Chapter 2149: Underground Yellow Mist
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As the group was moving forward, Zhao Hai was calculating the time. He was thinking about how far they had gone, and the final result shocked him.
From the time they entered the cavern to the present, they had traveled for around four hours. Moreover, all of them were using movement techniques. Their speeds couldn’t be slow.
Even with such fast travel speeds, there was still no indication that they were arriving at their destination. Zhao Hai could count that if they walked in a straight line, they would have traveled about several thousand li.
It was also surprising that they hadn’t encountered any water. They had been traveling on land all this time.
It was obvious that they hadn’t reached the end. Zhao Hai has no idea how far they still have to go. It seems like the underground world was very far from the surface.
Zhao Hai was curious. He doesn’t understand why they didn’t use transmission formations. Instead, they used a tunnel to travel towards the underground world.
But Zhao Hai was also aware that it wasn’t the time to ask questions. He just kept these thoughts to himself as he followed everyone down.
After traveling for about ten hours, some Earth Monarch Cultivators could no longer go on. Just as they were about to be exhausted, a bright light suddenly appeared in front of them. As soon as this light appeared, everyone’s spirits were shaken.
Even if their hearts were stone, after spending a long time in the darkness, people would still feel constrained. When the bright light appeared, everyone’s hearts couldn’t help but feel refreshed. A positive feeling spread throughout their bodies. At the same time, the feeling of constraint in their hearts completely disappeared.
At the same time, Deng Wen told Zhao Hai and the others to prepare. It didn’t take long before Zhao Hai understood. There was an underground forest in front of them. The trees in the forest were all fossilized. Probably because of the absence of wind, the fossils remained intact. If it weren’t for the fact that the trees were stone gray, Zhao Hai and the others might have mistaken them as trees in the winter.
There were plenty of holes in the pillars. The holes looked honeycomb-like. Each hole was as large as a fist. Fire spurted out from the holes. Every time a flame appeared, it lit up the surrounding space.
While Zhao Hai and the others were staring at the pillars in a daze, Long Xiang’s voice was heard, “Everyone, don’t stare at the Earthfire Pillars. Although they aren’t too bright, staring at them for too long would damage your eyes. Also, no matter what, do not destroy the Earthfire Pillars. Remember this, make sure to remember this!”
Long Xiang’s words carried his domineering aura. His serious words caused the newcomers to stare.
At this moment, Deng Wen explained, “What you’re seeing is the yellow mist of the underground world. The Earthfire Pillars light them up, giving their color. We don’t want you to destroy Earthfire Pillars because the pillars can retaliate against the attackers.”
Deng Wen’s words shocked the listeners. They were looking at Deng Wen as if asking for more information. Deng Wen continued, “Don’t ask me why. Earthfire Pillars are the most mysterious things in the underground world. Even the Ghost Cultivators don’t have full understanding of them. In any case, ever since they moved to the underground world, Earthfire Pillars were present. Nobody knows the relationship between Earthfire Pillars and the surface sun.”
“Earthfire Pillars extinguish at the same time the sun on the surface sets. Moreover, it seems like Earthfire Pillars possess their own intelligence. If they were attacked, the pillars would immediately retaliate. Earthfire Pillars are formidable, they possess the Heavenly Fire called the True Sun Flame. Even Diamond Stage cultivators would be burned by this fire. Anyone who attacks an Earthfire Pillar would be targeted by every pillar in the underground world. Because of this, under any circumstance, don’t attack Earthfire Pillars.”
Everyone was in a daze. At the same time, they complied with a low voice. At this time, Long Xiang led everyone into the mountain range. Everyone was very cautious. They paid careful attention to their surroundings.
Because of this, the group’s speed wasn’t fast. In less than an hour after they entered the mountain range, the Earthfire Columns extinguished. The surroundings were immediately plunged into darkness. However, there were red bugs flying all around them. This provided ample lighting for everyone.
If there was no light, then even with Zhao Hai’s strength, it would be impossible for him to see. But with the existence of the bugs, this allowed Zhao Hai and the others to see the paths ahead.
After adapting to the low level of light, Long Xiang led everyone to proceed. This time, they became more careful and took out their weapons.
After another hour of travel, the squeak of a mouse was heard ahead. Hearing this, Long Xiang immediately said, “Everyone, stop!” The group quickly halted.
At this moment, Deng Wen said, “Don’t underestimate this squeak. In the underground world, only Groundfire Rats make this sound. This sound is a warning to us. We have entered their territory, they want us to leave immediately or else they would attack. Groundfire Rats are the most annoying beasts in the underground world. The offensive strength of these rats is very high. Their fire spells are terrifying. Their fires can devour an entire living being.”
“If there is only a small group of Groundfire Rats close by, then we’re lucky. Unfortunately, Groundfire Rats wouldn’t issue a warning unless they are confident in their numbers. So now that we heard the warning, there’s only one thing we can do, and that is to retreat immediately.”