At this moment, a magnificent mountain range came into view.
It was a series of steep, undulating mountains stretching for thousands of miles, with towering peaks reaching into the clouds, layered like giant dragons sprawling across the earth.
The peaks of the Immortal Ridge were covered in white snow, glistening under the sunlight like sculptures forged from silver.
Within the Immortal Ridge, deep gorges snaked like dragons, with streams cascading down steep drops.
The water gathered into majestic waterfalls and rapids, creating sprays of mist like snowflakes.
These mists, under the sunlight, transformed into a spectrum of colors, drifting with the wind.
Deep within the mountains, ancient trees stood hundreds of feet tall, lush bamboo groves concealed the area, and spiritual herbs and trees spread abundantly, brimming with spiritual qi.
Some peculiar peaks and stones, rugged and towering, were sculpted into various shapes as if by divine craftsmanship.
Some rocks resembled giant ants, standing firm on cliffs; others looked like lions perched on mountain tops, majestic and imposing.
Even from such a distance, they could feel the rich spiritual qi and a grand, majestic aura.
The scenery around the Immortal Ridge was even more picturesque, with peaks embracing each other, grand and spectacular.
Chen Xun and his companions stood on the treasure shuttle, observing from afar. Looking down, the Immortal Ridge resembled a vast landscape painting.
The sky was azure, the sun shone brightly, and amidst the mountains, clouds swirled, appearing and disappearing.
"Chen Xun, what do you think?" Yin Tianshou smiled, no longer addressing him as a fellow Daoist but by his name, "Deep within the Immaculate Immortal Ridge, there are many natural cave abodes."
"And most importantly, there's a fifth-grade high-level Spirit Vein here, which is greatly beneficial for breaking through the Void Refinement phase, enough to support the cultivation of ten thousand people."
"Moreover, it spans ten thousand miles, ample for establishing a sect."
He paused and then changed the topic, "Chen Xun, didn't you just say that this place hasn't been managed for at least ten thousand years?"
"Yes, senior." Chen Xun's eyes showed an irrepressible excitement, "Such a vast Immortal Ridge, I imagine there must be a considerable amount of neglected land. From my experience, this Spirit Vein has been damaged."
After speaking, his expression turned resolute, the excitement completely hidden, replaced by hesitation.
Meanwhile, Black Bull was no longer paying attention to them, instead, he was with Little Crane and Little Chi, eagerly observing the Immortal Ridge, so excited that even his breathing was trembling.
This place was enormous, and even if a formation caused a big commotion, no one would be able to sense it.
Moreover, there were formations enhancing the land. If the eldest brother really bought this property, he could truly let loose!
Little Crane and Little Chi kept swallowing, each lost in their own thoughts.
Suddenly, they felt that the spirit stones spent by the eldest brother were well worth it, especially since they could deeply sense the source of the rich spiritual qi.
On one of the peaks of the Immortal Ridge, a gentle light was emanating, like countless colorful threads intertwining and flowing beneath the earth, surging and erupting like streams underground.
Around the Spirit Vein, a peculiar scene had formed, resembling a sea of flowers, bamboo forests, lakes, and more, showcasing the might of the grand world's Spirit Vein.
Following the eldest brother for so many years, they had never truly witnessed a Spirit Vein. The ninth-grade Spirit Vein on Trash Island was quite ordinary, not even qualifying as a Spirit Vein.
Yin Tianshou, with a kind and gentle demeanor, was not affected by Chen Xun's words: "Chen Xun, do you see any damage to this Spirit Vein?"
Chen Xun was taken aback, facing such a senior who might have lived longer than him, his aura naturally weakened, not daring to lie.
"Indeed, senior, I am certain this Spirit Vein has been damaged!"
"How can you tell?"
"I have observed eighth-grade Spirit Veins, and judging by the concentration, quality, and characteristics of the spiritual qi, this Spirit Vein is definitely not naturally formed; rather, it seems to have been relocated."
Chen Xun's gaze sharpened, looking at the earth veins of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge, "Senior, this relocated Spirit Vein lacks accompanying mineral veins."
"Haha..." Yin Tianshou stroked his white beard and laughed, "What you said is correct. This Spirit Vein was indeed relocated from an island, and to protect it, the Li Chen Immortal Palace paid a significant price."
A fifth-grade Spirit Vein naturally has accompanying spiritual minerals, but such circumstances naturally lead to disputes. The Li Chen Immortal Palace's ability to protect and relocate this Spirit Vein proves its strength and influence.
"Hmm..." Chen Xun pretended to ponder, then said, "Senior, what do you think?"
"Chen Xun, look at the outskirts of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge."
Yin Tianshou did not respond directly but looked down at the mountains and rivers, speaking calmly, "Although this place has been desolate for a long time, there are no shortage of thousand-year spiritual herbs and ten-thousand-year ancient trees, and even Mengmu exists deep within the Immortal Ridge."
Chen Xun's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he began to carefully explore from above.
The scenery of lakes and other features in the Immortal Ridge was abundant, and they were even connected underground.
There was even seawater flowing in, circulating with these lakes, making the air quite pleasant, and there were many creatures swimming inside.
However, there were two other large formations present, ensuring that the cultivation of these sea creatures did not exceed the Foundation Establishment phase, preventing any risks.
"And these are all bonuses of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge. There are plenty of rare spiritual herbs here. If you turn it into a medicinal field and exchange it for spirit stones, Chen Xun, imagine, the spirit stone cost every hundred years would be negligible."
Yin Tianshou's face carried a slight smile, his words unhurried, "So, there are benefits to this place being desolate. The Immortal Palace doesn't want to overly affect the growth of these spiritual herbs."
Chen Xun took a deep breath, glancing at Black Bull and the others, who were already planning the layout of the entire Immaculate Immortal Ridge, discussing how to divide the areas...
Fifty billion mid-grade spirit stones.
Chen Xun's expression was quite hesitant, his eyes filled with intense struggle.
He asked, "Senior, since this place is so good, I still can't understand why it has been desolate for so long. If there are any taboos, I hope you can inform me!"
"No spirit stones." Yin Tianshou responded lightly, glancing at Chen Xun with a meaningful look.
It seemed to say: Do you really think every cultivator can possess fifty billion spirit stones?
Such a place is too small for major powers, even tight for supporting ten thousand people, meant to be sold to individuals like you.
Chen Xun was still unwilling to give up and continued to ask, "Senior, since it's so hard to sell, why did the Li Chen Immortal Palace create these three cultivation sanctuaries? If they can't be sold, wouldn't it be a waste of resources?"
"This is the rule, just like building an immortal city and selling land, it's part of a complete system."
Yin Tianshou gave Chen Xun a deep look, explaining, "The amount of spirit stones and resources earned, cultivators have long lifespans, our Immortal Palace doesn't need to worry, whether sold or not, the spirit stones won't end up in our hands."
Chen Xun continued to ponder, and from both a safety and investment perspective, there were indeed no issues, and many of his doubts were resolved.
