se note: I only translated the text content within the > tags. I left the HTML tags themselves unchanged as requested.Qin Sang sometimes wondered if the fat silkworm couldn't withstand the power of t...To the south of Wucheng lies a continuous range of mountains, deserted and uninhabited.

The common folk are unaware that, amidst the mountain range, there lie several gigantic mountain ranges of unparalleled desolation. The mountains are barren, with not a single blade of grass nor any trace of birds or beasts. The stones and soil are an eerie black, and from the fissures in the ground, a constant stream of black smoke emanates, corrupting the nearby forests.

The moment I arrived, I felt a chill, not just on my skin but also deep within my heart.

Qin Sang arrived from the sky, landing his flying shuttle. Seeing this boundless "Black Mountain Head," he thought to himself that the name "Di Shen Dong" was a misnomer, as its scope was even larger than Yin Sha Yuan!

Especially the entrance to the sinkhole, it was like a crater formed by a meteorite. Its diameter was hundreds of zhang wide. The pitch-black hole gaped towards the sky. A surge of black and oppressive energy slammed against the seal at the mouth of the cave, trapped inside like fish struggling in a net. At the bottom of the hole, it was pitch black, seemingly an entrance to the underworld.

Fortunately, the sinkhole was deep in the mountains and forests. If it were closer to the small country next door, who knows what kind of disaster it would have brought.

Qin Sang jumped into the hole and shivered instantly. His face changed slightly. He had two artifacts, Wen Yang Zhu and Bi Sha Dou, which were specifically designed to counteract Yin Sha Qi. He could easily resist the erosion of Yin Sha Qi in Yin Sha Yuan, but even here, in the sunken cave, he felt a piercing chill.

As you descend from the mouth of the cave, the chasm widens. After some distance, the entire underground space becomes a vast abyss, no less impressive than Yin Sha Abyss. The sides of the abyss are riddled with countless fissures, like tendrils reaching into the distance, influencing all living beings within hundreds of miles.

Qin Sang found his cave dwelling on the stone wall, went in and activated the prohibition, only then did a bit of warmth return to his body.

The cave dwelling remained as simple and crude as ever. Qin Sang picked up the jade slip from within, pressed it to his brow, and discovered a complete map of Di Shen Dong, with emphasis on several restrictions set by Shao Hua Shan.

Such a large area, completely sealing it with restrictions would be too costly. Shao Huashan only used a simple illusion array to conceal the ground sinkhole and then sealed off those larger openings and cracks, preventing the Yin Sha Qi from spreading too quickly.

Due to the ever-changing terrain, new fissures may appear. Occasionally, these barriers are breached and damaged by surging forces.

So Qin Sang's task was to inspect the entire sunken land every two days, record any changes, and report them to his master to prevent any sudden changes from catching them off guard.

Qin Sang thought about it and decided to go on patrol first.

He had listened to lectures at Shaohua Mountain for a month, benefiting greatly. Especially when he heard a senior brother recount his experiences of breaking through several times during the Qi Refining stage, he was suddenly inspired. The bottleneck on the ninth layer loosened, and he hurried over.

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The inspection took up most of the day. After returning, Qin Sang felt like he had strolled around an ice glacier naked. He sat quietly and circulated his inner energy for a long time before expelling the chill from his body.

According to the sound transmission note given by his master, Qin Sang recorded the changes of the Earth's sinking cave, sent it out, sealed his cave dwelling, and placed the Wuheng Mirror at the entrance, beginning his closed-door training.

>A month later.

> Diyun Mountain.

Qin Sang, Sun De, and some casual cultivators gathered on the mountaintop to drink and have fun. Sun De had planted many spiritual fruits in his medicine garden, each one sweet and delicious, but Sun De still sighed repeatedly that it was far inferior to the red jade peach of Shaohua Mountain.

The other casual repairs all looked as if they were deep in thought.

Qin Sang broke through to the ninth level, feeling refreshed. He also echoed the sentiment and looked forward to returning to his mountain gate after the red jade peaches ripened to enjoy them thoroughly.

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Sun raised his cup and toasted Qin Sang, "Congratulations to my junior brother Qin for breaking through the ninth level. This humble wine is a gift from my elder brother. It's nowhere near as fragrant and mellow as the immortal brew made in the mountain gate. I hope you won't find it lacking."

Qin Sang repeatedly declined, raising his cup to Sun De and the other scattered cultivators one by one.

There is quite a distance between Diyun Mountain and Dishen Cave, and there is also the vast Heavenly Rift. However, these are not problems for cultivators. Since Qin Sang arrived at Dishen Cave, Sun De has sent several sound transmission talismans inviting him, but Qin Sang has declined them all on the grounds of retreating to break through.

This time, Sun De came to the door personally. Just as Qin Sang successfully broke through, he did not refuse.

Upon arriving at Dianyun Mountain, I realized that Sun De truly deserved the nickname "timely rain." He was not only highly regarded on Shaohua Mountain, but also deeply respected by nearby wandering cultivators.

Every so often, he would invite nearby wandering cultivators to gather at Dianyun Mountain. He had no airs of a disciple from a cultivating sect, and even when facing cultivators with very low cultivation levels, he greeted them with a smile, making people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze.

At gatherings, when someone brought up matters of cultivation, he would readily offer guidance to anyone who asked, never being dismissive or stingy with his knowledge.

Qin Sang listened to the wine tasting and felt it was worth the trip. He secretly admired this Senior Brother Sun, thinking that it would be good to come here often in the future.

Bidding farewell to Sun De, Qin Sang returned to the Di Chen Cave. During his routine patrol, as he passed by a fissure, he suddenly felt something amiss. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately retreated with a gust of wind. He took out the Bi Bo Sword from his芥子袋, activated Tian Xing Lei to protect himself, and shouted coldly: "Who's there! Come out!"

Moments later, a black shadow flashed from the crack, constantly saying: "Fellow Daoist Qin, please don't act impulsively, it's me, it's me..."

When that person appeared, Qin Sang was surprised and said, "Hong Daoist Friend"

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This Daoist Hong was a casual cultivator he had met at the gathering on Dínyún Mountain. His name was Hóng Shàn, and they had just parted ways after their time on Dínyún Mountain.

Nodding in response, Qin Sang didn't relax his guard and questioned, "Hong Daoist, after the gathering you didn't return to your cave abode, venturing into the depths of Di Chen Cave, what is your intention"

Hong Shanshi smiled and said, "Qin Daoist, you may not know this, but the protective artifacts I personally refine require tempering with Yin Sha Qi. So I often go to the deep recesses of the Di Chen Cave. The Wang Daoist who previously guarded the Di Chen Cave, as well as Sun Daoist from Dian Yun Mountain, are all aware of this. When I was on Dian Yun Mountain, I intended to inform Qin Daoist, but unfortunately, fueled by too much alcohol, I forgot about it. If Qin Daoist doesn't believe me, you can ask Sun Daoist, he can vouch for me."

Although Mount Shaohua sealed the chasm, it did not prohibit others from entering to collect the Yin Qi. All sorts of cracks and crevices allowed for easy access.

Many freelance cultivators couldn't afford magic weapons and tried every means to refine them themselves, which resulted in all sorts of bizarre creations. Yin-sha energy was extremely cold, and when it was refined into a magic weapon, it added a touch of power.

Qin Sang possessed several top-grade magic weapons and didn't need to refine them himself.

For safety's sake, Qin Sang sent a flying talisman to Sun De for verification. After a moment, he received Sun De's reply talisman, confirming that it was true. Qin Sang no longer stopped him and nodded, warning: "Hong Daoyou, be sure to remember not to touch the forbidden areas. If the Yin煞 energy erupts and harms someone's life, both of us will be unable to escape responsibility."

“Understood, understood,” Hong Shan patted his chest. “Daoist Qin, rest assured, I only need to find a crack and collect some Yin Sha Qi before leaving. I absolutely dare not venture into the core area.”

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