Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

Qingshan Sect was filled with solemnity. The news of the core disciple selection spread quickly within the sect like a gust of wind, causing a huge uproar.

Xiao Muchen stood in the courtyard, looking at the azure sky, his heart was in turmoil. He knew very well that this was a key opportunity for him to climb to a higher peak in Qingshan Gate.

This selection is very different from the previous ones. It is no longer a simple fighting spirit test, fighting skills display and actual combat duel, but a treasure hunt mission full of unknowns and challenges.

On the day the mission was announced, all the candidates gathered together. The headmaster personally took the stage and said solemnly: "For this core disciple selection, you will be sent to the mysterious Wanbao Mountain Range. There, countless treasures and opportunities are hidden. But at the same time, it is also full of dangers and challenges. Whoever can bring back the most precious treasure within the specified time will be qualified to become a core disciple."

Xiao Muchen's eyes were determined and he secretly vowed in his heart that he must stand out in this selection.

When everyone stepped into the Wanbao Mountains, Xiao Muchen immediately felt an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. In the mountains, ancient trees towered, mist filled the air, and strange sounds were heard from time to time.

Xiao Muchen moved forward cautiously, always keeping alert. With his keen perception and rich experience, he avoided dangerous traps one after another.

During the exploration, Xiao Muchen encountered a turbulent river. The river was roaring and the waves were splashing. He carefully observed the flow of the river and found that there seemed to be an unusual fluctuation of spiritual energy on the other side.

Xiao Muchen took a deep breath, used his fighting spirit to form a shield around his body, and resolutely jumped into the river. The impact of the water was very strong, and he swam hard, and after several twists and turns, he finally successfully reached the other side.

After landing, Xiao Muchen discovered a hidden cave. The entrance was covered by vines, and it would have been difficult to find if he hadn't been careful.

He gently pushed aside the vines and walked into the cave. A pungent smell filled the cave, and strange lights flickered on the walls. Xiao Muchen held the Star Sword tightly and walked in carefully.

Suddenly, a huge poisonous scorpion sprang out from the darkness. Its ferocious appearance made people shudder. The scorpion was huge, pitch black, covered with a hard shell, and its sharp pincers flashed with cold light, as if it could easily cut through steel. It waved its pincers, making a creepy hissing sound, and pounced on Xiao Muchen.

Facing such a fierce enemy, Xiao Muchen showed amazing reaction speed and fighting skills. He dodged sideways and cleverly avoided the attack of the poisonous scorpion. At the same time, the Star Sword in his hand was instantly unsheathed, shining with dazzling light. With a flick of his wrist, a flash of sword light passed by, and one of the scorpion's pincers was cut off, and the black venom splashed on the ground with a sizzling sound.

The scorpion screamed in pain and became even crazier. It kept swinging its remaining pincers, trying to defeat Xiao Muchen with its venom and strength. However, Xiao Muchen did not back down. He displayed a mysterious fighting skill, with sword shadows flying like meteors. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each sword contained endless power, making it difficult for the scorpion to resist.

In this fierce fight, Xiao Muchen showed his tenacious fighting spirit and superb swordsmanship. His figure shuttled freely under the attack of the poisonous scorpion, and the star sword in his hand turned into lightning, constantly causing damage to the poisonous scorpion. After a hard fight, Xiao Muchen finally found the weakness of the poisonous scorpion and stabbed it in the vitals with a sword. The poisonous scorpion let out a last scream and fell to the ground, ending this thrilling battle.

Continuing to go deeper into the cave, Xiao Muchen found an ancient treasure chest. He opened the treasure chest with great expectations, but found only a broken jade pendant inside. Although a little disappointed, he still put the jade pendant away, maybe it was also a valuable treasure.

After leaving the cave, Xiao Muchen continued to explore the mountains. He climbed up the steep peaks and passed through the dense jungle, but he still couldn't find the treasure that made his eyes light up.

Just when he was feeling a little frustrated, he suddenly felt a strong heat coming from underground. He was moved and walked in the direction of the heat.

When they arrived at a valley, they saw magma rolling and heat waves at the bottom of the valley. In the center of the magma, there was a flame emitting blue light, which kept beating as if it had life.

Xiao Muchen was overjoyed, realizing that this might be a precious strange fire. But he also knew that it was not easy to subdue the strange fire.

He took a deep breath, mobilized all the fighting spirit in his body, and slowly approached the strange fire. The moment he approached the strange fire, the powerful heat almost swallowed him. But he gritted his teeth and insisted on not retreating.

Xiao Muchen used the method he learned from the mysterious ancient book to try to introduce the strange fire into his body. The strange fire seemed to sense his intention and began to resist, constantly releasing powerful energy.

Xiao Muchen's body seemed to be torn apart, and every inch of his skin was burned by the flames of the Netherworld Poison Fire, causing unbearable pain. Beads of sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his clothes, but he clenched his teeth and refused to make a sound.

His consciousness gradually blurred, and hallucinations began to appear before his eyes, but he still did not give up, and persisted with his strong willpower. As time passed, his body had reached its limit, but he still forced himself to continue to subdue the strange fire.

Finally, after a long and difficult process, the strange fire was gradually tamed by Xiao Muchen, and its violent power slowly subsided, and finally merged into his body. At this time, Xiao Muchen's body underwent amazing changes. His skin became crystal clear, as warm and smooth as jade; his bones, muscles and meridians were also greatly strengthened, emitting a faint golden light. All this showed that he had successfully merged with the strange fire.

Later, Xiao Muchen inquired through many sources and found out that this flame was actually the "Netherworld Poison Fire" ranked 20th on the list of strange fires! This fire can not only burn everything, but also contains a highly toxic substance. Once it is contaminated, it will quickly corrode the body and make people suffer unbearable pain. Even Dou Zong strongmen dare not touch it easily, otherwise they will suffer serious injuries or even death.

When the selection period was over, Xiao Muchen returned to Qingshan Gate with the Netherworld Poison Fire. Other disciples also returned with their own gains, but compared to Xiao Muchen's Netherworld Poison Fire, they all seemed eclipsed.

The headmaster and the elders were shocked when they saw the strange fire that Xiao Muchen brought back. After some discussion, they finally announced that Xiao Muchen had successfully passed the selection of core disciples.

From then on, Xiao Muchen became a core disciple of Qingshan Sect and embarked on a new journey.