Chapter 125 Spiritual Storm 6
Lin Xia's heart stirred. She scanned the ground with her spiritual power, but couldn't find the bottom. The vortex behind her was getting closer and closer, so she simply stopped resisting and went straight down.
The whole process took less than a second. She decided to take a gamble, otherwise, if she was caught, she would be torn to pieces.
As soon as Lin Xia went down, Jiang Yansheng followed without hesitation. The few people behind him had a flash of inspiration and quickly jumped down as well.
As the vortex behind them drew closer, those behind them jumped in as if they had found a lifeline.
The opening appeared abruptly, and the inside wasn't narrow. Lin Xia fell straight down, and the feeling of weightlessness made her uncomfortable, but the pressure above her head prevented her from slowing down. She even used the [Wind Element Card] to accelerate her fall.
It got darker and darker until there wasn't a single ray of light left. To her surprise, Lin Xia found that she was no longer afraid of the dark.
The many people following her down from above seemed more like risks to her than comforts in the darkness.
In the darkness, Lin Xia smiled slightly, toasting her past self in her heart. She found that her growth was always surprising, even though these changes might be insignificant, they still made her happy.
Her mental energy was constantly focused on the depth below. When her mental energy could reach the bottom, the wind element began to slow down. She felt that she had clearly passed through a layer of something, and then her vision brightened slightly, no longer pure darkness.
Upon touching the bottom, Lin Xia swiftly leaped to the side, scanning the space below with his mental energy.
The space below was quite spacious, not as cramped as she had imagined, and not completely dark. Right next to her, many cultivators were staring almost greedily at the fluorescent stones beside them.
On the rock face, there were many exposed spirit stones that were more crystal clear and looked better than the low-grade spirit stones given by the system.
Some cultivators even took out tools and started hammering away, while others simply held the spirit stones and began absorbing them.
Lin Xia's attention was focused on the vortex of spiritual energy above her head. Jiang Yansheng and most of the cultivators stood not far from her, also waiting for the result.
After waiting for a long time, everything remained calm, and people gradually relaxed and turned their attention to the spirit stone.
"There's actually a small spirit stone mine hidden here, and judging from the quality, it's at least medium grade or higher." Jiang Yansheng said as he walked closer to Lin Xia, who was standing there observing her surroundings without digging for spirit stones. He looked at Lin Xia as if she were a treasure.
"It's amazing to find a natural spirit-repelling array in a place like this. We're so grateful for this array, otherwise this place would have been discovered long ago." Someone observed the transparent film covering the area.
“That’s right, it’s truly exquisite. This place is probably…” At this point, the man stopped talking.
Jiang Yansheng observed Lin Xia for a long time, and then transmitted his voice: "There are probably treasures here, otherwise this natural spirit-repelling array would not have been formed. These spirit stones are probably just some insignificant things."
Lin Xia glanced at Jiang Yansheng and finally spoke, "What kind of treasure? If these spirit stones disappear, will it affect this spirit-avoiding array?"
Here underground, guarding such a treasure trove, and with life-saving items like the Spirit-Avoiding Array, it would be unwise to refuse him. Although his purpose is unclear, he doesn't seem to have any ill intentions, so forming an alliance might be a good option.
Jiang Yansheng frowned and nodded slightly: "It's hard to say."
"Hey everyone, have you forgotten about the spiritual energy vortex outside? Aren't you afraid that hollowing out this place will destroy the spirit-avoiding array?" someone shouted impatiently.
Everyone stopped moving. Of course they hadn't forgotten, but they were a little carried away by the sudden sight of so many spirit stones.
Some people stubbornly insisted, "This place is so big, it shouldn't be a problem to dig some out, right?"
"Hmph, if everyone's not afraid of death, let them keep digging. When the spiritual energy vortex arrives, we'll all die together!"
"Alright, everyone, let's talk this out. None of us know why this natural spirit-repelling array exists. Let's investigate it first before digging. After all, even the Luan bird can't handle that spiritual energy vortex," someone said, trying to smooth things over.
"Yes, if this mutation weren't unique to our area, have you thought about what we would do in the future? This place is a natural hiding place; if it's destroyed, there will really be nowhere to escape."
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, why don't you tell us?"
Jiang Yansheng smiled and said, "I agree with what everyone said. Such a place is rare and hard to come by. Even in a sect, it is not guaranteed to be found. Everyone should think twice."
As soon as he spoke, the clanging and clattering gradually subsided. Lin Xia realized that no matter how much he said, it was only because Jiang Yansheng was the strongest among them, and everyone was wary of him.
At this point, people naturally split into two groups: one group dug up spirit stones, and the other group advised everyone not to dig up spirit stones.
The two groups were clearly different just by their clothing; the former's robes looked exactly like Lin Xia's, the lowest grade.
The other group wore more advanced robes and magical artifacts, clearly indicating they were well-off.
Lin Xia observed everyone, and everyone observed her in return. She was clearly of ordinary means; she hadn't gone to dig for spirit stones and was standing next to Jiang Yansheng.
The two groups quieted down and meditated to recover their spiritual energy. Many people observed the reactions of others before they began to absorb spiritual energy.
Now that it's quiet, the place feels even more tranquil, with no outside noise able to get in.
Lin Xia was also very satisfied with this place. She sat on the ground, meditating and thinking with her eyes closed.
Although it's safe here, this is only the first day. She really doesn't dare to imagine spending ten days safely here.
However, there are too many hidden dangers here. Any one of them could break the natural barrier. The people on the other side are very obsessed with spirit stones, while the people on Jiang Yansheng's side seem righteous, but most of them are more interested in the treasure.
Especially since they were unaware that this was a calamity for everyone, it was inevitable that some people would take risks. In the instant Lin Xia pondered, she quietly released her spiritual power, which floated on the ground and subtly twisted towards the opposite side.
She tentatively tapped on someone, then slowly climbed onto her. After walking around her body for a while without any reaction, Lin Xia became bolder.
She walked around the opposite side, and apart from those who were sensitive and scanning left and right, everyone else was oblivious.
The same goes for Jiang Yansheng's group. She didn't test Jiang Yansheng himself, as disciples of major sects inevitably possess some protective treasures. Lin Xia didn't want to cause any misunderstandings, but she was already very surprised that they couldn't detect the presence of spiritual power.
Moreover, she did not discover anything like divine sense as described in cultivation novels, and she didn't know if it was because her cultivation level was not high enough or because she simply didn't have it.
The cultivators at higher levels have long since disappeared; those here are all in the Qi Refining stage.
Since that's the case, she stopped being so cautious and began scanning the space inch by inch with her mental energy.
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