Soul travels through the world of immortality

After stepping out of the ruins, Li Mingyang did not rush back to his sect like others. He had some thoughts in his mind, knowing that the knowledge and power contained in the inheritance jade slip he had just obtained were extremely precious and profound. If he could not calm down and comprehend, digest and absorb it, it would be difficult to truly use it for himself. So, after careful consideration, Li Mingyang decided to find a remote place with few people and start a journey of closed-door cultivation.

In this quiet and mysterious place, surrounded by green mountains and shady trees, a clear stream gurgles through. The air is filled with rich spiritual energy, as if you are in a fairyland. Li Mingyang found a flat boulder, sat cross-legged on it, closed his eyes, slowly practiced the internal skills, and devoted himself to the study of the inheritance jade slip.

Time passed quietly, and before he knew it, Li Mingyang had been in seclusion for many days. While he was immersed in cultivation, the outside world was turbulent, and a series of earth-shaking events occurred. These events were like surging waves, quickly sweeping across the entire cultivation world, attracting the attention and shock of countless people.

Just after Li Mingyang stepped into the retreat and closed the heavy stone door, a figure suddenly appeared in the world like a meteor across the sky, attracting everyone's attention. This person was the young master named "Shuo", who suddenly appeared in the eyes of the world without any warning.

There are many rumors about this mysterious Shuo. Some say that he comes from an ancient and secretive family, which seems to be hidden behind a lot of fog and is little known to the public. However, Shuo, who came from this mysterious family, has shown a jaw-dropping talent since he was a child. He is as dazzling as the brightest star in the night sky, attracting the attention of countless people.

For decades, Shuo has been practicing hard, going through countless hardships, and never slacked off. With this unyielding perseverance and extraordinary talent, his cultivation level has risen steadily, and he finally reached the pinnacle of the virtual realm. With such an achievement, he is already a peerless master, and his reputation can even be compared with Li Mingyang who is in seclusion.

But what attracted more attention was the rare treasure in Shuo's hand - the "Black Dark Sword". The sword was as black as ink, like a ghost in the dark night, exuding a chilling aura. The sword body flashed with a cold light, and its sharpness was beyond imagination. It was said that it could easily cut off any obstacles in the world. Even those high-level monks with strong strength and powerful defensive spells would find it difficult to resist the sharp sword energy of the Black Dark Sword.

Shuo's fame quickly spread throughout the entire world of cultivation, and countless people were full of curiosity and awe towards this genius who suddenly appeared.

It is rumored that the reason why Shuo is so eager to challenge Li Mingyang is because in his opinion, Li Mingyang is not only the most dazzling new star in the current cultivation world, but also the only one who can make him feel pressured.

Shuo believed that only by fighting with a strong man like Li Mingyang could he truly test his own strength and reach a higher level.

On a sunny day, Shuo set out on the road to Qingyun Sect alone. Along the way, he crossed mountains and ridges, walked through forests and crossed rivers, and finally arrived at his destination after many hardships.

From afar, the Qingyun Sect stood like a fairy palace in the mist. The towering mountains surrounded it, like a natural barrier separating it from the outside world; and the magnificent mountain gate gave people a solemn feeling.

Shuo slowly approached the mountain gate, his steps were steady and powerful, and every step was full of firm determination. When he finally stood in front of the mountain gate, his eyes, as bright as stars, began to scan the surroundings sharply. His eyes were like two flashes of lightning, quickly passing through the surrounding grass, trees, stones and steps, not missing any subtle details.

At this moment, Shuo seemed to be eagerly looking for something or someone. His brows were slightly furrowed, his lips were tightly pursed, and he was concentrating on observing everything in front of him, as if he was afraid of missing any important clues.

Not long after, a young disciple dressed in Qingyun Sect's uniform hurried over. When he saw Shuo standing there with an imposing manner, he was stunned for a moment, then hurried forward, bowed respectfully, and then asked cautiously: "May I ask who you are...?"

Shuo looked expressionlessly at the slightly nervous disciple in front of him, and slowly said, "I am Shuo, and I have come here today to visit your sect's Li Mingyang." His voice was not loud, but his tone was unusually calm, as if he was just stating something that was very ordinary. However, deep in his eyes that seemed as calm as water, there was a kind of firmness and determination that could not be ignored.

When the Qingyun Sect disciple heard Shuo introduce himself and his purpose, his heart trembled. Because recently, the outside world has been spreading rumors that someone is going to challenge Li Mingyang, the genius disciple of their Qingyun Sect. And at this moment, the person standing in front of him is very likely the challenger! Thinking of this, the disciple couldn't help but secretly take a breath.

You know, although Li Mingyang has been in seclusion for many days and has not appeared, his reputation in the entire Qingyun Sect and even in the martial arts world is at its peak and no one can match it. Now someone actually dares to come directly to challenge him, which is simply a naked provocation to the Qingyun Sect! However, as a mere ordinary disciple, how can he have the power to deal with such a big thing? So, he did not dare to delay at all, and quickly turned around and ran towards the sect, ready to report the matter to all the teachers.

It didn't take long for this shocking news to spread throughout the Qingyun Sect like wings. Finally, it successfully reached the ears of the Qingyun Sect's leader. After learning about this, the leader hesitated for a moment, as if thinking about how to deal with it. Then, he waved his hand and made a decision - he would personally meet this uninvited guest who didn't know the immensity of the world.

The sect leader was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and walked out of the hall with light and steady steps. He had a gentle smile on his face, and looked at the oncoming Shuo with a sharp gaze, and said, "It turns out that it is Master Shuo who has come. Our sect has heard of your great name for a long time! Seeing you today, I can see that you are really majestic and heroic! Unfortunately, my disciple Li Mingyang is currently in seclusion in a secret room for training, and has not yet come out. I wonder what Master Shuo is here for?"

Hearing this, Shuo raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a polite smile, then clasped his hands together, bowed deeply to the sect master, and replied respectfully: "This junior has the audacity to visit you because he has something to ask of Brother Li Mingyang of your sect. I have heard of Brother Li's skills and cultivation for a long time, and I have always admired him, so I came here specially, hoping to learn martial arts from him and see who is better. I also hope that the sect master can teach me and introduce me to him. If the sect master agrees to this, I will be grateful and will never forget it."

After hearing what Shuo said, the leader's brows slightly frowned. He knew very well that Li Mingyang's retreat was crucial to his own strength. If he was disturbed by the outside world at this critical moment, all his previous efforts would be wasted, and even lead to serious consequences such as going crazy. However, facing Shuo's sincere and urgent request, if he rejected it directly, it would probably cause unnecessary contradictions and conflicts between the two sides, which was also a situation that the leader did not want to see. For a while, the leader was caught in a dilemma, thinking about how to properly handle this matter.

After repeated thinking and weighing the pros and cons, the clan leader finally made a difficult decision - to adopt a compromise strategy to deal with the current situation. He looked at Master Shuo in front of him with a serious expression and said slowly: "Master Shuo, Li Mingyang's retreat this time is of great importance. It is really inconvenient to disturb him."

The sect leader paused, then continued, "But I also know that you are looking forward to competing with Li Mingyang, so why not do this. You might as well stay in our sect for a few days. When Li Mingyang successfully comes out of seclusion, we can arrange a wonderful competition. What do you think?"

After hearing what the Sect Master said, Master Shuo's originally hopeful expression dimmed slightly, revealing a bit of disappointment. However, he quickly adjusted his mood, nodded gently, and said in agreement: "Since the Sect Master has said so, then I will obey. I just hope that the Sect Master can convey it to Li Mingyang, saying that I will definitely wait patiently for him to come out of seclusion."

Seeing that Master Shuo was so sincere, the Sect Master's tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little and he breathed a sigh of relief. After all, being able to resolve the matter in such a relatively peaceful way and avoid unnecessary conflicts or contradictions between the two sides was undoubtedly a good thing for the entire sect.

He acted promptly and without hesitation dispatched several trusted disciples to rush to the place where Li Mingyang was practicing in seclusion, to inform him of the whole matter.

At the same time, the leader knew that this challenge was of great importance and did not dare to slack off. He looked solemn and frowned, and quickly called together the respected elders and core disciples in the sect to discuss countermeasures. Everyone sat together and expressed their opinions. The atmosphere was warm and tense. The leader listened carefully to everyone's opinions and suggestions, while carefully thinking about every detail, striving to be foolproof.

The entire Qingyun Sect was in a busy and orderly state. Disciples gathered in groups of three or five, whispering to each other, discussing the upcoming earth-shattering battle. For these young disciples, this competition not only represents the supreme glory of the sect, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn. Many disciples could no longer contain their excitement and could not wait to witness the peak duel between the two masters.

As a result, many disciples began to study Li Mingyang and Shuo's past battle experiences in private, repeatedly trying to figure out their unique fighting styles and techniques, hoping to learn valuable lessons and gain insights and breakthroughs. Some disciples even forgot to eat and sleep, studying day and night, just to stand out in this event and bring glory to the sect.

In the closed and quiet retreat room, Li Mingyang was immersed in cultivation, when suddenly a message talisman flashed across his eyes like a meteor, bringing urgent news from the sect. When he read the news, his originally calm heart suddenly became turbulent.

He knew that the challenge he faced this time was not just a personal duel in the ordinary sense. What was involved was the future and fate of Qingyun Sect and even the entire cultivation world. When he thought of this, Li Mingyang couldn't help but feel the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

He took a deep breath, as if to absorb all the spiritual energy around him, and then slowly opened his eyes that had been closed for a long time. At the moment he opened his eyes, a sharp light flashed through his eyes, revealing an extremely firm look: "Since you have come to my door, then good! Let me take a good look at what kind of extraordinary ability you have."

After careful consideration, Li Mingyang resolutely made an important decision - to end his retreat early and step forward to meet the upcoming fierce battle. Because he knew very well that this battle was not only a severe test of his own strength, but also a sacred mission to defend the glory of Qingyun Sect and protect the peace of the entire cultivation world.

At this moment, Li Mingyang's state of mind changed dramatically, as if he had broken through an invisible shackle and instantly climbed to a new realm he had never reached before. The strong sense of mission was like a surging wave, surging wildly in the deepest part of his heart! This feeling was so real and shocking that it made the blood in his body seem to be ignited and became hot; at the same time, a passionate fighting spirit was like a blazing fire, burning in his chest, filling him with endless strength and courage.