Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er continued their journey, arriving at a mysterious valley enveloped in mist and clouds. The air in the valley was so charged with spiritual energy that it seemed almost tangible, with faint spiritual light twinkling. They knew this must be a sacred place for cultivation.
The two found a quiet place to prepare for their closed-door cultivation. Mo Wenjie placed his sword in front of him and began to perceive the spiritual energy fluctuations within the sword. As he delved deeper into his exploration, the sword emitted a series of buzzing sounds, as if it were responding to him.
Huang Ling'er sat cross-legged on the side, absorbing the spiritual energy around her to enhance her own strength. Gradually, a gentle glow emanated from her body.
However, the valley was not as peaceful as it seemed. One day, a powerful aura of evil surged forth suddenly. It turned out that an evil spirit that had been lurking in the valley for many years had been disturbed by them. With bared teeth and claws, it charged towards the two of them.
Mo Wenjie swiftly drew his sword, and the sword's light grew brighter. He exchanged a glance with Huang Ling'er, understandingly fighting side by side.
Mo Wenjie's long sword danced in his hand, its blade sparkling like a meteor across the sky, each slash carrying an unyielding sword Qi that drove towards the evil spirit. Meanwhile, Huang Ling'er softly recited incantations, her hands moving in a dance as streams of colorful magical light burst forth, complementing Mo Wenjie's swordplay in a harmonious synergy.
For a moment, the battlefield was filled with flashing sword qi and intertwining spells, their radiant lights so dazzling that the eyes could hardly follow. However, this evil spirit was no ordinary opponent either. It moved with surprising agility, weaving through attacks left and right, while occasionally releasing black mist from its mouth to erode the offensive strikes of Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er.
But Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er would not let it get the better of them so easily. They worked closely together, with complete synergy. Mo Wenjie's swordplay became increasingly exquisite, each move imbued with his profound understanding of the sword path; Huang Ling'er's spells grew stronger, with all sorts of strange techniques emerging one after another.
After a fierce and grueling battle, Mo Wenjie seized the moment to unleash his ultimate move, "Sword Breaks the Heavens," launching a massive sword beam howling towards the evil spirit. At the same time, Huang Ling'er shouted powerfully: "Flame Binding Curse!" Numerous fire ropes surged from her hands, tightly binding the evil spirit.
Under the combined efforts of the two, a shrill scream echoed, and the evil spirit was finally utterly defeated, dissipating into a cloud of black smoke that vanished between heaven and earth.
Although this fierce battle had ended, Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er felt no fatigue at all. Instead, they were filled with excitement and joy. Through this life-and-death struggle with the evil spirit, they not only polished their skills but also saw each other's growth and progress in their hearts.
At this moment, they exchanged a smile and looked at each other with determination in their eyes. For they knew well that there were countless challenges and dangers ahead on their long journey of cultivating the Dao. However, with this experience and the gains they had made, their resolve to pursue higher realms of Dao cultivation in the future became even more unwavering.
Jiang Yuhe, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuoboyingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, and the Jin Can Immortal were still in seclusion to cultivate and enhance their strength. They were unaware that Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er were out there engaging in battles with others.
After a brief rest, Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er decided to continue exploring the deeper parts of the valley. They followed a winding path, eventually discovering a clear spring in front of them. The spring emitted a faint misty energy, and the surrounding plants were sparkling with a faint glow, having been nourished by it.
Just as they were approaching the spring, a water arrow suddenly shot out from within the water, moving at an incredibly fast speed. Mo Wenjie reacted swiftly, blocking it with his sword. Then, the water surged up and transformed into a humanoid water spirit.
"You dared to intrude here and disturb my peace," the water spirit said coldly.
Mo Wenjie bowed his hand and said, "We did not intend to offend. We were just accidentally led here."
However, the water spirit did not listen to the explanation and launched another attack. Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er had no choice but to defend themselves. Mo Wenjie's swordplay was agile, slicing through wave after wave of water; Huang Ling'er utilized earth control techniques, raising earthen walls to shield them from harm.
During the fight, Mo Wenjie noticed that the water spirit's weakness was the spiritual crystal at the spring's source. He gave Huang Ling'er a discreet signal, and she understood his intent.
The two looked at each other, understanding the other's thoughts as they pretended to be unable to withstand the water spirit and stumbled backwards in a daze. Seeing their opponents retreat, the water spirit let out a triumphant roar and charged towards them angrily.
At this moment, Mo Wenjie's form flickered, and he dashed back towards the spring source with lightning speed. Meanwhile, Huang Ling'er swiftly cast a spell with her hands, muttering incantations under her breath as a brilliant magical beam surged from her palms, directly enveloping the water spirit. The spell resembled a serpentine light snake, tightly wrapping around the water spirit and severely restraining its movements.
Seizing the opportunity, Mo Wenjie swept towards the spring as swiftly as the wind. His eyes were fierce, and he clenched his fist with all his strength, concentrating his power at a single point. Then, he struck with all his might at the faintly glowing spiritual crystal within the spring's eye. A crisp "crack" resounded as the crystal shattered into countless tiny fragments. With the crystal's shattering, the water spirit, which had been brandishing its claws and fangs, seemed to have its soul torn away, becoming instantly ethereal. Then it completely disintegrated into thin air, as if it had never existed in the first place.
After successfully dispatching the water spirit, Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er both breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at each other and smiled, then sat down by the clear spring to begin their new round of training. The soothing sound of the water gurgling flowed by, accompanied by a gentle breeze that caressed their faces with a cool sensation. Surrounded by lush trees and birdsong, the idyllic scene was truly tranquil and comforting to their spirits.
Mo Wenjie closed his eyes, adjusted his breath, and slowly circulated the true qi within his body, guiding it to run through the meridians in a complete cycle. Meanwhile, Huang Ling'er was no less determined and also immersed herself into a meditative state. For a moment, all that could be heard by the side of the spring was the gentle flow of water and their steady, deep breathing intermingling, creating a harmonious musical composition of cultivation.
As they were immersed in their cultivation, the spiritual energy around them suddenly fluctuated. Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er opened their eyes simultaneously, alertly looking around. They saw a crack appear in the sky from which emerged a group of cultivators wearing peculiar attire. The leader shouted, "This place is our clan's sealed forbidden ground, how dare you cultivate here."
Mo Wenjie stood up, holding his sword in hand, and loudly declared, "We did not know this place was a forbidden ground of your clan. If we have caused any inconvenience, please accept our apologies." However, the group of cultivators did not show leniency and attacked them with their magical treasures. Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er had no choice but to counterattack.
Mo Wenjie unleashed his strongest sword technique, transforming into countless sword shadows to meet the attackers head-on. Huang Ling'er summoned the fire spirit, engulfing the enemies in flames. However, this group of cultivators was overwhelming in number and possessed peculiar magical treasures. Gradually, Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er began to lose ground.
In the critical moment, Mo Wenjie thought of using the spiritual energy of the clear spring to amplify their power. He pulled Huang Ling'er into the spring, leveraging the power of the water to boost their strength. Mo Wenjie's sword techniques doubled in power, and Huang Ling'er's spells became even more fierce. After a fierce assault, the group of cultivators finally succumbed and retreated back into the crack in the sky.
In that moment of eye contact between Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er, both could see determination and confidence in each other's eyes. Subsequently, the two smiled without any prompting from each other. This smile was like a warm sunshine penetrating the surrounding gloom, giving them boundless courage and strength.
Following that, Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er slowly turned around and returned to their seats. They adjusted their postures, closed their eyes, took a deep breath, and then focused all their attention on the meridians within their bodies. They began to cultivate their arts again, deeply immersing themselves in the rigorous practice.
At this moment, their minds held only one thought——to elevate their power as quickly as possible! For ahead of them lay countless unknown challenges and hardships. Yet they were not afraid, believing that through relentless effort and perseverance, they would definitely overcome all difficulties and become true strongholds.
As for Jiang Yuhe, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuo Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, and the Golden Silkworm Immortal, after a grueling period of cultivation, they finally emerged from their long seclusion and witnessed a significant increase in their power.
During this period of seclusion, each person had put in tremendous effort and sweat. Jiang Yuhe, through her indomitable willpower and outstanding talent, constantly broke through her own limitations; Xiao Yawen, with his wit and cleverness, mastered numerous profound techniques and secrets; Ding Yan tirelessly honed her skills day and night, refining her abilities to perfection; Tuo Yingying fully utilized her unique bloodline advantages, resulting in a rapid leap in strength; Qin Xiaodie's fine-tuned nature allowed her to become more adept at controlling various spells; Cao Chunling diligently cultivated as well, propelling her realm to new heights; and the enigmatic Golden Silk Moth Immortal achieved a remarkable leap in power by harnessing the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.
Now, as they emerged from their seclusion, each of them shone with a radiant glow, exuding a powerful aura as if they had been reborn. They exchanged smiles, and confidence and joy shone in their eyes. They knew well that this boost in power would lay a solid foundation for their future adventures.
Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er galloped up, spotting from afar the figures of Jiang Yuhe, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuo Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, and the Golden Silk Moth Immortal. As they drew nearer, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they greeted each other warmly.
Mo Wenjie's face was filled with smiles, his excitement evident. He shouted enthusiastically, "Haha, we're finally reunited again! And after all this time of individual cultivation efforts, our powers have all greatly increased!" He looked around, his eyes sparkling with confidence, and continued, "I think with our current strength, we are more than ready to venture into the mysterious and unpredictable Seventh Heaven. Although it is full of the unknown, it is also a place where opportunities and challenges coexist. As long as we work together in unity, we will surely reap something!"
Huang Ling'er also smiled and nodded in agreement with Mo Wenjie's view. She gently combed her hair behind her ears, fixing her gaze firmly on the group, and spoke: "Very well, our gathering here is to move towards higher goals. The Seventh Heaven may be perilous, but we have nothing to fear! With the strength and wisdom of everyone, we will surely overcome every challenge and uncover the secrets hidden within it."
Hearing Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er speak with such confidence, the others were also inspired and expressed their willingness to join them in venturing to the Seventh Heaven. Jiang Yuhe smiled softly and whispered, "Since that's the case, we should set off as soon as possible. Entering the Seventh Heaven sooner will give us more chances." Thus, the group prepared their gear and set out with great enthusiasm towards the direction of the Seventh Heaven.
