Immortality Start with Farming - chapter 782 (Patreon)

Chapter 782: Linglong Immortal Estate

“Are you sure this eerie aura belongs to an immortal estate and not some baleful killing ground?”

Xi Yan of the Moonshadow Clan stood suspended in midair, gazing at the endless black mist surrounding them. Other than that, nothing could be seen.

He frowned and muttered the remark.

Qin Ming also snapped out of his reflections about encountering Old Devil Qingyang again after several hundred years. Looking at this place, however, he revealed a look of understanding.

At the same time, information surfaced in his mind from the map of the immortal estate recorded by that demon race traitor after he had deciphered the zodiac stone statues and cracked the Blood Erosion Script on the golden seal page.

Although it only contained a map of the outer region, it was still immensely useful to Qin Ming, who was entering the immortal estate secret realm for the first time.

After observing the area for a while, the five of them confirmed that they needed to continue descending deeper before reaching the outer region of the immortal estate secret realm.

Thus, they employed their movement techniques and flew toward the bottom of the endless abyss.

Along the way, they repeatedly encountered several waves of Soul-Devouring Astral Wind. No one knew where they emerged from, but they posed a genuine threat even to Void Refinement cultivators like them.

After flying downward for nearly half a day, the abyss, once shrouded in black mist, finally revealed a faint glimmer of light.

Soon afterward, a somewhat dim underground world appeared before the eyes of Qin Ming and the others.

Mountains, rivers, and towering ancient trees of all shapes filled the landscape, almost no different from the outside world.

It even resembled Qin Ming’s Small Spirit Realm in some respects, though after merging with the immortal estate, the Small Spirit Realm had already become a miniature world of its own.

Although the Linglong Immortal Estate before them was an object that had fallen from the True Immortal Realm, the passage of countless silent years had left it somewhat desolate.

Once Qin Ming and the others fully descended to the bottom of the abyss, they discovered that the spiritual energy here was remarkably abundant, entirely unlike the sinister atmosphere they had sensed before entering.

Massive high-rank beasts moved through the forests, startling flocks of avian demon beasts into flight.

There were also remains of insect molts scattered around the outskirts, clear evidence that ferocious insects had once been active here.

After arriving, Qin Ming vaguely sensed a faint spiritual connection deep within his soul linking him to Silver-Winged Frostbee.

However, within the secret realm, the master-servant connection was intermittent and unstable. It was apparent that Silverwing was located somewhere deep within the immortal estate.

Just as they landed on solid ground, Ye Kuchan, who led the group, showed a trace of vigilance and warned everyone present.

“Someone is heading this way. Be careful, fellow Daoists.”

With his powerful Divine Sense, Qin Ming had already detected a group rapidly approaching, and there seemed to be quite a few of them.

Not long afterward, the others also sensed several demon race cultivators approaching through the marks formed by their Golden Talismans.

Several streaks of light flashed through the air and landed before them in the blink of an eye.

A small squad of demon race cultivators appeared, led by a red-haired demon cultivator at the mid Void Refinement stage.

Seeing four demon race cultivators arrive at once, he could not help but reveal a suspicious expression.

After all, cultivators who obtained Golden Talisman Keys were exceedingly rare, and gathering five together at once was extremely difficult.

“Fellow Daoists, you all seem unfamiliar. Which tribe do you belong to?”

“Hmph! After all this time, you still haven’t accomplished anything. Demon Marshal Ao Yu is already furious and has specially dispatched us to investigate the situation.”

Ye Kuchan was highly experienced. Relying on his higher cultivation, he immediately adopted an overbearing attitude.

He casually displayed a white jade command token before quickly putting it away.

He even invoked the name of Demon Marshal Ao Yu, instantly intimidating the opposing demon cultivators.

They had initially harbored doubts.

However, after probing for some time, they found the demonic aura on all five individuals to be unmistakably genuine.

After some consideration, they dismissed their suspicions.

The red-haired demon cultivator hurriedly clasped his hands and smiled.

“So it’s the honored envoys. Please forgive our offense.”

“After entering with the devil race cultivators, we joined forces and killed many foreign cultivators who entered the secret realm, including several human cultivators who snuck in.”

“But not long ago, a silver-haired woman who appeared to be of our own race attacked us without warning. Her strength is terrifying. Several fellow cultivators have already fallen because of her, so we’ve had to proceed cautiously.”

“Furthermore, all passages leading to the inner region of the immortal estate have somehow been sealed shut. No matter what we try, we cannot enter.”

“Fortunately, we discovered a large Immortal Jade vein in the outer region.”

“However, many high-rank demon beasts occupy the area. Right now, we and the devil race are working together to clear them out before developing the Immortal Jade mine.”

With just a few probing questions, Ye Kuchan gained a general understanding of the movements of the demon and devil races while keeping their identities concealed.

The skill he displayed left Qin Ming and the others deeply impressed.

When they heard that a massive Immortal Jade vein had already been discovered in the outer region alone, they were equally astonished.

Qin Ming and Profound Tortoise Divine Lord remained relatively calm, but the other two foreign Void Refinement cultivators could not conceal their emotional fluctuations.

Even for Void Refinement cultivators, Immortal Jade was an extremely scarce cultivation resource.

Many Soul Integration sects in the outside world did not even possess a single Immortal Jade vein of their own.

A large portion of the Immortal Jade circulating throughout the Spirit Realm came either from ancient remnants or from secret realms.

“An entire Immortal Jade vein?” Ye Kuchan’s eyes flashed with excitement.

Even someone as calculating as he could not completely hide his surprise, though he quickly suppressed it.

If the demon and devil races successfully developed this place together, their foundations would undoubtedly grow tremendously.

To avoid exposing any flaws, however, he refrained from engaging in lengthy conversation with the demon squad.

After learning what he wanted, Ye Kuchan said:

“Very well. I understand. Continue with your duties. We have another mission assigned by Demon Marshal Ao Yu. Once we complete it, we’ll regroup with you.”

“Very well then.”

The demon cultivators exchanged glances and agreed.

After all, within the Linglong Immortal Estate secret realm, everyone’s location was clearly marked, so there was no concern about them escaping.

After those cultivators departed, Qin Ming and the others found a concealed location and set up defensive barriers before discussing their next move.

After some deliberation, they decided to split up and search for opportunities independently while the demon and devil races were occupied with the Immortal Jade mine.

“With the positioning provided by the Golden Talisman marks, as long as we stay reasonably close, we can support one another quickly.”

“Then it’s settled. Regardless of what we gain in this region, we’ll regroup here in ten days and find a way to explore the inner region of the immortal estate.”

Soon afterward, everyone transformed into streaks of light and headed in different directions.

“Elder Yin, would you like to travel together with me?”

After the others left, Ye Kuchan turned to Qin Ming.

After all, both of them were elders of the Heavenly River Sect and naturally trusted each other more than the others.

After a moment of thought, Qin Ming replied gloomily:

“I prefer to act alone. Otherwise, if we happen upon some opportunity later, the two of us might end up competing for it. Better to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Ye Kuchan smiled knowingly, as though he had expected exactly that answer.

After offering a few reminders, he turned into a streak of light and departed.

Among devil cultivators, even masters and disciples frequently betrayed one another, let alone elders who were competitors.

Thus, after receiving Qin Ming’s answer, Ye Kuchan left without hesitation.

The reason Qin Ming chose this course was because, after deciphering the golden seal page, he had also obtained a complete map of the outer region of the immortal estate.

Although most treasures had already been looted by that powerful demon race expert long ago, the locations where they had originally existed were recorded in detail.

Many heavenly treasures, spirit herbs, and spiritual materials that had been left behind because they were not yet mature should have fully grown after such a vast span of time.

Qin Ming immediately transformed into a green streak of light and sped toward a certain direction within the abyssal world.

Suddenly, his expression changed slightly.

He sensed that Profound Tortoise Divine Lord, who had entered alongside them, was heading toward a somewhat peculiar location.

‘Isn’t that area the boundary between the inner and outer regions of the immortal estate?’

‘Could it be that he intends to enter the inner region directly?’

‘What exactly is Gu Chang’an’s background?’

‘He purchased so many fifth-tier Void-Cleaving Arrays from Venerable Hanya. Was he preparing for the immortal estate secret realm all along?’

Even the demon and devil race cultivators had spent so long inside the estate without finding a way into the inner region.

Yet after entering, Profound Tortoise Divine Lord had not even bothered to conceal his intentions and headed straight there.

Had Qin Ming not possessed the complete outer-region map, he would likely have been fooled as well.

After some consideration, Qin Ming decided not to follow immediately.

Doing so would only attract the attention of that cautious fellow.

Instead, he planned to search for treasures while keeping an eye on the man’s movements.

…

Meanwhile, in an immortal valley within the outer region of the secret realm—

The earth was split by numerous enormous abyssal fissures.

Multicolored radiance poured from the cracks, a clear sign of an Immortal Jade vein beneath.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A combined force of over thirty demon and devil race cultivators was engaged in fierce battle against a large group of crystal-cluster beasts.

The violent fluctuations of battle shook the surrounding space.

These crystal-cluster beasts appeared to be unique creatures native to the underground abyss.

Their bodies were covered in prism-like crystals that provided astonishing defensive power.

Whether against divine abilities, spells, or direct physical combat, they consistently held the upper hand.

Two cultivators from the allied force had already fallen into their jaws.

Even more troublesome, when the beasts were shattered, they could rapidly regenerate using the surrounding environment.

They seemed almost impossible to kill.

At that moment, the red-haired demon cultivator returned with his squad.

He reported to a purple-robed young demon cultivator:

“Reporting to Demon General Ao Qing. My subordinates have already made contact. The five who recently entered are fellow members of our race sent by Demon Marshal Ao Yu to carry out a mission.”

Ao Qing turned around in surprise.

His features were strikingly similar to those of Demon Marshal Ao Yu.

The difference was that two pairs of pointed ears protruded from beneath his shoulder-length hair, and his cultivation had reached the late Void Refinement stage.

“Oh? Cultivators sent by Father?”

A trace of surprise appeared on Ao Qing’s face.

The red-haired demon cultivator immediately relayed everything he had seen and heard.

At that moment, ripples spread through the nearby void.

Amid surging devil qi, a tall figure emerged.

It was none other than Mogulu, the devil general who had previously participated in the assault on Skystar City.

The appearance of such an important secret realm had attracted even a figure of his stature, prompting him to personally enter and cooperate with the demon race in exploiting it.

“Ao Qing, are you sure your subordinates didn’t overlook anything?”

“Since more people have entered, should we bring them before us for verification?”

“It would be troublesome if something went wrong at a critical moment.”

Hidden beneath a black robe, Mogulu had sensed the newcomers earlier and had come over after hearing the report.

Ao Qing narrowed his emerald-green eyes.

“Since they are members of our race and carry Father’s orders, there shouldn’t be any problem.”

“Surely Fellow Daoist Mogulu knows that at our level, disguising oneself perfectly and infiltrating the immortal estate without exposing the slightest flaw is virtually impossible.”

“Besides, Father himself is guarding the outside. For foreign cultivators to enter the immortal estate would be nothing short of a fool’s dream.”

“Hmph. Several hundred years ago at the Yellow Springs Devouring Abyss, Demon General Tu Luo of your race was equally careless. In the end, no one even knows who killed him. I advise you not to be so complacent.”

Mogulu’s voice turned cold.

Ao Qing’s expression remained unchanged, but he still ordered the red-haired demon cultivator:

“Bring those five to see me.”

“Yes, sir!”

The red-haired cultivator felt a chill and immediately set off to find them.

…

Within the abyssal world—

Qin Ming casually slew a fifth-tier twin-winged giant serpent and landed beside a rock wall.

Growing there was a wondrous spirit plant with seven leaves and a single flower.

A violet halo filled with Dao resonance surrounded it, while golden mist lingered around its stem.

“A sixth-tier mid-grade spirit herb, Purple Essence Nether Flower.”

“With ten thousand years of medicinal potency.”

Joy appeared on his face.

He immediately took out a long container and carefully stored the plant inside.

The sixth-tier Purple Essence Nether Flower was one of the primary ingredients for refining the sixth-tier mid-grade Nine Revolutions Dao Enlightenment Pill.

He had not expected such a treasure to exist in merely the outer region of the immortal estate.

He also searched the surrounding area and found several accompanying spirit materials rarely seen in the outside world.

All of them went into his storage pouch.

Qin Ming had located the herb by following the map left behind by the demon race traitor.

To his delight, the journey had truly borne fruit.

Using the map’s records, he then skillfully avoided several dangerous zones and traveled to a number of earth-vein eruption sites, where he found even more heavenly treasures.

“A sixth-tier top-grade material for array refinement—Langya Gold Jade.”

“Even materials thought to be extinct still exist here. It seems the portions of this immortal estate that have been developed are merely the tip of the iceberg…”

While collecting materials, Qin Ming continued observing Profound Tortoise Divine Lord in secret.

Perhaps believing the time was right, the man suddenly stopped before an enormous stone wall.

He then took out the Void-Cleaving Arrays and began setting them up.

It appeared he was preparing to do something significant.

Remaining motionless, Qin Ming released Divine Sense comparable to peak Void Refinement and secretly observed his actions.

After watching for a while, Qin Ming, himself a sixth-tier grandmaster of formations, began to discern some clues.

“Could this fellow... be planning to detonate all those Void-Cleaving Arrays at once?”

The thought had only just crossed his mind when Profound Tortoise Divine Lord suddenly turned toward Qin Ming’s direction.

Wearing a harmless smile, he spoke directly:

“Fellow Daoist Yin possesses remarkably powerful Divine Sense.”

“Since you’ve already discovered me, why not come over for a chat?”

“I happen to have a great opportunity that I might be willing to share with you.”

Qin Ming’s heart tightened.

The fact that the man had detected his surveillance and could transmit his voice over such a distance meant that Profound Tortoise Divine Lord’s Divine Sense was likewise at the peak Void Refinement level.

“Fellow Daoist Gu truly hides his abilities well…”

“So you were planning to quietly make a fortune all by yourself.”

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