Chapter 266: The Untold History of the Doomsday Cave Heaven

Before long, Jiang Chen had absorbed the entirety of Liu Xiong's message, thereby gaining substantial insight into the Cave Heaven's intriguing past.

The venerable ancient cultivators who once made this Cave Heaven their sanctuary gave it a prophetic name, 'Doomsday Cave Heaven'.

Indeed, in those critical times, the entire Immortal Martial Continent was grappling with a colossal crisis—the Nether Demon Invasion.

It was a fierce struggle for survival, the outcome of which would decide the fate of the entire continent.

The situation back then truly mirrored a doomsday scenario, with the continent on the precipice of an impending apocalypse!

The sequence of events that culminated in this dire situation has its roots deeply embedded in the history of the Immortal Martial Continent itself.

A part of the Profound Jade Immortal Domain, the Immortal Martial Continent was conceived and sustained by the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star.

This body of land served a crucial role as a frontline bastion in the relentless war against the Nether Demon Clan.

Over time, this resilient warfront base secured countless victories against the invading Nether Demon Clan.

However, as the epochs passed, the Spiritual Qi of the man-made Immortal Martial Continent began to dwindle alarmingly.

The upkeep of the Immortal Martial Continent demanded a significant amount of resources from the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star, causing a growing sense of dissatisfaction and discontent.

Consequently, the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star had been nurturing the idea of forsaking the Immortal Martial Continent for quite some time.

Nevertheless, the vigilant gaze of various significant immortal star alliances within the Profound Jade Immortal Domain deterred them from committing such a deplorable act.

Then, on a day millions of years past, the Demon Race initiated a tremendous invasion on the Immortal Martial Continent.

Feigning defeat, the inhabitants of the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star and their allies staged a strategic withdrawal.

They severed all connections with the Immortal Martial Continent by effectively sealing the passage that linked them.

The aftermath was disastrous—the Immortal Martial Continent, left defenseless to the Demon Race's invasion, succumbed entirely, devoid of any hope for resistance.

In doing so, the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star managed to discard the significant burden that was the Immortal Martial Continent.

The scheme of the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star had been implemented with flawless precision.

Under standard conditions, the remaining cultivators on the Immortal Martial Continent would unquestionably face complete extermination.

Even the demonic beasts would be degraded by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, stripping them of their typical consciousness.

Nevertheless, the forsaken cultivators of the Immortal Martial Continent, once confronted with the harsh truth, were overwhelmed with profound sorrow and fury.

Yet, they staunchly refused to surrender.

Guided by the most powerful cultivator of the era, they stumbled upon the largest sub-space within the Immortal Martial Continent.

Some powerhouses even discovered that this Cave Heaven might be linked to the Nether Demon Clan's invasion passage, known as the Bottomless Abyss.

In this revelation, a bold plan took shape—to seize the base of the Nether Demon Clan!

Employing the Doomsday Cave Heaven, they managed to carve out a spatial channel, forging a direct link to the Demon Race's primary stronghold at the time.

Indeed, the path led straight into the most profound depths of the Bottomless Abyss, serving as the entrance to the spatial channel leading to the Nether Demon Domain.

The meticulously orchestrated ambush caught the Demon Race unprepared, inflicting severe losses, and the passage to the Bottomless Abyss was severed, preventing any potential reinforcements from the Nether Demon Clan.

The members of the Nether Demon Clan, already present within the Immortal Martial Continent, found themselves on the backfoot, compelled to defend while in retreat.

However, these valiant cultivators made the ultimate choice—to descend into oblivion with the withdrawing Demon Race army, sharing a mutual end.

Thus, the invading forces of the Nether Demon Clan were entirely wiped out.

Tragically, the cultivators who participated in this conflict either sought refuge at the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star or made the supreme sacrifice in the final cataclysmic encounter, leaving none alive.

Their monumental efforts ensured the preservation of the Immortal Martial Continent to this very day.

However, despite the swift invasion and hasty retreat of the demons, their ferocity was unmatched, leaving the Immortal Martial Continent in ruins.

Almost all its formidable inhabitants were obliterated, and the weaker beings barely had a chance to comprehend the full scope of the events.

Those who did grasp some semblance of the situation could provide accounts that may have lacked credibility due to the tumultuous and overwhelming nature of the invasion.

As the ages rolled by, the intricate details of that cataclysmic confrontation gradually sunk into the shadows of forgotten history.

Indeed, when it came to the Demon Race, the Immortal Martial Continent possessed scarce recorded history.

Following these events, entities like the Purple Heaven Holy Land, the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace, and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple were founded near the Bottomless Abyss.

Still, they remained oblivious to the true existence of the Nether Demon Clan.

Even the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi that lingered within the Bottomless Abyss was misinterpreted as being the spiritual energy of the Bottomless Abyss itself.

'So, is this the genesis of the Doomsday Cave Heaven?'

'Once a beacon of immense glory, the Immortal Martial Continent was abandoned by the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star due to its self-centered motives, which nearly resulted in its utter ruin.'

'These inheritances, strewn across the Doomsday Cave Heaven and visible in every corner, must be the remnants left behind by the last of the cultivators before their final confrontation.'

'Reflecting on that scenario now, it was truly a poignant and tragic spectacle!'

'The overseers of the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star were utterly contemptible in the past, and it's clear that, in the original plot, they would have emerged as a villainous force pitted against the protagonist.'

'Without my influence, Gu Ran would have undoubtedly ascended to power, and after vacating the Immortal Martial Continent, they would have morphed into the formidable nemesis to be faced next.'

'However, with my presence now, the chances of Gu Ran reaching that level are slim.'

'...'

A faint smile crept onto Jiang Chen's face as these thoughts percolated in his mind.

Furthermore, from the information relayed by Liu Xiong, Jiang Chen pinpointed other key aspects.

For instance, within the Doomsday Cave Heaven, there existed a passage that reached into the deepest recesses of the Bottomless Abyss, even extending directly to the spatial channel that led to the Nether Demon Domain.

This seemed like a prime route for a retaliatory strike.

This could potentially play into a significant plot where the Nether Demons orchestrate a large-scale invasion.

Of course, this was mere conjecture on Jiang Chen's part, and the specifics of the situation remained to be seen.

At this juncture, Jiang Chen's primary objective was to minimize Gu Ran's opportunities and advantages.

Ordinary cultivation method inheritances were not his primary concern.

The crux of the matter revolved around the advanced inheritances, and Gu Ran's adversaries, such as the demonic beasts and the foes they would face upon entering the Cave Heaven.

Among these advanced inheritances, there could be more than just superior martial techniques and secret arts.

Other valuable resources, like manuals on alchemy techniques, artifact craftsmanship, array formations, and the like, might also be present.

Armed with these assets, Gu Ran, given his already remarkable innate abilities, could potentially metamorphose into a multifaceted and formidable powerhouse in a brief span.

'Gu Ran, where on earth are you?'

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, persistently deploying his divine sense to probe for Gu Ran's location.

Just as he was engrossed in his search, the transmission jade token stirred once again.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Jiang Chen realized that the message was not from Liu Xiong, but from Ji Mingxiu.

As it turned out, Ji Mingxiu had already finalized the selection of candidates.

He led Si Zhangjian, Yao Zong, seven Dao Comprehension realm Elders, and numerous cultivators at the Inquiring Journey realm and below into the spatial channel, arriving within the confines of the Doomsday Cave Heaven!

'They've already arrived!?'

'Excellent! We now have additional manpower at our disposal!'

A smile crept onto Jiang Chen's face as he swiftly reached out to Ji Mingxiu.

Following a brief exchange, Jiang Chen discovered that Ji Mingxiu and the others hadn't dispersed; instead, they had amassed as a cohesive unit.

Shortly thereafter, at Jiang Chen's request, Ji Mingxiu and the others readied themselves and fanned out in various directions, embarking on a comprehensive search for Gu Ran and Liu Xiong.

Simultaneously, on the Immortal Martial Continent, within the Ninth Heaven Domain.

"What?"

"Is this information reliable?"

"Did Ji Mingxiu and the others from the Purple Heaven Holy Land truly rush into the spatial channel?"

Lu An stared at the kneeling cultivator before him, his expression filled with eagerness and anxiety, as he questioned in disbelief, "Is this intelligence genuinely dependable?"

"The information is trustworthy!"

"Moreover, based on other factors, we've inferred that the spatial channel leads to a space akin to a Cave Heaven, attached to the Immortal Martial Continent!"

"This Cave Heaven must have been bequeathed by a Transcendence realm powerhouse many eons ago, considering its remarkable expanse!"

"..."

The messenger nodded enthusiastically, his words spilling out in a hurried flurry.

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