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

Chapter 52: Breakthrough of Cultivation Bottleneck

"Swoosh!" The longsword shot out like lightning, instantly piercing the trunk of the tree in front of him, leaving a deep sword mark. Yun Che sheathed his sword, frowned slightly, and an indescribable irritation surged in his heart.

“This sword cut my throat. I always feel like something is missing, but I can’t figure it out.” Yun Che muttered to himself, his eyes fixed on the sword mark on the tree.

Qing Lian slowly walked over to Yun Che's side. She was dressed in a light green dress, her long hair flowing like a waterfall, and her face was pure and elegant. She gently patted Yun Che's shoulder and said softly, "Yun Che, the path of cultivation is inherently filled with difficulties and confusion. There's no need to be too impatient. Perhaps we need to find some new opportunities to break free from these shackles."

Yun Che turned to look at Qing Lian, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. "You're right. We can't just stand still here. I heard that deep within the continent lies a secret realm called 'Netherworld Valley'. It's home to countless rare treasures and the legacy of many elders. Perhaps there, we can find a way to break through our bottleneck."

Qinglian nodded slightly, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. "I've also heard the legend of Nether Valley. It's said that it's not only full of dangers, but also endless opportunities. Since you've made up your mind, I'll go with you."

The two smiled at each other, then packed their bags and set off on their journey to the Nether Valley.

Nether Valley, a desolate land deep within the continent. Perennially shrouded in thick fog, it was difficult for outsiders to glimpse its true features. Yun Che and Qing Lian journeyed through the mist, taking every step with extreme caution.

"The fog here contains a strange power that seems to be able to affect people's minds." Qinglian reminded softly. She held the sword tightly in her hand and remained vigilant at all times.

Yun Che nodded. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. “That’s true, but we can’t retreat because of this. Only by facing it bravely can we find the opportunity that belongs to us.”

The two continued to move forward. After an unknown amount of time, they finally walked out of the foggy area and came to a dark valley.

“Is this the Netherworld Valley?” Yun Che looked around and saw that the valley was filled with strangely shaped rocks and withered trees. A gloomy atmosphere filled his face.

Qinglian nodded slightly, her eyes scanning the surroundings sharply. "It seems so, but we still have to be careful. Every corner here may be hiding danger."

Yun Che nodded, gripping his sword tightly, and walked forward side by side with Qing Lian. They followed a small path through the valley, going deeper and deeper.

From time to time, bursts of low roaring sounds could be heard from both sides of the path, forcing Yun Che and Qing Lian to be even more cautious. They moved forward cautiously, fearing that they would disturb the creatures here.

"Yun Che, look over there." Qing Lian suddenly pointed at a pile of rocks in front of him and said.

Yun Che looked in the direction of Qinglian's finger and saw a faint light flickering among the rocks. With a thought, he quickly stepped forward and pushed aside the rocks, revealing a bead emitting a faint glow lying among them.

"Is this... a spirit bead?" Yun Che exclaimed in surprise. He picked up the bead and examined it carefully. The bead's surface was covered with intricate patterns, emitting a soft glow, as if it contained some mysterious power.

Qinglian walked forward, took a closer look at the bead, and nodded slightly: "Yes, this is indeed a spiritual bead. Moreover, the quality of this spiritual bead seems to be quite high. We have made a considerable harvest."

Yun Che smiled and took the spirit pearl into his arms: "It seems that our luck is not bad. I hope we can gain more from it next time."

The two continued to move forward, encountering many ferocious monsters along the way. However, with their superb swordsmanship and tacit cooperation, they successfully repelled these monsters and continued to go deeper into the Nether Valley.

After several days of trekking, Yun Che and Qing Lian finally arrived at the core of the Nether Valley. Here lay a vast plain, covered in a variety of exotic plants and rocks. In the center of the plain, a towering mountain, shrouded in mist and clouds, seemed to connect to the sky.

“That mountain should be deep in the Nether Valley.” Yun Che pointed at the mountain and said, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Qinglian nodded slightly. She looked up at the mountain, a strange awe welling up in her heart. "Yes, that mountain must be hiding countless secrets. Let's uncover its veil together."

The two smiled at each other and then headed towards the mountain. They climbed the steep mountain road, each step full of hardship. But their hearts were filled with faith and courage, which kept them moving forward.

After several days of climbing, Yun Che and Qing Lian finally reached the summit of the mountain. They found themselves in a vast open space, covered in a variety of bizarre runes and patterns. In the center of the open space lay a massive altar, upon which were placed various precious offerings.

“Is this… the legendary Netherworld Altar?” Yun Che said in surprise. He looked around and saw a mysterious and solemn aura permeating the air.

Qinglian nodded slightly. She walked to the altar and carefully examined the runes and patterns. "Yes, this is the Netherworld Altar. It is said that as long as you perform sacrifices here, you can receive the blessings of the predecessors and break through the bottleneck of your cultivation."

Yun Che walked to Qinglian's side and looked at the offerings. An inexplicable urge surged in his heart: "Then... should we perform the sacrifice now?"

Qinglian nodded slightly. She took out two spirit beads and placed them on the altar. "Well, let's get started now. However, the ritual may be a little dangerous, so you must be prepared."

Yun Che nodded. He took a deep breath, putting aside his distracting thoughts. He and Qing Lian stood before the altar and began to perform the ritual according to the guidance of the runes and patterns.

As the ritual progressed, the air around them began to grow fiery. Yun Che and Qing Lian both felt a powerful force surging from the altar, assaulting them. They gripped their swords tightly, using all their might to resist the force.

“Yun Che, hold on!” Qing Lian shouted loudly, her voice echoing in the hot air.

Yun Che gritted his teeth as he felt the power constantly assaulting his body. However, his heart was filled with faith and courage, preventing him from being defeated by the power.

As time went on, the power gradually weakened. Yun Che and Qing Lian both breathed a sigh of relief. They smiled at each other, knowing that they had successfully completed the sacrifice.

At this moment, a dazzling light suddenly surged from the altar. Within the light, an illusory figure slowly emerged. It was an old man dressed in ancient attire, with a kind face and deep eyes.

“Who are you? Why are you here?” The old man looked at Yun Che and Qing Lian, his voice revealing a sense of majesty and solemnity.

Yun Che and Qing Lian hurriedly stepped forward and saluted. Yun Che said respectfully, "Senior, we are cultivators from the outside world. We have reached a bottleneck in our cultivation, so we have come here to seek a way to break through."

The old man nodded slightly. He carefully looked at Yun Che and Qing Lian, then said, "Well, you both have good aptitude. Since you have come here, I will grant you an opportunity."

As he spoke, the old man waved his hand, and two beams of light flew towards Yun Che and Qing Lian, respectively. Yun Che felt a powerful force surge into his body, instantly boosting his cultivation significantly. Qing Lian also felt the influx of this power, and her cultivation also received a significant boost.

“Thank you, Senior!” Yun Che and Qing Lian said in unison, their hearts filled with gratitude and awe.

The old man smiled faintly, his figure gradually becoming blurred. "You're welcome. This is what you deserve. I hope you can continue to work hard and cultivate to become truly powerful."

After saying this, the old man's figure completely disappeared in the light. Yun Che and Qing Lian smiled at each other. They knew that they had successfully broken through the bottleneck of their cultivation and became even more powerful cultivators.

After descending from the Netherworld Altar, Yun Che and Qing Lian were both filled with immense excitement and joy. They knew that this trip to Netherworld Valley had not only allowed them to break through their cultivation bottleneck, but had also given them unprecedented opportunities.

“Yun Che, what should we do now?” Qing Lian looked at Yun Che, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Yun Che thought for a moment, then said, "We have now broken through the bottleneck of our cultivation, and our strength has greatly increased. However, we still need to continue to consolidate our cultivation and improve our strength. I think we can return to the outside world and seek more cultivation resources and challenges."

Qinglian nodded, agreeing with Yun Che's opinion: "Well, you are right. We do need to return to the outside world to continue training and improve our strength. However, before we go back, we still need to do one thing."

Yun Che looked at Qing Lian with some confusion: "What's the matter?"

Qinglian smiled slightly. She walked to the side and picked a leaf from a withered tree: "We need to leave some marks so that we can find this place again in the future."

Yun Che suddenly understood and nodded, "You're right, we do need to leave some marks. Otherwise, we might not be able to find this place in the future."

As they spoke, Yun Che and Qing Lian worked together to carve their names and symbols on the surrounding rocks. Then, they turned and left, heading towards the outside world.

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After returning to the outside world, Yun Che and Qing Lian both embarked on a new path of cultivation. Leveraging the opportunities and strength they gained in Nether Valley, they quickly rose to prominence in the world of cultivators. They constantly challenged powerful individuals to improve their own abilities.

In battle after battle, Yun Che's swordsmanship improved, and his Qinglian swordsmanship had reached the point of perfection. And Qinglian was equally impressive, her swordsmanship light and agile, like a fairy descending to earth.

As time went on, Yun Che and Qing Lian's reputation grew, and they became the best in the world of cultivators. However, they were not satisfied with this. They knew that the road to becoming a truly powerful person was still long, and they needed to continue to work hard to cultivate and improve their strength.

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By chance, Yun Che and Qing Lian learned about an ancient ruin. It was said that the ruins contained countless precious treasures and the legacy of past masters. With a thought, they decided to travel there to seek more opportunities.

In the ruins, they encountered many powerful enemies and traps, but with their superb swordsmanship and tacit cooperation, they successfully overcame many difficulties and found the core area of ​​the ruins.

There, they discovered a huge treasure house filled with all kinds of precious treasures and secret manuals. Yun Che and Qing Lian were both extremely excited and happy, knowing that this time they had truly found a great opportunity.

In the treasure house, they selected some treasures and secret books that suited them, and then left the ruins with satisfaction. This trip to the ruins not only allowed them to obtain more treasures and opportunities, but also gave them a clearer understanding of their own strength.