Balala the Magic Fairy

As the light of the Crystal of As if faded, Yan Lili and the others found themselves standing on a peaceful grassland.

The sky was blue and the breeze blew, carrying the scent of grass.

"It seems too peaceful here." Zhan Tianjiao said in a low voice, his spear still tightly grasped in his hand.

"Yeah, it's a little abnormally calm." Nian Shilan looked around, his eyes full of vigilance.

Yan Lili took a deep breath. She could feel a special power in the air here.

"Welcome to the place of moral trial." A gentle voice sounded, and everyone looked over and saw an old man slowly approaching. He was wearing a simple robe, with white hair, but his eyes were unusually clear.

"Who are you?" Yan Lili asked vigilantly.

The old man smiled and said, "I am the guide here. You can call me the moral elder. Here, you will face moral choices. Only by passing this trial can you truly understand the true meaning of fate."

"A moral choice?" Yun Li frowned, and the long sword in his hand was slightly unsheathed. "What does this mean?"

The moral old man said slowly: "Here, you will encounter various tests, and every choice will affect your destiny. Remember, true morality is not simply right or wrong, but making the most appropriate choice in complex situations."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene on the grassland suddenly changed, and a prosperous town appeared in front of them. The town was bustling with people coming and going. However, in the center of the town, a huge balance stood there, with a dazzling gem and an ordinary stone on each end of the balance.

"What is this?" Jia Baoyu asked curiously.

The moral old man explained: "This scale represents a moral choice. The gem represents the interests of the individual, while the stone represents the interests of the collective. You need to choose between the gem and the stone."

Yan Lili and others looked at each other.

"If we choose gems, what can we get?" asked Zhan Tianjiao.

"Choose the gem, and I will help you quickly break through the bottleneck of cultivation, and even reach the unreachable realm of immortals, but this will harm the collective interests and lead to the destruction of the entire town." said the moral old man.

"What about choosing stones?" Nian Shilan asked.

"If you choose stone, you will save the lives of everyone in this town, but you will lose huge benefits personally," replied the moral old man.

Everyone fell into deep thought. This choice was not easy. Everyone was weighing their own interests against the interests of the group.

Yan Lili took a deep breath, she slowly walked to the scale, stretched out her hand, and gently put the gem back in its place.

"I choose stone." Yan Lili said firmly.

Zhan Tianjiao, Nian Shilan and others also walked to the balance and made the same choice.

The moral old man smiled and nodded: "Very good, you have made your choice. But remember, this is only the first test, and the next trials will be more difficult."

In the center of the town, the huge scale still stood, but the surrounding scenery became blurry.

The voice of the moral old man echoed in the air: "Now, you will face a new choice."

Yan Lili and others looked intently, and saw a transparent crystal ball appear at one end of the scale, with a beautiful woman sealed inside.

"What is this?" Nian Shilan asked puzzledly.

The moral old man said slowly: "This woman has great power, but her power is out of control. If it is not controlled, the whole town will be destroyed by her power."

"Then what should we do?" Zhan Tianjiao gripped the spear tightly, his brows furrowed.

"You can choose to release her and help her control her power, but this requires one of you to sacrifice your own cultivation." The moral old man glanced at everyone, "Or, you can choose to seal her and protect the safety of the town, but she will lose her freedom forever."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Zhan Tianjiao took a deep breath, walked slowly to the scale, stretched out his hand, and gently touched the crystal ball.

"I am willing to sacrifice my own cultivation." Zhan Tianjiao's voice was firm and calm.

Yan Lili, Nian Shilan and others also stepped forward.

The moral old man smiled and nodded: "Very good, you have made your choice. But remember, every choice has its price."

Then, the woman in the crystal ball slowly stood up, her body was wrapped in a gentle light, and her power was no longer out of control.

Zhan Tianjiao felt that the power in his body disappeared instantly and he became a completely ordinary person.

Seeing this, everyone felt helpless.

The moral old man spoke again: "Next, you will face an even more difficult choice."

A huge crack appeared in the center of the town. A powerful attraction emanated from the crack, and the whole town was shaking.

"This crack is swallowing up the entire town. You must make a choice." The moral old man's voice became serious. "You can choose to sacrifice yourself, fill the crack, and protect the safety of the town. Or, you can choose to escape, but the town will be destroyed."

Yan Lili and others looked at each other in bewilderment. They knew that this choice was a matter of life and death.

"I am willing to sacrifice myself." Yan Lili stood up again, her eyes full of determination.

Zhan Tianjiao, Nian Shilan and others also expressed their willingness to sacrifice to protect innocent lives.

A trace of appreciation flashed in the eyes of the moral old man: "I respect your choice."

Then, a beam of light fell, and Nian Shilan, Zhan Tianjiao and the others disappeared and turned into ashes. The cracks gradually closed, and the town slowly returned to peace.

"Why don't you choose me?" Yan Lili shouted. In desperation, she wanted to cast a spell to save people, but she found that her power was so insignificant.

The moral old man walked up to Yan Lili and said with a smile: "You have passed the moral test. Now, you need to transform the insights gained from these tests into the power of action."

"What should I do?" Yan Lili asked sadly.

"You need to put these moral insights into practice in the real world." The moral old man said slowly, "You need to find a balance between determinism and destiny and complete your mission."

Yan Lili was immersed in the pain of losing her friend, but she still nodded resolutely, "I can definitely do it. Only in this way can I be worthy of everyone's sacrifice."

When the old man heard this, his figure gradually blurred, and only his voice echoed in the air: "Remember, the reconstruction of morality is an ongoing process, which requires you to constantly reflect, choose and act."

After the trial, Yan Lili returned to the real world alone. He stood on a desolate hill, surrounded by villages destroyed by war, and the air was filled with sadness and despair.

"Rescue...but sacrifice!" She sighed, feeling sad.

At this moment, Zhan Tianjiao's voice suddenly came, "Here..." His voice trembled a little.

Yan Lili turned her head in surprise and looked at him, and found that his eyes were on the ruins not far away.

"It seems that our trial is not over yet." Beside Zhan Tianjiao, Nian Shilan tightly grasped the sword in his hand, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Yan Lili saw everyone and slowly began to smile. She took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the ruins, each step seeming unusually heavy.

"What can we do?" There was a hint of powerlessness in Jia Baoyu's voice.

Yan Lili stopped, her eyes swept over the crowd, and then said firmly: "We can... help them rebuild their homes."

Under the leadership of Yan Lili, the group began to rebuild the village, clearing the ruins, building temporary shelters, and providing food and water for the villagers.

"Thank you..." An old man leaned on a cane with tears in his eyes, "You are really the saviors sent by God."

A few months later, the village gradually came back to life, the children's laughter echoed in the air again, and the villagers' faces showed long-lost smiles.

"Look, our efforts have not been in vain." Zhan Tianjiao looked at everything in front of him, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.

"Yes, this is our strength." Nian Shilan said with emotion.

In the process of helping villagers rebuild their homes, Yan Lili and others deeply realized the relationship between the individual and the collective.

“We can’t just rest on our laurels,” Yan said. “We need to find a way for everyone to realize their potential and work together to create a better world.”

"What do you think?" Yun Li asked.

Yan Lili pondered for a while, then slowly said: "We need to establish a fair system to give everyone the opportunity to show their talents, rather than just relying on the so-called 'flow'."

"That sounds difficult." Jia Baoyu frowned.

"It is indeed difficult, but not impossible." Yan Lili said with a firm gaze, "We need to start with ourselves, start with small things, and gradually change the world."

As the discussion deepened, everyone began to make a plan. They decided to start by establishing a fair cultivation system so that everyone would have access to cultivation resources.

"This will be a long process." said Zhan Tianjiao.

"But as long as we persevere, it will come true one day." Nian Shilan's voice was full of confidence.

With the concerted efforts of everyone, the plan for a fair cultivation system was gradually launched. They set up a simple cultivation site in the village, and Yan Lili personally taught the cultivation experience. Regardless of their background, anyone who was interested in the Tao could come and learn.

The news spread quickly, and people from surrounding villages came to visit. However, this also attracted the attention of some forces.

One day, a group of mysterious people dressed in black came to the village.

"You are spreading the cultivation methods here without permission. Do you know that this is a big taboo?" The leading man in black spoke in a bad tone.

Yan Lili stepped forward and said, "The method of cultivation should benefit everyone. Why is there a taboo?"

The man in black sneered, "Humph, you ignorant fellows, today I will show you how powerful I am!"

After saying that, the men in black attacked one after another, and a powerful aura instantly spread.

Zhan Tianjiao swung his spear towards the man in black and shouted, "Don't be so arrogant!"

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle, and it was difficult to tell the winner for a while.

At this moment, a melodious flute sound suddenly came from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a girl in white riding a jade pipa.

After landing, the girl in white smiled and said, "Why are you guys making such a fuss?"

The man in black saw the girl in white and his expression changed slightly: "It turned out to be Fairy Yan Zi. This matter has nothing to do with you, so please don't interfere."

Fairy Yan Zi shook her head: "The method of cultivation should not be monopolized. I think you should stop."

The man in black hesitated for a moment, but eventually took his men away.

Yan Lili and others looked at Fairy Yan Zi with gratitude: "Thank you for your help, Fairy."

Fairy Yan Zi waved her hand: "You're welcome. I also can't stand those big sects."

After this incident, Yan Lili and others realized that if they wanted to truly promote a fair cultivation system, they would probably encounter countless obstacles.

Not long after, they received an invitation letter.

Invite them to a place called "Qiu Shu Mountain".

"Could this be a trap?" Nian Shilan said worriedly.