After defeating the giant python, Lin Yun took a short break and then cast his gaze towards the thousand-year-old spiritual grass on the other side of the stream. The spiritual grass swayed gently in the breeze, as if beckoning him, exuding a heart-warming and alluring scent.

However, crossing the stream was no easy task. The water seemed clear and calm, but Lin Yun could sense a mysterious power within it. If he stepped into it rashly, he would likely encounter unexpected dangers.

Lin Yun paced by the stream, thinking about how to cross the river. The colorful spirit bird on his shoulder seemed to have noticed his troubles. After circling above his head for a few times, it suddenly flew towards the stream.

Lin Yun was startled and was about to call the spirit bird back, but he saw that the spirit bird was surrounded by dazzling colorful light. The light extended to the surface of the stream and formed a gorgeous light bridge above the stream.

Lin Yun was both surprised and delighted. He hadn't expected this spirit bird to possess such miraculous abilities. Without further hesitation, he quickly stepped onto the light bridge and headed towards the other side.

With every step he took, Lin Yun could feel a warm and gentle force coming from the light bridge under his feet, as if supporting him and allowing him to move forward with peace of mind.

Before long, Lin Yun successfully reached the other side. He came to the thousand-year-old spiritual herb, squatted down, and carefully examined this precious spiritual herb. A faint halo of light swirled around the leaves of the spiritual herb, and the vibrant vitality seemed to overflow, which made people marvel.

Just as Lin Yun was about to reach out and pick the spiritual herb, a cold voice suddenly came from behind him: "Hmph, boy, this spiritual herb is not something you can touch. If you know what's good for you, leave now!"

Lin Yun's heart trembled. He stood up and looked back, only to see a middle-aged man in a black robe appear not far away. The man had a stern face, a fierce look in his eyes, and a powerful spiritual energy emanating from his body. He was obviously a difficult expert to deal with.

"Who are you? Why do you say that I can't pick this spiritual herb?" Lin Yun asked with a frown. At the same time, he became secretly alert, quietly mobilizing the spiritual power in his body, and prepared to deal with any emergency.

"You don't need to know who I am. You just need to understand that I have been eyeing this thousand-year-old spiritual herb for a long time. Today I am here to take it. If you don't want to cause trouble, get out of here!" The man in black robe said coldly, his words full of arrogance and unquestionableness.

Lin Yun sneered inwardly. He had gone through untold hardships to find this magical herb, so how could he give it away so easily? Moreover, in this world of immortal cultivation, opportunities were always acquired through ability. How could he back down just because of a few harsh words from the other party?

"Your Excellency is wrong. This spiritual herb grows in this misty forest. It has no owner. Whoever gets it first owns it. Why should I give it to you?" Lin Yun responded without showing any weakness.

The black-robed man's face darkened after hearing Lin Yun's words. "Humph, if you don't accept my toast, don't blame me for being rude!"

After saying this, the black-robed man flashed and instantly pounced towards Lin Yun. He quickly formed seals with his hands, and a powerful spiritual power gathered into a black light, which shot towards Lin Yun fiercely.

Lin Yun didn't dare to delay and quickly dodged the attack by moving to the side. At the same time, he also launched a counterattack, waving the sword in his hand, infusing it with spiritual energy. The sword instantly shone brightly and slashed towards the black-robed man.

The two instantly engaged in a fierce melee. The black-robed man was incredibly powerful, his every move imbued with potent spiritual energy, his attacks swift and fierce. Lin Yun, relying on his previous life's combat experience and his own wit and agility, deftly dodged the black-robed man's attacks time and time again, waiting for an opportunity to strike back.

Seeing this, the colorful spirit bird on his shoulder also joined the battle. It kept circling above the black-robed man's head, occasionally emitting a colorful light, disrupting the black-robed man's attack rhythm.

With the help of the spirit bird, Lin Yun gradually found some ways to deal with the black-robed man. He discovered that while the black-robed man's attack was powerful, his defense seemed slightly lacking. So, Lin Yun deliberately exposed a few flaws, luring the black-robed man to attack with all his strength. Then, when the opportunity arose, he suddenly unleashed a burst of spiritual power, striking the black-robed man's weak point in the defense.

"Ah!" The man in black robe was caught off guard and was hit by Lin Yun. He let out a scream and took a few steps back.

Lin Yun took advantage of the victory and pursued the man, injecting spiritual power into the sword in his hand again, and stabbed at the black-robed man. The black-robed man hurriedly dodged, but was still scratched by the sword, and blood immediately flowed out.

"Boy, you dare to hurt me? I will make you pay the price!" roared the black-robed man, his eyes full of anger and murderous intent.

Regardless of his injuries, he launched another fierce attack. This time, he seemed to have used all his strength, and the fluctuations of his spiritual power were even more turbulent than before.

Lin Yun felt immense pressure, but he didn't back down. He knew that if he retreated at this moment, not only would all his efforts be wasted, but his life might also be in danger.

In the fierce battle, Lin Yun suddenly remembered a secret method he had read in the family's ancient books that could temporarily increase his spiritual power. Although using this secret method would cause some damage to the body, there was no other way at the moment.

Lin Yun made a quick decision, muttering something to himself as he began to practice the secret method of increasing his spiritual power. In an instant, the spiritual power in his body surged like a tide, and his strength suddenly increased.

Lin Yun used this powerful force to once again engage in a desperate fight with the black-robed man. This time, his attack was even more fierce, and the black-robed man gradually began to feel unable to withstand it.

But the black-robed man was no ordinary warrior. Though startled by Lin Yun's sudden surge of strength, he quickly adjusted his tactics. Instead of blindly attacking, he cleverly used the surroundings, using obstacles like trees and boulders to dodge Lin Yun's attacks while searching for any weaknesses, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

Lin Yun noticed the change in the black-robed man and became more cautious. He knew that although he had the upper hand for the time being, if he was not careful, the other party might turn the tables.

In the fierce battle, Lin Yun was caught off guard and was suddenly attacked by the black-robed man, who used a huge rock as cover. This attack caused Lin Yun to feel a sharp pain and his body was slightly shaken.

Seeing the opportunity, the man in black robe immediately pounced forward, condensed the powerful spiritual power in his hands again, and hit Lin Yun's chest hard.

At this critical moment, the colorful spirit bird suddenly rushed over and used its body to block Lin Yun. The black-robed man's attack hit the spirit bird hard, and the spirit bird let out a wail and was knocked away.

"Spirit bird!" Lin Yun was anxious when he saw this, his eyes full of anger.

This, in turn, aroused Lin Yun's fighting spirit. He endured the pain in his back and once again mobilized the powerful spiritual power in his body, rushing towards the black-robed man without hesitation.

Lin Yun's attacks became more frantic, each one carrying a killing determination. The black-robed man was startled by Lin Yun's sudden burst of momentum, momentarily flustered, and struggled to cope.

After a tough fight, Lin Yun finally found a perfect opportunity. He concentrated all his spiritual energy into his sword and fiercely stabbed the black-robed man in the chest.

The black-robed man tried to dodge, but it was too late. The sword pierced his chest. His eyes widened, his face filled with shock and resentment, and he slowly fell to the ground, breathless.

Lin Yun was panting heavily, his body covered in wounds. But as he looked at the black-robed man lying on the ground, he felt no pity. In this world of immortal cultivation, the law of the jungle prevails. If he weren't strong enough, he would be the one to fall today.

He turned and looked at the thousand-year-old spiritual herb, his eyes filled with relief. After going through so many difficulties, this spiritual herb was finally going to be his.

Lin Yun walked forward, carefully picked the thousand-year-old spiritual herb, and put it into the storage ring.

At this moment, he held this precious opportunity in his hands, his heart filled with longing for his future path of cultivation. He knew that with the help of this magical herb, his strength would be greatly enhanced, and he would be able to face potential threats more calmly and continue to pursue the answer to the mystery of rebirth.

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