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

Just then, the colorful tower trembled slightly, as if telling Chen Ze that more unknown adventures awaited them.

And it is precisely because of these unknowns that he continues to pursue, explore, and grow.

Shen Jiangnan looked around, slowly exhaled, and revealed a slightly relaxed expression.

"Chen Ze, Tian Siyao, thank you so much for what you did earlier." Shen Jiangnan smiled slightly, his eyes filled with respect and sincerity.

Chen Ze held his colorful pagoda and nodded slightly.

The light emanating from this tower during the battle was like a beacon of hope, illuminating their path forward.

"Don't mention it. We're all working towards the same goal, aren't we?" Tian Siyao stood to the side, holding the Jade Disc in her hand, a magical artifact with the power to solve puzzles and protect.

"Indeed, cities are now more dangerous and shrouded in mystery."

Only through closer cooperation can we unravel these mysteries together. In her words, Chen Ze felt a gentle breeze, as if the incantation of the gentle breeze she possessed was giving them strength invisibly.

"Are you ready for more adventures to come?" Shen Jiangnan suddenly asked.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao answered almost without hesitation, "Of course."

Chen Ze suddenly felt the colorful pagoda in his pocket vibrate slightly, as if the Fiery Demon inside was telling him that an even greater challenge was about to begin.

He frowned slightly, then looked at Tian Siyao and Shen Jiangnan, his eyes filled with determination.

“Alright, now we’re not just comrades-in-arms, but more like a community with a shared future. No one can be left behind.” Shen Jiangnan looked at them, his words filled with unspoken meaning.

Tian Siyao smiled and said, "Then let's work together to unravel every mystery behind this city."

Chen Ze clenched his fist and nodded with a smile.

At that moment, the three of them seemed to form an indescribable connection, like an invisible bond that tightly bound them together.

A day later, they left the city.

As Chen Ze and Tian Siyao ventured deeper into the Youhan Forest, their eyes grew even more wary.

The moss on the tree trunks seemed to whisper to them, and the fallen leaves rustled softly beneath their feet, like a low, warning whisper.

"Why is the atmosphere here so oppressive?" Tian Siyao tilted her head slightly, the jade sword in her hand emitting a cool aura, as if trying to dispel the eerie atmosphere around her.

“Evil spirits often lurk in places like this, so we must be careful.” Chen Ze said, as the five-colored pagoda in his hand spun slightly in his palm, emitting a colorful glow.

Suddenly, a low laugh came from behind them.

They turned around immediately, but saw no one.

Chen Ze frowned. The Fiery Demon in his heart seemed to sense the abnormality and howled as if it wanted to come out.

"No need to rush, observe first," Tian Siyao said softly. She began to chant the Mind-Enlightening Mantra, and a gentle breeze began to circulate around her.

Just then, a ghostly hand suddenly emerged from the ground and reached out towards Chen Ze.

Tian Siyao reacted quickly, wielding her jade sword to instantly sever the hand.

"They really have a lot of nerve!" Chen Ze said coldly.

"It seems we've been targeted." Tian Siyao's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

Suddenly, a dark shadow emerged from the depths of the forest, transforming into a man's face, filled with resentment.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao watched it warily.

"Trying to get through my territory won't be that easy," the shadowy figure grinned menacingly.

Chen Ze gripped the Five-Colored Pagoda tightly, sensing that the Flame Demon inside was also becoming uneasy. But he hadn't yet decided whether to release the Flame Demon.

The jade sword in Tian Siyao's hand was already drawn, its tip pointing at the dark figure. It trembled slightly, as if sensing its owner's tension and determination.

"Then we have no choice but to force our way through," Chen Ze said with a determined look in his eyes, as if he were not afraid even in the face of unpredictable dangers.

Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, and they each sensed the unwavering resolve in the other.

The dark figure laughed three times and slowly disappeared into the shadowy woods, seemingly waiting for their next move.

"Let's keep going." Tian Siyao chanted a refreshing incantation, adding a refreshing energy to their journey.

At the same time, the Five-Colored Pagoda emitted an even brighter light, as if echoing Tian Siyao's gentle breeze incantation, clearing the path ahead.

The two took a deep breath and continued deeper into the gloomy forest, unaware of the unknown challenges and dangers they would face.

But in any case, they were ready.

And so, the two joined hands and stepped into the deeper unknown.

Chen Ze gripped the multicolored pagoda tightly and asked Tian Siyao, "Siyao, what do you think these ghosts' purpose is?"

Tian Siyao carefully examined the Yin-Yang Mirror, smiled slightly, and said, "It's hard to say, but I feel like they are bound here by some kind of force. The expression on each ghost's face seems to be telling a different story of regret or anger."

The two suddenly felt a chill, as if the surrounding scenery had been swept away by the cold wind, leaving them feeling icy and bone-chilling.

Tian Siyao quickly took out the Jade Plate and chanted a Mind-Enlightening Mantra. A warm current of air enveloped them.

"Your Jade Drop Plate is truly amazing; I feel much better now," Chen Ze exclaimed.

"This is just one of its uses; it's mainly used to ward off evil spirits," Tian Siyao said with a smile.

Chen Ze immediately became serious and turned to Tian Siyao, saying, "I have a feeling there's something here that needs our attention. Don't you think so?"

Tian Siyao looked at the Yin-Yang Mirror in her hand, then at the ghosts around her that could only be seen through the mirror, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes, these ghosts don't seem to be malicious; they seem to be waiting for some kind of release."

"Then what can we do?" Chen Ze asked.

“It’s not clear yet, but I feel that these ghosts have some kind of connection to this forest. Perhaps the answer lies deep within the forest,” Tian Siyao suggested.

Chen Ze nodded and said, "Okay, let's continue exploring."

Holding their magical implements, the two slowly walked into the depths of the forest. Along the way, they encountered various strange and ghostly phenomena, such as eerie crying sounds coming from the woods or strange faces that appeared from time to time.

But they were unaffected, as if an invisible force was guiding them forward.

"Look, there's light ahead!" Tian Siyao suddenly exclaimed.

"Hmm, it looks like a lake, with emerald green light floating on its surface." Chen Ze also saw it.

The two quickened their pace and finally arrived at the mysterious lake.

In the middle of the lake is a small island with an ancient stone tower on it.

“That stone tower must hold a secret; I can sense it,” Tian Siyao said confidently.

Chen Ze felt the colorful tower trembling slightly, as if in response to Tian Siyao's words.

“I think so too,” Chen Ze said, “but how do we get across? The light on the lake makes me uneasy.”

Tian Siyao smiled, took out the Clear Water Whip, and with a flick of her wrist, a path of clear water energy formed, leading to the island. (End of Chapter)