Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

Isn't this the clue they have been looking for?

"It seems we have to go to Black Wind Ridge to take a look." Luo Chen whispered to Qingshuang.

"Well, but we have to be careful. This kind of news spreads quickly, and there must be a lot of people there." Qingshuang responded cautiously.

After dinner, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to prepare to go to Black Wind Ridge.

They bought some necessities, found out the route to Black Wind Ridge, and then embarked on a new journey.

Black Wind Ridge is located in the northwest of Fangshi. The distance is not far, but the road is extremely rugged.

Along the way, they met many immortal cultivators who were also heading to Black Wind Ridge. Some of them were traveling alone, while others were traveling in groups.

"Are you also going to Black Wind Ridge?" A cultivator who looked quite young took the initiative to speak.

"Yes, I heard that there were ruins there." Luo Chen replied.

"That's right, but the ruins are not so easy to enter. It is said that there are many traps inside and many guardian beasts." said the young cultivator.

"Thank you for the reminder. We will be careful." Qingshuang responded politely.

After several days of trekking, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally arrived at Black Wind Ridge.

The mountains here are steep, the ancient trees are towering, and a cold atmosphere permeates the air.

They walked along a path and soon saw the legendary ruins.

Many cultivators have gathered at the entrance of the ruins, discussing something in groups of three or five.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also joined the crowd, trying to get more information from their conversation.

"I heard that there is an ancient artifact in the ruins. Whoever can get it will greatly increase his strength."

"Don't dream. How can we get the artifact so easily? There are many dangers inside. We should be careful."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other. They knew that this adventure had just begun.

They decided not to rush into the ruins, but to carefully observe the surrounding environment and look for possible clues.

Just then, a woman in red walked up to them.

"Are you here to look for the artifact as well?" asked the woman in red.

"We just came here to take a look and broaden our horizons." Luo Chen replied.

"My name is Hongling, and I'm a disciple of the Hongyun Sect. I see that you two have extraordinary skills, so perhaps we can cooperate." Hongling suggested.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang thought about it and felt that it was always good to have an extra helper, so they agreed to Hong Ling's proposal.

The three of them entered the ruins together. The interior of the ruins was dark and damp, and the walls were engraved with ancient runes.

They moved forward cautiously, avoiding many traps along the way.

"The mechanisms here are so cleverly arranged. It seems that the designer must be a master." Luo Chen exclaimed.

"Yes, but we still have to be careful. There may be more powerful mechanisms waiting for us." Qingshuang reminded.

They continued to go deeper into the ruins and finally came to a huge stone gate.

There are some strange patterns carved on the stone gate, which seem to hide some secrets.

"These patterns look like some kind of formation." Hong Ling said after careful observation.

"Can you crack it?" Luo Chen asked.

"Let me try." Hongling said, and began to try to break the formation.

After some effort, Hongling finally succeeded in breaking the formation, and the stone door slowly opened.

Behind the door was a spacious hall with a huge sarcophagus in the center.

"Could this be the location of the legendary artifact?" Qingshuang asked curiously.

"Let's be careful and don't act rashly." Luo Chen reminded.

The three of them approached the sarcophagus cautiously. Suddenly, the lid of the sarcophagus moved slowly, and a powerful force burst out from it.

"Retreat quickly!" Luo Chen shouted, and the three of them retreated quickly.

A figure slowly rose from the sarcophagus. It was a man wearing ancient armor, his eyes were closed, and he exuded a powerful aura.

"This is..." Luo Chen was so surprised that he was speechless.

"Could this be the legendary ancient god?" Hong Ling exclaimed.

The ancient god slowly opened his eyes, his gaze swept across Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Who are you? Why are you disturbing my sleep?" The voice of the ancient god was low and powerful.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other. They knew that the following conversation would determine their fate.

"We are cultivators who broke in accidentally. We didn't know there was anyone sleeping here." Luo Chen answered respectfully.

The Ancient God was silent for a while, then slowly said: "In this case, I will not hold you responsible, but you must agree to one condition of mine."

"What conditions?" Qingshuang asked.

"I want you to help me complete a task. After you complete it, I will give you a treasure." said the ancient god.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They knew that this could be an opportunity for them, or it could be the beginning of danger.

"We are willing to accept your conditions." Luo Chen answered firmly.

The ancient god nodded and began to explain the content of the mission.

It turned out that he needed them to find a rare spiritual herb called "Tianxin Grass". This spiritual herb grew in an extremely dangerous place and only true heroes could obtain it.

"Tianxin Grass?" Qingshuang frowned. She knew how precious and rare this spiritual herb was, and she knew how difficult it was to find it.

"Yes, Tianxin Grass." The ancient god's voice was filled with an unquestionable majesty. "It grows in the Nine Netherworld, which is a paradise for the dead and full of dangers. Only those with a firm mind and extraordinary strength can reach there and come back alive."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances. They knew that this was a test and also an opportunity.

If you can complete the task, you will not only obtain the treasures of the ancient gods, but also become famous in the world of immortal cultivation.

"We accept this mission." Luo Chen answered firmly again, his voice revealing unquestionable determination.

The ancient god nodded, and there seemed to be a glimmer of approval in his eyes.

"Very good, then you go ahead. Remember that the place where Tianxin grass grows has a powerful guardian, so you must be careful."

The three of them left the ruins and began to prepare to go to the Nine Netherworld.

They knew it would be a long and dangerous journey.

"We have to find detailed information about the Nine Netherworld first." Luo Chen said after leaving the ruins.

"I've heard of the Nine Netherworld. It is said that it is shrouded in darkness all year round, and only a very small number of cultivators have ever been there." Hong Ling added.

They began to look for immortal cultivators who could provide information near Black Wind Ridge.

After some inquiries, they learned about a man named "Old Man of the Netherworld". It was said that he had traveled to the Nine Netherworlds and had some understanding of the situation there.

Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Hong Ling found the residence of the Nether Old Man, which was a quiet valley surrounded by thick fog. The Nether Old Man looked very old, but his eyes were extremely sharp.

"Are you here to inquire about the Nine Netherworld?" The old man's voice was hoarse and low.

"Yes, old senior, we hope to know something about the Nine Netherworld." Luo Chen said respectfully.

The old man was silent for a while, then he slowly said, "The Netherworld is a place where even the soul can get lost. If you really want to go there, you must be fully prepared. There are not only powerful guardians, but also various strange creatures. If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang listened carefully. They knew that Old Man Youming's words were full of warnings and reminders.

"We understand, senior, we will be fully prepared." Qingshuang said firmly.

The old man in the underworld nodded, then took out a yellowed map from his arms.

"This is the map I drew when I traveled to the Nine Netherworlds. Although it is a bit old, it should be helpful to you."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang took the map and thanked Old Man Youming gratefully.

They knew that with this map, their mission would be much smoother.

After making full preparations, Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling embarked on their journey to the Nine Netherworld.

Following the instructions on the map, they crossed over barren lands and countless steep mountains.

"This is the entrance to the Nine Netherworld." Luo Chen said, pointing to an area shrouded in darkness ahead.

"Are we really going in?" There was a hint of hesitation in Hongling's voice.

"We have no way out." Qingshuang said firmly, "In order to complete the mission and obtain the treasure of the ancient god, we must move forward."

The three of them took a deep breath and then stepped into the Nine Netherworld together.

Darkness immediately surrounded them, and the air was filled with a suffocating chill.

They moved forward cautiously, always alert to possible dangers around them.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew from behind. Luo Chen turned around quickly and saw a blurry figure rushing towards them.

"Be careful!" Luo Chen shouted, drew his sword and fought with the figure.

Qingshuang and Hongling also reacted quickly, each taking out their weapons and preparing to deal with possible attacks.

The figure was looming in the darkness, moving swiftly, and did not seem easy to deal with.

"What the hell is this thing?" Hongling asked while swinging her sword.

"It may be one of the guardians of the Nine Netherworld. Be careful of its attacks, they are usually highly poisonous." Luo Chen replied, and at the same time his swordsmanship became more fierce, trying to find the opponent's flaw.

Qingshuang tried to use magic to assist Luo Chen, shooting ice arrows at the figure in an attempt to slow it down.

However, the figure seemed to have a natural resistance to ice arrows. After just a slight delay, it continued its attack.

"This thing is not simple. We have to find a way to get around it." Luo Chen suggested.

The three of them fought while slowly retreating, trying to find a safe path.

At this moment, Hongling suddenly found a path. Although it was narrow, it seemed that she could avoid the attack range of the figure.

"This way!" Hongling shouted loudly, and then took the lead and rushed towards the path.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely behind. The three of them quickly passed through the path and finally got rid of the pursuit of the mysterious figure.

They stopped to catch their breath and looked around, finding that this seemed to be a relatively safe area.

"We have to be careful. The Nine Netherworld is full of dangers. What just happened was just the beginning." Luo Chen reminded.

Qingshuang nodded, she knew that Luo Chen was telling the truth.

They continued on, more cautiously this time, ready for any threats that might arise.

After a period of exploration, they came to a barren plain where the land was dry and cracked and the air was filled with a smell of decay.

Suddenly, a shrill scream came from a distance, and the three of them immediately became alert.

"What's that sound?" Hongling asked nervously.

"It might be the warning sound of some creature. We have to be careful." Luo Chen replied, while his eyes searched around for the source of the sound.

At this moment, a group of dark shadows approached rapidly from a distance. They had strange shapes, like a hybrid of bats and birds, but were much larger in size.

The creatures' eyes glowed red in the darkness, appearing incredibly ferocious.

"It's the Nine Nether Bat!" Qingshuang exclaimed.

Luo Chen quickly drew his sword and prepared to fight. Qing Shuang and Hong Ling also prepared their own spells and weapons.

The group of Nine Nether bats quickly surrounded them, making sharp cries, as if in provocation.

"Don't let them get close, their claws and teeth are highly poisonous." Luo Chen warned.

The three of them stood in a circle with their backs to each other and began to resist the attack of the swarm of bats.

Luo Chen's swordsmanship was sharp, and every sword hit the target accurately.

Qingshuang used magic to create an ice wall in an attempt to block the bats' attack.

Hongling used her long whip to flexibly whip the bats that tried to get close.

The battle was extremely fierce, and the swarm of bats seemed endless, constantly pouring out of the darkness.

Although Luo Chen and the other two fought hard, they gradually felt exhausted.

"This is not a solution. We must find their nest and catch them all in one swoop." Luo Chen said, panting.

Qingshuang and Hongling nodded in agreement, they knew this was the only way.

So the three of them began to fight while searching for the bat colony's nest.

After some effort, they finally found a hidden cave where a colony of bats gathered.

"This is it. We have to be careful. There may be more bats inside." Luo Chen whispered.

They entered the cave carefully. The air inside was even more polluted and the calls of bats were even more shrill.

The three men held their weapons tightly and moved deeper into the cave.

Deep in the cave, they found a huge nest, densely packed with Nine Nether Bats.

Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling looked at each other and knew that they had to end the battle quickly.

"I will attract their attention, and you take the opportunity to attack the nest." Luo Chen said.

Qingshuang and Hongling nodded. They knew that although Luo Chen’s plan was dangerous, it was the only way.

Luo Chen rushed towards the group of bats, waving his sword, trying to attract all their attention to himself.

Qingshuang and Hongling took the opportunity to cast powerful spells, shooting fireballs and ice arrows at the bat's nest.

The nest began to collapse under the fierce attack, and the bat colony fell into chaos. (End of this chapter)