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

After Zhuang Yu left with Wang Yao, he did not find a secluded place to hide as everyone expected.

He knew the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime, so it was better to take the initiative than to passively defend.

Moreover, news of the ancient treasure's imminent reappearance has spread like wildfire throughout the cultivation world.

If that's the case, why doesn't he go and join in the fun?

"Yao'er, let's go to that valley again." Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a playful smile.

Wang Yao nodded obediently; she always unconditionally supported Zhuang Yu's decisions.

“Brother Zhuang Yu, whatever you say goes.”

While everyone was eagerly anticipating the birth of the ancient treasure, Zhuang Yu, along with Wang Yao, quietly arrived at the mountain range above the valley.

"Brother Zhuang Yu, why aren't we in the valley?" Wang Yao asked, looking at the dark mass of people below.

In her view, since it is a competition for ancient treasures, one should naturally seize the initiative the moment the treasures appear.

Zhuang Yu smiled mysteriously and gently tapped Wang Yao's forehead with his finger.

“Silly boy, the most dangerous place is the safest place. They all thought I would confront them head-on in the valley like last time, but they never expected that we would approach the ancient treasure from here.”

The mountain wind howled, causing Zhuang Yu's robes to flutter loudly.

He looked down at the crowd below, who appeared as tiny as ants, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Chen Ba, Li Si... and some new faces. It seems the competition this time is even fiercer than I imagined," Zhuang Yu muttered to himself, a hint of excitement in his voice.

Wang Yao nestled beside Zhuang Yu, feeling his presence and a sense of security filling her heart.

Although she didn't understand Zhuang Yu's plan, she believed that Zhuang Yu would be able to turn danger into safety and create a miracle once again.

Zhuang Yu took out a talisman with intricate patterns from his storage bag and affixed it to Wang Yao's body.

"This is a concealment talisman that can hide your presence, so they won't be able to detect us."

After doing all this, Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and looked firmly toward the center of the valley.

"The show is about to begin..." He took out a black stone from his sleeve, held it in his palm, and the stone emitted a faint light.

In the valley, Chen Ba sat cross-legged, gripping a giant axe tightly in his hand, surrounded by domineering spiritual power.

Beside him, Li Si trembled, glancing around furtively every now and then, afraid that a competitor might suddenly appear from somewhere.

"Boss, do you think this ancient treasure is really that powerful?" Li Si asked cautiously.

Chen Ba glanced at him sideways. "Nonsense! Otherwise, would I be wasting my time here?"

Other cultivators also displayed their unique abilities, setting up layers of formations to protect themselves within them.

Some people brandished their magical artifacts, while others chanted incantations. A tense atmosphere filled the air, and even a spark could ignite a major battle.

In the center of the valley, the energy fluctuations grew stronger and stronger, the ground began to tremble, and a dazzling light shot into the sky—an ancient treasure was about to be born!

Just as everyone was preparing to rush towards the center of the light, a sudden change occurred!

Suddenly, beams of light rose up around the valley, sealing it off completely.

"What's going on?!" Chen Ba roared, swinging his axe at the light barrier, but it was like throwing a mud ox into the sea, having no effect whatsoever.

Other cultivators also tried to attack the light barrier, but all their efforts were in vain.

Meanwhile, atop the mountain, Zhuang Yu revealed a barely perceptible smile.

The black stone in his hand shone even brighter, echoing the light in the valley.

"Yao'er, hold on tight to me." Zhuang Yu grabbed Wang Yao's slender waist, leaped into the air, and flew towards the center of the valley.

To everyone's astonishment, Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao passed directly through the light barrier as if through a thin mist, without encountering any hindrance.

This sudden change stunned everyone.

Chen Ba's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He never expected that the formation he had carefully set up would have no effect on Zhuang Yu!

Zhuang Yu landed steadily in the center of the valley, just inches away from the ancient treasure.

The ancient treasure radiated a dazzling light, as if it contained boundless power.

Just as he reached out to touch the ancient treasure, the black stone suddenly shattered, and a powerful suction force enveloped him...

Wang Yao looked at Zhuang Yu, her eyes filled with admiration. She whispered, "Brother Zhuang Yu..."

Wang Yao looked at Zhuang Yu with eyes full of admiration. "Brother Zhuang Yu, you're so smart."

Zhuang Yu patted her head and said softly, "With Yao'er here, I'll be even more determined to come up with a better plan." His gentle tone couldn't hide the shrewdness in his eyes.

He was determined to get his hands on this ancient treasure.

However, just as Zhuang Yu's hand was about to touch the ancient treasure, a black shadow flashed by, and a powerful pressure instantly enveloped the entire valley.

A tall puppet, made entirely of an unknown metal, wielding a giant sword, stood in front of Zhuang Yu.

The Ancient Treasure Guardian Puppet has awakened!

"Hmph, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." Chen Ba's voice came from the trapped crowd, his tone full of schadenfreude.

"Kid, do you think you're the only one who can scheme against others? This ancient treasure is destined to be mine!"

The puppet's giant sword slashed towards Zhuang Yu with a whistling sound, its sword aura so intense it seemed to tear space apart.

Zhuang Yu dared not be careless and quickly protected Wang Yao behind him, while simultaneously summoning his natal magic weapon—a long sword that shimmered with light.

"Yao'er, hide behind me!"

Swords flashed and clanged, the sound of metal echoing through the valley.

The puppet's power far surpassed that of the late Foundation Establishment stage, and each strike carried an overwhelming force.

Although Zhuang Yu managed to hold on with his exquisite swordsmanship and agile movements, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Several times he narrowly escaped death, his clothes were torn by the sword energy, and blood seeped out.

"Brother Zhuang Yu!" Wang Yao called out anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.

Zhuang Yu gritted his teeth, parrying the puppet's attacks while observing its weaknesses.

Although this puppet is powerful, its movements seem somewhat stiff, and its attack patterns are rather limited.

Suddenly, Zhuang Yu's gaze fell on a device that was shimmering with a faint light behind the puppet.

The device was only the size of a palm and was hidden under layers of metal plates, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.

"That's it!" A bold idea surged into Zhuang Yu's mind.

He seized the opportunity, using a nimble movement to get behind the puppet...

"Yao'er, cover me!"

Zhuang Yu seized the opportunity and used a movement technique called "Phantom Tracks," his figure transforming into several afterimages as he instantly circled behind the puppet.

This movement technique was obtained from a mysterious space; it was elusive and elusive.

With a flash of light, his longsword pierced precisely at the faintly glowing device on the puppet's back.

With a crisp "crack," the device shattered, the puppet's movements came to an abrupt halt, and its massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The surrounding cultivators were all drawn to the commotion, and they were all surprised to see Zhuang Yu so easily defeat the puppet.

Chen Ba was dumbfounded, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.

"How is this possible?! How did this kid do that?!" he roared in disbelief, his heart filled with resentment.

Li Si was so frightened that he trembled and hid behind Chen Ba, not daring to breathe.

Zhuang Yu successfully overcame the puppet hurdle, but he was still some distance from the ancient treasure.

The other cultivators in the valley also realized what was happening and summoned their magical treasures, rushing towards him.

Their eyes gleamed with greed, wishing they could tear Zhuang Yu to pieces and seize the ancient treasure he was about to obtain.

"Boy, don't even think about it!" A burly cultivator roared, swinging his giant hammer at Zhuang Yu.

"Overestimating yourself!" Zhuang Yu sneered, his figure flashing to dodge the giant hammer's attack. At the same time, he unleashed a sharp sword aura with his longsword, aiming straight for the cultivator's throat.

Other cultivators also joined the fray, unleashing a barrage of magical treasures and spells that surrounded Zhuang Yu.

Suddenly, the valley was filled with flashes of light, explosions, and chaos.

Despite being in a dangerous situation, Zhuang Yu remained completely calm.

With his exquisite movements and powerful swordsmanship, he moved freely through the crowd, like a ghost, making him elusive and unpredictable.

The longsword in his hand moved like a dragon, each swing taking a life, the blood staining the valley floor red.

Wang Yao watched Zhuang Yu's bloodied figure fighting from afar, her heart filled with worry and admiration.

She gripped the talisman in her hand tightly and silently prayed for Zhuang Yu.

Just then, a mysterious person dressed in black and wearing a bamboo hat appeared silently behind Wang Yao.

“Young lady, your friend seems to be in trouble,” the mysterious man said in a hoarse voice, with a hint of mockery in his tone.

Wang Yao turned around warily, looking at the mysterious person in front of her, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

"who are you?"

The mysterious man did not answer, but simply stretched out his hand, revealing a pill that emitted a strange light.

"This pill can help your friend. Would you like to give it a try?"

Wang Yao hesitated for a moment, but ultimately accepted the pill.

She looked at the mysterious man and asked, "Why are you helping me?"

The mysterious man smiled, said nothing, and turned to disappear into the night.

Wang Yao looked at the pill in her hand, her heart filled with doubt.

She didn't know what the pill was, nor what the mysterious person's purpose was.

But she knew that now was not the time to think about these things.

She must deliver the elixir to Zhuang Yu as soon as possible.

She took a deep breath and ran towards Zhuang Yu.

"Brother Zhuang Yu, catch!"

A pill streaked across the night sky, flying towards Zhuang Yu...

"What is this?" Zhuang Yu caught the pill and looked at Wang Yao in confusion.

Wang Yao shouted, "Eat it!"