Mortal Alchemy

The three great Golden Core immortal clans quickly gathered their forces.

Their total manpower exceeded a thousand.

In front of the valley, there was a two-meter-high opening.

Among them, the Mu family had 350 members, with over 300 cannon fodder servants. Only less than 30 were direct descendants of the Mu family, and some were maids and slaves, for enjoyment and wouldn't enter.

At this moment, Chen Ping stood at the back, like a lackey.

His gaze turned to the entrance of the passage, filled with rich spiritual energy. The fragrance of various spiritual plants and herbs even wafted out, but the dense forest blocked the view, preventing a clearer look.

That dense and tall forest was full of Foundation Establishment opportunities, but also possibly deadly dangers.

Mu Wenyuan stood at the front and said:

"Fellow Daoist Qiu, Fellow Daoist Zhao, the time is almost right. We can begin."

"Our three great families will each send 330 people, and the time limit will be three months."

"After three months, we'll reopen this entrance. What do you say?"

The Qiu family of Tianshan Sword, and the Zhao family of Huanglong Forest, were both large families with Golden Core cultivators overseeing them.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators leading the other two families nodded in agreement, their expressions cold and emotionless.

Then, nearly a thousand cultivators entered in single file, disappearing into the opening.

As Chen Ping rushed into the passage, he sensed the formation scanning him, seemingly testing the cultivation level of those entering.

If it detected liquid spiritual power, it would activate the defensive formation.

Therefore, this opening could only support Qi Refining stage cultivators to enter.

Even though Chen Ping was at the fifteenth level of Qi Refining, he wasn't using liquid spiritual power, so he took advantage of a loophole.

After the people from the three great families entered the cave dwelling territory, they dispersed.

The thirty direct descendants of the Mu family were each assigned ten cannon fodder servants.

"Disperse and explore first." The teams scattered.

Chen Ping and five others followed a direct descendant named Mu Hailong.

Mu Hailong's expression was indifferent as he condescendingly said to Chen Ping and the others:

"This cave dwelling is vast. You will explore with me. Follow me obediently. If there are Foundation Establishment opportunities, you won't be left out."

"If you disobey, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Yes!" Chen Ping and the other ten cupped their fists in response.

Then, the eleven of them began exploring the area. The Mu family direct descendants weren't stupid; they had a plan. They each occupied a direction, forming a fan-shaped team to explore from the outside to the inside.

In the dense forest, Chen Ping had room to maneuver. He quietly released the Brocade-haired Treasure-seeking Mink:

"Brother Mink, go find the medicine garden. If you find anything good, come back and notify me."

"Ying ying." The Brocade-haired Treasure-seeking Mink chirped twice in response and left, turning into a silver blur.

Since it had developed demonic power, its speed had become faster and it was smarter.

In this way, Chen Ping could also rely on the Treasure-seeking Mink to gain an advantage, while also following Mu Hailong to fish in troubled waters.

This Golden Core cave dwelling had spatial formations, and its actual size far exceeded everyone's imagination. It wasn't just a small island.

After walking for a day, the group killed some small demon beasts, walked out of the forest, and saw ancient and massive palace complexes.

This made the eyes of Mu Hailong and the other direct descendants light up:

"Go! Gather at the palace complexes!"

When they approached the palace complexes, they saw a chilling scene.

The ground was full of quickly weathering skeletons.

They didn't see anyone from the Qiu and Zhao families.

The Mu family direct descendants ordered Chen Ping and the others to form teams of five and patrol separately, guarding this place. The direct descendants went to the palaces to search for good things.

As for whether there were good things outside the palaces, they didn't care. That was the opportunity for these cannon fodder.

They had their fill, and they had to let these people have some soup.

Luo Chongzhi's expression was a little unsightly: "This place feels wrong."

Fang Xing and the others nodded solemnly. Fang Xing said, "There are so many skeletons, all still wearing clothes, with no bloodstains, and no visible injuries.

But so many corpses and skeletons, it's as if they all died instantly."

Lin Feixian, who rarely spoke, said:

"This place has gusts of Yin wind. There might be dirty things."

Chen Ping's spiritual sense was stronger, and he also sensed that the palace complexes gave off a gloomy and ominous feeling, making people feel uneasy.

"So what do we do now? Go scavenge for Foundation Establishment opportunities?"

"Or honestly stay together and patrol."

They were a little unsure.

Luo Chongzhi asked Chen Ping, "Senior Brother Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Ping frowned slightly, his expression still calm:

"My suggestion is that we patrol honestly first. We have to stay here for three months. There's plenty of time. There's no need to risk doing things now."

"First, figure out where it's safe and where it's not."

"Let others test the waters for us."

"Even if others get Foundation Establishment opportunities, they have to live to get out."

A gleam flashed in the eyes of Fang Xing and the other four: "Senior Brother Chen is right."

If someone got a Foundation Establishment opportunity, they could kill them and take it.

Foundation Establishment opportunities were too tempting, enough to make them betray the Mu family.

Once they established their foundation, even if they didn't join the Eastern Profound Sect, they could join the other three major sects, or at the very least, establish a Foundation Establishment family.

"Then we'll do as Senior Brother Chen says. We'll patrol normally and collect information."

Chen Ping nodded in satisfaction. When arriving at a new place, the top priority was to gather intelligence.

If they were blinded by the so-called Foundation Establishment opportunities, it would be a waste.

In a flash, seven days passed.

Chen Ping had a lot of patience and waited for an opportunity.

"What? A Golden Core inheritance? Knowledge not belonging to the Four Great Sects!"

This time, except for Chen Ping, everyone's greed was aroused.

Who cared if there were dirty things here!

That was a Golden Core inheritance!

Most importantly, it didn't belong to the Four Great Sects. Once they obtained this Golden Core inheritance, their immortal path was guaranteed, and they could even establish a powerful immortal family!

The people from the three families gathered in front of a palace, the atmosphere heavy and tense.

No one was willing to give up this Golden Core inheritance, especially since these direct descendants of the immortal clans were here for this.

Chen Ping, these cannon fodders, stood behind, while the direct descendants of the three great immortal clans were negotiating.

Mu Hailong instructed Chen Ping and the others:

"When the battle starts, you must do your best. My Mu family won't mistreat you. As long as you make contributions, you'll have techniques, beauties, and status. Those who make great contributions, the Mu family won't be stingy with Foundation Establishment Pills."

One sentence made the three hundred or so Mu family immortal seeds breathe heavily. Those were Foundation Establishment Pills.

Chen Ping said to Fang Xing and the others:

"Once the battle starts, it will be our chance to fish in troubled waters."

"We must seize this opportunity to explore other places."

Han Tongbao nodded and sneered, "Still using Foundation Establishment Pills to fool us. Not every Mu family direct descendant can get those."

"Boom!!!"

The sound of spiritual power exploding suddenly rang out.

"Kill!!!" Everything fell into chaos, and the people from the three great immortal clans immediately began to fight.

The others rushed forward.

Only Chen Ping, upon seeing this, remained calm, and quietly retreated.