Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1258 - 580: Obtaining the Hell Spear, Slaying the Prison Elder

Jiang Fan found himself back within the Minghua Mountain Range. The clamor of competition had long since faded, and the mountains had reclaimed their serene atmosphere. Still, a sense of caution lingered. It had only been a year since he felled the three formidable Combined Exotic Beasts, and he suspected that Mahayana Realm beasts might still be lurking, observing every corner of the range. Fortunately, the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf he possessed allowed him to perfectly mask his aura, rendering him virtually invisible even to high-level cultivators. This gave him a sense of security.

Suddenly, a message resonated within his consciousness: "You have returned to the Minghua Mountain Range. Your previous act of slaying three Combined Exotic Beasts has made you a marked enemy among the beasts here. If your presence is discovered, expect an unparalleled hunt. However, the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf will shield you from their detection. Proceed northwest for about 135 kilometers; you will discover a hidden cave containing a Nether Purple Crystal vein."

The message brought a spark to Jiang Fan's eyes, his heart thrumming with anticipation. He had been contemplating how to locate the Nether Purple Crystal vein, even considering the capture and interrogation of exotic beasts. Now, such trouble was unnecessary. The Destiny Hint had provided a direct path, saving him an immense amount of time and effort.

With a swift movement, Jiang Fan darted off in the northwestern direction. He traveled as if through an ethereal space, his presence completely concealed by the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf from any powerful exotic beasts nearby. Soon, he reached a secluded hill and found the hidden cave, immediately entering without hesitation.

Inside the cave, Jiang Fan discovered large deposits of mysterious purple crystals embedded in the earth. An ethereal aura emanated from them, hinting at the profound Heaven and Earth Dao Rhythms within. It was precisely as the Destiny Hint had declared—a hidden vein of Nether Purple Crystals.

He pressed deeper into the cave, his eyes falling upon countless Nether Purple Crystals scattered on the ground. The exact quantity required by the Immortal Prison Hall remained unknown to him, but he diligently gathered every piece he encountered. Within a single hour, he had accumulated at least ten thousand Nether Purple Crystals. Bringing this haul back would undoubtedly fulfill the mission set by the Immortal Prison Hall. Yet, he knew returning now was not an option; he still needed to obtain the Infernal Spear, the crucial element for breaking free.

Another message appeared in his mind: "Continue deeper into the cave. The Infernal Spear awaits at its end, but be warned, it annihilates any living being that approaches. However, as a guardian of the Immortal Prison Hall, activating your Xianyu Order will establish you as an ally, allowing you to claim it."

A flicker of excitement crossed Jiang Fan's face. He hadn't anticipated finding the Infernal Spear so readily, without venturing further into the perilous Minghua Mountain Range and attracting unwanted attention. This, he realized, was the potent power of the Destiny Hint; without it, locating the spear would have been an almost impossible task.

Without further deliberation, and trusting his innate talent, Jiang Fan moved deeper into the cave. The internal expanse grew considerably, as if the mountain had been hollowed out by an unknown entity. After a few more minutes, he reached the innermost chamber.

There, he found himself in a grim tableau of beast remains, a veritable graveyard of bones. The number of exotic beasts that met their end here was impossible to ascertain. It was clear that this place, while known to exotic beasts, was a fatal destination for any that reached its depths.

Jiang Fan's gaze landed on a black spear plunged into the ground. Its surface was etched with intricate, mysterious runes, exuding a distorted, dark aura that seemed to embody the very essence of death, destruction, and curses – the fundamental laws of Heaven and Earth. The spear itself felt like a symbol of demise.

As Jiang Fan drew nearer, he sensed the presence of a dormant, peerless Ferocious Beast awakening.

The dark Infernal Spear unleashed a fearsome power, a black radiance appearing to target Jiang Fan's very essence, intending to obliterate him.

However, it soon detected the Xianyu Order's aura emanating from Jiang Fan. Its internal power receded, reminiscent of the mighty Ferocious Beast returning to its slumber.

"Master, this Magical Treasure possesses dreadful might; it is undoubtedly a complete Immortal Artifact," the Exquisite Tower voiced.

"Even cultivators at the Mahayana stage might not be able to withstand its power," the Demon-Vibrating Bell added.

Sensing the residual aura inadvertently emitted by the Infernal Spear, the Exquisite Tower, the Demon-Vibrating Bell, and other Magical Treasures experienced a jolt of alarm, their forms quivering.