Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 124 - 117: Seeking the Grand Tomb within Celestial Yin Mountain

Chapter 124: Chapter 117: Seeking the Grand Tomb within Celestial Yin Mountain

Inside the cave residence.

Zhang Yao was still contemplating, comparing himself with Foundation Establishment cultivators from multiple angles:

"In terms of magical power, mine is more abundant than that of an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, but there’s a considerable gap in purity, overall I’m at a disadvantage."

"In terms of magical artifacts, it should be a tie, neither side has an advantage."

The power of a spiritual artifact far exceeds that of a top-grade magical artifact, but its price starts at ten times the latter.

Many newly promoted early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot afford to use spiritual artifacts; they cannot afford even a single piece without bankrupting themselves and have to make do with top-grade magical artifacts.

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators in Tianyin Mountain are the least experienced and latest promoted in the Dongge Sect and Xige Sect, which is why they were sent to do such hard work. They are even poorer than normal Foundation Establishment cultivators, making it almost impossible for them to have spiritual artifacts on them.

Usually, if someone can break into the final stage and win a prize when Celestial Capital Secret Collection opens this time, then they may have the chance to get a spiritual artifact.

It’s precisely this kind of temptation that makes them willingly hide in Tianyin Mountain for so many years.

"Magical power is still inferior, and magical artifacts are a draw."

"My only advantage is that my body is sturdy and powerful, far superior to Foundation Establishment cultivators, enough to withstand top-grade magical artifacts."

"If I can find an opportunity for close combat, I could decisively conclude the battle."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yao felt slightly relieved.

In terms of hard strength, he and an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator each have their advantages. If he activates the Heavenly Defect Secret Technique, he could even severely injure or kill an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With such strength, going to Tianyin Mountain would be a sure thing.

"There are still nearly two years."

Zhang Yao flipped his hand and took out a jade scroll from his storage bag, with a slight change in expression:

"In the next two years, I must thoroughly practice this ’Qinglian Song’."

This jade scroll was recorded by himself.

Chen Qingju did not carry a cultivation technique jade scroll of the Qinglian Sect with her; he had extracted the relevant content from her through interrogation.

"Qinglian Song..."

Zhang Yao infused his magical power, reviewed the content, and contemplated the song’s incantations, quickly immersing himself in it.

......

The spring has gone, and autumn has come; in the blink of an eye, nearly two years have passed.

On Immortal Gate Island, many cultivators come and go, but the owner of the cave residence in the residential area has not changed much.

After all, those who can rent a cave residence on Immortal Gate Island are often powerful cultivators, and the rental period is often quite long.

On this day.

In the cave residence rented by Zhang Yao:

"Woo woo woo..."

The sound of the flute was delicate and clear, like falling maple leaves; the melody of the guqin was melodious, like willow catkins drifting down.

Zhang Yao sat cross-legged, magical power circulating, a jade flute and a guqin beside him hovering in the air, emitting waves of invisible sound waves.

The lingering sound was thread-like, soft and continuous.

"Not bad."

After the performance, Zhang Yao nodded in satisfaction.

After more than a year of diligent cultivation, he had advanced his practice of the ’Qinglian Song’ to 87%.

This level, though still quite far from the former Chen Qingju, should suffice to disguise as a disciple of the Qinglian Sect.

"These two magical artifacts were an unexpected delight."

Zhang Yao gestured with his hand, and the jade flute and guqin rapidly shrank, landing in his palm.

These two top-grade magical artifacts were cherished possessions of Chen Qingju, not only greatly enhancing a cultivator specializing in sound law skills but also aiding tremendously in understanding the path of music.

The fact that Zhang Yao could advance the ’Qinglian Song’ to a level comparable to those Qinglian Sect disciples who had been immersed in this path for twenty or thirty years in less than two years could be largely attributed to these two top-grade magical artifacts.

"There’s only half a month left until the Celestial Capital Secret Collection opens."

Zhang Yao’s expression changed slightly as he thought to himself:

"It’s time to set off."

The Celestial Capital Secret Collection is located in Tianyin Mountain, in the northern region of Da Li.

Currently, he was on Immortal Gate Island, not far from the central five states of Da Li, but flying to Tianyin Mountain would still take a few days of travel.

A moment later.

"Boom!"

A streak of purple light tore through the sky, rapidly leaving Immortal Gate Island.

Nearly two years had passed: Zhang Yao had sold off most of the top-grade magical artifacts, first-grade spirit pills, and other spoils he had acquired back then, keeping only two items for himself.

One of these items was the top-grade flying sword he acquired from a Dongge Sect cultivator, of decent quality, enabling a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator to cover four or five thousand miles a day, with the speed considered the limit for the Qi Refining Stage.

"It’s a pity that I can’t indulge in it..."

As Zhang Yao fled through the sky, he felt a slight sense of pity.

With his current abundant magical power, if he flew at full power, his tunneling speed could rival a Foundation Establishment cultivator, capable of covering ten thousand miles a day.

However, doing so would be too conspicuous, so he decided to fly at the typical Qi Refining Perfection speed, hoping to arrive at Tianyin Mountain soon.

......

Six days later.

Northern Da Li, in Tianyin Mountain.

"Boom!"

The purple escape light controlled by Zhang Yao tore through the sea of clouds, entering the range of Tianyin Mountain.

Tianyin Mountain is located in Hong Continent in northern Da Li, spanning several hundred miles from north to south. Although it’s not very large, it is a well-known mountain range in the mundane world.

Due to its majestic mountains and meandering waters, the Feng Shui of Tianyin Mountain is excellent, and it is dotted with superior dragon veins. It has been a historical site for building the mausoleums of famous ministers, emperors, and princes, entombing countless illustrious figures.

To this day:

Several passes of Tianyin Mountain are still garrisoned by elite troops of the court, with strict patrols to prevent tomb robbery in imperial mausoleums.

However, this kind of defense obviously cannot stop cultivators, and the Da Li court has not attempted to obstruct them, as Qi refiners have no interest in mundane treasures.

"Hmm..."

Zhang Yao was fleeing high in the sky, identifying the terrain and the veins of the earth:

"That grand tomb should be around here."

The Celestial Capital Secret Collection is disguised as a royal tomb, with the entrance being the tomb’s passageway.

Only once every twenty years, when celestial changes trigger array transformations, will the main part of this grand tomb float up from the underground.

"Hmm, this one doesn’t seem quite right..."

In Zhang Yao’s eyes, a crystalline sheen vaguely flashed as he assessed the direction of the earth’s veins’ aura.

In the mundane world, the methods of seeking dragons, differentiating metals, and pinpointing acupoints are of no use to cultivators, but coincidentally, these skills have certain overlaps with the array formation techniques of immortal families.

Some spirit vein locations or the site of some spiritual gold or spiritual jade lodes are often excellent Feng Shui dragon veins.

Hence, among array masters, there is a subset of individuals extremely proficient at locking onto the direction of earth veins’ aura and locating lodes, known as ’dragon seekers,’ although they’re exceedingly rare.

"Hmm? Found it!"

While flying mid-air, Zhang Yao carefully searched for a moment, then suddenly brightened up.

He quickly urged the escape light, flying downward, but as soon as he was halfway down, he suddenly felt an invisible force scanning over him.

"This is the divine sense of a Foundation Establishment Stage!"

Zhang Yao instantly understood.

The intensity of his divine soul far surpassed Qi Refining Perfection, allowing him to detect the divine sense of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

However, on the surface, he pretended not to notice, eagerly flying downward, without slowing his speed in the slightest.

In the next instant, an icy voice suddenly rang in Zhang Yao’s mind:

"Who are you?!"