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

Tian Siyao stood beside Chen Ze, the tip of her jade sword pointing at the huge river, its surging echoing like a dragon's roar in the deep underground.

Her eyes were filled with shock as she looked around in disbelief, trying to find an explanation for the strange phenomenon.

Chen Ze was also shocked by the scene before him. He gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly and slowly approached the riverbank, trying to explore the depths of the river. He couldn't help but whisper, "The energy of this river is too powerful, as if it is some kind of sealing power."

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly, paused, and said, "There seems to be an ancient magic in the air here. Could this river be related to the Five-Colored Tower?" Her words revealed a hint of wariness.

At that moment, a sinister laugh rang out behind them, a laugh filled with eeriness.

The two turned around instantly and saw a demonic spirit emerge from the darkness, its long red tongue gently licking its parched lips, a mocking smile curving its lips.

Tian Siyao quickly bit her index finger and chanted the Mind-Clearing Mantra. The jade sword in front of her flashed with a blue light, forming a clear opposition to the demon spirit.

This demonic spirit was clearly different from the ghosts and monsters they had seen before.

It appears even more ghostly.

Chen Ze dared not be careless. He also took out the Qingfeng Sword from his bosom. A wisp of cold air emanated from the tip of the sword. He took a deep breath and said, "This place should be some kind of forbidden area. This demon spirit may be the guardian of this place."

The demon spirit laughed loudly, saying, "You intruders, how dare you act so arrogantly on my territory! You're courting death!" As soon as he finished speaking, a large number of shadowy figures surged out from behind him. Their eyes emitted a green glow, and their sharp claws seemed ready to tear them apart at any moment.

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly and whispered to Chen Ze, "We must hold on and find the exit from here." Her words were full of determination and resolve.

Chen Ze nodded, and the two fought side by side, facing more and more shadowy figures, but they showed no sign of backing down.

In this arduous battle, their friendship and faith have become even stronger.

The roar of the river seemed to be cheering them on. Although they didn't know the origin of the river, they could sense that it was also fighting against these evil phantoms.

During their intense battle, the power of the river seemed to begin to take effect, forming a huge whirlpool that helped them fight the evil spirits.

The steady heartbeat contrasted sharply with the mysterious underground river.

Chen Ze took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.

All the fantastical phenomena, enemies, and allies that had appeared before seemed to vanish in that instant, leaving only him and Tian Siyao.

He gently took out the Yin-Yang Mirror, through which he could see many things beyond the reach of ordinary people.

But at this moment, the intense light reflected from the shimmering river made his Yin-Yang Mirror seem somewhat ineffective.

Each time the mirror is touched by the ripples of the river, a blurry ripple appears.

"Is there anything special about this river?" Tian Siyao frowned, staring intently at the river, clearly sensing the strange aura it emitted.

She grasped the jade sword, shook it gently, and it produced a harmonious bell sound.

Chen Ze nodded slowly and said, "The river here is unusual. I estimate it is some kind of natural barrier that is hindering the effect of my Yin-Yang Mirror."

Tian Siyao looked at Chen Ze and said softly, "Then what should we do? Should we just give up like this?"

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, as if she would not easily back down no matter what she faced.

Chen Ze smiled slightly and patted her shoulder: "We have other methods. Although this river is strange, there is always a way to solve it." As he spoke, he took out the Water Dragon Pearl, tossed it gently, and the pearl spun in the air, releasing a gentle blue light.

Suddenly, the river seemed to be drawn by some force and began to slowly approach the Water Dragon Pearl.

As the river flowed, the previously blurry shadows gradually became clearer. Tian Siyao looked at everything in amazement and asked softly, "What did you just do?" Her heart was filled with curiosity. She knew that Chen Ze possessed many treasures, but she had never seen him use this Water Dragon Pearl.

Chen Ze smiled slightly and replied, "I used the Water Dragon Pearl to guide the power of this river. Now, we should be able to see more."

The two gazed at the river again, and saw a huge whirlpool in the depths of the river, with an ancient stone tablet at its center.

The stone tablet was engraved with some strange runes, and next to it was a blurry shadow, which was a demon spirit.

Tian Siyao gripped her jade sword tightly, ready to strike at any moment. She whispered, "Chen Ze, that's..."

Chen Ze nodded: "We've finally found the key."

Once this is resolved, we can leave this place.

Inside the dark cave, in the vast river, under the dim light, the shadow gradually became clearer.

He was tall, but his figure was like mist and water, as if he did not fully exist in this space.

A long black robe flowed around him, the hem sometimes revealing twitching fingers, and sometimes disappearing altogether.

Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, feeling an ominous aura emanating from every inch of his skin. His power surged, ready to confront the monster known as "Phantom" at any moment.

He had heard of the name "Phantom" before. Legend has it that it can create illusions that can trap people in them without them even realizing it, and ultimately drain their life force.

Tian Siyao stared at the tall shadow, a hint of wariness in her eyes.

She was well aware of the dangers of fighting these kinds of ghosts and monsters; even the slightest carelessness could lead to irreversible consequences.

She softly chanted the mantra for enlightenment, and the oppressive feeling in the air lessened slightly.

"Welcome to my territory." The Phantom's voice was hoarse and deep, as if it came from a thousand miles away, or as if it were ringing directly in their ears, making them feel extremely uneasy.

"Phantom, why are you here?" Chen Ze tried to negotiate with it while trying to figure out its true intentions.

The Phantom sneered, "This is my territory, and you are merely my guests."

However, as a guest, I will give you a choice.

"Either leave your souls behind and become my friends, or play a little game with me. If you win, I'll let you go."

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly and said coldly, "We will not leave our souls behind, nor will we become your toys." The jade disc behind her began to spin, emitting a faint light, adding a touch of mystery to the gloomy cave.

Chen Ze looked at Phantom with a firm gaze: "We're not afraid of your game. Tell me, what are the rules?"

The Phantom laughed even more wildly: "Since you're all so confident, let's begin."

I will create an illusion, and you will need to find your way out.

However, this is no ordinary maze; every step could be a trap, and every second could be dangerous.

The two looked at each other, sensing each other's unwavering determination.

No matter how terrifying the illusion the phantom created, they were confident they would find a way out. (End of Chapter)