The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 418 Entering the Cultivation World 9

There was nothing wrong with the sect leader's suggestion, so the leaders of each peak then proved their innocence one by one.

Elder Wang spoke first, and said solemnly: "Since Chao Yao disappeared, I have been practicing in seclusion at the Formation Peak, trying to break through the bottleneck of the formation. During this period, I have never stepped out of the Formation Peak, and all my disciples can testify to this."

Elder Li then said, "I was busy instructing my disciples to draw new talismans at Fufeng. I never left Fufeng and didn't have much contact with the outside world."

Elder Zhao was not to be outdone and said loudly, "I was teaching the core disciples swordsmanship at Jianfeng. I was in the martial arts field all day and didn't do anything unusual."

Other peak masters also recounted their whereabouts and actions during this period, and all of them stated that they had nothing to do with Chao Yao's disappearance.

After listening to the statements of the peak masters, the sect master frowned and said after thinking for a moment: "What you said seems to be flawless, but the whereabouts of the Moonlight Fairy is still a mystery. Immortal Lord Changming, you are most familiar with her. The sect has decided to send you out to search for her again. Make sure to bring her back safely."

Su Junze was confused. What did he mean by "most familiar"?

In fact, he hadn't spoken a few words to Chao Yao before deciding to let Chao Yao become his Taoist partner.

If it weren't for future practice, he wouldn't even pretend to be affectionate.

"Sect Master... this... this may be difficult."

Su Junze doesn’t want to either!

But he really couldn't help it.

If he had any way, he wouldn't have to go back to the sect to report first!

The sect master's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief, and he shouted sternly: "Chang Ming Xian Jun, our sect has always placed high hopes on you, and we expect you to take responsibility for the sect at a critical moment. How can you shirk it so easily! Fairy Moonlight and you becoming a Taoist partner is a major event related to the future development of the sect, and you actually said there is no way?"

He took a step forward, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he wanted to see through Su Junze, and said in an increasingly heavy tone: "Where are the extraordinary abilities and courageous decisions you usually show in the sect? Now that the sect is facing such a predicament, it needs someone to stand up and save the situation, but you are so timid! Have you forgotten the great responsibility you shoulder as the Immortal Lord Changming?"

Su Junze was oppressed by the powerful aura of the Sect Master, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He hurriedly clasped his fists and bent over, anxiously explaining: "Sect Master, it's not that I intend to shirk responsibility, it's just that the situation is too complicated and difficult. I searched many possible places and investigated carefully, but there is no clue about the Moonlight Fairy. I really feel at a loss as to where to start."

The sect master snorted coldly, with his hands behind his back, his expression still serious and stern: "Humph! Complicated? No matter how complicated it is, can it be more important than the safety of our sect? Su Junze, I remember your past achievements, so I will only give you three days this time. If you can't find Chao Yao within three days, you should think carefully about how to explain to the sect!"

What does it mean?

Do you want him to take the blame alone?

Wouldn't it be beneficial to the sect if he ascends to heaven in the future?

No one has ascended to heaven in the Shadowless Continent in the past thousand years. If he were to ascend, it would be the supreme honor for the sect, and the entire Shadowless Continent would be amazed.

But now, the sect was forcing him like this when he needed support the most, which made him feel indescribable grief and anger.

Su Junze gritted his teeth, raised his head, looked at the sect master with a firm gaze, and said: "Sect Master, three days is three days, I will do my best. But I hope you understand that I, Su Junze, have devoted myself to the sect and have never had two hearts. If I really cannot find the Moonlight Fairy this time, I am willing to accept any punishment without complaint."

The clan leader saved his face, so he took out a magic weapon to find people.

I saw an ancient bronze mirror in his hand, with mysterious runes carved on the edge of the bronze mirror. The mirror surface was as smooth as water, but it emitted a strange light faintly.

The sect master said solemnly: "This is the Lingxi Mirror. As long as you inject the breath of the Moonlight Fairy into it, it will guide you to find her approximate location."

As he spoke, the sect leader quickly formed seals with his hands, muttered something, and a ray of spiritual light instantly sank into the bronze mirror.

The bronze mirror trembled slightly, and the light became brighter, and then some blurry images gradually emerged.

Su Junze stared at the bronze mirror closely, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart.

The sect master handed the bronze mirror to Su Junze and said, "Although this magic weapon can guide the direction, it is not absolutely accurate. You still need to rely on your own judgment and keen perception to pursue it. Remember, time is running out, don't let the sect down."

Su Junze solemnly took the Lingxi mirror, saluted to the sect master again, turned around and embarked on the difficult journey to find Chao Yao.

On the other hand, as soon as they found the huge forest where the Nine Yang Divine Tree might exist, they felt like they were being spied on.

"Little Stone, do you see anyone nearby?"

Of course, Little Stone noticed it the moment the Sect Master used the Lingxi Mirror, so he made the image blurry.

This magic weapon is truly too powerful, it can be called a divine weapon. With his current level of cultivation, he can only do this temporarily.

"Sister, no, there are only wild animals nearby, no people."

Chao Yao still believed in his intuition. Xiao Shitou was still a child and had no cultivation, so it was normal that he could not notice it.

"Follow me closely and don't run around. This Fantasy Forest looks peaceful, but it's actually full of dangers. If you get separated, I may not be able to find you in time." Chao Yao said to Xiao Shitou with a serious face.

Little Stone nodded obediently and followed Chao Yao closely.

Chao Yao walked forward cautiously while observing the surrounding environment.

The Fantasy Forest seems to be a mysterious area isolated from the world.

The tall trees reach into the sky, and their trunks are so thick that it takes several people to hug them.

The bark is rough and covered with traces of time, and some of them are also growing strange fungi and parasitic plants.

The branches intertwine with each other, weaving into a dense green canopy that almost completely blocks out direct sunlight.

Only a small amount of mottled light could penetrate the gaps between the leaves, forming thin beams of light that shone on the ground covered with fallen leaves and weeds.

The fallen leaves on the ground are piled up like a mountain, and when you step on them, they make a "crunching" sound.

Under the fallen leaves is damp soil, which exudes a decaying smell. Occasionally, you can see some strangely shaped fungi and unknown insects flying around in it.

Weeds were overgrown, some as tall as people, and the sharp edges of the leaves scratched the skin, causing a stinging sensation.

There are some thorns hidden in the grass, and you will get scratched if you are not careful.

Chao Yao held the fairy sword and carefully cleared the way ahead.

She took every step very carefully, first using her spirit sword to clear away the weeds in front of her to check if there were any hidden traps or dangers.

Little Stone followed closely behind her, holding onto the corner of Chao Yao's clothes with his little hands.

They walked along a path that seemed to be trampled by wild animals. The path was winding and it was unknown where it led.

Chao Yao remained alert at all times, listening to the movements around him and observing the subtle changes in his surroundings.

Suddenly, a breeze blew and the leaves rustled.

Chao Yao immediately stopped, held his breath, and held the spirit sword across his body, ready to deal with any possible danger.

After a while, after finding nothing unusual, they continued to move forward.

After walking for a while, a clear stream appeared in front of us.

The stream was gurgling, with some fallen leaves and petals floating on the water.

"Little Stone, are you hungry? I'll go to the stream and catch some fish and shrimp for you."

Chao Yao was looking at the crystal clear stream and his saliva was almost flowing out.

Grilled fish, fried fish, hot pot fish, dry pot shrimp…

Little Stone blinked and said, "Sister, I'm hungry, but you have to be careful."

Chao Yao smiled and nodded, put the fairy sword on her waist, rolled up her sleeves, and slowly walked into the stream.

The fish and shrimp in this stream are not ordinary fish and shrimp. They are called "Spirit Flame Fish". Their scales flicker with a faint spiritual light, and they seem to be swimming with flames.

The spiritual flame fish contains rich fire spirit power. After eating it, it can enhance the practitioner's fire attribute skills, temper the meridians, and improve the body's tolerance to fire.

The shrimp is called "Xuanbing Shrimp". Its shell is crystal clear and exudes a hint of coolness.

The Black Ice Shrimp has the power of extreme cold, which can help practitioners condense their spiritual power and calm the restless breath in the body. It has a certain auxiliary effect in breaking through the bottleneck of practice.

Chao Yao had sharp eyes and quickly locked onto a larger spirit flame fish.

She approached quietly and clasped her hands together, but missed. The Spirit Flame Fish nimbly slipped through her fingers.

Chao Yao was not discouraged. He held his breath and attacked again.

This time, she seized the opportunity and grabbed the Spirit Flame Fish at an extremely fast speed.

Then she turned her target to a few black ice shrimps.

The black ice shrimps shuttled between the cracks in the rocks at the bottom of the water. Chao Yao carefully turned over the rocks and quickly put them into his pocket before the black ice shrimps could react.

After a while, Chaoyao caught enough Spirit Flame Fish and Black Ice Shrimp. She returned to the shore happily and said to Little Stone, "Come on, I'll make you something delicious!"

Little Shitou almost laughed out loud when he saw Chao Yao like this.

"Sister almost forgot that she knows magic. Fish and shrimp like this can be caught in large quantities with magic."

Chao Yao tapped Little Stone's head gently and said with a smile, "Although magic is convenient, it will reduce the fun of catching it yourself. Moreover, in this Fantasy Forest, using too many magic spells at will may cause unnecessary trouble."

Little Stone nodded thoughtfully and said, "Sister, you are right. It is my fault for not considering it carefully. Sister, please cook fish and shrimp for me quickly. I can't wait."

"Okay, I'll make it for you right away. I guarantee you'll enjoy the meal."

"My sister's cooking must be the most delicious in the world."

Little Stone blinked his big eyes with a look of anticipation.

"You are such a sweet talker. You should eat more later."

Chao Yao found an open space by the stream and took out the seasonings that his original body had stored in the storage bag.

In order to prevent forest fires, Chao Yao specially set up several more layers of barriers.

This is also to prevent other creatures from recognizing her excessive spiritual power.

She first found some dry branches nearby, raised her hand gently, and a stream of spiritual power flowed out from her fingertips, instantly igniting the branches, and the dark blue flames jumped happily.

Then, she used the Fairy Sword to clean the Spirit Flame Fish, skillfully cut several cuts on the fish's body, and then danced with her hands. Spiritual power brushed across the fish's body like a gentle breeze, and bits of spiritual light merged into it.

Then she sprinkled it with salt and spices, pierced the fish with a thin branch, and slowly roasted it over the fire.

As the flames roasted, the skin of the Spirit Flame Fish gradually turned golden, emitting an enticing aroma.

A trace of fire spirit power rose with the heat, and actually formed a small vortex of fire above the fish. This vortex was like a lively elf, spinning happily, with faint flickering flames in it, as if it was nurturing a mysterious power.

Chao Yao started to process the black ice shrimp again.

She peeled off the shell of the black ice shrimp gracefully; every movement was smooth and natural, without a trace of worldly airs.

After leaving only the fresh and tender shrimp meat, she waved her hands lightly, and her spiritual power turned into a trace of cold air, wrapping the shrimp meat.

Then she poured in some oil, sprinkled on the seasoning, and heated it slightly with her spiritual power.

Under the impact of the hot air, the cold air turned into crystal water droplets, which rolled down like pearls and merged into the shrimp meat, making a slight "sizzling" sound.

After a while, the aroma of shrimp meat spread, and the fragrance carried a hint of coolness, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"Xiao Shitou, it will be ready soon. Just wait a moment." Chao Yao said to Xiao Shitou with a smile while flipping the grilled fish.

Soon, the Spirit Flame Fish was roasted to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Every inch of the fish meat was golden in color. The vortex of flame also gradually converged and merged into the body of the fish, making it more charming.

The black ice shrimp also becomes fragrant, and the shrimp meat is crystal clear, as if emitting a faint cold light, making people salivate.

Chaoyao handed the grilled fish and shrimp to Xiao Shitou and said, "Be careful of the heat, eat slowly."

Little Stone took the food and took a bite eagerly, with a satisfied smile on his face: "Sister, it's delicious!"

After the two had a hearty meal, Chao Yao cleaned up the place where he had cooked, trying his best to restore it to its original state before leaving.

After walking for a while, Chao Yao suddenly felt a subtle change in the surrounding atmosphere.

There seemed to be a faint fresh scent in the air, carrying with it a flourishing vitality, which was completely different from the smell of decay in this phantom forest.

Chao Yao's heart moved and he looked around more carefully.

She discovered that in the originally damp and muddy ground beneath her feet, there was a small area of ​​soil that seemed particularly fertile and moist, and the weeds growing on it were also greener and more lush, as if they were being nourished by a mysterious force.

Continuing walking forward, she saw an ancient tree with some tiny cracks on its trunk, from which a little green light was emanating.

Looking closer, the light seemed to contain powerful vitality.

Going further, she noticed a stone wall. The vines climbing on it were thicker than those in other places, and the leaves were fuller and more vibrant.

Chao Yao became more and more certain that he might have approached the location of the Nine Yang Divine Tree.

She took a deep breath, tightened her grip on the fairy sword in her hand, and continued her exploration more cautiously.