Chapter 468

Chapter 468: Revisiting Yinwind Cave

In the depths of Xun Nine Underground,

Without alerting a soul, Wang Chen stealthily made his way back to this subterranean cavern.

Xun Nine Underground lay adjacent to Xun Seven Underground, both of which Wang Chen had previously explored.

These two caverns bore little difference; both were equally dilapidated and grimy, teeming with common folk.

Wang Chen’s return to Xun Nine Underground was not driven by any newfound interest in the cavern itself,

But rather by his intent to venture deeper into the Yinwind Cave for a thorough investigation!

On his last visit, Wang Chen had merely glimpsed the entrance to Yinwind Cave from afar,

And had even encountered a band of audacious thieves attempting to rob him.

Upon his return to the Celestial Guardian’s pavilion, Wang Chen had tasked someone with gathering intelligence on Yinwind Cave.

Decades prior, Yinwind Cave had been home to thousands, its name yet to be coined, and its size not insignificant among the caverns.

However, the excavation of a deep well by one household unleashed the dark energy lurking beneath,

Claiming the lives of many and forcing the survivors to abandon their homes.

Since then, Yinwind Cave had become a forbidden zone, shunned by the common folk,

With only a handful of daring cultivators and martial artists venturing in to harvest valuable spiritual herbs and materials.

Lured by the promise of riches, more and more had dared to enter Yinwind Cave,

Only to meet their demise, never to return.

Now, the risk far outweighed the reward, and none dared to tread its perilous paths.

It was rumored that the Grand Celestial Guardian’s residences had once dispatched investigators,

Sealing off two tunnels, yet yielding no conclusive findings.

The matter was left unresolved.

Though Yinwind Cave was a hazardous forbidden land, it was akin to a fierce beast guarding its domain,

Harmless unless provoked, or so believed the inhabitants of Xun Nine, Xun Ten, and neighboring caverns.

But Wang Chen’s perspective was starkly different.

To him, the cavern was more like a slumbering Giant Beast, brimming with unpredictable perils.

If left unchecked, it was only a matter of time before catastrophe struck!

This was Wang Chen’s instinctive conviction about Yinwind Cave.

And its location, directly beneath the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion,

Filled Wang Chen with an intense sense of vigilance.

How could one rest easy with a potential disaster lying in wait below?

Uncertain if the former Celestial Guardian was aware of the situation, Wang Chen knew he could not remain passive.

As for seeking aid from the Grand Celestial Guardian’s residences, such thoughts never crossed Wang Chen’s mind.

The Grand Celestial Guardian of Daying, Luo Han, a formidable practitioner at the ninth level of the Purple Palace,

Had not troubled Wang Chen of late, a stroke of luck in itself.

To expect his assistance would be nothing short of a pipe dream.

Most critically, Wang Chen lacked any concrete evidence to substantiate the dangers of Yinwind Cave.

To speak of it would only invite cruel ridicule!

In such a situation, Wang Chen chose to act alone.

At that moment, a fierce Yinwind suddenly surged out from the tunnel, howling towards Wang Chen.

The temperature around him dropped sharply, and white frost began to form on the nearby rock wall.

Wang Chen stood motionless, not even activating his magical shield for protection.

This icy wind, capable of freezing ordinary cultivators, instantly enveloped him, its malevolent cold attempting to seep into his skin.

Once this dark energy entered his body, even an innate martial artist with strong Qi and blood would not withstand it.

Mild exposure could lead to a serious illness, while severe exposure might result in instant death!

However, Wang Chen’s skin seemed as strong as bronze and iron, with no gaps for this vicious wind to penetrate!

The Invulnerable Vajra body was indeed so formidable!

The Yinwind came quickly and left even faster, dissipating without a trace in the blink of an eye, leaving only a reluctant wail behind.

Wang Chen stretched his arms, feeling no discomfort at all.

He had deliberately refrained from enhancing his magical shield to test if his body could withstand this evil wind.

The power of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method at the sixth level had not disappointed him.

His figure swayed and suddenly appeared in the tunnel ahead.

This passageway leading to Yinwind Cave was long, and the walls showed clear signs of erosion from years of assaults by the Yinwind.

In the rock crevices, some weeds and mushrooms bravely grew.

Any plants capable of surviving in such a harsh environment would surely evolve into spiritual herbs and materials.

Wang Chen was not there to collect herbs; he proceeded forward along the lengthy tunnel.

After walking roughly a mile, Wang Chen spotted the exit ahead and involuntarily quickened his pace.

The area ahead opened up wide.

A massive cavern came into Wang Chen’s view!

Hmm?

Wang Chen felt a bit surprised.

The information he received indicated that Yinwind Cave was about the same size as Xun Nine Underground.

But this cavern before him was significantly larger and descended over ten zhang, making the tunnel exit he stood at feel more like it was atop a sheer cliff.

The light in the cavern was dim, making it difficult to see its full layout.

Wang Chen looked down from his high vantage point and saw large remnants of walls and broken structures, which once belonged to the original inhabitants.

Now, all lay in ruins.

The atmosphere inside the cavern was dead and lifeless, with no signs of any creatures.

Only a few embedded luminous stones and some plants emitted a feeble glow, preventing the cavern from plunging into total darkness!

Wang Chen felt uneasy.

Ever since entering the tunnel, he sensed an invisible force exerting pressure upon him.

Dark, deep, and malevolent!

The deeper he ventured into Yinwind Cave, the greater the pressure of this force became.

If it had been an ordinary Qi Training cultivator, they would likely be trembling in fear, too scared to take another step.

But such fear would not deter Wang Chen.

He observed his surroundings and then leapt down.

With the aid of his magical power, Wang Chen’s body floated like a feather, slowly landing on the ground over ten zhang deep.

"Eek!"

Just as Wang Chen’s feet touched solid ground, a sharp voice suddenly reached his ears.

It sounded both near and far, making it impossible to pinpoint its source!

Wang Chen remained calm and flicked his hand, sending out a dozen talismans.

In the next moment, groups of spiritual light exploded in different areas overhead, illuminating the ruins with a sudden burst of brightness.

The specters hidden in the dark were instantly exposed!

"Screech!"

Accompanied by shrill howls, numerous dark shadows charged toward Wang Chen.

They twisted and turned, baring their claws and teeth, resembling ghostly figures with an aura of malevolence, and they were countless in number!

Sure enough!

Instead of being startled, Wang Chen felt delighted.

As these shadows approached, he suddenly activated the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.

This treasure was finally in action once more!