Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1251 - 576: Another Fate Hint, the Prison Elder’s Scheme (2)

But do you believe this will halt my plans?

The Immortal Prison Hall possesses an overestimation of its own capabilities.

It is merely a mortal being, and even if he achieved Integration Cultivator status, he would still be insignificant.

If I intended to end this individual, it would require but a fleeting moment.

There have been instances of Integration Cultivators serving as prison guards previously, have I not secretly eliminated them?

This human cultivator shall be no different.

"Your completion of a task confirms your status as a qualified prison guard."

"Presently, the Immortal Prison Hall has sustained considerable damage and necessitates a substantial quantity of materials for its repair."

"Consequently, it is my expectation that you will journey to the Minghua Mountain Range and extract an abundant supply of Nether Purple Crystal."

"As long as this undertaking is successfully concluded, a significant reward will be bestowed upon you."

"Your standing as a prison guard will likewise be elevated."

The Prison Elder stated these words with indifference, presenting the second assignment.

In truth, the assignments issued within the Immortal Prison Hall are not arbitrary.

They represent necessities that the Immortal Prison Hall genuinely requires.

The preceding task of sealing the Demon Taotie followed the same principle.

However, these assignments are fraught with extreme peril, deliberately laced with considerable traps.

This current assignment adheres to that identical modus operandi.

For the Minghua Mountain Range is by no means a secure location.

It is populated by a multitude of formidable exotic beasts, encompassing those at the Integration Realm and even the Mahayana Realm.

Should this young man recklessly venture into the Minghua Mountain Range, his fate would likely be to perish at the fangs of these potent exotic beasts.

Naturally, my machinations extend beyond this singular objective.

Bang~~

In an instant, a surge of information permeated the deepest recesses of Jiang Fan’s consciousness.

"You have successfully executed the Immortal Prison Hall’s task with outstanding merit; however, this has provoked the utter wrath of the Prison Elder, who now perceives you as a mortal enemy to be swiftly eradicated, thereby orchestrating a second, lethal assignment for you."

"Destiny shall grant you profound insight."

"Destiny Insight One: The Minghua Mountain Range is a veritable dragon's den and tiger's lair, swarming with numerous beasts of the Integration Realm and beasts of the Void Refining Level. To boldly enter its depths would result in nothing more than becoming sustenance for these creatures. Nevertheless, by possessing the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf, you can effortlessly mask your presence from the sensory perceptions of these beasts, thereby enabling you to penetrate the core of the Minghua Mountain Range and extract Nether Purple Crystal directly from its veins. This task, for you, becomes virtually effortless."

"Destiny Insight Two: What remains hidden from your awareness is that the Prison Elder's scheme encompasses more than meets the eye; even if you manage to return with the Nether Purple Crystal, it will only accelerate your ultimate demise.

For Nether Purple Crystal is a unique mineral found within the Ice Prison, formed through the absorption of extreme cold and darkness from the heavens and earth. While it can indeed rectify certain deficiencies within the Immortal Prison Hall,

the potent energy it contains can also substantially augment the Prison Elder's might. Once you have procured a sufficient quantity of Nether Purple Crystal, it will empower the Prison Elder to momentarily break free from the confines of the Immortal Prison Hall, affording it the opportunity to annihilate you completely."

"Destiny Insight Three: This assignment appears to be ensnared in a labyrinth of traps, and the Prison Elder is convinced of its flawless execution. Yet, it remains oblivious to the fact that nestled deep within the Minghua Mountain Range lies the Immortal Prison Hall's most prized possession—the Hell Spear.

This formidable weapon has been the instrument of slayings for countless formidable adversaries, and its presence in the Minghua Mountain Range is attributed to its having impaled a powerful entity from the Immortal Realm, leaving behind a colossal Immortal Beast carcass in the remote reaches of the mountains.

It is precisely due to this carcass of an Immortal Beast that the Minghua Mountain Range has become a fertile ground for the proliferation of numerous exotic beasts. Even a minuscule fraction of its blood essence constitutes a paramount treasure, thus establishing the Minghua Mountain Range as a stronghold for these exotic creatures.

Therefore, upon your departure from the Minghua Mountain Range, you are at liberty to retrieve the Hell Spear. By doing so, you can wield the formidable power of the Hell Spear to inflict severe injury upon the Prison Elder, rendering it utterly incapable of achieving your demise."

Upon receiving this influx of information, Jiang Fan maintained an impassive visage, yet his heart was a tempest of emotions.

He had never fathomed that a solitary assignment could unravel such a multitude of opportunities and hidden truths.

This Prison Elder is undeniably intent on his destruction.

And the tasks it has devised are replete with treacherous pitfalls.

Were it not for the divine pronouncements of destiny, he might have truly fallen prey to the opponent's deadly trap.

However, he is now privy to the unfolding tapestry of fate and has unearthed the sole avenue for his continued existence.

Consequently, the machinations of the Prison Elder will ultimately prove to be its own undoing.

Unquestionably, for him, this presents an unparalleled chance to inflict grievous harm upon the Prison Elder.

That entity has consistently plotted against him, and he has long yearned for the chance to ensnare it.

Yet, previously, such an opportunity had remained elusive.

Now, that very opportunity has finally materialized."

The Prison Elder was certain of victory, yet its own demise loomed unseen.

"But the Minghua Mountain Range truly harbors a multitude of formidable exotic beasts, far exceeding the Ice Crystal Mountain Range."

"This abundance is likely connected to the Immortal Beast’s carcass."

"However, what caliber of Immortal Beast carcass could possibly sustain such a vast population of powerful exotic beasts?"

Jiang Fan’s eyes narrowed.

An intuitive feeling suggested this expedition to the Minghua Mountain Range might present a grand opportunity.

Should he manage to acquire even a portion of the Immortal Beast’s essence blood, or perhaps its flesh, the advantages would be immense.

This would be especially beneficial for the cultivation of his Soaring Snake Technique, further enhancing the True Spirit Technique.

Opportunities to acquire essence from an Immortal Beast are exceedingly rare elsewhere.

Only within the confines of the Ice Prison could such unique prospects arise.

"So, are you willing to undertake this task?"

The Prison Elder fixed its gaze upon the silent Jiang Fan, inquiring.

After all, this human cultivator had successfully completed a previous assignment, already earning the rank of Sixth-Grade Prison Guard.

Once promoted further, it would be difficult for the Elder to exert control.

If this human cultivator declined, he possessed the right to refuse the assignment.

Nevertheless, numerous alternative plans were already in motion.

Should he reject this particular mission, other perilous tasks awaited.

Regardless of his choice, this individual was unlikely to escape his fate.

"Since it is your request, I am, of course, willing."

"Entrust the Minghua Mountain Range task to me."

Jiang Fan offered a slight smile, stating his acceptance directly.

He displayed no outward signs of suspicion, appearing entirely oblivious to the Prison Elder’s sinister plot.

"Hmm, then it is yours."

The Prison Elder arched an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise crossing its features at the cultivator’s swift agreement.

Could this young man truly not perceive its malevolence?

Or perhaps he possessed some hidden strength, rendering him fearless even if he sensed the danger?

Regardless, its own position remained unassailable.

If he failed to complete the mission, the Elder certainly had methods to deal with him.

And if he succeeded, that would be even more advantageous.

It could then leverage the power of the Nether Purple Crystal to momentarily break free from the Immortal Prison Hall’s restrictions, subsequently striking down this human cultivator and ending everything definitively.

No matter how Jiang Fan proceeded, the winning hand belonged to the Elder.

This thought bolstered its confidence, dismissing its earlier anxieties as excessive, convinced that this human cultivator could never devise a means to defeat it.

"Then I shall depart."

Jiang Fan promptly accepted the assigned duty.

The Minghua Mountain Range was situated in the western expanse of the Ice Prison, a considerable distance from the Ice Crystal Mountain Range.

Even cultivators at the Integration Realm would require countless years of flight to cover such a span.

Consequently, the exotic beasts inhabiting the Minghua Mountain Range seldom ventured to the Ice Crystal Mountain Range.

However, possessing the Immortal Prison Order, he could utilize the power of the Immortal Prison Hall to achieve instantaneous teleportation to the Minghua Mountain Range.

Whoosh!

In the following instant, a potent wave of spatial energy enveloped Jiang Fan completely, transporting him in the blink of an eye to the outskirts of the Minghua Mountain Range.

"So, this is the Minghua Mountain Range!"

This time, Jiang Fan found himself materialized atop a mountain summit.

A vast expanse of mountainous terrain unfolded before him, stretching for what seemed like billions of kilometers, with no discernible end.

The landscape grew dense, characterized by towering, purple-hued trees.

These trees collectively transformed the mountain range into a sea of purple.

Known as Purple Crystal Trees, these unique flora thrived in the frigid conditions of the Ice Prison.

Each year, they yielded a substantial quantity of Purple Crystal Fruits, which served as sustenance for the exotic beasts.

Deep within Jiang Fan’s spiritual sense, he perceived an immense population of exotic beasts dwelling within the mountain range's depths.

Integration Realm exotic beasts appeared to be present in virtually every sector.

Compared to the exotic beast population of the Ice Crystal Mountain Range, their numbers were immeasurably greater.

This locale was, in essence, an empire ruled by exotic beasts.