Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

“Escaped…”

Lu Yan whispered to himself, feeling relieved.

Jiang Qiong was in a strange forest, the old man's roar and the oppressive feeling of spiritual energy still echoing in his heart.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but the spiritual energy in his body was still fluctuating violently, as if reminding him of the thrill he had just experienced.

“You can’t stop!”

Jiang Qiong secretly encouraged herself and ran quickly along the mountain path.

The ground under her feet was slippery and there were tree roots everywhere, so Jiang Qiong had to be careful not to fall.

His heartbeat roared in his ears, as if urging him to speed up.

The trees on both sides of the mountain path are towering into the clouds, with lush branches and leaves, blocking the sunlight. The surroundings are dark, and occasionally a few rays of sunlight shine through the leaves, creating mottled light and shadows.

As he went deeper, the spiritual energy around him seemed to become more and more dense.

He thought to himself: "This forest may hide many secrets. If I can practice here, I will definitely make a breakthrough."

But he knew that the most important thing at the moment was to avoid pursuit and find a safe place.

As he was running, a fork in the road suddenly appeared in front of him. On the left was a seemingly flatter mountain road, while on the right was a rugged path.

Jiang Qiong did not hesitate and chose the path on the right.

Although the journey was difficult, he believed that the more remote the place, the less likely he would be discovered.

The path was winding and Jiang Qiong had to use almost all of her strength, using both her hands and feet, to move forward on this steep mountain path.

Suddenly, a temple appeared in front of him with its door wide open.

The outer wall of the temple was mottled and covered with moss, looking ancient and mysterious. Jiang Qiong was delighted and rushed in without hesitation.

The scene inside the temple made him relax a little.

The temple is surrounded by tall wooden pillars that support the roof. The pillars are carved with exquisite patterns of mythical beasts, as if guarding this land.

Although the incense in the temple has been extinguished, one can still vaguely smell a faint fragrance, which seems to be the accumulation of years.

There are several blurry scrolls hanging on the wall, depicting ancient myths and legends, giving people a mysterious feeling.

In the center of the temple is an altar, on which are placed some worn-out incense burners and statues of gods. The faces of the statues have become blurred by the erosion of time, and only the deep eyes still flash with a faint light.

Jiang Qiong looked around and found that the space inside the temple was not large. The light came in through the window lattices, forming a soft light and shadow, giving people a peaceful atmosphere.

He found a secluded corner in the temple, trying to calm himself down and sort out his thoughts.

However, not long after, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds and strong winds blew, as if foreshadowing the coming rainstorm.

Jiang Qiong looked through the gap in the temple door and saw the trees outside swaying in the wind, the leaves falling one after another, and a tense atmosphere in the air.

"Looks like I'll have to stay here for a while."

Jiang Qiong thought to himself that although the temple environment was a bit eerie, it was at least a safe place at this moment.

He sat in the temple and closed his eyes, trying to put aside his fear and anxiety, and focus on mobilizing the spiritual energy in his body to relieve his physical fatigue.

At this moment, thunder roared in the sky, and then heavy rain poured down. The rain was like a waterfall, instantly flooding the entire forest.

The rain hit the roof of the temple, making bursts of roaring sounds, as if expressing the anger of nature.

Jiang Qiong looked through the window at the heavy rain outside and couldn't help feeling nervous.

"I hope the old man won't come after us."

He muttered to himself that although he knew that the old man was very powerful, even if he temporarily hid, he would not be able to have long-term peace.

The rain kept hitting the walls of the temple, making a crisp sound, as if reminding him that the world outside was still full of dangers.

Time passed quietly in the temple, the rain still showed no signs of stopping, and the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to become more intense with the heavy rain.

Jiang Qiong felt a strange fluctuation, and her heart tightened. She thought to herself, "This forest is really not simple. Maybe there are bigger secrets hidden here."

He stood up and decided to explore the temple carefully before the rain stopped, perhaps he could find some useful clues.

Jiang Qiong walked around the temple, carefully observing every detail.

Jiang Qiong looked around the temple carefully, secretly wondering about the origin of this temple.

The delicate carvings on the temple walls were still clearly visible, and the images of the mythical beasts were lifelike, as if telling him ancient stories.

He walked to the altar, gently stroked the worn-out incense burners with his fingers, feeling a mixture of emotion.

This place was once a place of faith, but now only traces of time remain.

Just as he was immersed in thought, the temple door was suddenly pushed open, a gust of wind mixed with rain rushed in, and then a group of people walked in.

Jiang Qiong was startled and quickly retreated, hiding in a corner of the temple. His heartbeat accelerated again.

There were seven or eight people in the group, all of them monks, dressed in Taoist robes of various colors, looking very majestic.

The leader was a middle-aged man, tall and strong, with a look of majesty between his brows.

His Taoist robe was dark blue with golden cloud patterns embroidered on it, which looked extremely luxurious.

The middle-aged man had a light stubble on his face and his eyes were like an eagle, sharp and firm, as if he could see through Jiang Qiong's hiding place at a glance.

Following closely behind was a young woman, dressed in a white Taoist robe with fluttering sleeves, like a fairy.

She has long hair, a pretty face, and watery eyes, which reveal a bit of agility and intelligence.

In her hand she held a slender spiritual sword that was flickering with a faint light, as if it contained powerful spiritual energy.

The other monks have their own characteristics, some are tall and strong, with strong muscles, giving people a strong sense of oppression;
Some of them are thin and pale, as if they have practiced too much and are weak and sickly.

Everyone's Taoist robe has different colors and styles, reflecting their different sects' backgrounds and styles of practice.

They walked into the temple and looked around, as if they were looking for something.

The middle-aged man's eyes swept across the temple, finally stopping on the shabby statue on the altar. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he seemed to be quite interested in the history of this temple.

"This was once the holy land of the Cang Ling Sect, but now it has become deserted like this."

He whispered, his voice echoing in the temple with a hint of emotion.

The young woman walked to the wall, carefully observed the blurry scrolls, and whispered: "These scrolls seem to record the origin and inheritance of the Cang Ling Sect. If we can find the secrets in them, perhaps they can help us."

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened. Cang Ling Sect? He had heard of this sect in books. It was an old sect in the cultivation world with strong strength and a long heritage.

At this moment, he had to be more careful and try not to expose himself to the sight of these monks.

At this time, a thin monk suddenly walked to the altar, with a strange light flashing in his eyes, and whispered: "The spiritual energy of this temple is very rich. Perhaps it can be used for cultivation and improve our realm."

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, then turned to the others and said, "Let's take a break here for a while and continue looking for the target after the rain stops. Remember, no one is allowed to leave without permission."

Jiang Qiong thought to himself: "It seems that they don't plan to stay here for long. Maybe I still have a chance."

He adjusted his position carefully, trying to hide himself in the shadow of the temple.

At this moment, the young woman suddenly turned around and her eyes seemed to sweep across the corner where Jiang Qiong was hiding.

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened and she held her breath secretly, fearing that she would be discovered.

The young woman's eyes were sharp, as if she could sense the changes around her, but she did not continue to ask questions. Instead, she turned back to the middle-aged man and continued to discuss the history of the temple.

Jiang Qiong breathed a sigh of relief, but felt even more nervous.

He knew that he had to find a way to escape as soon as possible. The spiritual energy in the temple became stronger under the rain, as if attracting him to explore deeper secrets.

He quietly approached the back of the temple, where there was a small window with a faint light coming through.

Jiang Qiong had an idea and decided to take the opportunity to observe the movements of this group of monks.

He thought that if he could escape when they were not paying attention, perhaps he could avoid unnecessary trouble.

However, just as he was about to walk towards the small window, a burst of hurried footsteps mixed with low conversations suddenly sounded outside the temple gate.

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened, realizing that there might be someone else approaching.

"Hurry, we can't let them run away!" A low voice came into the temple, with a bit of anxiety and anger.

Jiang Qiong was alert and thought to herself, "It seems that things are more complicated than I thought."

He quickly retreated back into the shadows of the temple, wondering how to deal with the situation that was about to happen.

At this time, the middle-aged man seemed to have noticed the movement outside. He frowned slightly and turned to the young woman and said:

"Go check outside and see what the situation is."

The young woman nodded and walked slowly towards the temple gate.

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened, and she thought to herself, "If she finds me, it will be troublesome."

He decided to take the opportunity to find another exit, maybe use this opportunity to escape.

The moment he turned around, the spiritual energy in the temple suddenly fluctuated violently. Jiang Qiong felt dizzy, as if some force was calling him.

He was shocked. Could it be that this temple really was hiding some secret?

He could no longer care about anything else. With one thought in mind, he ran towards the depths of the temple, trying to find the source of the spiritual energy.

No matter what, he had to find a chance to escape before these monks discovered him.

Jiang Qiong was trapped in the shadows deep in the temple, feeling uneasiness and anxiety.

He had just decided to run towards the source of the spiritual energy when suddenly a burst of hurried footsteps sounded, as if coming from the mountain path outside the temple.

Then, low and rapid conversations were heard outside the temple gate, as if someone was approaching quickly.

"They are all inside, surround them quickly!" A voice filled with anxiety and anger pierced the tranquility of the temple.

A cold voice came from outside the temple, as if it was a verdict on Jiang Qiong.

His heart beat faster and countless escape plans flashed through his mind, but each one was shattered by the reality before him.

"Don't let anyone escape!" As this order was given, Jiang Qiong's heart sank, realizing that he had been completely surrounded.

Outside the temple, men in black came like a tide. Each of them had a sturdy build and a grim look, holding all kinds of weapons in their hands. The atmosphere instantly became tense and oppressive.

Jiang Qiong's heart was like a mixture of fear, despair and anger.

He knew that if he didn't find a way out quickly, he would be trapped in an irreversible situation.

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened, and she decided not to hesitate any longer and ran towards the depths of the temple.

His footsteps sounded particularly abrupt in the empty temple, but he didn't care about that. He had only one thought in his mind: escape!

He walked through a narrow corridor. The walls around him were covered with tattered scrolls depicting the glorious history of the Cang Ling Sect.

Jiang Qiong's eyes swept across these scrolls, and he couldn't help feeling a pity in his heart. The former glory had now become a ruin.

These scrolls might hide some secrets, but he didn't have time to think about them now.

Suddenly, a small door appeared at the end of the corridor. The door was half-open, and a faint light shined through.

Jiang Qiong's heart moved, perhaps that was a chance to escape.

Without hesitation, he pushed open the small door and rushed in.

Behind the small door was a dark secret room, exuding an ancient atmosphere. The walls were covered with moss and the floor was a mess.

Jiang Qiong's heart trembled, knowing that she had to find a way out quickly. However, there seemed to be a window on the other side of the secret room, with faint light coming through the window.

He decided to run towards the window.

But just as he ran to the window, he heard hurried footsteps mixed with low voices.

"They must be nearby, split up and search!"

A low voice was heard, and Jiang Qiong's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.

He knew that he had nowhere to escape.

At the moment he hesitated, a faint light suddenly flashed on the wall of the secret room. Jiang Qiong's attention was attracted to it and his heart moved. Could there really be a secret here?

He approached quickly and found that there were complex runes engraved on the wall, which seemed to tell of some ancient heritage.

"What is this?" he whispered to himself, feeling excited. If he could unlock the secrets of these runes, he might be able to find a way to escape.

At this moment, the black-clad men outside the door had already started searching. Jiang Qiong heard their footsteps getting closer and closer, and his heart tightened. He had to find a way to unlock the rune as soon as possible, or find a way to escape.

"I can't be caught like this!" He encouraged himself secretly, a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart.

Jiang Qiong carefully observed the runes on the wall, trying to find out the secret. Just as he was concentrating, the door of the secret room was suddenly pushed open and the man in black rushed in.

"Here!" a man in black shouted in a low voice. Jiang Qiong was shocked. Without time to think, he quickly turned around and rushed towards the window.

He pushed the window open with all his strength, but it was blocked by iron bars and he couldn't escape.

The men in black were approaching, and Jiang Qiong was filled with despair. It seemed that there was no way out of the situation.

"Catch him!" A cold voice came from the black-clothed man, and Jiang Qiong's heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar. He had to come up with a way, even if it meant a desperate fight, and he could not just surrender. (End of this chapter)