Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

After Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er escaped from the collapsed cave, they looked at the desolate scene before them with mixed feelings.

"Senior Brother Xiao, where should we go next?" Lin Wan'er asked after tidying up her messy clothes.

Xiao Muchen looked up at the sky, thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a safe place to rest and study the scroll we just got."

The two found a quiet valley in the nearby mountains and forests as a temporary habitat. Xiao Muchen carefully took out the ancient scroll from his arms. The words and patterns on the scroll exuded a mysterious atmosphere.

"The text on it is obscure and difficult to understand. It seems that a specific method is needed to decipher it." Xiao Muchen frowned, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and deep thought. He stared closely at the scroll in his hand, his fingers gently stroking the ancient and mysterious text, trying to find some clues or hints from it.

Lin Wan'er also came over, her beautiful eyes full of curiosity and expectation, carefully observing the words and patterns on the scroll. She said softly: "Brother Xiao, I think these patterns seem to hide some kind of pattern. Perhaps we can start from their arrangement order, shape or color, and find some clues."

Xiao Muchen nodded, thinking about Lin Wan'er's suggestion in his heart. He began to observe each pattern carefully, trying to compare and connect them with other patterns. However, these patterns seemed to be chaotic and there was no clue at all, which made him feel very confused.

As time went by, Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er were immersed in the study of the scroll. They kept trying various methods, hoping to solve the mystery, but they never made any significant progress. Despite this, they did not give up, but continued to explore, believing that as long as they persevered, there would always be an answer one day.

Xiao Muchen nodded and began to try to find the pattern according to Lin Wan'er's instructions. After some effort, they finally found some clues.

At this moment, Xiao Muchen suddenly felt the fighting spirit in his body begin to surge uncontrollably.

"Oh no, I think I'm about to break through!" Xiao Muchen said.

Lin Wan'er said quickly: "Brother Xiao, please sit down quickly. I will protect you."

Xiao Muchen quickly sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and tried his best to guide the fighting spirit in his body. The fighting spirit rushed through his meridians, impacting one level after another.

Lin Wan'er watched nervously from the side, holding the staff tightly in her hand, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

As time passed, Xiao Muchen's aura became stronger and stronger. Finally, with a loud bang, Xiao Muchen successfully broke through and reached the Dou Zong realm.

"That's great, Senior Brother Xiao!" Lin Wan'er said happily.

Xiao Muchen opened his eyes, feeling the powerful force in his body. His figure flashed and he flew into the air. He appeared at the other end of the valley in an instant and returned to Lin Wan'er in an instant.

"This breakthrough has greatly increased my strength. Not only can I fly in the air, but I can also reach speeds of thousands of miles in an instant. We are more confident in facing future challenges." Xiao Muchen said excitedly.

The two continued to study the scroll, and after constant exploration, they finally cracked the secret.

"So that's how it is. These words and patterns are an ancient method of cultivation." Xiao Muchen said excitedly.

Lin Wan'er said: "Then let's quickly practice according to the above method."

Just as they were preparing to practice, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the valley. Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er stood up alertly.

"Senior Brother Xiao, could there be another enemy?" Lin Wan'er said worriedly.

Xiao Muchen clenched the Star Sword tightly: "Let's go out and take a look first."

They walked out of the valley carefully, and saw a group of ragged people walking towards them. These people had haggard faces, and their eyes were full of fear and despair.

"Please, save us!" One of the old men fell to his knees on the ground.

Xiao Muchen quickly helped the old man up: "Old man, don't be anxious, tell me slowly, what happened?"

The old man cried, "Our village was looted by a group of bandits. They burned, killed, robbed, and committed all kinds of evil. We finally escaped, but we don't know where to go."

After hearing this, Xiao Muchen felt a surge of anger in his heart: "These bandits are so abominable! Don't worry, we will help you."

Lin Wan'er also said: "Yes, old man, we will never let the robbers go unpunished."

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er decided to help the villagers solve the crisis at hand. They followed the villagers to the looted village, only to see that the village was in a mess, the houses were burned, and the ground was covered with blood.

"Everyone, split up and look for any survivors." Xiao Muchen said.

After some searching, they found several injured villagers. Lin Wan'er used magic to heal their wounds, while Xiao Muchen comforted them.

"Don't be afraid, we will avenge you." Xiao Muchen said.

From the villagers, they learned where the bandits were going. Xiao Muchen did not delay any longer and used Lin Wan'er's Dou Zong power to quickly find the bandits' camp after traveling a thousand miles in an instant.

"Wan'er, wait here, I'll go and check out the situation." Xiao Muchen said.

Lin Wan'er nodded: "Senior Brother Xiao, be careful."

Xiao Muchen quietly approached the camp, only to see the bandits partying, unaware of the approaching danger.

Xiao Muchen sneered in his heart, suddenly rushed into the camp, swung the Star Sword, and instantly killed several bandits.

The robbers finally reacted and picked up their weapons to attack Xiao Muchen.

Xiao Muchen was not afraid at all. He displayed his fierce sword skills and moved freely among the group of bandits.

Seeing that Xiao Muchen was surrounded, Lin Wan'er no longer hesitated, rushed into the camp, cast magic, and fought side by side with Xiao Muchen.

Although the robbers were ferocious, they were gradually defeated by the powerful strength of Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er.

After a fierce battle, all the bandits were wiped out.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er returned to the village with the joy of victory.

The villagers were so grateful to them that they took out the only food they had at home to entertain them.

"Thank you, you are our saviors," said the villagers.

Xiao Muchen waved his hand: "This is what we should do. We should unite and resist foreign enemies together."

After resting in the village for a few days, Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er set out on their journey again.

They encountered various challenges and difficulties along the way, but they overcame them one by one with their strong will and mutual support.

One day, they came to a prosperous town, which was bustling with people coming and going.

"Senior Brother Xiao, this place looks very different." Lin Wan'er looked around curiously.

Xiao Muchen nodded: "Let's find a place to get some information first."

They stayed in an inn in the town and learned from the innkeeper that some mysterious monsters had appeared near the town recently and often attacked passers-by.

"These monsters are elusive and very dangerous. Many people have suffered from them," said the innkeeper.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er looked at each other and decided to investigate the origins of these monsters.

They searched for traces of the monster in the mountains and forests surrounding the town, and finally found clues in a cave.

There was a pungent smell in the cave and some strange footprints on the ground.

"Be careful, there may be monsters in there." Xiao Muchen reminded.

They walked into the cave carefully, and suddenly, a group of dark shadows jumped out from the darkness...