Prehistoric: The female saint Shiji, brilliant and talented

After walking along the lake for a while, a small island suddenly came into view. The island was lush with greenery and filled with the fragrance of flowers, like a secluded paradise. However, when they set foot on the island, they sensed an eerie atmosphere around them.

“This island is strange,” Qingyunzi said, frowning.

Shi Ji also sensed the strange atmosphere: "Indeed, there seems to be some kind of danger lurking here."

The junior sister lowered her voice and said, "Let's proceed carefully to avoid triggering hidden mechanisms or traps."

The three proceeded cautiously, slowly venturing deeper into the island. Suddenly, an unusual gust of wind swept past their ears, followed by a dark shadow leaping out of the bushes and lunging straight at Shi Ji's face.

"Watch out!" Qingyunzi shouted, swinging his sword to meet the dark figure. A flash of sword light forced the dark figure back, revealing its true form—a leopard-shaped spirit beast with a completely black body!
"This is a black panther spirit beast unique to the fairy realm!" Junior Sister exclaimed in surprise.

Shi Ji reacted just as swiftly, drawing his weapon and engaging the black panther spirit beast in a fierce battle. The black panther spirit beast was agile and swift, its attacks ruthless, making it extremely difficult for Shi Ji to fight. Fortunately, Qing Yunzi and his junior sister provided support from the side, and with the combined efforts of the three, they finally defeated the black panther spirit beast.

After dealing with the black panther spirit beast, the three strolled leisurely across the island, intending to explore this unknown land. To their surprise, they discovered an ancient and solemn stone tablet standing in the center of the island, covered with dense ancient runes and various patterns, the lines winding and flowing, seemingly containing some indescribable power. A profound and mysterious aura slowly emanated from the tablet, causing the three to stop and observe it intently.

Qingyunzi stepped forward, his fingertips lightly tracing the patterns on the stele, his eyes gleaming. After a long while, he took a deep breath and turned to Shiji and his junior sister, saying, "The inscription on this stele is very likely a hidden passage leading to the depths of the Immortal Realm!"

"A hidden passage?" Shi Ji's eyes widened in shock. "Senior Qingyunzi, do you mean we can use this passage to enter a deeper area of ​​the Immortal Realm?"

Qingyunzi nodded solemnly: "That's right, but this passage is bound to be extremely dangerous. We must think twice before we proceed."

“Danger and opportunity often go hand in hand,” the junior sister continued, “If we can safely pass through this path, we might find more magical treasures and good fortune.”

Shi Ji stroked her chin, deep in thought: "Senior Qingyunzi, can you decipher the runes on the stele? Can you find more clues about the passage from them?"

Qingyunzi frowned and pondered: "I need to spend some time. These runes are extremely ancient and contain a vast amount of complex information. But if we can successfully decipher them, we should be able to find a way to open the passage."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Shi Ji said with great interest. "Let's begin the deciphering! I believe that with the combined efforts of the three of us, we can definitely uncover the mystery."

Qingyunzi nodded, then focused intently on studying the runes on the stele. Shiji and her junior sister also gathered around, and the three of them carefully examined and discussed the inscriptions. Beside the stele, the setting sun cast long shadows of the three figures, and their adventure was only now truly beginning.

The three sat around the monument. Qingyunzi's brows were furrowed, and his fingertips slowly traced the ancient carvings, as if he were whispering a conversation with an ancient spirit. Shiji and her junior sister also held their breath, their eyes focused, afraid of making the slightest sound that might disturb Qingyunzi's thoughts.

“These runes seem to be some kind of ancient immortal script.” Qingyunzi murmured softly, his fingers slowly moving along the surface of the stele. “Each rune contains profound meaning, like a key to another world.”

Shi Ji couldn't help but ask, "Senior Qingyunzi, can you see any clues?"

Qingyunzi did not answer immediately, but continued to immerse himself in the ocean of runes. His fingertips gently traced the surface of the stone, and he could faintly feel the subtle rhythm of the ancient runes. After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes gleaming: "These runes are essentially guides. They depict a secret passage leading deep into the immortal realm, but this passage cannot be opened at will; it requires specific incantations and sacrificial rites."

Curiosity flickered in the junior sister's eyes: "What things do we need to prepare?"

After pondering for a moment, Qingyunzi slowly said, "The first thing is to find three rare immortal herbs—'Purple Frost Flower,' 'Jade Dew Grass,' and 'Golden Flame Fruit.' These three spiritual herbs are full of abundant immortal spiritual energy and are the key to opening the passage."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji was eager to try: "Then let's set off to find these magical herbs!"

Qingyunzi gently shook his head: "We can't rush it. These three kinds of immortal herbs are extremely rare, and each is guarded by a powerful spirit beast. We must plan carefully in order to have any hope of succeeding."

The junior sister nodded in agreement: "Senior Qingyunzi is absolutely right. We need to plan carefully and must not be rash."

So the three of them began to carefully discuss their action plan. With his years of experience and profound cultivation, Qingyunzi devised a meticulous strategy. They decided to first head to the place where the 'Purple Frost Flower' originated—the Frost Valley, which was covered in ice and snow all year round.

On the way to Frost Valley, Shi Ji couldn't help but ask curiously, "Senior Qingyunzi, what is so special about that 'Purple Frost Flower'?"

Qingyunzi patiently explained: "'Purple Frost Flower' only grows in extremely cold and desolate places. Its petals are deep purple and emit a faint glow at night. This herb is not only rich in spiritual energy, but also has miraculous medicinal power, which can heal serious injuries in an instant."

The junior sister added, "Moreover, the spirit beast guarding the 'Purple Frost Flower' is a Snowfield Ice Bear, which is extremely fierce. We must be careful in dealing with it."

The three walked and talked, soon arriving at the entrance to Frost Valley. The valley was a vast expanse of white, the north wind biting like a knife, resembling a desolate world built of ice and snow. They cautiously stepped into the valley, lest they disturb the ferocious snow bear.

After venturing deep into the valley, they finally found traces of the 'Purple Frost Flower'. The immortal herb was firmly rooted on a giant block of ice, its petals swaying gently in the cold wind, emitting a hazy, pale purple glow. Guarding it was a massive snow bear. Qingyunzi gestured for the two not to act rashly, then quietly took out a talisman and whispered an incantation. In an instant, the talisman transformed into a golden beam of light, shooting straight at the snow bear. The golden light circled the bear several times before exploding with a deafening roar.

Attracted by the golden light, the Snowfield Ice Bear was briefly distracted and didn't notice the three's movements. Qingyunzi seized the opportunity, rushing towards the 'Purple Frost Flower' and plucking it from its grasp. But at that moment, the Snowfield Ice Bear noticed their actions, roared furiously, and pounced on them.

The three of them swiftly dodged the ice bear's pounce, and then engaged it in a fierce battle. The snow bear had thick hide and powerful strength, and ordinary attacks could hardly harm it. However, Qingyunzi was knowledgeable and highly skilled. He moved nimbly, using agile movements and exquisite spells to maneuver around the ice bear, while patiently searching for an opening.

After a long and fierce battle, Qingyunzi finally found an opportunity. He formed a sword incantation with his hands and chanted a low mantra. A sharp sword light shot out from his fingertips, aiming straight for the ice bear's vitals. The sword light pierced through the ice bear's thick hide and deeply embedded itself in its body, causing a fatal wound. The snow-covered ice bear let out a shrill roar, then collapsed to the ground, never to move again.

After defeating the Snowfield Ice Bear, the three successfully obtained the 'Purple Frost Flower'. They looked at each other, their faces beaming with joy. Next, they would head to their next destination to search for 'Jade Dew Grass' and 'Golden Flame Fruit' to complete all the preparations needed to open the secret passage, and then continue to delve deeper into this magnificent and fantastical fairyland filled with endless unknowns.

On their journey to find the 'Jade Dew Grass', they entered a lush, verdant bamboo forest. A gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo leaves, as if telling an ancient story. The three of them moved cautiously through the bamboo shadows, not daring to miss a single detail.

Suddenly, Shi Ji's eyes lit up. He spotted a translucent, pale green herb—the very 'Jade Dew Grass' they had been longing for. But just as they were about to pick it, a deep, furious roar suddenly came from the depths of the bamboo forest, followed by a huge, emerald-green python bursting out of the bamboo, its blood-red maw wide open as it lunged at them.

Qingyunzi reacted swiftly, wielding his longsword to intercept the giant python, engaging it in fierce combat. His junior sister immediately joined the battle, using magic to flank and assist the python. Meanwhile, Shiji seized the opportunity to quietly approach the 'Jade Dew Grass' and pick it at the right moment.

After a thrilling battle, the three finally defeated the giant python and successfully obtained the 'Jade Dew Grass'. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with satisfaction and contentment.

Determined to continue their search for the legendary 'Golden Flame Fruit,' the three packed their belongings and set off once more. Legend has it that the 'Golden Flame Fruit' grows in scorching volcanic regions, its fruit a brilliant crimson gold, containing abundant fire-attribute energy, making it a priceless treasure for cultivators practicing fire-based techniques.

Crossing the volcanic zone was no easy task; the rolling heatwaves were so intense they threatened to scorch one to death. Lava on the ground bubbled and churned, releasing a pungent sulfurous odor. Suddenly, a violent wave of heat swept in, and several fire elemental beasts emerged from the lava. These beasts were engulfed in flames, their eyes gleaming with ferocity, and their attacks were extremely fierce; each claw strike or tail sweep unleashed a wave of scorching fire.

Facing this group of powerful spirit beasts, the three showed no sign of retreat. Relying on their superb cultivation, they quickly arranged a battle formation: one drew the spirit beasts' attention, one provided flank support, and the third provided rear support. Their coordination was seamless, as if they had practiced it a thousand times.

The battle was exceptionally fierce, the volcanic area becoming increasingly unbearably hot due to the clash between the spirit beasts' flames and the trio's magic. Undeterred, the three unleashed their individual techniques, repeatedly deflecting the spirit beasts' ferocious attacks. Finally, after a grueling battle, they successfully annihilated the entire group of fire elemental spirit beasts.

After the battle, they found the precious 'Golden Flame Fruit' deep within the volcanic area. The fruit was dazzlingly golden, faintly glowing with fire, seemingly sealing away boundless potential. The three carefully picked it, feeling the surging energy fluctuations within the fruit, and a deep sense of satisfaction and joy welled up in their hearts.

After gathering all three immortal herbs, the three returned to the mysterious stone tablet. Following the runes on the tablet, Qingyunzi began preparing the incantations and sacrificial rituals. Shiji and her junior sister also stood guard nervously beside Qingyunzi, ready to deal with any unexpected events that might occur.

As the incantation and ritual progressed, a dense aura of immortal energy gradually surged around the stone tablet. This energy grew denser and denser, eventually condensing into a massive vortex that enveloped the three of them. They felt an immense and unparalleled force violently tearing at their bodies, as if trying to drag them into another dimension.

Under the influence of this immense power, the outlines of the three people slowly became blurred, and eventually gradually disappeared into nothingness.

Just as the three figures were fading, a resolute glint flashed in Qingyunzi's eyes. He took a deep breath and channeled his magic power even more fiercely, steadily maintaining the vortex formed from immortal spiritual energy. Zhou Yuan and the woman in white also noticed the change in their surroundings. They exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly, and silently increased their support for Qingyunzi.

"Senior Qingyunzi, what... what exactly is going on?" Zhou Yuan's words were tinged with surprise and uncertainty.

Qingyunzi didn't turn around, but slightly turned his face and glanced at Zhou Yuan out of the corner of his eye, a smile appearing on his lips: "We are traversing the spacetime barrier of this fairyland, and we will soon be able to step into the legendary secret realm."

The woman in white's eyes gleamed with excitement. She gripped her longsword tighter, as if gathering courage for the unknown journey ahead: "Senior, is there anything we should be careful about?"

"Keep your mind calm and do not panic no matter what you see," Qingyunzi solemnly instructed, while his hands quickly formed hand seals and he chanted incantations, seemingly reinforcing the power of some kind of magic array.

The vortex spun faster and faster, and the scenery around the three began to distort and deform. Zhou Yuan felt a dizzying sensation before his eyes, as if he had passed through an endless time tunnel and landed in a completely unfamiliar world.

Once they regained their footing, they found themselves atop a mountain shrouded in mist. The air was thick with a divine aura, and as far as the eye could see, the mountains stretched endlessly, with cranes soaring gracefully—a vivid and enchanting scene of a fairyland.

"Is this...is this the secret realm?" Zhou Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his gaze fixed on the beautiful scenery before him.

Qingyunzi nodded, a satisfied look on his face: "That's right, this is the fairyland we've been looking for. Only by possessing those three immortal herbs and following the specific incantations and rituals can we reach this place."

The woman in white looked around, sensing the unusual aura emanating from this place: "Senior, what should we do next?"

Qingyunzi pointed to a distant mountain peak: "At the summit of that mountain stands an ancient celestial palace. It is said that it contains countless celestial secrets and rare treasures. Our goal is to reach that celestial palace and explore its mysteries."

After a brief rest, the three set off towards the mountain peak. In this fairyland, they encountered all sorts of strange creatures and natural landscapes. There were ancient trees that could speak, bizarre rocks that could whirl in the air, and a celestial spring shimmering with seven-colored light. (End of Chapter)