Seeing that the demon spirit was eliminated, Xuanzhen breathed a sigh of relief. He took back the jade pendant, walked to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, and bowed deeply.
"Two little friends, thank you for your help. I can finally fulfill my wish."
Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were tired, they felt extremely satisfied when they saw Xuan Zhen's grateful expression.
They knew that this experience not only helped Xuanzhen, but also made a qualitative leap in their own cultivation.
"Old sir, you are very polite. We are very happy to be able to help you." Luo Chen responded with a smile.
Xuanzhen nodded, then took out the black crystal stone from his arms and handed it to Luo Chen.
"This crystal is the essence of demon spirits. It is a priceless treasure for monks who practice evil. However, it may bring danger to you. I suggest you give it to a trustworthy person or keep it properly. Don’t show it to others easily.”
Luo Chen took the crystal and nodded solemnly.
"Don't worry, old gentleman, we will handle this crystal carefully."
Later, Xuanzhen took Luo Chen and Qingshuang to the other side of the altar, where there was a secret path leading directly to the outside of the red forest.
Xuanzhen told them that they could leave the red forest in less than half a day by walking along this path.
Luochen and Qingshuang said goodbye to Xuanzhen and embarked on this secret path.
The light from the red forest shines variegatedly on the ground through the dense canopy, adding a bit of mystery to the trail.
They knew that although the demon spirits deep in the red forest had been solved, the danger in the red forest was far more than that.
As they moved forward, the surrounding environment began to gradually change.
The trees thinned out and the light grew brighter.
Soon, they came to an open area where all kinds of strange flowers and plants grew, exuding a charming fragrance.
Luochen and Qingshuang knew that there might be danger hidden in these flowers and plants, so they carefully walked around these plants and continued moving forward.
Suddenly, a strange singing voice came from a distance, with an indescribable attraction in the singing voice.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw vigilance in each other's eyes.
They knew that this song was not natural, but the temptation of some kind of creature.
They walked in the direction of the singing and found a clear lake.
The lake was as green as jade, with several huge lotus flowers floating on the surface, and the singing came from the lake.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked around vigilantly, trying to find the source of the singing.
At this moment, ripples suddenly appeared on the lake surface, and a beautiful woman slowly rose from the lake.
She was wearing a light gauze, with long hair like a waterfall, and a beautiful face, but there was a hint of enchantment in her eyes.
The woman smiled slightly at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, and there seemed to be endless temptation in her smile.
"Two gentlemen, why don't you come closer and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains with me?" The woman's voice was like the sound of nature, making people want to get closer.
Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were attracted by the woman's beauty, they maintained a trace of clarity in their hearts.
Luo Chen took a deep breath and said, "Girl, we are just passers-by. We have no intention of disturbing you. Please let us pass."
When the woman heard this, her smile remained unchanged, but a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes, "Why are you in such a hurry, Master? The scenery in my lake is so pleasant, why not stay here for a few days, so that I can fulfill my duty as a landlord."
Upon seeing this, Qingshuang knew that this woman was not a kind person. She quietly clenched the sword in her hand, ready to deal with possible changes at any time.
Luochen continued to deal with the woman, trying to find out her weaknesses.
"Girl, we do have something urgent. We can't stay for a long time. Please make it easy for us to pass." Luo Chen tried his best to remain polite, but his tone was firm.
When the woman saw that Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were unmoved, the smile on her face gradually disappeared and was replaced by a cold look.
"In that case, don't blame me for being rude."
As soon as he finished speaking, huge waves suddenly arose on the lake, and countless water pillars turned into sharp arrows and shot towards Luo Chen and Qingshuang.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly dodged and counterattacked with their swords. The water arrows and sword energy collided in the air, making bursts of explosions.
The battle became more intense, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang discovered that this woman was no ordinary monster. Her power was comparable to that of the demon spirits in the red forest.
They knew they had to go all out to defeat her.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang adjusted their status again, bringing their true energy to the limit, and their swordsmanship became even more powerful.
Qingshuang's swordsmanship contains an icy air, and every time he swings his sword, the surrounding air condenses into ice.
Luo Chen's sword law is like fire, and every sword is filled with blazing flames.
With the tacit cooperation of the two, the woman gradually fell into a disadvantage.
She seemed to realize this, with a trace of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.
Suddenly, she let out a sharp whistle, and another huge wave surged from the lake, swallowing her whole body.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked around warily, but the woman had disappeared.
The lake surface returned to calm, as if everything just now was just an illusion.
The two of them did not dare to be careless and continued to move along the path.
They know that the dangers in the red forest are far from over and they must remain vigilant at all times.
After a period of trekking, Luochen and Qingshuang finally walked out of the red forest.
They stood on a mountain peak, overlooking the scene below.
In the distance, a majestic spiritual mountain stands between heaven and earth, which is the destination of their trip.
The name of Lingshan is Sanfeng Lingshan.
It is said that there is a sword tomb in Sanfengling Mountain.
At the beginning, there was an extremely powerful kendo force that took Sanfeng Lingshan as its foundation and took root here.
But it’s a pity
Later, due to various reasons, this powerful kendo force was destroyed.
Although the kendo force died, the sword tomb remained.
Therefore, a large number of practitioners enter Sanfeng Lingshan every year, trying to find an opportunity of their own.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, their eyes shining with determination.
They know that although the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers, it is also full of opportunities.
They decided to take a short rest at the foot of the mountain to recover their strength before heading towards Sanfeng Lingshan.
After resting, the two of them were full of energy and set foot on the mountain road leading to Sanfeng Lingshan Mountain.
The mountain road is rugged and winding, but Luochen and Qingshuang both possess unique skills and are not afraid of difficulties.
Sometimes they climbed steep rock walls, sometimes passed through deep dense forests, and finally arrived at the gate of Sanfeng Lingshan.
The mountain gate is majestic and spectacular, with two huge stone lions standing on both sides, as if guarding the tranquility of this spiritual mountain.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stepped into the mountain gate and were greeted by an open square. In the center of the square stood a huge stone tablet with the words "Sword Tomb" engraved on it. The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, revealing a fierce sword intent. .
Many practitioners gathered in the square, either discussing something in groups or sitting alone and meditating.
The arrival of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang attracted the attention of the people around them. Some looked at them curiously, while others cast them wary glances.
The two ignored the sights around them and walked straight to a corner of the square, where there was a middle-aged man who looked like he was in charge of reception.
The man was wearing a green Taoist robe and had a kind face, giving people a friendly feeling.
"You two little friends, are you also here to look for opportunities at the Sword Tomb?" the man asked with a smile.
Luo Chen nodded and replied politely: "Yes, senior, we heard that the sword tomb in Sanfeng Lingshan contains the secret book of the supreme kendo, so we came here to find out."
"Oh, that's it." The man nodded and continued, "The entrance to the Sword Tomb is on the other side of the mountain, but you need to pass our test first before you can be qualified to enter."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.
They knew that this test would not be easy, but in order to enter the Sword Tomb, they were willing to accept any challenge.
"Senior, please give me some advice." Luo Chen cupped his hands and said.
The man smiled slightly, took out two jade slips from his sleeves, and handed them to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"This is the test of the Sword Tomb. You each get a jade slip and follow the instructions to complete the task."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the jade slip and looked at its contents respectively.
What is recorded in the jade slips is a series of swordsmanship challenges that require them to complete by using swordsmanship.
These challenges not only test their swordsmanship skills, but also their knowledge and understanding of the way of the sword.
The two of them started preparing immediately without saying much.
Luo Chen took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and sunk his mind into the jade slips, feeling the secrets of swordsmanship in them.
Qing Shuang watched quietly from the side, waiting for Luo Chen to finish preparations.
After a moment, Luo Chen opened his eyes, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.
He nodded to Qingshuang, indicating that he was ready.
Qingshuang also smiled slightly and expressed support.
The test officially begins.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood at two corners of the square and began to use their sword skills.
Their swordsmanship may be fierce and domineering, or light and elegant, and every move and style contains profound swordsmanship.
The surrounding practitioners stopped what they were doing and watched the test.
They were attracted by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's sword skills, and they expressed admiration from time to time.
As time goes by, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gradually enter a state of selflessness, and their sword skills become more and more proficient and powerful.
Finally, amidst the exclamations of everyone, they completed all the challenges in the jade slips.
The man in charge of the reception nodded with satisfaction and stepped forward.
"Congratulations to both of you, you have passed the test and can now enter the Sword Tomb."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and smiled. They knew that this was just the beginning and the real challenge was yet to come.
After thanking the man, they walked towards the entrance of the Sword Tomb.
At the entrance of the Sword Tomb, there is a huge stone door. The stone door is covered with various sword marks, which seems to tell the glory of the swordsmen in the past.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood in front of the stone door, took a deep breath, and then stretched out their hands to push open the stone door.
The stone door slowly opened, and a strong sword energy rushed towards him.
Luochen and Qingshuang stepped into the stone door, and their eyes suddenly opened up. They came to a huge underground cave.
In the center of the cave, there is a huge circular stone platform. The stone platform is filled with various long swords, and each long sword emits a different light.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that these long swords might contain the kendo secrets they dreamed of.
They carefully stepped onto the stone platform and began to look for their own opportunities.
Time passed unconsciously. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang explored the sword tomb. They discovered some ancient sword manuals and encountered some tests from sword spirits.
Each test gave them a deeper understanding of the way of the sword.
Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, Luo Chen found a yellowed sword manual.
He carefully opened the sword manual and saw the four characters "Wuji Sword Technique" written on the front page.
Luo Chen was shocked. He knew that this sword manual must be a treasure in the sword tomb.
Qingshuang also found a sword manual called "Ice Sword Art".
She opened the sword manual and felt the cold sword intent contained in it, and couldn't help but feel excited.
The two of them put away their sword manuals and prepared to leave the sword tomb.
At this moment, a violent vibration suddenly came from the depths of the cave, as if some powerful being was about to awaken.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw a hint of nervousness in each other's eyes.
They knew that this might be the last test in the Sword Tomb, and only by passing this test could they truly leave here.
The vibrations deep in the cave became more and more intense, and a powerful sword energy surged out from the darkness, forming a huge sword shadow.
The shadow of the sword circled and danced in the air, as if looking for something.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang clenched the swords in their hands, preparing to face this final challenge.
They know that this will be a life and death contest, and only the strongest can emerge from this contest.
The sword shadow drew a graceful arc in the air and struck at Luo Chen and Qingshuang.
The two reacted quickly, each using their sword skills, and started a fierce confrontation with the sword shadow.
The battle was extremely fierce. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gradually gained the upper hand with their superb swordsmanship and tacit cooperation.
Although Jian Ying was powerful, under their joint efforts, they were eventually defeated.
As the sword shadow dissipated, the vibrations in the cave gradually subsided.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this test was over.
The two of them left the Sword Tomb immediately without stopping.
When they walked out of the stone gate and stood in the square again, they found that the practitioners around them were looking at them with awe.
"You passed the final test of the Sword Tomb, which is extremely rare in the history of Sanfeng Lingshan." The man in charge of the reception stepped forward and said with a smile.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and smiled. They knew that this experience not only allowed them to obtain precious sword manuals, but also made a qualitative leap in their swordsmanship.
"Thank you, senior, for your guidance." Luo Chen and Qing Shuang thanked the man, then left the square and walked down the mountain.
They know that although they have obtained the opportunity in the Sword Tomb, the road to practice is still long.
In the future, they will face more challenges and tests.
But no matter how difficult the road ahead is, they will move forward bravely and continue to pursue the ultimate in swordsmanship. (End of chapter)