Chapter 986: Chapter 610: Imprisoned Immortal Mountain Apprentice Prison Warden, Extreme Cold Lake Water, Sword Handle 2

"Don’t believe me?"

"Haha, over the years I was also deceived by Hao Datong’s appearance, thinking he was a determined, respectful, and exceptionally talented young man, but who would have thought, who would have thought."

"Ever since he first joined me as my disciple thousands of years ago, he had ulterior motives."

"Because he is from Prison Immortal Mountain."

"What!!!"

"Prison Immortal Mountain!!"

Lu Lin was utterly shocked upon hearing these three words.

Prison Immortal Mountain is the strongest among the three major evil forces.

Even Evil Dragon Hall and Three Sages Temple are far beneath them.

In Evil Dragon Hall, one can become a hall master only by refining a key within their body.

In Three Sages Temple, even the strongest have only three experts who each refined a single key.

As for Prison Immortal Mountain, their numbers are a mystery, but every one of their members has refined more than two keys.

Although there’s no direct evidence that refining more keys makes one stronger, in terms of comparison, during a previous conflict, a Prison Immortal Mountain warden killed three hall masters of Evil Dragon Hall while fighting for a Holy Land Key.

Warden, is what Prison Immortal Mountain cultivators call themselves, claiming to be wardens capable of suppressing Immortals, each one immensely powerful.

Even Lv Potian from General Mountain is thought by many to be no match for a warden from Prison Immortal Mountain.

However, despite their formidable power, people from Prison Immortal Mountain rarely directly strike at the Holy Land.

Their usual method is to follow behind Evil Dragon Hall or Three Sages Temple, snatching the key or stealing it once the opponent obtains it.

As a result, people from the other two factions would integrate the key into their bodies at the first opportunity to boost their combat power.

Otherwise, who knew who might take advantage instead.

"Senior Li, how did you know that Hao Datong is from Prison Immortal Mountain?"

Asked Lu Lin.

Hao Datong, merely at Star Emperor Peak cultivation, seemed far removed from people of Prison Immortal Mountain.

"Don’t rush; Prison Immortal Mountain is not much different from the other two factions; they also train newcomers. Hao Datong is just a trainee warden, but his cultivation is not as simple as it seems."

"At Star Emperor Level, he might not be invincible, but close enough. At the very least, with Elder Cheng Yu’s strength, he’s certainly no match for Hao Datong."

"Lu Lin, if it’s convenient, once you return, take my wife Ye Xiaorou and... the two kids with you and leave."

When speaking of the two children, Li Xuanjin paused. Over the years, he could tell that something was off about the Li Chengwu brothers, but no matter what, they were his children.

As for Cao Hui, Li Xuanjin did not even mention her.

"Senior Li, what about you?"

"Me?"

Li Xuanjin forced a painful laugh, "At this point, what can I do?"

"Hao Datong’s aim is to acquire the General Mountain’s key. Master treated me well; I won’t leave danger for him."

"If possible, I’ll perish together with Hao Datong."

"Lu Lin, remember, in the future if anyone approaches with various reasons, especially recounting scenes about my interactions with Master during my growth, be sure to remind Master, that’s absolutely not me, absolutely not, absolutely not..."

As he spoke, Li Xuanjin’s voice grew fainter until it disappeared.

Lu Lin knew he had either fallen asleep or died.

Though he learned a little about Li Xuanjin’s situation, Lu Lin felt even more confused.

Even if Hao Datong wanted to harm Li Xuanjin, why choose this place?

How does all of this relate to that Sect of Seven Poisons freak?

Moreover, was the one speaking just now really Li Xuanjin?

From start to end, Lu Lin neither saw Li Xuanjin’s body nor his Spirit and Soul, only hearing a voice. How could he determine that?

Upon picking up Li Xuanjin’s piece of Soul Lamp Stone, its light was already dim.

Lu Lin knew Li Xuanjin wasn’t dead but likely had just fallen into a deep sleep.

However, even if he’s not dead, Li Xuanjin’s state was undoubtedly poor.

Every problem seemed hidden in the lake water, leading Lu Lin to believe it necessary to investigate.

Unable to sense anything with his Spiritual Strength in the lake water, Lu Lin tried scooping some water to feel if it was unusual, but as soon as his hand touched the surface, it got frozen.

If he hadn’t pulled back quickly, his hands would have been stuck.

"Hiss——"

Lu Lin drew a cold breath.

The lake is truly terrifying.

No wonder the surface looked as calm as a mirror; with such a low temperature, even his flesh with the power of two dragons couldn’t withstand it; ordinary Underground River water would freeze immediately.

What’s strange is that outside the lake, there wasn’t any sense of cold.

However, this presents a problem: without entering the lake, how could Lu Lin investigate Li Xuanjin’s situation?

Could it be necessary to remove these immensely cold lake waters?

But where could suitable extraction equipment be found?

Wait a minute.

Lu Lin suddenly remembered he had several Storage Rings capable of accommodating these extremely cold waters.

But how to extract water from the lake into the Storage Rings was also a puzzle. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Spiritual Strength couldn’t control it.

His flesh couldn’t resist the cold.

Could he make a high-grade ladle-shaped Star Device to scoop the water out one scoop at a time?

No, there was another way.

Using negative pressure.

Yes, that’s the solution.

Lu Lin felt extremely grateful for his earlier study of physics; after ten years of cultivation at Refining Star Mountain, his hands-on ability was no longer a weakness, maybe even a strength.

After half a day, Lu Lin constructed a makeshift negative pressure device.

His Spiritual Strength constantly controlled a Storage Ring; as soon as water emerged, he would immediately store it.

Once everything was ready, Lu Lin began nervously extracting air from the vessel.

Once.

Twice.

Water started rising.

The extremely cold lake water didn’t damage Lu Lin’s hastily made pipeline, flowing into a massive container. Then Lu Lin quickly began storing the water with his Storage Ring.

Success!

People from the Longyuan World would be at a loss facing such a peculiar natural environment, but Lu Lin solved it with his knowledge and craft.

Having done pool drainage math problems since young, Lu Lin made sure his water extraction speed exceeded the inflow from any Dark River.

The water level, visible to the naked eye, kept dropping.

Lu Lin felt immensely satisfied.

If he could ever return to the federation, he would definitely thank his physics teacher properly.

Once the pumping device was on track, Lu Lin became anxious. Extracting water so slowly was too slow; with more devices, they would drain the lake in half a day.

Close to Mind as he thought, Lu Lin began constructing more extraction devices.

While controlling the water storage with his Storage Ring, Lu Lin multitasked, using flames to forge new devices.

Soon, one pumping device was completed, and Lu Lin kept working.

Before long, the seasoned Lu Lin crafted twenty sets of negative pressure pumping devices.

Lu Lin continuously installed and calibrated the machines, initiating water extraction.

The Fourth-stage Transformation of his Soul Power allowed multitasking, and with twenty devices operating, the extraction rate was astonishing.

If not careful, the water level would drop several inches.

Pumping and storing water.

Lu Lin remembered an ad he had seen; he was now truly nature’s porter.

No amount of lake water could withstand Lu Lin’s fervent pumping, and soon, a raised rock in the center of the lake became visible.

As the water level continued dropping, the rock’s true form was revealed.

A sword handle.

Could it be that this terrifying lake was caused by a casual sword stroke from a powerful being?

Those interconnected, directionless caves filled with spatial disturbances were they formed by the same sword’s force penetrating the ground?

Though it seemed unbelievable, Lu Lin vaguely sensed that his guess was... correct.