I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Sharpening knives does not miss woodcutters.

Although Chen Lin was anxious to know what was happening outside, he restrained himself, focused on recovering his health, and then checked his own condition.

The first is the rune in the dantian.

The rune is spherical in shape. Although it is a rune in general, it looks more like a cultivator's golden core when it is faintly glowing.

Also.

After careful study, Chen Lin discovered that although the rune appeared to be a single entity, it was actually composed of countless tiny runes. If the arrangement of these tiny runes could be changed, the overall structure might be altered.

But he can't do it now.

All we can do right now is to activate the Myriad Manifestations Technique and follow the Nine Apertures Black Ginseng's cultivation path to energize the runes.

Then, the unique energy generated by the runes is used.

The strength of a rune's energy depends on one's own cultivation level; it's not a cultivation technique, but a kind of supernatural power.

After studying itself.

Chen Lin then brought the bone fragments to his eyes again.

With a gentle activation, a rune identical to the one in his dantian immediately appeared on the bone fragment, which then emitted a unique energy aura that enveloped his body.

It doesn't exactly cover the body.

If you sense it carefully, it acts within a certain range, which just encompasses itself.

Based on its effectiveness in resisting the attacks of the Red-Eyed Demon, this should be a force field with extremely strong defensive capabilities, but it can only defend against energy attacks and is ineffective against physical attacks.

if not.

The beetle monster wouldn't be so easily burned to death by the iron pillar.

Aside from its defensive capabilities, Chen Lin found no other effects from this energy field, so he tried to activate the runes on the bone fragment.

Previously, the beetle monster used a runic attack method that didn't seem to be its own supernatural power, and the runic figure didn't seem to be something that a strange beast could condense.

It's very likely the ability of the bone fragments.

Chen Lin had a sudden thought.

The runes on the bone fragment flew up and formed a close connection with him, just like the runes in his own dantian.

It works!
Chen Lin was overjoyed to see this.

Immediately manipulate the runes to spread out.

Then the runes transformed into countless tiny runes, which could form different combinations and even teleport as Chen Lin's thoughts changed.

It can even create a domain effect!
"So this is how these intricate runes are used. They are indeed quite profound. It seems that my understanding of the cultivation world is still too limited."

Chen Lin clicked his tongue in amazement.

But he immediately frowned.

After concentrating and sensing for a while, he quickly manipulated the runes to gather them together again, and then he noticed that the aura of the runes had weakened considerably.

"It's a consumable type, actually?"

This phenomenon made Chen Lin's expression turn sour.

He originally thought that the bone fragment was a treasure-like item, and that it could produce such an effect at any time by activating it with his own energy.

That doesn't seem to be the case now.

This item is merely a consumable, similar to a talisman. Its ability to enhance the power of the dantian runes does not rely on the power of heaven and earth, but rather on its own energy.

That would be too limiting.

It cannot be used at will; it can only be used as a trump card. Once the energy is exhausted, it becomes useless.

Sighed.

Chen Lin shook his head and put it away.

One shouldn't be too greedy. It's good to be able to use it a few times. At least it can greatly increase his strength in this secret place. Moreover, if he doesn't use the runes on it and only uses it for defense, the consumption shouldn't be too great.

Even if the energy is exhausted, it is not necessarily a waste.

The bone fragments themselves are of extremely high quality and may be used as materials to forge the All-Purpose Shield.

then.

Chen Lin then examined the soul seed.

The red light from the Red-Eyed Monster was too terrifying. Even though it was blocked by the bone fragments, the aftershocks still severely damaged his soul seed, and he probably wouldn't be able to recover for a while.

During this period, your soul abilities will weaken, so you need to be extra careful after you leave.

Inspection complete.

After eating some spiritual fruits and feeling that his body had almost recovered, Chen Lin pushed open the door and went out.

Outside the door was a wide corridor.

Both sides are inlaid with unknown gemstones, emitting a faint light, so that one can see the surroundings even without having the ability to see clearly.

Walking up to a gemstone, Chen Lin dug it out.

The gemstone remains bright.

The explanation is that the gemstone emits light on its own, rather than relying on any formation.

Chen Lin nodded and put it away.

They dug up a few more before checking other areas.

After turning a corner, another door appeared. This door was relatively smaller, but it was also well preserved.

Tried it.

The door was easily pushed open a crack, and a putrid smell wafted into the nostrils.

Chen Lin activated the runes in his dantian, then pushed the door open completely and quickly glanced inside.

There were no living creatures.

He felt relieved and stepped inside.

The room wasn't small either. A set of ornate table and chairs was placed directly opposite the door, and the walls on both sides were lined with exquisite bookshelves, which were filled with many books.

Chen Lin immediately went forward to check.

pity.

All the books were rotten and would turn to ash at the slightest touch.

Although disappointed, Chen Lin was not surprised.

Dark energy is extremely corrosive to objects. No matter how good the materials of these books are, they cannot withstand the three hundred years of darkness without special treatment.

Unless high-level spiritual materials are used.

Like that painting.

Holding a short knife, Chen Lin scattered all the rotten books, trying to find two that were still readable.

Unfortunately, it was never finished, and instead, the room was filled with dust.

He ignored it.

After walking around the room, Chen Lin walked to the desk.

I glanced at it.

My gaze fell on a jade handle below.

His expression changed instantly.

Judging from the position of the handle, it seems to be a drawer, but such a drawer structure is extremely rare in ancient ruins.

Thinking of this, Chen Lin couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

He forgot that this was a life mission space, a higher-dimensional interface, and things couldn't be deduced using his previous way of thinking.

Sensed it.

Reaching out and grasping the white jade handle, he gently pulled, and the drawer opened.

There were many things inside, but most of them were rotten. Chen Lin used the tip of his knife to poke around and took out two items.

A calligraphy brush.

There is also a small seal.

Chen Lin's eyes brightened slightly.

The seal itself is fine; it's made of spirit jade, which naturally has strong corrosion resistance.

However, it is no easy feat for the brush hairs to have been preserved to this day; the material must be extremely special.

Hold the pen up to your eyes and observe carefully.

The penholder is a dark gold color, neither jade nor metal, but rather appears to be made from some kind of bone. The bristles are silvery-white, each one translucent, without any trace of ink staining.

However, the pen handle has strong signs of use, so it cannot be a new pen. This means that the brush hairs have the characteristic of not holding water.

If so.

This pen is a treasure; it needs to be refined before it can be used, otherwise it won't even pick up ink.

Without rushing to test it, Chen Lin put the two items into his bag, checked the room again to make sure nothing was missing, and then returned to the corridor.

Although this place is thousands of feet underground, there's no guarantee that no other people or monsters will come by. We need to hurry up and loot everything.

However, after entering more than a dozen rooms, all of different sizes and shapes, they found nothing new.

Turned a corner.

Chen Lin saw the end of the corridor. There was a large door, which was already open. Beyond it was an open area with a small bridge over a stream, strangely shaped rocks and mountains, and an exquisite pavilion.

It looks like a garden.

Chen Lin looked up at the sky.

It actually has a roof, and it's an indoor garden.

Therefore, this building must have originally been built underground, rather than sinking here later.

Without bothering to find out the origin of the building, Chen Lin carefully took flight, activating his Heavenly Eye to its maximum, and searched the garden to see if any rare and precious materials were still alive.

At the same time, look for a way out.

It was indeed safe here, but he couldn't stay here indefinitely. After all, he had a mission to complete and had to leave the secret place with Yu Yuanqi and the others.

Thinking about this, Chen Lin felt a little worried.

It's unknown whether Yu Yuanqi and his group will survive the red-eyed demon, or whether they will open the passage and leave ahead of time.

After a stick of incense.

Chen Lin landed on the ground, shaking his head in disappointment.

The garden was quite large, but there wasn't a single surviving spiritual plant, not even a speck of green. Even underground, it hadn't escaped the corruption of darkness.

The power of this eerie kingdom inspires despair.

I wonder if I, the Punisher, will be targeted by that powerful being in the future.

As he pondered, Chen Lin continued forward.

Before long, they reached the edge of the garden.

There's a side door here, but he doesn't know where it leads. He'd discovered it before, but hadn't been able to open it.

He stood in front of the door and looked around for a while.

Chen Lin took out the bone fragment, activated it using his internal energy, and prepared to forcefully break it open.

There was no lock or handle on the door, and it was impossible to tell how to open it. Moreover, he had just tried every method, but the door hadn't budgeed an inch.

We can only place our hopes on the bone fragments.

I calculated the time.

He had been in this underground building for almost several hours. Regardless of the situation outside, the outcome should already be clear, and the red-eyed monster wouldn't stay here indefinitely.

Even if this side gate leads directly to the ground, it shouldn't be enough to be attacked the moment you peek out.

I don't think it's a big problem.

Chen Lin activated the runes on the bone fragment and gently swiped them across the side gate in front of him.

A ripple, like waves on water, spread out.

A portal to space?

Looking at the scene before him, Chen Lin suddenly realized what was happening.

No wonder other methods were ineffective; it turns out the door was just a facade, actually a spatial passage.

In this case.

The possibility of it leading to the ground is much greater.

Don't dare to be careless at all.

Chen Lin kept the bone fragment in an activated state and remained highly vigilant before carefully entering the ripples.

His body tensed and relaxed alternately.

Then everything in front of him became bright, so bright that it was blinding to Chen Lin, who hadn't seen sunlight for a long time.

This is?

The sudden light surprised Chen Lin, who thought he had left the mission interface and returned to the Seven Star Realm.

But it was soon discovered that it wasn't.

The energy level here is very high, far surpassing that of the Seven Star Realm.

Even the quiet fire interface and Nana's interface cannot compare.

It is estimated to be an untouched secret realm.

After checking the energy of heaven and earth, Chen Lin began to examine the surrounding environment, and his eyes immediately lit up.

Everywhere you look is a riot of colors, the entire space is filled with spiritual plants, one after another, exuding an intoxicating fragrance.

The Garden of Spirit Herbs!
Having explored countless secret realms, Chen Lin immediately understood the attributes of this secret realm.

He was overjoyed.

But instead of picking them, they continued to observe.

The Linglong Sect has been destroyed for ten thousand years. Over such a long period of time, some special spiritual plants may have developed sentience and transformed into demons.

Moreover, there is no dark energy here, so it's possible that members of the Linglong Sect are hiding here.

Have to guard against it.

Suppressing the urge to put the bone fragment away, he cautiously explored the secret realm, even at the cost of consuming rune energy.

After flying a long circle, Chen Lin relaxed.

There were no demons that could take human form, nor were there any disciples of the Linglong Sect.

There was nothing but spiritual plants.

This is a treasure!

Chen Lin had the idea of ​​staying here to cultivate and hiding away from the outside world.

But he didn't dare to gamble.

If the light never appears outside and instead the darkness completely engulfs the area, he won't be able to complete his mission.

The result was the same: death.

This letter of life's mission comes from the deepest part of the river of life, and its difficulty is by no means simple. In the end, we will probably have to rely on him to be the savior and let this world regain its light.

There's no way to avoid it.

Moreover, even if you manage to evade, the mission evaluation will be extremely low, and any higher cultivation level you reach will be wasted, as you won't be able to take anything with you.

Put away your unrealistic ideas.

Chen Lin began to identify the rare flowers and herbs in the medicinal garden.

The higher the level of the spiritual object, the more careful you are in collecting it. Blindly picking it can easily cause damage, which would be a waste of its precious resources.

It took two incense sticks' worth of time, but I only skimmed through it once.

I don't recognize at least half of them.

The part he was able to recognize was thanks to Master Ning Tianyue's illustrated guide to spiritual plants, as well as the information he obtained from various books after entering Yuming City.

even so.

This also filled Chen Lin with mixed feelings of surprise and delight.

Every spiritual plant here is a rare and precious treasure, and some of them are even legendary.

developed.

Chen Lin is now basically certain that his misfortune has ended, otherwise he would not have been able to find this place.

This isn't bad luck turning into good luck, it's an explosion of good fortune!
There is another possibility.

That is, this building can isolate itself from the rules of heaven and earth, allowing it to temporarily escape the influence of misfortune.

However, no matter what, it won't stop us from taking action.

Chen Lin didn't delay any longer.

Arriving at a spiritual field, they began to select and harvest familiar spiritual plants, digging them up along with the soil without damaging the roots, intending to transplant them into the Fruit Core Cave later.

Time passed little by little.

All the spiritual plants had been collected, leaving only one spiritual field.

There is only one spirit flower in this spirit field, which is taller than a person. Its flowers are pure white, and even its roots and leaves are spotless.

She was like a proud fairy.

Both the location of the spirit field and the appearance of the flower are enough to show that this thing is extraordinary. According to the classification of spirit plant illustrations, even if it does not reach level six, it is still a top-grade level five.

However, problems arose during the harvest.

The flowers wither immediately upon approaching them, making them impossible to harvest.

Chen Lin walked back and forth around the spirit field.

No matter which direction you step in, the white flowers will react and wither away as quickly as if committing suicide.

Once you leave the spirit field, the flower will return to its original state.

He appeared determined to fight to the death.

This made Chen Lin scratch his head. It would be a pity to give up such a high-quality treasure, so he could only rack his brains for a solution.

Half an hour passed.

Chen Lin still couldn't come up with a good solution.

So I stopped wasting my energy on it.

He raised his hand and pointed! (End of Chapter)