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Jiang Qingwu and others dragged their tired bodies to the lake where they parted with Mingyan Tower and slowly sat down.

A gentle breeze blew across the lake, creating ripples. Sunlight shone on the water, shimmering with golden light. Green trees shaded the lakeside, and weeping willows swayed gently, their slender branches swaying gently in the breeze, like dancing ribbons of nature.

The rolling hills in the distance were reflected in the tranquil lake, forming a beautiful landscape painting. However, no one was in the mood to appreciate the beauty at the moment. The fierce battle with the evil cultivators and demons had just ended, leaving everyone exhausted both physically and mentally.

Jiang Qingwu was pale, her eyes slightly closed, leaning against a rock. Lin Muci and Mo Yunsheng stood by her side, worried, checking on her injuries from time to time.

Jiang Qingwu pondered inwardly: This battle was truly brutal. Everyone suffered varying degrees of injury. The demonic cultivators were rampant, and cultivation resources were scarce. Righteous disciples had become their cultivation resource. But what caused this lack of cultivation resources? And how were cultivation resources generated? Perhaps this was something the system needed to be honest with her.

Lin Muci's eyes were slightly red, and he said softly: "Junior Master, how do you feel? We were really scared this time."

Jiang Qingwu smiled weakly and responded, "I'm fine, don't worry. This battle was indeed difficult, but fortunately we all made it through."

Jiang Qingwu looked at the concerned eyes of Lin Muci and Mo Yunsheng, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that in this difficult time, everyone was closely united and facing difficulties together.

Mo Yunsheng gently held Jiang Qingwu's hand and said, "Qingwu, you must rest well and recover your strength as soon as possible. We still have many challenges ahead of us."

Jiang Qingwu nodded and said, "I know. Everyone must be tired, so take a good rest." Jiang Qingwu knew in his heart that the road ahead was still long, and they must remain vigilant and be ready to deal with further attacks from evil cultivators and demons at any time.

Zhongli Xiu leaned against a big tree and said with a tired face: "This battle is really tiring! Those evil cultivators and demons are so hateful." He looked at the shimmering lake. The wild flowers by the lake swayed gently in the breeze, and the colorful flowers added a touch of brilliant color to the tranquil lakeside.

Feng Jingchen also sighed and said, "Yes, their conspiracies and tricks are endless. However, we can't let our guard down. They will definitely take other actions."

Jiang Qingwu listened to their conversation and couldn't help but feel worried. The strength of the evil cultivators and demons should not be underestimated. They must find a way to improve their own strength in order to better cope with future challenges.

Su Chen took out some healing pills from his storage bag and distributed them to everyone, saying, "Everyone, take the pills first and recover your strength as soon as possible. We must always remain vigilant to prevent the evil cultivators and demons from attacking again."

Everyone took the pills and swallowed them. Zhongli Xiu, feeling the effects of the pills, said, "Thanks to everyone's concerted efforts, we would have been in danger this time." His eyes inadvertently swept across a heron by the lake. The heron gracefully paced the lake, seemingly oblivious to its surroundings.

Feng Jingchen nodded and said, "Yes, we are cooperating more and more in battle. However, we cannot underestimate the enemy and must constantly improve our strength."

Jiang Qingwu was pleased that everyone had grown through the battle, becoming more united and stronger. But she also knew that they couldn't rest on their laurels and had to keep working hard to win the battle against the evil cultivators and demons.

Lin Muci looked at Jiang Qingwu and said, "Junior Master, when you recover, we must find a way to completely defeat the evil cultivators and the demons and avenge those fellow Taoists who were injured and sacrificed."

Jiang Qingwu said with a firm look in his eyes, "Alright, we must not let them succeed. The evil cultivators and the demons' conspiracy will not succeed. We must uphold the righteous path and protect the common people's right to survive."

Jiang Qingwu was full of determination. She knew that they shouldered a heavy responsibility and could not retreat in the slightest.

Mo Yunsheng also said: "Yes, we cannot retreat. Although this battle has cost us a heavy price, it has also made us more determined."

Everyone was silent for a moment, their hearts filled with worry and determination for the future. They knew that the battle against the evil cultivators and demons was far from over, and they must continue to work hard and improve their strength in order to defend the righteous path and protect the world.

After a while, Su Chen said, "Everyone, what do you think we should do next? The evil cultivators and the demons will definitely not give up, so we must prepare in advance."

Feng Jingchen thought for a moment and said, "We can continue to look for opportunities in the Youhuang Secret Realm to improve our strength. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the movements of evil cultivators and demons. If we find any trace of them, we must take action immediately."

Jiang Qingwu pondered Feng Jingchen's suggestion in his heart. It was indeed a good choice to continue looking for opportunities in the Youhuang Secret Realm, but he also had to pay attention to safety and not fall into the trap of evil cultivators and demons again. When the secret realm was closed, he would ask his second senior brother about the current situation in the world.

Zhongli Xiu nodded in agreement and said, "That's right, we can't just passively take a beating. We must take the initiative and deal a heavy blow to the evil cultivators and the demons." His gaze once again turned to the lake. The lake water was sparkling with charming light under the sunlight, as if telling the tranquility and beauty of nature.

Lin Muci said: "However, we must also be careful and cautious in the process of looking for opportunities, and we must not fall into the traps of evil cultivators and demons again."

Jiang Qingwu opened his eyes slightly and said, "Everyone has a point. On the one hand, we must ensure our own safety while carefully exploring opportunities and improving our strength in the Youhuang Secret Realm. On the other hand, we must strengthen our connections with other fellow Taoists and jointly fight against the evil cultivators and demons. The evil cultivators and demons have suffered a loss this time and will certainly not give up. We must be fully prepared."

Mo Yunsheng continued, "Then when we are looking for opportunities, we must also pay attention to some special places. Perhaps there will be clues about the actions of evil cultivators and demons in those places." Her eyes fell on a huge rock by the lake. The rock was covered with moss, looking ancient and mysterious.

Feng Jingchen nodded and said, "Yes, we can't just blindly search for natural treasures. We must also explore in a targeted manner. For example, some ancient ruins or mysterious caves may hide important information."

Zhongli Xiu frowned and said, "But those places may also be more dangerous. We must be more careful."

Su Chen said: "We can act in groups, which will not only improve efficiency but also allow us to look after each other. If we encounter danger, we can also provide timely support."

Jiang Qingwu thought for a moment and said, "We can consider operating in groups, but we must ensure that each group has sufficient strength to deal with any possible danger. Also, we must maintain open communication so that we can keep informed of each other's situation."

Everyone nodded in agreement with Jiang Qingwu's opinion. They began to discuss the specific grouping plan and action strategy, making full preparations for the next action.

During the rest time by the lake, everyone took care of each other and encouraged each other. Their conversation was full of expectations and determination for the future, and also showed the deep friendship between them.

Although they had just gone through a tough battle, they were not defeated by the difficulties, but moved towards their goals more determinedly.

Just as everyone was taking a short break and preparing to leave, a sudden flash of light swept them into a mysterious little world. After a brief moment of panic, everyone stood up and vigilantly observed their surroundings.

This small world is filled with a light mist, making it difficult to see the distant scenery. Surrounding it are ancient buildings with a simple style and a mysterious atmosphere.

Everyone discovered that there were disciples from Mingyan Tower here.

Sister Loulan, the leader of Mingyan Tower, showed a look of surprise on her face when she saw the people from Wuliang Sect.

"Fellow Daoists from Wuliang Sect, why are you here too?" Loulan asked anxiously, his eyes filled with anxiety.

Jiang Qingwu frowned and said, "We don't know what happened. We were suddenly drawn into this small world. Senior Sister Loulan, what's going on?"

Lou Lan sighed and said, "After we parted ways by the lake, we were transported here by the Youhuang Secret Realm. This small world seems to have a mysterious power, and our disciples are being controlled by it, gradually becoming puppets. I have tried every possible way, but I have no clue."

Jiang Qingwu and the others felt a sinking feeling in their hearts after hearing Lou Lan's words. It was no wonder they hadn't seen any disciples from Mingyan Tower in the battles they had just experienced with the demons and evil cultivators. It turned out they were trapped in this mysterious little world, truly a place where fortune and misfortune intertwine.

"Fellow Daoist Loulan, don't worry, we will find a solution together." Jiang Qingwu comforted him, with a determined look in her eyes.

Lou Lan nodded and said, "Thank you. Many of our disciples in Mingyan Tower have been transformed into puppets just like the people in this small world. They are no different from other puppet guests. We must find a way to break this as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Everyone began to carefully observe this small world. They found that, although the buildings here were ancient, they were remarkably well-preserved. Strange patterns and symbols were carved into the walls, their meanings incomprehensible. The ground was paved with stone slabs, which also had mysterious patterns on them.

Mo Yunsheng walked to a wall and carefully examined the patterns on it. She frowned and said, "These patterns seem to have some kind of pattern, but I can't see it at the moment."

Feng Jingchen was also looking around. He said, "This small world is full of mysterious atmosphere. We must be careful."

Su Chen walked over to the Mingyan Tower disciples who had been transformed into puppets and carefully observed their condition. He shook his head and said, "Their bodies seem to be controlled by a mysterious force. We must find the source of this power to resolve this dilemma."

Everyone fell into deep thought, trying to think of a way to crack the code. At this moment, a mysterious voice rang out in the small world.

"Welcome to my little world. If you want to solve this dilemma, you must complete my task." said the mysterious man.

Everyone was startled and looked around for the mysterious man, but they could not see any figure.

"Who are you? Why are you trapping us here?" Jiang Qingwu asked loudly, her eyes full of vigilance.

The mysterious man smiled and said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that you can only leave this small world if you complete my mission. Otherwise, you will stay here with me forever."

Everyone was filled with doubt and anxiety. They didn't know what the mysterious man's mission was, nor did they know how many dangers were hidden in this small world.

"What is your mission?" Feng Ci asked, his eyes full of calmness and wisdom.

The mysterious man was silent for a moment, then said, "My mission is simple. You must find a treasure in this small world. This treasure can resolve the dilemma of this small world and allow you and the disciples of Mingyan Tower to escape."

After hearing the mysterious man's words, everyone felt a little relieved. At least they had a goal and a direction to work towards.

"Then how do we know where this treasure is?" Lin Muci asked, her eyes full of anticipation.

The mysterious man said, "This treasure is deep in this small world. You need to find it yourself. However, I must remind you that this small world is full of dangers, so you must be careful."

With that, the mysterious man's voice faded. Everyone looked at each other, their hearts filled with worry. They didn't know what dangers lay hidden in the depths of this small world, but they knew they had to face them bravely.

"Don't be afraid, let's go look for treasures together." Jiang Qingwu said, her eyes full of determination.

Everyone nodded. They knew that only by uniting as one could they find a solution. They began to walk cautiously towards the depths of the small world.

Along the way, everyone saw many disciples of Mingyan Tower transformed into puppets. Their eyes were empty, their expressions dull, and they kept repeating the movements prescribed by the mysterious man, which made people feel sad.

"These fellow Taoists are so innocent. We must find the treasure and rescue them." Mo Yunsheng said, her eyes full of sympathy.

Jiang Qingwu nodded and said, "That's right, we can't give up on anyone who can be saved."

As they went deeper into the small world, the fog around them grew thicker, making it difficult to see the road ahead. Everyone walked cautiously, always on guard.

Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed in the small world. Everyone was startled and stopped, observing their surroundings warily.

"Hahahaha, do you think you can find the treasure? You are so naive!" said a gloomy voice.

Everyone looked around for the source of the sound, but could not see anyone. They were filled with fear, but they knew that they could not retreat now.

"Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" Jiang Qingwu asked loudly, her eyes full of determination.

The eerie voice sounded again: "I am the guardian of this little world. If you want to find the treasure, you must pass my test. Otherwise, you will be trapped here forever."

Everyone's hearts sank, and they looked at each other in bewilderment. First, a mysterious man had appeared, and now a guardian had appeared. Who knew what the next test would be like? But they didn't back down. They accepted the test of facing this guardian.

"Okay, we accept your test." Jiang Qingwu said, her eyes full of determination.

The guardian smiled and said, "Very good. The first test is that you must find a special herb in this small world. This herb can release the puppet's control. However, this herb is very difficult to find, so you must search carefully."

After hearing the guardian's words, everyone was filled with hope. They knew that as long as they found this herb, they could save the disciples of Mingyan Tower who had been turned into puppets.

"We will definitely find this herb." Loulan said, her eyes full of determination.

Everyone began searching for that special herb in the small world. They searched everywhere, leaving no corner untouched. However, the weeds were numerous, and the self-proclaimed guardian had given them no accurate information. Their aimless search made it impossible to pinpoint their target.

Just when everyone was feeling hopeless, Zhongli Xiu suddenly discovered a strange plant. This plant exuded a special scent that made people feel as comfortable as a spring breeze.

"Everyone, come and see, is this the herb we are looking for?" Zhongli Xiu said excitedly.

Everyone gathered around and carefully observed the plant. They found that there were some strange patterns on the leaves of the plant, which were very similar to the herb described by the guardian.

"It should be this kind of herb." Jiang Qingwu said, her eyes full of joy.

Everyone carefully picked the herb and prepared to take it back to the disciples of Mingyan Tower who had been transformed into puppets. However, they did not know whether the herb was truly effective.

When they returned to the Mingyan Tower disciples who had been transformed into puppets, Loulan carefully fed the herb to one of them. Everyone looked at the disciple nervously, anticipating the effect of the herb.

After a while, the disciple's body began to tremble slightly. His eyes gradually regained a bit of spirit, and his expression was no longer dull.

"It works!" Loulan said excitedly.

Everyone was delighted, knowing that this herb could truly break the puppet's control. They began feeding the herb to the other Mingyan Tower disciples who had been transformed into puppets. One by one, each disciple regained consciousness, their faces filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, fellow Taoists from Wuliang Sect." Loulan said, her eyes full of gratitude.

Jiang Qingwu smiled and said, "You're welcome. We are all in the same boat and should help each other."

Although they found a herb that could release the puppet's control, they knew that this was only the first step. They still needed to find the treasure to truly solve the problem of this small world.