Deep, dark, low, oppressive …
This was the mining cave.
If an unfamiliar person walked into the disorderly mining cave, they might even get stuck in it. It was like walking into a maze, and there was no way out.
Earthquakes and landslides were the most common occurrences in the mines.
Not to mention, fights and grudges caused by mining materials would happen from time to time. Every year, there were countless people who never came out after entering the mine.
Zhong Yue went down the mining cave, carried a hoe, and walked along the main tunnel. He walked past five forks in the tunnel, and then he paused at the sixth fork. There were four tunnels at this fork, and each tunnel represented the direction of a mining site.
He casually looked around to make sure that no one was paying attention. His body flashed, and he went into the third tunnel.
After he entered, his speed suddenly increased, and he quickly passed a few more forks.
After a hundred years, the entire Black Crystal Stone mine was almost turned upside down.
These forks appeared almost every three to five steps, and there were a lot of them.
He seemed to be very familiar with this place. After making many twists and turns, he quickly entered the depths of the mine.
After more than ten minutes, he appeared at the end of a small tunnel.
At the end of the tunnel, there was a huge rock that blocked the road that extended to the countryside.
At this time, Zhong Yue's breathing became more and more stable. He stood in the same spot without moving, as if he was listening to something.
Other than the faint sound of mining coming from the distance, there was no other movement.
After confirming that it was safe, Zhong Yue let out a long sigh of relief. He quickly went forward and moved the huge rock away.
He, who was already at the peak of the Inner Force Realm, easily moved the huge rock that weighed almost a thousand pounds to the side. Immediately, a tunnel that extended downwards was revealed under the huge rock.
There was actually another world inside.
Without any hesitation, Zhong Yue went down the tunnel, and a pit that was seven to eight square meters in size appeared in front of him.
Even after reaching this place, he still appeared to be extremely careful. He found a flat and long stone in the pit and used it to block the entrance of the tunnel.
"It's finally done.
Every time I come here, it's an adventure.
But it's all worth it.
Now that my strength has reached the peak of the Inner Force Realm, I need to borrow the power of this treasure to break through to the level of a third-rate expert. "
Zhong Yue took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He came to the corner of the pit, reached out, and pulled open a canvas.
In an instant, a transparent light almost illuminated the entire pit.
The light source under the canvas was a crystal that was the size of a millstone, and completely white.
Spiritual Marrow of Earth!
Zhong Yue knew the name of this treasure.
It was the spiritual ore that accompanied the Black Crystal Stone in this Black Crystal Stone mine, the spiritual pith of the earth.
However, most Spiritual Marrow of the Earth was only the size of a thumb. If it could reach the size of a fist, it would be considered a decent treasure.
However, the piece in front of him was the size of a millstone, and the spiritual light within it was extremely dazzling.
It's to to say to say, to say, to say the least!
"It's has been three months to three months to day.
But every time I see this treasure, I feel incomparably infatuated.
With it, I might even be able to reach the Innate Realm. "
Zhong Yue looked at the huge Spiritual Marrow of Earth, and his heart surged.
Three months ago, because he was troubled by a few black miners, he had no choice but to choose this remote and narrow tunnel to mine. Who would have thought that his luck would change and he would dig out this priceless Black Crystal Ore, the Spiritual Marrow of the Earth?
If he handed in this treasure, he would immediately be rewarded with a large amount of points. Especially this piece of Spiritual Marrow of Earth, which was incomparably huge. It was definitely the largest piece of Spiritual Marrow of Earth he had ever heard of.
Although he was of low birth, he was a very opinionated person. He knew that between the pros and cons, there was always a great risk.
Moreover, he was very clear that this was an important opportunity for him to change his life.
Therefore, after thinking for a long time, he finally decided to keep this treasure a secret.
This wasn't a difficult task for him.
When he dug out the treasure, he had hidden it well. Adding on the fact that he had carefully set it up, he had found this hole and made it his secret hideout … Of course, the most important thing was that he himself was inconspicuous. That was why he had not attracted any attention, and had smoothly passed the three months.
"However, even if I keep a low profile, because of the sharp increase in my strength in a short period of time, I still attracted some prying eyes.
Therefore, I have to break through in a short period of time and become a third-rate master, so that I can cut off these prying eyes one by one. "
To be able to live a stable life in the mine, Zhong Yue naturally had his own set of rules.
Sensing the danger, he also had a trace of murderous intent.
Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and quickly sat cross-legged beside the Spiritual Marrow of Earth. Using a special method, he slowly extracted the energy within and began to cultivate.
The Spiritual Marrow of Earth contained a terrifying and pure energy. Not only could it increase a cultivator's strength, but it also contained a special force that could refine a cultivator's physique. It could greatly improve a cultivator's physique.
Zhong Yue had just started to extract the Spiritual Marrow of Earth to cultivate when he immediately felt that among the Twelve Principal Meridians, one was already swaying like a willow in the wind, on the verge of collapse.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths …
Boom!
Suddenly, his body shook, and a strong aura was revealed. His face immediately showed a trace of satisfaction.
He had broken through!
He had effortlessly reached the level of a third-rate master.
At the same time, he also felt a special force flowing up and down his body. He could clearly feel that the defensive power of his flesh and blood was rapidly increasing.
He knew that this was the effect of the Spiritual Marrow of Earth's special force that could refine one's physique.
"It should be here."
"Since the Spirit Seeking Mouse is out, it can't be wrong."
At this moment, Zhong Yue's face changed.
After breaking through, his five senses became more sensitive. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from outside the flat stone.
Just as he was about to move …
Boom!
With a loud bang, the stone that was blocking the entrance of the cave flew out quickly.
Then, two figures, one in front and one behind, rushed in almost instantly.
"Hiss …"
The sound of people sucking in a breath of cold air could be heard one after another.
The two of them stared fixedly at the Spiritual Marrow of Earth that was the size of a millstone and was emitting a sparkling light.
"Associated Spiritual Ore, Spiritual Marrow of Earth?"
"It's so big?"
The hearts of the two shuddered as a surge of excitement and astonishment spread across their hearts.
"Lin Heihu, Yang Zhenlin …"
Zhong Yue's heart sank, and his face became incomparably ugly in an instant.
He had been discovered.
Even if he had long thought that there would be such a day, he had never thought that his secret would be discovered so quickly.
Immediately, his gaze fell on the ground, on top of a white rat that looked like a honey pot.
Spirit Seeking Mouse … he suddenly understood.
In the mine, there were many kinds of rats. Because the spiritual energy here was abundant, there would often be some rats that would evolve and become strange beasts.
This Spirit Seeking Mouse was one of them.
In terms of finding treasures, they were indeed much more sensitive than ordinary warriors. Therefore, they were extremely popular. Often, as soon as they appeared, they would be caught by the miners and then tamed.
Apart from finding treasures, the Spirit Seeking Mouse's perception of aura was even more sensitive.
Obviously, Lin Heihu and Yang Zhenlin had relied on the Spirit Seeking Mouse to lead the way and found his hiding place.
"We had long sensed that something was wrong with you. In a short three months, you actually broke through from the initial stage of the Inner Refining Stage to the Inner Strength Stage … With such a huge improvement, we guessed that there must be something fishy about you.
However, we did not expect that you would have such a great opportunity.
This Spirit Pith of Earth … is really big. Old Lin should be rich. "
A strong sense of greed flashed in Lin Heihu's eyes.
At this moment, he was truly shocked.
He had never even heard of such a huge Spirit Pith of Earth, let alone seen it before.
"Hehehe … Old Lin, how should we split it?"
Yang Zhenlin laughed and pulled out the scythe hanging on his waist.
Weapons were prohibited in the mine, but scythes were necessary at critical moments, so naturally, it was not included.
"Let's deal with him first."
Lin Heihu said casually.
Both of them were at the peak of the Inner Strength Stage, so naturally, they did not take Zhong Yue seriously.
Even if the other party's strength had greatly increased because of the Spirit Pith of Earth, such an increase in strength would definitely be relatively superficial, and naturally, he would not be their match.
"If we want to protect this Spirit Pith of Earth, we must not let them leave alive."
Zhong Yue's face hardened, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall. The fact that he was able to survive in the mine proved that he was also a very decisive person.
Therefore, the first thing he thought of was to silence them.
At this moment, he, who had just broken through to the level of a third-rate master, had such strength.
"Die!"
The one who strikes first gains the upper hand, and the one who strikes later suffers.
Almost at the moment when he made up his mind, Zhong Yue moved.
His footsteps paused, and his Qi and blood erupted. The mining hoe turned into a raging wave and smashed fiercely.
Once he attacked, there was no mercy!
"You're courting death!"
Lin Heihu snorted coldly, and similarly lifted his mining hoe and smashed it fiercely.
At the same time, Yang Zhenlin silently swung his scythe and pounced directly at Zhong Yue's waist.
Bam!
With a loud bang, the two pickaxes fiercely collided with each other. Under the effect of the huge force, a person's figure flew out and smashed into the edge of the pit, scattering a large amount of soil.
"How is this possible?"
Lin Heihu's face was pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Third-rate master?
That Zhong Yue was actually a third-rate master?
His heart sank, and he felt that something was not right.
Zhong Yue could not help but frown when he sent Lin Heihu flying with his hoe.
His strength was indeed higher than his opponent, but in terms of combat experience, he was too far behind.
The attack that he was confident in was only able to send his opponent flying …