Ascending a chakra from the nine heavens is an irresistible temptation for any cultivator, and I am no exception.
However, even though I was tempted, I still had some doubts. I frowned and asked Yan Nantian, "Didn't you say that the highest level of Yin energy in the Corpse Sect is the Earth level Yin energy in the Flying Zombie Cave?
Where does this Heaven level Yin energy come from? "
Yan Nantian's expression became serious. After pondering for a while, he said, "When I was still a Heavenly Master of the Corpse Sect, I heard some secrets about the Corpse Sect … It is said that the Yin energy in the Flying Zombie Cave isn't the core area of the Yin gathering area. There is also Heaven level Yin energy in the deeper areas …"
After saying that, Yan Nantian shook his head with a wry smile and sighed. "Of course, I only heard some rumors at that time. The Corpse Sect is too mysterious. Even though I was a Heavenly Master, I didn't know its true secrets. No one even knows who the Sect Master of the Corpse Sect is."
This was strange. No one knew who the Sect Master of the Corpse Sect was. I doubtfully asked, "If the Sect Master doesn't show up, how is the Corpse Sect managed?"
Yan Nantian said, "The Corpse Sect is divided into four caves and eight halls. Each area has its own Cave Master and Hall Master. Usually, they manage the place. Each area is independent and doesn't interfere with each other.
As for the Cave Master and Hall Master, they are directly appointed by the Sect Master. However, the Sect Master only gives them a piece of paper with his name on it. He doesn't show up. "
I was even more puzzled. How could the Corpse Sect survive for hundreds of years with such a loose and remote management?
It was unbelievable.
I asked suspiciously, "Then, didn't the people below have any strange thoughts?"
Yan Nantian's smile became even more bitter. "Of course, some people did. However, all of them died. The rest of them didn't have any other thoughts and didn't dare to have any."
He spoke very calmly, but these calm words clearly contained some bloodstained past events.
I nodded and didn't ask further. Instead, I changed the topic to the Sky-Grade Yin energy. "You've only heard some rumors. How can you be sure that the Sky-Grade Yin energy exists?"
Yan Nantian's bitter expression disappeared. Although he still had a smile on his face, his expression became even more serious. "A place like the Corpse Sect doesn't even have people to chat with. Since there are rumors spreading, I think they are most likely true.
Furthermore, when I first heard this rumor, I secretly prepared a lot of things to get to the bottom of it. I just didn't think that before I could carry it out, something would happen to me. "
Then, he looked at me with a burning gaze and asked, "I've prepared a lot of things back then. They should still be here … Earlier, I told you that I was going to give you something good. It's the Heavenly Yin energy.
This has been my long-cherished wish for many years. If you're not afraid of danger, I can bring you along to investigate! "
I couldn't help but be tempted by this sudden invitation. As long as I can find Heaven grade Yin Qi, I might be able to advance to the Glory of Knowledge realm before I leave the Corpse Sect.
However, if something happens, what will happen to my parents' corpses?
After thinking for a moment, I asked Yan Nantian, "How dangerous will it be?"
Yan Nantian shook his head. "I've made a very precise plan. If everything goes according to my plan, there won't be any danger. However, this matter involves the Flying Zombie Cave and even higher powers. Who can say for sure? I don't know how dangerous it will be."
The older one is, the more timid they become.
If this matter was a year ago, or even half a year ago, I would have accepted his invitation without hesitation.
However, I didn't have the heart to do so now. After hearing his words, I finally shook my head and said, "Forget it. My priority right now is to find my parents' corpses and send them away.
As for the rest, it can only be placed after this matter. "
Yan Nantian nodded and said, "It's good that you have a filial heart. However, what if we find your parents' corpses and send them away?
Do you still want to come with me to find Heaven grade Yin Qi? "
"After that?
After that, we will return to the Corpse Sect? "
Yan Nantian nodded again with a smile on his face. "Previously, in order to find Heaven grade Yin Qi, one of the preparations I made was to secretly dig a tunnel that can go from the Yin Qi tunnel behind you to the entrance of the Corpse Sect!
Although many years have passed, that tunnel is still very well hidden. I'm sure it's still there.
Whether we want to leave or come back, it won't be too difficult. "
There's a secret tunnel!
I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't because I wanted to come back to find Heaven grade Yin Qi, but because if there was a secret tunnel, it would be much easier to take my parents' corpses away.
After asking for a long time, I finally understood. In each cave of the Corpse Sect, there was a wall with a small hole like the one behind me. Behind this wall was a tunnel with Yin energy. It was just like a heating pipe in the mortal world. It connected all the places in the Corpse Sect together.
According to Yan Nantian's speculation, the Heaven grade Yin Qi should be in the deepest part of this tunnel. As long as we enter this tunnel and go deeper, we will eventually find the Heaven grade Yin Qi.
As for the tunnel that led to the outside world, it was just an escape route that he had prepared.
After discussing for a long time, the two of us roughly decided on this matter.
There were still four days until the next time I would be on duty to deliver food to the caves. We would use these four days to find the secret tunnel that Yan Nantian had prepared. After confirming that the tunnel was intact, we would send my parents' corpses away. Then, we would come back through the secret tunnel to find the Heaven grade Yin Qi.
Although it was dangerous, the temptation of Heaven grade Yin Qi was too great.
Nine Heavens, one aperture, even if this thing is poison, I reckon that there are many people like me who are willing to eat it.
After we agreed, I wanted to help him find the secret passage. However, Yan Nantian said that it wasn't necessary. His Yang Spirit could sneak into the passage through the small hole. He wouldn't make any noise. If I wanted to go with him, I would have to break the wall. If someone heard us, it would be troublesome.
What he said made sense. I gave up the idea and sat cross-legged in front of the wall, slowly absorbing the Heaven grade Yin Qi. I wanted to experience the effects of the Netherworld Ascension Technique.
As for Yan Nantian, just as he had said, the Yang Spirit came out of Wei Sanpeng's body, turned into a shadow, and went directly into the small hole in the wall.
Around half an hour after he left, the amount of Yin Qi I had absorbed had reached a certain level. The effects of the Netherworld Ascension Technique had finally started to show.
At this moment, I finally understood why the Netherworld Ascension Technique had such a strange effect.
Basically, it was because of the difference between Dao energy and Yin energy.
Dao energy was neutral and calm. When it attacked the acupuncture points, it was like using your mouth to blow up a balloon. The Dao energy had to accumulate little by little until the balloon reached its limit. Then, it would explode.
On the other hand, Yin Qi was different. Yin Qi was cold and extremely sharp. Using a balloon as an analogy, it was like using a needle to prick a balloon. There was no need to slowly prick the balloon open. All one needed to do was to prick the balloon and it would burst.
Although this analogy was a little exaggerated, it was true. Dao energy had to be held slowly, while Yin energy had to proactively attack the acupuncture points. There was a big difference between the two.
Of course, it didn't mean that Yin energy was better than Dao energy. Just like Yan Nantian had said, the Netherworld Ascension Technique was only suitable for the acupoints. In other realms, Dao energy was ever-changing, and Yin energy couldn't compare to it.
After understanding this, I didn't doubt Yan Nantian's words anymore. My desire for the Heaven grade Yin energy had increased.
In the next few days, I didn't waste time absorbing Yin energy. I used my Dao energy to slowly make a hole in the wall that isolated the Yin energy passage.
The wall with the small hole was covered in Yin energy all year round, so it was very hard. It wasn't weaker than steel. I was afraid that even a chisel wouldn't be able to break it. Even with my Dao energy, I could only make a small hole in it.
Moreover, since I couldn't make any noise, my work progressed very slowly.
Fortunately, there were many small holes in the wall, which saved me a lot of work.
Finally, after three days, I made a small hole in the wall that I could crawl through.