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

Sure enough, just as they moved forward vigilantly, a dark shadow suddenly emerged from the fog and rushed towards them.

Luo Chen reacted quickly and swung his sword. A sword light instantly cut through the air and collided with the black shadow.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the black shadow was hit by the sword light and flew backwards, revealing its true face, a pitch-black monster.

This monster has red eyes and exposed fangs in its mouth. It is obviously a ferocious spirit beast.

"This is just the beginning. There are more powerful guardians behind us." The middle-aged man's voice sounded again, reminding them not to take it lightly.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, with determination flashing in their eyes.

They knew that only by passing this test would they have a chance to compete for the spirit stone.

So they continued to move forward, encountering all kinds of guardians along the way, including ferocious monsters, strange illusions, and powerful formation traps.

But no matter what difficulties they faced, they overcame them all with their firm belief and tacit cooperation.

During this process, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's strength was also greatly improved.

They not only learned how to better use their martial arts and spells, but also learned how to find breakthroughs in difficult situations and how to cooperate with teammates to face challenges together.

Finally, after countless battles and tests, they arrived at the end of the test space.

There, they saw the exit leading to the outside world and a middle-aged man standing in front of the exit waiting for them.

"Congratulations, you've passed the test." The middle-aged man said with a smile, "You have demonstrated extraordinary strength and tenacity, and you are qualified to compete for that spirit stone."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang both showed happy smiles on their faces.

They know that this is the result of their hard work and proof of their strength.

However, just as they were about to leave the test space, the middle-aged man suddenly changed the subject: "But I want to remind you that the road to fighting for spirit stones is full of unknowns and dangers. You must be fully prepared to face the challenges ahead."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang restrained their smiles and listened carefully to the middle-aged man's warning.

They knew that this was not just a reminder, but also a warning.

"We understand, Senior." Luo Chen said in a deep voice: "We will be fully prepared to meet the next challenge."

The middle-aged man nodded, then waved his hand. A ray of light wrapped up Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, and instantly sent them out of the test space.

When they opened their eyes again, they were back on the ring.

Nearby, there were monks who also wanted to fight for the spirit stones.

At this time, they all looked at other competitors vigilantly.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and all the cultivators' eyes were focused on Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

The feat they had just accomplished in passing the test space undoubtedly shocked everyone present.

Those monks who had originally looked down on Luo Chen and Qing Shuang now had to re-examine these two seemingly young opponents.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and saw firmness and determination in each other's eyes.

They know that the next battle will be more difficult, but they are also ready to face all challenges.

At this moment, a clear bell suddenly rang, breaking the silence on the ring.

This is the signal that the battle for the spirit stone has officially begun.

"Everyone, the battle for spirit stones begins now!" the middle-aged man stood in the center of the arena and announced loudly.

His voice was like thunder, echoing throughout the entire arena.

Following the middle-aged man's announcement, the atmosphere in the ring instantly became tense.

The monks released their cultivation aura one after another, preparing for the upcoming battle.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were not to be outdone. They quickly adjusted their state and prepared to face the next challenge.

They know that on this battlefield, only the strong can survive.

"Qingshuang, let's go!" Luo Chen shouted in a low voice and rushed to the center of the ring first.

Qingshuang followed closely behind, and the two fought side by side to face the upcoming enemy together.

The first wave of attacks came from a monk with strong cultivation.

He held a long sword in his hand and his body was as fast as the wind. He instantly appeared in front of Luo Chen.

However, Luo Chen seemed to have anticipated his attack and easily dodged the opponent's attack by turning his body to the side.

At the same time, the long sword in his hand stabbed the opponent's vital point in an instant like a snake coming out of a cave.

"Ding!"

The long sword and the long knife collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

The cultivator obviously did not expect Luo Chen to counterattack so quickly, and his expression changed slightly.

However, he was a cultivator with strong cultivation after all. He quickly stabilized his body and started a fierce confrontation with Luo Chen.

Seeing this, Qingshuang was not idle either. She flashed and came in front of another cultivator.

This cultivator was obviously much stronger than the previous one, but he did not take Qingshuang seriously.

However, when he actually fought with Qingshuang, he found that he was wrong.

Although Qingshuang's martial arts are not as sharp as Luo Chen's, they are extremely flexible and changeable.

She was like a dancing butterfly, flying around the opponent, constantly looking for his flaws.

Finally, with a clever coordination, she and Luo Chen launched an attack at the same time, knocking the two monks to the ground.

The next battle was even more intense.

Relying on their tacit cooperation and outstanding strength, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang overcame all obstacles and defeated all the monks who tried to stop them.

Their names quickly spread in the ring and became the focus of everyone's attention.

However, they know that the real challenge has just begun.

The spiritual stone in the center of the arena is their ultimate goal.

In order to obtain it, one must defeat all the monks who want to fight for it.

As time went by, there were fewer and fewer monks on the arena.

Those weaker monks have been eliminated, and the remaining ones are truly strong ones.

The battles between them also became more intense and brutal.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also felt unprecedented pressure.

They knew that every battle that followed would be a battle of life and death.

But they did not back down, instead they became more determined in their beliefs.

Finally, after countless battles and tests, they arrived at the center of the ring.

There, they saw the spiritual stone that was emitting brilliant light.

At the same time, they also saw several other powerful people who also wanted to compete for this spirit stone.

"The moment has finally come." Luo Chen said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness.

Qingshuang also nodded, her heart was also filled with anticipation and nervousness.

She knew that the coming battle would determine whether they could obtain the spirit stone.

"Let's go!" Luo Chen took a deep breath and rushed towards those strong men first. Qing Shuang followed closely behind him. The two fought side by side again and faced the next challenge together.

The battle lasted a whole day and night.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang relied on their outstanding strength and tacit cooperation and finally defeated all the strong men who wanted to compete for the spirit stones.

When the last opponent fell in front of them, the whole ring was boiling.

"We won!" Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled at each other, their faces filled with the joy of victory.

The middle-aged man also showed a satisfied smile.

He walked up to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang and handed the spirit stone to them.

"You have demonstrated extraordinary strength and tenacity. You deserve this spirit stone."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the spirit stones, their hearts filled with gratitude.

They knew that this spiritual stone not only represented their victory and glory, but also represented their hopes and dreams for the future.

After getting the spirit stone, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang hurriedly left the place.

The two of them planned to find an inn in the city.

For the time being, just stay here.

Practice in seclusion for a period of time, absorb the spiritual power in the spirit stone, and then think about other things.

"That inn called Fanchenju seems interesting. How about we go there and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Qingshuang looked in the direction Luo Chen pointed, and saw an inn called "Fanchenju" not far away. It looked particularly warm and quaint in the afterglow of the setting sun.

On the sign of the inn, there are a few large characters outlined in gold. Although they have been weathered, they are still clearly visible, revealing a sense of time.

"Okay, let's go with that one." Qingshuang nodded with a smile, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy arose in her heart.

The two of them then quickened their pace and walked towards "Fanchenju".

As you step into the inn, a faint scent of tea and food intertwined together hits your nose, refreshing your spirits.

The decoration in the inn is simple and elegant, with wooden tables and chairs, and bamboo screens, each of which reveals the craftsman's care and the elegance of life.

"Dear guests, would you like to stay overnight?" A middle-aged woman came up to us with a smile on her face and her eyes full of enthusiasm and kindness.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and nodded.

"Okay, please follow me." The middle-aged woman led them through several screens and came to a clean and tidy guest room.

She gently pushed open the door and let Luo Chen and Qing Shuang go in to check.

The guest room is decorated very warmly, with a large wooden bed covered with soft bedding.

There is a desk by the window, with an exquisite oil lamp on it.

Outside the window is a lush bamboo forest. When the breeze blows, the bamboo leaves rustle, as if it is the most melodious music of nature.

"This place is nice, let's take this one." Luo Chen nodded with satisfaction and turned to the middle-aged woman.

Qingshuang also smiled and expressed her agreement.

"Okay, please wait a moment. I will go prepare hot water and meals for you." After the middle-aged woman said this, she turned and left, leaving behind the sound of light footsteps.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled at each other, then closed the door.

They knew that the next period of time would be a precious time for them to practice in seclusion and absorb the spiritual power of the spirit stones.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang hardly left the house.

Apart from eating and resting, they spend the rest of their time in seclusion and practice.

The spiritual power in the spirit stone continuously flowed into their bodies, nourishing their meridians and dantian.

As time goes by, their cultivation is constantly improving.

However, retreat practice is not always smooth sailing.

In the process of absorbing the spiritual power of the spirit stones, they also encountered many challenges and difficulties.

Sometimes, spiritual energy would suddenly become violent and impact their meridians.

Sometimes, they fall into deep enlightenment and cannot extricate themselves.

But no matter what difficulties they encountered, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang overcame them all with their strong will and profound cultivation.

During this period, they would often exchange their insights and experiences in practice with each other.

Luo Chen is good at swordsmanship and body movements, and his swordsmanship is sharp and changeable. Qingshuang is good at medical skills and hidden weapons, and her medical skills are superb and her hidden weapons are accurate.

The two learned from each other and drew on each other's experience, making their cultivation more comprehensive and powerful.

Finally one day, when the last bit of spiritual power was absorbed by them, Luo Chen and Qingshuang opened their eyes at the same time.

There was a dazzling light shining in their eyes, like two shining stars.

They knew that after this period of seclusion and practice, their cultivation had made a qualitative leap.

"Qingshuang, I feel that my power is much stronger now than before."

Luo Chen stood up, stretched his muscles, and felt the powerful force surging in his body.

"Me too."

Qing Shuang smiled and nodded, her eyes also flashing with confidence and determination, "Our current cultivation is enough to cope with more challenges."

The two smiled at each other and then prepared to leave the guest room.

As soon as he opened the door, a dazzling light pierced into Luo Chen's eyes.

I haven't come out for a long time, and now I suddenly come out.

It really feels like I'm not quite used to it.

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, and after the sudden light gradually dissipated, he slowly adapted to the light from the outside world.

He looked around and found that the corridor of the inn still maintained its tranquility and simplicity, but there was a hint of freshness in the air, as if even time had slowed down here.

"It seems that there haven't been many changes in the outside world during our retreat." Luo Chen said softly, with a hint of emotion in his tone.

Qingshuang also walked out of the guest room. She stood beside Luo Chen, also looking at the end of the corridor, with a hint of thought in her eyes.

"However, we have been in seclusion for so long, it is time to go out and take a look at the changes in the world."

Luo Chen nodded after hearing this. He did have the same idea.

Although seclusion and practice are important, you cannot isolate yourself from the world.

They need to understand what is happening in the outside world so that they can better respond to future challenges.

So, the two decided to leave the inn and go for a walk in the city.

They walked through the busy streets, admiring the colorful shops and bustling crowds on both sides.

Everything here seems so vibrant and full of energy.

While strolling around the city, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang accidentally discovered an interesting market.

This market is called "Treasure Pavilion", which gathers rare treasures and rare medicinal materials from all over the world.

They couldn't help but be attracted by the market and decided to go in and take a look.

After entering the Treasure Pavilion, they seemed to have entered a bizarre world. (End of this chapter)