Soul travels through the world of immortality

In the middle of this vast, deserted land, there actually stood a huge stone tablet towering into the sky. It was like a huge tower that went through the sky and gave people an endless sense of shock and oppression.

The entire stone tablet is inky black, as if stained by endless darkness. Its surface is covered with mottled marks left over from years of erosion. These marks crisscross like ancient and mysterious runes, telling the vicissitudes and historical sedimentation of the past years.

However, the most eye-catching thing is not the stone tablet itself, but the crystal embedded on the top of the stone tablet. The crystal is like the brightest star in the night sky, flashing a dazzling light. But this light is not the bright color that we usually see, but a deep black light. This black light seems to have endless power, as if it can easily swallow up all the light of all things in the world, which makes people feel awe.

There is no doubt that this black crystal exuding a mysterious aura is the darkest crystal that everyone dreams of! According to legend, whoever can obtain this treasure will be able to gain extraordinary powers and even control the fate of the entire world.

At this moment, Li Mingyang, who was standing not far away, looked at the huge stone tablet and the dark mirror on it, with an unconcealable desire in his eyes. He took a deep breath and stepped forward cautiously, trying to get closer to the mysterious treasure.

However, just as he was about to set foot on the road leading to the stone tablet, the originally calm air around him suddenly seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, and the temperature dropped sharply, becoming extremely cold in an instant. At the same time, countless black chains gushed out from the ground like ghosts, whistling with a sharp wind, and in the blink of an eye, they tightly wrapped around the defenseless Li Mingyang.

Li Mingyang felt his body tighten and he could not move. The black chains seemed to have life, tightening around him until he could hardly breathe.

"This is the first level of the formation. Only by overcoming the fear in your heart can you move forward." At this moment, the mysterious voice that had been lingering in my ears sounded again. The voice was ethereal and distant, as if it came from another time and space.

Li Mingyang slowly closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and then exhaled slowly. After repeating this several times, his originally anxious heart finally calmed down.

In this quiet moment, his thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the sect. He seemed to see the brothers and sisters who practiced and played together on weekdays, and their laughter was still echoing in his ears; he remembered the important agreement between him and Shuo, which was the goal they fought for together and a symbol of mutual trust; and finally, he remembered the great mission he shouldered, which was a heavy but incomparably sacred responsibility.

At this moment, an inexplicable courage surged from the bottom of his heart, instantly dispelling all fear and timidity. At this moment, he was no longer the person who would retreat in the face of difficulties, but a warrior full of strength and courage!

Along with the great change in his state of mind, something amazing happened - the black chains that bound his body began to tremble slightly, and made a series of "cracking" sounds. Then, the chains seemed to have lost their support, loosening one by one, and finally completely disappeared into the air, leaving no trace.

Just as Li Mingyang was still immersed in the joy of successfully breaking free from the chains, a mysterious and deep voice suddenly sounded: "Congratulations, you have passed the first level. However, the next test that awaits you will be even more difficult. I hope you can continue to maintain this courage and determination."

As soon as the mysterious voice fell, the surrounding space began to twist and deform violently as if being kneaded by an invisible giant hand. In the blink of an eye, countless strange scenes emerged, some were as colorful as a dream bubble, and some were eerie and terrifying. These illusions complemented each other, forming a bizarre picture.

Li Mingyang was horrified to find himself standing on the edge of a cliff, with a bottomless abyss beneath his feet. The endless darkness was like a giant beast with its bloody mouth wide open, ready to swallow him up at any time. At the same time, he felt as if he was in a blazing fire, with the scorching flames rushing towards him with their fangs and claws, as if they wanted to devour him completely. However, in the face of such a terrifying scene, Li Mingyang's heartbeat did not speed up, and his breathing remained steady. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes firm and calm, as if all this could not shake his inner determination.

At this moment, the mysterious voice sounded again: "Your state of mind has reached a height that ordinary people can hardly reach, but the final level will test whether your faith is as solid as a rock." As soon as the voice fell, a fork in the road suddenly appeared in front of Li Mingyang. The road on the left is wide and flat, with sunlight shining on the ground, like a broad road leading to light; while the path on the right is narrow and rugged, shrouded in a thick fog, full of unknowns and dangers.

"If you choose the left side, you can easily obtain the extremely precious dark essence; but if you choose the right side, you will most likely be lost in this darkness forever and never find a way out." The mysterious voice spoke these two completely different options slowly.

Li Mingyang stared at the two roads quietly, as if time had frozen. After a moment, he took a step without hesitation and resolutely walked towards the path on the right that was full of unknown dangers. Because in his heart, there was a voice that kept echoing: "A truly strong person will never be afraid of difficulties, and will not choose to take shortcuts to achieve success. Only by experiencing countless hardships and obstacles can one hone invincible faith and strength!"

As Li Mingyang stepped into the trail, the surrounding scenery began to change rapidly. The trees and rocks that were originally clearly visible gradually became blurred, replaced by a hazy interweaving of light and shadow. He felt as if he had walked into a completely unfamiliar world, with no sense of direction, no familiar landmarks, only endless confusion and fear. However, Li Mingyang did not stop moving forward. He walked forward step by step, and the faith in his heart was like a bright light, illuminating his way forward.

This place is filled with all kinds of temptations and traps that are hard to guard against. Behind every seemingly ordinary choice, there may be a completely different outcome.

However, even in such a complicated and dangerous environment, Li Mingyang never wavered. He always held on to the unshakable faith deep in his heart, like a traveler walking alone in the dark night, relying on the faint but persistent light, step by step, steadily moving forward.

In this way, time flies, and the years pass by. After going through countless hardships and tests, Li Mingyang finally arrived at a place full of hope. Here, the legendary Dark Spirit is like a dazzling pearl, quietly suspended in the air. It exudes a soft and charming purple light, as if it can penetrate all darkness, bringing endless warmth and comfort to people.

At this moment, the mysterious voice that had been guiding Li Mingyang in the direction of progress sounded again: "Congratulations, brave traveler! After all the ups and downs along the way, you have fully demonstrated the great value you possess. Now, the Dark Essence is willing to be your close partner, fight alongside you, and embark on the journey of the future together..." Before the words fell, Li Mingyang stretched out his hands carefully with joy and expectation in his heart, and gently touched the Dark Essence that exuded a mysterious aura.

At that moment, it was as if a warm current poured down from the top of his head, flowing quickly through the meridians of his body, bringing a warm and extremely powerful force wherever it went. This force was as gentle as the spring breeze, but as heavy as a mountain pressing down on an egg. It continuously flowed into his body, making Li Mingyang immersed in an indescribable comfort and peace of mind.

At the same time, the originally clear scene around him gradually became blurred as if it was wiped out by an invisible hand. Li Mingyang only felt a flash in front of his eyes, and when he could see clearly again, he found himself outside the stone hall.

He subconsciously tightened the Dark Mirror in his hand, feeling the slight coolness and the heavy weight of it, and his heart was filled with gratitude. This trip to Moyuan Island was full of hardships and dangers, but fortunately it was worth it in the end. Not only did he successfully obtain the extremely precious Dark Crystal, but more importantly, this journey was undoubtedly a huge test and improvement for his character, which made his state of mind reach an unprecedented level.

With this heavy harvest in mind, Li Mingyang resolutely turned around and left Moyuan Island, embarking on the road home. Along the way, he galloped towards Qingyun Sect without stopping.

Finally, when his feet once again stepped on that familiar land, the entire Qingyun Sect instantly became excited! Everyone gathered around him, their faces filled with ecstatic smiles, and their mouths kept cheering to welcome the hero who returned triumphantly.

When the sect master learned that Li Mingyang had successfully brought back the Dark Essence, he was so excited that he personally led everyone in the sect to greet him outside the mountain gate. When he saw Li Mingyang, his face was full of joy and he praised him highly: "My dear nephew Li, this time we were able to successfully retrieve the Dark Essence, all thanks to your extraordinary courage and wisdom!" Faced with such high praise from the sect master, Li Mingyang hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, and humbly responded: "Sect master, you are too kind. I can achieve this achievement thanks to the strong support and encouragement given to me by all the seniors and fellow disciples. Without everyone's concerted efforts, I would never be able to accomplish it alone."

At this time, an astonishing piece of news spread like wildfire throughout the cultivation world - Li Mingyang returned to Qingyun Sect safely with the Dark Essence! You know, this Dark Essence is a rare spiritual object that contains endless dark power, and its preciousness is unparalleled in the world. For any sect or force, possessing such a treasure undoubtedly means that its strength will be greatly enhanced, so it is like a magnet emitting fatal temptation, attracting countless people's greedy eyes.

In an instant, the entire cultivation world was in turmoil over this sudden news. All the major forces took action upon hearing the news. On the surface, everything seemed calm, but secretly, the situation was already turbulent. Some secretly sent out experts to gather intelligence, trying to find out how Qingyun Sect dealt with the Dark Essence; some began to actively win over allies, preparing to take action when the opportunity arose; and some forces even directly put pressure on Qingyun Sect, trying to force them to hand over the Dark Essence.

The Qingyun Sect, which had always been peaceful and tranquil, like a paradise on earth, was now completely shattered by the arrival of the mysterious Dark Spirit. Once upon a time, this place was like a paradise, away from the world, but now it has become the focus of everyone's attention and gradually evolved into the core area of ​​a huge storm like raging waves.

At first, it was just some sporadic and trivial gossips that spread quietly among the people. However, not long after, several unknown small sects began to show an unusually strong interest in Qingyun Sect. On the surface, these small sects pretended to exchange skills and learn from each other, but secretly they were deliberately trying to spy on various confidential information about Qingyun Sect and the Dark Realm.

However, what really made the whole situation suddenly become unprecedentedly tense was the thrilling raid that took place in the middle of the night. On that night when everything was silent, the moon was dark and the wind was strong, a group of uninvited guests wearing black night clothes and with their faces covered with black cloth, took advantage of the cover of the dark night, and sneaked into the Qingyun Sect without anyone noticing. Obviously, their only goal this time was the legendary Dark Spirit! In an instant, the fierce battle broke out without any warning. Although many disciples of the Qingyun Sect tried their best to resist, the attack of the group of black-clothed men was really carefully planned and deployed, so that in the face of such a fierce and fierce offensive, the Qingyun Sect inevitably suffered heavy casualties.