After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

With a stand-in leading the way, Chu Luobai and Gu Lin were able to walk much more steadily.

The maze had a complex layout, and apart from the alternating flashes of green and purple light, there was no other light at all.

These two eerie colors further enhance the bizarre atmosphere.

"Not this way."

Gu Lin manipulated the substitute, turning it onto another path.

Fortunately, these vines do not seem to attack people on their own.

The two followed the stunt double deeper into the building, their heartbeats growing louder and louder.

Through the gaps in the vines, you can see a heart-like object that is as tall as two or three people and is tightly wrapped by the vines.

Each time that 'heart' beats, it makes a thumping sound.

Inside the heart, there seemed to be another figure, separated by a thick wall of vines, and not clearly visible.

Gu Lin was overjoyed. Just as he controlled his substitute to move forward, he was knocked away by a huge vine that suddenly sprang out from the shadows.

The stand-in crashed into the vine wall and was instantly pierced by the sharp thorns.

The spiritual power attached to it was completely leaked, and the substitute returned to the form of a talisman.

Seeing his stand-in shatter in the blink of an eye, Gu Lin couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

Suddenly, several whooshing sounds rang in my ears.

Countless black vines shot out from the shadows, attacking Gu Lin.

Before he could react, his wrist was grabbed by a tremendous force.

The sharp sword energy grazed past him, instantly slicing the vines into several pieces.

"Be careful."

Chu Luobai whispered his instructions, and the sword in his hand flashed again, directly meeting the vines that attacked again.

Gu Lin stood behind Chu Luobai, only hearing the gusts of wind.

The sound of sword energy severing vines mingled with the thunderous pounding of a heart.

He wasn't unfamiliar with teaming up with sword cultivators, but being protected by a female sword cultivator, and so thoroughly at that...

This is truly the first time.

As more and more vines attacked, Gu Lin took out a talisman and held it between his fingers.

Just as I was about to ask if I needed help, I felt myself being enveloped in white.

Sword energy formed a layer of sword aura that surrounded him.

The vines were snapped in two by the sword energy as soon as they got close.

Gu Lin was startled.

He had some knowledge of how sword cultivators practiced.

Those who can cultivate sword energy must either have an extraordinary talent for swordsmanship.

Either one has to practice diligently for many years, mastering at least one sword technique to perfection, and then suddenly achieve enlightenment.

Chu Luobai is so young, he is most likely the former.

He is exceptionally gifted in swordsmanship.

"I really underestimated this sword cultivator..."

Gu Lin thought to himself, put away the talisman in his hand, and followed closely behind Chu Luobai.

This vine maze was not dangerous at first; it was only after people went deeper that it began to reveal its true nature.

The closer you get to that purple heart, the denser the attacking vines become.

Outside the sword aura, there were almost entirely fragments of these vines.

"Follow closely."

Seeing that the path ahead was completely blocked by vines, Chu Luobai simply slashed at the vine wall beside him with his sword.

Bang!

The sword energy collided with the vines, instantly creating a large hole in the wall.

"go!"

Chu Luobai raised her hand and pushed Gu Lin out through the broken hole.

He chopped off dozens of vines with a backhand stroke, then flashed out of the cave entrance as well.

Once outside the vine maze, the vines seemed to be restricted and retracted.

"Are you injured?"

After confirming that all the vines had retreated, Chu Luobai turned to look at Gu Lin with relief.

"With Fellow Daoist Chu providing such comprehensive protection, it would be unreasonable for me to get injured."

Gu Lin joked, pointing to something in the distance as he continued.

"We've really hit the jackpot this time."

Chu Luobai looked in the direction Gu Lin was pointing.

The enormous purple heart that they had previously glimpsed through the crack was now fully revealed before their eyes.

Boom!

Boom!

The purple 'heart' contracted continuously, beating just like the human heart.

Through the outer translucent membrane, a human figure can be seen immersed in the purple liquid inside.

The vine-like things extending from the humanoid body connected all the way up.

There is a circular gap surrounded by vines.

In that gap, a pure white Gu worm floated.

The spiritual energy around the Gu worm was so dense that it almost materialized.

It was particularly unusual at the edge of this realm where spiritual energy was scarce.

The vines extending from the white Gu worm covered the entire space, with the tips of each vine intertwined.

It resembles a spider cocoon formed by prey trapped in a spider web.

One by one, they fell from mid-air.

A quick glance revealed hundreds of cocoons hanging down throughout the cave.

"Have we stumbled into the spider demon's web cave?"

Chu Luobai stared intently at the cocoons. If her cultivation hadn't been suppressed, she would have been able to use her divine sense to investigate them.

Now, she can only rely on her eyes to observe carefully.

"The demon race was driven back to the demon realm a thousand years ago. What if we really run into them here?"

"This spider demon has a thousand years of cultivation, tsk tsk, Fellow Daoist Chu, I'm afraid I can't guarantee your safety."

Gu Lin also cautiously looked around, answering Chu Luobai in a relaxed tone.

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On the other side, the Blackstone Sect.

Zu Yang's expression was indifferent, even with a slight smile.

Gong Bieye stared intently at Zu Yang, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

When has the Immortal Alliance ever encountered such a tough opponent?

Just as the alliance leader said, the Qingyun Sword Sect, a sect that is so unruly, should be kicked out.

"So, your Qingyun Sword Sect intends to defy the Immortal Alliance's decision?"

A powerful pressure emanated from Gong Bieye, pressing down on Zu Yang and Zhao Jingren.

"It's just Zu Yang's willful act; how can it be elevated to the level of a sect?"

Zu Yang smiled calmly, and the pressure of his peak Dao Integration Realm power poured out without any concealment.

In an instant, he suppressed Gong Bieye's imposing manner.

“Enforcer Gong, how about we compromise? You enforce your law, and I will save my people.”

While Zu Yang spoke of discussing it, the oppressive aura emanating from him intensified.

Gong Bieye frowned, his spiritual power surging wildly within him, but no matter what he did, he couldn't overpower Zu Yang.

"Hmph, just don't cross the line."

In the end, he could only snort coldly and leave in resentment.

"Tch, a mere law enforcement officer acting so arrogantly? Senior brother, are you sure you can use your spiritual power?"

Zhao Jingren glared at Gong Bieye, then looked at Zu Yang with concern.

"It's alright. Once we've dealt with everything near the Black Stone Sect and the follow-up from the Nine Heavens Pill Sect arrives tomorrow, we'll head to the Autumn Kingdom."

"The situation over there isn't looking good..."