Just as Mo Wenjie, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Ya Wen, Ding Yan, Tuo Bawei Yingying, Qin Xiao Die, Cao Chunling and the beautiful and moving Jin Can Xianzi were immersed in endless joy, Lord Donghua shook his head lightly and a look of concern appeared on his face.
He spoke earnestly to these young people and said, "Children, don't be too pleased yet! Although the Queen Mother temporarily lets you off the hook this time, it doesn't mean that the matter will be resolved. If I am no longer by your side one day, who can guarantee that the Queen Mother won't come looking for trouble again?"
Hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly became gloomy and the joyous mood was overshadowed. The crowd exchanged glances and began to secretly ponder in their hearts...
Mo Wenjie broke the silence first, his eyes resolute as he said, "Your Majesty, we cannot keep hiding under your protection forever. We must strengthen ourselves." The other women nodded in agreement.
Huang Ling'er stepped forward and said, "But how can we quickly improve our strength to be able to counter the Queen Mother?" Lord Donghua pondered for a moment before saying, "There is an ancient tower named Thundering Heavenly Pillar at the eastern paradise. This tower contains countless opportunities and transformations. If one can pass through several levels, their strength will definitely increase. However, it is full of dangers. One slight mistake will result in one's soul flying and their spirit dissipating."
Mo Wenjie said without hesitation, "We will try no matter how dangerous it is." The women also chimed in unison. Lord Donghua nodded with satisfaction: "In that case, I will send you to the vicinity of the Thundering Heavenly Pillar." With that, he waved his hand and a beam of light enveloped the group, carrying them towards the east. The group watched as the outline of the Thundering Heavenly Pillar gradually became visible in the distance. Although their hearts were filled with tension, their desire for strength was stronger. They knew that a life-or-death challenge was about to begin.
As they drew closer to the Thundering Heavenly Pillar, a powerful pressure surged towards them. Mo Wenjie clenched his fists, encouraging himself and the others, "Don't be afraid, we'll support each other and we'll definitely succeed." The women echoed his words.
Finally, they arrived at the base of the Thundering Heavenly Pillar. The tower soared into the clouds, surrounded by mist that emanated a mysterious aura. Mo Wenjie took a deep breath and stepped into the tower first. As soon as he entered, the scene suddenly changed, and a group of fierce beast phantoms appeared and rushed towards them. Mo Wenjie used his spiritual power to defend against them, and the women also started to use their magic to attack.
However, with each level they passed, the tests became increasingly difficult. When they reached the fifth level, the group was showing signs of fatigue. This level was filled with illusion arrays that confused their minds. Mo Wenjie concentrated his spirit and tried to find a way to break through the array. Jin Can Xianzi then released silk threads to explore the secrets of the array. After a lot of effort, Mo Wenjie found the core of the array and struck it, breaking through the illusion array.
After a brief rest and adjustment, Mo Wenjie, Huang Ling'er, and the rest of the group set off again on their arduous journey to climb the mountain peak. The path was uneven and rocky, with jagged cliffs and thick brambles, requiring immense effort with every step forward. Yet, they were all too aware that the higher they climbed, the more severe the dangers would become. Despite this, the determined look in their bright eyes showed no less resilience.
For they always harbored a belief deep within their hearts——only by charging forward and striving without end could they gain the powerful force capable of matching the highly influential and powerful Queen Mother who stood above them. This force was not just about personal survival or death, but about the stability and peace of the entire world.
Therefore, even though the road ahead was filled with dense, sharp and pointed thorns, every step might cause them to be injured; even if there were deadly dangers lurking at every turn, any slight mistake could lead to a abyss from which there is no return. However, Mo Wenjie, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Ya Wen, Ding Yan, Tuo Bawei Yingying, Qin Xiao Die, Cao Chunling and the mysterious Jin Can Xianzi didn't show any signs of hesitation or desire to retreat.
Regardless of the hardships and dangers they faced, they steadfastly gazed ahead with determined eyes, their steps firm and strong. A flame of courage burned within their hearts, as if no difficulty could extinguish it. Along the way, they supported each other, encouraging one another, vowing to break through the numerous obstacles and reach the shore of victory.
As they climbed midway up the mountain, suddenly, the sky turned dark with heavy clouds and thunder rumbled. Purple lightning bolts began striking towards them. Mo Wenjie shouted, "Be careful everyone! This is a thunder strike!" The others quickly dispersed and searched for safe places to avoid the lightning. Jin Can Xianzi spat out golden silk threads to weave a shield, temporarily protecting the group. Mo Wenjie attempted to communicate with the power of thunder and lightning, hoping to find a way to break through.
At this moment, Mo Wenjie saw faint runes flickering on the mountain wall, as if guiding the direction. He disregarded the danger and approached to examine them. It turned out to be an ancient clue left by the predecessors on how to avoid lightning strikes. Following the instructions of the clue, they worked together to set up a formation. Just at that final moment, a huge bolt of lightning struck at the formation. Fortunately, it was successfully defended by the formation.
The group continued to climb and finally approached the top of the tower. However, a huge guardian beast blocked their path at the top. It exuded a terrifying aura. Mo Wenjie stepped forward to negotiate with it, and the guardian beast proposed a condition: only if someone could withstand its three attacks without dying, they could enter.
At this critical moment, Mo Wenjie stepped forward without fear. He flashed his figure and charged towards the fierce attack like an arrow flying out of a bowstring. Facing the powerful opponent, Mo Wenjie gritted his teeth and used all the exquisite techniques he had learned to withstand the other's three fierce attacks!
However, despite Mo Wenjie's utmost effort, the gap in their strength was immense. After withstanding the three powerful strikes, he felt a searing pain in his chest and blacked out. His body fell backward and crashed onto the ground. A mouthful of fresh blood gushed out of his mouth, staining the ground beneath him in an instant.
Seeing Mo Wenjie injured so severely, the women were frantic and rushed forward without a second thought. Some quickly retrieved precious pills and fed them to him, while others performed healing spells, enveloping him in a series of gentle beams of light. Those who seemed weak in everyday life now showed an immense determination and profound affection. Their tears mixed with sweat, all for the sake of Mo Wenjie's quick recovery.
Perhaps the sincerity and true feelings of the women touched the heavens, or perhaps their perseverance moved the heart of the mysterious guardian beast that had been guarding here. As they watched, the fierce guardian beast slowly lowered its head and looked at them with a touch of humanistic light in its eyes. Eventually, it nodded gently, indicating that it allowed the group to pass through this obstacle.
Upon seeing this, they were overjoyed and carefully lifted the severely injured Mo Wenjie, continuing to advance towards the interior of the tower. When they finally stepped inside, the sight before them stunned everyone to silence - the entire space was filled with dense spiritual qi, surrounded by rare fairy herbs and magical fruits emitting strange lights, as well as piles of ancient cultivation manuals!
Gazing at the array of precious objects before them, the group could not help but be ecstatic. They knew that these items could have an immeasurable effect on their cultivation, so they eagerly began to select the fairy herbs, magical fruits, and cultivation manuals suitable for themselves. They immediately sat down on the spot, practicing with concentration to absorb the powerful energy within them, hoping to quickly enhance their own strength.
As the group immersed in absorbing energy, the Thundering Heavenly Pillar suddenly shook violently. Mo Wenjie opened his eyes, warning, "This tower is about to collapse! We have to leave quickly!" The others hastily collected the energy they had not yet fully absorbed and followed Mo Wenjie as he rushed out.
As soon as they stepped out of the tower gate, they saw Queen Mother with her celestial troops. "Ha, do you think entering the Thundering Heavenly Pillar can protect you from me?" Queen Mother sneered. Mo Wenjie stood in front of the women and shouted, "We now have enough strength to battle you!" As he spoke, his spiritual power surged around him.
The women also stepped forward, summoning various treasured items. The battle was about to begin, and for a moment, spells and magic lights intertwined and crossed each other. Jin Can Xianzi's silk trapped many celestial soldiers, Jiang Yu Rou's ice-based magic froze a group of enemies. Mo Wenjie directly challenged the Queen Mother, engaging her in a face-to-face confrontation.
However, Queen Mother's strength was formidable, and she gradually gained the upper hand. Just as they were in dire straits, Dong Huá Tiānjū came rushing in. "Sister, why be so ruthless." The emperor implored. Queen Mother coldly snorted, "They have violated the laws of heaven."
Dong Huá Tiānjū shook his head slightly and looked deeply and wisely. He slowly said, "In my opinion, it would be better to give them a chance to repent and make up for their mistakes. Let them improve themselves through their own efforts and actions, for the benefit of all three realms, in order to offset the errors they once committed."
Hearing this, Queen Mother fell into a moment of contemplation. Her beautiful and majestic eyes gazed into the distance, as if weighing the pros and cons. After a while, Queen Mother gently nodded her head, indicating her agreement. "Very well, since Dong Huá Emperor has said so, I will grant you this favor."
As soon as this message reached the ears of everyone present, it was as if the first whisper of spring gently swept over a frozen lake that had been locked in place for far too long, instantly dispelling the oppressive tension. The group let out a collective sigh of relief, as if a thousand-pound burden had suddenly vanished without a trace. Their tense expressions eased gradually, their furrowed brows unfurling into crescent moon shapes; some were so moved that their hands trembled slightly and their eyes sparkled with an uncontrollable joy.
To understand this, one must realize that before this moment, an invisible string had been tightly tugging at the hearts of each person. This sudden crisis had come upon them like a ferocious beast, with its fangs bared and claws extended, attacking them with overwhelming fear and despair. However, with the simple fall of that one sentence, the beast seemed to dissipate into thin air, and the hearts of all those present that had been hanging in limbo finally settled back down to their place.
Because Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er and the others in their hearts were all very clear, the terrifying crisis that could trigger a series of catastrophic consequences before their eyes was now resolved in a perfect and satisfactory manner. This not only meant that danger had receded!
