My brother is Shi Hao

The old voice seemed to come from the heavens, carrying a sense of ethereality and mystery, echoing among the ancient ruins. Shi Yi and Shi Hao turned suddenly, only to see an old man in a cyan robe appear behind them. The old man's hair and beard were white, but he was energetic, and his eyes were as deep as stars, as if he could see through everything.

"Who are you?" Shi Yi was alert. The old man appeared too quietly and his strength was unfathomable.

The old man smiled slightly and did not directly answer Shi Yi's question. Instead, he asked: "Are you here to find the secret of Lingxi Valley?"

"Lingxi Valley?" Shi Hao looked at Shi Yi in confusion. He had never heard of this place.

Shi Yi frowned slightly. This old man seemed to know their purpose. Could he also be from Shi Village? "Why should we tell you?"

"Haha, I'm Qingfengzi, from the Wanjian Sect." The old man stroked his beard and smiled, "As for why I'm telling you, it's because I'm also very interested in the secrets of Lingxi Valley."

"Wanjian Sect?" Shi Yi's heart skipped a beat. He had heard of this sect before; it was one of the top holy places for cultivation on this continent. "How did you know we were looking for Lingxi Valley?"

"I see that you two are incredibly talented, but you're struggling to awaken your spiritual roots. I believe you're searching for a breakthrough opportunity." Qingfengzi's tone was gentle, yet revealed a wisdom that seemed to see through everything. "And Lingxi Valley holds the secret to awakening spiritual roots."

Shi Yi and Shi Hao were overwhelmed with emotion upon hearing this. The answer they had been searching for was hidden in this mysterious Lingxi Valley!

"Why do you want to help us?" Shi Yi remained vigilant and would not trust anyone easily.

"As I said before, I'm also quite interested in the secrets of Lingxi Valley." Qingfengzi said meaningfully, "Perhaps, we can cooperate."

Shi Yi and Shi Hao exchanged a glance, weighing the pros and cons. Qing Fengzi's strength was unfathomable. With his help, they might be able to find Lingxi Valley, but they would also have to bear unknown risks.

"Okay, let's cooperate!" Finally, Shi Yi made the decision.

"A wise choice." Qingfengzi smiled slightly, turned around and pointed to the distance, "Come with me, Lingxi Valley is right..." Before he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly focused and looked at the distant sky.

There, the originally clear sky was covered by dark clouds at some point, with howling winds, lightning and thunder, and an ominous omen spread in the air.

"It seems that our journey will not be smooth..." Qingfengzi muttered to himself, his eyes becoming sharp.

Shi Yi and Shi Hao also felt the change in the atmosphere. They clenched their fists and looked forward with firm eyes, their hearts filled with anticipation for the unknown and desire for challenges.

"Let's go!" Shi Yi said in a deep voice, and took the lead in walking in the direction Qing Fengzi pointed...

The wind howled, roaring like a ferocious beast, tearing at everything in the valley. Dark clouds loomed overhead, lightning flashed, and thunder roared. Raindrops as large as beans slammed down, drenching the three people instantly. Lingxi Valley, far from the tranquil beauty its name suggested, was instead filled with danger and the unknown.

"Follow me, watch your step!" Qing Fengzi braved the raging storm and took a difficult step forward. In his hand, he held an ancient longsword, which emitted a faint green light, blocking out the surrounding rain.

Shi Yi and Shi Hao followed closely behind. Although they were still young, their bodies had been tempered and were far stronger than ordinary people. Facing this harsh weather, they could barely hold on.

"Why does this Lingxi Valley feel like a maze?" Shi Hao complained, wiping the rain from his face. They had been wandering through the valley for most of the day, but still couldn't find the "Awakening Place" Qingfengzi had mentioned.

"The terrain of Lingxi Valley is complex and changeable, and the sudden rainstorm makes it even more difficult to distinguish the direction." Shi Yi frowned, he opened his pupils, trying to see through the foggy terrain, but found that his vision was greatly obstructed.

"Be careful!" At this moment, Qing Fengzi suddenly shouted, and in a flash, he appeared in front of Shi Hao. He swung his sword, and a green sword energy burst out of the air, cutting through the bushes in front of him.

"Ah!" Shi Hao cried out in surprise, realizing that he had just stepped on empty air and nearly fell into a bottomless trap. He stared at the dark cave entrance in shock, feeling a wave of fear in his heart.

"Thank you very much for saving my life!" Shi Yi was also shocked and hurried forward, bowing to Qingfengzi with gratitude.

"It's okay. Just be careful. There are dangers everywhere in this Lingxi Valley." Qingfengzi looked solemn. Obviously, he also felt the danger hidden in this ancient valley.

The three continued to move forward. Along the way, they encountered various traps and mechanisms, some of which were naturally formed, and some were man-made. Obviously, someone had been here before and did not want others to enter easily.

"Wait..." Shi Yi suddenly stopped, golden light flashed in his eyes, and the power of his double pupils was exerted to the extreme at this moment.

"What's wrong?" Qingfengzi asked.

Shi Yi didn't say anything. He took a step and walked in one direction. There was just an ordinary mountain wall, nothing special about it.

"Brother, what are you doing?" Shi Hao asked in confusion.

Shi Yi walked to the front of the mountain wall, stretched out his hand, and slowly pressed it on the cold stone wall.

"Here..." Shi Yi took a deep breath and smiled, "It seems a little different..."

A golden light shone from Shi Yi's palm, and the power of his double pupils rippled outward like water waves. The mountain wall before him seemed to be covered with a layer of hazy mist, gradually becoming transparent. In his eyes, behind the mountain wall was not solid rock, but a deep and winding passage.

"As expected." Shi Yi retracted his palm and turned to look at Qing Fengzi, "Senior, I found the entrance."

Upon hearing this, Qing Fengzi's eyes flashed with surprise. He looked Shi Yi up and down and exclaimed, "What good eyesight! This hidden cave is so hidden that even I can't detect it. You can actually see through it with your naked eyes. It seems that your double pupils are indeed extraordinary."

Shi Hao ran to Shi Yi curiously and followed his gaze, but all he saw was an ordinary mountain wall. He couldn't help but wonder, "Brother, what are you looking at? Where's the entrance?"

Shi Yi didn't explain, but smiled mysteriously. Then he walked to the cliff, stretched out his palm, and gently pressed it. A golden light flashed, and a portal about a man's height appeared on the cliff. It was pitch black inside, and it was hard to see clearly. Only a cold and damp breath hit him.

"Let's go and take a look." Shi Yi took the lead and walked in, followed closely by Qingfengzi and Shi Hao.

The cave was unusually quiet, with only the sound of three people's footsteps echoing in the empty space. Shi Yi walked in front, holding a night-shining pearl in his hand, emitting a soft light, illuminating the road ahead.

"It's... so depressing here..." Shi Hao couldn't help but say in a low voice. He always felt that there was a pair of eyes watching them in secret, which made him feel uneasy.

Qingfengzi also frowned slightly. He sensed a strange energy wave permeating the cave, but he couldn't pinpoint its source. He gripped his sword tightly and observed his surroundings warily.

"Be careful, there may be danger here." Qingfengzi warned in a low voice.

The three continued walking forward, and the cave gradually widened. Before them, a vast underground space appeared. This space was so high that it seemed as if it had no ceiling. The walls were covered with ancient runes, emitting a faint light that illuminated the entire space in a flickering manner.

At this moment, a low roar came from the depths of the cave, as if a sleeping giant beast was awakened, shaking the entire cave slightly.

"What's that sound?" Shi Hao's face changed and he grabbed Shi Yi's sleeve tightly.

Shi Yi and Qing Fengzi exchanged a glance, each seeing a solemn look in the other's eyes. They slowly walked towards the direction of the sound, taking every step with extreme caution.

"Roar……"

Another roar was heard, and a huge black shadow slowly approached from the depths of the cave. A pair of huge scarlet eyes flashed fiercely in the darkness, like a demon from hell...