Chapter 688: Exploring the Ruins and Showing the Power of the Artifact

The collapse of the Yun family's mansion was like the end of the world, with smoke and dust everywhere and flames shooting into the sky. Gu Jiuchen stood on the top of the ruins, surrounded by a faint spiritual light, like an immortal isolated from the world. He closed his eyes and concentrated, but endless thoughts surged in his heart. Although he won this battle of revenge, he still lost. What he lost was his once innocent self and his yearning for peace.

"Master, have we really won?" Yun Che stood beside Gu Jiuchen, with both relief and confusion in his eyes. He never thought that he would become a witness to this grudge, nor did he expect that the road to revenge would be so difficult and heavy.

Gu Jiuchen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and complex. He looked at Yun Che, patted his shoulder lightly, and said sincerely: "We win, but we also lose. We won justice, but lost the peace of too many innocent people. But remember, the road to immortality, This is a practice, and every choice is a refinement of one’s own character.”

Yun Che nodded as if he understood. He understood the meaning of his master's words, but he felt that the weight was unbearable. At this moment, a strange light suddenly appeared in the sky, and a gentle voice sounded in the ears of the two of them: "Cause and reincarnation are all determined. Gu Jiuchen, although you have resentment in your heart, you have not lost your original intention. It is really rare. ”

Gu Jiuchen and Yun Che were both stunned, and then looked up at the sky. I saw an old man dressed in white, with a fairy-like demeanor, slowly descending, surrounded by a peaceful aura, as if he were an immortal walking out of a painting.

"Senior, who is this?" Gu Jiuchen bowed his hands in salute, with a hint of awe in his tone.

The old man smiled slightly and said: "I am Taoist Tianyan, traveling among all the heavens and worlds. I sensed a major cause and effect change here today, so I came here to take a look. Gu Jiuchen, you have hatred in your heart, but you are not lost. This Perseverance and sobriety are rare, but the path to immortality is not only the improvement of strength, but also the cultivation of one’s mind.”

Gu Jiuchen was shocked when he heard this. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Taoist Tianyan, with determination and relief in his eyes: "Senior's teachings, I will keep them in mind. From now on, I, Gu Jiuchen, will be committed to maintaining peace in the world and no longer let hatred blind my eyes. "

Taoist Tianyan nodded with satisfaction, and with a wave of his hand, a ray of light enveloped Gu Jiuchen and Yun Che. When the light dissipated, the two of them felt the spiritual power surge inside their bodies, and their realms actually improved slightly.

"This is an opportunity I give to you. I hope you can make good use of it and protect this world." After Taoist Tianyan left a word, he turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the sky.

The destruction of the Tiandao Sect and the Yun Family brought temporary chaos to the Kongming Realm and the Shenzhou Realm, but soon, under the leadership of Gu Jiuchen, the two places gradually returned to their former peace. Gu Jiuchen knows very well that true peace is not achieved overnight, but requires long-term efforts and persistence.

He first set out to rebuild the old site of Tiandao Sect, renamed it "Peace Sect", and invited people with lofty ideals from all over the world to join in to jointly maintain the peace of this continent. At the same time, he also sent his disciples to the Shenzhou Domain to help the people who suffered due to the collapse of the Yun family rebuild their homes and resume production.

Under the guidance of Gu Jiuchen, Yun Che not only improved his cultivation day by day, but also gradually grew into a responsible young man. He is fully aware of the responsibilities on his shoulders. He not only assists his master in handling sect affairs, but also travels frequently and uses his own strength to help those in need.

As time went by, the reputation of the Peace Sect became more and more famous, and it became a holy place in the hearts of many monks. The names of Gu Jiuchen and Yun Che have also spread throughout the world of cultivation, becoming the objects of admiration by countless people.

One day, while Gu Jiuchen was practicing in seclusion, he suddenly felt an ancient and powerful breath coming from the distant void. There was a thought in his mind, and he secretly thought that this might be a new opportunity and challenge. Therefore, he summoned the elite disciples in the sect, including Yun Che, to explore the source of this aura.

After some arduous trekking and searching, they finally discovered an ancient ruins in a deserted land. This ruins is covered by thick dust and years, but the ancient atmosphere is getting stronger, as if telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

"Master, there seems to be some secret hidden here." Yun Che looked at the huge ruins in front of him, curiosity and expectation shining in his eyes.

Gu Jiuchen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Yes, there must be extraordinary opportunities here. But it may also be accompanied by huge dangers. We need to be careful and not be careless."

After saying that, he took the lead to step into the ruins, followed closely by Yun Che and the others. The interior of the ruins was intricate and full of traps and traps, but Gu Jiuchen relied on his profound cultivation and wisdom to resolve them one by one.

When they went deep into the ruins, a dazzling light suddenly lit up, illuminating the entire space. An ancient altar appeared in front of them, with an artifact exuding endless power placed on the altar.

As the dazzling light illuminated the entire space, Yun Che and the sect disciples could not help but hold their breath and stare. That ancient altar has gone through countless years of baptism, but it still exudes a mysterious and majestic atmosphere. In the center of the altar, an artifact was placed quietly, and the fluctuations of spiritual power flowing on it made people feel awe.

"Master, this artifact seems to contain supreme power." Yun Che lowered his voice for fear of disturbing the silence.

Gu Jiuchen's eyes were solemn as he slowly walked towards the altar, each step appearing extremely heavy. "Yes, this artifact is of no small importance. If it can be used by me, it will definitely help monks like me protect this continent."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and gently touched the artifact. In an instant, a huge stream of information poured into his mind, as if he had traveled through time and space and witnessed the birth and glory of the artifact.

"This is... 'Qian Kun Mirror'!" Gu Jiuchen suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with shock and surprise. Qian Kun Mirror, the legendary treasure, can not only see through everything, but also predict the future. It is the artifact that countless cultivators dream of.

However, just as Gu Jiuchen was about to take the Qian Kun Mirror away, a strong spiritual power fluctuation suddenly surged around the altar. Countless runes emerged from the void, interweaving into complex patterns, blocking the entire space.

"Not good, this is the trial of the ruins!" Yun Che exclaimed, and hurriedly summoned the disciples to be on guard.

The trial began, and illusions followed one after another, with ferocious monsters, strange formations, and the fear and obsession that they were most reluctant to face in their hearts. The disciples fell into a bitter battle, and everyone's face was full of perseverance and indomitable spirit.

Gu Jiuchen stood at the front, facing the most powerful test. He knew that only by passing the test could he truly gain the recognition of the Qiankun Mirror. So, he closed his eyes and concentrated, condensing his spiritual power and will to the extreme, ready to meet the final challenge.

During the trial, Gu Jiuchen seemed to have traveled through his past and present lives, and saw every bit of his journey. From the innocent boy at the beginning to the current master of the sect, every choice and every battle made him more determined in his beliefs.

"The road to immortal cultivation is a practice." He silently chanted in his heart, keeping the teachings of Taoist Tianyan in mind. At this moment, he put down all his resentment and obsession, leaving only a pure heart towards the Tao.

With the tempering of his mind, Gu Jiuchen's strength is also quietly improving. He swung his sword like a dragon, cut through the illusion, and passed the trials one by one in an invincible posture. When the last trace of illusion dissipated, he stood on the altar, and the Qiankun Mirror automatically flew into his hands and merged with him.

After receiving the approval of the Qiankun Mirror, Gu Jiuchen felt the spiritual power in his body surge, as if there was an endless source of power surging. With a light wave, the restrictions of the entire ruins disappeared, and the disciples escaped from the trial one after another.

"Master, you succeeded!" Yun Che ran up excitedly, his eyes full of admiration and respect.

Gu Jiuchen smiled slightly and showed the Qiankun Mirror to everyone. "This artifact is called the Qiankun Mirror. From now on, it will be the guardian treasure of our Heping Sect."

As the Qiankun Mirror appeared, the entire ruins began to slowly collapse. Gu Jiuchen knew that this was the ruins that had completed its mission and was about to return to nothingness. He led his disciples to evacuate quickly, leaving behind a pile of dust and memories.

Back to the Heping Sect, Gu Jiuchen immediately began to study the mystery of the Qiankun Mirror. He found that this was not only a divine artifact, but also a huge treasure house, which contained countless ancient cultivation methods and formation secrets.

With the help of the Qiankun Mirror, the disciples of the Peace Sect made rapid progress in their cultivation, and the strength of the sect grew day by day. Gu Jiuchen even used the Qiankun Mirror's predictive ability to resolve many potential crises in advance, allowing the Kongming Domain and the Shenzhou Domain to usher in peace and prosperity again.

And Yun Che, under Gu Jiuchen's careful teaching, gradually grew into a strong man who could stand on his own. He not only made great progress in his cultivation, but also sublimated his mind. He understood that true strength is not only about strength, but also about inner tenacity and kindness.