While everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, the sky suddenly darkened, and a black vortex appeared out of thin air. From it flew a huge nine-headed bird. It flapped its wings and unleashed a fierce gust of wind. Just after having fought a fierce battle, everyone's spiritual power was almost depleted, causing their faces to turn pale with fear.
Mao Wenjie clenched his fists and shouted, "Don't be afraid, we can fight again with unity!" The crowd was encouraged and managed to rally. However, the nine-headed bird was extremely powerful, and the flames it spat out instantly enveloped several people. Mao Wenjie noticed a distortion in the surrounding space and guessed that this might be a breakthrough point. He focused the remaining of his spiritual power and attacked towards that spot.
A single strike proved successful, halting the nine-headed bird's form. Seizing the opportunity, everyone unleashed their strongest moves in succession. Overwhelmed, the nine-headed bird emitted a reluctant cry before retreating back into the black vortex.
The sky gradually dispersed the gloom, restoring its usual clarity. Mao Wenjie, Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuobaying Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, and the Golden Silkworm Fairy and others gazed at the azure sky as if washed clean. The heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground, and they all heaved a collective sigh of relief.
As they reflected on the terrifying crisis they had just experienced, everyone was still frightened. In this urban cultivation world, danger could be found everywhere, and one misstep could easily lead to a fate worse than death. Fortunately, it seemed that the goddess of fortune favored them, allowing them to once again escape disaster.
At this moment, the eyes of the crowd fell unconsciously on the spiritual fruits tightly grasped in their hands. These spiritual fruits exuded tantalizing fragrances and shimmered with strange light, as if containing endless spiritual power and mysterious strength. They were not only the precious rewards of this adventure but also the beacon of hope that encouraged everyone to continue bravely forward and constantly strengthen themselves.
Mao Wenjie gazed at the crystal-clear spiritual fruit in his hand, a look of determination flickering in his eyes: "Although the path ahead is still perilous, with these spiritual fruits, we will definitely be able to break through our limitations and become even stronger!" The others nodded in agreement, expressing their assent.
Ding Qingyao gently stroked the smooth surface of the spiritual fruit, muttering to herself: "I just hope this fruit can help me achieve cultivation success sooner, so that I'm no longer a burden for everyone." By her side, Huang Ling'er rushed to comfort her: "Don't say that, we're fighting side by side as partners!"
Jiang Yurou smiled at everyone, encouragingly saying: "As long as we stand united, no difficulty can hinder our progress!" Xiao Yawen also agreed: "That's right. Let these spiritual fruits bear witness to our growth!"
Ding Yan, Tuobaying Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, and Cao Chunling exchanged smiles with each other. They knew that on this arduous path of cultivation filled with thorns, with each other's companionship and support, any difficulties and dangers would be overcome one by one. And the Golden Silkworm Fairy stood quietly beside them, watching this group of vibrant young people and feeling a quiet satisfaction in her heart.
The sunlight shone on Mao Wenjie, Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuobaying Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, and the Golden Silkworm Fairy. On their faces were determined and expectant expressions. The spiritual fruits in their hands were like seeds of hope that ignited the deep desire for strong powers within them. With this belief, they resolutely set off on a new journey to welcome more unknown challenges...
Following the winding mountain path, they sought a serene retreat where they could seclude themselves and absorb the power of the spiritual fruits. As they reached a valley where mist surrounded them and the air was thick with spirituality, just as everyone was preparing to camp there, a melodious flute sound suddenly rang out. They looked in that direction and saw an elderly man in white clothing sitting on a large rock playing the flute.
The elder slowly opened his eyes and said, "The spiritual fruits in your hands are indeed good, but to absorb them alone would be too wasteful. There is a spiritual spring in this valley. If you throw the fruits into it and absorb the mixed spiritual energy together, the effect will be even better." The crowd was half-believing and half-skeptic, but they decided to give it a try anyway.
Following the old man's instructions, they threw the spiritual fruits into the spiritual spring. Instantly, a radiant glow erupted from the spring, forming a massive spiritual energy whirlpool. The group quickly sat in a circle and began to practice their techniques to absorb it. As the spiritual energy flowed into their bodies, they felt their cultivation bases climbing steadily, and signs of loosening in their once-stagnant realms began to appear. After absorbing all the spiritual power, everyone was pleasantly surprised to find that their strength far exceeded what they had anticipated.
Mao Wenjie and his companions bowed deeply to the mysterious elder with respect and gratitude. However, to their astonishment, the elder merely smiled faintly, waved his hand lightly, and then vanished like a wisp of mist in an instant, as if he had never been there at all.
Gazing in the direction where the old man had vanished, the crowd couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence. However, they also felt confident after receiving the old man's guidance. They looked at each other, and their eyes were filled with resolute light. Without hesitation, they once again set off on their journey towards deeper parts of the urban cultivation world, charging forward bravely.
Throughout this journey, they encountered countless hardships and challenges, but through their mutual understanding and dedication to the cultivation realm, they managed to overcome them one by one, continuously breaking through their own limitations. As they delved deeper into exploration, they gradually discovered more hidden opportunities and challenges within this mysterious world.
Sometimes, they would encounter an ancient site, filled with powerful artifacts and precious cultivation manuals; other times, they would come across powerful demons and monsters that required fierce battles to continue on their path. But no matter what kind of difficulties they faced, Mao Wenjie and his companions never wavered, always pressing forward with courage.
During this exciting and thrilling journey, not only did they gain valuable cultivation experience and rare treasures, but they also made many friends with the same aspirations. These people fought alongside them and grew together, making their team even stronger.
During an exploration of an ancient relic, Mao Wenjie and his team triggered a mechanism. A sudden volley of arrows shot from all directions. Mao Wenjie shouted: "Everyone, be careful!" The group quickly gathered close together, forming a defensive formation with their backs to each other. Huang Ling'er activated a shield spell, temporarily blocking the arrows.
At that moment, the ground suddenly cracked open, and a gigantic stone beast emerged slowly. Its body was covered in runes, exuding an ancient aura. Mao Wenjie charged forward first, thrusting his sword towards the beast's eyes. The stone beast swung its claws, sending Mao Wenjie flying. Seeing this, everyone launched their attacks. Ding Qingyao threw spells to entangle the beast's limbs; Jiang Yurou summoned ice daggers to pierce the joints of the stone beast.
Under the combined attacks of everyone, the stone beast gradually lost its resistance. Mao Wenjie seized the opportunity and concentrated his full force, striking the core rune on the forehead of the stone beast and breaking it. The stone beast fell suddenly, turning into a pile of broken stones, revealing a ancient scroll hidden within. Upon opening it, everyone discovered that it was an advanced cultivation technique long lost.
Mao Wenjie and Ding Qingyao's faces were flushed with unrestrained elation, as if they had just won a jackpot. They were well aware that this unexpected opportunity that had fallen from the heavens was an invaluable chance for them to make significant progress in the realm of spiritual cultivation within the urban world, an opportunity they could scarcely wait to seize.
Each person was filled with excitement and eager anticipation, like adventurers about to embark on a treasure hunt, brimming with passion for the challenges ahead. The precious gains they had just acquired were like a guiding light on the path, giving them infinite confidence and courage to forge ahead without fear.
So, with their heavy new acquisitions in tow, Mao Wenjie and Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, and Jiang Yurou marched forward with firm and sturdy steps, continuing on their journey towards the unknown ahead. Along the way, they chatted merrily and shared their inner joys and aspirations with each other. At the same time, they also discussed how to make the most of this rare opportunity to significantly improve their cultivation.
As they walked along, a grand palace appeared ahead, its gates tightly closed but emanating a powerful aura. Mao Wenjie approached and tried to push the gate open, only to be flung back by an invisible force. The group exchanged puzzled glances as Huang Ling'er went to examine it. She discovered that the gate was adorned with ancient array runes. After a moment of reflection, Jiang Yurou said, "I have seen similar runes in ancient texts before; we need to use specific spiritual energy fluctuations to break them." So the group worked together, following Jiang Yurou's instructions and injecting spiritual energy into the gates. The gate creaked open slowly, revealing a blazing golden glow within. Before them stood an enormous sacred tree with countless glowing spiritual crystals hanging from its branches. Just as the group marveled at the sight, the guarding puppets began to move. Mao Wenjie shouted out: "Looks like another battle is ahead!" The group instantly assumed their fighting positions. Mao Wenjie charged forward to draw attention from the main front, Ding Qingyao and Huang Ling'er circled around to find weaknesses on the sides, while Jiang Yurou provided support spells from behind. After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the puppets guarding the sacred tree.
Mao Wenjie walked to the sacred tree, plucked several spiritual crystals and distributed them among the group, "This is a great harvest; our strength will surely become even stronger." The others smiled and took the crystals, then with anticipation, they left the palace and continued on their way.
As they walked further, a faint shake suddenly occurred under their feet. Then, a large crack appeared in the middle of the road. Mao Wenjie's eyes narrowed, realizing that something was amiss. At that moment, a group of massive, almost ant-like creatures but much larger emerged from the crack. These creatures had auras of spiritual energy surrounding them, indicating that they were not easy opponents.
"Everyone be careful, these spirit ants live in groups and attack swiftly," Mao Wenjie warned. The group quickly formed a circle, preparing for the onslaught. The swarming spirit ants surged forward, and the group unleashed various spells to fend them off. Xiao Yawen used both hands to seal the incantations, summoning streaks of lightning arcs that temporarily repelled a wave of ants. However, there were simply too many ants and they quickly regrouped to attack again.
Golden Silkworm Goddess spat out golden threads, trapping a portion of the spirit ants. Taking advantage of the moment, Mao Wenjie charged into the ant swarm, his sword swinging wildly, chopping down several ants. The group was inspired and cooperated even more closely. Ding Qingyao scattered specially formulated powder, which inhibited the spirit ants' movement. Eventually, with their combined efforts, they defeated all the ants. Exhausted but determined, they looked at each other and continued forward with firm steps. They knew that in this urban cultivation world, every challenge was an opportunity for growth.
