Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

When they reached a mountain wall, Jiang Qiong sensed a faint fluctuation of spiritual power. He stopped, signaled Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue to be quiet, and then moved closer to the mountain wall to observe carefully.

He saw a rock on the mountain wall with a slightly messy texture, which was out of tune with the surroundings. He reached out and touched it lightly, and a weak spiritual power rebounded back.

"There's something strange here." Jiang Qiong whispered, then circulated his spiritual power and injected it into the mountain wall.

In an instant, the mountain wall shook slowly, making a low roar, and a hidden cave entrance appeared.

"Found it!" Lang Nana whispered excitedly.

The three of them stepped into the cave carefully. The cave was filled with a stale smell and the light was dim, with only a few rays of light coming through the cracks in the cave ceiling.

They advanced cautiously, going deeper and deeper into the cave. From time to time, water dripped down the cave wall, making a dripping sound. The sound was particularly clear in the silent cave, making people shudder.

They had not walked far when a curtain of light suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

Runes flashed on the light curtain, obviously a defensive ban.

Jiang Qiong stepped forward to check it out, his brows furrowed. This restriction was quite complicated, and breaking it by force might cause the cave to collapse.

Nan Fengxue walked forward, stretched out his hand, closed his eyes, and felt the fluctuations of the forbidden spiritual power.

After a moment, she opened her eyes and said, "Although this restriction is strong, I can try to break it, but it will take some time. Please help me protect it."

Jiang Qiong and Lang Nana looked at each other, nodded in agreement, and stood on both sides of Nan Fengxue, looking around vigilantly.

Nan Fengxue danced with his hands, and spiritual power gathered at his fingertips, turning into thin threads that slowly merged into the light curtain, interweaving and competing with the runes on the ban.

As time passed, Nan Fengxue's forehead was covered with sweat, her face became paler, and her spiritual energy was consumed greatly, but she gritted her teeth and persevered.

Finally, with a crisp cracking sound, the light curtain disappeared into thin air.

The three of them continued forward, and when they turned a corner, the view in front of them suddenly opened up.

A huge cave appeared before their eyes, filled with rare medicinal herbs, high-level magic weapons, and all kinds of glittering treasures. The light almost illuminated the entire cave, making it impossible for people to open their eyes.

"Wow, so many treasures!" Lang Nana exclaimed, her eyes full of excitement and greed. She couldn't help but reach out to touch a glittering magic weapon.

"Nana, don't move!" Jiang Qiong stopped her immediately, "There might be some traps here."

Lang Nana was so scared that she retracted her hand and stuck out her tongue. Jiang Qiong looked around and found that the cave ceiling and the ground were engraved with complex runes, which exuded a dangerous atmosphere.

He took a cautious step forward, and as soon as his toes touched the ground, he felt the ground tremble slightly. Then, several flames spurted out from both sides of the cave wall, rushing towards them like fire dragons.

Jiang Qiong reacted quickly, swung his sword, and a spiritual power barrier was instantly erected to keep the flames out.

The flames hit the barrier, sparks flew everywhere, and the scorching heat burned people's cheeks.

"Everyone be careful!" Jiang Qiong shouted.

Lang Nana waved the whip, which spun rapidly in the air, forming a whirlwind that blew away the splashing sparks.

Nan Fengxue formed seals with his hands and performed the Qingfeng Technique to lower the temperature around them to prevent everyone from being burned by the high temperature.

After the flames died down, Jiang Qiong observed that the runes where the flames came out were dimming a little. He had an idea and said, "These runes should be the control mechanism. As long as we destroy them in a certain order, we may be able to eliminate the danger."

After some discussion, the three decided that Jiang Qiong would take the lead, with Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue assisting from the side.

Jiang Qiong's figure flashed, and he rushed to the side of the cave wall like lightning. He stabbed out with his sword and hit a rune accurately. The rune flashed and went out instantly.

At the same time, Lang Nana's whip also rushed towards another rune like a dragon emerging from the sea. Nan Fengxue used her spiritual power to interfere with the linkage of the surrounding runes to prevent them from activating the mechanism again.

After some thrilling operations, all the mechanisms in the cave were finally released.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief and began to carefully examine the treasures. Jiang Qiong discovered that many of them were stolen items from the people of the county town, and some of the marks of some families were engraved on them.

"These bandits are so despicable. Not only do they plunder the people, they even take their heirlooms." Jiang Qiong said angrily.

Lang Nana also saw some familiar objects and stamped her feet in anger.

Nan Fengxue sighed softly: "Now that the bandits have been destroyed, these treasures can be considered to have been returned to their original owners."

They singled out the property belonging to the people, intending to return it later.

Of the remaining treasures, part was given to the general as spoils of war from suppressing the bandits, to replenish military supplies, purchase better equipment, and train more elite soldiers; the other part was kept for future training and to help the poor.

While they were busy, Jiang Qiong suddenly found a secret compartment at the end of the cave. On the secret compartment was an ancient lock with mysterious patterns engraved on it, exuding an ancient atmosphere.

Jiang Qiong took a closer look and found that there were fluctuations of spiritual power around the lock core. It was obvious that there were more precious things hidden in the secret compartment.

Nan Fengxue walked forward and used his spiritual power again to try to open the lock.

This time, the difficulty was far greater than the previous restrictions. She consumed a large amount of spiritual energy and her face turned as pale as paper before she heard a crisp sound of unlocking.

The secret compartment slowly opened, revealing an ancient secret book. There was not a single word on the cover, but it revealed a mysterious power.

Jiang Qiong gently picked up the secret book. As soon as he touched it, a lot of information flooded into his mind. It turned out to be a long-lost high-level martial arts method that was of great help in improving spiritual power and cultivating the state of mind.

"This is a priceless treasure!" Lang Nana exclaimed.

Jiang Qiong was delighted. If he could successfully practice this secret book, not only would it enhance his own strength, but he would also be more confident in roaming the world and punishing evil and promoting good in the future.

He carefully put the secret book away and said, "This secret book will be practiced by the three of us together. I believe that with it, we can do more for the people."

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue nodded in agreement.

After dealing with the treasure house, the three of them walked out of the cave with the found treasures and secret books and met up with the general.

The general was surprised and delighted to see so much treasure, and was extremely grateful to Jiang Qiong and the other two.

“My three fellow Taoists, we have gained a lot this time, all thanks to your carefulness and courage.

With these treasures, our army's equipment can be greatly improved, and we will be more confident in defending the county town and protecting the people in the future." The general said excitedly.

Jiang Qiong smiled and said, "General, this is the joint achievement of everyone. Now that the bandits have been eliminated and the treasure has been found, the county city has ushered in a new vitality, and the days to come will surely get better and better." The general patted Jiang Qiong's shoulder gratefully, his eyes full of satisfaction and appreciation:

"Three fellow Taoists, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't have missed this treasure, and the people of the county wouldn't have been able to escape the suffering of banditry so quickly. If you need us in the future, just let us know!"

Jiang Qiong humbly bowed and responded: "General, you are too kind. It is our responsibility to protect the county city and the people. Now that everything is going well, it is time for us to take our leave."

After that, the three of them said goodbye to the general and his entourage and walked out of the county city.

It was dusk at this time, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows out, as if adding a layer of gild to this triumphal journey.

However, not long after they walked, the atmosphere around them suddenly became gloomy.

Low roars were heard from the quiet forest, as if thousands of troops were hidden in it, ready to attack.

Jiang Qiong's eyes shone, and he instantly clenched the sword in his hand, whispering: "Be careful, something's wrong!"

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue also quickly became alert. They formed a triangle with their backs to each other and looked around vigilantly.

In the twilight, pairs of dark green eyes flickered like will-o'-the-wisp fire, gradually becoming clearer. A group of giant wolf demons gathered from all directions. A rough count showed that there were no less than fifty of them.

Each of these wolf demons is as big as a calf, with taut muscles and full of explosive power.

Their fur is like steel needles, gleaming a cold luster in the dim light. Some of them are as black as ink, while others are mottled and mixed, revealing a sense of wildness and ferocity.

The wolf has a large head and a bloody mouth full of sharp teeth. Saliva drips from its fangs, emitting a disgusting fishy smell.

Their ears are erected high, constantly capturing the movements around them, and their long tails are now as stiff as steel whips, revealing their strong aggressiveness.

Leading the group was a larger wolf king, whose fur was silver-gray, as if covered with frost and snow, making it particularly eye-catching among the wolves.

Its eyes flashed with an eerie red light, as if it could see through everything, revealing wisdom far beyond that of ordinary wolf demons.

It raised its head and let out a long howl that shook the mountains and forests. In an instant, the pack of wolves, as if receiving an order to charge, roared and pounced on Jiang Qiong and the others.

Seeing this, Jiang Qiong shouted, "Form the formation!" The three of them moved quickly, spiritual power surging.

Jiang Qiong swung his sword, and a sharp sword energy slashed at the wolf monsters rushing in the front, taking advantage of the momentum to carve a deep groove on the ground. Amidst the flying dust, the first line of defense was outlined for the formation.

Lang Nana's whip was very agile, creating phantoms in the air. Wherever the whip tip went, strong winds whistled, interweaving with Jiang Qiong's sword energy to form a protective net.

Nan Fengxue formed seals with her hands and muttered something. In an instant, the air around her seemed to be frozen, and a thin layer of ice spread out from her as the center, slowing down the wolf demon's movement speed and adding a layer of slowing confinement force to the formation.

The wolf monsters would not be easily stopped. They advanced one after another. Some jumped high in an attempt to cross the defense line, while others frantically dug the ground in an attempt to break through from below.

A giant black wolf seized the opportunity and pounced on Lang Nana, with its bloody mouth pressing straight into her throat.

Lang Nana's eyes turned cold, and her soft whip coiled like a snake, accurately wrapping around the wolf demon's neck. She swung it hard and smashed it against a tree trunk nearby. With a "click", the tree trunk broke, and the wolf demon fell to the ground whimpering.

But the wolves' attacks continued wave after wave, with no signs of stopping.

The Wolf King paced in the back and gave orders, growling from time to time and adjusting the rhythm of the attack.

Jiang Qiong knew that passively accepting the beating was not a long-term solution, and he had to take the initiative to attack and disrupt the wolf demon's formation.

He, Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue looked at each other and their minds were connected. The three of them exerted their strength at the same time. Jiang Qiong exerted all his spiritual power, gathered the sword energy into a dazzling halo, and pushed it forward.

Lang Nana dragged the whip on the ground, took advantage of the momentum to jump up, and drew a perfect arc in the air. The whip overflowed with spiritual power, and the wolf demons avoided it wherever it passed.

Nan Fengxue clasped his hands together, then suddenly opened them to both sides. A biting cold wind whistled out, mixed with sharp ice blades, and shot towards the wolves.

After this round of fierce attack, the wolf demon's encirclement was finally torn open.

Jiang Qiong took advantage of the situation and shouted, "Charge out!" The three of them rushed towards the gap like arrows.

However, how could the Wolf King give up? He flashed and blocked the way in an instant with his speed as fast as a ghost, his blood-red eyes full of murderous intent.

Jiang Qiong was not afraid at all. He raised his sword and stabbed it with great force, aiming straight at the throat of the Wolf King.

The Wolf King dodged to the side, and his sharp claws scratched Jiang Qiong's shoulder, leaving a trail of blood.

Jiang Qiong didn't even frown, he slashed horizontally with his backhand and started a fierce fight with the Wolf King.

Upon seeing this, Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue turned back in a hurry to provide support. Their soft whips and spiritual power lights flashed and intertwined as they fought side by side with Jiang Qiong. For a while, they were evenly matched with the Wolf King.

But the surrounding wolf monsters gradually gathered around, and the situation became critical again.

Jiang Qiong was extremely anxious. He caught a glimpse of a small valley not far away. He suddenly thought and shouted, "Let's go to that valley!" The three of them fought and retreated, moving closer to the valley.

After finally retreating into the valley, Jiang Qiong immediately said, "We will use the valley's terrain to deploy our formation again. This is our last chance!"

The three of them quickly set up layers of defense at the entrance of the valley. Jiang Qiong inserted his sword into the ground and used the sword as a guide to set up a spiritual barrier.

Lang Nana's soft whip wrapped around the surrounding boulders, forming an elastic defense, while Nan Fengxue cast water spells in the formation, condensing pieces of ice mirrors to reflect the wolf demon's attacks and confuse their vision.

Driven by the Wolf King, the wolf monsters attacked the formation frantically.

The valley was filled with the roar of the wolf demon, the harsh sound of its sharp teeth gnawing on rocks, and the roar of the collision of spiritual power.

Jiang Qiong and the others gritted their teeth and persevered, continuously outputting spiritual power, and the formation patterns glowed, repelling the wolf demon's attacks time and time again.

I don't know how long it took, but as the last wolf demon fell to the ground and died under the impact of spiritual power, this thrilling battle finally came to an end.

The valley was filled with a strong smell of blood, and the bodies of wolf demons were scattered all over the ground.

Jiang Qiong and the other two collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath. Their clothes were torn, their bodies were covered with wounds, and their spiritual power was almost exhausted, but their eyes showed the relief of having survived the calamity.

After a long while, Lang Nana was the first to break the silence. She smiled bitterly and said, "Today's experience was really thrilling. I almost lost my life."

Nan Fengxue coughed a few times and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "Fortunately, we worked together and finally made it through."

Jiang Qiong stood up, looked around, and said, "We should not stay here for long. The smell of blood will bring more trouble. Let's treat the wound first and find a safe place to rest." (End of this chapter)