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

Chapter 72: Trial of Strength

Yun Che deliberately exposed a flaw, his body slightly tilted, as if unable to withstand the black-robed man's fierce attack. He stumbled and nearly fell. Seeing this, the black-robed man's eyes flashed a sneer, thinking he had seized the opportunity to win. His attack became more fierce, and a heavy fist carrying a billowing black energy roared towards Yun Che's chest.

“Yun Che, today is your end!” The black-robed man’s voice was as cold as ice, filled with a desire for victory.

However, at this critical moment, Yun Che's eyes suddenly became unusually bright, and a mysterious smile curled up at the corner of his mouth. He twisted his body at an incredible angle, slipping out of the black-robed man's attack range like a swimming fish. At the same time, he backhanded a fierce kick, directly hitting the black-robed man's waist and abdomen.

“Hmph, do you really think I’ll fall for your trick?” Yun Che’s voice exploded in the black-robed man’s ears, tinged with a hint of teasing.

The black-robed man was caught off guard, his body wobbling from the sudden attack, his expression instantly becoming extremely gloomy. He had never expected that Yun Che could actually turn defeat into victory in such a desperate situation, and a strong sense of crisis rose in his heart.

“You… when did you…” The black-robed man’s eyes widened in disbelief. Before he could finish his words, Yun Che had already followed him like a shadow. A series of attacks poured down like a violent storm, completely enveloping the black-robed man.

“The moment you thought you had victory in your grasp, your failure was already doomed.” Yun Che’s voice was cold and resolute. Every punch and kick contained astonishing power, leaving the black-robed man overwhelmed.

Xia Qingyue watched on, stunned. She had never seen Yun Che in such a powerful fighting stance before. It was as if his entire being had merged with the world, becoming an invincible being. An indescribable sense of pride and joy welled up in her heart. She knew that this time, they truly had a chance to defeat this formidable enemy.

The black-robed man was retreating step by step under Yun Che's fierce attack. His black robe was torn to shreds, revealing a black suit embroidered with strange runes that flickered with a dark light. His eyes were filled with fear and despair. He knew that if this continued, he would probably die here.

“No! I can’t lose! I can’t die like this!” The black-robed man suddenly let out a hysterical roar, and a powerful aura burst out from his body, forcibly forcing Yun Che’s attack back.

Yun Che was slightly stunned. He hadn't expected the black-robed man to have such a powerful trump card. He saw the black-robed man quickly forming seals with his hands, muttering something. Puffs of black mist gathered from all directions, forming a massive black ball that completely enveloped the black-robed man.

"This is... a forbidden technique!" Xia Qingyue's face changed drastically. She recognized that this was an extremely dangerous forbidden technique in the world of cultivation. Once used, it would not only cause a devastating blow to the enemy, but would also cause great harm to oneself.

Yun Che's brows knitted tightly together. He hadn't expected the black-robed figure to fight so desperately. However, he didn't retreat. Instead, his resolve to fight only intensified. He knew he couldn't give up like this. Otherwise, not only would he and Xia Qingyue perish, but the entire cultivation world might also be plunged into an irretrievable situation.

“Come on! Let me see how powerful your forbidden technique is!” Yun Che shouted, his whole body boiling with true energy. Like a wild horse running free, he rushed towards the black ball.

"Boom!" With a resounding bang, the black ball collided fiercely with Yun Che's body, erupting with dazzling light and powerful energy fluctuations. The entire space seemed to be torn apart, and the surrounding trees and rocks were destroyed by this force without a trace.

When the light faded, the black ball vanished without a trace, and Yun Che stood there, his clothes ragged and his face pale, but his eyes were filled with an unyielding light. He looked in the direction of the black-robed man, only to see that he had collapsed to the ground, spitting blood, and was barely breathing.

“You… you won…” The black-robed man raised his head with difficulty and looked at Yun Che, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.

Yun Che walked over to the black-robed man, squatted down, looked at him and said, "Actually, you don't have to go this far. As long as you are willing to give up those evil thoughts and return to the righteous path, I believe you will be able to find your own path."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed man's eyes flashed with a complex expression, but it was quickly replaced by despair. He shook his head and said, "It's too late... I can't turn back..."

After saying this, the black-robed figure closed his eyes, his body gradually growing cold and stiff. Yun Che sighed. He knew that, although he had defeated the black-robed figure, he could not save his soul. He stood up and looked at Xia Qingyue. The two of them smiled at each other, their eyes filled with the relief and joy of having survived a catastrophe.

However, this battle was only a minor incident on Yun Che's path of cultivation. He knew that if he wanted to gain a foothold in this world of cultivation where the strong were respected, he had to become even stronger. Thus, he decided to undergo a series of rigorous trials to test his newfound strength.

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The forbidden land of the cultivation world, shrouded in mist and clouds, was eerie and terrifying. This was the holy land of cultivation that countless cultivators dreamed of, but it was also the burial place of countless cultivators. Yun Che stood at the entrance of the forbidden land, took a deep breath, and a determined light flashed in his eyes.

“Xia Qingyue, wait for me outside. I will definitely be able to pass these trials and become even stronger.” Yun Che turned to look at Xia Qingyue, his tone filled with confidence.

Xia Qingyue nodded, her eyes filled with worry and reluctance. But she knew Yun Che's decision could not be changed, so she could only silently pray and bless him.

“Yun Che, you must be careful. I’ll be waiting for you here.” Xia Qingyue’s voice was gentle yet firm, as if it could penetrate the mist of the clouds and reach the depths of Yun Che’s heart.

Yun Che smiled and nodded, then turned and stepped into the forbidden area. His figure was quickly swallowed by the dense fog, leaving only a series of firm footsteps echoing in the air.

The forbidden land was filled with dangers. As soon as Yun Che entered, he encountered his first test—a ferocious demonic beast. This demonic beast was enormous, covered in sharp scales, its eyes blazing like flames. It opened its bloody maw and pounced at Yun Che.

Yun Che dodged the monster's attack with ease. He seized the opportunity and struck the monster on the head, knocking it dizzy. However, this monster was no pushover. It quickly reacted and lunged at Yun Che again.

Yun Che engaged in a fierce battle with the demon beast. With his extraordinary wisdom and courage, he constantly sought out the demon beast's weaknesses and dealt it fatal blows. After a bitter battle, Yun Che finally defeated the demon beast and won the first trial.

However, this was only the beginning. The trials that followed were even more dangerous and difficult. Yun Che not only had to face various ferocious monsters, but also had to deal with treacherous environments and complex mechanisms. He constantly challenged his limits, each time fraught with danger, but he never gave up.

During one trial, Yun Che encountered a swamp filled with poisonous gas. The toxicity in this swamp was incredibly strong, making it difficult even for a cultivator to withstand it. Yun Che took a deep breath, concentrating his Qi between his mouth and nose, forming a thin protective shield. Then, he cautiously stepped into the swamp.

The mud in the swamp was incredibly heavy, and every step felt like a thousand pounds. Yun Che struggled forward, constantly using his Qi to gauge the road ahead. Suddenly, he felt a powerful suction coming from beneath the swamp, attempting to pull him in.

Yun Che was startled and quickly mobilized all his inner Qi to resist the suction. However, the suction was incredibly strong, and Yun Che gradually felt powerless. At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "Since I can't resist it, I'll just go with the flow!"

So, Yun Che gave up resistance and allowed himself to be pulled in by the swamp. However, at the moment when he was about to be completely swallowed, he suddenly exerted strength, using the suction of the swamp to leap upwards, successfully escaping the predicament.

This experience taught Yun Che a profound understanding of the principle of "going with the flow." He understood that when facing a powerful enemy or a difficult situation, sometimes a head-on confrontation wasn't the best option. Only by being adept at observation and analysis, finding the enemy's weaknesses or exploiting favorable circumstances, could victory be achieved at the lowest cost.

In the following trials, Yun Che paid more attention to observation and reflection. He constantly summed up his experiences and lessons, and adjusted his battle strategies. Each trial made him more mature and powerful.

Finally, after enduring countless life-or-death trials, Yun Che successfully passed all the trials. He stood at the exit of the forbidden area, looking at the bright sunshine and blue sky with white clouds outside, his heart filled with immense joy and pride.

"I did it! I really did it!" Yun Che waved his fists and cheered loudly. His voice echoed in the forbidden area, as if announcing his victory to the entire world.

Xia Qingyue heard Yun Che's cheers and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She knew that Yun Che had successfully passed the trial and become even stronger. She couldn't wait to run towards the entrance of the forbidden area, wanting to share this joy with Yun Che.

The moment Xia Qingyue laid eyes on Yun Che, she couldn't believe her eyes. Yun Che before her seemed completely transformed, emanating an indescribable aura and power. She knew that this trial had transformed Yun Che tremendously.

"Yun Che! You really did it! You're amazing!" Xia Qingyue excitedly threw herself into Yun Che's arms, hugging him tightly. Tears glistened in her eyes, but they were tears of happiness.

Yun Che felt Xia Qingyue's warmth and joy, and his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that Xia Qingyue had always been by his side throughout this journey, providing him with endless support and encouragement. He secretly vowed to become even stronger and protect Xia Qingyue and this beautiful world.

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In the days that followed, Yun Che continued to practice diligently, constantly improving his cultivation and strength. He knew very well that in this world of cultivation where the strong were respected, only by continuous progress and breakthroughs could one remain invincible.

However, the path of cultivation was not always smooth. During one of his training sessions, Yun Che suddenly encountered a bottleneck. He found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not make any further progress. This plunged him into deep confusion and bewilderment.

"Why? Why have I hit a bottleneck? Is it really impossible for me to make any further progress?" Yun Che sat in his training room, constantly questioning himself. His heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, as if the entire world had lost its color.

At this moment, Xia Qingyue walked in. Seeing Yun Che's expression, she couldn't help but feel distressed. She walked to Yun Che's side and patted his face gently.