Mortals cultivate immortality, I have a Chaos Tower

After several days of trekking, Lin Fan, Jin Buke, Jiang Shuiling and Zhong Ling'er finally arrived in Longquan Prefecture. This area is indeed as famous as it is said to be, with magnificent mountains and rivers, continuous peaks in the distance, gurgling streams nearby, and clear water flowing along the winding river on the land, like the blood of nature, bringing endless vitality to this land. In the river, the water ripples, and from time to time, spirit fish jump out of the water, splashing crystal water. The air is filled with a cool water vapor, which makes people feel refreshed.

Lin Fan stood on the edge of a cliff, his robe fluttering in the breeze, and he looked far away, gazing at the vast land in front of him. He looked solemn, as if he had already smelled the coming storm. Longquanzhou was different from the areas they had passed through before. It was a place rich in water-based cultivators. Water-based Taoism was like a master here. Spiritual energy could be seen flowing everywhere, and most of it was water-based spiritual energy. The breath of the cultivators appeared and disappeared from time to time, as if every inch of land was lurking with danger.

"This place is extraordinary. It seems that our opponent this time may be more difficult than before." Lin Fan whispered to himself, with a hint of vigilance in his tone.

Jin Buke, who was standing beside him, also had a solemn expression on his face, holding a long sword tightly in his hand, with a cold light faintly glowing on the blade. He had been on high alert since he entered Longquan Prefecture. The cultivators here mainly used water-based magic, and the most difficult thing about water-based magic was the unpredictable and endless attack methods. If you are not careful, you will fall into endless entanglement.

Jin Buke whispered, "No matter what, we will fight back. Although Longquanzhou is extraordinary, we don't have to worry too much. We just need to take every step carefully and we will be able to deal with it naturally."

"Yes, that's right." Lin Fan nodded, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Shuiling stood aside at this time, silently looking around, her eyes showing a bit of alertness. Her perception ability was extremely strong, and she could keenly capture the subtle changes in the surrounding environment. She could feel that the water spirit in the air was very strong, as if once they entered the battle, the enemy could easily mobilize the spirit of heaven and earth to compete with them.

"The water cultivators of Longquan Prefecture are known for their flexibility, and their magic is good at control and containment. If we engage the enemy here, we must remain vigilant at all times to avoid falling into their rhythm." Jiang Shuiling reminded softly, her tone calm but with a hint of nervousness.

"Yeah." Lin Fan nodded slightly to show his agreement.

Zhong Ling'er stood aside, gently fiddling with the magic weapon in her hand. Her face was filled with the curiosity and excitement that only a young girl could have, as if she was full of expectations and desire to explore this new land. She was lively and although she often acted carefree, she was actually very thoughtful. At this moment, she had already begun to think about the next battle strategy in her mind. She knew that they would face a fierce battle next, and she had to give full play to her intelligence to help everyone out of danger.

Suddenly, there was a movement in the woods ahead. Several figures moved quickly in the woods, and the air was filled with a faint mist. Lin Fan and the others instantly became alert, their weapons were already unsheathed, and their eyes were fixed on those figures.

A monk in a blue robe walked out of the woods. He was tall, with a stern face and icy eyes. He glanced at Lin Fan and the others and said in a low voice, "The territory ahead is Longquanzhou's. Who are you? How dare you trespass?"

Lin Fan responded calmly: "We are just passing by, we have no ill intentions."

The cultivator sneered: "Passing by? Longquan Prefecture is the holy land of water cultivators, how can we allow you to set foot here casually. If you want to continue moving forward, you must accept the test of Longquan Pass!"

"Longquan Pass?" Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly.

The monk said contemptuously: "Longquan Pass is the third checkpoint of my Longquan Prefecture, guarded by my senior brother Long Lie. If you dare to challenge Longquan Pass, you must be prepared to pay with your life. Otherwise, get lost."

After saying this, the monk turned and left, disappearing into the woods with a bit of disdain.

Lin Fan and the others looked at each other. Jin Buke clenched his sword tightly and said in a deep voice, "It seems that Longquan Pass is not an ordinary place. Long Lie is probably a tough opponent."

Jiang Shuiling whispered, "It is said that Long Lie has reached the late Nascent Soul stage. The Black Dragon Whip in his hand is extremely powerful and almost unstoppable. The Longquan Pass he guards is even more impregnable. There are formations on the walls, and the defense is extremely strong. It is not easy to break through."

Lin Fan nodded, and he had already made a plan in mind. Although the challenge ahead seemed severe, he was not afraid. He knew that only by defeating a strong enemy could he go further and reach a higher level. Moreover, they had experienced too many life-and-death battles along the way, and every victory made them more determined.

That night, the moonlight sprinkled on the earth like water. Lin Fan and others camped in the mountains to rest and prepare for tomorrow's battle.

The four of them sat around the campfire, all with thoughtful and nervous expressions on their faces. Jin Buke was the first to break the silence: "Longquan Pass is heavily guarded, and a frontal assault may not be easy. I suggest that we split into two teams, one team to attract the enemy's attention from the front, and the other team to attack from the flank, perhaps creating chaos and opening a breakthrough."

Jiang Shuiling shook her head slightly: "Although a strong attack can effectively attract the enemy's attention, the defenders of Longquan Pass are Yuanying stage strongmen after all, and a head-on confrontation is extremely dangerous. In my opinion, we should make full use of the terrain advantage. Water magic is extremely powerful in Longquan Province, and I happen to be good at water magic, maybe I can use it to contain the enemy."

Zhong Ling'er smiled slightly and interrupted, "In that case, why don't I use my magic weapon to set up an illusion array, and when the enemy is confused, we can launch a surprise attack. This way, we may be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Lin Fan listened to the opinions of the three people quietly. After a moment, he raised his head and said slowly: "Your suggestions are all good, but Longquan Pass is different from ordinary passes, and Long Lie is not an ordinary guard. We should not rely too much on sneak attacks and illusions. A head-on challenge is inevitable. My plan is to focus on head-on confrontation and supplement it with flanking control. Jin Buke, you and I will face the challenge head-on to attract Long Lie's attention. Jiang Shuiling, you use water magic to contain the enemy, and Zhong Ling'er will use magic weapons to set up an array and wait for an opportunity to act."

Several people looked at each other and nodded, approving this battle plan. Although Lin Fan decided to confront head-on, they knew that this was based on his strong strength. Lin Fan's current cultivation should not be underestimated. With the Qiankun Axe and the Chaos Tower, he is fully capable of confronting Long Lie head-on.

As the night deepened, the bonfire gradually died down, and the four of them rested, but in their hearts they were all thinking about tomorrow's battle. The moonlight shone on their faces, reflecting a bit of determination and resoluteness.