Lin Mo lit a fireball, illuminating the entire cave. The walls were very smooth, narrowing at first then enlarging, leading to a huge cavern that was even larger than Lin Mo had imagined—it was about two hundred square meters. However, such a huge cavern wouldn't naturally form within a mountain, it must have been crafted later on.
As he walked into the cave, the firelight revealed several azure glows in the darkness, the scales left behind by a Flood Dragon.
There was also a medicine garden nearby, planted with various herbs, some of which didn't even exist on Earth, emitting bursts of exotic fragrance.
It was rumored that the blood of a Flood Dragon could make medicinal herbs grow rapidly. These herbs must have been planted by the Flood Dragon itself, which hadn't taken all of them when it left, leaving some behind.
"Coiled Dragon Ginseng?" Ning Xuan's face showed surprise.
The ginseng was about the size of a palm with intertwined roots, resembling a coiling dragon. This kind of ginseng was the cream of the crop among ginsengs, as hard to find as Blood Ginseng. Moreover, such a large Coiled Dragon Ginseng would drive magicians and martial artists crazy if taken outside.
Lin Mo glanced at it and lost interest.
The Yin Yang Flower, Lamp Core Fruit, and Yuan Yang Grass next to it were all many times better than the Coiled Dragon Ginseng.
If he could collect these herbs and replant them, he could refine more advanced elixirs, greatly benefiting his cultivation.
"If you like, take that ginseng with you," Lin Mo said indifferently.
"Thank you, Senior Lin Mo," Ning Xuan said, frowning, seemingly unexcited.
Lin Mo watched him standing still and then smiled faintly, "Do you think that's too little?"
Only then did Ning Xuan look up, his eyes no longer filled with reverence, but a coldness as he stared at Lin Mo and said seriously, "Senior Lin Mo, there's so much here, and all of it is treasure. How about we split it evenly?"
"Heh, split it evenly? Do you really think you're worthy?" Lin Mo laughed coldly.
"Mr. Lin, I mean no offense, but I wish to enhance my cultivation, and the things here are very important to me. You've already fought with them for a long time, your True Qi must be nearly depleted, right? Why keep pretending like nothing's wrong?"
As he spoke, Ning Xuan's eyes showed a hint of malice, the corners of his mouth raised in a sharp arc.
Lin Mo appeared indifferent, but suddenly a strong wind swept through. Ning Xuan's Blood Sword had been unsheathed behind him, sending a fierce sword light slashing straight at Lin Mo!
A moonlight shimmered behind Lin Mo, and the Xuanyuan Sword automatically emerged, clashing with the Blood Sword, emitting a metallic ringing sound.
With a cold smile on his face, Ning Xuan said, "Mr. Lin, you've killed people from the Godslayer Temple and Soul Destruction and also slaughtered three young masters, your True Qi must have almost run out, right? Otherwise, with your domineering killing nature, would you really be willing to share these treasures with me?"
"You've analyzed the situation well. To have such foresight at your age is really not simple!" Lin Mo said lightly.
"Don't use that condescending tone to lecture me. Today, by killing you I avenge the young master of the Joy Sect, and all these treasures will be mine," Ning Xuan said.
"Just with your trash capabilities, you think you could hurt me?" Lin Mo sneered, seemingly not taking Ning Xuan's attack seriously at all.
Lin Mo seemed to think of something and said with interest, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. The Green Jade Fruit is grown from the essence blood of a Flood Dragon that falls into the ground. There's a very slim chance that a Green Jade Fruit will grow, and while eating it can improve cultivation, if you don't cultivate promptly, the sudden influx of energy will create chaos in your body, leading to disordered Qi, and ultimately, explosion and death!"
As Lin Mo finished his sentence, Ning Xuan's face turned pale when he began to feel the chaos stirring within his blood.
"You..."
Ning Xuan's eyes widened, nearly spitting blood with anger, as the Blood Sword in midair burst with a dazzling blood-colored light. Blood surged out like tentacles, whisking away several herbs from the medicine grass, and in an instant, Ning Xuan's figure flashed, dashing towards the cave entrance.
After rushing through the entrance, Ning Xuan struck out a palm, making the entrance tremble, and giant rocks fell, blocking the mouth of the cave.
"Lin Mo, one day I will make sure you die by my hands," Ning Xuan's eyes brimmed with resentment as he picked up a scale from the center of the Array, and suddenly, spiritual energy surged within the entire Array.
Flames erupted, tree limbs thick as water buckets lashed out, and Wind Blades flew wildly...the whole Array was instantly activated, becoming more violent.
In a hurry, Ning Xuan reached out and grabbed a Green Jade Fruit and transformed into a gust of wind that left the valley: "Lin Mo, let's see how you get out of here."
The cave shook, and a huge rock fell and blocked the exit of the cave.
Lin Mo did not pursue the killer, but instead gestured to summon several fireballs that floated in the air, illuminating the entire cave.
"That guy triggered the Array again when he left because he was afraid I would go after him," Lin Mo said with a smile at the corner of his mouth.
This was perfect. With the Array activated outside, even if someone wanted to kill him, they would have to break through the Array. In fact, the Array served as a protective barrier he had set up for himself.
At the same time, Ning Xuan, who had left the valley, also realized this and nearly spat blood. If he went back to the Joy Sect now and told the Great Elder about Lin Mo's location in the valley, they might have been able to kill Lin Mo directly!
"Forget it, I will kill you myself. When that time comes, I will rise to fame from that battle, and who would dare to contend with me for the position of Young Sect Master of the Joy Sect?" Ning Xuan clenched his fists and said fiercely.
Lin Mo sat down cross-legged in the valley, deciding to enter seclusion there.
In the cultivation where time mattered not, Lin Mo sat in the valley, where the Spiritual Energy was abundant, essentially a natural Spirit Gathering Array. By the time he opened his eyes again, he did not know how many days had passed.
Only when the Dantian within his body was fulfilled once more did Lin Mo stand up and walk over to the Medicine Garden. Although Ning Xuan had taken some top-grade herbal materials, most were still left behind.
The Yin Yang Flower, Lamp Core Fruit, Yuan Yang Grass were all there, and had matured splendidly.
In the resource-starved place like Earth, they were considered the finest among top-grade Spiritual Medicines.
Moreover, since these medicinal herbs had grown to maturity, he could harvest the seeds and cultivate them.
Lin Mo collected the seeds of several medicinal plants and pondered over which Elixir to refine.
Meanwhile, as Lin Mo went into seclusion, the Underworld forums exploded.
"Mr. Wu of the Black Witch Sect died in battle!"
"Ning Teng's corpse has been found!"
"Wei Zeyu was killed by a punch!"
The news spread like a tornado across the Underworld forums. The Green Dragon Gang, Joy Sect, and Black Witch Sect were especially furious. These three were their Heaven's Chosen Sons and future heirs, and all had been slain by Lin Mo.
The same day, the current Gang Leader of the Green Dragon Gang, the Sect Hierarch of the Black Witch Sect, and the Sect Master of the Joy Sect personally arrived at Juling Mountain. However, they all left afterward. Lin Mo had run into the Forbidden Land, the Array was activated, and its power had increased several folds, preventing them even with their strength from entering directly.
The life or death of Lin Mo became a mystery!
In the Underworld forums.
"Man, Lin Mo is my idol. I only have two idols in my life; one is Zhou Xingxing, and the other is Lin Mo!"
"A single man killed three great heirs. I wonder which Sect's disciple he is to be so fierce."
"He must be the number one among our younger generation. Unless those old monsters come out of hiding, who else could defeat him?"
"Hey, Lin Mo has stepped onto the path of a King by stepping over Mr. Wu, Wei Zeyu, and Ning Teng. Now our Underworld forums have another legend."
"What legend? They're all dead now, what's there to talk about?" Young Master Wei from the Wei Family chimed in.
Yue Luohua posted in anger, "Who do you think you are? Lin Mo couldn't possibly be dead."
In the forums, there were always people supporting Lin Mo and others slandering him. However, regardless, Lin Mo had killed three great heirs and proven his strength. Martial Artists, Magic Users, and Superpower Users from the entire Underworld took notice.
At this time, Lin Mo, who was in seclusion in the cave, was unaware of the world outside.
The Source Energy from dozens of miles around the valley continuously congregated towards the cave. Lin Mo felt as unrestrained as a fish in the sea, and his strength advanced once more.
In the timeless cultivation, after an unknown amount of time, Lin Mo finally opened his eyes, revealing a clear and bright gaze.