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

"We understand, Mr. Lingmu, we will do our best to complete the task." Luo Chen solemnly promised.

Lingmu nodded, with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Well, I wish you good luck."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang bid farewell to the spiritual tree and headed towards the depths of the forest following the guidance of the heart of the sacred tree.

Along the way, they encounter all kinds of strange creatures, some friendly, some hostile.

They tackled every challenge carefully and kept moving forward.

During a break, Qingshuang couldn't help but ask Luo Chen: "Do you think we can find a way to restore the power of the sacred tree?"

Luo Chen clenched the stone in his hand, his eyes firm: "I believe we can find it. After all, we have overcome so many difficulties."

Qingshuang smiled slightly. She knew that Luo Chen was always full of confidence, and this confidence also infected her.

After several days of trekking, they finally reached the deepest part of the forest.

There they saw a huge tree whose branches and leaves covered the entire sky and emitted a soft glow.

"Is this the sacred tree?" Qingshuang exclaimed.

Luo Chen nodded. He could feel the faint breath of life emanating from the sacred tree.

However, before the two of them got close.

Bursts of horrifying noises came towards them from a distance.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood up quickly and looked vigilantly in the direction where the sound came from.

I saw a group of strange creatures emerging from the shadows of the forest. Their shapes were different, some looked like wolves, some looked like snakes, but the common feature was that they emitted an ominous dark light.

"What are these?" Qingshuang asked in a low voice, gripping the hilt of the sword tightly.

Luo Chen frowned, he could feel the evil aura emanating from these creatures.

"They look like forest guardian beasts corrupted by dark forces. We must be careful."

The creatures approached, bloodthirsty gleams in their eyes.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood back to back, ready for the upcoming battle.

"Are you ready?" Luo Chen asked in a low voice.

Qingshuang nodded, a determined light flashing in her eyes. "We will fight side by side."

The battle was about to break out. Luo Chen cast spells, forming beams of light that flew towards the enemy, while Qingshuang waved his sword, with sword energy like a rainbow, beheading every creature under his sword.

However, the creatures seemed endless, and every time one fell, more emerged from the depths of the forest.

"This is not a solution. We must find their weaknesses." Luo Chen said to Qingshuang during a break in the battle.

Qingshuang nodded. She observed the movement patterns of these creatures while fighting.

Suddenly, she discovered that these creatures always left a brief gap when attacking, as if they were summoning dark forces.

"Luo Chen, pay attention to the pause before their attack. That may be the moment they cast spells." Qingshuang reminded loudly.

Luo Chen immediately understood Qingshuang's meaning. He began to look for those moments of pause in the battle, and then cast powerful spells to interrupt their casting.

Sure enough, after their spellcasting was interrupted, these creatures' movements became sluggish and their strength weakened.

The two men seized their opportunity and began methodically destroying the creatures.

After a hard fight, the last creature was finally knocked down.

After the battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang both felt exhausted, but they knew that this was just an episode in their journey.

"We have to find a way to restore the power of the sacred tree as soon as possible. I'm worried that these creatures are just precursors." Luo Chen said breathlessly.

Qingshuang nodded, she knew Luo Chen was right.

They continued to approach the sacred tree, and this time they were more careful, always alert to the movements around them.

When they finally stood under the sacred tree, the heart of the sacred tree in Luo Chen's hand began to emit a brighter light.

He gently placed the stone at the root of the sacred tree. There seemed to be a resonance between the stone and the sacred tree, and the light became stronger and stronger.

Suddenly, a ray of light shot out from the sacred tree and went straight into the sky.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were blinded by the sudden light. When they opened their eyes again, they found that the branches and leaves of the sacred tree had become more luxuriant, and the light had become softer.

"It seems we succeeded." Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.

Qingshuang also felt relieved. She knew that this was not only a victory for the sacred tree, but also an important milestone in their journey.

"We should go back. Lingmu must be very worried." Qingshuang suggested.

Luo Chen nodded, and they turned around and prepared to leave.

However, just as they were about to leave, the branches of the sacred tree swayed gently, as if to thank them.

The two looked at each other again, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment.

They know that no matter how difficult the journey ahead may be, as long as they move forward hand in hand, nothing is impossible.

On the way back, Luo Chen and Qingshuang discussed the next plan.

They know that the path to becoming an immortal is long and arduous, but as long as they persist, they will be able to achieve their goals one day.

"Qingshuang, have you ever thought about what it will be like when we become real immortals?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Qingshuang smiled slightly, with a gleam of longing in her eyes.

"It's such a distant thing, let's talk about it later."

Luo Chen nodded, and then continued to move forward, his heart full of expectations for the future and exploration of the unknown.

A few days later, they returned to where the spiritual tree was.

When Lingmu saw that the sacred tree had regained its vitality, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you, young practitioners. You not only saved the sacred tree, but also saved the entire forest." Lingmu said gratefully.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang responded modestly: "This is what we should do, Mr. Lingmu."

Lingmu nodded, then took out two items from his arms and handed them to Luo Chen and Qingshuang respectively.

"This is a thank you gift from the forest. I hope it can be helpful on your journey."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the items and found that they were a pair of exquisite amulets engraved with ancient runes and emitting a faint light.

"Thank you, Mr. Lingmu." Luo Chen and Qingshuang expressed their gratitude again.

After bidding farewell to the spiritual tree, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued their journey.

They know that there are more challenges waiting for them ahead, but they also believe that as long as they persist, they will be able to overcome them.

After about another month of journey.

Finally, the two came to a city built by practitioners.

This city is very large.

It is very different from the cities built by ordinary mortals.

Not to mention anything else, just the formation.

There were countless carvings inside and outside the city. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood in front of the tall city wall, looking up at the magnificent scene formed by countless array formations.

At the entrance of the city, there was a constant flow of people. The practitioners were walking alone or in groups, and they all exuded an extraordinary temperament as they entered and exited.

"This city is called 'Lingxiao City'. It is an important place for practitioners to exchange experiences and resources." Luo Chen explained, his eyes flashing with a desire for knowledge.

Qingshuang nodded, her heart also full of curiosity.

"Then let's go in and take a look. Perhaps we can encounter some opportunities that will be beneficial to our practice."

The two of them slowly followed the crowd into the city, and the scenery inside the city was even more refreshing.

There are all kinds of shops on both sides of the street, selling all kinds of spiritual herbs, elixirs, magic weapons, and even special book pavilions for people to read ancient books.

"Luo Chen, look over there!" Qingshuang pointed to a bookcase and said excitedly.

Luo Chen looked in the direction Qingshuang pointed, and saw three big characters "Tianji Pavilion" written on the plaque of the library.

"It seems that there should be many precious ancient books here. Let's go in and take a look."

They walked into the Tianji Pavilion, and a strong scent of books hit them.

There are many bookshelves in the cabinet, and every book exudes a faint glow, obviously having undergone special treatment.

"The books here are all about the way of cultivating immortals. Some even record the secrets of ancient times." Luo Chen whispered to Qingshuang.

A hint of excitement flashed in Qingshuang's eyes. She picked up an ancient book and started flipping through it.

Luo Chen walked to the other side, looking for books that might help him in his practice.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded behind them: "Two friends, it seems that you are very interested in the books here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a green shirt looking at them with a smile.

There was a depth in his eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts.

"Yes, this is our first time in Lingxiao City and we are very curious about the books here." Luo Chen responded politely.

The man in green nodded and introduced himself: "My name is Zhao Cheng, and I'm the owner of this Tianji Pavilion. If you need anything, just let me know."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

They didn't expect to meet such a warm host as soon as they arrived in Lingxiao City.

"Senior Zhao Cheng, we are looking for ways to improve our cultivation." Qingshuang said sincerely.

After hearing this, Zhao Cheng's eyes flashed with approval. "You have come to the right place. I have some ancient books on this subject, which may be helpful to you."

He brought Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to a bookshelf and took out some old books.

"These books record some ancient cultivation methods and experiences in fighting against the forces of darkness. You can read them slowly here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the books and thanked gratefully.

Zhao Cheng waved his hand, indicating that they didn't need to be polite, and then turned around to greet other guests.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a quiet corner to sit down and began to read the books in their hands.

As time went by, they gradually immersed themselves in the ocean of knowledge and gained a deeper understanding of the way of cultivating immortals.

At this moment, a discordant voice broke the tranquility of Tianji Pavilion: "Hey, isn't this Brother Zhao Cheng? Why are you recommending your crappy book to these juniors again?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked up and saw a man in gorgeous clothes walking in with several followers.

There was a hint of disdain on the man's face, and he was obviously looking for trouble.

Zhao Cheng frowned slightly, but still remained polite: "It turns out to be Brother Zhao, what can I do for you today?"

The man surnamed Zhao snorted coldly: "I heard that you have some good things here, so I came here specially to take a look, but I don't want you to waste your time on these useless juniors."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt angry when they heard this.

They stood up, and Qingshuang directly retorted: "Whether we are useless or not seems to have nothing to do with you."

A trace of anger flashed in the eyes of the man surnamed Zhao, and he was about to explode when he was stopped by Zhao Cheng.

"Brother Zhao, this is my Tianji Pavilion's territory, please be polite."

The man surnamed Zhao glanced at Zhao Cheng with a sneer, then left Tianji Pavilion with his entourage.

Before leaving, he left a message: "Zhao Cheng, you'd better remember that not everyone can gain a foothold in Lingxiao City."

Zhao Cheng looked at the man surnamed Zhao's departing back, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

He knew that there was a powerful force behind the man surnamed Zhao, and this conflict might not end so easily.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also realized the seriousness of the matter. They walked over to Zhao Cheng and expressed their willingness to help.

"Senior Zhao Cheng, if there is anything you need us to do, please feel free to ask."

Zhao Cheng looked at them gratefully, and then said: "Your current cultivation is not enough to compete with them, but I appreciate your kindness. Now you should concentrate on your cultivation. I will take care of this matter."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang nodded, they knew that Zhao Cheng was telling the truth.

They need to become stronger to protect themselves and those around them in the days ahead.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qingshuang read a large number of ancient books in the Tianji Pavilion, and their cultivation level was steadily improving.

At the same time, they also made some like-minded friends and exchanged their experiences in spiritual practice.

However, the good times did not last long. The forces of the man surnamed Zhao began to spread rumors in Lingxiao City, slandering Zhao Cheng and Tianji Pavilion.

For a time, Tianji Pavilion's business was greatly affected.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang saw it and were worried.

They knew that if they did not take action, Tianji Pavilion would sooner or later be taken over by the forces of the man surnamed Zhao.

"Qingshuang, we can't just sit there and watch." Luo Chen said seriously.

Qingshuang nodded, and there was a firm light in her eyes.

"Let's go find Senior Zhao Cheng and see if there's anything we can do to help."

They found Zhao Cheng and told him what they were thinking.

After hearing this, Zhao Cheng's eyes flashed with relief.

"I am very grateful for your kindness, but let me handle this matter."

Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were anxious, they also knew that Zhao Cheng was telling the truth.

Their current strength is indeed not enough to compete with the power of the man surnamed Zhao.

However, just as they were about to leave, Zhao Cheng suddenly stopped them.

"Wait, maybe you can actually do me a favor."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around, their eyes full of anticipation.

"The reason why the man surnamed Zhao dares to be so arrogant is because he has a powerful backer behind him, the 'Shadow Sect'. This sect is famous for practicing dark magic and its strength should not be underestimated." Zhao Cheng said slowly.

"Shadow Sect?" Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They had both heard of the sect's bad reputation. (End of this chapter)