Dual Cultivation Chapter 1146: Entering the Eternal Yin Yang Cave
Previously on Dual Cultivation...
Once the surroundings grew still, Sect Leader Qing moved toward the gateway of the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and declared, "Before I open the entrance, there are some rules you must bear in mind."
Although plenty of them had stepped into the Eternal Yin Yang Cave on prior occasions, Sect Leader Qing was obligated to proclaim the guidelines every time before anyone could go inside.
"First and foremost, despite how it looks, the Eternal Yin Yang Cave is much larger than it appears, and there will be multiple areas for you to cultivate in. The concept is simple. First come first serve. Whoever enters the area first will claim that area. If you try to take someone’s cultivation area by force, you’ll be removed from the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and be prohibited from entering forever."
"Once you start cultivating in an area, you must remain in that area until the very end. If you try to sneak into another area, you’ll be removed from the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and be prohibited from entering again."
"You are forbidden from damaging the cultivation grounds in any manner. Even a single blade of grass must be regarded as a priceless treasure. Any violation will be met with punishment proportional to the offense—ranging from crippling and exile to death."
"Lastly, you will have seven days inside, with Disciple Xiao as the sole exception. Due to his remarkable performance during the exchange with the Mystic Delight Pavilion, he will be granted fourteen days. Once your allotted time expires, you will be automatically teleported out."
"Any questions?"
"..."
While numerous individuals felt envious and unhappy about Su Yang gaining double the duration, nobody dared to express their grievances. In the end, his achievement justified it.
With no replies coming forth, Sect Leader Qing stated evenly, "I will now open the Eternal Yin Yang Cave."
She advanced to the portal, her hands flowing gracefully as she manipulated the protective formation.
In mere moments, the whole summit started to shake. A deep growl resounded across the peak as the array altered—then, right in front of her, the blocked cavern gradually split open, exposing a shadowy, yawning void.
Sect Leader Qing pivoted to the assembly and proclaimed, "Your time—"
Not even finishing her phrase, Su Yang dashed ahead, dragging Lin Xinyin along, and vanished swiftly into the depths.
"—begins now..."
His daring and rapid move shocked the rest into silence.
Still, long after Su Yang had plunged inside, the group stayed rooted. According to custom, the most senior figure would lead the way out of deference—specifically, Vice Sect Leader Chen Yi.
Yet Su Yang ignored all such traditions and boldly charged in, outpacing the entire crowd.
’T-That son of a bitch!’ Chen Yi fumed silently, his features twisting into a scowl. He could hardly fathom the audacity of this lowly disciple.
It required a brief pause for Chen Yi to recover from his shock, but when he did, he marched into the Eternal Yin Yang Cave with determined strides.
Following his lead, the others trailed one by one, respecting the order of rank.
After all had ventured into the Eternal Yin Yang Cave, Sect Leader Qing lingered for an entire hour prior to joining them.
On the flip side, upon traversing the Eternal Yin Yang Cave, Su Yang and Lin Xinyin arrived at a soaring precipice that stabbed toward the skies.
The heavens burned with shades of amber and scarlet, like a perpetual dusk locked in place. It felt as if they had crossed into a wholly separate realm.
Far off, countless isles hovered in the sky, each crowned by a tiny peak and tumbling cascade.
Profound Qi enveloped the whole domain so thickly that it cloaked every inch in a subtle, foggy veil, lending the space an otherworldly and infinite aura.
"This is the Eternal Yin Yang Cave? It’s so vast!" Lin Xinyin cried out, her gaze stretched in wonder.
Based on its title, she had pictured just a lone cavern holding a handful of secret pools, yet the sight unfolding was way more magnificent than her wildest guesses.
"It’s too early to be surprised. Come with me. We need to secure the best cultivation spot before the others," Su Yang urged, leaping from the ledge and soaring away.
Lin Xinyin hurried after him without delay.
Nevertheless, even with their advantage, their weaker cultivation let the Sect Elders overtake them soon enough.
As expected, Chen Yi was the initial one to close the gap.
"Just you wait until this is over, Disciple Xiao Yang! I will personally discipline you and correct your utter lack of respect for your seniors!" Chen Yi bellowed, struggling to contain the rage boiling inside.
"Discipline me?" A icy smirk played on Su Yang’s mouth.
"You don’t even qualify to be an Elder of the Boundless Yin Yang Sect—much less its Vice Sect Leader, yet you dare speak of disciplining me? Laughable," he mocked, his tone laced with open contempt.
"What...?"
The shocking remark from Su Yang and his raw aggression hit Chen Yi like a thunderbolt, rendering him mute. He had sensed for ages that Su Yang harbored ill will and was goading him on purpose, but lacked evidence or any clue about the root of such hatred.
Even Lin Xinyin found herself startled by Su Yang’s bold statement.
Chen Yi’s brow furrowed deeply as his face grew stormy and somber. His eyes flashed with clear murderous resolve.
"Do you have any idea what you just said? I could execute you right now for uttering such words!"
"Execute me? Only if I were slandering you—but every word I’ve spoken is the truth. You forfeited all qualifications the moment you betrayed the Boundless Yin Yang Sect to serve the Mystic Delight Pavilion," Su Yang revealed, unleashing yet another explosive revelation.
"HOW DARE YOU!!!" Chen Yi thundered, his form surging with intense bloodthirst.
"Oh? Are you going to kill me now to silence me?"
Even amid the crushing aura of death weighing on him, Su Yang stayed utterly composed.