Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

After the celebration, Luo Yao did not stop.

He knew very well that although the current crisis had been resolved temporarily, the undercurrents in the cultivation world could erupt again at any time.

In order to prevent any trouble before it happens, he decided to use the few clues he obtained in the cave to investigate the true origin and purpose of the ancient formation and beads, in order to find a complete solution to the problem.

It’s a pity that the idea is good, but the reality is always cruel.

He wanted to investigate, but could not find any results.

Helpless, Luo Yao stayed in the town for a while.

Then he left the town quietly.

Outside the town, Luo Yao rode the horse he bought from the town leisurely.

Although, the horse is not fast.

It was even much slower than if he walked.

But it doesn't matter.
As for experience, it has to be gained slowly.

Being fast has its advantages, and being slow naturally has its advantages as well.

For example, just less than a few dozen miles away from the town, Luo Yao encountered a group of bandits wearing animal skins and holding notched swords in a deep mountain.

"Boy, do you know where this is?"

"Do you know who I am?"

The leading bandit was a big man with a face full of flesh. He rode a skinny old horse and held a rusty sword in his hand. His eyes flashed with greed and ferocity.

Behind him followed a dozen bandits dressed in the same manner. Some of them were holding wooden sticks, while others were carrying worn-out swords. They were obviously a group of desperate criminals who roamed the mountains and forests for years, making a living by robbing passers-by.

Luo Yao frowned slightly. He knew that this was a wilderness and it was not surprising that bandits appeared here.

But he did not show any panic or fear. He just glanced at the bandits and said calmly, "I don't care where this place is or who you are."

As soon as these words were spoken, the big man's face suddenly darkened. He did not expect that the seemingly weak young man in front of him would be so disrespectful to him.

He shouted angrily, wielding his sword, and rushed forward with the bandits behind him: "Humph, you ignorant brat, today I will let you know the consequences of offending our Black Stone Village!"

Faced with the siege of the bandits, Luo Yao did not take action immediately.

He knew very well that although these bandits did not have high cultivation levels, they had the advantage of numbers. If he acted rashly, he would inevitably kill a large number of them in one blow.

So, he dodged the big man's first attack with a flash of his body. At the same time, he swung his right hand lightly, and a stream of sword energy shot out from his fingertips, instantly cutting off the wooden stick in the hand of a bandit who was rushing in front.

"what!"

The bandit screamed, the wooden stick in his hand broke into two pieces, and he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

This sudden change surprised the rest of the bandits. They didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary young man had such superb swordsmanship.

However, Luo Yao did not give them a chance to breathe.

His figure shuttled among the bandits like a ghost, and every tap of his sword was accompanied by the fall of a bandit.

His swordsmanship was fast and accurate, fierce and steady, as if every strike of the sword was carefully calculated and planned.

However, in just a moment, the originally aggressive bandits were all knocked to the ground by Luo Yao, and wailing sounds rang out one after another.

When the big man saw this, his face changed drastically. He didn't expect that the Black Stone Village that he was so proud of would be so vulnerable.

A strong sense of fear and unwillingness surged in his heart, but more of it was shock and awe at Luo Yao's strength.

"You...who are you?"

The big man asked in a trembling voice.

Luo Yao retracted his sword and looked at the big man calmly: "Me? I'm just a passerby."

When the big man heard this, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including reluctance and relief.

He knew very well that the gap between himself and such a strong man could not be made up no matter what.

He slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Luo Yao, his voice low and sincere: "Thank you for your mercy, sir. Black Stone Village has remembered what happened today. If there is a day, I will definitely reward you generously."

Luo Yao nodded slightly without saying anything more.

He understood that although these bandits behaved improperly, it was not easy for them to survive in this chaotic world.

He is not a bloodthirsty person, and he would not easily take action unless they provoked him.

Seeing this, the big man turned around and shouted at his bandits: "What are you all standing there for? Go back and heal your wounds!"

After saying this, he took the lead in mounting his horse and hurried away with a group of defeated soldiers.

Luo Yao looked at their receding backs and couldn't help feeling deeply moved.

The path of spiritual practice is inherently a lonely and difficult one.

On this road, some people will do anything to gain power, some people struggle to survive, but there are very few people who can truly stick to their original intentions and safeguard justice.

He withdrew his thoughts and continued moving forward.

As he went deeper into the wilderness, he encountered more and more challenges.

There are ferocious monsters, cunning bandits, and those monks hiding in the dark with ulterior motives.

But no matter what difficulties he faced, Luo Yao always remained calm and tenacious. He used his sword to protect the justice and kindness in his heart.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

Luo Yao's cultivation level has also been steadily improving through constant training. His swordsmanship has become more sophisticated, and his control over the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has become more handy.

But he knew very well that this was far from enough.

In the world of cultivation where the strong are respected, only by constantly breaking through oneself can one stand at a higher peak.

One day, Luo Yao came to a sparsely populated valley surrounded by dense primeval forest. The sun could only shine through the treetops, casting mottled shadows.

There was a strange fragrance in the air, as if some ancient and powerful power was sleeping here.

He stopped, looked around sharply, and an inexplicable premonition surged in his heart.

This might be the clue he had been looking for for a long time—the true hiding place of the ancient formation and the mysterious beads.

Luo Yao took a deep breath and slowly walked into the depths of the valley.

As he went deeper, the surrounding scene began to change subtly. It seemed as if countless pairs of eyes were secretly watching from the originally quiet forest, and a repressive and ancient atmosphere filled his face.

Suddenly, a low humming sound came from the ground, and then the ground began to shake slightly. Ancient runes emerged from all directions, interweaving into a complex pattern, trapping Luo Yao.

"This is...an ancient forbidden technique!"

Luo Yao was startled, but quickly calmed down.

He knew that it was not wise to force his way through such a restriction. Only by finding a way to break it could he escape. So, he began to carefully observe the runes around him, trying to find patterns and flaws.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment. Countless memories and knowledge about formations and runes flashed through Luo Yao's mind. He kept trying and deducing, and every failure brought him closer to success.

Finally, after countless attempts, Luo Yao discovered a subtle change in a rune, which was the key to the entire restriction.

Without hesitation, he mobilized the spiritual power in his body and hit that point accurately.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the ban shattered and turned into points of light that disappeared into nothingness.

Luo Yao felt his eyes brighten and his vision suddenly became clear. An ancient and solemn altar appeared in front of him.

On the altar, the mysterious bead he had always dreamed of was lying quietly in the center, emitting a soft and mysterious light.

An indescribable excitement and anticipation surged in Luo Yao's heart. He walked forward slowly and carefully held the bead in his hand.

At this moment, the bead suddenly burst into dazzling light, and a huge torrent of information poured into Luo Yao's mind.

That is the secret about the origin of this bead, its purpose and the ancient power it carries.

It turns out that this bead is called "Qiankun Bead" and was left by a powerful man in ancient times. It contains the universe and can accommodate all things, and it also contains supreme magical powers to change the world.

The ancient formation was a series of tests set up to protect the Qiankun Pearl from being used by evil people.

Luo Yao suddenly realized. He finally understood that all the hardships and trials he had experienced along the way were for the awakening and inheritance at this moment.

He tightly grasped the Qiankun Pearl, his heart filled with unprecedented determination and faith.

And just when Luo Yao wanted to leave.

Suddenly, the ground shook.

A terrifying roar sounded not far from him.

The roar was deafening, as if it came from an ancient behemoth, carrying with it endless majesty and anger, making the entire valley tremble.

Luo Yao's face instantly became solemn. He turned around quickly and looked in the direction where the voice came from with a sharp gaze.

I saw a huge beast covered with black scales slowly walking out from the depths of the dense forest.

Its eyes were like burning flames, flashing with bloodthirsty light. Every step it took was accompanied by violent shaking of the ground, as if a hill was moving.

"This is... an ancient relic, the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus!"

Luo Yao was horrified. He didn't expect that such a terrifying existence would be hidden in this uninhabited valley.

The Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus Rex obviously also noticed Luo Yao. Its huge body suddenly accelerated and rushed towards Luo Yao like an arrow, letting out a deafening roar, as if it wanted to tear into pieces everything that stood in its way.

Faced with this sudden crisis, Luo Yao did not hesitate at all.

He tightly grasped the sword in his hand, the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, and a powerful sword intent burst out from his body, resonating with the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming sharp sword beams that surrounded him.

"Try my sword!"

Luo Yao let out a low shout and swung his sword. A bright sword light cut through the sky, carrying the power to destroy the world, and went straight to the black-scaled Tyrannosaurus Rex.

However, as an ancient relic, the Black Scale Tyrannosaurus's physical body is much stronger than that of ordinary monsters.

It roared angrily, and its scales suddenly lit up, forming a black shield that blocked Luo Yao's attack.

The sword light collided with the shield, causing a deafening roar. The air around it seemed to be ignited, forming a sea of ​​fire.

Luo Yao retreated violently, looking at the still ferocious black-scaled Tyrannosaurus with a serious expression.

"He is indeed not an easy person to deal with."

Luo Yao thought to himself that he knew very well that he couldn't fight him head-on.

So he quickly adjusted his state and began to use his keen perception of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to find the weakness of the Black Scale Tyrannosaurus.

After some observation, Luo Yao discovered that although the Black Scale Tyrannosaurus had a strong body, its movements were a bit clumsy, especially when turning and moving sideways, there would be brief gaps.

He had an idea in his mind and came up with a plan.

"Another sword."

Luo Yao suddenly rose up, flying through the air like a light cloud. His swordsmanship became erratic, sometimes as light as the wind, sometimes as fierce as fire, making it difficult to predict.

The black-scaled Tyrannosaurus roared and swung its huge claws and tail continuously, trying to beat Luo Yao into a pulp.

But Luo Yao's body movements were too flexible, and it always missed by a hair's breadth and failed to succeed.

Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Luo Yao seized an opportunity and took advantage of the moment when the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus turned around to stab a sword into its left eye.

"Roar--!"

The black-scaled Tyrannosaurus roared in pain, its huge body trembled violently, and blood gushed out like a fountain, dyeing the surrounding land red.

Luo Yao took the opportunity to distance himself from the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus. His face was pale, but there was a firm light in his eyes.

He knew that although he had severely damaged the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus, the opponent was, after all, an ancient species with extremely strong vitality, and he must not take it lightly.

Sure enough, after a brief period of pain, the Black Scale Tyrannosaurus became furious again. It rushed towards Luo Yao desperately, with only endless murderous intent in its eyes.

Facing this life-and-death moment, Luo Yao took a deep breath. He felt unprecedented pressure, but at the same time it also stimulated the potential power in his body.

"Qian Kun Pearl, give me a helping hand!"

Luo Yao prayed silently in his heart, and a huge force surged out from the Qiankun Pearl and merged with his spiritual power to form an unprecedented powerful force.

"The last sword."

Luo Yao roared and swung his sword. A sword beam containing the power of heaven and earth cut through the sky and pierced through the chest of the black-scaled Tyrannosaurus Rex with earth-shattering power.

"boom--!"

With a deafening roar, the huge body of the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus fell to the ground with a bang, dust flew everywhere, and the air around it seemed to be frozen.

Luo Yao stood there, gasping for breath, but his eyes were unusually firm.

He knew that he had just experienced a life-and-death test, but it was also this test that made him more clearly aware of his own strength and potential.

He slowly walked towards the corpse of the Black-Scaled Tyrannosaurus Rex and took out some precious materials from it. These were all valuable resources for his future practice and making of magic weapons.

Afterwards, Luo Yao's gaze fell back on the Qiankun Pearl in his hand.

This bead seemed to have absorbed some kind of power in the previous battle, and was now emitting an even brighter light, as if it contained endless possibilities.

He gently stroked the Qiankun Pearl, feeling an inexplicable sense of emotion in his heart.

This bead is not only what he has obtained through countless hardships, but also an important treasure on his future path of cultivation. (End of this chapter)