Chapter 001: Miracle

What makes this aura unique?

Su Han slowly stepped into the small entrance, and then, his body suddenly slipped, losing his footing and falling in. The height was nearly 10 zhang. Fortunately, he was quick-witted; before hitting the ground, he used his feathered garment to control his body, barely landing at the bottom of the cave.

He was exploring the deep cave bit by bit, in a vast underground space of approximately one hundred zhang. Su Han moved like a fish, swimming through the dense, inextricable spiritual energy. Suddenly, an extremely rich spiritual energy was captured by Su Han within this space.

Just as this golden pheasant was getting closer to the trap, it seemed to become alert and turned to flee deeper into the valley. Su Han could no longer contain himself and stood up, shouting: "Trying to escape?!"

Meanwhile, a faint sense of unease began to emerge from this place

In the small space, there is nothing at all, except for a black stone platform measuring one zhang square in the center.

A shattered skeleton came into view, causing Su Han's heart to skip a beat, and he involuntarily took a step back. However, he soon realized that this pale skeleton belonged to an unknown beast.

Hula la ... ...

Su Han shook his head helplessly and fell heavily to the ground from mid-air. At the moment of landing, his right leg plunged into the soil with a thud.

Su Han dug down seven or eight zhang in one breath, and the spiritual energy in the deep pit had become so dense that it was almost overwhelming, making one feel intoxicated with just a single breath.

The stone platform is dark and ancient, appearing as if it has naturally existed here since time immemorial

This time, Su Han only selected an area of about 20 meters in radius to dig deep. At this moment, it was noon, and sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting dappled shadows.

As he descended another two or three zhang, Su Han's iron rod suddenly pierced the soil at an angle, as if there were a hollow space below. Instantly, a kind of almost tangible spiritual energy surged towards him.

Another one!

At this moment, Su Han could clearly feel that as his right foot sank into the deep soil, it seemed to have stepped on something, producing a faint sound.

However, human curiosity, especially the curiosity towards the unknown, is an innate nature. The more bizarre and strange the matter, the stronger the desire to uncover the truth. Su Han stood by the large pit for a moment, nervously contemplating whether to continue digging.

Damn it! It got away again

"Come on!" Su Han gritted his teeth, "After digging for so long, if I don't get to the bottom of this, won't it all be in vain? Fortunately, although this place is strange, there has been no sense of danger."

This is an extremely rare spectacle; the deep pit is filled with bones, evoking a chilling sensation. However, within the entrance deep in the soil, there is an overwhelming presence of rich spiritual energy, and indeed, not a trace of danger emanates from it

one shichen, two shichen

Su Han quietly peeked out from the grass, nervously watching ahead. Not far away, a colorful golden pheasant was cautiously pecking at the ruby-red fruit of the fire loquat.

Hurry up and take the bait! Su Han anxiously called out in his heart. In order to capture the Golden Pheasant King, he had painstakingly found a fire loquat tree in the deep valley of the map, located five to six hundred miles outside the mountain gate, and had been lurking nearby for more than two hours. The Golden Pheasant King has a fondness for fire loquats, but being inherently cautious, it refuses to step into the trap set beside the fruit tree.

Is this unique aura emanating from the stone platform? Could it be a treasure?

This is truly bizarre to the extreme

A large pit measuring around forty to fifty zhang resembles a mass grave for countless beasts, with thousands upon thousands of piled-up bones, the layers of which are unknown. Su Han has already excavated to a depth of three to four zhang, yet the soil still reveals an endless array of pale bone fragments.

At this point, even a fool can see that there must be something unknown beneath it all

However, as the excavation deepened, the spiritual energy beneath the soil seemed to intensify, leaving Su Han greatly perplexed

Su Han wiped the layer of sweat from his forehead, and the shock and confusion in his heart grew increasingly intense. He had already mustered the courage to dig deep into the area within a radius of about 40 to 50 meters.

What exactly is beneath here? There are so many skeletons, and the spiritual energy is so dense

The master is most sensitive to the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. Although Su Han's cultivation level is not high, he has been practicing in the Star God Path for several years, and at this moment, he can clearly sense the rich spiritual energy wafting up from beneath the soil.

This small pit has a diameter of approximately 2 zhang, clearly man-made, and is neatly squared off. Additionally, beneath the small pit, there is a sloping stone staircase.

Spiritual energy is nurtured by the weather and has a limited concentration; even if gathered through formations, it is absolutely impossible for it to be so rich.

Is this artificially excavated here

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At this moment, the spiritual energy beneath the soil had become remarkably dense to an astonishing degree

Su Han cautiously approached the stone platform. The closer he got, the clearer the sensation became. At this moment, he was already able to confirm that the unique and rich spiritual energy, as well as the spiritual energy from both large and small spaces, were emanating from the stone platform.

The sensation in his soles and the faint sound made Su Han vaguely aware that he seemed to have stepped on a dry branch, as if he had also stepped on a bone

He sensed the aura that stood out like a crane among chickens, and slowly traced its source. Gradually, Su Han used this aura as a clue and arrived at a small pit in the center of the vast space

At this moment, Su Han's curiosity was gradually piqued. He slowly expanded and deepened the scope of his excavation. After half an hour, Su Han's eyes were almost popping out in astonishment

If the abundant spiritual energy within the vast space is difficult to describe, then the spiritual energy overflowing from the small pit is beyond words. Su Han quietly observed for a long time, gathered his courage, and stepped onto the stone steps.

Faced with this pitch-black entrance, Su Han hesitated once more, grappling with the difficult choice between entering and not entering

What is this! What is beneath this! Su Han felt this surge of spiritual energy, as if he were in a dream

True Extreme Continent, Star God Mountain Range

Su Han took out a small iron rod, intending to continue digging deeper. The rich spiritual energy was something every cultivator yearned for.

There has yet to be any sign of danger detected here. Although this place is still five to six hundred miles away from the mountain gate, it remains within the Star God Mountain range. Beneath the soil here, there may be treasures left behind by the ancestors of the Star God. Su Han desperately reassured himself: "Let's dig down and take a look. If any danger is sensed, we will stop immediately."

Although Su Han was intimidated by the dense array of bones, he had not yet sensed any danger. After a moment's thought, he deftly maneuvered the iron rod in his hand and cautiously continued to dig along the bones.

Within a radius of approximately seven to eight zhang, there lay a multitude of broken bones, one after another. It is unknown how many years they have been dead, buried beneath the dust, layer upon layer, densely packed, causing a tightening sensation on the scalp of those who gaze upon them

En? Su Han focused and sensed: The soil layer has been excavated, and the spiritual energy here seems to be slightly denser than before.

The deep cave was enveloped in silence, with only Su Han's rapid heartbeat and heavy breathing echoing in the stillness. While he felt a surge of fear in his heart, he also harbored a faint sense of relief. The spiritual energy here was extraordinarily rich; it would be hard for anyone to believe it if he were to speak of it. This was a paradise for cultivators. If he could thoroughly assess the situation and confirm that there was no danger, cultivating here would yield twice the result with half the effort.

Su Han once again probed with an iron rod; beneath the penetrated soil layer, there appeared to be a small opening barely large enough for a single person to pass through. Below the entrance lay a pitch-black mass, obscuring all visibility, with only waves of spiritual energy surging like tides.

The Golden Rooster King soared into the sky, while Su Han was still unable to fly. Relying on a feathered garment he wore, he barely managed to give chase. However, after pursuing for over a hundred zhang, the Golden Rooster King flew faster and faster, its figure already disappearing into the depths of the valley.

"There must be something strange here," Su Han said, gazing at the mountain of bones. He swallowed hard, feeling a hint of fear arise within him. At only about 14 or 15 years of age, he was considered braver than his peers, but upon suddenly encountering such a bizarre sight, it would be a lie to say he was not afraid

He gently retracted his right leg, leaned down, and gradually cleared away the loose soil around the area he had stepped on, removing the top layer of loose earth. In a moment, the soil had been excavated to a depth of three feet, revealing the very spot where Su Han had just stepped.

At the moment Su Han approached the black stone platform, he seemed to witness something utterly astonishing, his mouth agape, and he could barely hold onto the fire stick in his hand

The bones in the soil continue to emerge endlessly, and at this moment, Su Han's confusion is as heavy as dark clouds. He digs with all his strength, reaching a depth of about thirteen or fourteen zhang, yet there are still fragmented bones here, the age of which remains unknown, having already petrified.

This place is truly extraordinary. At this stage, without seeing the ultimate truth, Su Han will absolutely not give up.

The stone steps spiraled downward, approximately seven or eight zhang in height. The space beneath the small pit was limited, and the ball of fire in Su Han's hand could almost illuminate the entire small area

The shattered, pale skeleton was gradually unearthed. After wiping away the thin layer of dust beneath the bones, another shattered, pale skeleton appeared before Su Han

The rich aura made it impossible to open one's eyes, and Su Han felt an inexplicable terror in his heart. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings; this place was extremely spacious, with mountains and rocks on both sides, resembling a gigantic bubble covering the ground.

What lies beneath the soil? Su Han involuntarily glanced around. This place is a secluded and shadowy valley within the Star God Mountain range, where the trees block out the sun, and the vegetation is dense, desolate as if no one had set foot here for millennia