Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 104 Going on a Mission Together

After leaving the territory of the Five Flowers Sect, the two cautiously observed their surroundings. Once they confirmed there was no danger, they tacitly put away the small ark.

They summoned their flying swords and rode them on their own. This not only maintained their speed but also allowed them to hone their skills and improve their ability to handle unexpected situations along the way.

“Girl, look at that bustling city ahead, that’s Luoyang City. Shall we go in and take a look around, rest for a while, and then set off again?” Shi Qinghan asked with a smile, turning to look at Gu Shihan behind him.

"No problem! I'm a bit tired anyway, let's go to the city and see if there's anything interesting." Gu Shihan readily agreed, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

The two transformed into streaks of light, one after the other, and sped towards Luoyang City.

Before long, they landed at the city gate and walked side by side into the bustling city.

The streets were lined with shops, filled with shouts and calls, and bustling with people. After some searching, they finally found a fairly large restaurant in the city center.

After entering the restaurant, the two found a seat by the window, ordered several of the restaurant's signature dishes, and enjoyed the food while admiring the street view outside the window.

Just then, a murmur of conversation came from the next table.

"Have you heard? There's a strange phenomenon at Ten Thousand Swords Cliff. It's estimated that a rare treasure has appeared! Old Guo, you're here for the treasure too, right?!" A cultivator in a blue robe asked curiously.

The cultivator known as Old Guo shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile, "Hehe, I have thought about it, but I really don't have the intention of obtaining any treasure. Ten Thousand Swords Cliff is no safe place; it's extremely dangerous. I'm just here to join in the fun!"

Upon hearing this conversation, Gu Shihan immediately sent Xingbai to gather information.

Less than fifteen minutes later, Xingbai's message arrived: "Hanhan, I just investigated, and there really is a rare treasure appearing at Ten Thousand Swords Cliff. It's said to be an incredibly powerful divine sword that's about to choose its master!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shihan's previously calm eyes instantly lit up.

Ten Thousand Swords Cliff? She knew about this place. It was said that every five hundred years a divine sword would be born and choose its master.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously turned to look at Shi Qinghan opposite her and said in a low voice, "Brother, now that you have formed your Golden Core and your strength has greatly increased, you are just missing a good sword to help you! Why don't we go over and join in the fun and try our luck? Maybe you can become the master of that divine sword!"

She stared intently at Shi Qinghan with anticipation, her beautiful eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, as if she could already see Shi Qinghan holding the divine sword, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.

She pondered to herself that such a coincidence must have been arranged by Heaven specifically for Shi Qinghan.

Faced with the girl's suggestion, Shi Qinghan frowned slightly, trying to suppress the throbbing in his heart caused by the divine sword, and slowly said, "Girl, let's not even talk about whether the matter of the divine sword choosing its master is true. Just the fact that once a rare treasure appears at Ten Thousand Swords Cliff will definitely attract many high-level cultivators to compete for it. With our current meager cultivation, we are just two greenhorns who have just started out. How can we possibly get a share of the pie in this fierce competition? But going to join in the fun is still an option."

Gu Shihan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. Her bright eyes gleamed with cunning as she thought to herself: This Shi Qinghan is a person with great fortune, but I must not tell him about this matter. As the saying goes, heavenly secrets should not be easily revealed!
"Brother, we're no longer greenhorns! We're Golden Core cultivators now, officially joining the ranks of cultivators."

Besides, that divine sword isn't something anyone can just steal! Because the divine sword possesses a spirit, it will choose its own master. Even if someone harbors ill intentions and attempts to steal the sword by killing and plundering, it will all be in vain. If the chosen master of the divine sword unfortunately dies within three years, the sword will return to Ten Thousand Swords Cliff on its own. So, this time we can simply go and join in the fun and try our luck.” Gu Shihan explained with a charming smile.

After listening, Shi Qinghan pondered for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Yes, what you say is very true, sister. In that case, let's go and take a look. If we are fortunate enough to obtain the divine sword, that would be wonderful; if we are not destined to have it, that is fate, and we need not force it."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shihan couldn't help but smile and nodded approvingly, saying, "Hehe, Big Brother's temperament is truly admirable! Such an open-minded, cheerful, and easygoing attitude is truly admirable. It's so easy and pleasant to befriend someone with your temperament!"

"Sister, it's not that I'm kind-hearted, it's just that we've finally made it to this cultivation continent, and the most important thing is to survive. We'll take the treasures if we can, and if not, so be it. Although cultivation is inherently defying the heavens, survival is the only thing that matters!"

“You’re right! I’m not the kind of person who’s reckless and desperate. We can’t all act recklessly. Since we’ve decided to try our luck, let’s stay in Luoyang City tonight and set off tomorrow.”

“Okay!” The two booked two guest rooms and casually strolled around Luoyang City.

The next morning, as dawn broke and the sun peeked out, casting a soft, warm glow, the two set off for Ten Thousand Swords Cliff.

Along the way, the scenery was picturesque, with rolling hills and lush green trees, but they had no time to appreciate it; all they wanted was to reach their destination as quickly as possible.

Along the way, they would occasionally brush past other cultivators. These cultivators were either alone or in small groups, each with a different expression and purpose on their face.

As if by unspoken agreement, everyone kept their distance and went along their own routes.

At first, the two were able to fly on their swords, enjoying the thrill of speeding through the air.

But as they approached the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff, the atmosphere around them became increasingly heavy.

Suddenly, an invisible force enveloped the area, making it impossible for them to control their flying swords.

It turns out that this is a no-fly zone, and no one is allowed to fly here.

Gu Shihan stopped and looked at the smog ahead. He frowned and said, "Brother, there's miasma ahead. Be careful not to inhale it."

He quickly took out a small jade bottle from his storage bracelet, gently opened the cap, poured out two crystal-clear pills, handed one to Shi Qinghan, and took one himself.

Shi Qinghan took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted instantly upon entering their mouths, transforming into a cool current that rushed through their limbs and bones, instantly dispelling the miasma that had invaded their bodies. The two adjusted their condition and continued forward.

(End of this chapter)