abode is about to open."
Zhang Zhenren waved his sleeve and also headed towards the door.
He didn't lower his voice but instead deliberately let everyone hear him.
Such a generous gesture once again earned the admiration of the crowd. Although Xuan Jian Zhenren's cultivation was unfathomable, others couldn't benefit from his generosity. In comparison, Xuan Guang Dong Zhenren was more amiable.
As Zhang Zhenren left the food pavilion, a group of people noisily followed him.
Only then did Mei Xiyao, who had just gone upstairs, walk out, followed by several people from the food pavilion, all quietly looking downwards.
Until the people downstairs left.
She sighed unconsciously, and the others could only smile bitterly and shake their heads.
This situation was exactly the same as the last time.
They were all cultivators who had worked hard to reach a high level of strength, yet they still seemed to believe in the beautiful name of "immortal's cave" associated with Xuan Guang Dong.
In the corner, Shen Yi also stood up.
As someone who had killed his way out of Bo Yun County, this strange behavior of Zhang Zhenren seemed even clearer to him.
However, despite their wariness, they still had to go.
After all, they had stayed safely in Da Qian for so long to ensure they wouldn't be too timid when they finally ventured out.
"Is the Grand Master not here for the cave abode?"
Mei Xiyao had long noticed this youth in ink-colored robes. Someone with their level of hospitality wouldn't possibly overlook anyone with strength.
Seeing that he didn't follow Zhang Zhenren, she reminded him, "If that's the case, please feel free to dine on the third floor."
"I'll come back later," Shen Yi shook his head and quickly walked out.
Although he was curious about the exquisite dishes comparable to treasure pills, more important matters took precedence.
"... "
Despite his caution, he couldn't resist his ambition in the end.
Mei Xiyao had only reminded him casually, and she didn't intend to persuade him further.
However, it would probably be difficult for him to come back now.
...
The Eight Directions Valley headed west.
Before them stood two mountain cliffs shaped like eagle beaks, facing each other.
It looked like a tall archway.
Zhang Mingyang stood at the base of the cliff with his hands behind his back. Even though he had experienced this many times, his eyes still held a sense of longing.
Even ordinary disciples who had left the inner sect of an immortal sect to seek seclusion elsewhere would have such exquisite cave abodes.
Despite the passage of time, they were still unable to enter, and they could only sigh in admiration.
In fact, their cultivation at the Transformation God Realm wasn't necessarily much lower than that of their counterparts.
But in terms of methods and knowledge, they were far inferior.
He silently calculated the time.
On the sixth day and night, the moonlight covered the Eagle Beak Cliff like a thin veil.
A faint light curtain appeared at the archway formed by the two mountain cliffs.
The cave abode had been unsealed!
Almost everyone's eyes burned with anticipation.
But since Zhang Zhenren hadn't made a move yet, they could only forcibly suppress their excitement.
"I, Xuan Guang Dong, am not as unreasonable and overbearing as those barbarians. Fellow cultivators, please disregard me and do as you please."
Zhang Mingyang waved his sleeve, dispelling everyone's concerns.
Those with lower cultivation levels hesitated, but the ten or so Hybrid Elemental Masters cupped their fists and said, "Thank you, Zhang Zhenren, for your generosity. We won't stand on ceremony."
Even though they knew the dangers within, the pain of having no path forward and the torture of their dwindling lifespan drove them to take any opportunity that came their way.
Moreover, if they were lucky enough to find a cultivation technique for the Transformation God, their backgrounds might one day be able to rival the top-tier forces... perhaps even replacing the Grand Qian Wu Temple.
As they spoke, their bodies began to glow, emitting a vast aura characteristic of the Mixed Element Realm, soaring towards the skies!
Over a dozen figures darted forward, merging with the light curtain at the archway, their bodies and auras vanishing without a trace.
With someone taking the lead, the rest of the cultivators grew eager to try their luck.
Their cultivation levels were already low, and if they fell behind, even the protection of their ancestors might not be enough to secure any treasures they found.
In the blink of an eye, several dozen more people rushed inside.
The remaining cultivators quietly observed Zhang Zhenren, having followed the crowd but now hesitating.
Zhang Mingyang smiled faintly, not overly concerned.
He whispered to the three people behind him, including the gray-robed elder, before casually walking into the light curtain.
"What's going on?"
The cultivators turned their attention to the one who had been left behind, sensing that something was amiss.
If they remembered correctly, this person was also a well-known Zhenren from Xuan Guang Dong, named Zhang Chenlin, with a cultivation base at the peak of the Mixed Element Realm. Why would they leave him outside to guard the cave abode?
"Heh."
Zhang Chenlin stood there, a wry smile on his face as he gazed at the light curtain.
The cultivators held their breath, feeling a sense of relief that they hadn't acted impulsively. Who would have thought that Xuan Guang Dong, with its immense power, would resort to something as petty as guarding a cave abode?
They were willing to throw away their reputation for this.
"Let's go."
The group quietly whispered among themselves and began to retreat.
Even if they managed to obtain something, they wouldn't be able to keep it, and it wasn't worth risking their lives. Only a fool would do so.
Just then, a "fool" finally took a step forward.
Shen Yi raised an eyebrow, initially expecting some sort of plot from Xuan Guang Dong, but after quietly observing for a while, they had only employed such a despicable tactic, worse than a village bully.
What a waste of time.
Amidst the stunned gazes of the crowd, the youth in the ink-colored robe soared through the sky and stepped into the light curtain, right over Zhang Chenlin's head.
"Wait, can people still enter?"
They glanced at Zhang Chenlin, noticing his unsightly expression.
"He's a Mixed Element Master, so he naturally has some courage."
"To be so young and yet possess such boldness, I wonder which major power he's from."
"He must be from a major power... Xuan Guang Dong should know him, right?"
As this group backed away, they whispered among themselves.
However, despite their discussions, no one knew the youth's background. Their thoughts varied, with some feeling sorry for him and others empathizing, as only disciples from minor factions understood how precious a path to the next realm was, worth risking everything for.
But the majority scoffed at his impatience.
No matter how high his realm, he was still just an impatient young man. Their realms might be lower, but they had a higher chance of living longer.
As the crowd discussed this unexpected turn of events, in a certain location outside the Eight Directions Valley, a white crane stood quietly with several other demons.
Before them, a narrow light curtain appeared, like a tear in a piece of clothing, slowly revealing itself.
Even the most perfect formation would show flaws over time.
The Thousand Demon Cave, with its knowledge and information network, was well aware of this fact.
They feigned ignorance, simply wanting to give Xuan Guang Dong a surprise.
(End of Chapter)
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