Source of "It Turns Out I Was Really the Protagonist":
Li Sisui had also dreamed of magical scenes of flying and escaping, but today, experiencing it firsthand, he felt none of the carefree joy he had imagined. Instead, he was left with only three words:
"Too high!"
Although Li Sisui wasn't afraid of heights, the red ribbon's flight altitude was even higher than that of airplanes in his previous life. Clouds swirled around him, and most importantly, he didn't even have a seatbelt. The red ribbon beneath his feet was almost transparent, and there was nothing around him to grab onto. It was incredibly thrilling, and he felt like his underwear was being blown out of his pants. The intense sensation was so intense that even with a beautiful woman in front of him, he had no time to appreciate it and just wanted to land as soon as possible!
He was just an ordinary office worker, not a special agent or assassin, much less a genius. It was impossible for him to be decisive and ruthless right after transmigrating, or to be a natural-born expert. Three days was only enough time for him to gain a basic understanding of this unfamiliar world. As for cultivating the Heavenly Tribulation, he simply didn't have time to study it!
Li Sisui was also quite troubled. He felt uncomfortable under Leng Rushuang's amused gaze. After all, lying so flat in front of the fairy was a bit beneath him. But then he thought that he didn't intend to be a simp anymore. Let it be, it's just a matter of each getting what they want!
The two sped through the clouds for about twenty minutes when Leng Rushuang's eyes suddenly lit up. She saw that at the end of the clouds, there were towering peaks surrounded by lush vegetation. It was the legendary Mount Fugu. Even someone as strong as Leng Rushuang was seeing it for the first time. With her current cultivation level, she was not able to climb it alone. However, the sacred place she once longed for had now become her forbidden territory. But compared to freedom, this was nothing.
Leng Rushuang took a deep breath, and the red ribbon sped up even more. Li Sisui's body tensed up accordingly, feeling that these twenty-odd minutes were the longest time he had ever experienced. Fortunately, he could smell the fragrance of grass and trees in his nose, and he felt his body sinking down, which meant they must have arrived at their destination.
After the two flew out of the Tianmen Sect, they landed on a hill in Fugu Mountain. Surrounded by dense forests and fresh air, Leng Rushuang could easily sense that the surrounding spiritual energy was abundant. It was indeed the legendary Fugu Mountain. However, she didn't have time to cultivate now. The most important thing was to run away!
With Leng Rushuang's current cultivation level, she is nothing on Mount Fugu, not to mention carrying a burden of a Divine Illumination stage cultivator. Now, let alone the Tianmen Sect, any random cultivator from Mount Fugu could easily annihilate them both. It would be best to leave this place as soon as possible.
After catching her breath for a moment, Leng Rushuang closed her eyes and began to sense things. Before long, a look of surprise appeared on her face, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself:
"The mountain-descending formation is right under my feet! What incredible luck!"
The Descending Mountain Formation is not fixed in one place, but floats around the entire Fugu Mountain. Only cultivators whose cultivation level is between the threshold of the Ascending Mountain Formation can sense it. Those whose cultivation level is too high or too low cannot sense the specific location of the Descending Mountain Formation.
Not only is the location of the descending mountain formation random, but the number of formations appearing at the same time is also random. Sometimes there is only one, while at other times several will appear instantly. The variations are endless and difficult to generalize. Sometimes, due to the distance being too far, one can only choose to continue waiting.
Because of this characteristic, some cultivators with low cultivation levels make a living by helping high-level cultivators who want to descend the mountain to locate the location of the descending formation and guide them down the mountain, earning a considerable reward. Cultivators who engage in this profession are called guides.
However, being a guide is ultimately a dangerous profession, one that depends on luck. In addition, since the clients are all high-level cultivators, it is not uncommon for them to abandon their clients after they have served their purpose and even kill them to cover their tracks. If one does not have the ability to escape and protect their life, ordinary cultivators would not dare to do this job. It is a high-risk, high-reward profession.
After all, what legitimate cultivator would want to go down the mountain for no reason? They all wish to stay on the mountain and cultivate diligently, hoping to one day reach a higher level. Only those who can't make it on the mountain will choose to go down. Because most of these are one-off deals, the fees charged by guides are often not low, and some are even frighteningly high.
Because of the huge profit margin, a complete closed-loop industrial chain has gradually formed. Any sect with a little strength has its own dedicated guides. After all, for every person who goes down the mountain, there is someone who goes up. As long as the price is right, there is no problem. Moreover, the operation of a sect cannot rely solely on hard work. Pills, magic treasures, spirit stones, medicinal herbs, cultivation techniques, and secret arts are consumed in huge quantities every day. Without some means of income, it would be impossible to continue operating.
Although large and small sects have joined, it does not hinder independent cultivators from becoming guides. After all, this is still a business that relies on luck and chance. Moreover, industry scandals such as double-crossing are more likely to happen to guides from large sects. On the contrary, some independent cultivators are more favored.
It took Li Sisui three days to gain a slight understanding, and he couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate. If it weren't for Leng Rushuang, he really wouldn't know how to leave Fugu Mountain. After all, with his cultivation level, he wouldn't be able to sense the descending formation on Fugu Mountain. Now, being with Leng Rushuang is a perfect match. She leads Li Sisui into Sage Hill, and Li Sisui leads her into Wulipo. Perfect!
As soon as Leng Rushuang finished speaking, she summoned a red ribbon and rushed straight to Li Sisui's waist. After wrapping it tightly around several times, she summoned the red ribbon at her feet and plunged it down. With Leng Rushuang's red ribbon securing her, Li Sisui's fear of heights was greatly reduced. He couldn't help but glance at Leng Rushuang a few more times. Despite her coldness, she wasn't a bad person at heart.
The two plunged into the clouds at the foot of the hill and disappeared. A short while later, a young man arrived at the hilltop, watching the swirling clouds below slowly dissipate. He stamped his foot angrily and said:
"Damn it! How come the mountain-descending formation is so close to the sect? This kid's luck is extraordinary. Looks like I'll have to make a trip to Sage Hill!"
After saying that, the young man glared at the foot of the hill and then disappeared in a flash.
This was Li Sisui's first time entering this so-called descending mountain formation. The sounds around him suddenly disappeared, as if he had entered a vacuum. The surroundings were a vast expanse of white, with no sense of direction whatsoever. The two of them were simply sinking down. In this descending mountain formation, even the concept of time became somewhat blurred.
Fortunately, this situation did not last long. As their senses returned, the two fell out of the clouds again and landed on a towering tree. The sky was covered with dark clouds, the air was cold and damp, and as far as the eye could see, there was an endless sea of trees, like a primeval forest. This was Sage Hill!
Leng Rushuang was clearly very familiar with her surroundings. After looking around, she relaxed a lot. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly seemed to sense something. With a wave of her hand, a red glow rose up, enveloping the two of them. Then the red light dissipated and gradually blended into the surrounding environment. She had actually used her technique to hide herself!
Li Sisui was completely bewildered, not knowing what was wrong with Leng Rushuang.
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