Seven Mysterious Spaces: My Rise to Power in the Cultivation World

The morning sunlight shone on the bluestone road, adding to the tranquility of the town.

In the days following the decisive battle, the town seemed to awaken from a nightmare, returning to its former hustle and bustle and vitality.

The inn's business picked up, and the owner's face was full of smiles as he praised Zhuang Yu as a hero to everyone he met.

Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao settled into the inn and spent the next few days recuperating and recovering.

Having experienced the battle with Li Hei, Zhuang Yu gained a clearer understanding of his own strength.

He knew that the path to immortality was long and arduous, and Li Hei was but a drop in the ocean; the challenges ahead would only be more severe.

"Young Master, when shall we leave?" Wang Yao asked softly as she straightened Zhuang Yu's clothes.

"No rush, let's wait a couple more days," Zhuang Yu said calmly, gazing at the bustling crowd outside the window.

These past two days, he has been thinking about the process of fighting Li Hei.

Although Li Hei is ruthless, his strength should not be underestimated.

In particular, the traps he set were interconnected, one after another. If it weren't for the guidance of the mysterious space and his own extraordinary wit, he would probably have already lost his life.

"Although Li Hei is despicable, the formations and traps he set up are quite ingenious," Zhuang Yu muttered to himself.

"Is the young master praising him?" Wang Yao covered her mouth and chuckled, her beautiful eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Of course not. I just feel that I learned something from him." Zhuang Yu shook his head, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. In the future, when I encounter enemies, I can't take such risks like this again."

“Young Master is right, we must be careful in everything we do.” Wang Yao nodded obediently, but in her heart she was filled with admiration for Zhuang Yu.

Zhuang Yu stood up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance.

The rolling mountains appeared and disappeared in the clouds and mist, as if beckoning him to embark on a new adventure.

"Let's go, it's time to get ready." Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, turned to Wang Yao and said, "A new journey has begun."

Wang Yao was slightly taken aback, then a joyful smile appeared on her face.

She quietly walked behind Zhuang Yu, her gaze tenderly fixed on his tall, straight back, her eyes filled with...

Wang Yao watched Zhuang Yu quietly from the side, her eyes filled with admiration.

She gently approached Zhuang Yu and said, "You're really amazing. I feel so safe with you around." Zhuang Yu sensed her dependence, reached out and patted her head, and a warm feeling spread between them.

After calming down, Zhuang Yu began to organize the gains from this trip.

He categorized Li Hei's magical artifacts, elixirs, and talismans one by one. Although these things were of little use to him, they were invaluable treasures to Wang Yao.

"Take these things." Zhuang Yu handed a storage bag to Wang Yao.

"This won't do, these are all young masters..."

"Take it. Since you're with me, I certainly won't treat you badly," Zhuang Yu interrupted her with a smile. "Besides, I have even better ones here."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yao no longer declined and gratefully accepted the storage bag.

She knew that Zhuang Yu was good to her, and she also needed to work hard to improve her own strength so that she could better stay by his side.

After dealing with the spoils of war, Zhuang Yu began to study the formations and traps set by Li Hei.

He discovered that although these formations were ingenious, they were not invincible; as long as one grasped their patterns, they could be easily broken.

"It seems this Li Hei isn't much of a threat after all." Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

He took out the jade slip he had found on Li Hei and probed it with his divine sense.

The jade slip contained Li Hei's cultivation techniques and some insights.

"what?"

Zhuang Yu suddenly let out a soft "Eh," a look of surprise on his face.

He discovered that there was actually a faint fluctuation of divine consciousness hidden within this jade slip.

"Could it be..."

A thought struck him, and he once again probed the jade slip with his divine sense, carefully sensing it.

After a moment, his expression turned serious.

"I see……"

Zhuang Yu muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Young master, what's wrong?" Wang Yao asked with concern when she noticed his unusual expression.

"It's nothing." Zhuang Yu shook his head and put the jade slip away. "I just discovered some interesting things."

He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance.

"It seems we should leave."

"Where to go?"

"Go to one..."

Zhuang Yu paused, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"Go to a place where I can become stronger."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a strange power surge out from his body and envelop him.

"This is……"

Before he could react, he vanished from the spot.

"Son!"

Wang Yao exclaimed in surprise, only to find the room empty.

"Welcome back."

An old voice rang in my ears.

Zhuang Yu opened his eyes and found himself in a vast, white space.

"You are……"

He looked around, but saw no one.

"No need to look anymore, I'm right here beside you."

The voice rang out again, as if it were right next to his ear, yet it was everywhere.

"Who are you? Where is this place?"

"here it is……"

The voice paused, as if hesitating about something.

"This is where your destiny lies."

Zhuang Yu was plunged into darkness again, but this time, he felt no fear, only anticipation.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in that familiar, white space.

"You've done very well." The aged voice rang out again, tinged with admiration. "Your courage and wisdom are worthy of me passing on this skill to you."

A golden light slowly floated in front of Zhuang Yu. When the light dissipated, an ancient book was quietly floating there.

Zhuang Yu reached out and took it. A powerful energy fluctuation emanated from the book, causing his mind to surge.

"This is the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Technique. Once mastered, it allows one to control the power of heaven and earth's thunder tribulations." The aged voice carried a hint of majesty. "I hope you will cultivate diligently and not disappoint my expectations."

Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "This junior will do his utmost to live up to your expectations, senior!"

Before leaving the mysterious space, Zhuang Yu decided to leave the townspeople with some lasting memories.

He walked to the center of the town, and Wang Yao followed obediently beside him, watching him curiously.

"Gentlemen, it is time to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will meet again," Zhuang Yu said loudly, attracting everyone's attention. "Before I leave, I will use a little trick to repay you all for your care during this time."

After saying that, he activated the "Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Technique," and a powerful spiritual energy wave spread out from him. The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be summoned and rushed towards him madly.

"This is..." The innkeeper in the small town stared wide-eyed at the scene before him in disbelief. "What incredible power this is!"

Zhuang Yu formed a hand seal, and tiny bolts of lightning danced at his fingertips, crackling with each strike.

As he poured his true energy into it, the lightning grew brighter and brighter, eventually coalescing into a dazzling ball of lightning that illuminated the night sky over the entire town.

"Go!"

Zhuang Yu gave a soft shout and threw the lightning ball into the air.

The ball of lightning exploded in the air, turning into countless tiny arcs of electricity that rained down.

"boom!"

A loud bang seemed to shake the entire town.

A gasp of astonishment erupted from the crowd; they had never witnessed such a breathtaking sight.

Zhuang Yu withdrew his power, turned to look at Wang Yao, and a confident smile appeared on his lips: "Let's go."

Wang Yao nodded emphatically, her eyes shining with admiration.

They left the town and embarked on a new journey.

After Zhuang Yu led Wang Yao away from the town, they proceeded cautiously. But he didn't know...