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

Chapter 191

The black-robed leader, enraged, said, "If you won't listen to reason, then don't blame us for being impolite."
With a wave of his hand, several men in black robes rushed towards Gu Shihan and her companion.

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi immediately used magic to resist, but the difference in strength between the two sides was too great.

Seeing that they could not resist, Gu Shihan grabbed Duan Siqi and ran wildly toward the cliff.

"Brother, have they finished jumping off the cliff? Should we chase after them?" the tall, thin male cultivator asked.

"Watch this!" The male cultivator waved his hand, and a long whip shot out, heading straight for Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi, intending to bind them both.

Seeing that things were not going well, Gu Shihan pushed Duan Siqi toward the edge of the cliff, and the Red Lotus Karmic Fire met the whip that was being swung.

The whip turned to ash inch by inch under the flames. Gu Shihan could no longer care about anything else and pulled Duan Siqi down to jump.

With a whooshing sound, they descended more than a hundred feet. Xingbai used his binding power to catch the two and brought them to a protruding rock.

“We’ll stay here for a while, until the people above leave, then we’ll go up. Conceal your presence, and I’ll use my binding power to protect you. That way, they won’t be able to find you when they come down.” Xingbai frowned, watching the area above warily.

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi were still shaken, never expecting to encounter danger before even stepping outside.

"Shi Han, I wonder how Nangong Yi and the others are doing? My cultivation level is too low now, I can't even protect myself. When will I be able to stop being so careful? I miss home so much!" Duan Siqi's eyes were a little red.

"I also miss the Five Flowers Sect. I hope my senior brothers and the others are all in one place, that way it will be safer."

"Yes! It's a good thing you're here, otherwise I don't know how long I would have survived alone." Duan Siqi said listlessly, holding her head.

On the cliff, several men in black robes stomped their feet in anger. "Outrageous! The five of us failed to capture two Lesser Golden Pills and even destroyed my Ruyi Whip. Are you all idiots?" the leader of the men in black robes said furiously.

"Brother, we didn't expect them to be so reckless. This is no safe place; no one has ever come up here alive. It's just a pity about those two tender young women." The tall, thin man looked regretful.

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi looked around. The bottom of the cliff was shrouded in mist, and they couldn't see the bottom at all. If Xingbai hadn't caught them, they would have definitely been smashed to pieces if they fell.
"Wow, there are words on this cliff!" Duan Siqi exclaimed in surprise, her eyes fixed on a spot.

"What? There are words?!" Gu Shihan went closer and sure enough, there were several runes and letters on the cliff face.

Gu Shihan's heart stirred, and she began to search along the rune letters. Soon she found several slightly smooth protrusions on the other side, which looked like they had been touched by many people.

"Are there any traps or mechanisms here?" Duan Siqi wondered.

"Perhaps, but it must have been quite a while. The bump has weathered a bit and is covered in moss, so it must have been untouched for some time."

"Never mind it, now that we've seen it, it's necessary to investigate. Shi Han, have you figured anything out?"

Gu Shihan carefully examined the bumps, gently touching the runes on them with her fingers.

"I feel like it's some kind of ancient formation, but we need to study it further to figure out how to break it," she said, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Alright! I'll protect you!"

Gu Shihan's mind raced, and Xingbai's words came at just the right moment: "The people up there have left. There's nothing behind this cliff. Perhaps your opportunity is about to arrive."

"Thank you for your kind words!" Gu Shihan began to look for a solution, pressing on several bumps.

Suddenly, a light flashed on the cliff face, and the protrusions began to move slowly. With a roar, a stone door opened in the cliff face.

A powerful suction force emanated from within the stone door, instantly pulling the two unsuspecting individuals inside. The stone door then closed, returning to silence. After entering, Shi Han and Duan Siqi discovered that it was a stone cave, and the cave was not small.

There are two small side holes on each side of the stone cave, a stone table and two stone chairs.

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi cautiously surveyed their surroundings. Suddenly, a faint light appeared on the stone table, and a book material emerged.

"What is this?" Duan Siqi asked curiously, reaching out to take it.

"Be careful, it might be a trap." Gu Shihan stopped her, first using his magic to probe the area to make sure there was no danger before picking up the book. As soon as they opened it, a beam of light shot out from the book and enveloped the two of them.

They felt the scenery before them change, and suddenly found themselves in a peach blossom grove. A gentle breeze blew, and petals fell.

"Could this be the space created in the book?" Gu Shihan exclaimed in surprise.

In the distance, the faint sound of a flute drifted by. Following the sound, one could see a man in white sitting under a peach tree, playing the flute. The man had a handsome face, yet exuded a hint of aloofness.

"You've finally arrived," the man said, stopping his playing.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Gu Shihan asked.

"I am the guardian of this secret treasure, and only those with the right destiny can come here. The secrets in this book can only be known through trials. If you pass the trials, you will receive a great opportunity."

As soon as the man finished speaking, the surrounding scenery changed again, and countless peach blossoms transformed into sharp blades that flew towards the two of them.

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi exchanged a glance and immediately used their internal energy to defend themselves.

Gu Shihan formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and a shield unfolded in front of him.

Duan Siqi waved her sleeve, releasing strands of magical energy that shredded the approaching peach blossom blades. However, the peach blossom blades seemed endless.

Just as they were starting to feel the strain, Gu Shihan had a sudden thought: since this was a test, simply defending wouldn't work.

With a loud shout, she charged toward the densest concentration of peach blossom blades, summoning her magical longsword. The sword emitted a dazzling light, and wherever it went, the peach blossom blades were cut down and vanished.

Seeing this, Duan Siqi was not to be outdone and followed closely behind.

The man in white nodded slightly, and with a gentle wave of his hand, the peach blossom blade vanished. "The first trial is over. The next trial requires you to unravel the mystery in my heart."

After the man finished speaking, a complex look flashed in his eyes.

"What riddle?" Duan Siqi asked.

The man in white looked into the distance and slowly asked, "What is the most precious thing in the world?"

Gu Shihan pondered for a moment and replied, "Love and affection are the most precious things; family, friendship, and love are priceless treasures." The man in white smiled upon hearing this, "It seems you two are indeed destined to be together."

The man in white gently raised his hand, and a book emitting a faint glow appeared in the air. "This is the book that contains the secret, but before you take it, there is one more thing to tell you."

Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi exchanged a puzzled look, waiting for him to continue.

"The secrets within this book are not all blessings; dangers lurk within. Once opened, it may attract the covetous eyes of various factions, and even provoke unknown, powerful beings. Are you still sure you want to take it?"

(End of this chapter)