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

Chapter 213

The group tacitly erected defensive shields. Mo Yu, Mo Jian, and Shi Qinghan took the initiative to attack, attracting the attention of the spirit bees, while the others provided support from the side, maintaining a well-organized offense and defense.

Gu Shihan's divine soul was powerful; with a sweep of his divine sense, he quickly located the spirit bee's nest.

She transmitted her voice, "Siqi, I've found a beehive, less than two miles from here. There's a lot of honey inside. Cover me while I go and harvest some. This stuff is a real treasure."

“No problem!” The two quickly approached the beehive. Xingbai used his binding power to protect Gu Shihan. In the ensuing chaos, Gu Shihan took most of the honey from the beehive, amounting to over a thousand pounds, before quietly retreating.

The bees seemed to sense something and immediately went into chaos. They went berserk, some even abandoning them and flying rapidly toward the hive.

Seeing that something was wrong, Gu Shihan immediately sent the honey into her spatial dimension. After a few cleansing spells, the sweet scent of honey was no longer present on her body.

"Siqi, use the Cleansing Spell! Everyone, use fire to protect yourselves! We're retreating! The Spirit Bees have gone mad!"

Duan Siqi immediately sprang into action, turning around and cooperating with Mo Yu and the others, using flames to protect their bodies, switching between fighting and retreating, until they were still ten miles away from the pursuit of the spirit bees.

"Shi Han, what should we do? Why are these things so troublesome? Are they determined to fight to the death?" Wen Xin's voice trembled slightly.

"Quick! There's a pond ahead. If we go there, they definitely won't be able to swim!" Gu Shihan led the way and ran in one direction.

Sure enough, a pool of water appeared before them. Without further hesitation, everyone jumped into the pool and sank to the bottom.

The bees followed, and seeing the still-unsettled pool, they buzzed incessantly, countless black needles shooting straight into the water.

Gu Shihan used wood-based magic to weave a large net and collect all the black needles.

The bee unleashed a barrage of black stings, but not a single drop of water appeared. It grew increasingly agitated, unleashing three more stings before finally retreating in frustration.

Just when everyone thought the crisis was over and poked their heads out of the pool, the sky suddenly darkened.

A giant roc flew in, its wings flapping and creating gusts of wind as it attacked them at lightning speed.

Gu Shihan's eyes were firm. She raised her hand and threw out an array plate, watching as the Peng bird rushed into the array.

Gu Shihan then activated the formation. The Peng bird seemed to sense the danger, and a series of wind blades shot towards the group.

With everyone working together, they launched both defense and attack simultaneously. Gu Shihan and Duan Siqi leaped out of the battle circle, one on the left and one on the right, their swords combined, and one sword slashed towards the head of the Peng bird.

Peng Niao was preoccupied with Mo Yu and the others and did not notice the two who had retreated. By the time the sword energy arrived, it was too late to retreat.

The roc cried out mournfully, but before the sound could be heard, its head rolled to the ground, and its huge body thrashed a few times before crashing heavily to the ground, dead!
"Dead?!" Wen Xin wiped the sweat from her forehead, raised her sword, and a glowing inner core appeared in her hand.

"Siqi, does your Golden-Winged Roc need one?" Wenxin asked with a smile.

"Ah! It said it wanted it, and this Peng bird is of the same lineage as it! Everyone, then I'll take this inner core!" Duan Siqi said happily. "No problem! As long as it's useful! Let's collect the useful things together. This Peng bird is really big!" Shi Qinghan said with a smile.

After a busy day, though exhausted, we had gained a lot. We rested for half a day before continuing our exploration of Xunxian Peak.

That day, Xingbai sent a message: "Hanhan, there is a cave ahead. Strange runes are flashing on the cave walls, and a powerful force is faintly emanating from it. This Immortal Seeking Peak is truly going to be full of adventures."

"Really? That's great!" Gu Shihan smiled and looked at everyone. "Xingbai has discovered a cave. Let's go take a look!"

As the group cautiously approached, the runes suddenly shone brightly, and a figure of light appeared.

The light and shadow materialized into a human figure, which spoke: "Fated ones, were you guided here by Fairy Lingyue?"

"Fairy Lingyue? Is she the white-clad fairy from the Cloud Mist Mountains?" Duan Siqi asked.

"Indeed! It seems you are indeed the destined ones chosen by Fairy Lingyue. Let me introduce myself. I was once the guardian of this peak, but ten thousand years ago, I suffered a calamity and was lost here."

The original body also lost its life, leaving only a wisp of divine soul to guard this place, protecting a peerless divine artifact in this peak, waiting for its destined owner. Since you have been able to come here, then this divine artifact is yours.

However, the artifact possesses a spirit, and it will automatically choose its master. There are nine of you; I do not know who will obtain it. But to acquire it, one must pass its trial, which involves confronting one's greatest regret and fear.

The group looked at each other, encouraged one another, and then entered the trial space that the light and shadow had described.

In the trial space, Gu Shihan saw the image of Ying Nuo being stabbed to death in her previous life. The pain in her heart made her tears flow freely, and she only calmed down after cremating him herself.

"Is this what I'm still worried about and regretting?" Gu Shihan frowned, thinking to himself, "The deceased is gone. Now I am a cultivator. I must let go of my worries and not let him become a regret in my heart. Pursuing the Dao is my future path! Well then, I wish you happiness in your next life!"

In the blink of an eye, Gu Shihan felt a sense of clarity fill a void in her heart, and she stepped out of the trial space.

The others also emerged from the trial space one after another. The Guardian of Light and Shadow nodded in satisfaction and guided them to a secret chamber, where the peerless artifact—a translucent white jade ruyi—lay quietly in the center.

"That is the divine artifact I guarded. Go and give it a try! I hope one of you can recognize it as your master, then I will have fulfilled my mission! Go!"

Shi Qinghan looked at everyone and said seriously, "There is only one divine artifact. Everyone knows what a divine artifact is, and no one doesn't want to obtain it."

"While the divine artifact is powerful, our bond of life and death is far more precious. I hope we won't let it damage our relationship or cause us to kill each other. Don't you all agree?"

Mo Jian, a bright smile on his face, said cheerfully, "Qinghan is absolutely right! Since this is a divine artifact, it must have the ability to choose its own master. So, who should try it first, and who should try later? In my opinion, we should decide the order by drawing lots. That would be fair and just!"

“Okay! Let’s draw lots then! I’ll make the lots!” Wenxin volunteered excitedly.

After saying that, she quickly got to work, and soon the lots were ready.

(End of this chapter)