Mythical Cultivation

Upon seeing this, Pan Ning smiled slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand, saying, "So you are an elder of the Huang clan. I have long admired you. I am Pan Ning, a humble cultivator."

Upon hearing this, Huang Wenyan's heart stirred. A rogue cultivator? He couldn't help but glance at Pan Ning a few more times.

Independent cultivators usually work alone and are generally quite powerful.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Pan," Huang Wenyan said, bowing once more.

"My name is Chu Nan."

Chu Nan's face was ashen, and he spoke without any expression.

His voice was icy cold, as if devoid of any warmth.

Upon seeing this, Huang Wenyan quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I, Huang, greet Fellow Daoist Chu!"

His face was full of smiles, and he appeared very polite.

However, Huang Wenyan noticed that Chu Nan's expression remained unchanged, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

He wondered to himself, could it be that this Fellow Daoist Chu Nan harbored some dissatisfaction with him? Or was he simply such a cold-hearted person?

Huang Wenyan felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it, so he secretly winked at Wu Ming, as if asking for the other's opinion.

Upon seeing this, Wu Ming immediately understood Huang Wenyan's meaning.

He quickly explained with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Huang, there's no need to worry. Fellow Daoist Chu Nan may seem cold on the outside, but he's actually very easy to get along with."

Huang Wenyan felt somewhat relieved after hearing Wu Ming's words.

He nodded, then got straight to the point: "In that case, I am relieved."

I suppose Fellow Daoist Wu has already told you two about the purpose of my visit. I wonder if you two would be willing to participate in this matter?

"If you two fellow Daoists join forces with Fellow Daoist Wu to assist my Huang Clan, not only will my Huang Clan present you with generous gifts, but after this opportunity arises, you two will also be able to choose appropriate treasures from within the cave dwelling based on your level of contribution."

"Haha, since Fellow Daoist Huang is Brother Wu's friend, then naturally he is my friend too!"

With you being so agreeable, how could I, Pan, possibly refuse to participate? Let's have a pleasant collaboration!

As Pan Ning spoke, he patted his round, protruding belly with a broad smile.

Seeing this, Huang Wenyan was secretly delighted, knowing that Pan Ning had already agreed.

Then, he turned his gaze to Chu Nan.

Chu Nan stood to the side, expressionless, giving off an aloof and unapproachable vibe.

However, Huang Wenyan could sense a powerful strength beneath Chu Nan's cold exterior.

He thought to himself, "This person is so strong. If I can invite him to go to that cave with me, it will definitely increase our chances of winning."

Then, Huang Wenyan smiled and said to Chu Nan, "Fellow Daoist Chu, what do you think? Would you be willing to go to that cave together?"

Chu Nan raised his head slightly, exchanged a glance with Huang Wenyan, and then said unhurriedly, "Yes, that's fine."

Although his voice was not loud, it revealed a firmness that could not be ignored.

Huang Wenyan was overjoyed and quickly said, "Great, that's wonderful!"

Fellow Daoists, that cave dwelling could be revealed at any moment; as the saying goes, 'there's no better time than today.'

I think today is an auspicious day; why don't we set off today so as not to miss this rare opportunity!

Wu Ming, Pan Ning, and Chu Nan exchanged glances, understanding each other perfectly.

They all knew that this was the opportunity they had been waiting for, and they absolutely could not miss it.

So the three of them answered almost in unison, "Okay, let's set off today!"

Having made up his mind to participate in this competition for opportunity, Wu Ming naturally understood the difficulties and challenges involved, and thus made thorough preparations.

With a thought, Wu Ming sent out a message.

A few breaths later, a dark shadow suddenly appeared on Wu Ming's shoulder like a ghost, without any warning.

Upon closer inspection, the dark shadow turned out to be a small, exquisite mouse, none other than Wu Ming's spirit beast—Shadow Mouse Xiao Hui.

The task Elder Fang assigned him this time was indeed exceptionally difficult, fraught with numerous challenges and enormous risks.

However, for cultivators like Wu Ming, the emergence of this cave dwelling was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

How could he possibly forget Shadow Mouse Xiao Hui, who had successfully advanced to a second-tier demon beast?

When this scene unfolded before everyone's eyes, it did not cause much surprise.

Huang Wenyan and Wu Ming had known each other for a long time and had a deep friendship, so Huang Wenyan naturally knew Wu Ming's spirit beast very well.

Although Pan Ning and Chu Nan had only been at Wu Ming's residence for two days, they had noticed the huge commotion caused by the Shadow Rat's advancement yesterday, so they were not unfamiliar with the existence of the Shadow Rat.

With all preparations complete, Wu Ming and his companions boarded their flying swords and officially set off.

Qingluan Mountain is located in the Lingxi Mountain Range on the border of Baiye County. This mountain range is like a giant dragon winding and coiling, with a majestic momentum.

Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, a spirit rhinoceros beast advanced to become a demon king, and the mountain range was renamed the Spirit Rhinoceros Mountain Range.

It is said that the powerful Spirit Rhinoceros Demon King resides in the innermost layer of the mountain range, and its existence has made the innermost layer of the Spirit Rhinoceros Mountain Range a forbidden area for humans, where no one dares to venture easily.

Fortunately, Qingluan Mountain is located on the edge of the Lingxi Mountain Range, which gave Wu Ming and his group the opportunity to explore the mysteries of this mysterious mountain range.

Time flies like an arrow, and finally it was the morning of the third day.

Wu Ming and his group had a smooth journey and successfully entered the Lingxi Mountains.

Once inside the mountain range, they truly appreciated its magnificence and grandeur.

The towering mountains stretch endlessly, resembling a surging ocean, making one marvel at the wonders of nature.

The towering ancient trees, with their dense canopy, seem to be guardians of this land, giving people a solemn and dignified feeling.

Faced with such a magnificent sight, Wu Ming and his companions no longer rushed as they had before, but slowed down and proceeded cautiously.

They knew all too well that countless unknown dangers lurked within these mountains, and that the slightest carelessness could lead to their demise.

So they put shields on themselves to deal with any danger that might arise at any time.

Shortly after they entered the Lingxi Mountains, suddenly, from the canopy of a towering ancient tree, a lightning-fast arrow shot out like a meteor, piercing the sky.

The arrow came with great force and speed, catching everyone off guard.

Upon seeing this, Wu Ming and his three companions tensed up and instantly went into a state of high alert, ready for any eventuality.

The arrow, however, was like a ferocious beast, fearlessly crashing straight into Pan Ning's shield.

With a sharp "whoosh," sparks flew as the arrow collided with the shield.

Despite the arrow's incredible power, it ultimately failed to penetrate Pan Ning's sturdy shield.

Seeing that their attack had failed, the enemy hidden in the tree canopy seemed to realize the strength of their opponent and began to retreat, trying to take the opportunity to withdraw their arrows.