Chapter One Hundred and Four: Return to Luoshen Valley

Yun Chuxue fell, recalling that there hadn't been a pit here earlier. Why was there one now?

As she continued to fall, Moxi explained, "There's a formation here that concealed the entrance."

"So what do we do now? This formation prevents me from flying."

"Leave it to me."

Moxi took control of Yun Chuxue's body, drew the Moonlit Sword, and slashed downward, following up with another strike of the Moonlit Dance of Heavenly Destruction. The explosion's shockwave slowed their descent.

Soon, Yun Chuxue landed on the ground. Looking around at the darkness, she began to walk forward slowly. After a few steps, she triggered a mechanism. The surroundings brightened, and she realized she was in the center of a formation.

Yun Chuxue approached the wall, feeling for any other mechanisms. After circling the room and finding nothing, she was about to give up when a pattern on one wall suddenly lit up.

The wall bore the inscription: Illusion Spirit Array, Gather Spirits as One.

"This formation can gather the spiritual power of many people into one person, but it cannot exceed twice that person's original power," Moxi explained.

"So this person gains double their original power? That's incredible," Yun Chuxue exclaimed.

"This formation is very powerful, but I have a vague feeling I've seen it before... I can't remember."

Yun Chuxue recorded the formation and continued to explore the surroundings. In the center of the formation, a pillar rose slowly, and a ball of fire floated above it.

"What is this?"

As Yun Chuxue approached, the fire's emitted wave forced her back several steps.

"What is this?" she repeated.

"This is likely a spiritual fire containing the essence of the entire continent, born from and nurtured by the heavens and earth."

"Spiritual fire? What's that?"

"Spiritual fire is a flame containing immense energy. If someone possesses an ordinary spiritual fire, their combat power becomes immeasurable. Another benefit is its use in alchemy and artifact forging."

"What is alchemy?"

"I'll explain later. My memory hasn't fully returned yet."

"Moxi, do you think there are realms beyond the Spiritual God Realm?"

"Yes."

"What are they?"

"After my last slumber, I remembered some things. I originally wasn't from this continent. For some reason, I fell, and my soul ended up here. Based on the feeling from those two elders and Yun Ziqi earlier, they also came from that world. But why they came here, I don't know."

"Does that mean you set up this formation?"

"Me? That's unlikely," Moxi immediately dismissed Yun Chuxue's speculation.

Yun Chuxue sat down to heal her injuries, finding the spiritual fire's aura soothing. Moxi suggested she stay and cultivate, aiming for a new realm. Yun Chuxue, however, was concerned.

"What about the Spirit Master Mansion?"

"Don't worry. I deduce those two elders were probing your strength. Since you're not there, they won't attack."

"Alright."

Yun Chuxue began to absorb the spiritual fire's energy fervently.

One month... Two months...

Four years passed in the blink of an eye. Eight different colors of spiritual energy swirled around Yun Chuxue, vast and unfathomable.

Yun Chuxue looked around at the changes and marveled, "Is this the realm beyond the Spiritual God Realm?"

"If I'm not mistaken, according to the calculations from the other world, your current power should be at the First Grade."

"Only First Grade?"

"Yes, that's correct. Your magic hasn't reached the First Grade yet. Luoshen Valley is rich in magic, which you can convert into your strength."

"Alright."

With that, Yun Chuxue tried to take flight but couldn't. Moxi took control of her body, utilizing all her First Grade power to release Moonlit Dance of Heavenly Destruction, propelling them out.

Once out, Yun Chuxue sped towards Luoshen Valley.

As she approached, she saw the valley's dark skies. Floating a hundred miles from the valley, Yun Chuxue hovered in the air. Moxi activated a conversion formation, madly absorbing the evil energy floating in Luoshen Valley.

Half a year later, the once gloomy sky had cleared, illuminating the dark land below. Yun Chuxue's spiritual power had reached the First Grade, and even her magical power had advanced, bringing her one step closer to defeating Yun Ziqi.

As Yun Chuxue prepared to leave, she glanced towards the depths of Luoshen Valley and remembered someone — Elder Jingshui, whom she had met when she regained her memory.

Yun Chuxue turned and flew towards the depths of Luoshen Valley. She landed at the entrance of Elder Jingshui's residence. From outside, she saw Elder Jingshui sitting in a chair in the courtyard, seemingly asleep.

Recalling the times when Elder Jingshui taught her to dance and play the zither, a wave of nostalgia washed over her. She walked in, sat down, and watched the sleeping Elder Jingshui, not wanting to disturb him. However, he soon awoke.

His sleepy eyes opened, and upon seeing Yun Chuxue sitting across from him, he widened his eyes.

"Yun Chuxue!"

"Grandfather, you still remember me," Yun Chuxue said with a smile.

"You child, it's been over ten years, and you haven't come to see me."

"Well, here I am now."

"Don't leave just yet. You must stay and chat with me for a while."

"Alright."

Elder Jingshui prepared a table full of dishes for Yun Chuxue and set out three large jars of wine. Before this, Yun Chuxue had wanted to help, but Elder Jingshui refused, saying, "I'm not old yet. I don't need your help. Just sit and wait for me."

After eating, Yun Chuxue asked, "Grandfather, has anyone been bothering you here?"

"Yes, there have been."

"Can you describe them?"

"...There were two who called themselves Elder Shui and Elder Huo. I drove them away, and later a man in black scolded them and took them away."

"That man in black must have been Yun Ziqi. But why didn't he harm Elder Jingshui? Or is the Demon Sect's real target me?" Yun Chuxue pondered.

Seeing Yun Chuxue lost in thought, Elder Jingshui handed her a bowl of wine. "Yun Chuxue, have a drink."

"...Alright."

As evening approached, Elder Jingshui noticed Yun Chuxue's melancholy and said, "You young people aren't as carefree as this old man."

Yun Chuxue smiled faintly. "Grandfather, there must be more to your words."

"Smart girl. Although I don't know what troubles you, let me give you some advice. What's meant to come will come. Every difficulty has a solution. It's all about the mindset you use to face it."

"Yes."

The two continued drinking, while in Shengxing City, Yun Ziqi had come out of seclusion. Elders Shui and Huo were reporting the events from four years ago involving Yun Chuxue.

Yun Ziqi flew into a rage. "You two useless fools! If Yun Chuxue were that person, do you think I could have harmed her?"

The two immediately understood they had been tricked by Yun Chuxue.

Terrified, they stammered, "Young Master is right. We'll make arrangements immediately."

"Get out, get out, get out!"

After they left, Yun Ziqi stood up, his eyes sharp. With a single strike, he shattered the chair into pieces.

"Those idiots believed in rumors and legends. Now, my realm has reached the Second Grade of that world. If I go any higher, the restrictions of this continent might detect me. That would be disastrous. For now, I won't make a move. I want to see what Yun Chuxue can do."