Chapter 752 Lingxiao City!

"We understand, Mr. Lingmu, we will do our best to complete the task." Luo Chen promised solemnly.

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Lingmu nodded, with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Well, I wish you good luck."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang bid farewell to Lingmu and headed deep into the forest according to the guidance of the Heart of the Divine Tree.

Along the way, they encountered all kinds of strange creatures, some friendly and some hostile.

They carefully dealt with every challenge and kept moving forward.

During a break, Qingshuang couldn't help asking Luo Chen: "Do you think we can find a way to restore the power of the Divine Tree?"

Luo Chen clenched the stone in his hand, his eyes firm: "I believe we can find it, after all, we have overcome so many difficulties."

Qingshuang smiled slightly, she knew that Luo Chen was always full of confidence, and this confidence also infected her.

After several days of trekking, they finally came to the deepest part of the forest.

There, they saw a huge tree, its branches and leaves covered the entire sky, emitting a soft light.

"Is this the sacred tree?" Qingshuang exclaimed.

Luo Chen nodded, he could feel the faint breath of life emanating from the sacred tree.

However, before the two of them approached.

Bursts of terrifying sounds came from a distance towards them.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang quickly stood up and looked vigilantly in the direction of the sound.

A group of strange creatures were pouring out from the shadows of the forest. They had different shapes, some like wolves, some like snakes, but the common feature was that they emitted an ominous dark light.

"What are these?" Qingshuang asked in a low voice, holding the hilt tightly.

Luo Chen frowned, he could feel the evil breath emanating from these creatures.

"They look like forest guardian beasts eroded by dark forces, we must be careful."

The creatures gradually approached, and their eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang stood back to back, ready for the upcoming battle.

"Are you ready?" Luo Chen asked in a low voice.

Qingshuang nodded, with a gleam of determination in her eyes. "We fight side by side."

The battle was about to start. Luo Chen cast a spell, forming a series of light blades flying towards the enemy, while Qingshuang waved his sword, and the sword energy was like a rainbow, slashing creatures one by one.

However, these creatures seemed endless. Every time one fell, more would emerge from the depths of the forest.

"This is not a solution. We must find their weaknesses." Luo Chen said to Qingshuang in the interval between battles.

Qingshuang nodded, and she observed the action patterns of these creatures while fighting.

Suddenly, she found that these creatures always showed a short gap when attacking, as if they were summoning dark forces.

"Luo Chen, pay attention to the pause before their attack, that may be the moment when they cast a spell." Qingshuang reminded loudly.

Luo Chen immediately understood what Qingshuang meant. He began to look for those pauses in the battle, and then cast powerful spells to interrupt their spells.

Sure enough, after the spellcasting was interrupted, the creatures' movements became slow and their strength weakened.

The two seized the opportunity and began to destroy these creatures in an orderly manner.

After a hard fight, they finally knocked down the last creature.

After the battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were exhausted, but they knew that this was just an episode in their journey.

"We have to find a way to restore the power of the sacred tree quickly. I'm worried that these creatures are just a precursor." Luo Chen said breathlessly.

Qing Shuang nodded, she knew Luo Chen was right.

They continued to approach the sacred tree, this time they were more careful and always alert to the movements around them.

When they finally stood under the sacred tree, the heart of the sacred tree in Luo Chen's hand began to emit a brighter light.

He gently placed the stone at the root of the sacred tree, and the stone and the sacred tree seemed to resonate, and the light became stronger and stronger.

Suddenly, a ray of light shot out from the sacred tree and rushed into the sky.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were blinded by the sudden light. When they opened their eyes again, they found that the branches and leaves of the sacred tree had become more luxuriant and the light was softer.

"It seems that we succeeded." Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

Qing Shuang also felt relieved. She knew that this was not only a victory for the sacred tree, but also an important milestone in their journey.

"We should go back. The spirit tree must be worried." Qing Shuang suggested.

Luo Chen nodded, and they turned around and prepared to leave.

However, just as they were about to leave, the branches and leaves of the sacred tree swayed gently, as if to thank them.

The two looked at each other again, and their hearts were filled with a sense of accomplishment.

They knew that no matter how difficult the journey ahead was, as long as they went hand in hand, nothing was impossible.

On the way back, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang discussed the next plan.

They knew that the road to immortal cultivation was long and difficult, but as long as they persisted, they would be able to reach their goals one day.

"Qing Shuang, have you ever thought about what it would be like when we become real immortals?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Qingshuang smiled slightly, with a gleam of longing in her eyes.

"It's such a distant thing, let's talk about it later..."

Luochen nodded, and then continued to move forward, his heart full of expectations for the future and exploration of the unknown.

A few days later, they returned to the place where the spirit tree was.

Lingmu saw a happy smile on his face when he saw that the sacred tree had regained its vitality.

"Thank you, young practitioners, you not only saved the sacred tree, but also saved the entire forest." Lingmu said gratefully.

Luochen and Qingshuang responded humbly: "This is what we should do, Mr. Lingmu."

Ling Mu nodded, then took out two items from his arms and handed them to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang respectively.

"This is a thank you gift from the forest. I hope they can help you on your journey."

Luochen and Qingshuang took the items and found a pair of exquisite talismans, engraved with ancient runes and emitting a faint light.

"Thank you, Mr. Lingmu." Luo Chen and Qing Shuang expressed their thanks again.

After saying goodbye to Lingmu, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued their journey.

They know that there are more challenges waiting for them ahead, but they also believe that as long as they persist, they will be able to overcome them.

...

After about a month of traveling.

Finally, the two came to a city built by the practitioners.

This city is very large in area.

There is a huge difference from the cities built by ordinary mortals.

Not to mention anything else, just the formation.

There are countless depictions inside and outside the city.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood in front of the tall city wall, looking up at the majestic scene composed of countless formations.

At the entrance of the city, there was a steady flow of people. The practitioners walked alone or in groups. They all exuded an extraordinary temperament as they entered and exited.

"This city is called 'Lingxiao City', and it is an important place for practitioners to exchange experiences and exchange resources." Luo Chen explained, his eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge.

Qingshuang nodded, her heart filled with curiosity.

"Then let's go in and take a look. Maybe we can encounter some opportunities that are beneficial to our practice."

The two of them slowly entered the city with the flow of people, and the scene inside the city was even more refreshing.

On both sides of the street, there are a variety of shops selling various spiritual herbs, elixirs, magic weapons, and even special bookstores for people to check ancient books.

"Luochen, look over there!" Qingshuang pointed at a bookcase and said excitedly.

Luo Chen followed Qing Shuang's hand and saw the three characters "Tianji Pavilion" written on the plaque of the book pavilion.

"It seems that there should be many precious ancient books here. Let's go in and take a look."

When they walked into Tianji Pavilion, a strong aroma of books hit their faces.

There are many bookshelves in the pavilion, and each book exudes a faint aura, obviously having undergone special treatment.

"The books here are all about the way to cultivate immortality, and some even record secrets from ancient times." Luo Chen whispered to Qingshuang.

A trace of excitement flashed in Qingshuang's eyes. She picked up an ancient book and flipped through it.

Luo Chen walked to the other side, looking for books that might be helpful to his practice.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded behind them: "Two friends, it seems that you are very interested in the books here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a green shirt looking at them with a smile.

There was depth in his eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts.

"Yes, this is our first time in Lingxiao City and we are very curious about the books here." Luo Chen responded politely.

The man in green shirt nodded and introduced himself: "My name is Zhao Cheng, and I am the master of Tianji Pavilion. If you need anything, just tell me."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

They didn't expect to meet such an enthusiastic host as soon as they arrived in Lingxiao City.

"Senior Zhao Cheng, we are looking for ways to improve our cultivation." Qing Shuang said sincerely.

After hearing this, Zhao Cheng's eyes flashed with approval. "You have come to the right place. I have some ancient books on this subject here, which may be helpful to you."

He took Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to a bookshelf and took out several ancient books.

"These books record some ancient cultivation methods and experiences in fighting the forces of darkness. You can read them slowly here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the books and thanked them gratefully.

Zhao Cheng waved his hand, indicating that they were not welcome, and then turned to greet other guests.

Luochen and Qingshuang found a quiet corner to sit down and began to read the books in their hands.

With the passage of time, they gradually immersed themselves in the ocean of knowledge and gained a deeper understanding of the way to cultivate immortality.

At this moment, a discordant voice broke the tranquility of Tianji Pavilion: "Hey, isn't this brother Zhao Cheng? Why, are you recommending your bad book to these juniors again?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked up and saw a man in rich clothes walking in with several followers.

There was a trace of disdain on the man's face, and he was obviously looking for trouble.

Zhao Cheng frowned slightly, but still remained polite: "So it's Brother Zhao, what are you doing today?"

The man surnamed Zhao snorted coldly: "I heard you have some good stuff here, so I came here to take a look, but I don't want you to waste your time on these useless juniors."

When Luo Chen and Qing Shuang heard this, anger arose in their hearts.

They stood up, and Qingshuang retorted directly: "Whether we are useless or not seems to have nothing to do with you."

A trace of anger flashed in the eyes of the man named Zhao, and he was about to explode, but was stopped by Zhao Cheng.

"Brother Zhao, this is my Tianji Pavilion's territory, please remain polite."

The man surnamed Zhao glanced at Zhao Cheng with a sneer, and then left Tianji Pavilion with his entourage.

Before leaving, he left a message: "Zhao Cheng, you'd better remember that not everyone can gain a foothold in Lingxiao City."

Zhao Cheng looked at the leaving figure of the man named Zhao, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

He knew that there was a powerful force behind the man named Zhao, and this conflict might not end so easily.

Luochen and Qingshuang also realized the seriousness of the matter. They walked to Zhao Cheng and expressed their willingness to help.

"Senior Zhao Cheng, if there is anything you need us to do, please feel free to ask."

Zhao Cheng glanced at them gratefully, and then said: "Your current cultivation level is not enough to compete with them, but I understand your intentions. Now you should concentrate on your cultivation. I will handle this matter."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang nodded, they knew that Zhao Cheng was telling the truth.

They need to become stronger to protect themselves and those around them in the days to come.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang read a large number of ancient books in Tianji Pavilion, and their cultivation levels also steadily improved.

At the same time, they also made some like-minded friends and exchanged their practice experiences together.

However, the good times did not last long, and the forces of the man named Zhao began to spread rumors in Lingxiao City, slandering Zhao Cheng and Tianji Pavilion.

For a time, Tianji Pavilion's business was greatly affected.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang saw it in their eyes and were anxious in their hearts.

They knew that if no action was taken, Tianji Pavilion would sooner or later be annexed by the forces of the man named Zhao.

"Qingshuang, we can't sit idly by and watch." Luo Chen said seriously.

Qingshuang nodded, her eyes shining with determination.

"Let's go find Senior Zhao Cheng and see if there's anything we can do to help."

They found Zhao Cheng and told him what they were thinking.

After hearing this, Zhao Cheng's eyes flashed with relief.

"I'm very grateful that you have this heart, but let me handle this matter."

Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were anxious, they also knew that Zhao Cheng was telling the truth.

Their current strength is indeed not enough to compete with the power of the man named Zhao.

However, just as they were about to leave, Zhao Cheng suddenly stopped them.

"Wait, maybe you can actually do me a favor."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around, their eyes full of anticipation.

"The reason why the man named Zhao dares to be so arrogant is because he has a powerful backer, the 'Shadow Sect'. This sect is famous for practicing dark magic and its strength cannot be underestimated." Zhao Cheng said slowly.

"Shadow Sect?" Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They had both heard of the bad reputation of this sect.