Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats-Chapter 1259 - : Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2

Chapter 1259: Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2

Editor: Henyee Translations

After a brief introduction, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned more about the other members of the team. The two older cultivators were elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, which had a good relationship with the Scarlet Heaven Immortal Sect. The younger one was Qing Tian Immortal, a friend of Red Ridge Immortal, who had first detected the anomalies in the Celestial Insect Valley.

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“We’ve arrived. Today is the Long Moon day,” Qing Tian Immortal announced as they reached the entrance of the Celestial Insect Valley after several days of waiting.

According to Qing Tian Immortal, the valley experienced a phenomenon called the Long Moon day at regular intervals. During this period, the insect demons within the valley performed a ritual to absorb the accumulated energy of the valley, making it the most relaxed time to enter.

At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and his group witnessed a remarkable sight. The entire Celestial Insect Valley, from its vegetation to its bare earth, emitted a faint white glow. The previously dark and wild valley now looked like a pristine, snow-covered sanctuary, devoid of its former ominous aura.

“Let’s go,” Qing Tian Immortal said, leading the group into the valley.

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The group, led by Qing Tian Immortal who was the most knowledgeable about the valley, cautiously entered, concealing their presence as they advanced. The valley, with its narrow entrance, opened into a vast expanse filled with towering trees and jagged cliffs, now bathed in a pale, ethereal light. Even the demonic aura in the valley had transformed into silvery currents flowing through the air.

“Be careful,” Qing Tian Immortal warned.

Using their formidable powers, the group easily detected the locations of various insect demons. However, due to the special Long Moon day, the demons were stationary, engaged in bizarre rituals resembling human worship.

These creatures, with their massive bodies and numerous limbs, sat in strange postures, raising their limbs towards the ancient sky in a semblance of devotion. The eerie mimicry of human actions by these monstrous forms sent chills down their spines.

“What an extraordinary aura…” Jiang Chengxuan muttered, his gaze fixed on the enormous moon above the valley. It cast no light but emitted a strange Dao force, triggering the valley’s white glow. This sight made Jiang Chengxuan ponder the valley’s mysterious origins.

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Despite the intriguing scene, the group’s focus remained on navigating the valley. Under Qing Tian Immortal’s guidance, they moved towards the area with the most frequent anomalies. Along the way, they passed countless terrifying insect demons, all performing their rituals. The group held their breath, avoiding contact with the creatures’ horrifying appendages and body parts.

“Ssshhh!”

After bypassing several groups of demons, they encountered a grotesque sight that made everyone gasp. A large area was occupied by long, twisted creatures entangled with each other, their limbs weaving and writhing like a mass of wriggling tentacles. This grotesque dance seemed to be their ritual, creating a nearly impassable barrier.

The creatures’ movements slowly surrounded the group, cutting off their retreat. Everyone tensed, knowing that discovery would mean a battle against an endless swarm of demons.

“Don’t attack. Leave it to me,” Qing Tian Immortal said, drawing their attention.

Under the group’s watchful eyes, Qing Tian Immortal retrieved a treasure from a sachet. Infusing it with spiritual power, he released a faint yellow powder that spread in their intended direction.

“Chii, chii…”

As the powder spread, the enormous demons instinctively moved away, creating a narrow path. Red Ridge Immortal praised Qing Tian Immortal’s ingenuity, and the group quickly followed the path, their movements swift and silent.

However, they soon faced another obstacle: a massive insect nest, seemingly made from the valley’s soil and glowing with the same white light. Strange, spherical demons rolled in and out of the nest, blocking their path.

“Should we go around?” one of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect elders suggested.

Qing Tian Immortal shook his head gravely. “The most crucial part of the valley is hidden underground. This nest is one of the entrances. If we don’t go through here, we’ll need to find another entrance, which could take a lot of time.”

The group’s faces tightened with concern. The Long Moon day could end at any time, and their window of opportunity was precious. Moreover, there was no guarantee that other entrances would be less guarded.

“If we must enter the nest, I believe I can help,” Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said, drawing everyone’s attention.

Red Ridge Immortal, pleased by this development, asked, “What do you have in mind, Daoist Jiang?”

Jiang Chengxuan explained calmly, “The biggest challenge in the nest is avoiding detection by the rolling demons. I can use my spatial powers to distort the space, creating hidden pockets for us to move through.”

One elder immediately objected, “Nonsense! We all know how to use spatial powers. The nest’s structure is infused with Daoist rules. It’s not that easy to bypass them. Disturbing the space could alert the demons.”

Jiang Chengxuan smiled confidently. “I have a unique understanding of spatial manipulation. Let me try. If it doesn’t work, we’ll reassess.”

The group exchanged glances, eventually nodding in agreement. With a plan in place, they steeled themselves for the next phase of their perilous journey into the heart of the Celestial Insect Valley.