Gateway of Immortality

The pool was layered with barrier upon barrier, each layer exceptionally sturdy and difficult to break. The barrier covering the light shield was the core of the entire grand array, making it even more troublesome to deal with. Even though only a few cracks had formed, the shield was far from being destroyed—yet it suddenly shattered.

They had been prepared to exhaust the fiery essence of the Fire Crow Tokens, even draining the Fire Crow spirits dry and sacrificing these artifacts to break the array. No one had anticipated such an outcome.

The light shield shattered without warning, as if torn apart by an immense force.

With the array broken and the light shield shattered, the entirety of the deep pit beneath them came into view.

The bottomless pit was pitch black, its darkness swallowing all light. An overwhelming chill surged forth, causing everyone to shiver uncontrollably—an astonishing occurrence for cultivators at the Foundation Building Realm.

Before anyone could react, a sudden, immense suction force pulled all eight people, along with their Fire Crow Tokens, into the abyss, throwing the scene into utter chaos.

"Shit!"

The moment the suction force appeared, Qin Sang immediately sensed danger. Feeling the terrifying strength of the suction, his heart raced in alarm.

Fortunately, he had been somewhat prepared. Without hesitation, he swiftly withdrew his spiritual consciousness from the Fire Crow Token and instantly summoned his ebony sword, enveloping himself in sword light in an attempt to escape. But before he could even take flight, the suction force captured him.

It was as though he were a helpless insect, yanked down with no chance to resist.

The same fate befell the others, who were pulled into the pit like dumplings falling into a pot. Despite their best efforts, their descent showed no signs of slowing.

"Stick together!"

Qingting shouted urgently, calling for everyone to join forces. Before she could finish, a loud rumbling sound echoed from below.

Rumble!

Violent tremors shook the earth as if mountains were collapsing.

Liu Shan glanced downward, his face contorted with fear as he screamed, "What is that?!"

Everyone looked down in unison and saw a mass of black qi surging up from the depths of the pit like a massive black dragon, rising rapidly toward them, poised to devour them all.

As the terrifying black qi approached, Qin Sang suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. A flash of realization struck him, and his face turned deathly pale.

"It’s Earth Malevolent Qi!" Qin Sang shouted in warning, his expression grim.

The Sunken Cave was caused by the presence of an Earth Malevolent Yin Vein, and Qin Sang, having guarded the Sunken Cave for several years, had once ventured deep into its depths out of curiosity. He had reached the border between the yin qi and the Earth Malevolent Qi and had seen the Earth Malevolent Qi firsthand.

At that time, he had carried a Yang Warming Pill and a Malevolence-Avoiding Pouch, along with several anti-cold pills. Even so, he couldn’t withstand the bone-chilling cold that had invaded his body, nearly freezing him to death.

Since then, Qin Sang had learned to fear the power of the Earth Malevolent Qi and never dared to venture deeper, confining himself to absorbing the yin qi from the upper layers of the Sunken Cave.

Earth Malevolent Qi was one of the most extreme forms of malevolent yin qi in the world, something even Golden Core cultivators had to fear.

The Earth Malevolent Yin Vein in the Sunken Cave had already devoured countless living beings, and the malevolent yin qi from those consumed had accumulated into a dense, lingering cloud that covered a vast area, turning it into a barren, desolate wasteland where no grass could grow.

Shaohua Mountain had managed to seal off several major cracks with barriers, slowing the vein's expansion, but they could not stop the Earth Malevolent Yin Vein from spreading further.

Could the barriers above have been left by some powerful figure to seal the Earth Malevolent Qi inside the pit?

Qin Sang chuckled bitterly to himself. Dying here would be such a meaningless end.

After Qin Sang's warning, the others finally remembered the infamous Earth Malevolent Qi and realized the perilous situation they were in. Their faces turned ashen.

Their bodies were being pulled by an inexplicable force, leaving them powerless to resist. As the Earth Malevolent Qi drew closer, its terrifying cold energy froze their bodies stiff, making even simple movements difficult. They could only watch helplessly as the Earth Malevolent Qi surged upward, ready to engulf them.

What would become of them if they fell into the Earth Malevolent Qi, which even Golden Core cultivators found troublesome?

Initially, they had planned to break the barrier and observe the situation below before deciding whether to explore or retreat. However, the suction force left them no choice, dragging them directly into a life-threatening situation.

"Which wretched fool set up this trap?!" someone cursed angrily.

If the purpose was only to seal the Earth Malevolent Qi and prevent it from wreaking havoc on the world, there was no need for a suction trap. But all they could do now was rage helplessly.

Qin Sang hadn't given up hope yet. Forcing himself to calm down, he quickly ran through his options, thinking of any method he might have to escape the danger.

Just then, something caught the corner of Qin Sang’s eye, causing his heart to race. He hurriedly looked around and noticed that the stone walls of the pit had several caves carved into them. These caves resembled natural limestone caverns but bore signs of human modification, and the deeper they went, the more numerous the caves became.

Since someone had carved out these caves, regardless of their purpose, they must have a way to resist the Earth Malevolent Qi!

Time was running out. As they were about to be swallowed by the Earth Malevolent Qi, Qin Sang quickly informed the others of his discovery. Qingting had also spotted the caves and immediately shouted, "Use the Fire Crow Tokens with all your might—throw them down!"

Everyone instantly understood Qingting’s intent. Enduring the intense cold, they channeled their spiritual power, struggling to gather the scattered Fire Crow Tokens. With their combined efforts, they barely managed to form an array, and without hesitation, they overdrew the fiery essence from the tokens.

The Fire Crow spirits were forcibly released, and the seven tokens combined into a massive fireball. The scorching heat provided them with brief relief from the cold that had invaded their bodies.

The flames were unstable, radiating violent energy that could explode at any moment. This was precisely what they intended. With all their strength, they hurled the Fire Crow Tokens downward.

Boom!

The instant the fire collided with the Earth Malevolent Qi, a massive explosion erupted, creating waves of turbulence. The force of the artifact's self-destruction was not to be underestimated. Under the impact of the explosion, Qin Sang immediately felt the suction force weaken slightly, allowing him some freedom of movement. However, the residual explosion also struck him, causing him immense pain.

Enduring the agony, Qin Sang seized the fleeting opportunity. Time was of the essence, leaving no room for hesitation. He fixed his eyes on the nearest cave and threw himself toward it with all his might.

In the final moment before entering the cave, Qin Sang glanced down and saw only Qingting, who was struggling toward another cave. They had been scattered by the blast, and there was no sign of anyone else.

Bang!

Qin Sang tumbled heavily into the cave, crashing into the stone wall. Just as his vision darkened, he glimpsed the Earth Malevolent Qi, shaped like a massive dragon, sweeping past the cave entrance and surging toward the sky.

This Earth Malevolent Qi had been suppressed for countless years, and its sudden release carried such a terrifying momentum that Qin Sang couldn't help but feel a deep sense of dread.

He could only wonder how many of them would survive this ordeal.

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