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

Chen Ze stood aside, feeling as if he were seeing Qin Miyue for the first time, this woman who was always gentle and graceful, smiling at flowers.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "So, she's been hiding her power all along."

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly in her hand, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her racing heart.

She gently tugged at Chen Ze's sleeve and whispered, "Look, this is Qin Miyue's true strength."

Chen Ze nodded, looked at Tian Siyao affectionately, and said softly, "Thank you, Siyao."

Without your jade sword, I'm afraid I would be in some trouble.

Tian Siyao blushed and gently patted the back of his hand, "You're great too, the Five Colors Tower you just used was really amazing."

We must be careful; there's more than one ghost in this forest.

Chen Ze hugged Tian Siyao and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

The wind carried away their conversation. Qin Miyue walked over and said with a smile, "Thank you for your help. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have been able to deal with that hanged ghost."

Tian Siyao smiled and shook her head, "We're all partners, it's only right."

The three stood side by side, gazing at the spot where the defeated ghost had been. They knew in their hearts that their adventure had only just begun and the road ahead was long, but they were confident that as long as they supported each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

Qin Miyue stood there, her gentle gaze sweeping over the remnants of the hanged ghost, who was still reeling from its power. She gently clasped her hands together, as if offering a final prayer for the spirit.

Her long yellow dress fluttered slightly, creating a striking contrast with the smile on her face—a smile that was both gentle and resolute, revealing a force not to be underestimated.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao looked at each other, and both could see shock and admiration in each other's eyes.

Chen Ze slowly walked to Qin Miyue's side and said softly, "Miss Qin, your abilities truly exceed our expectations."

Qin Miyue turned her head and smiled slightly: "This is just the tip of the iceberg. Everyone has their own hidden power. The key is how to discover it?"

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword in her hand and nodded gently in agreement.

She looked at Qin Miyue with bright eyes: "We really learned a lot today."

Qin Miyue raised the corners of her eyes slightly and said softly, "There are still many secrets in this forest that we don't know. We have a long way to go and must continue to move forward."

Chen Ze felt a little nervous. He gently touched his colorful tower, which was his treasure and his protective shield. But facing the powerful Qin Miyue, he couldn't help but doubt his own abilities.

Tian Siyao seemed to see through his thoughts, smiled gently, and said, "Don't doubt yourself. Everyone has their own value and strengths."

Qin Miyue nodded slightly: "Yes, as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to get out of this forest."

The three walked side by side on the forest path, and the surrounding scenery seemed to make way for them.

Suddenly, Tian Siyao heard a strange sound, as if something was moving rustlingly.

Qin Miyue frowned and said softly, "We are not the only ones who have entered this forest."

Tian Siyao carefully observed the scene with the Yin-Yang Mirror, only to see some blurry shadows. She gripped her jade sword tightly, ready to fight at any moment. Chen Ze looked at the two women, his heart filled with respect. He knew that as long as he was with them, he would be safe no matter what danger they might encounter.

In the deep forest, a gentle autumn breeze carried the faint scent of chrysanthemums, the fragrance emanating from Qin Miyue.

She wore a long yellow dress and walked at the front of the group, stopping from time to time to smile at the blooming flowers around her. Her gentle demeanor seemed to be able to infect everyone around her.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao followed closely behind. Although they had just fought with the Hanging Ghost, the three of them did not let their guard down.

They knew that the dangers in this forest went far beyond what they had already encountered.

Chen Ze gently touched the colorful tower, and a strange sense of peace welled up in his heart.

“This place is really strange,” Tian Siyao said softly, her eyes fixed on the front. Although it was daytime, the depths of the forest still seemed somewhat dark.

"Yes, this place is completely different from the outside world."

"I can feel that the air here is filled with some unknown energy," Qin Miyue said softly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity about the unknown.

Just as the three were engrossed in their conversation, Chen Ze suddenly felt a slight depression in the ground beneath his feet.

He stopped warily and saw a strange mark on the ground, shaped like an inverted pentagram.

"What is this?" Tian Siyao frowned and gently traced the mark with her jade sword, but found nothing.

"I don't know, but I have a feeling this isn't a good sign." Qin Miyue took a deep breath and warned, "We need to be careful; every detail in this forest could be a trap."

The three decided to bypass the marker and continue on their way.

Soon, they heard a strange sound coming from afar, as if something was moving underground.

Immediately afterwards, the ground began to tremble slightly. Chen Ze quickly drew his Qingfeng Sword, his face showing vigilance.

Suddenly, a ghostly spirit called "Shadow" emerged from the ground. It looked terrifying and exuded a chilling aura.

Qin Miyue and Tian Siyao immediately prepared to fight, but Chen Ze waved his hand, signaling them not to act rashly.

"Don't be impulsive. Judging from its appearance, it doesn't seem to want to harm us." Chen Ze thought to himself. He didn't know why this "shadow" had appeared, but he didn't want to easily get into a conflict with it.

"Shadow" stared at the three of them for a while, then suddenly let out a sharp cry and quickly disappeared underground.

"What does this mean?" Tian Siyao was a little confused. She didn't understand why this "shadow" suddenly appeared and then suddenly disappeared.
Chen Ze looked in the direction they had disappeared, took a deep breath, and said, "We'll keep going, but we need to be more careful. Everything here is unpredictable."

Caizhou City, an ancient city steeped in history, has witnessed countless changes in its past, yet its inhabitants have steadfastly protected their home, thriving and multiplying for generations. The sturdy wooden city gate, bearing the marks of time, silently testifies to Caizhou City's antiquity and glory. At this moment, steady footsteps echo from outside the gate, each step heavy on the bluestone slabs, seemingly carrying a sense of anticipation and exploration.

Chen Ze stepped into the city, accompanied by the bright-eyed and white-toothed Tian Siyao and the slender, flower-petal-like Qin Miyue. Tian Siyao gently held the "Jade Sword" in her hand, feeling the warmth emanating from its blade.

Qin Miyue would occasionally smile at the blooming flowers along the street, as if sharing her innermost thoughts with them. (End of Chapter)