Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

Under the careful guidance of Master Mo, Xiao Muchen's alchemy skills improved day by day, and his strength also increased steadily like bamboo shoots growing in spring. One day, he and Lin Wan'er were practicing in a quiet place in the mountains. The surroundings were quiet, with only the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the leaves. Suddenly, a noise came from a distance, breaking the tranquility.

The two looked at each other, curiosity flashing in their eyes, and decided to go check it out. As they got closer, the noise became clearer. As they got closer, they saw that it was a group of people in the underworld who were discussing something fiercely, and everyone's face was filled with excitement and eagerness.

"I heard that deep in this mountain range, there is a relic left by a powerful Fighting Saint that is about to appear in the world." A burly man said loudly, his voice full of anticipation.

“It is said that the ruins contain endless treasures and powerful skills.” A man in green clothes continued, with greed flashing in his eyes.

“But it is also full of dangers. Many strong people have lost their lives during the exploration.” An old man reminded worriedly, but his words did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er couldn't help but feel moved when they heard these words. They exchanged glances and saw the desire for the ruins in each other's eyes.

After returning to his residence, Xiao Muchen couldn't wait to talk to Mo Lao about this. Mo Lao sat at the table, stroking his beard, and after thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "This may be an opportunity, but it also comes with huge risks. The ruins must be full of traps and dangers. Moreover, there must be many forces coveting the treasures, and there must be fighting and killing."

Xiao Muchen's eyes were firm, like a burning flame, "Master, I want to explore, maybe I can find a way to improve my strength and better deal with the Tiansha Sect. The Tiansha Sect has been eyeing us covetously. If I can gain powerful strength in the ruins, I can protect our homeland and loved ones."

Mo Lao looked at him, his eyes full of relief and worry, and finally nodded: "Since you have decided, then go ahead, but be careful. Remember, don't be greedy and reckless, life is the most important."

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er began to make careful preparations for this expedition. They were busy packing their bags in the room, carefully packing various healing pills into the bags, and selecting sharp weapons and light protective gear. Lin Wan'er also prepared sufficient dry food and water to ensure that they would not get into trouble due to shortage of supplies in the ruins.

Before setting off, Mo Lao came to them again and warned them seriously: "Remember, don't be reckless when you encounter danger. Protecting yourself is the most important thing. There are many unknown dangers in the ruins, so don't take it lightly. When getting along with others, be more cautious and don't trust others easily."

The two walked along the winding mountain. The scenery along the way was beautiful, but they had no intention of appreciating it. They met many practitioners who were also heading to the ruins. Some were in groups of three or five, exchanging their guesses and expectations about the ruins; some were alone, with indifferent expressions, walking alone on the mountain road. But everyone's face was full of expectation and tension.

After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at the location of the legendary ruins. They saw an ancient stone gate standing in front of them, with mysterious runes engraved on it. Those runes seemed to have life, flashing a faint light and exuding a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

Xiao Muchen walked forward carefully and gently touched the stone door. A powerful force instantly bounced him back. He staggered a few steps before steadying himself.

"This stone gate seems to have a powerful restriction." Lin Wan'er said, frowning slightly and a worried look on her face.

Just when everyone was at a loss, an old man slowly appeared. The old man was wearing a gray robe and had gray hair, but his eyes were as deep as the sea, making it difficult to understand.

The old man looked at the stone door with deep eyes and said, "This door requires a specific formula and strength to open."

Everyone looked at the old man, their eyes full of expectation, hoping that he could reveal more.

The old man smiled slightly but said nothing more.

Xiao Muchen stepped forward and said respectfully: "Senior, I hope you can give me some advice."

The old man looked at him and nodded when he saw his sincerity. "Since you are sincere, I will tell you. This formula is..."

Xiao Muchen listened attentively and memorized it in his heart. Then he followed the old man's instructions, circulated the fighting spirit in his body, and chanted the formula. The stone door slowly opened, and an ancient and mysterious breath came to their faces. Everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Everyone rushed into the ruins impatiently. The light inside was dim and filled with mysterious fog, which obstructed people's vision.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er moved forward cautiously, holding their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any possible danger. Suddenly, a two-headed python as thick as a giant tree sprang out from the darkness. It opened its bloody mouth and spewed out a black poisonous mist, which spread out with a creepy breath and instantly filled the entire space.

Xiao Muchen sneered, "You are just a poisonous creature, how dare you be so arrogant!" He instantly unleashed the Netherworld Poison Fire, and the dark blue flame instantly illuminated the dark space. The poisonous fire came into contact with the poisonous fog and instantly burned it up, making a "sizzling" sound.

Seeing that the poison mist was ineffective, the two-headed python twisted its body in anger and pounced on Xiao Muchen. Xiao Muchen was not in a hurry, and controlled the netherworld poisonous fire to form a wall of fire. As soon as the giant python came into contact with the flames, it howled in pain, and the scales on its body were burned with a sizzling sound, emitting a burnt smell.

After a while, this ferocious two-headed python was turned into ashes by the burning of the netherworld poisonous fire, leaving only black ashes on the ground.

They continued to explore the ruins and encountered various puzzles and traps. Sometimes it was a seemingly ordinary room, but it hid a deadly mechanism. Once triggered, sharp arrows would shoot from all directions; sometimes it was a narrow passage with quicksand on the ground that could trap people. But with wisdom and courage, they overcame danger again and again.

However, as they went deeper into the ruins, they found that there was a bigger secret hidden here. In a secret room, they found an ancient stone tablet with some vague words engraved on it. After careful identification, they were surprised to find that the ruins seemed to be related to an ancient legend, which concealed a mysterious power that could subvert the world. And the clues to this power seemed to be hidden somewhere deeper in the ruins.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er looked at each other, and saw shock and worry in each other's eyes. They knew that the road ahead would be more difficult, but they also strengthened their determination to explore to the end.