Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

The two of them walked into the depths of the cave.

Xu Yang immediately sensed the anomaly here.

This was one of the four immortal mountains, the one belonging to the water element; he had even cultivated here before.

Mist lingered in the cave, filled with dense Immortal Spirit Qi.

Yet at this moment, it was even more astonishing and majestic.

One should know, at this time of year, the surrounding Immortal Elixirs were maturing, frantically absorbing the water-element essence here; logically, the water essence should be scarce.

But the reality was the opposite.

"Most Immortal Elixirs have already matured, yet the water-element essence is becoming denser and denser."

"It seems as if the water-element immortal vein below has grown stronger."

Lin Lang’s expression was grave: "But the immortal vein here had long since stabilized. There are no unusual immortal spirits nearby. To grow without cause is simply unbelievable."

Xu Yang did not reply. He stepped into the center, silently activating his Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation to sense the area.

After a few breaths, his heart trembled, and he subconsciously looked upward.

Above was the solid cave ceiling.

Noticing his movement, Lin Lang also looked up in bafflement but found nothing.

"My lord, did you discover something?"

Xu Yang took a deep breath. "The immortal vein below has indeed grown, but it did not do so without cause."

"Could it be related to the recent astronomical phenomena?" Lin Lang blurted out subconsciously.

Xu Yang nodded slightly.

He sensed faint, mysterious energy descending from above, so subtle and strange that even he struggled to discern it, being absorbed by the immortal vein below.

Without the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation, it would be entirely unnoticeable.

The only possibility was the bizarre celestial phenomena outside.

Could it actually empower the immortal vein?

But what in the world was going on?

"Has the sect any record of such abnormalities?" Xu Yang looked at Lin Lang.

Lin Lang shook his head. "I’ve never heard of anything like this."

Xu Yang frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and left the water mist.

"Let’s go check the other three immortal mountains."

They passed through all four immortal mountains, with no exceptions.

At the base of each of the four mountains, the immortal vein had increased in strength; though faint, it was real and unmistakable.

It was far too incredible.

If this continued, the four immortal veins would be further strengthened, and the Immortal Elixirs nurtured would be even more wondrous.

Xu Yang stood on the open ground outside the immortal mountains, gazing at the vault of the heavens.

"So, even Heaven and Earth can sense it."

"This power is formless and intangible—ungraspable, unfathomable."

"Lin Lang cannot sense even the slightest trace. Even other Peak Celestial Immortal cultivators likely can’t detect a thing."

"Golden Immortals, then?"

If even Golden Immortals could not perceive it...

Xu Yang shook his head abruptly. Golden Immortal experts could, most likely, at least sense some hints.

His heart stirred.

He directly activated the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod and unleashed the full might of the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation.

Buzz!!

The Immortal Spirit Qi surged into his body from all around.

"It’s actually unaffected?"

Xu Yang was shocked, his expression tightened. He no longer held back, instead using the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation to its full extent, firmly ensnaring that strange energy.

"Come to me!"

Xu Yang growled inwardly.

The Immortal Foundation shook, erupting with dazzling divine light from his Dantian, nearly bursting through his flesh.

At last, a single wisp was captured by the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation.

Buzz!

As he forcefully drew it into his body, Xu Yang’s entire being trembled, his facial features contorted.

An indescribable agony surged from his Dantian, flooding through every limb and bone.

The Immortal Foundation quivered violently, as if being sliced apart inch by inch with a tiny blade.

Hiss!

Xu Yang sucked in a breath, gritting his teeth and urging on his Immortal Foundation.

Dozens of breaths passed.

Xu Yang felt as if he had fought a great battle; his body shuddered uncontrollably.

His eyes were filled with lingering fear.

Such a feeble wisp possessed such astonishing might.

If he swallowed multiple threads, even the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation might be unable to bear it.

Of course, it didn’t mean the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation was weak, but rather, he himself was currently too weak.

Xu Yang immediately examined himself internally.

He promptly noticed that the immortal essence within his Immortal Foundation had become ever so slightly more refined.

Even his immortal veins had grown more tenacious.

"Just a single wisp... My Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation is already unimaginably tenacious and refined, yet this force can still temper it further—hiss!"

"What kind of power is this?"

Xu Yang stared up at the heavens, scalp tingling: "If ordinary people could obtain such power, could they not transform their own Immortal Foundation?"

But for ordinary people, it’s nothing but an impossible dream.

It was only by relying on the Twelfth-Grade Immortal Foundation, with strength comparable to the Peak of Celestial Immortal, that he could barely sense it by going all out.

No use thinking about it for anyone else.

"This is far from ordinary."

Xu Yang’s expression grew solemn. He immediately took out his messaging Token, contacting Second Senior Brother.

In comparison, he thought Second Senior Brother was likelier to know the answer.

Soon.

The messaging Token began to vibrate violently.

Xu Yang raised his brows and quickly tapped it with his finger.

Swoosh!

A beam of light emerged in midair.

Reflected in the image were not only Yi Que, but also First Senior Brother and Master.

"Second Senior Brother, First Senior Brother, Master."

Xu Yang quickly bowed in respect.

Yi Que and First Senior Brother stood to one side.

Dan Qi gazed at Xu Yang, his voice grave: "You too have sensed the abnormality in the stars and heavens, I presume? Any discoveries?"

Xu Yang hesitated for a moment. "Master, this disciple has sensed a very bizarre force between Heaven and Earth, impossible to discern, seemingly unrelated to any of the five elements."

"You can actually sense it?"

Dan Qi shuddered all over, staring at Xu Yang in disbelief.

Yi Que and First Senior Brother were even more shocked, eyes wide.

Their reactions confirmed Xu Yang’s suspicion—apparently, neither First nor Second Senior Brother had sensed anything.

But Master obviously could.

"Master, it seems to be because of my Ninth-Grade Immortal Foundation."

"Ninth-Grade Immortal Foundation, Ninth-Grade Immortal Foundation... No wonder, that explains it."

Dan Qi murmured, suddenly understanding.

Then, he said solemnly, "The special force you sensed is the Immortal Dao Origin of the Black and White Starry Heavens. Of course, it’s not the true origin, but rather the residue scattered upon the world after being diluted by the vast starry phenomena—compared to the true origin, it is still far less."

"Immortal Dao Origin?"

Gulp!

Xu Yang couldn’t help but swallow.

No wonder!

No wonder a wisp as thin as a hair was almost unbearable for me.

"Master, what exactly is going on?" Xu Yang could not help but ask.

At that moment, Yi Que smiled and said, "Junior Brother, do you remember when I told you about the opportunity to transform your Immortal Foundation?"

Xu Yang’s eyes went wide. "Could this be it?"

Comparable to Ice and Snow Immortal Dragon Marrow—no, this clearly surpasses even the chance of obtaining Ice and Snow Immortal Dragon Marrow.

"That’s right!"

"This is the Starry Extreme Night!"

...

"The Starry Extreme Night—its origin seeps through the constellations and infuses the world with its resonance; it is the greatest opportunity of the Black and White Starry Heavens. Other Higher Heavens have similar chances, but each is unique in its own way."

"Now, this is only the beginning, not yet the true Starry Extreme Night."

"When that day arrives, the world will linger in unending night, star and sky veiled. The Extreme Night will last for seven days—during this period, all immortal mountains and treasure lands will be empowered and elevated, immortal veins transforming, wastelands turning to sacred sites."

"Furthermore, abandoned ancient mines and long-lost treasure lands will also revive, giving birth to astonishing treasures."

"Most wondrous of all, the Ancient Star will fall—whoever claims it can transform their Immortal Foundation!"