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

Chapter 199 Water Beast (Part Two)

Gu Shihan took a deep breath and thought to himself: Since the water beast has not attacked for the time being, I might as well hold back and wait and see what this water beast is up to.

Gu Shihan gripped the Seven Star Silk Sound Sword tightly, his eyes fixed on the water beast's every move, ready to face a possible fierce battle.

The water beast stared intently at the spot where Gu Shihan was hiding, then opened its massive mouth and unleashed a barrage of water arrows.

Gu Shihan formed hand seals and chanted incantations, sending runes flying toward the water arrows while the Seven Star Silk Sound Sword in her hand twirled up and down.

The water beast nimbly dodged the runes and suddenly pounced on Gu Shihan.

Xingbai had been waiting in ambush. As soon as the water beast launched its attack, he flashed into the air and leaped up like lightning.

Its small and agile body drew a graceful arc in the air, easily passing through the dense barrage of water arrows, and landed steadily on the head of the giant water beast.

Xingbai raised its paw and slapped the water beast's head hard without any hesitation.

This sudden attack caught the water beast off guard; it clearly hadn't expected that such a tiny "ant" could get so close.

The water beast felt a sharp pain on its head and angrily began to shake its huge head wildly. At the same time, its thick and powerful tail swept left and right erratically, creating gusts of wind.

Seeing this, Gu Shihan quickly used teleportation to dodge the ferocious attack of the water beast's tail. Her left hand rapidly formed a hand seal, and she moved forward in a flash, her long sword transforming into a cold light as it pierced straight towards the water beast's abdomen.

With a muffled thud, the Seven Star Silk Sound Sword pierced the water beast's body with perfect accuracy.

The severely injured water beast let out a painful roar, then its massive body slunk into the water and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"We shouldn't stay here any longer, let's leave quickly!" Gu Shihan said with a solemn expression.

Neither the human nor the fox dared to delay for a moment, and immediately set off quickly along the path they had come from.

As they sped along, they were surprised to find themselves seemingly trapped in a strange maze.

No matter how hard they run, they will eventually inexplicably circle back to where they started.

"Could it be that water beast's doing? This doesn't look like a formation!" Xingbai frowned, muttering to himself in confusion.

Gu Shihan also realized that something was wrong. He stopped and began to calm down and carefully observe his surroundings.

But apart from a dense forest and a rugged road underfoot, there was nothing unusual in sight.

Suddenly, the ground shook, and countless vines burst forth from the soil, wrapping around the two of them.

"Watch out!" Gu Shihan kept dodging while holding Xingbai.

Dodging left and right, the vines multiplied. Gu Shihan's eyes narrowed, and with a swift stroke of her sword, she severed the approaching vines.

However, more vines surged in, gradually forming a giant vine ball that tried to trap them.

Just as Gu Shihan was getting anxious, a clear voice rang out: "Intruders, you have disturbed the peace of this place and must be punished. Do not make futile struggles!"

Gu Shihan felt her spiritual energy being consumed faster and faster, and couldn't help but shout, "Senior! We were just passing by and had no intention of offending you. Please be lenient and let us leave!" "Hmm, the fox clan? The bloodline is quite pure. Well then, as long as you give me a cup of your heart's blood, I will not make things difficult for you and will let you go." The ethereal voice seemed to strike the soul.

Xingbai's expression changed. The blood of the fox clan is extremely precious. As a space spirit, he is different from the normal fox clan. He has less than a third of his blood and qi. Otherwise, he would not have been willing to become a weapon spirit.

This is a long story. Xingbai was originally the spirit pet of Fairy Qingchen's mother, but after her master was murdered, he was not far from dying himself.

To save him, Fairy Qingchen could only use the energy of the Moon Bracelet to heal his injuries. However, no matter how many rare and precious materials she used, she could only restore half of his injuries, and his strength was greatly reduced.

Xingbai is a reasonable person, and she took the initiative to become the spirit of the Moon Bracelet to protect it.

Today, that person offered a cup of his heart's blood. Once that cup is given, his vital energy will be severely depleted, and his body, which has only recently begun to recover, will likely return to its former state.

But the situation was critical, and he gritted his teeth, about to agree, when Gu Shihan spoke first: "No! If you want his blood, you might as well take mine. I am a cultivator, and my blood is full of spiritual energy."

The ethereal voice sneered, "You think I can't see through your thoughts? Although you are full of spiritual power, the aura on your body is incompatible with mine. I have no intention of taking your blood. Little fox, have you thought it through?"

Xingbai glanced at Gu Shihan, his heart filled with emotion. He spoke loudly to the air, "My heart's blood may be useful to you, but if you try to take it by force, my fox clan will not let it go."

Gu Shihan tried to send Xingbai into the space, but the space couldn't sense it at all, and there was really no way to do it.

Xingbai was also surprised. He was the spirit of space, so how could he be blocked by space? This seemed impossible.

"Hanhan, give him the blood if he needs it. This place is too eerie. As long as we can get out of here, that's all that matters."

"Xingbai, no! Have you forgotten how long you were in a coma after that one time you lost blood? We can't take that risk."

The ethereal voice paused for a moment: "Hmph, then you can try to get past me first."

As soon as they finished speaking, sharp thorns sprouted from inside the rattan ball, slowly approaching them.

Gu Shihan and Xing Bai stood back to back. Just as the spikes were about to touch them, Gu Shihan produced a talisman. The talisman instantly enlarged and emitted a strong light, and the spikes slowly melted away.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gu Shihan used teleportation again to escape from the rattan ball with Xingbai.

"Come with me quickly." Gu Shihan spotted a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy and pulled Xingbai towards it, hoping that they could find their way out of this labyrinthine place.

The two ran wildly toward the place where the faint spiritual energy was fluctuating. The surrounding mist seemed to sense their intention and kept changing shape in an attempt to block them.

Gu Shihan made a hand seal, and beams of spiritual light shot out to dispel the fog, while Xingbai used the fox clan's agile movements to scout ahead.

Suddenly, a stone door appeared before him, radiating a soft light and covered with ancient runes.

"Where is this place? Is this where that person lives?" Gu Shihan wondered.

As they approached, the door slowly opened by itself, revealing a crystal-clear, ethereal pool brimming with spiritual energy.

(End of this chapter)