Mortals cultivate immortality, I have a Chaos Tower

Lin Fan led his team through the winding mountain road and finally arrived in front of the Bluestone Pass. Along the way, they experienced many ambushes and plots, but they pushed forward to the core area of ​​Longquanzhou without hesitation. Now standing on the edge of the Bluestone Pass, looking up, it seems as if facing an ancient giant's castle, solid and unshakable, majestic and inviolable.

Qingshi Pass, the defense hub of Longquanzhou, has long been widely known in the world of cultivation. The stone wall at the pass, like a steel barrier, glows with a faint green light, reflecting a cold light in the sun as if it was made by heaven and earth. This light is not warm sunlight, but carries a depressing coldness, as if it will swallow people with a slight touch.

From a distance, Qingshi Pass looks like a sleeping beast. Although it closes its eyes and lies dormant quietly, you can feel the power that may wake up at any time and shake the world. The wind in front of Qingshi Pass is low, as if every inch of this land is whispering about the wars and killings in the past.

"The aura here is very unusual..." Jiang Shuiling frowned, her expression showing a hint of solemnity. She raised her hand lightly, and a few strands of light blue spiritual energy spread out from her fingertips and went away with the wind, as if detecting the heavy defensive barrier in front. After a moment, she withdrew her hand, frowning even more tightly, "That aura is as heavy as a mountain, and it seems to hide an extremely powerful force."

She stared at the Bluestone Pass in the distance, with a hint of vigilance in her eyes. This was not only because the stone wall of the Bluestone Pass was as solid as part of the earth, but also because she could feel the unfathomable spiritual power behind the pressure. This spiritual power was as solid as a mountain range, as if it penetrated the sky and earth and pressed on their hearts.

Lin Fan stood beside Jiang Shuiling, his eyes calm and sharp, as if he had already known everything ahead. He did not rush to act, but enveloped the entire team with his unique calm temperament, bringing an invisible sense of security. He clenched the Qiankun Axe, the giant axe that was ready to chop through the world at any time. In his hand, it seemed to be just an ordinary weapon, but everyone who knew Lin Fan knew that this axe contained the power to destroy the world.

"Qingshi Pass is indeed not an ordinary pass." Lin Fan said calmly, his voice passing by everyone's ears like a breeze, but his calm aura was as steady as a rock.

"Well, Shi Jian is famous, especially for his defense." Jin Buk gently patted the long sword behind him, staring into the distance with a serious look. His scabbard swayed slightly, as if responding to his fighting spirit. "It is said that his defense is unmatched, and he is definitely not an opponent that can be confronted with force."

Jin Buke is not a person who exaggerates easily. The fact that he can show such a serious expression is enough to prove that Shi Jian's strength is extraordinary.

Zhong Ling'er was also a little worried. A trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. She looked up at the towering stone wall of Qingshi Pass and murmured, "With such a thick defense, it would probably take a lot of time and energy to attack head-on. Besides, it is said that the Sky Stone Shield in Shi Jian's hand can even withstand the full force attack of a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Lin Fan did not respond immediately. His eyes stayed on the entrance of Qingshi Pass, where Shi Jian was defending. Shi Jian, the defender of Longquan Prefecture, was known as "the iron wall of copper", and was especially famous for the legendary Sky Stone Shield. According to rumors, the Sky Stone Shield was not only a defensive artifact, but also could absorb the enemy's attacks and transform them into counterattack power.

"We can't act rashly." Lin Fan spoke slowly, his voice steady but firm, "Since Shi Jian dares to stand at this pass, it means he has enough confidence to defend Qingshi Pass. We must look for his weaknesses and not underestimate the enemy."

His decision was quick and decisive, and he did not become complacent because of his previous winning streak. He understood that in the world of cultivation, any carelessness could have fatal consequences, especially when facing a battle-hardened warrior like Shi Jian.

"Then what should we do?" Jin Buke clenched his sword, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, but he still waited for Lin Fan's instructions.

Lin Fan was silent for a moment, then looked up at the sky in the distance. The clouds were gradually blown away by the wind, revealing a clear sky. He exhaled lightly, and his tone was firm: "Let's find out the truth first and look for opportunities. Although Shi Jian's Sky Stone Shield is strong, I believe that no defense can be flawless."

Jiang Shuiling nodded, with approval in her eyes. "I can try to sense the flow of spiritual energy in the Skystone Shield, maybe I can find some weaknesses."

Zhong Ling'er also whispered: "My illusion may be able to confuse his vision. Although the Sky Stone Shield is powerful, Shi Jian himself may not be immune to illusions."

Lin Fan nodded after hearing this: "Very good. Before we take action, let's conduct a tentative attack first, and try not to expose our full strength, and then make a decision."

"The opponent this time is not an easy one." Jin Buke smiled lightly. Although he was still heavy-hearted, he was never afraid of challenges.

After several people discussed it, they immediately took action.

In the following days, Lin Fan and his team did not rush to attack, but chose to wander around outside the Bluestone Pass to observe the defense situation inside the pass. Every time they would use Jiang Shuiling's water elemental aura and Zhong Ling'er's illusion to test Shi Jian's reaction, and gradually, they discovered Shi Jian's defense rules and the operating principle of the Sky Stone Shield.

During the day, the defenders of Qingshi Pass worked closely with Shi Jian to defend tightly. At night, it was their only chance. Although the Skystone Shield was powerful, Shi Jian himself would consume a huge amount of spiritual power during a long period of defense, which gave Lin Fan and his team a chance to break through.

One night, Lin Fan's team gathered again in the shadow of a forest, only a few hundred steps away from Qingshi Pass. Jiang Shuiling gently waved her hands, and a few wisps of water elemental aura flowed out from her fingertips, like invisible tentacles, slowly extending towards the defense barrier of Qingshi Pass.

"I have sensed the spiritual power fluctuations of the Skystone Shield..." Jiang Shuiling closed her eyes and carefully sensed the shield in the distance, frowning slightly, "Although most of the area is very solid, there is a relatively weak spiritual power flow at a certain position on the lower left. Maybe it is its weakness."

Lin Fan's eyes gleamed. Jiang Shuiling's inspiration was always very sharp. "Very good, now that we have found the weakness, let's start from that position."

"I can use illusion to make Shi Jian unable to see the real attack point," Zhong Ling'er said confidently, "No matter how strong his defense is, he is still a flesh and blood body. His eyes and mind may be confused by the illusion."

Lin Fan nodded. "Let's follow this plan. Jin Buke and I will hold him back head-on. Zhong Ling'er, you use illusion to cover us, and Jiang Shuiling will be responsible for finding the best time to attack."

The plan has been made, now it's time to take action.

Their strategy was more cautious than ever before, because they knew that Shi Jian was by no means an easy opponent. After several days of testing and observation, they gradually understood Shi Jian's fighting style. His calm and steady aura always made people feel oppressive. The Sky Stone Shield, a divine weapon that had made opponents despair in countless battles, now became a huge obstacle that they had to overcome.

The night breeze was cool, and Lin Fan and his group approached Qingshi Pass quietly.