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

Chapter 167

Looking back at the red land that was instantly shrouded in thick white fog, Gu Shihan couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.

However, she has always been resolute, and her emotional fluctuations are only fleeting; she quickly adjusted her mindset.

Yu Tong approached with a bright smile and said, "Sister, this space seems to have undergone some wonderful changes! The air is filled with an increasingly fresh and vibrant atmosphere, which makes people feel so comfortable!"

Hearing what Yu Tong said, Gu Shihan nodded slightly in agreement, and then after thinking for a moment, asked, "Yu Tong, would you like to come out with me?"

Yu Tong nodded without hesitation and replied, "Of course we're going out!" The two of them, along with a little fox named Xing Bai, left the space together.

The moment they stepped out of the space, they immediately felt a distinct difference as their feet touched the ground.

It turned out that they were in a narrow canyon, only a few dozen feet in diameter.

Compared to the Red Earth Space they were in before, the environment here is more cramped, but it has a unique charm.

The thick white fog overhead had completely dissipated, replaced by a clear blue sky.

Looking up, the clear blue sky and drifting white clouds seem almost within reach, a sight that soothes the soul.

Xingbai quickly released his spiritual power, carefully sensed the surrounding situation, and reported, "Hanhan, after my investigation, there is nothing special about this place. However, as far as I know, there is a powerful lion-tiger beast about ten miles away from us. Its level is not low, and its cultivation is roughly equivalent to the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm of a human cultivator. I wonder if we should go and meet this ferocious beast?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shihan raised her eyebrows slightly and asked with great interest, "Then, is there any rare treasure or secret worth exploring in that place?"

Xingbai wagged its tail, twitched its ears, and said, "I really couldn't detect that, but since there's such a powerful demon beast there, there might be something hidden around."

Yu Tong's eyes sparkled as she tugged at Gu Shihan's arm and said, "Sister, let's go take a look! Even if there are no treasures, it would be good to see powerful monsters. It's so boring coming here without encountering a single monster that catches our eye."

Gu Shihan looked at Yu Tong with affection, then turned to Xing Bai: "Then let's walk over there and see."

The two people and the fox headed in the direction Xingbai had indicated. The closer they got, the more oppressive a feeling of pressure emanated from them.

Suddenly, a gust of wind howled past, accompanied by a deafening roar.

A massive liger appeared before them, exuding a chilling aura and staring at them fiercely.

Gu Shihan unconsciously took a small step back, while Yu Tong excitedly clenched her fist.

Gu Shihan shielded Yu Tong behind her, secretly gathering spiritual power in her hands.

The liger seemed to sense Gu Shihan's hostility, roared again, and pounced on them.

Gu Shihan unleashed a spiritual energy shield, temporarily blocking the lion-tiger beast's attack, and a great battle was about to begin.

Gu Shihan knew that a direct confrontation was not the best strategy. The strength of the lion-tiger beast was undeniable, and the combat power of the demon beast was definitely higher than that of human cultivators.

Gu Shihan maintained the shield while searching for the lion-tiger beast's weakness.

Yu Tong calmed down, took out a spirit bow from her storage bag, nocked her natal fire arrow, and aimed at the lion-tiger beast. Xing Bai then ran around the lion-tiger beast, trying to distract it.

The liger kept scratching at the shield with its claws, and each impact caused Gu Shihan to consume a lot of spiritual power.

Just then, Yu Tong seized the opportunity and shot an arrow, the sharp arrow slicing through the air and heading straight for the lion-tiger beast's eye.

The liger sensed danger and dodged to the side, but was still scratched on the cheek. This enraged it completely, and it abandoned its attack on Gu Shihan, turning to pounce on Yu Tong.

Seeing this, Gu Shihan quickly removed the shield, formed hand seals and cast a spell, and countless vines sprouted from the ground and wrapped around the lion-tiger beast's limbs.

Taking advantage of the moment, Yu Tong leaped onto the back of the liger and slammed her fist down. The liger struggled in pain but could not break free from the vines binding it.

Gu Shihan seized the opportunity, gathered all her spiritual power in her palm, and struck the lion-tiger beast on the head. The lion-tiger beast let out a wail and collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Gu Shihan took out a dagger, dug out the inner core of the lion-tiger beast, and then sent the lion-tiger beast's corpse into her spatial dimension, handing it over to the puppeteer for disposal.

"Hanhan, hurry up! The fight just now attracted several big guys. When did this Tianshui Secret Realm become dangerous?"
Gu Shihan's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. One lion-tiger beast had already made the three of them fight together, so what kind of monster was this? They definitely couldn't beat it. Thinking of this, she pulled Yu Tong and fled into the distance.

However, the several demonic beasts behind them were extremely fast and were about to catch up.

Gu Shihan gritted her teeth, took out a few talismans from her bosom, and threw them behind her. They instantly burst out with a burst of bright light and impact, slightly hindering the pursuit of the demonic beast.

"This can't go on." Gu Shihan frowned, her gaze sweeping around. She spotted a valley ahead, its entrance shrouded in a light mist. "Let's try hiding there."

The three rushed into the valley and discovered a hidden paradise, filled with strange flowers and plants, and stones that emitted a soft glow. But they had no time to appreciate the scenery, as the monster had also chased them into the valley.

Just then, as if stimulated, the flowers and plants in the valley suddenly grew wildly, tightly binding the monsters.

It turned out that Xingbai had accidentally triggered the restrictive formation in the valley.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gu Shihan led Yu Tong and Xing Bai to a secluded cave and hid inside.

After the three of them hid in the cave, they didn't dare to breathe. Listening to the roars of the monsters outside the cave and the rustling of the flowers and plants, their hearts were in their throats.

After a long while, things gradually quieted down outside. Gu Shihan cautiously peeked out to check, and saw that the flowers and plants had trapped the monster tightly, temporarily eliminating the threat.

"We shouldn't stay here any longer; who knows what other dangers might arise?" Yu Tong said.

Just as they were about to leave the cave, a melodious flute tune suddenly drifted from the depths of the cave. The sound was ethereal and enchanting, as if it possessed a captivating magic.

Gu Shihan frowned slightly, muttering to herself with doubt in her heart, "Xingbai, Yutong, in my opinion, this place should be the legendary Heavenly Water Secret Realm. Why would someone be playing a flute in this secret realm? Could it be that some cultivator is stuck here for some reason?"

"Sister, I feel that this eerie flute music doesn't sound like it was played by a benevolent person. It's giving me the creeps."

She nervously looked around, as if something terrible might pounce out of the darkness at any moment.

(End of this chapter)