Su Han also descended from the magic treasure flying boat and landed in a section of the mountain range. Another Nascent Soul stage cultivator who landed with him was a subordinate of Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong.
A communication token that Su Han had obtained pulsed with a broadcast from a Earth Immortal.
"If you discover anything, use your communication token to report it. We will be there immediately. Absolutely do not enter alone. The dangers inside are beyond your control."
Su Han glanced at the subordinate of Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong beside him. The implication was clear: this person was here to monitor Su Han. If Su Han found an entrance, this subordinate could also contact the Earth Immortals. Other rogue cultivators would undoubtedly have their own monitors as well.
Each pair was assigned a search area of about one hundred meters, forming a straight line across the mountain range. They would move in a single direction, searching their one-hundred-meter-wide strip until they reached the magic treasure flying boat ahead.
The magic treasure flying boat was parked on a mountain peak five kilometers ahead, waiting for the teams to search their way towards it.
Su Han touched the stones of the mountain range. His spiritual sense could not penetrate the stones, which was why they had to resort to the old method of slowly exploring the mountains.
The Nascent Soul stage cultivator beside him asked, "Fellow Daoist, where do you think we should start searching?"
Although the Nascent Soul stage cultivator wore a smile, he inwardly disdained Su Han, a rogue cultivator. His words were merely polite pleasantries. According to the usual pattern, after he finished speaking, the rogue cultivator would yield the initiative to him.
But this time, he had encountered Su Han. Su Han was not one to be easily swayed.
Su Han said, "Let's start by exploring from this side!"
Su Han's statement was matter-of-fact. The Nascent Soul stage cultivator was taken aback that Su Han had taken the lead so readily.
The Nascent Soul stage cultivator said, "Fellow Daoist, I am Daoist Niu Er. May I know your name?"
Su Han replied, "So it's Daoist Niu Er. You can call me Daoist Su Han. Very well, let's explore the areas on the left first, and then we can explore the areas on the right."
Daoist Niu Er had asked first, and Su Han had answered. In a normal situation, this would mean letting Su Han take the lead.
However, Daoist Niu Er still wanted to try and secure the command.
"Daoist Su Han, I believe it would be better to explore the right side first. Look, the right side is more rugged. Mechanisms or caves are more likely to appear on the right."
Su Han had already seen through Daoist Niu Er's little ploy. Su Han said, "Then let's do this! I'll explore on the left, and you explore on the right. If anything happens, we can just shout loudly."
Daoist Niu Er was here to monitor Su Han and explore together. If they separated, it would be problematic if he found the entrance and entered alone.
Daoist Niu Er said, "Indeed, we shouldn't split up. If there's danger, we can look out for each other. Then let's explore the left side first!"
Daoist Niu Er thought to himself, "For the mission above, I'll let this rogue cultivator take the lead for now."
Thus, Su Han and Daoist Niu Er began their exploration from the left.
In reality, Su Han could already see much of the environment on the left with his spiritual sense.
Open caves could be scanned with a sweep of his spiritual sense, but hidden caves with mechanisms could not be detected.
Daoist Niu Er began his exploration, holding a magic treasure and continuously tapping various parts of the mountain. He would try to twist any exposed stones to see if they were part of a mechanism.
Su Han's spiritual sense could not penetrate the stones either, so this tapping method was a legitimate approach.
When Su Han reached the edge of the area assigned to his team on the left, he could sense the two explorers in the one-hundred-meter zone to his left with his spiritual sense.
Those two explorers were also moving forward while searching.
Even Nascent Soul stage cultivators, using methods like tapping, could advance at a speed of about one meter per minute. To an ordinary observer, Su Han and Daoist Niu Er's tapping would appear like an accelerated version of tapping.
While tapping, Su Han also used his spiritual sense to scan his surroundings, hoping to find any caves. If he found a cave, Su Han would enter and explore it thoroughly.
The magic treasure flying boat on the mountain range, several kilometers away, waited for a while before also starting to move closer to the mountain to explore.
After several hours of exploration, Su Han still hadn't found any caves or mechanisms.
Just as they were nearing the location of the magic treasure flying boat, a rogue cultivator twisted a stone, activating a switch.
"Rumble..."
A stone slab moved aside, revealing a mountain cave three meters wide and five meters high.
The nearby monitor immediately used their communication token to contact the magic treasure flying boat.
The magic treasure flying boat immediately flew back.
Those on the magic treasure flying boat had not expected the mechanism to be so close to their location. If the flying boat had flown in the wrong direction, they might have found the mechanism.
Once the mechanism was activated, everyone was summoned to the spot, including the rogue cultivators.
After everyone had arrived, the magic treasure flying boat also landed.
Several Earth Immortals descended from the magic treasure flying boat.
"Go and see what the situation is inside."
The one chosen was a subordinate of Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.
"Yes, sir!"
This Nascent Soul stage cultivator quickly rushed inside and emerged after a while.
"Sir, it's a hall with diverging paths. There are ten caves in total. On the wall of the hall, it's written, 'Only those who enter personally can obtain great treasures.' I'm concerned that it might take a long time to come out, so I've come to report."
"Good. You've done well."
One of the Earth Immortals said, "The magic treasure flying boat cannot enter this cave. We request the presence of Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong."
Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong, who had been on the deck of the magic treasure flying boat, finally made a move.
The door of the cabin opened, and a graceful figure flew down from the magic treasure flying boat, landing before the cave entrance.
Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong wore a veil, which was also a magic treasure. Even with spiritual power, one could not see through the veil to discern her true face. However, simply from her eyes, one could tell that Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong was a great beauty.
Seeing Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong, Daoist Yi Hong was very surprised.
He approached Su Han and whispered, "So Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong is a woman."
Su Han nodded. "You knew she was female just from her name? Didn't you know?"
Daoist Yi Hong replied, "I see. The guide must have contained relevant information."
Heavenly Immortal Yu Tong glanced at the cave and then walked directly inside.
The Earth Immortal behind her called out, "Everyone else, enter as well."