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

Chapter 170 The Strangeness of the Magic Crystal

As soon as Gu Shihan finished speaking, they heard the sounds of fighting coming from afar. She and Xingbai exchanged a glance and immediately rushed towards the source of the sound.

Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered that several cultivators were besieging a cultivator who appeared to have been corrupted by demons.

The surrounded man had bloodshot, fierce eyes and a faint black aura emanating from his body. He only knew how to slash wildly, making "hoarse" sounds from time to time.

Gu Shihan shouted, "Everyone stop! Maybe he can still be saved!"

While everyone hesitated, Gu Shihan circulated her spiritual power, attempting to dispel the demonic energy on the man's body.

However, the demonic nature was stubborn, and several attempts to break through failed, so they could only give him a top-grade demon-clearing pill.

At this moment, Xingbai suddenly sniffed the air, turned around and ran in one direction.

Gu Shihan understood and followed closely behind. Before long, they saw a cave with black mist swirling around its entrance.

Gu Shihan cautiously approached the cave entrance and probed inside, only to discover a huge magic crystal inside, from which demonic energy was continuously emanating.

She realized that she had to destroy the magic crystal to stop more people from being corrupted by it.

Just as she was about to make her move, her senior brother Mo Yu's voice suddenly came from behind her: "Junior sister, be careful! This magic crystal is extremely dangerous. You must use a different kind of fire!"

Gu Shihan looked back, feeling somewhat relieved. After exchanging a nod with her senior brother, the two of them cast spells together to summon their respective strange flames.

Gu Shihan's flames were crimson red, while Mo Yu's flames were golden red. The two flames merged together and roared toward the magic crystal.

Sensing the threat, the magic crystal trembled violently, and the surrounding demonic energy surged wildly, forming a barrier to block the flames.

With their combined efforts, the flames broke through the barrier and instantly enveloped the magic crystal. With a series of crackling sounds, the magic crystal gradually melted.

Just as the magic crystal was about to disappear completely, a black shadow suddenly shot out from it and rushed towards Gu Shihan.

Mo Yu was shocked and hurriedly reached out to pull Gu Shihan, but failed to do so.

After the shadowy figure entered Gu Shihan's body, her eyes instantly turned pitch black. Mo Yu was extremely anxious and tried various methods to wake Gu Shihan.

At this moment, Xingbai rushed over and spat out a crystal-clear inner core, which was then placed on Gu Shihan's forehead.

This was Xingbai's natal inner core, possessing purifying power. Under the influence of Xingbai's inner core, the blackness in Gu Shihan's eyes gradually faded, restoring clarity.

"Hanhan, I'm so tired!" Xingbai said before falling into a deep sleep.

Gu Shihan felt very sorry for Xingbai and sent her into the spatial spring before she felt a little relieved.

"Junior Sister, you scared me to death! Thank goodness you're alright!"

"Senior brother, do you know why such a demonic creature appears in this Heavenly Water Secret Realm?" Gu Shihan asked with a frown.

Mo Yu felt uneasy and said, "Junior sister, I don't know. Along the way, we encountered demonized beasts and demonized cultivators. And how did these strange magic crystals appear? As far as I know, ordinary magic crystals and spirit stones have similar functions and are used by demonic cultivators for cultivation."

"Senior brother, I know that. You just saw it too. The black mist inside the magic crystal is the most terrifying thing. I estimate that those demonized people or monsters are all caused by that black mist."

"Then what exactly is this black mist?" Mo Yu frowned.

Gu Shihan shook her head. "I don't know either, but it's definitely not a good thing. We shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's leave first."

The two senior and junior siblings discussed the matter with the other cultivators and decided to split up. Since the level of the demonized beasts was still low, the more they hunted, the less danger they would face in the future. Gu Shihan and Mo Yu recounted their experiences since parting ways at Black Wind Cliff. They hadn't walked more than a few miles when, as if suddenly sensing a peculiar aura, more and more demonized beasts began to frantically converge on them.

"Senior brother, they seem to be coming for me!" After several battles, Gu Shihan's heart tightened suddenly, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

The demonic beasts bared their fangs and claws, emitting low, menacing roars that sent chills down one's spine.

Mo Yu gripped his sword tightly, holding it horizontally in front of his chest, his gaze fixed firmly on Gu Shihan, and said in a deep voice, "Don't be afraid, your senior brother is here!"

Although his voice wasn't loud, it was full of strength and determination, which reassured Gu Shihan a little.

Just then, Gu Shihan suddenly felt an unusual fluctuation within her body.

That previously dormant power is now stirring, like a long-trapped beast about to break free of its cage.

At the same time, she also clearly sensed that it was the residual power from the shadowy figure, which was constantly emanating outwards, as if transmitting some kind of signal to the demonic creatures around it, causing the monsters to approach more and more frantically.

Gu Shihan gritted her teeth, desperately trying to suppress this uncontrollable force.

She knew that if she couldn't stop it in time, it would not only bring great danger to herself, and she would definitely fall into demonic possession, but it would also likely implicate Mo Yu, who was by her side.

But as time went on, that force grew stronger and stronger, and her efforts seemed so insignificant.

As the demonic beasts surged in like a tide, their numbers growing ever larger, they were about to be completely overwhelmed in the blink of an eye.

Gu Shihan was extremely anxious, and various solutions flashed through her mind.

Finally, she made a difficult decision—to protect Mo Yu first!
Without hesitation, Gu Shihan raised her right hand and delivered a swift chop to Mo Yu's nape.

Mo Yu felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and her body involuntarily went limp and collapsed.

Gu Shihan quickly used magic to send the unconscious Mo Yu into the Qiankun House she carried with her.

After doing all this, Gu Shihan took a deep breath and turned to face the surging horde of demonized beasts.

Her eyes revealed unwavering determination and resolve, because she knew clearly that only she herself could resolve this crisis at this moment.

She understood that the reason for this situation must be that the black mist she had been in before had not been completely cleared away.

If we don't find a way to completely remove it as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Gu Shihan didn't want to be controlled by the demons. The only way was to find a way to completely cleanse the black mist from her body, leaving not a trace. The Red Lotus Karmic Fire might work, or the Tranquil Lotus might work.

Cleaning takes time, and the only way at present is to enter the space.

Without further hesitation, Gu Shihan flashed into the space and sat cross-legged in the cultivation room, attempting to mobilize the Red Lotus Karmic Fire within her body.

As soon as the Red Lotus Karmic Fire was activated, the black mist seemed to sense the danger and began to surge around her body, interfering with the flow of her spiritual energy.

Gu Shihan's forehead was covered in sweat. She gritted her teeth and persevered, her mind racing as she searched for a solution.

Suddenly, she realized that the purifying power of the Tranquil Lotus might be gentler and more effective.

(End of this chapter)