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

Qing Shuang smiled slightly, "After all, we came out of that swamp, so we will naturally attract attention."

Just then, a middle-aged man in coarse clothes came over. He looked like the owner of the tavern.

"Are you two from the swamp?" the man asked in a low voice.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and nodded.

"My name is Baicheng, and I'm the boss here. You may not know that Jinmu City has a close connection with that swamp." Baicheng said mysteriously.

"Oh? Is there any special story?" Qingshuang asked curiously.

Bai Cheng looked around and made sure no one was paying attention before he lowered his voice and continued, "Legend has it that the establishment of Jinmu City is closely related to the Heart of the Swamp. A long time ago, our ancestors received help from the Heart of the Swamp to build this city in this desolate land."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked after hearing this.

They didn't expect that the "Heart of the Swamp" they had just come into contact with had such a deep connection with this city.

"Then do you know where the Heart of the Swamp is now?" Luo Chen couldn't help but ask.

Bai Cheng shook his head and said, "This secret is only known by a very few people. However, I heard that recently some mysterious outsiders have been asking about the Heart of the Swamp."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt a tightness in their hearts, and they realized that things might not be as simple as they imagined.

"Thank you for your message, Baicheng." Qingshuang said politely.

"You're welcome. If you need help, just come to me."

After Bai Cheng finished speaking, he turned around and went back behind the counter.

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finished their meal, they decided to walk around the city to see if they could find out more information about the Heart of the Swamp.

They walked along the streets of Jinmu City and found that the residents here seemed to have a special awe for the swamp.

They passed by a bookstore and Qingshuang suggested going in to take a look, perhaps they could find some ancient books about swamps.

The bookstore is filled with the scent of paper, and the shelves are filled with all kinds of books.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to search among the bookshelves, hoping to find some clues.

Just then, Qingshuang saw a few blurry words on the spine of a tattered book - "The Secret of the Heart of the Swamp".

She carefully took out the book, opened it, and found that it contained many legends and history about the swamp.

There was a passage that caught her attention: "The Heart of the Swamp is the essence of nature and contains endless power. It not only gives the holder great power, but also brings wisdom and spiritual purification. However, it is also a double-edged sword. If used improperly, it will bring disaster."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and realized that the importance of the Swamp Heart was far beyond their imagination.

They must tread carefully and not allow this power to fall into the wrong hands.

They decided to buy the book so that they could study it carefully later.

After paying, the two left the bookstore and continued exploring the city.

As night falls, the lights of Jinmu Castle gradually light up, adding a touch of mystery to this ancient city.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang stood on a bridge, looking at the slowly flowing river, their hearts full of thoughts about the future.

"How about we stay here for a while?" Luo Chen said softly.

So much time of experience, and running around everywhere.

Luo Chen did feel a little tired in his heart.

Qingshuang nodded. She also felt Luo Chen's tiredness. At the same time, she also longed for a temporary place to rest so that her mind could find a moment of peace.

"Okay, let's stay here for a while." Qingshuang's voice was gentle, "Maybe we can meet some interesting people in this city."

Luo Chen looked at Qingshuang with gratitude. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as Qingshuang was by his side, he would have infinite strength to face it.

They began looking for suitable accommodation and finally found a small hotel on a quiet street in the east of the city.

The hotel was small but clean and tidy. The proprietress was a kind middle-aged woman who greeted them warmly and arranged two adjacent rooms for them.

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang settled down in the hotel, they decided to rest for a night and continue their exploration the next day.

It was late at night and Luo Chen was lying on the bed, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

He thought back to the adventures he had shared with Qing Shuang, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He knew that no matter what the road ahead held, they would face it together, shoulder to shoulder.

The next morning, the sunlight poured into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang got up early, ready to start a new day.

After a simple breakfast, they decided to go to the central square of Jinmu City, which was the most lively place in the city. Perhaps they could find out more about the Heart of the Swamp.

The square was bustling with people, and the cries of hawkers from various vendors could be heard one after another.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang moved among the crowd, listening carefully to the conversations around them.

Suddenly, they noticed a group of people discussing something intensely, which seemed to be related to the swamp.

The two of them approached quietly, trying to hear their conversation.

"Have you heard? Some mysterious people appeared on the edge of the swamp again last night. They seemed to be looking for something." A middle-aged man whispered.

"Yes, I heard about it too. Those people don't look like locals. They have an unsettling aura about them." An old lady nearby echoed.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and became secretly alert.

They knew that the appearance of these mysterious people might be related to the Heart of the Swamp, and they had to find out the truth as soon as possible.

The two decided to act separately, and Luo Chen went to the library in the city, hoping to find more historical information about the Heart of the Swamp.

Qingshuang plans to visit some elders in the city, perhaps they know some unknown secrets.

Luo Chen came to the library, which had a rich collection of books and the bookshelves were filled with various ancient books.

He explained his purpose to the librarian, and the librarian took him to an area dedicated to storing information about the swamp.

Luo Chen began to study hard, hoping to find clues.

At the same time, Qingshuang came to the oldest area of ​​the city, where many long-lived old people lived.

She visited every household, patiently asking about the legend of the Swamp Heart.

The old people recalled the ancient stories they had heard when they were young. One of the white-haired old men told Qing Shuang: "The Heart of the Swamp is the spirit of nature. It protects the balance of this land. But if someone tries to destroy this balance, the Heart of the Swamp will wake up and bring disaster."

Qingshuang felt a sinking feeling in her heart after hearing this.

She realizes that the actions of those mysterious people may be threatening the balance of the swamp.

She thanked the old man and hurried back to the hotel to share her discovery with Luo Chen.

Luo Chen also gained something in the library. He found an ancient book that recorded the legend of the Heart of the Swamp. It said: "The Heart of the Swamp will show its true power every hundred years, and this moment is about to come."

The two looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.

They knew that they had to take action as soon as possible to stop the conspiracy of those mysterious people. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to explore the edge of the swamp first to see if they could find any traces of those mysterious people.

They packed their bags and set off immediately.

Along the way, they remained highly vigilant, ready to deal with possible dangers at any time.

As they approached the edge of the swamp, they indeed discovered some abnormal signs.

There were messy footprints on the ground and some destroyed vegetation.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang carefully followed the traces and went deeper into the swamp.

As night fell, a thin layer of mist filled the swamp and visibility was extremely low.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang lit the torches they carried with them and continued on their way.

Suddenly, they heard whispers coming from not far away, as if someone was talking.

The two men quickly extinguished the torches and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Through the mist, they saw a group of men in black surrounding a glowing object, seemingly performing some kind of ritual.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang held their breath and observed carefully.

Then, they discovered that there seemed to be a pool of blood-red liquid in front of the group of men in black.

And that pool of liquid gradually began to move along with the various rituals of these men in black.

All of this seems so weird.

"What on earth is going on here?"

Luo Chen asked Qingshuang in a low voice, his voice full of vigilance and confusion.

Qingshuang also frowned, her eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness, but more of determination.

"We have to be careful." Qing Shuang responded softly: "It looks like they are trying to awaken some kind of power, which coincides with the legend of the Heart of the Swamp that we know."

The two continued to observe, trying to get more information from the conversation of the man in black.

However, the men in black seemed to use a language they could not understand, which made it difficult for Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to understand their true intentions.

"We can't let them complete the ritual." Luo Chen gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, ready to strike at any time: "But we need a plan."

Qingshuang nodded. She knew that rushing forward would only lead to her own death.

They needed to find an opportunity, a chance to disrupt the ritual without being discovered.

Just then, a gust of wind blew, and the fog began to dissipate, revealing more figures of men in black.

They seemed to be waiting for a certain moment, and everyone seemed extremely focused.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances, they knew that now was the best time to act.

They moved silently behind the men in black, using the vegetation in the swamp as cover and approaching step by step.

Just as they were about to reach the attack range, a man in black suddenly turned around, as if he had noticed something.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately stopped, held their breath, and hid in a dense bush.

The man in black looked around, but ultimately found nothing unusual and returned to the ceremony.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief and continued their stealth.

Finally, they came to a position from which they could launch a raid.

Luo Chen drew out his sword, and Qing Shuang also held her weapon tightly.

They looked at each other and understood each other's intentions without saying a word.

Luo Chen took the lead in attacking. He rushed out of the bushes like a flash of lightning, pointing his sword directly at the nearest man in black.

Qingshuang followed closely behind, her weapon emitting cold rays in the night, aiming straight at the vital points of the other man in black.

The sudden attack caught the men in black off guard. They tried to fight back in panic, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's attacks were swift and accurate, and they soon knocked several men in black to the ground.

However, the other men in black reacted quickly and formed a formation, ready to fight.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that they had to disrupt the ceremony before the other side could fully organize itself.

Qingshuang brandished her weapon, releasing waves of energy that blew away the men in black around her.

Luo Chen took the opportunity to rush towards the glowing object. He wanted to destroy it with all his strength and stop the ceremony from proceeding.

Just as Luo Chen was about to touch the glowing object, a powerful force burst out from it and blew him away.

Luo Chen fell heavily to the ground and felt dizzy.

Seeing this, Qingshuang immediately rushed to Luo Chen and helped him up.

The two looked at the glowing object, only to see it begin to tremble violently, as if something was about to be born from it.

"We must stop it!" Luo Chen gritted his teeth and stood up again.

Qingshuang nodded, she knew this might be their last chance.

The two rushed towards the glowing object again, and this time, they focused all their strength on the attack.

Just as their weapons were about to touch the glowing object, the entire swamp suddenly shook, and a powerful energy wave burst out from the center, knocking Luo Chen and Qing Shuang away again.

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As Luo Chen looked forward again, he saw a giant turtle that was as big as a small hill, blood red all over, and emitting a strange aura all around its body. It stared at him with its pair of blood-red eyes.

"What is this?"

"Is it that strange thing that was born?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang struggled to stand up amid the shaking of the swamp, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

The giant blood-red turtle, with its huge body, almost occupied the center of the swamp, and its eyes flashed with ancient wisdom and wildness.

"This can't be a naturally formed creature." Qingshuang said in a low voice, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

Luo Chen gripped the hilt tightly. Although he knew that their weapons might seem insignificant in the face of such a behemoth, he had no intention of backing down. "We must stop it, no matter what it is."

The giant turtle seemed to sense their determination. It let out a low roar, and the swamp ground trembled.

The men in black seemed even more excited by the giant turtle's roar. They surrounded the giant turtle, as if waiting for something.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances, they knew they had to take action now.

Luo Chen was the first to rush towards the nearest man in black. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each of his swords made a sound of breaking through the air.

Qingshuang cast her spell on the other side. Strands of frost flew out from her hands, freezing the movements of several men in black. (End of this chapter)