My understanding is incredible: I gained enlightenment and immortality in the Kunlun Demon Kingdom

This appears to be a small library, filled with old books and documents.

"Found it! This is the clue we need." Shen Jiangnan happily took a book off a worn-out bookshelf and casually flipped through it.

after an hour.

Shen Jiangnan walked with a steady gait, exuding a leader's aura, leading the way along the winding path in the dark forest.

Following behind were Chen Ze and Tian Siyao, both of whom wore expressions of tension and curiosity.

Chen Ze gripped the multicolored pagoda tightly in his hand, using it to scan his surroundings from time to time in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Tian Siyao then gently took out the Mingyu Huo, preparing to deal with any possible abnormal situations.

"The atmosphere in this forest is truly unsettling," Tian Siyao said softly, a hint of unease in her voice.

"Indeed, the atmosphere here is very oppressive."

But our mission is to find those monsters and see what they're up to." Chen Ze stared sharply ahead.

Shen Jiangnan nodded slightly, seemingly deep in thought.

He casually took out a strangely shaped stone from his pocket and threw it into the pond in front of him.

After the stone sank to the bottom of the water, a thin layer of white mist began to rise from the surface of the pond.

“This is…” Tian Siyao looked at the pond in confusion, feeling as if it were all a dream.

"This is a soul-guiding stone. If any monster is hiding here, it will be attracted by the power of this stone," Shen Jiangnan explained.

Suddenly, a strange laugh echoed from the depths of the forest, and at the same time, several dark figures darted out from among the trees.

Chen Ze instantly pulled out the Five-Colored Pagoda, and a dazzling light shot out from the top of the pagoda, illuminating the surrounding environment.

The shadowy figures gradually revealed their forms under the light; they were all tall, ferocious monsters.

One of the monsters was covered in a thick layer of fur, and its eyes were bloodshot, as if it could see through people's hearts.

"Don't let them get close!" Tian Siyao gritted her teeth and recited the Mind-Clearing Mantra.

Suddenly, the bright jade in her hand emitted a strong light, instantly freezing the monsters closest to them in place.

"That was close!" Chen Ze breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that this was just the tip of the iceberg.

Shen Jiangnan glanced at the monster that had been frozen by Ming Yu Huo, then turned to Chen Ze and Tian Siyao and said, "We need to speed things up, there's not much time left."

The Soul-Guiding Stone's effects won't last long; we need to hurry and find the source of all this.

The three quickened their pace again, venturing deeper into the heart of the dark forest.

Every step felt like entering unknown territory, and every moment was filled with unknown challenges.

However, faced with the unknown, they had only one goal in mind: to uncover the truth behind it all.

The demon-catching operation has entered a crucial stage. Shen Jiangnan, holding the Yin-Yang Mirror, can see through the disguises of various ghosts and monsters at a glance.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao followed behind him, watching as one evil spirit and monster after another was sealed away, and they both felt ashamed of their own inferiority.

Shen Jiangnan waved the Yin-Yang Mirror and said to Chen Ze, "Take out your Five-Colored Pagoda. Some ghosts and monsters are not so easy to see through."

Chen Ze smiled and took out the Five-Colored Pagoda. Instantly, the pagoda shimmered with colorful light, like a dazzling star.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly appeared in the shadows in the distance, looking extremely eerie.

Seeing this, Tian Siyao hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to take out the Jade Sword. Instantly, a beam of emerald green light shot straight towards the dark figure.

Tian Siyao bit her lip and chanted the Mind-Enlightening Mantra in a low voice. The sword light immediately became even brighter, like a shooting star streaking across the sky.

The shadowy figure was struck by the sword light and vanished instantly into the dazzling light of the multicolored tower. Shen Jiangnan waved his hand, completely sealing the shadowy figure away.

"What a brilliant Mind-Enlightening Incantation, Tian Siyao! The effect of your Jade Sword combined with the incantation is exceptionally good," Shen Jiangnan exclaimed.

Tian Siyao smiled shyly, "Thanks to Chen Ze's Five-Colored Tower, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to deal with that dark figure on my own."

Chen Ze smiled too. He knew that everyone had their own strengths, and catching demons with Shen Jiangnan and Tian Siyao made him feel very fulfilled.

Shen Jiangnan glanced at the sky and, feeling it was about time, said, "Alright, today's demon-catching mission is basically complete. Now let's go back and organize the intelligence to prepare for an even bigger challenge."

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao both nodded.

They knew that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, only by constantly improving themselves could they survive better.

On their way back, a light rain began to fall, as if nature itself was blessing their successful monster-catching mission.

The success of the demon-catching operation brought the three of them closer together, and they also realized that only by uniting as one can they achieve victory when facing the unknown and danger.

Although they all knew that even greater challenges awaited them, at this moment, they all felt incredibly relaxed and happy…
However, they soon discovered something was wrong on their way back!
On the banks of the shimmering Shenjiang River, Chen Ze and Tian Siyao sensed something unusual.

Chen Ze also held a Yin-Yang Mirror, through which he could see the hidden Yin energy in the night.

"This is bad, there's more than one monster here." Chen Ze frowned.

Tian Siyao took out the jade sword, and the blade immediately emitted a gentle light, shining like a pearl in the darkness.

"It's alright, all we have to do is capture them all," Shen Jiangnan said confidently.

Suddenly a cold wind swept over them, and then a huge shadow was cast in front of them.

The terrifying creature known as the Soul Eater appeared, its gaze like raging fire, as if it wanted to burn everything to ashes.

"What is this thing?!" Tian Siyao bit her lower lip, her jade sword trembling in her hand.

Chen Ze gripped the multicolored pagoda tightly in his hand, feeling a powerful pressure surging towards him. "Tian Siyao, we must be careful."

This soul-devouring monster is no ordinary being.

The Soul-Eating Demon's twisted face revealed a sinister smile, then suddenly transformed, instantly becoming larger and more terrifying.

It opened its enormous mouth as if it could devour everything.

Tian Siyao murmured a mantra to enlighten her mind, and the jade sword immediately emitted a dazzling light, shooting directly at the Soul-Eating Ghost.

The collision between the light and the soul-devouring monster generated a violent energy fluctuation.

"Now!" Chen Ze shouted, raising the Five-Colored Pagoda high, releasing a breathtaking light.

The light was as hot as lava, illuminating the shadows of the Soul-Eating Ghost.

The Soul-Eating Ghost let out an angry roar, forced back a few steps by the light.

"Tian Siyao, are you ready?" Chen Ze turned and asked.

“Of course.” Tian Siyao smiled slightly and met Chen Ze’s gaze. In this critical moment, their trust reached its peak.

However, the Soul Eater did not stop there.

Its eyes flashed with even fiercer flames, as if preparing to launch an even more ferocious attack.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao knew that what followed would be a life-or-death battle.

"Get ready, Tian Siyao." Chen Ze gripped the multicolored pagoda tightly, his eyes resolute.

"You too, Chen Ze," Tian Siyao replied, her jade sword in hand, ready for the even fiercer battle to come. (End of Chapter)