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

"One tael of silver, just one tael of silver."

"I will sell this map to anyone who offers one or two ounces of silver."

The old man's voice echoed in the crowd, but most people just looked at him with suspicion and whispered, as if they thought it was just a trick to defraud money.

However, Luo Chen saw a hint of determination in the old man's eyes. He believed that the old man was not lying. At least the old man himself believed every word he said.

Luo Chen stepped forward, squeezed out of the crowd, and said to the old man: "Old man, let me see the map."

The old man raised his head, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He didn't seem to expect that someone would actually be interested in his map.

He carefully handed the worn map to Luo Chen.

Luo Chen took the map and looked at it carefully.

The map was covered with complex lines and symbols that seemed to point to a distant place.

He could feel some kind of ancient power remaining on the map, which made him more convinced that it was not an ordinary forgery.

"One tael of silver, sir, if you really want it, one tael of silver will do."

the old man repeated.

Luo Chen took out a tael of silver from his pocket, handed it to the old man, and then put the map away.

The old man took the silver and a grateful smile appeared on his face. He seemed surprised by Luo Chen's trust in him.

"Sir, you are such a good man. I guarantee that this map is extraordinary."

The old man whispered.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, didn't say much, turned around and left the crowd.

He decided to find a quiet place and study the map carefully to see if he could discover the secret.

After returning to his residence, Luo Chen spread out the map and began to study it carefully.

He found that some of the symbols on the map were similar to those he had seen in some ancient books before, which made him more convinced that there were unknown secrets hidden behind this map.

After some deliberation, Luo Chen finally deciphered some key information on the map.

The location marked on the map turned out to be an ancient relic located outside Beihong City.

It is said that there is great power hidden in the ruins, but also countless dangers.

Luo Chen decided to go to the ruins himself to find out.

He packed his bags, prepared the necessary equipment, and then quietly left Beihong City under the cover of night.

After several days of trekking, Luo Chen finally arrived at the location marked on the map.

It was a barren valley surrounded by dense forests.

In the center of the valley stands an ancient stone gate, engraved with traces of time.

Luo Chen approached the stone gate cautiously. He could feel a powerful energy fluctuation behind the stone gate.

He tried to push the stone door, but found that it did not move at all.

Luo Chen knew that this stone door required some special method to open.

He looked at the map again and found that there seemed to be some clues hidden on the back of the map.

Luo Chen turned the map over and carefully studied the pattern on the back.

After some attempts, he finally found a way to open the stone door.

Luo Chen followed the instructions on the map and touched the corresponding positions on the stone gate with specific symbols in sequence.

As the last symbol was touched, the stone door made a heavy roar and slowly opened.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and walked into the stone gate.

Behind the door is a long passage, at the end of which is a spacious stone chamber.

In the center of the stone chamber, there is an ancient sarcophagus, and around the sarcophagus, there are various strange treasures scattered around.

Luo Chen approached the sarcophagus and found a line of ancient text engraved on it.

He looked carefully and found that it was a warning.

[Those who pursue power often end up sinking into it and becoming slaves to it!!!]

Luo Chen's heart was shocked, he understood the meaning of this line of text.

The pursuit of power is the dream of every warrior and practitioner, but power itself is a double-edged sword. It can bring glory and protection, but it can also bring destruction and corruption.

Luo Chen pondered for a moment and decided not to touch the treasures in the sarcophagus easily, so as not to fall into the temptation of power.

He looked around and noticed that the walls of the stone chamber were engraved with intricate patterns and symbols that seemed to tell an ancient story.

Luo Chen observed carefully and found that these patterns depicted the life of an ancient powerful man, from his struggles in his youth, to his eventual acquisition of power, and then to his destruction because of his power.

Luo Chen realized that this stone chamber was not only a treasure trove, but also a warning place.

It reminds everyone who enters here that power needs to be treated with caution, otherwise it will bring disaster.

In the corner of the stone chamber, Luo Chen found a tattered book. The pages had turned yellow, but the words on it were still clear.

He carefully turned the pages and found that it was a book about the cultivation experience of ancient powerful people.

The book not only records the methods of cultivation, but also contains a profound understanding of and warnings about power.

Luo Chen felt like he had found a treasure, and he decided to take the book back and study it carefully.

He believed that by learning from the ancient powerful man's experience, he could better control his own power and avoid following the same path to destruction.

Before leaving the stone chamber, Luo Chen looked around again to make sure he had not missed any important clues.

He knew in his heart that this expedition was not only about treasure hunting, but also about learning and growth.

Luo Chen walked out of the stone gate, it was already dark. He looked up at the starry sky, his mind filled with thoughts about the future.

He knows he still has a lot to learn and a lot to overcome.

But no matter what, he will stick to his own path and keep moving forward.

After returning to Beihong City, Luo Chen began to study the ancient book with great concentration.

He found that the cultivation method in the book was different from what he had learned, but seemed to complement his own practice.

He began to try to practice according to the methods in the book. Gradually, he felt that his strength was steadily increasing, and at the same time, his control over the strength became more handy.

As time goes by, Luo Chen becomes stronger and stronger.

Until, a month later.

Luo Chen finally ended his retreat.

In a secluded courtyard.

On a vacant lot.

At this time, Luo Chen stood silently, his aura strong and somewhat violent.

Bursts of turbid air kept coming out of his mouth.

"After a month of seclusion, my strength has improved a lot."

"But the speed of improvement seems a bit too fast."

Luo Chen thought to himself, he clearly felt the power in his body surge like a river, but the rapid growth of this power also made him feel a little uneasy. He knew that the path of cultivation should not be rushed for quick success, otherwise it would be easy to go astray and even lead to physical and mental collapse.

In order to consolidate his cultivation, Luo Chen decided to stop practicing temporarily and instead practice introspection and breathing exercises.

He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to guide the energy in his body to flow slowly according to the methods recorded in ancient books.

As the breath flowed, he felt warm currents circulating in his body, gradually calming the violent power.

In the following days, in addition to his daily practice, Luo Chen also began to study the contents of the ancient book in depth.

He discovered that the book not only contained methods of practice, but also many discussions on the philosophy of martial arts, which gave him a deeper understanding of martial arts.

One day, when Luo Chen was reading an ancient book, he suddenly found a passage that he had overlooked.

This passage describes a state called "unity of mind and sword", a supreme state in which the mind and swordsmanship are perfectly combined.

Luo Chen's heart moved, and he realized that this might be his next goal on the road of cultivation.

In order to achieve the state of "unity of mind and sword", Luo Chen began to try to integrate the swordsmanship in ancient books with his own swordsmanship.

He swung his sword a thousand times every day, and each time he swung it he tried to synchronize his mind and sword, striving to reach the state where the sword moved as his heart moved, and his heart moved as he wished.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, another month has passed.

During this period of time, Luo Chen's swordsmanship has improved significantly. His sword moves have become more precise and faster, and each sword contains his intentions.

One day, Luo Chen was practicing sword in the courtyard, when suddenly, he felt an unprecedented inspiration surge in his heart.

He stopped the sword in his hand, closed his eyes, and began to imitate sword moves in his mind.

At this moment, he seemed to become one with the sword, the sword was him, and he was the sword.

He opened his eyes and swung the sword again. The sword light was like water, the sword energy was like a rainbow, and nothing could be broken by the tip of the sword.

Luo Chen knew that he had touched the threshold of "heart and sword unity". His heart was filled with joy, but at the same time he also understood that to truly reach this level, he needed more practice and understanding.

In the following days, Luo Chen continued to practice with great concentration. His swordsmanship became more and more advanced, and his cultivation became deeper and deeper.

However, Luo Chen did not become proud and complacent because he knew that the path of cultivation had no end.

The truly strong ones grow up through constant challenges.

"I've been in seclusion for a long time. It's about time to go out for a walk and relax."

"It's not a good idea to do things behind closed doors."

Luo Chen thought so in his heart.

Then he left his courtyard.

Wandering around casually in this Beihong City.

First of all, Luo Chen naturally had to go to a restaurant and order a table of delicious food.

After all, he has been in seclusion for a long time, so he should reward himself a little, right?
Luo Chen walked into the most famous "Zuixianlou" in Beihong City. Not only are the dishes here delicious, but the environment is also elegant. It is a place frequented by dignitaries and people of all walks of life in the city.

He found a seat by the window and ordered a few signature dishes and a pot of fine aged wine.

The restaurant was bustling with people of all kinds walking around. Luo Chen was tasting the wine and food while observing his surroundings carefully.

He noticed that in a corner of the restaurant there were several warriors in fancy clothes, talking in low voices, seemingly discussing something important.

Luo Chen's ears moved slightly. Although he didn't want to eavesdrop, the sharp perception of a warrior made him involuntarily capture some fragments.

It turned out that they were talking about a martial arts conference that would be held in Beihong City soon. It was said that masters from all over the country would participate in this conference, which would be a rare opportunity for communication and exchange of ideas.

Luo Chen's heart moved, and he realized that this might be a good opportunity to test the results of his practice.

He decided to participate in this martial arts tournament, not only to communicate with other masters, but also to take the opportunity to hone his swordsmanship.

After eating and drinking, Luo Chen left Zuixianlou and began to ask around the city for specific information about the martial arts conference.

After some inquiries, he learned that the conference would be held three days later at the fighting arena in Beihongcheng.

In the next three days, Luo Chen did not practice in seclusion anymore, but began to adjust his condition to ensure that he could perform at his best in the martial arts conference.

He began to practice some new sword techniques, and at the same time repeatedly simulated the scenes of fighting with different opponents in his mind.

Finally, the day of the martial arts tournament arrived.

Luo Chen arrived at the fighting arena early, only to see that it was already packed with people, with the auditorium filled with spectators from all over.

In the center of the fighting arena is a huge arena with colorful flags hanging around it. The atmosphere is warm and tense.

The sound of people chatting is constantly ringing in my ears.

"Brother, you are talking about the martial arts tournament. Who will be the final winner?"

"It's hard to say. Beihong City is full of hidden talents. Heroes from all walks of life gather here. Anyone could stand out."

"I heard that there is a mysterious swordsman recently whose swordsmanship is so superb that no one can defeat him."

"Oh? Then I'd like to see if he's really as powerful as the legend says."

Luo Chen listened to the discussions of the people around him and smiled secretly in his heart.

He doesn't care about these reputations. For him, there is only one purpose for participating in the martial arts conference, which is to improve himself through actual combat.

With the sound of a gong, the martial arts conference officially began.

The contestants walked onto the ring one after another and demonstrated their martial arts skills.

Luo Chen stood quietly in the crowd, observing each opponent's moves and style, silently taking notes in his mind.

Finally it was Luo Chen's turn to play.

He walked slowly towards the ring, each step seemed steady and powerful.

His opponent was a burly man holding a huge axe and looked extremely powerful.

"Boy, I advise you to give up as soon as possible to avoid getting hurt."

The man said contemptuously.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, did not answer, but drew his sword.

The sword flashed, and a chilling air filled the air.

As soon as the gong sounded to signal the start of the game, the man rushed over waving a huge axe with great momentum.

Luo Chen seemed calm and composed. He dodged the opponent's attack easily with a flick of his body. At the same time, the sword in his hand swam like a dragon, drawing out exquisite trajectories.

The audience watched with fascination; they had never seen such exquisite sword skills.

Luo Chen's swordsmanship is not only as fast as lightning, but each sword contains unfathomable power, as if it can penetrate all defenses.

After several rounds, the man was already out of breath, but Luo Chen remained calm.

Finally, after a delicate sword move, the tip of Luo Chen's sword lightly touched the man's chest, and the winner was decided.

There was thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.

Luo Chen nodded slightly in greeting, then walked off the stage.

He was not proud of his victory, but instead focused more on the next game.

Soon, a mysterious man wrapped in black cloth caught his attention. (End of this chapter)