Disciple, you are invincible, go down the mountain and harm your fiancée.

After leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Li Daofeng did not return directly to the Pill Pavilion. Instead, he vanished into the night in a flash. He knew that tonight was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Sure enough, he hadn't gone far when several ghostly figures silently followed him from the shadows. These people concealed their auras to the extreme; if Li Daofeng hadn't possessed such powerful divine sense, he would have been almost completely undetectable.

"It seems some people can't hold back any longer." Li Daofeng's lips curled into a cold smile.

He deliberately slowed his pace, leading the trailing creatures to a secluded alley. Just as they were about to make their move, Li Daofeng suddenly vanished.

"Not good!" the leader of the men in black exclaimed, but it was too late.

The next moment, the cold blade was already pressed against his throat. Li Daofeng appeared behind him, his voice like a chilling wind from the depths of hell: "Speak, who sent you?"

The man in black froze, feeling the chilling killing intent. He knew that if he uttered even one wrong word, he would be beheaded.

"It's...it's the people from Tianmen!" the man in black said in a trembling voice. "They ordered us to monitor you and find an opportunity...to find an opportunity to steal the pill formula!"

"Tianmen?" A cold glint flashed in Li Daofeng's eyes. He recalled the middle-aged man named Mu Qiankun at the banquet; indeed, they were a group of bandits.

"Who else?" Li Daofeng pressed.

"And...and the Divine Firmament Sect and the Immortal Dao Sect! Although they appear calm on the surface, they have secretly joined forces to...to deal with you!"

Upon hearing this, Li Daofeng understood. These so-called prestigious sects were indeed all hypocrites with sanctimonious appearances.

"Very good." Li Daofeng flicked his wrist, and several silver needles precisely pierced the black-clad man's acupoints, sealing his cultivation. "Go back and tell your master that if he wants the pill formula, he should have them come to me in person. If they dare to send anyone to follow him again, next time it won't be as simple as just crippling his cultivation."

The men in black, as if granted a pardon, scrambled and disappeared into the night.

Li Daofeng sheathed his longsword and looked up at the starry sky. He knew a storm was brewing against him. But he was fearless; in fact, he felt a faint sense of anticipation. Only through constant battles and pressure could he grow faster and better protect those around him.

Back at the Pill Pavilion, Huang Wenying and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing him return safely.

"Brother Feng, how is it? Did the city lord give you any trouble?" Cao Huifang asked with concern.

Li Daofeng shook his head, briefly explained the situation, and then smiled, saying, "Don't worry, they can't do anything to me. However, there might be some trouble ahead, so you should be careful."

"With you here, we're not afraid of anything," Huang Wenying said softly, nestled in his arms.

Li Daofeng felt a warmth in his heart, but then became serious again: "That may be true, but we cannot let our guard down. Starting tomorrow, the Pill Pavilion will be temporarily closed, and you will all enter the Mountain and River Map World to cultivate. Leave the matters outside to me."

Although the women were reluctant, they knew it was for their safety and could only nod in agreement.

After arranging everything, Li Daofeng sat alone on the rooftop, gazing at the starry sky. He pondered how to create a true haven for his family and loved ones amidst this chaotic world.

Going it alone is not a long-term solution. He needs to build his own power base and cultivate his own team. All of this requires time, resources, and, most importantly, a catalyst.

"Perhaps this crisis is an opportunity," Li Daofeng murmured to himself.

Just then, a faint light from a communication talisman appeared before him. Li Daofeng scanned it with his divine sense and discovered that it was sent by Wen Dihai.

"Master, something terrible has happened! The Crane Squad accidentally triggered a restriction on an ancient ruin while cultivating and are now trapped inside!"

Li Daofeng's expression changed, and he immediately stood up. The Crane Squad was the core of his future power; it could not afford any mishaps!

His figure transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the direction of the Tiankui Forest.

Deep within the Tiankui Forest, in a valley shrouded in thick fog, the members of the Crane Squad were gathered together, their expressions solemn.

Before them stood a massive stone gate, its surface covered in ancient and mysterious runes. The gate was tightly shut, emanating an aura of antiquity and power, completely isolating them from the outside world.

"Captain, what do we do? This restriction is too strong, we can't break it at all!" a team member said anxiously.

Li Shenying frowned and said in a deep voice, "Don't panic. Let's study these runes first and see if there's a way to break them. If all else fails, we'll wait for our master to return."

Just then, a familiar voice descended from the sky: "No need to wait any longer, I'm here."

Everyone looked up and saw Li Daofeng gracefully land, a hint of reproach on his face: "How could you be so careless as to trespass into a place like this?"

"Master!" Li Shenying and the others hurriedly bowed. "We stumbled upon this place while tracking a demonic beast. We never expected to be caught in the restrictions as soon as we got close."

Li Daofeng nodded, walked to the stone gate, and carefully examined the runes. His mastery of formations was extremely high, and he quickly discerned some clues.

“This is no ordinary restriction, but an ancient teleportation array,” Li Daofeng pondered. “Moreover, this teleportation array seems to connect to another dimension.”

"Another space?" The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

“That’s right.” A hint of excitement flashed in Li Daofeng’s eyes. “If I’m not mistaken, there might be an ancient powerhouse’s cave behind this. There might be cultivation techniques, magical treasures, or even… inheritances inside!”

Upon hearing the word "inheritance," everyone's eyes lit up. In the Xuan Realm, to receive the inheritance of an ancient powerhouse was an incredibly rare opportunity!

"But how do we get in?" Li Shenying asked.

Li Daofeng smiled slightly: "Although this restriction is powerful, it is ancient and has become somewhat loose. In addition, the impact you just had has caused cracks to appear. Let me give it a try."

As he spoke, he formed a hand seal, and the powerful spiritual energy within his body surged forth, transforming into profound runes that resonated with the runes on the stone gate.

"open!"

With a low shout from Li Daofeng, the runes on the stone door suddenly lit up, and then the entire stone door slowly opened, revealing a pitch-black passage.

An ancient and weathered aura swept over them, causing everyone to feel a chill in their hearts.

"Master, be careful, it might be a trap!" Li Shenying warned.

Li Daofeng nodded: "You all stay outside, I'll go in and take a look first."

"No! Master, let us go with you!" the Crane Squad said in unison.

Seeing their determined eyes, Li Daofeng felt a warmth in his heart and smiled, "Alright! Let's go in together. Remember, no matter what you see, don't act rashly. Follow my instructions!"

"Yes!"

The group followed Li Daofeng and carefully stepped into the passage.