Chapter 1101
More Challenges
Yang Ling and Long Xuan exchanged a smile and walked over: "Thanks to Senior Ni Chang, our cultivation world was spared a great calamity this time."
Ni Chang shook her head and smiled, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I couldn't have done all this by myself."
"That's true, but Senior Ni Chang's strength is truly admirable," Long Xuan said respectfully. "I wonder what Senior's plans are next?"
Ni Chang gazed into the distance, her eyes deep: "Although the Immortal King was defeated, this battle also showed us the shortcomings of the cultivation world. I think we should take this opportunity to strengthen our cultivation and improve our strength in order to cope with more challenges that may arise in the future."
“Senior is right.” Yang Ling nodded in agreement. “We do need to cultivate more diligently in order to safeguard the peace of the cultivation world.”
Everyone agreed, and a discussion about the future of the cultivation world began.
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Several days later, messages came from various sects in the cultivation world, inviting Ni Chang and the others to exchange cultivation experiences. After discussing with the others, Ni Chang decided to split up and go to the various sects to teach cultivation methods, so as to jointly improve the overall strength of the cultivation world.
Ni Chang arrived at the "Heavenly Sword Sect," renowned for its swordsmanship, and received a warm welcome from the sect leader and all the disciples. The Heavenly Sword Sect's swordsmanship was known for its sharpness, but the disciples also encountered many bottlenecks in their training.
"Senior Ni Chang, may I ask how one can better comprehend the sword intent when practicing sword techniques?" a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect asked respectfully.
Ni Chang smiled slightly, and with a gentle wave of her golden immortal sword, a sword aura pierced the sky: "Sword intent originates from within. You need to use your heart to feel the sword's agility and power, and become one with it. When you truly comprehend sword intent, your swordsmanship will naturally reach a higher level."
The disciples nodded in agreement, indicating that they had benefited greatly from the experience.
Meanwhile, Feng Wu and Yun Meng arrived at the "Dan Ding Sect," renowned for its alchemy. The alchemists there had a deep understanding of elixirs, but they were puzzled about how to improve their alchemy skills.
"Seniors, may I ask how to better control the heat during the alchemy process?" an alchemist humbly asked.
Feng Wu and Yun Meng exchanged a smile, and Yun Meng said, "Mastering the heat requires rich experience and keen insight. During the alchemy process, you must pay close attention to the changes inside the furnace and adjust the heat to ensure the quality of the pills."
Feng Wu added, "In addition, mindset is also very important. Alchemy requires patience and meticulousness; being impatient for quick results often affects the quality of the pills."
The alchemists expressed their gratitude after hearing this, and gained a deeper understanding of the art of alchemy.
Yang Ling and Long Xuan then went to the "Talisman Sect," renowned for its talismans. The talisman masters there had unique insights into the creation and use of talismans, but they encountered difficulties in how to innovate their talismans.
"Seniors, our Talisman Sect has been working hard to research new talismans, but progress has been slow. Do you have any suggestions?" a talisman master asked sincerely.
Yang Ling pondered for a moment and then said, "Creating new talismans is indeed not easy. I think you can find inspiration from all things in nature and incorporate the power of heaven and earth into the talismans. Perhaps that will lead to a breakthrough."
Long Xuan nodded in agreement: "Yes, the essence of talismans is to draw upon the power of heaven and earth. Only by deeply understanding the mysteries of heaven and earth can we create more powerful talismans."
The spellcasters were enlightened upon hearing this and were filled with confidence in their innovation of spells.
With the help of Ni Chang and others, all the major sects in the cultivation world have made significant progress. The disciples' cultivation levels have improved, and the strength of the major sects has become increasingly powerful.
However, the peaceful days did not last long. Several months later, news suddenly spread throughout the cultivation world: a mysterious force was secretly manipulating the cultivation world, attempting to unleash a catastrophe. Upon hearing this, Ni Chang and the others immediately convened a meeting of all the major sects to discuss countermeasures.
"This mysterious force should not be underestimated; we must find out the truth as soon as possible," Ni Chang said solemnly.
Feng Wu nodded in agreement: "That's right, we can't just sit idly by. I'm willing to lead a team to investigate the origins and purpose of this force."
“I’m willing to go too,” Yunmeng, Yang Ling, and Long Xuan said in unison.
Seeing the determined looks in everyone's eyes, Ni Chang felt gratified: "Alright! Let's work together to uncover the true nature of this mysterious force!"
Yang Ling stood at the end of the valley, looking down at the scenery below. His eyes were filled with contemplation, and the words Ni Chang had just said echoed in his ears: "This mysterious force should not be underestimated. We must find out the truth as soon as possible."
"Yang Ling, what are you thinking about?" Long Xuan's voice came from behind. He walked to Yang Ling's side and patted him on the shoulder.
"I'm trying to figure out how to find traces of this mysterious force," Yang Ling replied, his gaze still fixed on the distance.
“This matter is indeed quite tricky, but we have already discussed it. Feng Wu and Yun Meng will go to the east to investigate, while you and I will be in charge of the west,” Long Xuan said, his tone tinged with excitement. “I heard there is a mysterious dark forest in the west, where we might be able to find some clues.”
"The Dark Forest?" Yang Ling murmured, having already made up his mind. "Then let's set off."
The two packed their belongings and immediately set off for the Dark Forest to the west. This forest has been shrouded in mystery and danger since ancient times, and many cultivators have disappeared within it, with no definite news ever reported back.
"Yang Ling, do you think that mysterious force might be in this forest?" Long Xuan asked as he flew.
“That’s possible,” Yang Ling said in a deep voice. “However, we must proceed with caution; the dangers of this forest should not be underestimated.”
They soon reached the edge of the Dark Forest, where the air seemed to instantly become cold and oppressive. The dense canopy blocked out the sunlight, making the interior of the forest exceptionally dark.
"Let's go." Yang Ling took the lead and stepped into the forest, with Long Xuan following closely behind.
They walked through the forest for a long time and found that the spiritual energy here was unusually disordered, as if it had been disturbed by some force. Suddenly, a faint sound came from ahead.
"What's that sound?" Long Xuan asked alertly, his immortal sword already drawn.
"Don't make any rash moves," Yang Ling said in a low voice, his gaze fixed on a patch of bushes ahead.
The bushes suddenly rustled, and a figure slowly emerged. It was a man dressed in a black robe, his face pale, his eyes gleaming with a cold light.
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing here?" the man in black robes asked coldly, his voice carrying a hint of threat.
"We are cultivators from the cultivation world, here to investigate the anomalies in this forest," Yang Ling replied in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on the man in black robes. (End of Chapter)