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Chapter 200: Self challenge - 29

Qing Li and Bai Lung exchanged a quick glance at each other, their expressions were exactly the same as the sudden tension enveloped them.

“Stay close,” Bai Lung hurriedly murmured with his voice barely hearable.

He tightened his grip on the hilt of his blade that he had purchased yesterday at a cheap price.

His eyes scanned the surroundings for any sign of other people.

If possible he didn’t want to engage with powerful foes not to mention an immortal.

He is just a weak one, merely at soul wandering realm not to mention, he doesn’t even know what comes after soul wandering realm thus, him not wanting to engage was a logical approach.

Qing Li nodded her head with her own hand resting on the hilt of her sword. “We need to be careful. If it’s an immortal, we’re severely outmatched… I don’t think even our corpse will be intact, ”

The dense forest seemed to close in around them as they tried to escape cautiously.

Was it a trick of immortal?

The eerie energy that had pervaded the clearing grew more oppressive, their each step felt more heavier than the last.

“Identify yourselves, scoundrels!” A thunderous voice roared, sending another wave of unease through the air.

Bai Lung took a deep breath, steadying himself.

” We mean no disrespect, Senior! ” he called out all while, his voice calm and measured despite knowing he was facing a powerful entity.

Yeah, it’s just a soul remnant of immortal but the aura here is thick which means this soul remnant isn’t the same as soul remnants of immortals found in lower realms.

This immortal is a real immortal who doesn’t possess a body and due to some reason can’t escape this place.

” We are here seeking soul-strengthening stones to cure a grave illness… Forgive this junior, for disturbing the slumber of honored one,”

Swoosh!

A figure emerged from the shadows, moving with a grace that belied his powerful aura.

He was tall, his robes billowing around him like dark clouds.

His eyes, sharp and piercing, locked onto Bai Lung and Qing Li.

” You tread on sacred ground,” the immortal said with his dangerous voice.

“Do you know the price for disturbing this place? ” he added.

Qing Li stepped forward, her expression resolute, ” We apologize for any offense, Great Immortal. We seek only what is necessary for survival. Please, shed us mercy,”

The immortal’s eyes narrowed, his gaze shifting between the two.

“Mercy? That depends on your worthiness. What can you offer in return for my forgiveness?”

Bai Lung straightened, his expression remained unyielding. ” I am a scholar, I possess some deep knowledge, ”

Immortal: “…” ( Is this brat courting death? Wait a second… Even if I kill him, that would only be a shame on me, right? )

Qing Li: “…” ( Sigh! This man is a scholar? Seems like dumb to me, )

Tho, she thought Bai Lung was dumb, but that was actually genius since the immortal thought it would be a disgrace to his entire bloodline to kill such a stupid scholar.

Thus, he himself, didn’t wish to kill them.

Hmmmm~

The immortal considered this for a moment with a flicker of interest crossed across his face.

“Knowledge and… skills! Very well. Show me your strength,”

Without warning, the immortal raised his hand, and the ground beneath them erupted.

Roots and vines shot up, aiming to entangle them.

Bai Lung and Qing Li reacted instantly and died with nimble movements.

Bai Lung’s blade flashed through the air, cutting through the vines with surgical precision.

Qing Li moved with equal grace, her sword dancing coldly.

They worked in perfect harmony all while, their qi intertwining and amplifying their attacks.

The immortal watched with a straight face making his expression unreadable.

“Impressive!” he finally said, his voice carrying a hint of grudging respect, so see some young talents.

Especially Bai Lung who has incomplete soul for some unknown reason.

“But strength alone will not suffice. There is a trial you must face,”

With a wave of his hand, the immortal parted the forest, revealing a hidden path that led deeper into the mountains.

“At the end of this path lies the Huyan Plant and the soul-reforming flower… The plants you are looking for, retrieve them! ”

Bai Lung and Qing Li exchanged a glance at each other knowing it must not be as simple as it look. There must be a catch right?

“We accept your challenge,” Bai Lung said keeping his voice steady. If it was anyone weaker, Bai Lung would have long killed him since it’s a immortal, Bai Lung has to keep low and humble.

The immortal nodded. “Be warned, the path is treacherous, and the guardians are merciless. Fail, and you will perish… Your death is will not be upon Thy,”

With that, the immortal vanished, leaving them alon.

Qing Li took a deep breath, her resolve hardening than before,” I think We must be prepared for anything.”

Bai Lung nodded. “Let’s go. We’ve come this far; we can’t turn back now… Maybe the immortal isn’t a bad individual, ”

With that they began to walk on the path created by immortal.

It’s uncertain if this path really takes them toward the plant but the immortal has no reason to lie to them.

The path ahead was narrow and winding, the air growing colder as they ascended.

The sounds of the forest faded, replaced by an eerie silence that weighed heavily on their shoulders.

Felling something sinister was going to happen, like a silence before the storm.

As they ventured further, the terrain became more challenging due to special fog that was blocking their spiritual senses and vision.

Not to mention, the ground was uneven, and the air grew thinner, making each step more arduous.

Roarrrrr!!!!

Suddenly, a roar shattered the silence, more powerful than any they had heard before.

The ground shook, and a massive creature emerged from the shadows.

It was a hulking beast with scales that glinted like metal and eyes that burned with a fierce intensity.

” Seems like a powerful one…,” Bai Lung said in low tone,. “This must be the guardian,” he added while keep an eye on it.