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As Xue Tianhan returned to his sect, he pondered how to earn spirit stones within the Lingxu Sect. He knew that in this vast and competitive world of cultivation, personal cultivation was crucial, but without sufficient resources, it would be nothing more than castles in the air, making it difficult to truly gain a foothold.

Once upon a time, he owned the mysterious Primal Chaos Dimension and rich spiritual stone veins. Back then, he was so wealthy that he wouldn't even bother with a single spiritual stone. But now, he was left with nothing. The only spiritual stone he had was the one Xiao Qi had left him. To him, this spiritual stone was precious, yet far from enough.

Spirit stones, the universal currency of the cultivation world, are of undeniable importance. Like a master key, they not only unlock the door to purchasing essential elixirs and powerful magical tools, but also unlock countless precious cultivation insights and secret manuals. These insights and secret manuals, the product of the meticulous efforts of predecessors, offer a rapid path to increasing strength.

The first thing he thought of was to complete the task assigned by his master.

As a famous sect in the world of cultivation, Lingxu Sect shoulders the important task of training disciples and maintaining the prestige of the sect, and often issues various tasks to its disciples.

On the one hand, this is to hone the disciples' practical ability and let them grow in the test of blood and fire. On the other hand, it is also to create benefits for the sect and enhance the sect's influence and voice in the world of cultivation.

Xue Tianhan had made up his mind, so he resolutely went to the Mission Hall. That was the core place where the disciples of Lingxu Sect accepted their missions, and countless opportunities and challenges gathered here.

The mission hall was bustling with activity, as if it were a miniature market in the world of cultivation.

Various characters were walking around, including new disciples with curiosity and nervousness in their eyes, who were carefully searching the notice board for introductory tasks that suited them;

There are also experienced and calm senior disciples who are either carefully selecting difficult tasks to obtain higher rewards, or gathering in groups of two or three to exchange experiences from previous tasks, sharing the survival methods and combat skills they have learned in dangerous situations.

Xue Tianhan's eyes swept across the bulletin board as quickly as lightning, not missing any possible opportunity, and eagerly looking for a task that suits his current strength and needs.

Suddenly, his attention was attracted by a mission to escort a caravan. The reward for that mission was quite generous, enough to make him excited, but he also knew clearly that high rewards are often accompanied by high risks. Traveling in this mixed world of cultivation is like wandering around tigers and wolves. The caravan is often attacked by bandits. If they are not careful, they may be wiped out and lose all their money.

Xue Tianhan pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons before finally deciding to accept the mission. He walked resolutely toward the person in charge of the mission hall, introduced himself and stated his purpose, and then received the relevant mission information.

The document contained detailed information such as the caravan's size, cargo list, route, and previous attacks by bandits. Xue Tianhan held it tightly in his hand as if it were a treasure.

Before setting out, he knew the mission was arduous and that he couldn't accomplish it alone. So, he sought out his senior sister, Huang Yan, and fellow disciple, Ling Feng. Huang Yan, a master of formations, created formations like a fortress, capable of trapping and killing enemies within. Ling Feng, a fellow disciple, was a master of swordsmanship, his swordsmanship sharp and lightning-fast, his strikes swift as fleeting glimpses, leaving the enemy utterly unaware.

Xue Tianhan thought that if he could get help from the two of them, the success rate of this mission would be greatly improved. Moreover, by traveling together, they could also enhance their friendship by sharing weal and woe, which would be a more precious gain than spirit stones.

After Huang Yan and Ling Feng heard Xue Tianhan's plan, they smiled at each other and expressed their willingness to go without hesitation.

Senior Sister Huang Yan gently patted Xue Tianhan's shoulder and said, "Tianhan, I'm very pleased that you can take on this responsibility. Although this mission is dangerous, we are here, and we will definitely not let those bandits succeed."

Junior Brother Ling Feng excitedly waved his sword and laughed, "Haha, I've been itching to strike out lately. If those bandits dare to come, I'll definitely let them experience the power of my sharp swordsmanship!"

The three of them sat together and began to carefully study the caravan's route.

Xue Tianhan spread the mission information out on the table, pointed at the mark on the map, and analyzed it carefully: "Starting from here, the most dangerous part of the journey is through this valley. The terrain is difficult to defend and easy to attack. The bandits are very likely to set an ambush here."

Senior Sister Huang Yan nodded slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Then we can set up a defensive formation here in advance. If the bandits attack, we can first trap them in the formation, and then defeat them one by one."

Ling Feng also said: "That's right, I will be responsible for guerrilla warfare outside the formation to tie down their main force, and Tianhan, you will protect the caravan inside the formation and use your spiritual power to attack the bandits who try to break through the formation." The three of them talked together and made a detailed plan, and then prepared the necessary supplies, including healing pills, dry food and water, and some emergency talismans.

On the day of departure, the sky was just beginning to brighten, and the morning light shone on the buildings of Lingxu Sect, adding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere to the entire sect.

Xue Tianhan, Huang Yan and Ling Feng arrived at the meeting place early.

The head of the caravan was a burly, resolute-looking middle-aged man. He looked at Xue Tianhan and the other two with a sharp gaze. When he saw their confident and calm expressions, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he was obviously confident in their strength.

With an order, the caravan slowly set off. The sound of the wheels rolling was particularly clear in the quiet morning. Xue Tianhan and his companions also embarked on this escort journey full of unknowns and challenges.

Over the next few days, they moved forward cautiously, remaining vigilant at all times.

Sure enough, as they expected, they encountered their first small-scale bandit attack while passing through a dense forest.

Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierced the quiet sky, and a group of ragged but fierce-eyed bandits rushed out from all directions, shouting chaotic slogans, waving simple weapons in their hands, and pounced on the caravan.

Xue Tianhan was startled, but not panicked. He quickly exchanged glances with Huang Yan and Ling Feng, and the three of them immediately acted according to the plan.

Senior Sister Huang Yan waved her jade hand, and several rays of light flew out from her hand, landing on the ground around the caravan. In an instant, a shimmering formation took shape, tightly protecting the caravan. She muttered to herself, constantly adjusting the power of the formation to ensure it was foolproof.

Ling Feng rushed towards the bandits like a flash of black lightning, his sword unsheathed, the sword light illuminating the surrounding woods. He shouted, "You've come just in time! Today is the day you die!"

The sword technique was unleashed, and there were numerous sword shadows. Each sword carried a powerful spiritual force, and the bandits fell down screaming wherever they went.

Xue Tianhan was not to be outdone. He mobilized the spiritual power in his body, and light flashed between his palms. Then he pushed out suddenly, and waves of spiritual power shot towards the bandits who were approaching the formation, repelling them.

During the battle, Xue Tianhan attacked while paying attention to the movements around him. He found that although these bandits were numerous, their strengths were uneven and their coordination was chaotic.

An idea struck him, and he shouted to Huang Yan and Ling Feng, "Senior Sister, Junior Brother, these bandits are nothing to be afraid of. We can take the initiative to attack, disrupt their formation, and end this quickly!"

Huang Yan and Ling Feng nodded in agreement after hearing this.

So, the three of them changed their tactics, with Ling Feng leading the way in front, Huang Yan maintaining the formation and following behind, and Xue Tianhan looking for opportunities on both sides to attack the bandits' weak links.

After a fierce battle, the bandits finally couldn't hold on any longer and fled in a panic, leaving behind dozens of corpses.

Xue Tianhan watched the bandits going away and secretly felt relieved. Although this battle was successful, it also made him realize that the journey ahead might not be so easy.

However, their troubles did not end there.

A few days later, when the caravan was traveling in a desolate wilderness, it was attacked by bandits again.

The bandits this time were obviously better trained than last time. They were numerous, well-equipped, and even had a few leaders with spiritual powers.

Xue Tianhan frowned, he knew that this would be a tough battle.

As soon as the bandits appeared, they quickly divided into several teams and launched a fierce attack on the caravan from different directions.

Senior Sister Huang Yan immediately increased the power of the formation, but this time the bandits seemed to be well prepared. They threw some objects emitting black aura in their hands, which were able to corrode the power of the formation.

Xue Tianhan was shocked when he saw this. He knew very well that if the formation was broken, the caravan would be in dire straits.

He made a prompt decision and said to Ling Feng, "Junior brother, go and tie up those leaders. Senior sister and I will stabilize the formation first!"

After saying that, he came to Huang Yan and together with her, injected spiritual power into the formation, trying to repair the corroded parts.

After receiving the order, Ling Feng flashed and rushed towards the leaders. His swordsmanship became more and more fierce. Each sword contained all his strength and determination. He started a thrilling battle with the leaders.

Thanks to the efforts of Xue Tianhan and Huang Yan, the formation was temporarily stabilized, but the bandits' attacks continued wave after wave, with no signs of stopping.

Xue Tianhan looked at the exhausted Senior Sister Huang Yan, feeling guilty. He knew that Senior Sister Huang Yan had consumed a lot of spiritual energy in order to maintain the formation.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Sister, you take a rest first. I'll think of a solution."

Senior Sister Huang Yan wanted to refuse, but when she saw Xue Tianhan's determined eyes, she finally nodded.

Xue Tianhan took a deep breath and decided to take a chance. With his advanced skills in formations, he mobilized all of his spiritual energy and unleashed a technique that wasn't meant for someone of his level. Combining it with the formations, he created a whole new kind of defensive power.

Once this force appeared, it was like a golden shield of light that enveloped the caravan. It not only resisted the attacks of the bandits, but also knocked the approaching bandits to the ground.

Seeing this, the bandits were shocked and slowed down their attack.

At this time, Ling Feng also successfully restrained those leaders. He seized the opportunity and used his unique skill "Qingfeng Poyun Sword". A huge sword shadow rushed into the sky, and then fell like a meteor, killing several leaders in an instant.

The bandits who had lost their leader were immediately thrown into disarray. Xue Tianhan took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. He and his junior brother Ling Feng attacked the bandits from both inside and outside, defeating them and successfully defending the caravan again.