Prehistoric: The female saint Shiji, brilliant and talented

Qingyunzi nodded, his expression grave, and said, "That's right, it's the gravity field. We must overcome this pressure to reach the island and harvest the Golden Spirit Fruit. Everyone must be careful and not overexert yourselves."

The woman in white also reminded him, "Remember to protect yourself with spiritual energy and move forward slowly."

The three of them channeled their spiritual energy to protect themselves and stepped into the lake. The first few steps were easy, but as they went deeper, the gravity field became stronger and stronger. Every step was extremely difficult, as if they were wading through mud.

Zhou Yuan gasped for breath and said, "This gravity field is really powerful. I feel like I'm being crushed by an entire mountain."

Qingyunzi encouraged him from the side, "Hang in there, Zhou Yuan. We've already come halfway, we can't give up so easily."

The woman in white also said, "That's right, there's no turning back now. Only by overcoming this gravity can we reach the island."

The three encouraged each other, gritting their teeth as they struggled forward through the lake. Their clothes were already soaked with sweat, but their gazes grew ever more determined. Every step consumed a great deal of spiritual energy and physical strength, but for the sake of the Golden Spirit Fruit, they persevered stubbornly.

Finally, after a difficult trek, the three of them successfully reached the island. Looking at the fruit tree laden with golden fruit, joyful smiles spread across their faces.

"We've finally arrived!" Zhou Yuan excitedly waved his longsword. "So this is the Golden Spirit Fruit? It's absolutely beautiful!"

Qingyunzi also breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right, this is the Golden Spirit Fruit. Let's pick it quickly."

The three eagerly picked and consumed the golden spirit fruit. Instantly, they felt their spiritual energy surge, and their cultivation levels improved considerably. Zhou Yuan excitedly brandished his longsword and exclaimed, "We've really struck gold this time! Where do we go next?"

Qingyunzi smiled slightly: "There are still many unknown places in the Yunmeng Mountains waiting for us to explore. But before that, we must leave this gravity field first."

“Exactly.” The woman in white nodded in agreement. “Let’s leave this place first and then discuss this further.”

On this day, they arrived at the foot of a majestic, towering mountain. The mountain pierced the clouds, seemingly a link between heaven and earth. The three gazed up at the mountain, their hearts filled with both awe and longing.

"This is 'Houyi Peak'," Qingyunzi said, pointing ahead. "Legend has it that a rare spiritual herb called 'Houyi Grass' grows on its summit, which can help people break through cultivation bottlenecks and reach the Immortal Realm. Shall we climb up and explore?"

"Of course we have to climb it!" Zhou Yuan said without hesitation. "We've already explored so many mysterious places, how can we miss Houyi Peak?"

The woman in white agreed, saying, "Since we've come all this way, we can't leave empty-handed."

So the three of them began their ascent of Houyi Peak. The mountain path was rugged and steep, but with their unwavering will and extraordinary skills, they overcame numerous difficulties and gradually approached the summit.

"This mountain road is really treacherous." Zhou Yuan panted heavily, looking up at the winding mountain road that seemed to lead straight to the sky.

Qingyunzi smiled and said, "Houyi Peak is a sacred place in the fairyland, and its danger is naturally extraordinary. However, it is precisely because we have gone through this ordeal that we can cherish the preciousness of Houyi Grass even more."

The woman in white nodded in agreement: "Senior Qingyunzi is absolutely right. We must persevere."

As they climbed higher, the surrounding scenery became increasingly fantastical. Clouds and mist swirled among the mountains, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. Every now and then, strange mythical beasts would peek out from the forest, curiously observing them.

"Look! That's a celestial deer!" Zhou Yuan suddenly pointed ahead and exclaimed in surprise.

A graceful celestial deer was leisurely grazing on the mountainside, its body emitting a faint glow, appearing mysterious and noble. The three approached quietly, afraid of disturbing this beautiful creature.

However, just as they were about to approach the celestial deer, a powerful surge of celestial energy suddenly erupted from its body. The celestial deer transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the mountains in an instant, leaving the three of them utterly astonished.

"I never imagined that this celestial deer would possess such profound cultivation," Qingyunzi exclaimed. "The creatures of the celestial realm are indeed extraordinary."

The woman in white also looked surprised: "We need to be even more careful from now on."

The three continued their journey. Soon after, they arrived at a forest shrouded in ethereal mist. The forest was filled with all sorts of strange and wondrous trees, their branches laden with colorful fruits that emitted an alluring fragrance.

"These fruits are all rare medicinal herbs!" Zhou Yuan exclaimed excitedly. "Let's quickly pick some!"

But just as he reached out to pick the fruit, a powerful surge of immortal energy suddenly erupted from the depths of the forest. Immediately afterward, a figure swiftly swept through the woods, rushing straight towards the three of them.

"Watch out!" Qingyunzi shouted, charging forward with his sword. The figure clashed with Qingyunzi, sword energy crisscrossing and creating deafening roars. Zhou Yuan and the woman in white also rushed to help, and the three of them fought together against the figure. After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the figure, which dissipated into the air as a wisp of immortal energy. Having defeated the guardian, the fruits in the forest lost their protection, and the three of them successfully harvested many rare spiritual herbs.

"That was incredibly dangerous," Zhou Yuan exclaimed. "I never expected such a powerful guardian to be hidden in this forest."

Qingyunzi nodded: "Every corner of the fairyland is full of unknowns and dangers, and we must always be vigilant."

The woman in white also said, "That's right. Let's continue on our way; the Descendant Grass is still waiting for us."

The three emerged from the forest and continued their ascent towards the summit of Houyi Peak. Soon, they arrived before a massive platform. The platform was covered in ancient runes and patterns, emanating a mysterious aura. In the very center of the platform, a vibrant green herb grew quietly, its leaves shimmering with a faint glow.

"Descendant Grass!" Zhou Yuan shouted excitedly, "We've finally found it!"

Qingyunzi also smiled happily: "That's right, this is indeed the Descendant Grass. Let's pick it quickly."

The three cautiously approached the Descendant Grass, which grew atop a massive stone tablet. The tablet's surface was engraved with intricate ancient runes and patterns, seemingly containing boundless mysteries. They carefully examined the grass; its leaves were emerald green like jade, its stem straight as a sword, emanating a mysterious aura. "This is the rare spiritual herb that can help one break through cultivation bottlenecks and reach the Immortal Realm!" the woman in white exclaimed. "Truly breathtaking."

Excitement gleamed in Zhou Yuan's eyes as he eagerly reached out to pluck the legendary Descendant Grass. However, just as his fingertips were about to touch the blade of grass, the stone tablet trembled violently, unleashing a powerful surge of immortal energy. This energy was so vast it seemed capable of tearing apart time and space, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

Immediately afterward, a phantom figure slowly materialized before the stone tablet. The figure was tall and imposing, standing like a mountain peak before the three. In its hand lay a golden longsword, its blade gleaming with dazzling golden light and radiating an incomparably sharp sword aura. The phantom figure's gaze was sharp as lightning, coldly sweeping over them as if trying to pierce their very souls.

"Who dares to touch the Descendant Grass!" The illusory figure roared suddenly, its voice like thunder, shaking the surrounding area. Then, it swung its golden longsword and slashed fiercely at the three of them.

Zhou Yuan and his two companions reacted with lightning speed, their figures flashing as they deftly dodged the illusory figure's fierce attacks. They drew their weapons and engaged in a desperate battle with the illusory figure. In an instant, the sounds of clashing weapons, the surging of immortal energy, and the shouts of the three men mingled together, echoing through the heavens.

The illusory figure was incredibly powerful, each sword strike containing earth-shattering force. However, Zhou Yuan and his companions were no less formidable. They joined forces to counter the illusory figure's fierce attacks, sometimes parrying with their swords, sometimes counterattacking with spells, and sometimes nimbly dodging, their coordination impeccable, as if they were one.

In the heat of battle, Zhou Yuan suddenly shouted, "Watch its swordplay! There's a weakness there!" Qing Yunzi and the woman in white perked up at his words and focused intently on the illusory figure's sword strikes. Sure enough, in the midst of the fierce exchange, they noticed a subtle flaw.

"Now is the time!" Qingyunzi shouted, and the three launched a fierce attack simultaneously. Their weapons transformed into three streaks of light, aiming straight for the illusory figure's weaknesses. Although the illusory figure was incredibly powerful, it gradually began to show signs of weakness under the combined attack of the three.

After a fierce battle, the illusory figure was finally defeated by the three. It transformed into a wisp of immortal energy and dissipated into the air, leaving behind only a shimmering, fluorescent bead. That bead emitted a mysterious light, as if it contained boundless power.

Zhou Yuan, panting heavily, looked down at the Descendant Grass in his hand, his face beaming with undisguised joy: "We finally got the Descendant Grass!" His voice was filled with boundless happiness and a sense of accomplishment.

Qingyunzi also revealed a satisfied smile: "Indeed, this exploration has been very fruitful. Not only did we obtain the Descendant Grass, but we also obtained this mysterious bead."

The woman in white warned, "We must leave this place as soon as possible to avoid any further complications." Her tone revealed a hint of vigilance and worry.

The three nodded, carefully picked the Descendant Grass, and put it into their storage bags. Then, they put away their weapons and prepared to leave Descendant Peak.

Saying goodbye to the platform, the three continued along the winding mountain path. On both sides of the path, ancient trees blocked out the sun, dense vines crisscrossed, and rare birds and animals occasionally appeared—all wonders and sights found only in a fairyland…

"This trip to Tongtian Peak has truly been a rollercoaster of emotions, full of ups and downs and thrills." Shi Ji sighed as she walked, her hand tightly clutching the storage bag containing the Descendant Grass, where she could vaguely sense the immense power contained within.

Qingyunzi slowly stroked his beard, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes: "That's true, but since we were able to successfully obtain the Descendant Grass in the end, this trip wasn't in vain."

The junior sister was quieter. She looked around and gently reminded us, "We still need to be more careful. Although we have obtained the Descendant Grass, there are still many dangers hidden in this fairyland."

Before they finished speaking, a lush, verdant bamboo forest suddenly appeared ahead. The bamboo leaves rustled softly in the wind, as if whispering some secret. The three exchanged a smile and decided to step through the forest.

As soon as Shi Ji stepped into the bamboo forest, he felt a refreshing breeze wash over him. He raised his hand and gently touched the bamboo stalk beside him, feeling a delicate and smooth sensation on his fingertips, and he couldn't help but marvel at it.

Qingyunzi frowned slightly, as if he had noticed something strange: "This bamboo forest is rather eerie, we must proceed with caution."

The junior sister nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping back and forth among the bamboo shadows, as if searching for something.

Suddenly, a strange flute melody drifted from the depths of the bamboo forest. The sound was melodious and ethereal, seemingly possessing a bewitching magic that captivated all who heard it. Shi Ji felt her thoughts suddenly surge, as if drawn by the flute's melody, slowly moving in some unknown direction.

"This is bad! This is an illusion!" Qingyunzi suddenly shouted, his eyes flashing with cold light, clearly having seen through the illusion.

The junior sister immediately realized what was happening. She let out a low shout, formed a hand seal, and a beam of clear light shot out from her fingertips, piercing straight into the sky. The clear light exploded in mid-air, turning into thousands of tiny light fragments that scattered and filled the entire bamboo forest.

Reminded by the two, Shi Ji quickly regained his composure. Looking at the constantly twisting and deforming bamboo shadows around him, he was secretly horrified—this illusion was so realistic that he almost fell completely into it.

"Thank you both for your timely guidance," Shi Ji said gratefully, bowing with her hands clasped.

Qingyunzi waved his hand: "This illusion is quite common in the fairyland. You will need to be more vigilant when you travel in the future."

The junior sister also gently advised, "Although illusions are illusory, they are most likely to confuse people's minds. Only by keeping your mind clear at all times can you calmly deal with all kinds of unexpected situations."

The three continued their journey, emerging from the illusory bamboo forest. Before long, a shimmering lake came into view. The water was crystal clear, and a few blooming lotus flowers dotted the surface, their graceful forms captivating.

"What a stunning lake view!" Shi Ji couldn't help but exclaim. He walked to the lakeside, bent down, scooped up a handful of clear lake water, and felt the bone-chilling coolness seep through his fingers.

Qingyunzi stood quietly to one side, his gaze fixed on the center of the lake: "Beneath this lake, there are probably many unknown mysteries."

The junior sister also moved to the water's edge, her fingertips gently stroking the lotus petals in the water, as if silently conversing with the flowers. After a moment, she suddenly frowned and whispered, "There is a strange power surging in this lake."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji felt a chill run down her spine and quickly asked, "What kind of power is it?"

Qingyunzi also came closer, carefully sensing the energy rhythm in the lake, and a solemn expression appeared on his face: "This power is extraordinary, and it is very likely the aura emitted by some kind of powerful spirit beast."

The junior sister nodded in agreement: "That's right, and this power is still gradually increasing, so I'm afraid something unusual is about to happen."

The three exchanged a glance, all knowing that this lake held a significant secret. They decided to explore the lakeshore to see if they could find any clues. (End of Chapter)