FOLLOWING A HUNDRED YEARS OF CULTIVATION, I'M DYING BEFORE I GOT CHEATS

Chapter 1316: Signs of the Great Tribulation (Part 1)

The success of the Small Tribulation Elixir greatly boosted the confidence of both Jiang Chengxuan and Xuan Han Immortal. Afterward, Jiang Chengxuan became even more dedicated to his research on tribulation energy, much like Shen Ruyan, and entered a prolonged period of secluded cultivation, continuously refining his understanding of alchemy. Only after a long time would the doors to his chamber open as he presented Xuan Han Immortal with new methods to treat his old wounds.

Meanwhile, the entire Loose Cultivator Alliance fell into a period of deep silence, continuing to develop quietly and steadily. Time passed inexorably, and although everything seemed peaceful within the Alliance, the broader Xuán Míng Immortal Domain was rife with hidden turmoil, far from tranquil.

In the Northern Continent of the Xuán Míng Immortal Domain stood the Tiānhuá Immortal Mountain.

This place was a sacred site controlled by the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect, a land of immense importance. For countless years, it had produced a rare type of immortal ore that helped the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect establish a strong foothold and thrive within the Xuán Míng Immortal Domain. The Tiānhuá Immortal Mountain was considered both the holy land and the ancestral ground of the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect, where the sect’s main gate was established.

The mountain itself gleamed with a radiant white glow, resembling a massive uncut jade standing tall between heaven and earth. The bright light of the heavens, reflected by the Tiānhuá Immortal Mountain, formed a misty veil of brilliance over the surrounding mountain range, creating an extraordinarily beautiful and dazzling sight.

Scattered across the mountain were numerous massive gates, each leading to different mining areas protected by invisible barriers of spatial energy. These mines, numbering in the hundreds, were heavily guarded by the disciples of the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect, and for tens of thousands of years, they had never been lost. These mines continuously provided the energy that fueled the growth of the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect.

However, within one of these mining areas, a secret and highly unusual change was quietly taking place, unnoticed by anyone.

In that mine, numerous Tiānhuá Immortal Sect disciples, dressed in their sect’s robes, wielded immortal tools to extract the ore from the hard rock. The ore, growing within the cracks of the mountainside, resembled spiritual mushrooms, emitting a mysterious and colorful radiance. The disciples’ tools, resembling finely crafted double-edged axes, swung rhythmically, striking the base of the mushroom-like ore and leaving delicate marks.

These disciples, mostly at the mastery level or above, expertly wielded their tools, striking the ore hundreds of times in an instant, creating a symphony of crisp sounds that echoed through the expansive mining area like pearls dropping onto a jade plate.

For these disciples, gathering the immortal ore was a rite of passage within the sect. Only by collecting enough of this ore could they earn the points needed to exchange for cultivation resources. Failing to complete this task for a long period could even result in expulsion from the sect. This highlighted the importance of the ore, known as “Tiānhuá Lingzhi,” to the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect.

Tiānhuá Lingzhi was renowned within the Xuán Míng Immortal Domain as an excellent material for forging immortal tools. It could adapt to various Dao forces and was incredibly easy to refine, yet once shaped, it became extremely durable. Over the years, many immortals had attempted to replicate the properties of Tiānhuá Lingzhi, but all had failed. Even Earth Immortals had been unable to crack its secrets.

It was suspected that Tiānhuá Lingzhi contained some mysterious power beyond understanding, which might explain why the ore had never been exhausted, even after tens of thousands of years. However, no one had been able to uncover the truth behind the Tiānhuá Lingzhi.

“I finally finished! I’ve saved up enough points to buy that immortal tool Sister Xiǎn’er likes! Haha! She’ll definitely accept my proposal now!”

In one of the mining areas, a disciple of the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect stowed away his tools and packed up a chest of Tiānhuá Lingzhi, his eyes shining with excitement as he cheered. His companion, a male cultivator beside him, looked on with a mixture of helplessness and concern before trying to dissuade him.

“Máojiàn, this is the fifth time you’ve bought an immortal tool for Sister Xiǎn’er. Maybe you should focus on improving your cultivation level first?”

The two had entered the Tiānhuá Immortal Sect at the same time and had become friends over the years. The companion’s concern was genuine, as Máojiàn’s infatuation with Sister Xiǎn’er had become well-known within the sect. Rumors even suggested that Sister Xiǎn’er already had a Dao companion, but Máojiàn refused to believe it, clinging to his obsession.

Despite countless warnings about Sister Xiǎn’er’s dubious intentions, Máojiàn remained stubborn. His friend’s repeated advice had nearly strained their relationship to the breaking point. Now, seeing Máojiàn about to fall into the same trap once more, his friend felt compelled to speak up again.

As expected, Máojiàn’s expression turned sour as he furrowed his brow, irritation clear in his voice. “Ayáng! Stop it! You always talk about this stuff! You just don’t understand what true love is! You don’t know what Sister Xiǎn’er means to me! I’m leaving!”

With that, Máojiàn hoisted his chest of Tiānhuá Lingzhi and hurried off, leaving his friend standing alone, shaking his head in frustration.

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