Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 194: Encounter and a Half Share

Just when Dan Yihu thought he was concealed and that no one had noticed his covert entry into Date Spice Oasis, there was already someone silently trailing him from the shadows.

Dan Yihu navigated the underground with familiarity, reaching a location less than a hundred yards beneath the spiritual vein known as Lingyan.

At first glance, this place appeared like any other, with a solid layer of rock covering it.

Dan Yihu carefully searched for a while before finding his target. He activated his divine consciousness, meticulously observing every direction, above and below, ensuring there were no abnormalities. Then, he took out a jade token, infused it with true qi, and uttered an incantation.

Within the thick layer of rock, a large hollow suddenly appeared, just large enough for a person to pass through.

Shortly after Dan Yihu stepped into the cavity, it quickly vanished.

A little while later, Deep EarthSpirit General appeared in the very spot where Dan Yihu had been.

Dan Yihu was willing to spend a considerable price, persuading several sects to send troops and subjugate Date Spice Oasis; there must be a reason behind his decision. Not only did Meng Zhang know about this plan, but the Foundation Building cultivators from other sects were also aware of it.

Not long ago, Meng Zhang and several Foundation Building cultivators had pursued Bamboo Sword in hot pursuit. Naturally, they had no time to pay attention to what was happening at Date Spice Oasis. However, they believed that with so many disciples still present there, they would quickly learn of any incidents and respond promptly.

Before engaging in the battle, Meng Zhang had carefully thought about it. He was certain that there was something within Date Spice Oasis that Dan Yihu wanted to obtain.

Thus, long before the intense battle among the Foundation Building cultivators, Deep EarthSpirit General had secretly arrived near Date Spice Oasis. After the others chased after Bamboo Sword, Dan Yihu used the Earth Escape Spell to enter Date Spice Oasis, but he couldn't escape the notice of Deep EarthSpirit General.

After his cultivation base had recovered to the Foundation Building stage, Deep EarthSpirit General's talent in the Earth Escape Spell became even more formidable, far surpassing ordinary Foundation Building cultivators. He followed Dan Yihu all the way here, never losing track of him.

When Dan Yihu suddenly disappeared into thin air, Deep Earth did not panic but carefully observed his surroundings.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Dan Yihu had entered another space through the hollow.

This place was a naturally formed interstitial space, completely separate from the mortal realm.

Many years ago, the predecessors of Twin Success Valley discovered this place. To create an independent space from scratch, even a Gold Core Daoist Master would find it beyond their capabilities. However, utilizing a naturally formed interstitial space could be achieved by a Foundation Building cultivator with some effort.

The predecessors of Twin Success Valley used a secret technique to transform this interstitial space into a hidden chamber, using it as the sect's secret repository. Outside the chamber, specific prohibitions were in place to conceal its existence. Moreover, the strong spiritual energy emanating from Lingyan effectively masked any traces of these prohibitions.

As for the information about this secret repository, only a few high-ranking members within Twin Success Valley were aware of it.

Throughout the years, the secret repository remained concealed, and its existence had never been leaked.

Even the Li family, which had been annihilated, was only a vassal family of Twin Success Valley. They knew about the existence of the repository and maintained hopes of a resurgence for their family.Before Shan Feiyu's attempt to break through to the Gold Core stage, Twin Success Valley was well aware of the tremendous danger involved. A single misstep could lead to the annihilation of the entire sect. Therefore, Twin Success Valley had prepared contingencies in advance to safeguard the sect's ultimate heritage in case of a disaster.

Of course, if it weren't for Guang ZhiDaoist Master suddenly forming his core and attracting the complete attention of Flying Swan Sect, Twin Success Valley's contingencies might not have been enough to withstand the pursuit of the Flying Swan Sect.

Now, the remnants of Twin Success Valley have found refuge in a secure location. After settling down, they recalled the existence of this secret repository. Since Twin Success Valley didn't fully pursue the remnants, it not only granted them some breathing room but also planted new ideas in their minds - the desire to reclaim the treasures hidden within this repository.

Thus, Dan Yihu devised a plan, leveraging his old friendship with Gu Tanghai, convincing four sects to join forces and attack Date Spice Oasis while he took the opportunity to infiltrate the repository.

The secret repository was not particularly large, but it stored vast quantities of spirit stones and various precious spirit materials. Most importantly, it contained Twin Success Valley's various inheritance scriptures.

A long row of bookshelves against the walls held an immense collection of books, along with over a hundred jade slips. After entering the repository, Dan Yihu began to count and inspect the contents.

Meanwhile, outside, Deep EarthSpirit General had been searching meticulously and finally made a discovery. As his cultivation base returned to the Foundation Building stage, his memories gradually resurfaced. Having once possessed Gold Core strength, his vision and insight were extraordinary. Calmly searching, he easily detected and dismantled the restrictions within the repository.

After a fierce surge of spiritual energy, Deep EarthSpirit General disappeared from his original location and reappeared inside the repository.

Dan Yihu, who was busy sorting through the inventory, suddenly looked up and saw a tall and peculiar figure behind him. The figure was entirely enveloped in a thick suit of stone armor, making it impossible to discern his appearance or physical features.

When Dan Yihu released his divine consciousness, it was blocked by the divine consciousness of the intruder. Now, Dan Yihu realized that the other person was also a Foundation Building cultivator.

"Who are you? Why are you here? How did you know about this place?" Dan Yihu asked sternly.

Deep EarthSpirit General remained silent but scanned the surroundings of the repository. After a moment, he spoke, "So, Elder Dan has come for these treasures."

"I wonder what plans the cultivators from the four sects outside have when they realize they were manipulated by Elder Dan," he added, without directly answering Dan Yihu's question, issuing a veiled threat.

After a brief silence, Dan Yihu asked, "What do you want then?"

"My demands are not excessive. According to the rules of the martial world, we'll split everything in half. We'll combine what's here with what we have outside, and no one gains an advantage or loses out," Deep EarthSpirit General proposed.

"This is the treasure vault of my Twin Success Valley. Everything here represents the accumulation of our sect for many years. Why should you get half of it?" Dan Yihu protested angrily.

"One half per person is already quite fair. If you're unwilling, I can call all the Foundation Building cultivators from those four sects here, and we'll distribute everything together," Deep EarthSpirit General replied, hitting a nerve with Dan Yihu.

As former vassals of Twin Success Valley, they would not be concerned with any emotional ties to the sect. Faced with such a vast wealth, they would undoubtedly seize it for themselves. At that time, as the owner of the repository, Dan Yihu might end up empty-handed, unable to retain anything.

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