My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1042 Staying Power

Ling Xue nodded, her eyes gleaming with wisdom: "This place is indeed full of dangers, but we must get through this. Remember, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must fight side by side."

The two took a deep breath and stepped into the yellow sand and stone forest. Their steps were light and steady, and each step was steady and powerful. Their figures shuttled between the stone pillars like two nimble cheetahs.

Suddenly, a strong wind swept in, yellow sand filled the air, and the vision became blurred. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing immediately stood back to back, observing their surroundings vigilantly. They heard a series of low roars in their ears, as if some terrifying creature was approaching.

"Be careful!" Ling Xue suddenly shouted, and the long sword in her hand stabbed out fiercely, and a cold light cut through the yellow sand. Then, a huge desert monster jumped out from the sand, with a fierce light flashing in its eyes, and rushed straight towards the two.

Zhou Xing was not to be outdone. He formed seals with his hands, and spells quickly condensed. He shouted, "Go!" A huge fireball flew out of his hands and headed straight for the monster.

The fireball collided with the monster, making a deafening explosion. The monster was blown to pieces and turned into a wisp of green smoke that dissipated in the air.

However, this was just the beginning. As the two went deeper into the stone forest, more and more monsters and traps appeared. They kept fighting, and each time they relied on their mutual trust and tacit understanding to overcome the danger.

Finally, after a tough battle, they came to the center of the stone forest. There was a huge stone platform with ancient runes engraved on it. The two smiled at each other, knowing that this was the gateway to the next level.

They stood side by side on the stone platform, holding each other's hands. They closed their eyes and felt the energy flowing around their bodies. With a loud bang, the stone platform began to emit a dazzling light.

When the light faded, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had already disappeared on the stone platform. They successfully passed the fifty-sixth test and continued to move forward on the road to ascension.

During this special journey, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing not only became partners at work, but also good friends in life. Their story slowly unfolds against the prosperous background of an international metropolis. Every day they prepare for the upcoming international chef competition, while unknowingly weaving a cross-cultural friendship.

In a bustling international city, towering skyscrapers and winding rivers together outline a harmonious picture of modernity and nature. Here, two bridge designers from different cultural backgrounds, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing, met because of an international bridge design competition.

Ling Xue, a female designer with oriental wisdom, always reveals a combination of classical and modern charm in her design works. Her daily life is in her studio in the city center, which is filled with various bridge models and design drawings. In the morning, accompanied by a cup of hot tea, she will review her design drawings and think about how to integrate traditional cultural elements into modern bridges.

Zhou Xing is a talented male designer from the West. His design style is bold and innovative. He often breaks the rules and pursues the ultimate structural beauty and functionality. He is more active in his daily life. He can often be seen in the city’s cafes, libraries or riverside walks. He likes to get inspiration from communicating with people, and his notebook is always densely filled with various wonderful ideas.

The two met at a welcome dinner hosted by the organizers of the competition. Ling Xue was wearing a simple and elegant cheongsam, while Zhou Xing was wearing a well-tailored suit. The two were attracted to each other in the crowd and started an in-depth conversation about bridge design. Although their design concepts were different, they both showed great respect and interest in each other's work.

In the history of cultivation in the Haoqing Sect, Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing are a pair of legendary figures. Their journey to ascend together is full of hardships and dangers, and each level tests their cultivation and will. When they came to the fifty-sixth level - the battlefield of the yellow sand and stone forest, they knew that this would be an unprecedented challenge.

The Yellow Sand and Stone Forest battlefield is a famous trial site. The yellow sand here is everywhere, and the stone forest stands tall, forming a mysterious battlefield. According to legend, this was once the place where the gods fought, leaving behind countless powerful prohibitions and mechanisms that could kill gods and demons. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing stood at the edge of the stone forest, staring at this battlefield full of unknowns, feeling both nervous and expectant.

Senior Sister Ling Xue, dressed in white like snow, with a determined light in her eyes. In her hand, she held a crystal clear sword, with a faint light flowing through the sword, as if it could cut through the void. Junior Brother Zhou Xing, dressed in a green shirt, had a resolute look in his eyes, and held a black spear in his hand, with a wisp of black mist wrapped around the tip of the spear, emitting a frightening aura.

The two looked at each other, nodded, and walked into the yellow sand and stone forest side by side. The yellow sand flowed under their feet, and every step seemed to step into a bottomless abyss. The wind in the stone forest whistled with a sharp whistle, as if thousands of sharp blades were flying in the air.

Soon, they encountered the first wave of attacks. A group of stone creatures of various shapes emerged from the sand, their eyes flashing red, holding stone weapons, and launched a fierce attack on them. Ling Xue swung her sword, the sword light was like water, and she chopped the stone creatures into pieces. Zhou Xing charged with his spear, and the shadows of the spear were heavy. Every strike brought the power of destruction, and he repelled the enemies one by one.

As they go deeper, the challenges they face become greater and greater. There are countless traps hidden in the yellow sand, which can trigger disastrous consequences if they are not careful. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing must rely on each other's strength and wisdom to overcome dangers time and time again.

The most dangerous time, they triggered an ancient ban, the whole stone forest was shaking, the yellow sand was surging like waves, and huge stone warriors rose from the sand sea, each of them had the power to shake the world. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing stood back to back, there was no fear in their eyes, only the desire for victory.

Ling Xue's swordsmanship was even more fierce, and each of her swords contained her understanding of the Tao. Wherever the sword light passed, the stone warriors collapsed. Zhou Xing's spearmanship was even more violent, and each of his spears was like a black dragon coming out of the sea, carrying unparalleled destructive power, piercing through the enemies one by one.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated all the stone warriors. The yellow sand gradually subsided and the stone forest returned to peace. Although Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were exhausted, they showed a triumphant smile on their faces. They knew that they had overcome this level together again.

The challenge of the Yellow Sand Stone Forest battlefield was only one of the eighty-one difficult stages they had to overcome, but these battles left a deep impression in their hearts. Their figures fighting side by side became a legend passed down by the people of the Haoqing Sect.

In the following days, they visited several famous bridges in the city together, sharing their insights and experiences. Ling Xue introduced Zhou Xing to the symbolic meaning of bridges in Eastern culture, while Zhou Xing showed Ling Xue his research results in materials science and engineering mechanics. As the competition approached, the two began to collaborate, integrating their respective design concepts to jointly create a bridge design that has both Eastern charm and Western modernity. Their daily life scenes also changed from personal studios and cafes to a common design space, which was full of discussions, the hum of plotters, and cheers when inspiration burst out from time to time.

During this special difficult time, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing not only learned from each other in design, but also understood and respected each other culturally. Their story became a tale of friendship and cooperation that transcends national boundaries.

Every morning, with the arrival of the first ray of sunshine, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing start their day. Ling Xue is responsible for picking fruits. She can always accurately judge which fruits are ripe, pick them gently and put them in the basket. Every action reveals her familiarity and love for this land.

On the battlefield of the yellow sand and stone forest where the 56th tribulation was to be overcome, Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing fought side by side, facing the mysterious environment and powerful enemies.

The Yellow Sand Stone Forest battlefield is a vast desert area with towering stone forests standing in it. These stone forests have different shapes, some are like huge sword blades, and some are like twisted demon faces, giving people a depressing and mysterious feeling. The desert is filled with wind and sand, and the visibility is extremely poor, making the entire battlefield full of psychedelic atmosphere.

After Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing entered the battlefield, they immediately felt a strong sense of oppression. They knew that the enemy here would be stronger than ever before. They encouraged each other and took firm steps to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew up, and yellow sand filled the air, completely obscuring their vision. Senior Sister Ling Xue tightly grasped the long sword in her hand, while Junior Brother Zhou Xing prepared his own spell. They stood back to back, watching their surroundings vigilantly.

At this time, a group of huge stone statues emerged from the stone forest. Their bodies were as hard as stone, but their movements were extremely flexible. These stone statues had great strength and defense, and were the main enemy on the battlefield.

Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing immediately started fighting. Senior Sister Ling Xue wielded her sword, each swing of the sword brought with it a powerful sword energy, slashing at the vital points of the stone statue. Junior Brother Zhou Xing used various spells to trap the stone statue or weaken its power.

During the battle, they were constantly attacked by the stone statues, but the statues could not withstand their powerful strength. Senior Sister Ling Xue's swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and every attack could severely damage the stone statues. Junior Brother Zhou Xing's magic skill cleverly weakened the power of the stone statues, making them fragile and brittle.

After a fierce battle, Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing finally succeeded in defeating all the stone statue enemies. The yellow sand on the battlefield gradually dissipated, revealing the dawn of victory.

They hugged each other tired but full of joy and celebrated their victory. They knew that although this level was full of difficulties, they managed to get through it with their tacit cooperation and strong strength. This victory will give them greater confidence and courage to continue to face the next difficulties.

Zhou Xing, on the other hand, is more responsible for handling chores in the orchard, such as pruning trees and checking soil moisture to ensure that every tree can grow healthily. In the afternoon, they will take a short break under the shade of the trees, exchange their work experiences, and discuss how to showcase their orchards through live broadcasts.

In the evening, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing will prepare for the live broadcast. They will carefully select the freshest fruits of the day to show to the audience, and share some tips on fruit tree care. During the live broadcast, Ling Xue will explain how to judge the maturity of fruits, and Zhou Xing will share his experience in pruning fruit trees. Their live broadcast is friendly and natural, which is deeply loved by netizens and has also gained them many loyal fans.

At night, the orchard returned to its tranquility. Ling Xue and Zhou Xinghui packed up their tools and slowly walked back to the cabin. Under the light of the cabin, they would plan the next day's work while enjoying the tranquility and harmony from nature. Although their life was simple, they enjoyed it because here they had their love for the land, their common dreams, and their steadfast companionship in overcoming the eighty-one difficulties.

The morning sun shines, filling every corner of the gas station. Zhou Xing, wearing a blue work suit and gloves, holds a high-pressure water gun and begins his car-washing job. His movements are professional and skillful. Under his control, the water flows like a nimble dragon, shuttling between the vehicles and washing away the dust and stains one by one.

Ling Xue, wearing a neat salesperson uniform, stood beside the gas pump, smiling and greeting every customer. Her voice was gentle and kind, and she patiently answered all the customers' questions while skillfully operating the gas pump to ensure that every car could be filled up quickly and accurately.

In Haoqing Sect, Senior Sister Ling Xue and Junior Brother Zhou Xing embarked on the road to ascension together. Their goal was to pass through eighty-one difficult levels to prove their way to immortality. When they came to the fifty-sixth level, the scene before them made them feel awed.

This is the Yellow Sand Stone Forest battlefield, a desolate land, scattered with countless huge yellow sand stone pillars, they are like ancient warriors, quietly guarding this land. The yellow sand drifts in the air, forming a psychedelic scene, as if it can devour all life.

Ling Xue and Zhou Xing knew that every stone here could be an enemy, and every gust of wind could be an attack. They held their weapons tightly and moved forward cautiously. Their heartbeats were particularly clear in the silence, and every heartbeat reminded them that this place was full of unknown dangers.

Suddenly, a sandstorm arose, and something seemed to be moving in the yellow sand. Ling Xue's eyes fixed, and she knew that this was the guardian of the Yellow Sand Stone Forest - the incarnation of the God-killer and Demon-slayer. They were invisible and shadowless, but they were everywhere, and they were the nightmare of all challengers.

"Zhou Xing, be careful!" Ling Xue shouted in a low voice. Her figure moved quickly in the sand and dust, and the long sword in her hand drew out sword beams, trying to find the enemy's trace.

Zhou Xing followed closely behind, his eyes flashing with determination, he knew that this battle was related to whether they could continue to move forward. A faint light surrounded his body, which was a shield formed by his internal strength cultivated for many years, which could resist external attacks.

The enemy's figure was looming in the yellow sand.