Don't try to cultivate immortality; mortals live longer than immortals.

Lingyun naturally wholeheartedly agreed to the host's suggestion... No wonder he's the old silver coin she's been eyeing!

No, it's more like being both brave and resourceful, the little girl thought to herself, sticking out her tongue inwardly.

Then, based on Duan Xuan's proposed plan, I helped him refine and improve it.

Then came the current outcome.

A single magnetic landmine not only killed seven cultivators but also made the remaining ones hesitate, bringing the entire plan to a perfect conclusion.

……

Soon, all the cultivators who had lagged behind arrived here.

During the rush into the bamboo forest, although some fighting and ambushes occurred, they were only sporadic battles and not many people were lost. There are still more than two hundred cultivators gathered in the bamboo forest.

Despite the large number of people, their expressions were filled with fear and trepidation, but the longing hidden deep in their eyes was also obvious.

With such a precious treasure before them, who would back down?

Every opportunity on the path of cultivation is inherently accompanied by great risks, a fact that everyone present is well aware of. What they are thinking about now is how to overcome them.

However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred.

Without the slightest warning, a sudden gust of wind swept through the bamboo forest, accompanied by a vibration of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The bamboo shadows swayed, and leaves fell from above, transforming into pale golden runes that enveloped the entire area.

The cultivators were greatly alarmed.

Before they could react, golden light had already fallen upon them, and everything around them began to become illusory and blurry...

……

"Where is this place?"

"Huh, I'm still in the bamboo forest, but where is everyone else? They've all disappeared!"

Gu Chengjian is over eighty years old this year. He is a cultivator from the Wooden Puppet Sect. His sect is unknown, and Gu Chengjian's aptitude can only be described as mediocre.

Lacking resources and with only average talent, he had to exert tremendous effort to barely reach the late stage of Qi Refining by this age.

This is his first time participating in the Crimson Trial, and it may also be the last opportunity he might have in his life. If he fails to obtain the treasure for Foundation Establishment, he will turn into a handful of dust a hundred years from now.

Gu Chengjian was unwilling to accept this.

As a result, their gazes toward the future grew even more intense.

If he could obtain the elixir, he might be able to defy fate and soar to great heights!

The thought crossed his mind, but the man, who was over eighty years old, did not make any rash moves.

There was no other reason than that the scene before him was too bizarre. He was clearly trapped in the formation and had no idea where the others had been teleported to.

Gu Chengjian was extremely nervous, but he would not give up such an opportunity that was so close at hand. So he carefully observed for a moment, and then reached into his pocket and took out a package.

A flash of blue light, and several ancient-looking puppets came into view.

Although the Wooden Puppet Sect is little known, it is not without merit. Its expertise in making and manipulating puppets is its trump card.

"disease!"

Gu Chengjian gave a soft shout and pointed at the few finger-sized puppets. Immediately, a flash of spiritual light appeared, and the puppets grew in size in the wind. In just a few breaths, they had transformed into life-sized figures and then, under his control, they ran forward.

Exploring the way!

Now that we are trapped in a formation and the situation is unclear, puppets are the best magical artifacts to use.

……

It is also a bamboo forest.

This time, however, there were more than 20 people, not just one cultivator, and they belonged to two different sects.

Whether by coincidence or not, these two sects had a long-standing feud. What else was there to say? Without a word, they immediately started fighting.

……

"Brother Chu, how about we cooperate this time, retrieve the treasure first, and then decide who owns it? What do you fellow cultivators think?"

Several cultivators from different sects were teleported together, and what followed was a battle of wits and schemes. On the surface, they were discussing cooperation, but each of them had their own ulterior motives.

……

Gu Baizhi looked at the empty bamboo forest in front of him and the few fellow disciples following behind him, his eyes revealing contemplation and vigilance.

……

"Yun'er, well done, you're amazing!"

Duan Xuan observed the images transmitted back by the satellite and couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, his face showing excitement. This scene was even more enjoyable than playing a video game.

This is so much fun! It's so interesting!

Needless to say, all of this was his doing... I mean, his scheme.

The Immortal Alliance provided ample logistical resources for the trial missions in the Azure Sky Realm, including magical artifacts, various high-tech equipment, and array talismans.

Duan Xuan received the enhanced Plus version, which was far superior to what others received. Although Ling Yun couldn't be taken care of too extravagantly, mainly for fear of losing the meaning of the trial, she would definitely give him plenty of good things while ensuring this.

For example, the array she buried in the bamboo forest did not actually teleport the two hundred cultivators very far. It only separated them at a certain distance and used illusion magic to obscure their senses so that they could not see each other, making it easier for her to act.

Firstly, we can defeat them one by one.

Secondly, thanks to the illusionary effect, even if a great commotion is caused when killing the opponent, other cultivators in the Azure Sky Realm will not be able to sense it.

In short, this trap is perfect; the spirit is ready to help its host reap this immense reward...

With Lingyun's assistance, what happened next was almost a rehearsal of their plan.

As a Qi Refining cultivator who is over eighty years old, Gu Chengjian's strength is not to mention his cunning and scheming, which surpasses those young prodigies.

Despite his covetousness for the treasures deep within the bamboo forest, he did not take action himself, but instead chose to use a puppet to scout ahead.

The result left him puzzled, because nothing happened. The puppet went deeper and deeper, but nothing happened at all.

The old man was a little confused. How could an ancient formation be completely safe? Could it be that it was so ingenious that it deceived his senses?

He dared not be careless, so he gritted his teeth and simply manipulated the puppet to launch an attack, but still failed to trigger any traps or restrictions.

The reason is simple: Lingyun had already programmed the Heavenly Fire Thunder with an intelligent recognition program, and none of the opponent's probing attempts exceeded expectations... In short, as long as it is identified by the AI ​​as a non-human combat unit, it will remain completely silent, no matter how you attack, it will not explode.

And so, they dawdled for a full quarter of an hour. The old man's expression went from confusion and doubt to, finally, as if he had thought of something, slowly turning into surprise.

If there truly is a restriction, there's no reason it wouldn't be triggered under such relentless bombardment... Therefore, there's only one truth.

I am the chosen one!

Hahaha, there's a saying in the cultivation world that great talents mature late. I'm over 80 years old this year, and I never expected to be favored by the heavens at this age, becoming a child of destiny.

Gu Chengjian strode forward with his head held high.

then……

boom!

It was quickly blasted into pieces by a Heavenly Fire Thunder.