The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 255: Seeking the truth, going deep into the tiger's den

As night fell, the sky of the cultivation world was shrouded in a thick, inky darkness, with only a few sparse stars twinkling faintly. Yun Che stood atop a desolate mountain, his gaze piercing through layers of mist, gazing at the dark region in the distance, shrouded by a mysterious force.

“The truth, I must find you!” Yun Che secretly vowed in his heart, his eyes gleaming with determination.

In order to explore the origin and purpose of this mysterious force, he decided to infiltrate it himself, transforming himself into an ordinary monk and starting this thrilling undercover journey.

Yun Che changed into ordinary cultivator attire, restrained his aura, and blended into the torrent of cultivators heading towards the mysterious force like a speck of dust.

He arrived at an ancient castle hidden among the mountains. The castle walls were mottled, revealing an air of vicissitudes. The gates were closed, and only a few guards in black robes were patrolling.

Yun Che took a deep breath, adjusted himself, and slowly walked towards the city gate. He was secretly alert in his heart, always ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

"Stop, who are you?" a guard shouted, holding a long sword that was shining with cold light in his hand.

Yun Che feigned composure and said with a smile, "I am a cultivator from afar. I heard there's a powerful force here, so I came here to seek refuge."

The guards looked at each other, as if doubting his identity. One of them stepped forward and looked him over carefully. "Show me your token."

Yun Che's heart tightened. He didn't have the so-called token. But he quickly calmed down, pulled out an ordinary jade pendant from his pocket, and handed it over: "This is the jade pendant I carry with me. It can serve as my identity proof."

The guard took the jade pendant and examined it carefully, but didn't seem to find anything unusual. He nodded and said, "Okay, you can go in. But remember, you must follow the rules here, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

Yun Che smiled and nodded, secretly congratulating himself on having passed the test successfully. He walked through the city gate and entered this mysterious castle.

The interior of the castle was intricate and complex, like a maze. Yun Che carefully moved through the narrow corridors, constantly keeping an eye on his surroundings.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard. Yun Che quickly hid in a secluded corner, holding his breath, and observing secretly.

A group of people in black robes hurried past, their faces solemn, as if discussing something important. Yun Che secretly thought to himself that these people must be the core members of the mysterious force.

He quietly followed them, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. However, his movements seemed to be noticed by one of them. The man turned around suddenly, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze.

Yun Che's heart tightened, and he quickly lowered his head, pretending to sort out his clothes. The man looked for a moment, but didn't seem to notice anything unusual, so he continued on his way.

Yun Che breathed a sigh of relief and continued to follow the group. They arrived in front of a majestic hall and stopped. At the entrance stood two guards in silver armor, holding spears and looking majestic.

The mysterious men entered the hall and closed the door. Yun Che sighed helplessly, knowing he couldn't follow them in. But he didn't give up. Instead, he quietly came to the hall window, pressed against the wall, and tried to eavesdrop on the conversation inside.

However, the sounds in the hall were unusually vague, and he could only vaguely hear a few scattered words. Yun Che was extremely anxious, and he knew he had to find more clues as soon as possible.

Yun Che searched the castle, trying to find more clues. He came to a secluded courtyard, filled with lush flowers and trees, a tranquil and elegant scene. However, beneath this tranquil surface lay a hidden danger.

As Yun Che entered the courtyard, he heard a faint cry. He followed the sound and saw a woman in plain clothes huddled in a corner, tears streaming down her face.

Yun Che's heart moved. He slowly approached the woman and asked softly, "Young lady, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying here?"

The woman raised her head and looked at him with tears in her eyes: "Who are you? Why are you here?"

Yun Che smiled and said, "I am also a cultivator who has come here to seek refuge. Young lady, can you tell me what exactly happened here?"

The woman sighed and whispered, "This is a cursed place. The leader of a mysterious force has sacrificed countless lives to cultivate his evil power. My family and friends have all been killed by them, leaving me alone, barely surviving."

Yun Che was filled with indignation upon hearing this. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gleaming with anger. "These despicable creatures, I will definitely avenge them!"

The woman looked at him, a trace of gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you, warrior. But you must be careful, there are spies of mysterious forces everywhere. If you are discovered, the consequences will be disastrous."

Yun Che nodded, secretly wary. He said goodbye to the woman and continued searching for clues in the castle.

He arrived at a library, filled with a vast sea of ​​books. Yun Che's heart skipped a beat; he knew there must be clues to a mysterious force here.

He quietly walked into the library and began to browse through the books. However, most of the books here were ordinary cultivation classics, and there were no records about mysterious forces.

Yun Che was somewhat disappointed, but he did not give up. He continued to flip through the book, trying to find a clue.

Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to an ancient book with a worn cover. He picked it up and began to leaf through it carefully. The book contained legends and rumors about mysterious forces. Although the details were brief, it gave Yun Che a deeper understanding of these forces.

He was secretly delighted, put the ancient book in his arms, and prepared to leave the library. However, just as he was about to walk out the door, a man in a black robe suddenly appeared in front of him.

The man looked at him sinisterly: "Who are you? Why are you here?"

Yun Che's heart tightened, but he quickly calmed down and said with a smile, "I'm a new cultivator. I came here to read the scrolls."

The man sneered, "Reading the scroll? Do you think I'll believe you? Tell me, who are you? What's your purpose here?"

Yun Che knew he couldn't hide it any longer, so he said frankly, "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I'm Yun Che, from the world of cultivation. I infiltrated here to seek the truth."

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes flashed with surprise. But he quickly regained his composure, "So it's Yun Che. I've long heard of your great name. But you know what? You're courting death by doing this."

Yun Che looked at him and said fearlessly, "I know. But in order to protect the peace and tranquility of the cultivation world, I have no choice but to do this."

The man nodded, seemingly admiring Yun Che's courage and determination. "Well, now that you know the truth, I won't hide it from you anymore. This is indeed a cursed place. The leader of a mysterious force is practicing an evil technique that requires the lives of countless cultivators as sacrifices. We must stop him as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che's resolve grew even stronger. He nodded, "I am willing to fight with you for the peace and tranquility of the cultivation world."

The man looked at him with a smile: "Very good, Yun Che. I believe you will be able to become our right-hand man."

With the help of a mysterious person, Yun Che successfully infiltrated the core area of ​​the mysterious force. It was heavily guarded, with patrolling guards and traps everywhere. Yun Che carefully navigated the narrow passages, constantly keeping an eye on his surroundings.

He arrived at a magnificent palace, which was magnificent and majestic. The palace gate was closed, with only two guards in silver armor standing at the door.

Yun Che's heart skipped a beat. He knew this must be where the leader of the mysterious force was. He quietly moved behind the guards, preparing to attack them.

However, just as he was about to make his move, a man in a black robe suddenly appeared before him. He stared at him with a sharp gaze, "Yun Che, I knew you would come here. But do you know? You're courting death by doing this."

Yun Che looked at him and said coldly, "Hmph, I've long since disregarded life and death in pursuit of the truth. Don't try to scare me."

The man sneered: "Okay, since you want to die so much, then I will grant your wish."

As he spoke, he lunged at Yun Che. Yun Che dodged his attack with a flash of his body. The two of them then engaged in a thrilling contest in front of the palace.

Their figures moved back and forth in front of the palace like ghosts, swords flashing and fists whistling. The surrounding guards were stunned and retreated in panic.

Yun Che and the black-robed man fought to a standstill, both using all their strength. Yun Che's moves were sharp and swift, while the black-robed man's movements were strange and unpredictable.

Suddenly, the black-robed figure unleashed a killer move, a beam of black light darting towards Yun Che. Yun Che's heart tightened, and he quickly mobilized all his strength, swinging his sword to meet the attack.

With a loud "bang," the two attacks collided, erupting in a dazzling burst of light. Yun Che felt a surge of immense power, and he involuntarily retreated backward.

However, just as he was about to fall, he kicked the ground hard and steady himself. He looked at the man in black robes, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Hmph, you can't possibly defeat me."

The black-robed man looked at him, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure: "Hmph, Yun Che, you're certainly quite capable. But do you know? By doing this, you're actually making an enemy of the entire mysterious force."

Yun Che said coldly, "So what? To protect the peace and tranquility of the cultivation world, I have no choice but to do my duty."

As he spoke, he rushed towards the black-robed man again. The two of them once again engaged in a fierce contest.

This time, Yun Che was even more cautious. He constantly watched the black-robed man's movements and techniques, searching for his weaknesses. Finally, during a clash, he seized a weakness in the black-robed man and stabbed him in the chest with his sword.

The black-robed man was caught off guard and was stabbed by Yun Che's sword. He screamed and fell to the ground. Yun Che looked at him and said coldly, "Humph, this is your fate."

However, just as he was about to leave, a man in a golden robe suddenly appeared in front of him. The man looked at him with a sharp gaze: "Yun Che, you are so bold, you dare to break into my palace."

Yun Che looked at him, his heart tightening. He knew this man must be the leader of a mysterious force. He took a deep breath and calmed himself down. "Hmph, I'm here to uncover the truth and expose your crimes."