Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats-Chapter 1261 - : Deep Underground, The Primal Celestial Pillar, Part 2

Chapter 1261: Deep Underground, The Primal Celestial Pillar, Part 2

Editor: Henyee Translations

In the midst of the radiant abyss, several waves of energy surged and mist billowed. In an instant, several massive shadows emerged from the insect nest, scanning the area, but finding nothing. They soon returned to their worship of the bright moon.

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Enveloped in a mysterious energy, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in an incredibly serene state. But before he could fully comprehend it, the white light before him faded, revealing the underground Immortal Insect Valley.

Compared to the surface, this subterranean valley was much cleaner. It was still a world bathed in white, but the surrounding earth walls showed fewer signs of insect holes. Although called underground, this area was just as vast as the surface, only lacking a sky, which was replaced by dense, white clouds.

Vegetation here was sparse, with only various roots and stems resembling blood vessels clinging tightly to the earth walls in different colors. This unique sight left everyone in awe, marveling at this hidden world.

However, upon entering the underground Immortal Insect Valley, they quickly encountered their first problem. The intelligence provided by Immortal Tianqing was insufficient; it could no longer guide them through the underground valley. This meant that from now on, they would have to rely on their own exploration.

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“How do we find this opportunity?” asked one of the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect after a long silence.

“There’s no choice but to search bit by bit,” Immortal Tianqing replied helplessly.

The expressions of the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect changed again, their eyes filled with dissatisfaction. Yet, having come this far, they couldn’t give up. Abandoning the opportunity wasn’t an option they were willing to accept.

“Haha, if we have to search on our own, so be it. At worst, we leave this place and give up the opportunity. What’s the harm in that?” Immortal Chiling tried to ease the tension, comforting everyone.

The female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect also agreed, helping to stabilize the group’s morale. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally remained silent. They had their own goals and would not leave so easily. However, they didn’t plan to inform the others, hoping for a peaceful resolution.

In silence and seriousness, the group focused on their search, delving deeper while avoiding various insect demons. The deeper they went, the stronger the insect demons became, with immortal-level entities becoming common.

Unlike their counterparts on the surface who worshiped the bright moon, these insects crouched among the rocks, absorbing the surrounding white light with each breath.

The mysterious white energy emanated from the earth’s veins in this underground realm. Here, the insect demons absorbed it naturally, without any need for rituals, revealing the power dynamics and relationships within the Immortal Insect Valley.

Crossing a deep underground river, the group reached the other side and surveyed their surroundings, their hearts heavy.

It was their tenth day in the underground valley, yet they had found no clues regarding the opportunity. They had even faced a close encounter with an insect demon, nearly leading to disaster.

If not for Jiang Chengxuan’s timely use of spatial power to contain the commotion and allow the group to defeat the demon, they might have been driven out of the valley or surrounded by insect demons by now.

“Damn it! Where is that opportunity?!” One of the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect could no longer maintain his composure under the continuous pressure, voicing his frustration.

The high-stakes tension had taken its toll, and both elders were considering abandoning the quest. As sect elders, they had promising futures ahead of them, and risking everything for this opportunity seemed increasingly unwise.

“Elders, please calm down. After so much exploration, we are no longer afraid of the insect demons. Finding the opportunity is now a certainty,” Immortal Chiling tried to reassure them.

But this time, even Immortal Chiling’s words failed to placate the elders. With stern expressions, they replied, “The white light here has dimmed significantly. The so-called day of the bright moon is likely ending. How can we continue then?”

Their words echoed the group’s worries, leaving even Immortal Chiling speechless.

“Ten days! Let’s search for another ten days! If we still find nothing, we will leave!” Immortal Tianqing suggested after some thought, breaking the silence.

Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned at the proposal. The others, including Immortal Chiling, reluctantly agreed. The risks were indeed high, and without their current advantage, finding the opportunity and leaving unscathed would be impossible.

“Buzz—! Buzz—!” Suddenly, a disturbance came from the distant east. A wave of ancient, powerful energy spread across the land, reaching them.

The group was startled, their spirits lifting. The energy was devoid of demonic aura, clearly not from the insect demons. There was only one possible explanation: the opportunity was there.

“Quick! Go!” Without hesitation, everyone concealed their presence and flew towards the source of the disturbance. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement, wondering if the opportunity was the Five Elements Immortal Stone or something else.

As they moved swiftly, the answer soon revealed itself. They noticed fewer insect demons in the area, which puzzled them until they saw the scene ahead.

In a massive ring-shaped depression lay a colossal insect demon. Wrapped in golden light, it resembled a sun, exuding a mystical, holy aura amid the strange insect nest.

“A golden cicada demon!” Immortal Tianqing exclaimed. This insect demon, a true immortal-level entity, was one of the rulers of the Immortal Insect Valley. It belonged to the golden cicada species, rumored to possess the bloodline of an ancient being, wielding both righteous and sinister powers.

“That is… the Primal Celestial Pillar!” Following Immortal Tianqing’s gaze, the group spotted the true nature of the opportunity—a winding, unadorned stone pillar standing in the depression like an ancient creation.

Despite its plain appearance, the Primal Celestial Pillar exuded an indescribable profundity under the true immortal-level senses of the group. It stood there silently, seemingly existing since ancient times, containing primordial power.

“Unbelievable…” Jiang Chengxuan muttered, surprised. Aside from the Five Elements Immortal Stone, there indeed existed other opportunities here.

The Primal Celestial Pillar was an extremely rare entity, hidden within the earth veins of the celestial domain, capable of appearing anywhere. It held ancient celestial power, and absorbing it could awaken one’s ancient bloodline or directly bestow essential Daoist power.

For any cultivator, these benefits were lifelong enhancements. Its value was so high that even earthly immortals would covet it. For the group, it was an opportunity beyond measure.

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