Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats

Every trial site Jiang Chengxuan visited contained these ancient runes—from the ancient runes on the grand gates that lead into the Immortal cave abode, to the platform where the Four Elemental Giants resided, and then to the Seven Kill Array.

Wherever runes were present, there was always something unexpected, and often, they were where opportunities lay.

According to Shen Ruyan’s descriptions, which Jiang Chengxuan found to be highly credible, there indeed exists a barren land within the Immortal cave abode, as she described. It is truly inconceivable and defies common sense.

This Immortal cave abode, forged by an ancient immortal, where every blade of grass and every inch of soil was his creation. Under such circumstances, how could there be a large barren area where not a single blade of grass grows?

Could it be that this ancient immortal would allow such a desolate scene to exist within his own cave?

Even the most ordinary cultivator would not leave useless and unsightly things within their own cave, let alone an ancient immortal.

Dharma, wealth, companions, and land—these four elements are highly valued by cultivators. The land, being the cave itself, is considered akin to a Dao companion or an intrinsic spiritual treasure, and cannot simply be makeshift.

Thus, Jiang Chengxuan wholeheartedly agrees and supports Shen Ruyan’s deduction. The barrenness of that area clearly suggests some hidden secrets.

After listening to Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan almost instantly felt an intuition, a strong premonition telling him that this place might even be the central area of the Immortal cave abode.

“Wife, this information is crucial. I too feel that this place must hold an incredible opportunity,” Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan with joy and encouragement in his words, which she found very gratifying.

From the moment they met, the mood between the two had always been exceedingly joyful.

“If that’s the case, should we go and explore that area immediately?” Shen Ruyan inquired, sensing Jiang Chengxuan’s intent.

“Yes, but before heading there, we can still make some preparations to ensure everything is proper.”

After weighing all considerations, Jiang Chengxuan decided not to miss this opportunity. However, he was also acutely aware of the dangers within the Immortal cave abode and could not afford to be negligent.

Greater the opportunity, greater the danger—this has always been an iron law within the Immortal cave abode, where nothing comes without a cost.

Moreover, with many gains already made, it was a good time to organize them slightly, enhancing both himself and Shen Ruyan, fully equipping themselves.

According to Shen Ruyan, that place was located in an extremely remote area of the Immortal cave abode, typically hard for ordinary people to discover.

Because normal cultivators often have the thinking that places with abundant energy are more likely to contain opportunities. However, what Shen Ruyan discovered was quite the opposite.

In this case, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could prepare thoroughly without rushing to compete for the site.

“That’s also good. The dangers of this Immortal cave abode are not simple,” Shen Ruyan naturally agreed.

The two returned to the cave Shen Ruyan had found during her breakthrough and started to inventory their current gains.

Shen Ruyan sat opposite Jiang Chengxuan, swept her jade hand over the storage treasure, and several rays of spiritual light flew out.

An ancient small furnace, a spiritual fruit radiating golden light, and a purple gemstone with the color of glaze were Shen Ruyan’s gains along the way.

Among these, the ancient small furnace was a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the golden spiritual fruit a seventh-level spiritual fruit, and the purple gemstone an eighth-level material.

Such gains were already quite substantial. If placed within the Floodgate Realm, they would be enough to cause a storm of bloodshed and incite fights among several sects.

However, compared to Jiang Chengxuan’s gains, hers seemed slightly lesser.

“Let these materials be handled by you, Husband,” Shen Ruyan said, handing over the materials and treasures to Jiang Chengxuan.

He understood her intentions well; between them, there was no longer a need to keep count, so he accepted all the materials.

In the future, if he were to refine any pills or spiritual instruments, he would make an extra set to give back to Shen Ruyan.

After Shen Ruyan stored the treasures, Jiang Chengxuan began to take out his gains.

With a wave of his hand, the cave lit up with countless glows, bright as day—materials from a ninth-level beast piled up like a small hill, supreme spiritual fruits, and top-level materials emitting a terrifying aura.

The moment these treasures appeared, they transformed the ordinary cave into a trove of wonders.

Even Shen Ruyan, who had seen many grand scenes, was awestruck by Jiang Chengxuan’s generosity.

“Should you wish to craft any treasure in the future, do not hesitate to ask. I can satisfy all your needs,” Jiang Chengxuan said with a teasing smile, provoking a playful scold from Shen Ruyan.

“Hahaha, no more jokes. This Thunder Dao Fruit will greatly benefit you; you should refine it here,” he continued.

“Once you break through to the Dao Mastery, we will have a better chance when we visit that treasure land.”

Jiang Chengxuan looked tenderly at Shen Ruyan as he took out a purple-golden spiritual fruit and handed it to her.

This Dao Fruit, containing the extremely terrifying essence of the Thunder Dao and covered with fine purple lightning, was obtained by Jiang Chengxuan after defeating a giant of the Thunder Element in the Dao Mastery.

“Husband,” Shen Ruyan said softly, acknowledging the intimacy and lack of need for formalities between them as she accepted the Thunder Dao Fruit.

Her heart was deeply moved by this gesture. Since they had become Dao companions, Jiang Chengxuan’s care for her had been meticulous.

At his signal, Shen Ruyan calmed her mind and straightened up, circulating her cultivation technique to begin refining the fruit.

The rule of the Five Elements Thunder manifested from her being, and under this force, the Dao Fruit transformed into a pure energy, merging into Shen Ruyan’s body.

Her aura began to climb slowly, with Jiang Chengxuan sitting by her side, guarding her pathway without moving an inch.

Time, in that moment, seemed to stand peacefully still.