The mountains and rivers at the center of the Peach Blossom Spring are shrouded in an aura that is not only unsettling, but also seem to grow taller and heavier than ever before. The closer one gets, the greater the pressure becomes, making it impossible to approach and requiring one to look up in awe.
Countless afterimages appeared across the mountain peak, constantly shifting. They were a series of bizarre scenes: men and women in a dangerous environment being attacked by countless fist-sized meteorites, being beaten and tortured; and in a dark river, many people were being swept away by the raging waters, their pained and ferocious expressions moving Zhang Guodong.
"What... what's going on?" Zhang Guodong stood before the Mountain and River Peak, his eyes filled with shock. Such a situation had never occurred before. Just now, his mind had been clear, and the nine-story pagoda emitted a scorching heat; only now did he realize that the problem lay within the Peach Blossom Spring Space, within this Mountain and River Peak itself.
Zhang Guodong's expression was solemn as he gazed at the faintly lit ninety-nine ancient cyan steps. Countless runes emerged on them, indicating their extraordinary nature, and their ancient aura penetrated deep into his soul, as if a voice was calling him to step onto the steps. An almost magical allure compelled him to lift his foot and ascend.
At the end of the steps, there was a hazy gray area. As soon as one's mental energy entered, it was immediately cut off, ground, and torn apart. One's head spun, and a lot of mental energy was lost. One could not detect anything inside.
"Where did the stone tablet go after it flew into that end on its own last time? Does the mark of this nine-story pagoda really indicate that this Peach Blossom Spring has nine levels?" Zhang Guodong hesitated, caught in a dilemma. He wanted to explore the secrets of this Peach Blossom Spring, but he was also wary of the great danger behind it.
He has a family, parents, wife, children, a confidante, and close friends; you could say he has a lot. He values all of this very much.
Whether it's worth the risk is a very serious question.
Zhang Yindong stood there, lost in thought, torn between his inner turmoil and his own mind, forgetting his surroundings and the passage of time.
Not far away, Li Yun was awakened from her meditation. The aura emanating from the Mountain and River Peak was becoming increasingly fierce, making it impossible for her to continue her cultivation in peace.
"What happened here?" Li Yun stood up abruptly and looked in one direction. She saw Zhang Guodong staring blankly at Shanhe Peak, looking somewhat lost and confused.
Li Yun was taken aback, then became anxious. Had something happened to Guo Dong? Without thinking twice, she flew towards Zhang Guo Dong. Now, she was using all her life force, and could cover a hundred meters in just a few leaps.
"Guodong, wake up!" Li Yun reached Zhang Guodong, but he didn't notice her at all. Li Yun wanted to pinch him, but she was afraid that Zhang Guodong would go berserk. So she waved her hand in front of him and called out anxiously.
"Huh? What's wrong? What's wrong?" After calling out several times, Zhang Guodong finally snapped out of his daze, looking at Li Yun with confusion in his eyes.
"You didn't suffer a qi deviation? Whew, that startled me! Then why are you standing there? What's wrong with that little hill? I was cultivating, and I felt waves of pressure, it was very uncomfortable!" Li Yun patted her ample chest, stuck out her tongue, and muttered, looking very worried about her.
Looking at the towering peaks, Li Yun dared not approach. The aura there was very sharp. But Zhang Guodong couldn't sense it; instead, he felt a sense of familiarity with the aura.
It took Zhang Guodong a few seconds to truly come to his senses. He reached out and grabbed Li Yun's magnificent breasts, but instead of answering, he clicked his tongue and said, "I was just saying something was blocking my view. I didn't expect it to be this. My darling Yunyun, you're really not young anymore!"
Li Yun stared at Zhang Guodong in astonishment, her red lips parted. Then, feeling the groping hand, a blush spread across her face, and her body went numb. She stared blankly as the hand roamed over her body.
Her first instinct was to push away the groping hand, but her body didn't resist; instead, she felt a strange pleasure. Ah, that wicked hand was pinching her nipples, but it felt so good!
"Pervert!" Li Yun's face flushed red, and she felt a tingling sensation. Finally, she couldn't hold back any longer and, suppressing her shyness, retreated, freeing herself from Zhang Guodong's grip.
He inhaled the scent of that hand with ecstasy, his heart pounding even harder. Li Yun's call of him a lecher had stirred his heart, and he realized that this woman was already quite "mature" and ready to be taken. However, this was not the right time.
Zhang Guodong then laughed and asked, "What did you just say, darling?"
So, this scoundrel didn't even hear what I just said! How hateful!
Li Yun had no choice but to repeat what she had just said, and this time Zhang Guodong heard her clearly.
"Pressure?" Zhang Guodong muttered the word, his eyes lighting up. He didn't feel any discomfort, so he naturally couldn't sense any pressure. "I think I understand now, sigh, I still can't escape it!"
"Is hiding in Budi dangerous? Should we tell Senior Sister?" Li Yun asked nervously.
"No need, there shouldn't be any danger. See those steps? What's at the end of the steps? What's there?" Zhang Guodong said, pointing to the ninety-nine steps.
No one has answered this question.
Li Yun was starting to understand; Zhang Guodong wanted to advance his career.
"Can't you not go up? This place is enough for us to cultivate quickly!" Li Yun said worriedly, holding Zhang Guodong's hand. Although she was carefree, she wasn't stupid.
Everyone has a fear of the unknown, and she was no exception.
"At worst, someone else will keep you company."
As she said this, Li Yun was incredibly shy, but her eyes held a longing.
They hoped Zhang Guodong would agree.
"Haha, want to be a bride? Don't worry, I haven't lived enough yet. Hehe, of course I can't bear to die!" Zhang Guodong joked. Zhang Guodong loved to tease Li Yun when she was shy.
"Even a big shot like me can be shy sometimes." Zhang Guodong pinched her chin, and her shy and flustered eyes made him tremble. This stunningly beautiful woman was his.
"Let my husband try that 'little snake'!"
"No, waah!"
Li Yun made a token struggle before succumbing to Zhang Guodong's grasp. Zhang Guodong's kisses were elegant yet aggressive, making it impossible for her to refuse.
Li Yun's body gradually softened, and a feeling of spring washed over her. That scoundrel Zhang Guodong had actually messed up her clothes! Oh dear, his hand had even pulled up her bra! A warm sensation on her chest, and a large hand covered her. Li Yun suddenly squeezed her legs together tightly. That hand was so awful, darting around wildly; she was wet there.
She buried her head in embarrassment, seemingly resigned to her fate, yet also somewhat nervous, waiting for the next step, her heart pounding in her throat.
"Little girl, wait for me to come back! I'll take you when I get back!" Lost in thought, Zhang Guodong released her at some point. His voice woke her up. He casually groped Li Yun's round, fleshy buttocks and walked towards the mountain without looking back.
Li Yun suppressed the tingling sensation and quickly steadied herself. She opened her eyes, opened her mouth but didn't say anything.
Once Zhang Guodong has made a decision, she generally can't change it. She knows this place is extremely important to Zhang Guodong. Perhaps, just perhaps, this is another opportunity?
"I'll wait for you to come back!" Li Yun shouted to Zhang Guodong. After she shouted, Zhang Guodong teleported her out of the Peach Blossom Spring space.
This is a precautionary measure, and also a do-or-die situation.
Opportunities and risks always coexist, so Zhang Guodong has to be even more careful.
Standing close to the bottom of the first step, Zhang Guodong's emotions surged even more intensely; it was impossible for him not to be nervous. This time, the invisible protective force of the steps did not repel Zhang Guodong.
Clearly, this time, the time seems ripe to take the next step.
In that short time, the imagery on the mountain peak disappeared, but the profound meaning and ancient aura remained.
Standing at the bottom of the steps, Zhang Guodong's forehead was covered in sweat. His body suddenly felt several times heavier, making it difficult to move an inch; even his bones were creaking slightly. The pressure was immense! And this was before he had even stepped onto the steps. If each step made him feel heavier, he was in for a world of trouble!
"No, I have to take off the 500-kilogram lead apron first!" Zhang Guodong was extremely frustrated, so he had no choice but to remove the lead apron from his arms, legs, waist and other parts and throw it on the ground.
Once the clothes were removed, my body felt instantly lighter, and even with the pressure on me, it wasn't so agonizing or unbearable anymore.
Gritting his teeth, Zhang Guodong prepared himself. He was ready to withstand the immense pressure of each step. Perhaps this would be a major test?
"Huh?!" Zhang Guodong took a step forward and couldn't catch his breath. His head was so congested with blood that he almost fell over.
"What the hell is going on?"
The footsteps were firm and heavy, as if intending to support the weight. But once the foot touched the step, the pressure vanished into thin air! It was like putting effort into cotton, leaving one feeling suffocated and uncomfortable!
"Damn it, you can't fool people like this, can you?" Zhang Guodong couldn't help but curse upwards.
But there was no response from the steps.
Zhang Guodong cursed for a while, then took a few deep breaths to finally catch his breath. He even considered going downstairs to rest for a bit. These steps, or rather, the person who built this paradise, was absolutely a bastard!
They actually fooled them!
"Bang!"
Zhang Guodong turned to go down, but an invisible force slammed into him, sending him flying seven or eight steps away. He crashed into the steps, feeling dizzy and utterly disheveled! The force was exactly the same as the rebound he had encountered when he was climbing the steps.
"Ah!" Zhang Guodong roared in frustration.
It's amazing how it can get up but not down!
Fortunately, his current physical strength is already at level twenty-four, so this rebound force and impact are nothing to him. He just couldn't suppress his anger.
They're forcing themselves to go up the mountain?!
Zhang Guodong cursed the ancestors of the person who built this paradise space for eighteen generations, feeling that this person was a big liar and that he was the ignorant child who had been fooled!
First, I was drawn in by that mysterious call, then I was seduced by the countless films. Now I've climbed the steps, but I can't come down.
The emotional gap must be immense!
Zhang Guodong sat on the steps for a while to calm himself down.
Since there's no way down, there's only one path left: to the end. Surely the person who created this paradise wouldn't want their new master dead?
A nine-story pagoda should theoretically have nine stories; the final secret cannot be revealed until the ninth story is reached. Thinking this way, Zhang Guodong felt more confident and at ease.
"Now that we've confirmed there's no danger on the second floor, let's go!"
Zhang Guodong stood up, looked up, and started walking upwards. He took each step carefully and cautiously, yet smoothly. Ninety-nine steps weren't many; Zhang Guodong reached the top in just a few minutes.
Looking back, the view outside was completely obscured, a hazy blur, as if we were in the clouds. All around was quiet and monotonous.
Zhang Guodong took a deep breath, his eyes resolute, and resolutely stepped into the gray airflow, his figure instantly swallowed up!
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