Dual Cultivation

Chapter 1146: Entering the Eternal Yin Yang Cave

Shortly after the atmosphere quieted down, Sect Leader Qing approached the entrance to the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and said, "Before I open the entrance, there are some rules you must bear in mind."

Even though many of them have already visited the Eternal Yin Yang Cave before, Sect Leader Qing must announce the rules before entering the place every single time.

"First and foremost, despite how it looks, the Eternal Yin Yang Cave is much larger than it appears, and there will be multiple areas for you to cultivate in. The concept is simple. First come first serve. Whoever enters the area first will claim that area. If you try to take someone’s cultivation area by force, you’ll be removed from the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and be prohibited from entering forever."

"Once you start cultivating in an area, you must remain in that area until the very end. If you try to sneak into another area, you’ll be removed from the Eternal Yin Yang Cave and be prohibited from entering again."

"You are forbidden from damaging the cultivation grounds in any manner. Even a single blade of grass must be regarded as a priceless treasure. Any violation will be met with punishment proportional to the offense—ranging from crippling and exile to death."

"Lastly, you will have seven days inside, with Disciple Xiao as the sole exception. Due to his remarkable performance during the exchange with the Mystic Delight Pavilion, he will be granted fourteen days. Once your allotted time expires, you will be automatically teleported out."

"Any questions?"

"..."

Though many harbored jealousy and dissatisfaction at Su Yang receiving twice as much time, none voiced their complaints. After all, he had earned it.

Receiving no response, Sect Leader Qing spoke calmly, "I will now open the Eternal Yin Yang Cave."

She stepped toward the entrance, her fingers moving with perfect precision as she adjusted the formation guarding it.

Moments later, the entire peak began to tremble. A low rumble echoed through the mountain as the formation shifted—then, before her, the sealed cave slowly parted, revealing a dark, gaping opening.

Sect Leader Qing turned to face the group and declared, "Your time—"

Before she could even utter two words, Su Yang suddenly rushed forward while pulling Lin Xinyin, quickly disappearing into the cave.

"—begins now..."

His swift and bold actions left the others stunned.

Yet, even after Su Yang entered the cave, the others remained still. By tradition, the one with the highest in seniority would enter first as a sign of respect—namely, Vice Sect Leader Chen Yi.

However, Su Yang paid no heed to such customs and stepped forward without hesitation, entering ahead of everyone.

’T-That son of a bitch!’ Chen Yi cursed inwardly, his expression darkening. He could scarcely believe how brazen and overbearing this mere disciple was.

It took Chen Yi a moment to snap out of his daze, but once he did, he strode into the Eternal Yin Yang Cave with long, purposeful steps.

After his entry, the others followed in succession, still adhering to the hierarchy of seniority.

Once everyone entered the Eternal Yin Yang Cave, Sect Leader Qing waited a full hour before also entering herself.

Meanwhile, after passing through the Eternal Yin Yang Cave, Su Yang and Lin Xinyin emerged on the other side to find themselves standing atop a towering cliff that seemed to pierce the heavens.

The sky glowed in hues of orange and crimson, resembling an eternal sunset frozen in time. It was as though they had stepped into an entirely different world.

In the distance, numerous floating islands drifted through the air, each bearing its own miniature mountain and cascading waterfall.

The surrounding Profound Qi was so dense that it permeated the entire realm, shrouding everything in a faint, mist-like haze that made the world feel both ethereal and boundless.

"This is the Eternal Yin Yang Cave? It’s so vast!" Lin Xinyin exclaimed, her eyes wide with astonishment.

From its name, she had imagined nothing more than a single cave with a few hidden springs, but the reality before her was far beyond anything she had expected.

"It’s too early to be surprised. Come with me. We need to secure the best cultivation spot before the others," Su Yang said as he jumped off the cliff and flew into the distance.

Lin Xinyin hastily followed him.

However, despite their head start, due to their inferior cultivation, the Sect Elders quickly caught up with them.

Naturally, the first one to catch up with Chen Yi.

"Just you wait until this is over, Disciple Xiao Yang! I will personally discipline you and correct your utter lack of respect for your seniors!" Chen Yi shouted, barely restraining the fury threatening to erupt within him.

"Discipline me?" A cold smile tugged at Su Yang’s lips.

"You don’t even qualify to be an Elder of the Boundless Yin Yang Sect—much less its Vice Sect Leader, yet you dare speak of disciplining me? Laughable," he sneered, his voice dripping with undisguised disdain.

"What...?"

Su Yang’s outrageous words and blatant hostility came so suddenly that Chen Yi was left utterly speechless. Though he had long suspected that Su Yang disliked him and was deliberately provoking him, he had neither proof nor any idea what he had done to warrant such animosity.

Even Lin Xinyin was taken aback by Su Yang’s words.

A deep frown formed on Chen Yi’s face as his expression darkened, turning grave. His gaze flickered with unmistakable killing intent.

"Do you have any idea what you just said? I could execute you right now for uttering such words!"

"Execute me? Only if I were slandering you—but every word I’ve spoken is the truth. You forfeited all qualifications the moment you betrayed the Boundless Yin Yang Sect to serve the Mystic Delight Pavilion," Su Yang said, dropping another bombshell.

"HOW DARE YOU!!!" Chen Yi roared, his body erupting with overwhelming bloodlust.

"Oh? Are you going to kill me now to silence me?"

Despite the suffocating killing intent pressing down upon him, Su Yang remained completely calm.