Chapter 224: Ghost Cave

Guixiao Cave is a very dangerous place in Xuantian Continent.

Anyone below the Jindan level who sets foot here will be dead; above the Jindan level, everyone will get opportunities based on their abilities.

Su Qingwu ran quickly for half a day and gradually approached this place.

All you see is gray and dull colors, lacking vitality.

Gu Wan was waiting for her at the entrance of the Ghost Cave.

Although this woman is a ghost cultivator, she has been traveling outside for many years and naturally has heard of things related to Su Qingwu.

In just a few years, he rose from an infant to a god, and then disappeared without a trace.

Even now, many people are still looking for this person's whereabouts, hoping to take the opportunity to find out the reason for his rapid improvement in cultivation.

When Gu Wan first heard the news, she was very surprised, but she did not reveal the information to anyone.

Not only that, she also repeatedly reminded her apprentice Lin Yan not to mention anything about her benefactor to others.

Now, seeing Su Qingwu coming, she immediately handed over a storage ring that she had prepared long ago.

There were one hundred high-grade spiritual plants of level five or above placed in it, many of which she had obtained at great risk and after experiencing many hardships.

I am handing this over to my benefactor today, and it means I have repaid most of my life-saving grace.

The two chatted for a while. Because Lin Yan's cultivation was still low, she stayed in a relatively safe place for cultivation and did not come to the Ghost Cave.

Seeing that Su Qingwu wanted to continue moving forward, Gu Wan hesitated for a moment and tried to ask:

"My benefactor, are you planning to explore opportunities in the Ghost Cave?"

“That is indeed the plan.”

"It's filled with extremely dark energy and full of dangers. I've been here for a while and have a general understanding of the Ghost Cave. If you don't mind, I can show you the way."

"Well, then I'll take care of you, Taoist friend."

The matter was settled, and the two of them walked side by side and quickly entered the ghost cave.

A thick mist blew in my face, and a biting cold wind howled continuously.

Occasionally, you can see a mostly collapsed ancient stone wall with intricate runes carved on it.

Gu Wan explained from time to time.

"It is said that there are relics from the Middle Ages in the Ghost Cave. These stone walls are said to have such an origin. However, they are of no use and can be considered as relics."

After walking a short distance, we began to see light blue, trumpet-shaped flowers that were half a meter tall and had thorny stems.

"This is the Nether Flower. The fragrance it emits has a very strong hallucinogenic effect. If a weaker person inhales it, there is a high probability that they will be permanently trapped in the illusion."

After hearing this, Su Qingwu subconsciously blocked his sense of smell.

In his spiritual perception, ghost shadows often pass by.

These are not ghost cultivators, they can be collectively referred to as demons and monsters.

When they encounter a stronger person, they will behave themselves and pass by like a gust of wind; if they find a weaker person, these creatures will bare their fangs and swallow the delicious food.

Continuing forward, we came into view a large mountain range.

Gu Wan continued to explain.

"This is the Skull Mountain Range. Every peak is a graveyard where countless dead bones are buried. Over the years, some things rich in yin energy will be produced, which is beneficial to the cultivation of ghosts."

Entering the mountain range, Su Qingwu saw some bamboos that were completely black.

Gu Wan's voice reached my ears one after another.

"This is the Nether Bamboo. It can emit fluorescent light at night. Some weaker ghosts will live on it."

Hearing this, Su Qingwu suddenly thought of something.

"Is there any soul-nourishing tree here?"

Gu Wan nodded and said, "It is in the legend, and it appears frequently. It is true. I came here to find a piece of soul nourishing wood, but unfortunately my luck is not good and I have not been able to find it."

"The netherworld bamboo can house ghosts, so its effect must be much worse than that of the soul-nourishing wood?"

"That's natural. If the two had similar effects, then this large area of ​​nether bamboo would have been cut down long ago. It wouldn't have been left until now. Although this bamboo can be used as a shelter for ghosts, it is of no help to ghost cultivators in their cultivation."

......

About three hours later, the man and the spirit passed through the Skeleton Mountains and gradually approached a large lake.

"This is the Dark Lake. The water is dark brown all year round for unknown reasons. I once tried to reach the bottom of the lake, but encountered strong resistance halfway through. I had to give up and return to land."

Su Qingwu was listening to this and silently noted down the location of Ming Lake.

Continuing forward, there is a large swamp.

"This is the Soul Mist Swamp, and it is also recognized as the second most dangerous place in the Ghost Cave."

"What do you mean by that?"

"The swamp is filled with gray-green mist, which contains fragments of the memories of the resentful spirits who died here. When people see the relevant memories, they will be hit by a strong resentment. It is easy for the living to go crazy, and ghost cultivators are also prone to losing their souls."

At this point, Gu Wan changed the subject and added:

"As the saying goes, opportunities and dangers often coexist. If you can withstand these shocks, there is a certain possibility that you can obtain precious magic books from the memory fragments."

The Soul Mist Swamp covered an area of ​​about fifty miles. Gu Wan took Su Qingwu to bypass the swamp area.

As we continued forward, we came across some strange-looking buildings.

"This was built by the ghost cultivators who stayed here all year round. It is collectively called the Underworld Palace. Only ghost cultivators are allowed to enter, and living people are not allowed to enter."

"The restriction outside..."

"That is a forbidden place for ghosts. Ghost cultivators can pass through unhindered, but if a living person gets close, within ten feet, he will be attacked."

"Then let's continue on our way."

"good."

......

An hour later, Gu Wan and Su Qingwu continued walking and gradually approached a cliff.

"This is Devil Cry Cliff, a chasm so deep that you can't see the bottom. There are always mournful cries echoing here all year round."

"It looks a little unusual?"

"Indeed, Devil Cry Cliff is the most dangerous place in Devil's Cave."

"Do you know the specific reason?"

"It is said that once one jumps off the cliff, no matter if they are living or ghost cultivators, they will not be able to escape. In the end, no remains of the living will be left, and the ghost cultivators will be reduced to ashes."

"So no one knows what's going on at the bottom of the cliff?"

"At least I don't know, and I've never heard other ghost cultivators mention it before, but there was a cultivator who realized the way of life and death on the cliff, and his strength increased greatly."

Devil Cry Cliff is located at the deepest part of the Devil's Cave. There is no way to go further.

For Gu Wan, her mission of guiding the way was already accomplished. She explained the situation, obtained consent, and then turned around and left.

As for Su Qingwu, he continued to stay here, looking for the soul-nourishing tree while searching for clues about the remains of Jixuan Daojun.

In her opinion, there are two possible places where the tomb may exist.

One is the Dark Lake, and the other is the bottom of the Devil Cry Cliff in front of you.

Relatively speaking, the first place is less dangerous, so you can try it first.

If there is no harvest, then find another way to go to the bottom of the cliff to find out what's going on.

After Gu Wan left, Su Wen flew out of the Yuqing Mirror and landed next to Su Qingwu.

She knew very well that the Soul-Nourishing Tree was found for her, but she didn't want to rely on the power of her companions to achieve her wish every time.

Now that the enemies who knew the secret had been eliminated, she no longer had to worry about the consequences and wanted to explore here on her own.

After Su Qingwu expressed his thoughts, she was surprised but did not stop him.

With the soul contract, we can get in touch at any time.

Whether it is Su Wen or Kong Jiu, she will not restrict them too much, but give them freedom to the greatest extent possible.