"call!"
As evening approached, he gathered his breath and exhaled a breath of stale air.
It still doesn't work!
After several months of cultivation, the nascent soul had recovered completely, but it made no further progress, and its half-closed eyes could not be fully opened no matter what it tried.
The spiritual energy barrier within the body could not be completely broken through.
The spiritual energy within Tongtian Peak was like a drop in the ocean for her. Without cultivating for thousands of years, how could she possibly condense a massive amount of spiritual power to break through the barrier?
Knowing that meditation would be of no use, Xiang Wan simply relaxed and wandered around Sui Xushan Mountain at will, taking the opportunity to get to know the surrounding environment.
Suixu Mountain comprises nine lakes and eight peaks, covering a vast area. The forbidden area and Tongtian Peak are surrounded by these mountains and lakes. Looking down from above, one can see that these mountains and lakes are arranged in a very regular pattern, like a large formation, each closely connected to the others.
The mountain path winds and twists, and the roadside flowers and plants bloom in profusion, seemingly never showing any signs of decay.
The green bamboos by the lake swayed merrily without any wind.
The disciples from various lakes and mountains, except for those who had to come out, were all busy with their cultivation, so Xiang Wan didn't encounter many people along the way.
The little cloud-dream beast was running wild, going almost everywhere except for areas with restrictions. However, it didn't go far; after a while, it would run back.
It was frightened by Xiang's sudden departure one evening.
She almost self-destructed; how could the little cloud dream beast not be scared?
The red ball was being nurtured in the side hall, and Ziyi would come to check on it every few days, using her immortal power to continuously nurture its body.
As Xiang Wan met with Zi Yi more often, she gradually discovered that he was somewhat cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Zi Yi remembered that one request.
Back in the side hall, having not seen Ziyi for several days, I felt a bit lonely while meditating alone.
A month later, the heavens and earth trembled, and incoherent murmurs echoed through the sky, carrying an air of ancient vicissitudes.
"The Divine Ruins are now fully open. Xiang Wan, you will explore with Sui Xushan's disciples. Remember, you must guard your mind." Zi Yi instructed, then placed a jade stone imbued with immortal power into Xiang Wan's hand. "Take it with you."
After several months of recuperation, Red Ball had fully recovered from its injuries, but it had not yet regained consciousness. Purple Robe didn't know when it would wake up, so she simply asked Xiang Wan to take it with her.
"Master, won't you come with me?" Xiang Wan stroked the soft fur of the red ball, looking at Zi Yi with hopeful eyes.
If he were there, entering the ruins of the sacred site wouldn't be called an adventure, but a leisurely stroll.
The woman in purple raised her head, her eyes gazing at the layers of mist outside the hall. "That place is not suitable for immortals."
Xiang Wan was about to ask why, but seeing his solemn expression, she remained silent.
She didn't want to disrupt the rare tranquility before parting.
"Master, you'll always be here, right?"
"In this world, there is no one I miss but my master."
"When I come back, I won't leave. I'll stay on Tongtian Peak and take care of all the trivial matters for Master so that Master can concentrate on cultivation."
"Master, I feel at ease when you are around."
"Master, wait for me to come back!"
Several days have passed since she left, but Zi Yi still stands on the stone platform outside Shuiyun Palace, gazing into the distance.
He didn't realize that habit is a terrible thing. Having disciples and not having disciples makes a real difference.
Even though they don't see each other often, knowing she's there always makes me want to check on my disciple's progress in cultivation and see if he's encountered any difficulties.
Since he saved her last time, she has stopped asking those troublesome questions.
He felt a little uneasy that she didn't ask.
By imbuing it with divine power, he visited her place more often.
This is not a good sign!
He left...
It's good that he's left; he should be able to calm down and focus on his cultivation.
Sui Xushan's disciple Huan Qi led the group aboard a flying boat and sped toward the entrance to the ruins of the divine relic.
Xiang Wan didn't know many people. The only people she had spoken to were Lan Sishiba and a mountain lord she had met once.
"When entering the ruins of the sacred site, do not wander around; travel in groups."
Many people have gone in before and drawn maps afterward, but no two people followed the same path. So even if we give you the maps, they will be of no use other than misleading you.
The ruins of the divine relic are unlike any other trial grounds; the situation inside is complex and constantly changing. But don't worry, as long as you survive, you'll be kicked out when the time comes.
If you come across something good, take it if you can; if you can't, don't force it. Sometimes, the most tragic thing is to have the chance to take something but not the chance to use it.
If you encounter disciples from other races, do not engage in conflict; leave as quickly as possible. What you encounter may not be a real person; it is highly likely that they are something else in disguise.
There are many illusions, traps, and killing formations inside, so be careful before making any decisions.
Each of us, disciples of Sui Xushan, has been given a token. When you encounter a fellow disciple, it's best to confirm their identity first.
Finally, I'll leave you with this advice: stay focused, save your lives, and you'll return as heroes. Remember that?
All the disciples stood up and respectfully said, "Disciples will obey the Mountain Master's instructions!"
The mountain lord nodded slowly, gesturing for Huan Qi to come over, and began to speak with him.
Xiang Wan sat silently by the boat, looking out through the transparent barrier. The mountains and lakes to the north had turned into scorched, bubble-covered swamps to the south. It was the complete opposite of the forests and flowers she saw in the distance.
She saw the spot where she had fallen; it was near a large lake to the west, not far from the swamp. Luckily, she had been heading north, otherwise she probably would have been stuck in the swamp and wouldn't have been able to get out.
"A few months ago, you were still the junior sister. I never thought you could be compared to the mountain lord and the others now. Congratulations!"
Lan Sishi sat down next to Xiang Wan, acting as if they were old friends.
Xiang Wan tilted her head and noticed that he had reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, so she nodded and said, "We are fellow disciples, you can just call me Xiang Wan."
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Xiang Wan, you’re probably the one with the highest cultivation level besides Huan Qi when we entered the Divine Ruins this time. If you don’t mind, how about we team up? I have some experience that I can share with you, which might help us avoid some trouble.” Lan Sishi lowered his voice and spoke in a tone that only the two of them could hear.
Xiang Wan hesitated, and Lan Forty-Eight continued, "Although our Lord Lan Shan said that having a map is useless, nothing is absolute. I've done a lot of research for this exploration of the Divine Ruins. Have you heard of the Underground Market? Tan Ketao and I have exchanged a lot of information about it. All we're missing is a reliable teammate. How about it, considering joining us?"
Xiang Wan turned her head and saw a disciple, also dressed in blue, nod at her.
She thought about it for a moment and nodded in agreement.
No matter what comes next, having a companion seems like a good option.
Seeing that she had agreed, Lan Forty-Eight took something out of his storage bag and handed it over, "A long-distance communication bracelet, one for each of the three of us. Just inject spiritual energy and we can make calls, isn't that generous enough?"
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