I, a centenarian, sweep through the gates of immortality.

Earth veins are the roots where the earth's spiritual energy gathers. Although they cannot compare to the dragon veins in those blessed lands, they are still rich in spiritual energy and have heavy spiritual pressure. How could they possibly have the power of yin spirits?

Ordinary Yin energy should have been suppressed and dispersed by the earth's veins long ago.

Yet this Yin energy could exist within the spiritual pressure of the earth's veins, not only solidifying and not dissipating, but also seemingly extending continuously through the earth's veins.

Lin Feng looked up and couldn't see the end of it. It was like an ancient tree with gnarled roots, blocking out the sky!

"No wonder I was absorbing spirits from those abandoned graves in the farms before; the root of the problem was right here!"

"The people of Xuanqing Temple have been searching for the Yin spirits. The reason they forcibly occupied Chongyang Valley and sealed off the mountain was probably also because of the Yin spirits deep in the earth's veins."

"But what exactly is this...?"

Lin Feng could guess that the people of Xuanqing Temple had a deeper meaning behind their big fuss, but he just couldn't figure out the secret behind it.

However, Lin Feng couldn't care less about anything else at this moment. Since the Yin spirit had already spread to the earth veins, why didn't Lin Feng use his companion jade pendant to absorb the Yin spirit in the earth veins to his heart's content?

Putting aside whether I live or die, absorbing the Yin spirits will increase my strength and give me a better chance of survival!

"Little guy, the evil spirits here stretch for miles, enough for the two of us to absorb to our hearts' content!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Feng immediately activated his companion jade pendant and began frantically absorbing the Yin spirits spreading through the earth's veins.

The power of the Yin spirit was so vast, like a boundless ocean, that it quickly engulfed Lin Feng and the little Pixiu.

Due to his own pain, Lin Feng greedily absorbed spiritual energy, frantically devouring it while circulating his cultivation technique.

Meanwhile, the little Pixiu was also sucking Lin Feng's blood while healing him.

"Eeya!"

Meanwhile, the Xuanqing Clan outside was still frantically searching for Lin Feng's whereabouts.

"Lin Feng possesses a great opportunity! We must find him no matter what!"

Even his corpse!

The people of Xuanqing Temple have begun preparing to penetrate the earth's veins and locate the source. Although it will be very troublesome, in their view, as long as they can find Lin Feng and obtain the opportunities he possesses, paying some price is worthwhile.

Controlled by the elders and protected by a large number of disciples, the grand formation covering the entire Chongyang Valley was slowly activated.

The leading elder sneered.

"Lin Feng, you think you can hide in the earth's veins? Ridiculous! Even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, even if all that's left of you is a corpse, I will find you!"

The formation was activated at full power, and the entire Chongyang Valley was instantly enveloped in a blue light.

Spiritual energy, like silk threads, crisscrosses and intertwines.

Spiritual power is like a sword, penetrating everywhere.

Soon, they determined Lin Feng's approximate location.

"Found it!"

"Prepare to break through the meridians!"

Without a moment's hesitation, the people from Xuanqing Temple immediately took out a large number of talismans, preparing to dig Lin Feng out without damaging the Chongyang Valley's earth veins.

However, at that moment, a buzzing sound suddenly came from deep underground.

Immediately following this was a major earthquake.

The mountains and forests swayed.

Earth and rocks collapsed and flew.

Birds and beasts fled in all directions.

"earthquake?!"

The leading elder of Xuanqing Temple couldn't help but swallow hard.

"The meridians haven't even been broken yet! How could it trigger an earthquake?"

The elders were completely baffled. Since they were in charge of controlling Chongyang Valley, they were extremely cautious even when searching for Lin Feng, for fear of disturbing anything underground.

But now, with the devastating earthquake, they don't know what to do.

They would not be satisfied if they did not continue searching for Lin Feng and let him die or escape with the secret.

But what if they continue searching for Lin Feng? If the earthquake disrupts their plans, everything will be for naught.

"this..."

Just as Xuanqing was in a dilemma, a plume of black smoke suddenly rose from the distant plains.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying aura surged forth.

Before long, half the sky was dyed black.

However, this was not the end. After one plume of black smoke, another plume of black smoke appeared a hundred miles to the south.

Just like before, the malevolent aura blotted out the sky.

As plumes of black smoke rose from the cracks in the earth, the entire Central Continent seemed to transform into a gloomy, ghostly realm.

The sky is dark!

There are frequent ghostly cries!

Only then did Xuanqing realize that something terrible was about to happen.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

"Our sect leader hasn't even emerged from seclusion yet, and the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor is about to appear ahead of schedule!"

"Quick! Go back now!"

The people of Xuanqing Temple had been planning this for a long time, spending a lot of time and effort, all for the purpose of finding the tomb of the Underworld Emperor.

Everything was going according to plan. The day when Venerable Xuanming went into seclusion was the day the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor appeared in the world.

By making advance arrangements, sealing off several key locations in the Central Plains, and setting up defenses in advance, they were able to seize the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor in one fell swoop when it appeared.

This is precisely why they wanted to merge with sects like Chongyanggu ahead of schedule.

By the time other sects discovered the appearance of the Underworld Emperor's Tomb and realized what was happening, they had already seized it.

But to their utter surprise, the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor appeared ahead of schedule.

Their plans were completely disrupted.

Compared to the secrets surrounding Lin Feng, they knew very well that seizing the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor was more important. With no other choice, they had to abandon their search for Lin Feng. Apart from leaving a few elders to guard Chongyang Valley, everyone else retreated.

"Quickly, go and invite the sect leader out of seclusion!"

"The tomb's premature discovery can't be kept secret any longer. Other forces will definitely rush in to fight for it. We don't have much time left!"

Although most of the people from Xuanqing Temple had left, Lin Feng, who was hidden in the earth's veins, did not sense anything.

He had no idea what was happening outside.

Even if it all started because of him.

He was simply immersed in a frenzied ocean of spiritual energy, greedily enjoying the surge in his strength.

He wasn't sure how much time had passed, but he could clearly sense that his strength had improved once again.

"He's reached the third level of Foundation Establishment!"

"With such a vast amount of spiritual energy, I wonder how many realms it can forcibly elevate my cultivation level?"

Lin Feng understood that this kind of forced improvement in realm by simply relying on the infusion of spiritual power was like pulling up seedlings to help them grow, and it was not advisable.

However, he had no choice.

If we don't improve our strength, we'll die now.

Even if the foundation is unstable, that's a matter for later.

"Come on! Let's continue!"

Lin Feng looked down at the little Pixiu.

Having eaten and drunk my fill, I half-closed my eyes and was about to fall asleep.

Lin Feng smiled and continued absorbing the power of the Yin spirits.

However, at this moment, the originally boundless and endless power of the Yin spirits suddenly began to shrink rapidly.

The Yin spiritual power that was originally in front of Lin Feng suddenly seemed to be summoned or drawn by something, and began to retreat rapidly.

Lin Feng hadn't even had time to react.

They all disappeared.

"this?"

"It was taken back?"

Before he could recover from his confusion, Lin Feng noticed something else was wrong.

There are places where the earth's veins are misaligned.

"Was there an earthquake just now?!"