Chapter 237
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Chapter 237: Demon Spirit Mine
“Now that you’re at the mining site, don’t think you’ll leave so easily!”
“Crack!”
Outside the Demon Spirit Mine, several demonic path cultivators guarded the area, wielding long whip-like instruments. A casual crack of the whip sent shivers down the spines of many captured cultivators from the Heaven Demon Sect who were forced to mine here, making them quicken their movements.
On the spiritual boat approaching the mining site, many He Dao Sect disciples showed signs of fear.
Earlier, their blood surged, and they had been full of confidence.
But now, the cold restraint shackles on their wrists reminded them of their current situation. The thought of mining here for several years without knowing if they would have a chance to leave filled many disciples with dread.
Regret was futile. Under the strict admonishments of the demonic path disciples behind them, everyone slowly disembarked from the spiritual boat.
Seeing the completely transformed and entirely different Demon Spirit Mine before him, Ji Yang nearly laughed out loud.
Yes, very good.
This is not the He Dao Sect’s mine, and even if it collapses, it doesn’t matter.
However, since the previous two incidents were accidents, Ji Yang believed nothing unusual would occur this time.
“Crack!”
A He Dao Sect disciple, moving too slowly, was immediately lashed by the demonic path cultivator behind him, who yelled,
“Hey, move faster!”
The disciple, feeling angry from the whip strike, instinctively tried to summon his power, but a flash of light from the restraint shackles suppressed his energy within his body.
Another whip struck:
“Oh, still dare to resist?”
Under the education of the whip, many disciples recognized their situation and followed the leading demonic path cultivator into the mine.
As the exchange between the demonic path disciples took place, Ji Yang and the others were successfully assigned into the mine.
Unlike the He Dao Sect, as captives of the Heaven Demon Sect, each disciple was given a special number, which was stuck on the back of their clothing for easy counting.
Ji Yang looked at the number on his back, showing a hint of contemplation.
“9526, remember your number!”
Ji Yang shook his head, disappointed that it wasn’t 9527.
After the numbering was complete, a demonic path cultivator guided Ji Yang and the others into the mine.
The mine was vast, filled with sounds of clanging, accompanied by the crack of whips, curses, and cries of anguish.
Because they had split into three groups, there were not many He Dao Sect disciples on Ji Yang’s spiritual boat—only a few dozen—but it still felt chaotic inside the mine.
The leading demonic path cultivator didn’t say much. After bringing everyone into the mine, he began distributing iron picks for mining.
These iron picks were quite similar to the standard iron picks from the He Dao Sect, both being mass-produced items.
After handing out the picks, the guarding demonic path cultivator revealed a fierce expression and drove everyone deeper into the mine, coldly saying:
“Others need to mine ten stones a day, but you, talented disciples from the He Dao Sect, must mine twenty stones daily. If you fall short by even one stone, it’ll be ten lashes. You take care of yourselves!”
At this moment, a He Dao Sect disciple weakly spoke up:
“Did that person say that as long as we mine for ten years, they will let us go? Can we take that seriously?”
Hearing this youthful voice, the guarding demonic path cultivators exchanged glances and then burst into loud laughter:
“Hahaha!”
“Of course it’s true! Our Heaven Demon Sect has some credibility!”
The demonic path cultivator said in a mocking tone.
As Ji Yang and his group were pushed into the mine, many disciples already mining inside turned their astonished gazes toward them.
Although the Heaven Demon Sect was a top-tier sect in the demonic path, the He Dao Sect held equal standing. This mine rarely had disciples from other large sects who were captured and brought here.
Most were scattered cultivators, or disciples from smaller or medium-sized sects, each having a mixed background.
Seeing that He Dao Sect disciples were also imprisoned here as mining slaves caused the faces of those already there to show varied expressions.
Some quietly scoffed:
“Heh, He Dao Sect disciples, a top righteous sect, are nothing special after all!”
Some sighed deeply:
“Even He Dao Sect disciples can’t escape the fate of mining; what chance do they have?”
Others looked around with shifting eyes, unsure of what to think.
Faced with the crowd’s scrutiny, the nearby demonic path cultivator simply lifted the long whip-like instrument in his hand, causing the onlookers to quickly avert their gazes and hasten their mining.
Thanks to the presence of the restraint shackles, the number of guarding demonic path cultivators didn’t need to be high. Even just having those at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment was sufficient.
Moreover, since the mine only had one path, it was impossible to break through the mountain and escape. After pushing Ji Yang and the others into the mine, some demonic path cultivators withdrew.
They didn’t seem worried that the cultivators they let in would be lazy.
If anyone truly slacked off, they would let them know that every stone less would mean ten lashes, and that wouldn’t feel pleasant!
“Senior Brother Ji, what should we do now?”
Inside the mine, Ruan Yong’an felt the demonic energy permeating from the Demon Spirit Ore around him, his expression grave as he turned to Ji Yang in the center.
Aside from Ruan Yong’an, He Feng and a few other disciples also stood by Ji Yang.
These disciples had all gone through purification, and even Ji Yang’s surrender prompted them to follow suit, showing enough loyalty.
Ruan Yong’an and He Feng felt that Ji Yang’s surrender was not so simple, especially since they had interacted more with Ji Yang in the Ziying Mine.
Most importantly, they trusted Ji Yang’s character; otherwise, they wouldn’t still be following him.
Meeting the many eyes on him, Ji Yang silently replaced his iron pick and then spoke to everyone:
“Don’t worry, I have a plan, but it will take some time. For now, you brothers should focus on mining and conserve your strength!”
Seeing confidence radiating from Ji Yang, the others were also inspired by his mood.
Indeed, Senior Brother Ji was not someone to easily surrender.
Since Senior Brother Ji had a plan, what was there to fear?
It was just a Demon Spirit Mine, after all.
Let’s see who can get through it!
After getting the others settled, Ji Yang decisively began to mine.
“Clang!”
Cultivation Level +1
Seeing the blue Light Points appearing immediately with each strike, Ji Yang felt joy in his heart.
A great start!
It seemed this Demon Spirit Ore was of equal quality to Xuan Iron Ore.
He was definitely in the right place.
He could gather his cultivation points up to 999 here before leaving!
Strength +1
Agility +1
Superior flying sword +1
……
Ruan Yong’an initially wanted to tentatively ask Ji Yang about his specific plan, but watching Ji Yang seriously mining the Demon Spirit Ore made him and the others feel something was off.
Is this mine really that easy to mine?
Ruan Yong’an and the others showed expressions of doubt, so they skillfully picked up their iron picks again and resumed mining.
After spending years mining in the Ziying Mine, they considered themselves quite skilled at it.
