After passing through several layers of forest, Li Chen was getting closer and closer to the Spirit Releasing Abyss.

However, Li Chen had a rough understanding of why there were such great casualties around the Spirit Releasing Abyss.

Greed is the key factor that facilitates the invasion of cultivators by the Nether Demon Qi.

In a place where treasures are everywhere, it is impossible not to have even a trace of greed in one’s heart.

It was precisely that trace of greed in the heart that allowed the Nether Demon Qi to seep into the flaw of one’s Dao Heart, invading the body of the cultivator, and ultimately killing them.

This is a scheme that is easily overlooked.

Even if you know this, can you really remain unmoved when treasures are in front of you?

Li Chen could.

Because in his view, most of the treasures spewed out here were just garbage.

Occasionally, when something caught his eye, he was too lazy to pick it up.

He came for the Spirit Releasing Abyss. If anything could spark interest and greed in Li Chen’s heart, it would probably be the possible inheritance from the Innate Gods and Demons at the bottom of the Spirit Releasing Abyss.

Of course, it was only possible.

According to the intelligence provided by Black River, there are three places in the Yushi Realm where the inheritance of the Innate Gods and Demons is most likely to exist.

The Spirit Releasing Abyss is one, while the other two are the Azure Ghost Sea and the Cloud Harvest Gully.

The Spirit Releasing Abyss can be considered a treasured land, while the other two are perilous places. Based on Black River’s calculations, the Spirit Releasing Abyss is the most likely place to hide the inheritance of the Innate Gods and Demons.

However, after so many years, Black River still has not fully prepared for the Spirit Releasing Abyss.

After all, those who ventured below the Spirit Releasing Abyss have never returned, and no one knows what truly lies beneath.

"The Spirit Releasing Abyss has started spewing again!"

Suddenly, a cry of alarm came from afar, and everyone immediately looked in a certain direction.

That was where the true location of the Spirit Releasing Abyss was. Accompanied by a wave of air, an ethereal glow rose into the sky like a tide.

Within this ethereal glow, there were also traces of strange lights.

Undoubtedly, the ethereal glow came from the Nether Demon Qi of the Spirit Releasing Abyss, and those things mixed in the Nether Demon Qi were various treasures that spewed out from the bottom of the Spirit Releasing Abyss.

No one knows what truly hides at the bottom of the Spirit Releasing Abyss. For countless years, it has continuously emitted Nether Demon Qi and has perpetually provided treasures like Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine.

When treasures spewed from the Spirit Releasing Abyss showered the earth, some powerful individuals promptly seized the items they desired and vanished immediately.

But most people were just waiting eagerly for the treasures to fall with the Nether Demon Qi since forcefully seizing treasures from the Nether Demon Qi required not only immense strength but also some luck.

After all, when treasures just emerge from the Spirit Releasing Abyss, they are wrapped in Nether Demon Qi, so no one can fully see what’s inside, at most only glimpsing a fraction.

Their quick actions were merely to gain the upper hand, and they didn’t want to get involved in too many disputes.

Because every time the Spirit Releasing Abyss spews forth, it signals the beginning of slaughter.

"Roar!"

The spewing of the Spirit Releasing Abyss also alarmed the Ferocious Beasts in this forest. Although their intelligence was not high, they had formed a habit over the countless years. Every time the Spirit Releasing Abyss spews, it was their feeding time.

"Whizz—"

Suddenly, a light fell in front of Li Chen, and instinctively reaching out his hand, he caught the item.

It was a thin, cool-to-the-touch item resembling ice.

"Shadow Soul!" Recognizing the origin of the item, even the Two-Yi Yin Yang Mirror couldn’t help but be surprised.

"So this is Shadow Soul?" Li Chen felt a slight stir in his heart upon hearing the name.

The Shadow Soul is considered a very special treasure; it can be used for Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and even in the consecration of Divine Skills.

Around Li Chen, many others couldn’t help but reveal expressions of greed upon seeing the Shadow Soul in his hand.

"Is this the legendary Shadow Soul? I’ve seen in an ancient text that in ancient times, someone used the Shadow Soul to consecrate a powerful Divine Skill, disappearing without a trace, and even those much stronger than you could not easily defeat a master who had consecrated the Shadow Soul Divine Skill!"

Li Chen glanced around.

Indeed, in this place, whenever a good treasure appeared, it was immediately eyed by others. This was why some powerful individuals took preemptive action to seize treasures earlier. Though it involved a gamble on luck, it was mostly to avoid getting involved in such bloody rivalry.

Even if they were much stronger than everyone else, being besieged by countless powerful beings here would make it hard to easily escape.

"Hand over the Shadow Soul! A thing like this is not something a junior like you should possess!" A mighty being with a head full of brown hair from an unknown Race approached, looking at Li Chen coldly.

Mainly, Li Chen’s appearance was too ordinary; in a crowd, no one would likely pay attention to such a person.

If anything was special, it would probably be his Human Race appearance.

In the Yushi Realm, the Human Race exists, but they are as rare as an endangered species, even more scarce than some minor races.

However, with treasures in front of them, even an endangered species like the Human Race wouldn’t deter them.

"You want this Shadow Soul?" Li Chen weighed the Shadow Soul in his hand, looking up at the brown-haired strongman. It must be said, this guy’s appearance was indeed intimidating. Even though Li Chen stood nearly six feet three, quite tall among the Human Race, he appeared tiny before the brown-haired strongman.

Seeing Li Chen’s movement, everyone thought he had given in, and someone immediately stepped forward.

"No way!"

A fish-headed, human-bodied strongman came forward: "Possessions should belong to the capable. If you want to monopolize it, isn’t that improper?"

This statement was, of course, not directed at Li Chen but at the brown-haired strongman.

"Indeed!"

Several others quickly echoed and stepped forward.

At this moment, as the treasures of the Spirit Releasing Abyss scattered, some people swiftly left the scene, knowing that the Spirit Releasing Abyss spews a lot of treasures, and the Shadow Soul wasn’t the only good thing.

Yet, still, some remained motionless, determined to obtain the Shadow Soul!

Looking at those fixated on the Shadow Soul in his hand but hesitating because of trepidation, Li Chen suddenly laughed: "It seems you haven’t made up your mind yet. How about I give you a choice to decide?"

"Junior, what do you suggest?" The fish-headed strongman glanced at Li Chen and asked coldly.

Hearing this, Li Chen’s smile became radiant: "First, get lost! Second, die!"