I am grinding experience in another world - Chapter 747 - 735: Ambush
“The demon invasion isn’t entirely without warning.” In Tingchao Cave, Tangzong regarded Chen Mu with a grave expression.
“According to those surviving disciples, several months ago, the concentration of Earth Spirit Vital Energy at Mud River Institute soared abruptly.”
“In the depths of night, dense fog occasionally appeared out of nowhere, and some even saw strange colossal creatures within.”
Dense fog, monsters, drastic changes in Earth Spirit Vital Energy…
How come this sounds so much like the Yinming Ghost Demon?!
Chen Mu’s heart skipped a beat.
Except for the abnormal surge in Earth Spirit Vital Energy, which doesn’t quite fit the characteristic of ghost demon appearances, the other two aspects seem more and more similar upon reflection.
Could it be the Kangzhou Yin Ghost Sect launching a large-scale assault on Holy Heart Institute?
Very likely!
Yizhou is bordered by Kangzhou, filled with Lock Dragon Courtyard, and has long been battling Qi Cultivators.
For this reason, Holy Heart Institute specifically raised Double Flower Rabbits to counter ghost demon attacks.
Exactly!
Double Flower Rabbit!
“Is the Double Flower Rabbits at Mud River Institute still normal?” Chen Mu immediately asked.
“I haven’t paid much attention to it, but does it have any connection with demon invasions?” Tangzong queried, confused.
It’s unrelated to the outer heavenly demons, but it concerns the ghost demons.
If it’s merely a straightforward outer heavenly demon invasion, that’s one thing, but if Netherworld’s involvement is behind this…
“Let’s go! Let’s ask right away!”
Chen Mu immediately took Tangzong to the foot of the mountain.
The Lower Institute Disciples, who had fled from Mud River Institute, were currently settled at the foot of the mountain.
…
“Not sure…”
“We’ve mostly been busy collecting One Element Water Essence, hardly noticing the Double Flower Rabbits…”
“They tend to avoid people, seldom encountered in everyday circumstances…”
Dozens of Mud River Lower Institute Disciples chimed in, most shaking their heads, expressing ignorance.
But among them, a young man with a chubby white face looked evasive.
Chen Mu noticed the anomaly in an instant and locked his gaze on him.
The chubby young man quickly panicked, “I… I only ate a few rabbits. This… this could attract outer heavenly demons? Surely not?!”
As he spoke, his entire body started trembling uncontrollably.
That was, of course, impossible.
But Chen Mu furrowed his brows.
Double Flower Rabbits are timid yet clever, fleeing by Escaping Earth at the slightest sign of danger; without special Secret Techniques targeting them, ordinary Qi Cultivators couldn’t catch them.
Could this chubby young man, who just recently cultivated mana, catch Double Flower Rabbits?
And eat several consecutively?
“That rabbit seemed to have contracted some plague, listless and easy to catch,” the chubby young man explained promptly.
“You dared to eat it even if it had a plague?” Tangzong glared from the side.
“Because it tastes so good,” the chubby young man explained with an embarrassed laugh.
“Later, that batch of rabbits was gone and replaced with a new batch of Double Flower Rabbits, which I couldn’t catch anymore,” the chubby young man smacked his lips, shaking his head regretfully.
Chen Mu: “…”
This got you hooked!
However, those rabbits were likely not plagued.
His expression turned serious.
Double Flower Rabbits have robust Life Force, otherwise, it wouldn’t be chosen to host Netherworld Worm. The symptoms of languishing seemed rather to be caused by ghost demons draining its Vital Energy!
Yet the recently supplemented rabbits are perfectly normal, which is puzzling.
“What on earth is happening at Mud River Institute?”
“How about we follow the old rule and opt to flee first?”
…
The next day, before Chen Mu could decide on running away, Bai Shou from Bai Family arrived at Tangshan Institute with a team.
“What’s this about, Bai Fellow?”
“Luodu Academy sent me to assist you in guarding Tangshan Institute,” Bai Shou smiled, clasping his hands in salute.
This… perhaps there’s no need to flee urgently.
Chen Mu felt a stirring inside.
Although this old man seems aged, he’s truly a Meridian Passage Realm Heavenly Demon Path cultivator, possessing Divine Power comparable to Daoist Foundation.
“I also brought Qi Cultivators from Holy Heart Institute’s Ten Thousand Laws Hall. They will reconstruct the Mountain Protection Magical Barrier, significantly enhancing its defense,” Bai Shou continued.
“Moreover, Luodu Academy acquired exact information from Upper Court; outer stellar stars have adjusted defenses, making it unlikely for demons to break through the thirty-two layers of heavenly seal, so rest assured,” he said with a relaxed expression.
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
“Do you know the cause of this calamity, Bai Fellow?” He seized the opportunity to inquire.
“Previously, Yellow Springs Sect had gathered core disciples to combat demons beyond Heaven; this disaster is merely the demons’ dying counterattack,” Bai Shou explained.
“Regrettably, it struck us abruptly, ruining many excellent Spirit Lands,” Bai Shou sighed.
So it really is just pure outer heavenly demon invasion.
That’s good news!
The worries Chen Mu carried finally eased.
Having visited the Netherworld and been a Living God, he had witnessed the upheavals in Yunzhou. He knew the Netherworld continually established City God Dojos to cultivate Yin Spirits from the common folk.
Just contemplating such immense schemes sent shivers down his spine.
In contrast, though the outer heavenly demons were fierce, the sheer physical battles didn’t pose as much psychological pressure.
After all, if felt overpowered, one could simply run farther away.
However, when looking at the Netherworld, Chen Mu consistently felt their presence looming everywhere.
Truly an unending haunt, making people uneasy.
…
In the following timeframe.
Bai Shou began leading the Qi Cultivators from Ten Thousand Laws Hall in Escaping Earth and Flight, scouting around Tangshan Institute’s valley. Occasionally, he dropped Restriction Vein Acupoints, embedding them into the Mountain Protection Magical Barrier.
Using Spirit Treasure Core Mechanism Technique to observe the magical barrier’s operation, Chen Mu noticed its defense becoming increasingly tight, which reassured his mind.
Moreover, with numerous others from various Lower Institutes gathering, Chen Mu realized that many outer heavenly demons were causing havoc across Yizhou, creating chaos and danger.
This gradually quelled his thoughts of fleeing.
“Compared to running around like a headless chicken, staying at Tangshan Institute is much safer, at least avoiding those ravaging demons throughout the lands.”
“And even if demons attack again, Old Bai plus the new Mountain Protection Magical Barrier can hold them off for quite a while, allowing…”
“Allowing me the chance to flee!”
“Haha!”
…
Late at night, in a two-meter-high crevice within underground rocks.
Bai Shou raised his right hand, a cluster of white Qi energy appearing in his palm.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh…
Half-human-height Qi Blades shot from his palm, slicing through the solid cave walls as if they were tofu, instantly cutting the obstacles apart. Within a short period, he had chiseled a wide downward-sloping passage.
Bai Shou floated half a meter off the ground, gliding into the passage, scattering Qi Blades from his hand while descending further.
He halted only when he heard a series of sharp clinks resonating.
Before him emerged a silver-white curved wall, the robust Qi Blades shattered upon contact with the wall as if striking glass, while the wall adorned with black patterns remained unharmed.
Bai Shou’s eyes glimmered.
A stream of Qi Blades surged from his palm, fluttering up and down, left and right, along the curved cave wall. It didn’t take long to excavate the surrounding rocks, revealing a massive sphere five or six meters tall.
The sphere was silver-toned, covered with black patterns. It hovered quietly in mid-air, seemingly buoyed by invisible forces, or as if embedded directly into the void.
“Finally found the core Vein Acupoint of Pre-Heaven Earth Vein Forbidden Technique,” Bai Shou expressed delightedly.
With a wrist flip, a scarlet Embroidered Ball appeared in his palm.
The ball was crimson, exuding a cold, bizarre aura. Shortly after it emerged, the initially stuffy underground cave turned ice-cold.
“Once this Ghost Embroidery Ball is placed into the Vein Acupoint, it will summon Spirit Void Cave Heaven.”
“By then, Chen Mu will be trapped, inevitably falling into the hands of those Yin Ghost Sect members.”
“He is a Dao Foundation Cultivator; according to the Capital Institute’s agreement, even High Grade Nourishing Heart Pills can be exchanged for at least ten!” Bai Shou exclaimed excitedly.
“This time I will effortlessly cultivate the Holy Heart!” He clenched his fist, vigorously punching the air.
“Don’t blame me for being ruthless, you should’ve obediently died at Shuanghua Institute back then.”
“Ruined my plans, cost me Heart Nourishing Pills, causing my cultivation to stagnate and regress, that’s a grudge against my path!” Bai Shou muttered coldly.
“Being caught by Yin Ghost Sect members means merely being buried underground, without death.”
“Despite this grudge against my path, I’ve spared your life; I’ve shown sufficient mercy!” He spoke with compassion.
Chen Mu, who had been silently monitoring Bai Shou with Truth Listening Divine Power: “…”
Buried me underground to serve as the foundation for a City God Dojo, becoming a living dead without thoughts or awareness?
Damn it, you truly are merciful!
You’re such a bastard!
