An ancient dragon, seemingly real, appeared not far away, followed by numerous dragon souls.
"You are not of my kind."
The one who spoke first had a commanding tone.
Lu Zhaozhao swallowed and nodded.
"Never mind, it's been a long time since anyone from our clan has entered this place. Your presence here must be because of someone from our clan."
Gu Long, who was in the lead, spoke in a calm tone.
Lu Zhaozhao continued, "By chance, I met a senior ancient dragon. I made a deal with it, and the senior recommended that I come here to train. Please forgive me for disturbing the peace of the seniors."
"Since it was our clan that recommended you, we naturally won't blame you. However, there are some things I need to make clear to you beforehand. Our clan's trials are fraught with danger, and the obstacles you encountered before were merely insignificant."
Lu Zhaozhao held the sword, knelt on one knee, and said in a cold tone, "I hope that you will not hesitate to give me your guidance, and I will do my best."
Gu Long looked at her for a while, nodded, and turned in a direction. Lu Zhaozhao followed his gaze and saw a place that resembled a small island, surrounded by a liquid that looked like water, but the liquid did not flow as smoothly as water.
With a flick of its tail, the dragon flung Lu Zhaozhao onto the island.
After taking several steps back, Lu Zhaozhao barely managed to steady herself before letting out a sigh of relief. Then, the leader, Gu Long, spoke again.
"Enter meditation, and we will open the door to this trial for you."
Lu Zhaozhao nodded, sat down, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes.
The energy flowed through the dantian, and the body's energy quickly reached a balanced state.
Gu Long glanced at her and nodded to the other dragons behind him.
They all nodded, pooling their energy together and striking Lu Zhaozhao's brow.
The scene shifts, and beneath the endless sky, Lu Zhaozhao sits quietly cross-legged atop a mountain peak, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, seemingly isolated from the world. Within her heart, however, lies a vast and turbulent ocean, each breath stirring the ebb and flow of her soul.
At first, her heart was like a small boat in a storm, drifting aimlessly, unable to control itself. Whenever the night was deep and quiet, Lu Zhaozhao would close her eyes and concentrate, letting her thoughts sink into the depths of her heart to perceive those subtle changes that were usually difficult to notice. She learned to listen to the voice of her heart, and those emotions and memories that had been ignored and suppressed surged up like a tide, leaving her somewhat at a loss for what to do.
At this moment, she is at a crucial juncture in her emotional journey. Her mind is like a mirror, reflecting all her past experiences and emotions. All those past pains, joys, angers, and sorrows converge into a powerful force, assaulting her mental defenses.
Lu Zhaozhao felt as if her heart was being torn apart, but she did not back down. She took a deep breath, immersing her mind in this power, to feel, to understand, and to accept it. She understood that only by truly facing and accepting her own heart could she break free from constraints and achieve a true breakthrough.
As time passed, her state of mind gradually became calm and profound. She began to clearly perceive the fluctuations of spiritual energy between heaven and earth, as if she had merged with the entire universe. Her mind was like a clear spring, pure and transparent, without any impurity or defilement.
At that moment, an unprecedented power surged from Lu Zhaozhao's body, and her cultivation achieved a qualitative leap. Her cultivation became purer and stronger, and her physical body became more resilient and agile. She seemed to have been reborn, becoming a completely new version of herself.
Then, her emotions continued to sink, and the scene seemed to change again. She seemed to be falling in a space until she landed on a platform, where her feet finally touched solid ground.
The night was as dark as ink, the moon and stars hidden. On a desolate battlefield, two figures moved swiftly and mysteriously like ghosts. Lu Zhaozhao's eyes, like the deep night sky, shone brightly as she silently observed her surroundings, as if she could see through everything in the world.
Her opponent was a colossal demonic beast, its body as majestic as a mountain, covered in hard scales. Every swing of its claws was accompanied by a deafening roar, as if it would tear this desolate land apart completely.
The monster's surface was covered with a layer of dragon armor, which gleamed and looked incredibly hard.
The monster was also observing her, its eyes gleaming with ferocity, seemingly contemplating how to disembowel her.
The battle was about to begin. Lu Zhaozhao moved with agility, like a feather drifting in the wind, easily dodging the fierce attacks of the demonic beasts. She seemed to blend into the night, each dodge perfectly timed, neither too far nor too close, always maintaining an optimal distance that allowed her to observe and counterattack.
The monster roared, its eyes flashing with frenzied flames. It seemed angry and confused by Lu Zhaozhao's evasion. However, Lu Zhaozhao seemed to see through its thoughts, anticipating every move and causing the monster's attacks to miss repeatedly.
After several rounds of fighting, the monster became extremely enraged. It roared, its eyes turning bloodshot, and pounced towards Lu Zhaozhao.
At the same moment, Lu Zhaozhao burst into action, rushing towards the demonic beast like a bolt of lightning. Her hands drew a graceful arc in the air, gathering a powerful surge of spiritual energy. This power surged like a violent storm, as if it wanted to gather all the spiritual energy in the world into a single point.
As this power reached its peak, Lu Zhaozhao unleashed a powerful punch, slamming it directly into the monster's chest. The fist, swift as a dragon, carried a devastating force, instantly sending the monster's massive body flying. The monster tumbled through the air, letting out a mournful howl, before crashing heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
The monster was severely injured and staggered to its feet.
When the dust settled, a deep fist-shaped mark was visible on the monster's chest. Its scales were shattered, and its flesh was mangled, as if it had been completely destroyed by an invisible force.
Lu Zhaozhao seized the opportunity, and the sword Niye appeared in her hand. She twirled the sword and aimed it at the monster's seriously injured area, then immediately thrust it there.
Strike while the iron is hot and kill it; with one sword stroke, blood gushed out.
The monster was struck again, and it struggled to get up, but each attempt ended in failure.
Lu Zhaozhao stood still, her breathing steady, as if the earth-shattering blow she had just delivered was merely a trivial matter for her. Confidence and composure shone in her eyes, as if everything had been within her expectations.
He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward, and a pure spiritual energy surged from his palm, transforming into a dazzling light that illuminated the entire battlefield.
Bathed in the light, fear and despair finally appeared in the beast's eyes. It understood that the human before it was no longer an opponent it could easily defeat. In despair and fear, the beast let out a final wail before losing all its breath.
The moment the monster was killed, its body suddenly dissipated, and its spiritual energy gathered into a bead, which flew toward Lu Zhaozhao's brow.
A cool sensation spread from my head to my whole body.
She narrowed her eyes, probing the power.
Without hesitation, she immediately sat down and entered a meditative state.
A soft, shimmering light surrounded her, and pure power enveloped her. In an instant, her meridians seemed to have undergone a baptism, leaving her feeling exceptionally relaxed.
She slowly closed her eyes, gently raised her hands, palms facing upwards, as if to catch the sweet dew falling from the sky.
As she took a deep breath, the surrounding air seemed to become heavy. The spiritual energy permeating the air seemed to be awakened by some mysterious force, and began to flow slowly, as if drawn by invisible threads, converging towards Lu Zhaozhao.
Lu Zhaozhao's fingertips began to tremble slightly, a sign that her internal spiritual energy was resonating with the external spiritual energy. She slowly brought her hands together, as if trying to grasp the gathering spiritual energy tightly. As her hands closed, the surrounding vortex of spiritual energy began to spin faster, forming a huge spiritual energy storm that enveloped her.
Enveloped in a storm of spiritual energy, Lu Zhaozhao's body began to glow faintly. She closed her eyes and focused intently on guiding this spiritual energy, directing it to flow along the meridians within her body.
As spiritual energy circulated, Lu Zhaozhao's body seemed to be filled with a warm power, which nourished every cell like a gentle stream. Her meridians were widened, the flow of spiritual energy became smoother, and her physical body was continuously strengthened by this power, becoming indestructible.
During this process, Lu Zhaozhao's breathing became deep and even, her heartbeat synchronized with the rhythm of heaven and earth, as if she had become one with this world. The spiritual energy within her body continuously merged with the spiritual energy outside, forming a powerful energy field that caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly.
Finally, when the last wisp of spiritual energy was completely absorbed, she suddenly opened her eyes, which shone with a dazzling light.
Her internal energy circulated, and her profound cultivation demonstrated her current level of attainment.
Return to emptiness!
She has reached the realm that a true master in the cultivation world should possess!
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