Mao Wenjie broke the silence first: “Although the Divine Tower has been protected, we also need to prevent the enemy from making a comeback. I plan to travel around and seek more opportunities to enhance my strength.” Everyone nodded in agreement.
Thus, Mao Wenjie set off with his disciples on a journey. He arrived at a mysterious valley where the spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost palpable. Just as he was overjoyed, he encountered a powerful spiritual beast. The beast emitted a dangerous aura and spoke in human language: "Foreigner, this is my training ground. Leave immediately."
Mao Wenjie did not want to miss the opportunity here, so he bowed and said, "Brother, I just want to use this sacred ground to cultivate for a while, with no ill intentions." The spiritual beast was enraged and immediately launched an attack.
Unable to avoid the battle, Mao Wenjie put all his skills into play, and a flash of light illuminated the surroundings for a moment. After a fierce struggle, Mao Wenjie, with his tenacious willpower and clever techniques, managed to subdue and transform the spiritual beast. The spiritual beast admired his abilities and character and not only allowed him to practice here but also presented him with rare spiritual herbs from his own collection. Mao Wenjie thus closed himself up in seclusion in the valley to cultivate and looked forward to emerging even stronger after emerging from seclusion, with the hope of being able to protect world peace with even greater strength.
Mao Wenjie remained in seclusion within the valley for a long time until he finally broke through his own bottleneck. When he emerged from seclusion, he exuded an ethereal aura and his strength had significantly increased. He bid farewell to the spiritual beast and set off on a new journey with his disciples.
One day, they arrived at a bustling town, but an eerie atmosphere permeated the city. The citizens wore expressions of terror. After inquiring, Mao Wenjie learned that it was because a group of evil cultivators were secretly abducting people for blood sacrifices in a forbidden ritual. Upon hearing this, Mao Wenjie was extremely angry and immediately began an investigation. Following clues like threads of a spider web, he discovered the evil cultivators' lair.
Facing numerous evil cultivators, Mao Wenjie showed no fear. He performed the newly learned magic, causing a burst of light and immediately suppressing the evil powers of the cultivators. His disciples also stepped forward to lend a hand. After fierce battles, all the evil cultivators were eradicated, and the people who had been captured were rescued.
After this incident, Mao Wenjie's reputation rose to new heights, spreading rapidly throughout the entire Xumis Mountain. People talked about his heroic deeds endlessly and showered him with endless praise. However, Mao Wenjie did not become arrogant or self-satisfied as a result. On the contrary, he deeply understood that there were still many ruthless forces in the world lurking in the darkness, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Knowing that he had a significant mission to protect the justice of the world, Mao Wenjie bravely set off on a new journey towards a place full of mystery and unknowns. Along the way, he encountered many hardships and challenges such as eating and sleeping in the wilderness and facing dangers, but none of these could deter his determined steps.
Mao Wenjie had a strong yearning and pursuit of justice since he was young. This conviction burned like a raging flame, deeply engraved in his heart. He believed that as long as he remained resolute and determined, constantly striving, he would certainly vanquish the evil forces lurking in the dark corners and attempting to devour the world, thereby allowing the warm and radiant light to shine once again on this vast expanse of land.
No matter how arduous the task, or how treacherous the circumstances presented before him, Mao Wenjie had never wavered even for a moment. He was like a fierce and fearless lion, with his head held high and his chest puffed out, taking bold steps forward, resolutely charging into the unknown journey. For he deeply understood a truth: Only by bravely taking every step and tirelessly striving forward is it possible to bring more vibrant colors to this complex world of dust, turning it into a truly harmonious and beautiful land of human delight.
Mao Wenjie and his companions continued their journey, soon arriving at an ancient forest. The forest was shrouded in thick mist, emanating a faintly sinister aura. Mao Wenjie grew vigilant, instructing his disciples to stay close and cautious.
Deeper into the forest, he discovered many trees were withered and decayed, as if their vitality had been drained. Suddenly, a pack of demonized beasts emerged from the shadows, their eyes bloodshot and wildly charging at Mao Wenjie and his companions. Mao Wenjie clasped his hands in a mystical seal, conjuring a shield to block the assault, then counterattacked. His figure moved like lightning, weaving through the horde of beasts. He swung his sacred sword with precision and power, toppling one beast after another.
But soon, a greater crisis arose. A massive shadowy leopard appeared, radiating an extremely terrifying magical power. Mao Wenjie took a deep breath, channeling all his spiritual energy to unleash his most powerful strike. The leopard was not to be outdone and the collision produced a massive energy surge. Mao Wenjie's disciples also gave their full support, and eventually, with unwavering willpower, Mao Wenjie broke through the leopard's defenses and severely wounded it.
As the fierce leopard let out a frustrated roar, its massive body crumpled like a collapsed mountain, raising a cloud of dust. At the same moment the leopard was successfully repelled, the sinister aura that had previously filled the entire forest seemed to be dispelled by some mysterious force, gradually dissipating.
Mao Wenjie stood quietly in place, his deep-set eyes gazing at the forest before him, which was slowly coming back to life. The trees, once withered and yellow due to the corruption of the evil energy, were now sprouting lush green buds, as if they were showing off their resilient life force to the world. The wildflowers that had once drooped on the ground also raised their heads and bloomed with bright flowers that were as lovely as dewdrops. They emitted a delightful fragrance that wafted through the air. A gentle breeze swept by, bringing with it the sound of rustling leaves and joyful birdsong. Everything seemed so harmonious and beautiful.
Watching this scene, Mao Wenjie felt a profound sense of emotion and satisfaction that was hard to express. Recalling the intense battle with the dark leopard, he knew how much effort and sacrifice were required to protect this beautiful world. Yet, it was these arduous and perilous experiences that further solidified his determination to protect the world and uphold justice.
"Let's go. We still have to continue our journey, explore more unknown realms, and help those in need." Mao Wenjie turned to the few disciples beside him and whispered softly. They exchanged glances, nodded, and then set off with firm steps towards the distance. The sunlight pierced through the dense foliage and fell on them, casting long shadows that seemed to foreshadow their future journey filled with challenges but also bright prospects.
They walked along the road and after a few days arrived at a seaside town. The town appeared peaceful on the surface, but there was an undercurrent of unrest. Mao Wenjie sensed unusual spiritual energy fluctuations in the sea. Just as he was puzzled, giant waves rose from the sea, and out of them emerged a mermaid with a human body and fish tail. The mermaid angrily accused them of disturbing the hatching of sea creatures.
Mao Wenjie patiently explained their intentions and offered to help protect the sacred object. The mermaid was half-believing. That night, a group of pirates tried to steal the sacred object. Mao Wenjie led his disciples and the mermaid to defend against them. Mao Wenjie used his magic to control the water currents to trap the pirate ships, while his disciples used divine magic to attack the pirates, and the mermaid used sonic waves to confuse the pirates' minds. After a fierce battle, the pirates fled in a panic. The mermaid, grateful for their help, gave Mao Wenjie a pearl that could enhance his spiritual power, and informed him that there was a mysterious small island ahead that may hold secrets about ancient cultivation techniques.
Mao Wenjie, after thanking the mermaid in earnest, turned around and exchanged warm smiles with the beautiful disciples beside him. The four were tightly intertwined and took firm yet light-hearted steps towards the mysterious island. Their gazes met, and from each other's eyes, they could see the intense anticipation for the upcoming exploration of unknown territories.
The sunlight shone down on them, casting several slender shadows. The gentle sea breeze moved their hair and garments. In Mao Wenjie's hand was a sword that glinted with cold light, as if it could cut through all the thorns in their path; while his disciples held a crystal wand, its tip adorned with a gemstone that emitted a faint but warm light.
As they moved farther and farther away, their figures gradually became blurry. Eventually, they completely merged into the endless blue sea, disappearing over the distant horizon. Yet, their courageous and curious hearts shone like the brightest stars in the night sky, guiding them forward with determination to uncover all the secrets hidden within that mysterious small island.
Mao Wenjie strode confidently at the forefront, his posture upright and elegant, his handsome figure exuding determination and courage. Following closely behind was Ding Qingyao, her green robes fluttering in the wind, appearing as ethereal as a fairy; then there was Huang Ling'er, cute and lively, hopping along beside him with laughter like jingling bells occasionally; Jiang Yu rou was dignified and serene, exuding an air of elegance in every movement; and Xiao Yawen appeared dashing and spirited, holding a long sword as if ready to confront any possible danger at any moment.
Ding Yan's steps were light and agile, like that of a graceful swallow. Tuo Bao Ying was dressed in elegant attire, exuding an exotic charm; Qin Xiao Die was petite and delicate, like a butterfly fluttering gracefully; Cao Chunling was gentle and demure, smiling gently, making people feel as if they were bathed in spring breeze. Finally, there was the enigmatic Golden Silkworm Goddess and the chilling Ling Xue, walking side by side. One exuded a sense of celestial energy, while the other had an icy countenance but was strikingly beautiful.
This troupe formed a beautiful landscape, carrying the curiosity and yearning for the unknown world, continuing to bravely explore forward……
After landing on the mysterious island, they found it covered in strange runes and ancient architecture. While Mao Wenjie was studying the runes on a stone tablet, the surrounding space suddenly distorted, and everyone was pulled into a mysterious dimension. It was like a fairyland yet carried a hint of danger; amidst the swirling mist, occasional sharp eyes flashed through.
Suddenly, a group of winged divine beasts descended from the sky, led by a rhino who spoke: "You have trespassed in ancient cultivation sites. You must pass the test to leave." The test was to navigate through sevenfold illusory arrays. Mao Wenjie led his disciples to respond calmly, working together and relying on each other's abilities to solve the array's mechanisms.
During the fourth illusory array, they fell into an emotional trap, nearly losing their way, but their deep bonds helped them awaken each other. After enduring hardships, they finally passed the seven illusory arrays. The rhino nodded approvingly and presented them with a treasure of ancient cultivation heritage.
Mao Wenjie took the manual with gratitude, knowing it would elevate their abilities to a new level. After leaving the mysterious space, they rested on the island and then set off in a new direction. They understood that though the journey was perilous, every challenge was an opportunity for growth, and they would continue to explore without stopping.
