After the eight Lingxiao Sect members were scattered by the massive undercurrent at the sea bottom, they relied on their formidable cultivation realms to avoid harm and were eventually propelled out to the sea surface.
In the darkness, there was a Divine Wind Treasure Ship hovering in the void to guide them, and the eight quickly regrouped.
Ye Wuya showed concern, "Are all my fellow junior brothers and sisters alright?"
"When we burst out from the sea, we hit thick ice layers that nearly cracked our heads open."
"Me too, but fortunately, the giant waves lifted it away, otherwise we’d need considerable effort to shatter it."
Seeing that everyone was unharmed, Ye Wuya felt assured and looked down; surging tides below and faint enormous shocks from the sea bed were quite frightening.
Even adept cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage felt awe facing such terrifying natural forces.
"Junior Brother Lu Chen, this Spirit Vein Cage Immortal Talisman should be able to extract this spirit vein, right?" Ye Wuya contemplated and asked with concern.
The others all turned their gaze towards Lu Chen.
After all, everyone saw when leaving, this mountain range was indeed too large. Though born in the Cultivation World, they’ve heard of many mysterious magic treasures, this was the first time they used or saw an immortal talisman capable of extracting a massive spirit vein.
Lu Chen said, "It shouldn’t be a problem. After all, this is an immortal talisman personally crafted by a Rune Tao master in the Mahayana Realm, proven effective in extracting spirit veins."
This reassured everyone considerably.
If such a gigantic spirit vein cannot be claimed by Lingxiao Sect, it would truly be a pity.
Although only Lingxiao Sect discovered this place for now, it’s believed the commotion will soon spread to other sects, and even beyond the Southern Domain, reaching the other four domains of the Central Great World.
Once other sects also arrive here, they will surely discover this top-grade spirit vein, then this place becomes a shared or contested resource.
As they were talking, suddenly a loud rumble echoed from the sea bed.
Soon after, a terrifying shockwave spread.
On the sea surface, thick ice layers were sent flying skyward by the undercurrent from the sea bed.
The Lingxiao Sect members’ expressions changed drastically, and they all soared into the sky.
Under the night sky, the few clearly witnessed the seawater violently tumbling, with water columns shooting towards the heavens like furious roars.
"Return to the Divine Wind Treasure Ship," Ye Wuya commanded sternly.
Everyone hurried towards the Divine Wind Treasure Ship.
Under Lu Chen’s control, the treasure ship ascended high into the air, moving away from the sea surface.
As the treasure ship climbed, the few stood on the deck and looked down; the expansive sea surface lost its previous tranquility, now violently churning.
Furious winds howling, the sea surface trembling.
Countless shallow-sea creatures were hurled out, smashing apart on the fractured ice blocks.
Simultaneously, a word formed in the minds of the Lingxiao Sect members.
This felt like the end of the world; even these Foundation Establishment Stage experts could only distance themselves, let alone ordinary creatures?
The Central Great World also had seas, they knew such a vast disturbance would surely radiate far and wide, human settlements on this planet would inevitably face an unprecedented, destructive disaster.
The most terrifying part was that the shock from the sea bed continued, and was intensifying.
No one knew how long it would last or what level of destruction it would unleash.
Perhaps it wasn’t just a disaster, but an obliteration of entire civilizations.
Though they were cultivators, adhering to the law of the jungle since childhood, ultimately their insight was limited, and the thought of possibly destroying all life on the planet couldn’t help but evoke a profound sensation within them.
She, scarcely over twenty years old, felt guilty witnessing such catastrophic destruction, believing that if they hadn’t come here, if they hadn’t activated the Spirit Vein Cage Immortal Talisman, the planet wouldn’t face this ruinous calamity.
Nonetheless, even if she now wanted to intervene and save it, she was powerless.
Such a level of disaster, even the sect’s strongest ancestor in the Divinity Transformation Realm might be unable to suppress.
Her eyes reddened, anxiously looking at Lu Chen, "Senior Brother Lu Chen, if... if this disaster spreads, the humans here will face total ruin, you... you—"
Lu Chen’s face also showed deep guilt; he understood Junior Sister Linglong’s point, bitterly shook his head, "Junior Sister, you’re overestimating me, concerning such a powerful disaster, even I... am powerless."
Ye Wuya sighed, "That’s fate."
"Indeed, perhaps this is the tribulation they’re meant to face."
"We’re merely acting on orders, striving to take this spirit vein, not intending to massacre this planet’s beings."
"But... ultimately our arrival led to this disaster."
The group fell into silence.
They remained merely Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, unable to truly detach themselves from this event.
Gan Qian was the boldest, took a deep breath and urged loudly, "Everyone, don’t let your Dao Heart falter, otherwise this matter will surely become a demon during your tribulation crossing."
Everyone’s hearts shuddered.
Even Linglong recalled her master’s constant teachings, and her gaze gradually turned cold.
In the Cultivation World, the principle of survival of the fittest ruled.
Since this disaster was doomed to remain, it was indeed a harsh test for the life on this planet.
Gradually, the heartsets of these eight Lingxiao Sect members regained tranquility.
Though some lingering reluctance remained, a greater sense of calm and indifference prevailed. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel※fire.net
As if everything before them was unrelated, merely viewing as bystanders.
Unknown how long passed, when suddenly a reverberant explosion pierced the sea’s concealment, erupting from the sea bed skyward.
Lu Chen’s eyes flashed with a keen light, saying, "Here it comes!"
Everyone held their breath, focusing intensely on one direction.
After a moment, within the dark waters, faint golden light emerged.
Soon, the golden light grew brighter and expanded wider.
Even as true disciples from Two-star Sect, the eight had never seen such a grand scene.
The golden light soon surfaced, revealing countless interwoven golden lines forming a gigantic talisman pattern.
Just like the rune totem on the immortal talisman.
Lu Chen rejoiced, "It’s about to complete."
Ye Wuya’s pupils constricted, he fixed his gaze below the sea surface.
Beneath the rune totem, the ocean surged, bubbles gurgled out as though boiling.
Underneath, faint lights flashed intermittently.
This... is this truly uprooting a massive Spiritual Ore Mountain Range?
A sudden explosive sound of massive object breaking water rang out.
Everyone quickly turned their gaze to see a peak slowly emerging from the sea.
On the peak, an entrance clearly appeared in the view of the eight.
Under the shining golden light, three ancient script characters were distinctly visible above the entrance.
The giant mountain range was indeed extracted by this immortal talisman!