Longhu Mountain stands majestically, its peaks shrouded in mist and clouds, giving people a sense of mystery and sublimity.
Qin Ze stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the summit.
"Longhu Mountain... let's see what interesting things you can bring me..."
When Qin Ze and his group arrived at the foot of Longhu Mountain, they saw two Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain already waiting there with smiles on their faces, welcoming their arrival.
As Qin Ze and his group approached, the two Taoist priests bowed in unison. One of the priests said, "Welcome to Longhu Mountain, young master of the Qin family, Qin Ze."
Qin Ze smiled slightly, nodded politely in return, and then followed the Taoists up the mountain.
As Qin Ze stepped onto the mountain path, he couldn't help but feel a special atmosphere, as if the mountain was filled with ancient and mysterious power.
As soon as he stepped onto the mountaintop, Qin Ze felt an unusual aura rushing towards him, and he involuntarily turned his head to look in that direction.
At the top of a pine tree sat a woman, her demeanor ethereal and otherworldly, like an elf from a fairyland.
The woman sat gracefully atop a pine tree, her ethereal beauty seemingly blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
She wore an elegant white dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, and her fairy-like face radiated a soft glow in the sunlight.
Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and a gentle breeze blew by, softly swaying her strands, creating an ethereal, poetic effect.
Zhang Yuechen's face was delicate and beautiful, with a mysterious light shining between her brows and eyes, as if she possessed endless wisdom.
Her eyes were like bright stars, deep and clear, as if they could see into people's hearts. The corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, with a faint smile that made people feel relaxed and happy.
Her posture was dignified and elegant, sitting on the pine tree, like a fairy under the blue sky.
Her aura was serene and profound, as if she were one with heaven and earth, radiating a power that brought peace and tranquility.
Qin Ze, who was sitting opposite her, felt an invisible pressure.
Qin Ze unconsciously narrowed his eyes. A Grandmaster, and one of the top Grandmasters at that!
Wang Ying, Zhang Han, and the others couldn't help but focus their attention on this woman, sensing the unique aura emanating from her.
Qin Ze snapped out of his daze and smiled slightly. He vaguely sensed a familiar feeling about this woman, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
Just as Qin Ze was about to ask, one of the Taoist priests stepped forward, bowed to the woman, and said, "Uncle-Master, this is Qin Ze, the young master of the Qin family, who has come to Longhu Mountain on special occasion."
The woman raised her eyes, her gaze falling on Qin Ze. She smiled and nodded, her voice clear as a silver bell: "Welcome, Young Master Qin Ze. It is truly an honor for you to visit my Longhu Mountain."
Qin Ze smiled slightly, sensing the woman's extraordinary demeanor, and couldn't help but ask, "May I ask who this is...?"
The Taoist priest quickly introduced, "This is our junior uncle from Longhu Mountain, Zhang Yuechen."
Upon hearing the name, Qin Ze's eyes lit up as he recalled the plot of the novel.
Zhang Yuechen, the legendary reincarnation of the Mysterious Maiden, is a woman who can communicate with gods and possesses ineffable mysterious powers.
Qin Ze bowed to Zhang Yuechen and said, "So it's Master Zhang!"
Zhang Yuechen smiled slightly, without giving much of a response, but her gaze lingered on Qin Ze for a moment, as if she had gained some insight.
Zhang Yuechen bowed gracefully to Qin Ze, her composure and confidence revealing her profound cultivation and deep inner strength.
Then, she smiled slightly and said to Qin Ze in a gentle tone, "Young Master Qin, in the future I see, it is not you who will come here... But your presence at Longhu Mountain today must have an extraordinary reason. However, before you explore higher levels of cultivation, perhaps you still need to refine your inner self."
She raised her finger and gently brushed it across her forehead, a faint breeze seemingly rippling around it, as if her fingertips carried a mysterious power.
She then gestured to the two Taoist priests beside her, who stepped forward and stood respectfully beside Zhang Yuechen.
"Take them to the main hall of Longhu Mountain." Zhang Yuechen's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, both tender and mysterious. The two Taoist priests nodded and immediately led Qin Ze and the others away from the mountaintop.
Zhang Yuechen stood there, her gaze fixed on the distant mountains and rivers, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.
She murmured to herself, "The secrets of heaven are ever-changing, and there are bound to be many unknown variables on the path of cultivation. This young man may truly be able to bring about change."
A thoughtful look flickered between her brows, as if she were searching for something hidden.
Her voice gradually drifted away in the mountain breeze, carrying a hint of mystery, as if she were telling a secret unknown to others.
In the distance, Qin Ze frowned slightly, glancing subtly at Zhang Yuechen's retreating figure.
"As expected, this woman is no ordinary person..."
He recalled that in the original novel's world, Zhang Yuechen's mystery and otherworldly temperament had deeply attracted him.
She always seemed to be hiding countless secrets, like an ancient, unopened scripture, making it impossible to predict her next move or her true purpose.
In the original novel, Zhang Yuechen often appears at crucial moments, interfering with the direction of the plot in a detached manner.
Each of her appearances is accompanied by a mysterious atmosphere, making people feel that she does not belong to this mortal world, but is a being from a higher dimension.
Even in the finale, when Chu Tian reached the pinnacle of cultivation and the stories of the other main characters came to an end, Zhang Yuechen still maintained her veil of mystery, not revealing her background or true purpose.
Qin Ze and his group finally arrived at the main hall of Longhu Mountain. This solemn and magnificent hall seemed to carry countless histories and traditions.
In the center of the main hall, an elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom sat upright, his aura as steady as a mountain, as solid as the earth itself.
This is Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain, a figure with a lofty status in the cultivation world.
Zhang Tianshi's gaze pierced through the mists of time as he looked at Qin Ze and the others, his smile kind and gentle.
His voice was calm yet authoritative: "I am Zhang Huai Ren, and I greet young friend Qin Ze."
Qin Ze felt Zhang Tianshi's profound cultivation and was filled with admiration. He quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Zhang Tianshi is the esteemed Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, and is my senior."
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