Chapter 1108
Completely Resolved
Shiji and her junior sister returned to their room and began to discuss their next plan in detail.
“We can’t always be on the defensive,” Shi Ji said calmly. “We must find the enemy’s stronghold and solve the problem at its source.”
The junior sister nodded. "You're right, we need to take the initiative. However, with our current strength, we're not strong enough to completely destroy them; we need more allies and resources."
“First, we need to confirm the enemy’s exact location.” Shi Ji pondered for a moment. “I’ve recently heard that there are signs of their activity in the East China Sea. We can start our investigation from there.”
“Okay, I’ll contact a few reliable friends and ask them to help gather intelligence,” my junior sister suggested. “We’ll split up; that will be more efficient.”
And so, the two began their new plan. After a whole night of discussion and preparation, Shiji and her junior sister set off early the next morning.
Shi Ji traveled to the East China Sea, encountering various difficulties and obstacles along the way, but with his wisdom and strength, he turned danger into safety time and time again. After several days of travel, he finally discovered traces of the enemy on a desolate coastline.
The junior sister returned to her fellow cultivator friends and explained the situation, gaining the support of many. Everyone expressed their willingness to fight against this evil force together.
Meanwhile, the enemy wasn't idle either. After being intimidated by Shi Ji and her junior sister's strength, they began to readjust their deployment and sent out more and stronger cultivators to deal with them.
"We must eliminate them completely this time!" the enemy leader said through gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
A few days later, at a hidden base in the East China Sea, Shi Ji and her junior sister's team successfully reunited. They carefully analyzed the enemy's defenses and formulated a meticulous battle plan.
As night fell, the operation officially began. Shi Ji and her junior sister led their team to stealthily infiltrate the enemy base, using the Netherworld Shadow Technique to move freely through the enemy's defenses. The enemy was completely unprepared for their swift counterattack and was caught off guard.
A fierce battle erupted once more, spiritual energy surging in the air, its shimmering light illuminating the night. Shi Ji and her junior sister coordinated perfectly, their attacks flowing like water, leaving their enemies utterly defenseless.
"Protect the Taixu Mirror!" Shi Ji shouted, releasing a powerful wave of spiritual energy that repelled a wave of enemies.
The junior sister was equally formidable, her illusions constantly shifting to confuse the enemy and prevent them from making a move. The tide of battle gradually turned in their favor.
Finally, after a hard-fought battle, they completely destroyed the enemy's base. The enemy's leader, a cultivator, collapsed, his eyes filled with terror as he stared at Shi Ji and his junior sister.
“We lost…” he murmured, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.
Shi Ji stepped forward and looked at him coldly. "This is your own fault. The Tai Xu Mirror will not fall into your hands."
The junior sister nodded, "From now on, you will no longer be able to threaten us."
The joy of victory filled the air, and Shiji and her junior sister's team cheered. Through this battle, they not only protected the Taixu Mirror but also dealt a heavy blow to the enemy's arrogance.
"We've succeeded!" a friend exclaimed excitedly. "From today onwards, we no longer have to worry about enemy attacks."
Shi Ji smiled slightly, but her eyes remained vigilant. "Yes, we succeeded, but that doesn't mean we can let our guard down. We need to evacuate immediately, in case there are other enemies."
The junior sister agreed, "Shiji is right, we can't stay here any longer. Everyone pack up, we'll leave right away."
One of the team members stepped forward, looking at Shi Ji and his junior sister with admiration in his eyes. "Shi Ji, junior sister, we really owe you a lot this time. What should we do next?"
Shi Ji took a deep breath. "First, we need to ensure the safety of the Taixu Mirror, and then find a safe place to rest. After that, we need to replan our route and avoid any potential enemies."
The junior sister added, "At the same time, we must also improve our cultivation. Only in this way can we better protect the Taixu Mirror and resist more enemies."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Then let's set off now," Shi Ji ordered.
Just as everyone was about to leave, a figure suddenly emerged from the shadows. This person was dressed in a black robe, and his face was hidden in the shadow of the hood, making it impossible to see his true appearance.
“Wait, everyone.” The man in black robes spoke, his voice calm and deep, “Before you left, did you consider that this victory might attract even more enemies? The value of the Taixu Mirror far exceeds what you can imagine.”
Shi Ji immediately became alert. He stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? What do you want to say?"
The man in black chuckled lightly, "Who I am is not important. What is important is that the Tai Xu Mirror you now possess has already attracted the attention of many forces. This victory is just the beginning."
The junior sister also stepped forward and stood side by side with Shi Ji. "Since you know so much, what are your insights?"
The man in black robes slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of deep eyes. “I dare not presume to offer such insightful advice, but I suggest you find a more secluded place to hide the Tai Xu Mirror, and at the same time strengthen your own cultivation to prepare for potentially stronger enemies in the future.”
Shi Ji and her junior sister exchanged a glance, both seeing the doubt and wariness in each other's eyes. What was the origin of this mysterious man in black robes? And could his words be trusted?
"Why should we believe you?" Shi Ji asked bluntly.
The man in black robes chuckled. "You don't need to believe me, but you do need to believe that the importance of the Tai Xu Mirror far exceeds your imagination, and those eyeing it are not just these rabble defeated by you tonight." The junior sister frowned. "Then what suggestions do you have?"
“Find a powerful ally,” the man in black whispered, “an ally who can hold your ground in the storm.”
Shi Ji snorted coldly, "Such an ally is probably hard to find, isn't it?"
“Perhaps,” the man in black smiled mysteriously, “but if you are willing, I can show you the way.”
The junior sister and Shi Ji exchanged glances again, a resolute glint in their eyes. They knew that this mysterious man in black robes might be their only clue at the moment.
"Please speak," Shi Ji said in a deep voice.
Shi Ji's will was as firm as a rock; no matter how much the dark energy eroded him, he refused to compromise. Amidst the excruciating pain, he constantly recalled his sect's teachings and his years of cultivation. He absolutely could not allow the sect's secret techniques to fall into the hands of the dark forces.
Just when Shi Ji was on the verge of despair, a dazzling light descended from the sky, piercing through the layers of oppressive dark energy. Within the light, a figure gradually appeared—it was Shi Ji's master, the sect leader Cang Longzi.
"Release my disciple!" Canglongzi roared, then waved his whisk, a powerful surge of spiritual energy instantly forcing back the Dark Leader. Shiji felt the dark energy on her body gradually dissipate, and her body slowly regained some strength.
The Dark Leader was taken aback by Canglongzi's sudden appearance, but quickly regained his composure and sneered, "Canglongzi, you actually came in person. It seems that this Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique is indeed your sect's most treasured artifact."
"Shut up!" Canglongzi shouted sternly. "The Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique is not something you dark bastards can touch. Today I will cleanse the sect and rid the righteous path of this scourge!" With that, he waved his whisk, and streams of spiritual energy transformed into sharp sword beams, heading straight for the leader of the darkness.
The Dark Leader, not to be outdone, gathered dark energy in his hands to meet the Azure Dragon Prince's attack. The two were evenly matched, and for a time, neither could gain the upper hand. The aftershocks of the battle continued to spread, causing buildings around the training ground to collapse, and the massive shockwaves blasted the onlookers back several feet.
Watching his master's fierce battle with the leader of the darkness, Shi Ji was filled with gratitude and determination. He knew his current strength was insufficient to help, but he couldn't just stand by and do nothing. He circulated the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique, striving to heal his injuries, while simultaneously focusing his attention on the black-robed cultivators around him.
Seeing that Shi Ji had regained some of her strength, the black-robed cultivators immediately surrounded her again. They wanted to take advantage of the chaos to defeat Shi Ji, but she was no longer the same as before. Her figure moved like a ghost among the enemies, each strike containing immense power, knocking them down one by one.
The battle raged on for a long time, and the duel between Canglongzi and the Dark Leader gradually reached its climax. Just then, a glint flashed in Canglongzi's eyes. He seized an opening in the Dark Leader's defenses and unleashed the sect's most powerful secret technique—"Mysterious Heaven Slash".
A massive sword aura descended from the sky. The Dark Leader was unable to dodge in time and was struck heavily by the sword aura. His body was sent flying several feet backward and crashed heavily to the ground. He struggled to get up, but the power of the sword aura had already damaged his meridians, and he could no longer stand.
"Today, the forces of darkness will be eradicated by us!" Canglongzi declared majestically. With a wave of his hand, the sect disciples surrounded the remaining forces of the Dark Alliance and captured them all.
Encouraged by his master, Shi Ji became even more determined in his cultivation. He returned to his cultivation room and continued to immerse himself in the study of the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique, while also exploring higher levels of cultivation. He knew that the road ahead would be even more difficult, but he was prepared to meet all challenges.
Time flowed by quietly, and Shi Ji's cultivation improved day by day. He gradually grasped the profound mysteries of the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique and mastered it. He not only relied on the power of the technique itself, but also combined his comprehension with the power of heaven and earth, forming a unique fighting style.
On this day, news spread within the sect: the remnants of the Dark Alliance had secretly gathered somewhere, attempting a comeback. Shi Ji volunteered to go and wipe out these remaining forces. After a moment's thought, Cang Longzi nodded in agreement and sent several capable disciples to accompany him.
Led by Shi Ji, the team finally arrived at the place mentioned in the message after several days of trekking. It was a gloomy valley, shrouded in a heavy aura of darkness, clearly a stronghold of the Dark Alliance.
He signaled to his men to proceed cautiously, and they stealthily crept deeper into the valley. Just as they approached a hidden cave, a sharp shout suddenly rang out: "Who dares to trespass here!"
Shi Ji's heart tightened, and she immediately signaled the team to spread out and be on guard. A group of black-robed cultivators poured out of the cave, led by a middle-aged man with a gloomy face and a strong killing intent in his eyes.
"You righteous cultivators dare to trespass on the territory of our Dark Alliance! You're courting death!" the middle-aged man roared, then waved his hand to signal his men to launch an attack.
Shi Ji, undaunted, stepped forward to meet the enemy. He activated the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique, his figure flashing like lightning among the enemies, each strike precise and accurate, instantly felling several black-robed cultivators. At the same time, the other disciples also launched their own offensive, repelling the enemies one by one.
However, the middle-aged man was clearly no ordinary person. He snorted coldly and gathered a powerful surge of dark energy in his hands, which he thrust directly at Shi Ji. Sensing the power of her opponent, Shi Ji dared not be careless and immediately activated her cultivation technique to meet the attack with all her might.
The battle between the two was extremely fierce, with dark energy and spiritual power intertwining and colliding in the air, creating waves of air. Shi Ji continuously used the exquisite moves from the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique. Although he could not win for the time being, he fought steadily and did not reveal the slightest flaw.
The battle intensified, the middle-aged man's attacks becoming increasingly fierce, but Shi Ji fought with ever greater courage, his aura growing stronger and stronger. Just then, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him, and he remembered a unique technique his master had taught him—"Azure Sea Tide Rises."
Shi Ji took a deep breath, formed a hand seal, and instantly mobilized all her spiritual power to create a powerful energy wave. With a wave of her hands, a huge energy wave like a tsunami rushed towards the middle-aged man. The dark energy was instantly dispersed, and the man was caught off guard and was hit and sent flying several feet away.
Shi Ji gave her opponent no chance to catch his breath, and once again channeled her inner energy, unleashing a series of attacks that completely defeated the middle-aged man. Seeing their leader fall, the enemies lost their will to fight and scattered in all directions.
As the sect's preparations proceeded intensively, Shi Ji gradually reached a new level of understanding during his cultivation. He discovered that the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique not only utilized the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but also resonated with the spirit beasts of nature, thereby enhancing his own combat power by drawing upon their strength.
Shi Ji decided to try summoning a spirit beast. She found her master, Cang Longzi, and expressed her idea. Cang Longzi smiled and nodded, indicating that it was a good idea. He then took Shi Ji to the back mountain of the sect, a place rich in spiritual energy and a habitat for spirit beasts.
"Shiji, you must remember that summoning spirit beasts requires not only powerful spiritual energy, but also a connection with your soul. Only spirit beasts that are truly connected to you will respond to your summons," Canglongzi said earnestly.
Shi Ji nodded, and then, following his master's instructions, began to circulate the Azure Sea Profound Heaven Technique, using his mind to connect with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. He closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the vast ocean of spiritual energy, carefully sensing every fluctuation around him. (End of Chapter)