Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

After Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er successfully won the spirit pearl in the martial arts competition, they found a quiet and peaceful valley and prepared to explore the wonders of this mysterious spirit pearl.

"Senior Brother Xiao, the light emitted by this spirit bead is so strange. I wonder what its function is." Lin Wan'er asked curiously, staring at the spirit bead in Xiao Muchen's hand that was shining with bright light.

Xiao Muchen narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examined the spirit bead in his hand, and said slowly: "Wan'er, as far as I know, this spirit bead contains extremely pure and powerful spiritual power. It can not only greatly improve the practitioner's skills, but also purify the turbid air in the body, enhance the toughness of the meridians, and make the path of cultivation smoother. If we can make good use of it, it may help us break through the bottleneck of cultivation."

At this moment, a chilly and cold atmosphere suddenly surged from the originally peaceful valley, as if invisible hands were reaching out from the darkness, trying to strangle them. Then, a group of mysterious people in black cloaks appeared quietly like ghosts and surrounded them in an instant.

"Who are you? How dare you be so bold!" Xiao Muchen's expression changed. Holding the Star Sword in his hand, his eyes were like torches, and he shouted sternly.

One of the mysterious men made a sinister voice: "Hand over the spirit pearl, or today will be the day you die!"

Xiao Muchen snorted coldly, with a look of determination in his eyes: "Come and get it if you have the guts. Let's see if you have the ability!"

Before he finished speaking, the mysterious man had already attacked like a surging tide. Xiao Muchen instantly unleashed the powerful aura of Dou Zong without reservation. The overwhelming pressure was like a surging wave, making the surrounding air seem to solidify. He swung the Star Sword in his hand, and a huge and sharp sword energy whistled out, carrying the power to destroy everything, and directly blasted away the several mysterious people who were rushing in front of him.

Lin Wan'er also used her unique skills without hesitation, waving the staff in her hand, and colorful magic lights shot towards the enemy like meteors. Wherever the light went, the mysterious people avoided it.

However, these mysterious people did not retreat, but instead used all kinds of strange and sinister skills. For a moment, the power of darkness surged wildly around, colliding violently with the power of Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er, stirring up layers of energy ripples, and the entire valley was shrouded in this violent energy.

Xiao Muchen's figure was as fast as lightning, moving freely between the mysterious people. Every time he swung the Star Sword in his hand, it brought with it a terrifying force that was enough to tear the void apart. Wherever the sword light flashed, the space was briefly distorted and shattered, as if the whole world was trembling under his sword.

"Boom!" Xiao Muchen hit hard, creating a huge bottomless pit on the solid ground. Several mysterious people were unable to dodge and were instantly sucked into it, screaming.

But the number of mysterious people was really large, and they cooperated well, as if they had gone through countless drills. They quickly formed a mysterious and powerful formation, trapping Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er firmly in the middle, and constantly launched fierce attacks from all directions.

Xiao Muchen's eyes were like torches, and he shouted loudly: "Wan'er, help me!"

Lin Wan'er understood, and with a cry, she raised her staff high above her head with both hands, muttering something. Instantly, an extremely powerful ray of light shot out from the staff, illuminating the entire dark battlefield like a blazing sun.

Xiao Muchen took the opportunity to keenly detect the weakness of the formation, and poured all his fighting spirit into the Star Sword without reservation. The sword suddenly shone brightly, like a shining star.

"Break it for me!" Xiao Muchen roared, gathering all his strength at the tip of the sword, and slashed out with all his might.

This sword seemed to contain the power of the creation of the universe and carried endless might. The powerful force instantly tore apart the mysterious man's formation, and countless rays of light splashed in all directions. Many mysterious men were shocked by this devastating power and vomited blood, falling to the ground in disgrace.

"Retreat!" Seeing that the situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse and was extremely unfavorable to his side, the mysterious leader decisively and loudly ordered a retreat.

The mysterious man retreated as quickly as the tide and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, leaving behind only a devastated battlefield and thick smoke and dust.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er sat on the ground exhausted, breathing heavily. Their clothes were soaked with sweat and they had many wounds on their bodies, but their eyes were still firm and unyielding.

"Senior Brother Xiao, where do these mysterious people come from? Why are they so obsessed with the spirit beads?" Lin Wan'er frowned slightly, her beautiful face full of confusion and worry.

Xiao Muchen pondered for a moment, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes: "I'm not too sure, but judging from their actions and skills, there should be an extremely powerful and mysterious organization behind them. Moreover, I have heard that there is a mysterious organization called 'Shadow Pavilion' in the martial arts world, which specializes in collecting all kinds of rare treasures, improving its own strength, and attempting to dominate the world. These people are likely members of the Shadow Pavilion."

"Shadow Pavilion? Never heard of it." Lin Wan'er shook her head slightly, her eyes full of confusion.

"I also happened to hear a few words from a reclusive senior. It is said that this organization acts in a very secretive manner, with members spread all over the world, but its true purpose has always been unknown." Xiao Muchen's face was solemn, his brows were furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.

In order to find out the true identity of the mysterious man and the conspiracy behind him, Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er decided to continue their investigation.

They traveled all the way, asking for information everywhere. Finally, in a remote and desolate town, they got some valuable clues from an old man who knew a lot of secrets of the underworld.

"Child, the mysterious man you are talking about is most likely a minion of the Shadow Pavilion. This organization is ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. They have been secretly searching for all kinds of powerful magic weapons and spiritual objects in an attempt to control the power of the world and realize their ulterior ambitions." The old man said in a trembling voice, with deep worry and fear in his eyes.

Xiao Muchen asked anxiously: "Then do you know why they want to collect these things? What is their specific conspiracy?"

The old man shook his head helplessly: "I don't know the details, but I know that if their conspiracy succeeds, the entire martial arts world and even the world will be plunged into endless disaster and chaos. You must be extremely careful and don't let them target you, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

After thanking the old man, Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er continued on their journey full of unknowns and dangers.

However, in the following days, they encountered many crazy attacks from the Shadow Pavilion. But Xiao Muchen relied on his superb martial arts and keen insight to escape danger on the brink of life and death time and time again.

As the investigation deepened, Xiao Muchen discovered that the Shadow Pavilion seemed to be planning a huge conspiracy of unprecedented scale. And the spirit bead in their hands might be the key link in this conspiracy.

"Wan'er, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we must not let the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy succeed." Xiao Muchen's eyes were as firm as iron, and his tone was full of determination and courage.

Lin Wan'er nodded vigorously, with a determined look in her eyes: "Brother Xiao, I will always fight alongside you to uncover their conspiracy and safeguard justice and peace."

Hand in hand, they continued to move forward without hesitation, facing unknown dangers, their hearts filled with expectations for the future and their persistent pursuit of justice...