In the Qingli Sea, there are numerous islands scattered across the waters, and ancient cultivation cave mansions and relics are not lacking.
This place offers many opportunities, which is one of the reasons Xuu Yi came here to gain experience.
Discovering a cave mansion relic is not an unusual event.
However, whose cave mansion this is, and what might be inside, is not clear to the four people.
After all, they haven’t even entered the door.
If the local ancient texts recorded this cave mansion, it would already have been explored, not waiting for their turn.
"Brother Xuu, ahead is the hidden location of that cave mansion."
"To be fair, as we discussed before, once we enter the cave mansion, both the Magical Treasure Elixir and other resources will depend on individual opportunity; whoever finds them will own them. We should try not to fight and disrupt our harmony."
Approaching the cave mansion, Qi Yuanming turned to look at Xuu Yi with a solemn expression.
Qi Yuanming was the leader, had the highest cultivation, and both Lin Qing’Er and Han He tacitly followed him without objections.
Upon hearing this, Xuu Yi didn’t object either and nodded: "Alright, we shall depend on our own opportunities."
Comparing the two sects, Xuu Yi’s side was actually at a disadvantage.
From the Cyan Mountain Sect, there was only him.
The Celestial Saint Palace had three people.
If a treasure were really discovered, the combined gains of Qi Yuanming’s group would definitely be greater than Xuu Yi’s.
However, that’s in normal circumstances.
Currently, Xuu Yi has Lu Ping, this ancestor, accompanying him, which changes the expectations for the outcome of the treasure hunt, raising hopes for a rich harvest.
"Then let’s start breaking the prohibition, no one should be following us. I’ve observed the surrounding area on the way and haven’t found any traces of other cultivators."
Han He spoke cautiously, not wanting someone else to share the prize, nor risk ambushes or sneak attacks.
"Rest assured, this place is very desolate and far away from the cultivator-concentrated Cyan Simurgh Island, separated by more than fifteen thousand miles. No cultivator will likely pay any attention to this area."
Qi Yuanming, also cautious, replied seriously.
Then he smiled lightly and looked at Lin Qing’Er: "In this cave mansion, we don’t know what we’ll encounter, whether there are demon beasts or puppets guarding. Once we enter, Junior Sister, just follow closely behind me."
"Okay, I’ll listen to Senior Brother."
Lin Qing’Er nodded and then turned her gaze to Xuu Yi.
"Brother Xuu, just stay by my side when we enter. Our strength is quite similar, so we should look out for each other and protect ourselves."
"Then I’ll rely on you."
Xuu Yi said nothing extra; his mind was already focused on the cave mansion.
For purchasing the Breaking Ban Bead this time, everyone shared the cost, each spending five hundred spirit stones.
If they end up with nothing after entering the cave mansion, it would be a huge waste.
And the restrictions of the cave mansion being at the Foundation Establishment Level allowed them to deduce that the owner of this cave mansion was at least a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
The cave mansion left by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was not of any interest to Lu Ping, who wouldn’t show much interest in its treasures.
Lu Ping might be willing to involve himself in a Crystallization Level cave mansion.
But for Xuu Yi and the other three Qi Cultivators, this cave mansion was still quite attractive, worth teaming up to explore.
Foundation Establishment Cultivators generally use Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts, consume Tier Two Elixirs, and carry Tier Two Spirit Talismans.
If they could chance upon some items, it would be greatly beneficial for Qi Cultivators.
In his previous lively days, Lu Ping naturally wouldn’t care about a cave mansion with Foundation Establishment level restrictions.
But now things are different.
He wanted to look out for Xuu Yi.
Knowing the location of the cave mansion, Lu Ping easily identified where the entrance was.
The hidden technique laid down by the few Qi Cultivators was not able to deceive the eyes of this Golden Core Ancestor.
Since treasures are to be obtained based on opportunities, his assistance this time could also be considered as Xuu Yi’s chance.
Lucky brat, you are fortunate this time.
Ancestor I’ll enter the cave mansion first and scout the way for you.
With that thought, Lu Ping floated towards the entrance of the cave mansion.
Xuu Yi and the three arrived outside the cave mansion, jointly casting magic to remove the hiding magic of the cave mansion, revealing the entrance.
Without delay, Qi Yuanming took out the Breaking Ban Bead, exchanged glances with the three of them, and nodded before injecting magical power into the bead.
The Breaking Ban Bead was about the size of a fist, semi-transparent all over, faintly showing lines of array runes, inscribed with a Five Elements Breaking Forbidden Array within.
After activating the array inside, the bead slowly rotated, flying from Qi Yuanming’s palm toward the restriction at the cave mansion’s entrance.
The restriction outside the cave mansion was at the Foundation Establishment level of strength.
Cultivators at and above the Foundation Establishment Stage usually set up a prohibition to seal their cave mansion during secluded cultivation, isolating external noise, and blocking unwelcome intruders.
Lu Ping once closed himself for thirty years, directly setting up a Golden Core Level prohibition outside his cave mansion.
The current restriction, after several hundred years of time, had weakened, declining to approximately mid-stage Foundation Establishment strength.
Despite this, Xuu Yi and the others could only rely on the Breaking Ban Bead to remove it.
As the bead started its effect, upon contacting the cave mansion’s restriction, it began deciphering the rule and magic of the restriction, causing it to flicker and show signs of instability.
Meanwhile, Lu Ping was already controlling his consciousness body, penetrating through the restriction and entering the cave mansion.
True to expectation, the state of consciousness body could ignore the existence of restrictions.
All types of restrictions fell ineffective before Lu Ping.
Breaking the restriction would take some time.
Xuu Yi and the others wouldn’t have thought that while they waited, Lu Ping had already entered the cave mansion ahead to investigate.
The term ’cave mansion’ belied the unusual scene within.
After entering, Lu Ping was greeted not by dim light but rather brightness, seeing a vast stretch of white clouds and blue sky.
Above the blue sky, white clouds drifted, accentuated by a sun centering amidst the sky, radiating soft and warm light.
It was the presence of that sun that illuminated the ground, rendering it bright.
Lu Ping lowered his gaze, taking advantage of the sunlight to survey his surroundings, finding a tranquility intact, without the sound of even a breeze, overly quiet.
Before him lay a large, flat rocky plaza, gray-white in color with no vegetation in sight, let alone animals.
Continuing along the plaza, Lu Ping clearly saw a cluster of buildings ahead.
The cluster of buildings occupied a vast tract, resembling a palace in style and was grand in scale.
Lu Ping’s eyes narrowed at this unexpected discovery.
Within the independent cultivator cave mansion was a hidden grandeur, concealing an extensive ancient palace complex, exceptionally impressive and magnificent.