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

Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao resumed their journey home, basking in the warm sunshine.

Despite having reached the mid-stage of Core Formation, Zhuang Yu remained highly vigilant, and no abnormality escaped his perception.

Suddenly, a familiar fluctuation of spiritual energy entered his perception range, as cold and dangerous as a venomous snake's tongue.

Zhuang Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he thought to himself, "Liu Tian is still not giving up!" The surrounding air seemed to freeze, filled with a tense atmosphere.

Wang Yao also noticed something was wrong. She subconsciously gripped Zhuang Yu's arm, a hint of unease flashing in her clear eyes.

"Zhuang Yu, long time no see." Liu Tian's sinister voice broke the brief silence as he slowly emerged from the dense forest, a fake smile on his face.

He did not rush to take action, but instead chose to negotiate.

"I know you've obtained quite a few good things in the ruins. How about we make a deal? I can exchange other treasures for the cultivation techniques and magic weapons you have." Liu Tian's greedy gaze swept over Zhuang Yu, as if he could already see all those treasures belonging to him.

Zhuang Yu sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, feigning hesitation and pondering for a moment.

"Well..." he drawled, observing Liu Tian's reaction.

Seeing that Zhuang Yu seemed to waver, Liu Tian was secretly delighted, thinking that he had grasped his weakness, and his smug look became even more obvious.

"Name your terms, as long as you agree!"

In Liu Tian's view, Zhuang Yu's silence was a harbinger of compromise.

Little did they know, Zhuang Yu was plotting how to get rid of this trouble completely.

He knew that Liu Tian was a vengeful person, and if he let him escape this time, there would be endless trouble in the future.

"I'll think about it..." A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"But before that..."

The negotiations broke down, and Liu Tian, ​​enraged and humiliated, became ferocious.

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences! Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite!" He quickly formed hand seals, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged towards him wildly. A powerful pressure swept out, and the surrounding trees trembled from the force.

"Yao'er, step back!" Zhuang Yu shielded Wang Yao behind him, his eyes fixed sharply on Liu Tian, ​​a powerful fighting spirit erupting from him.

He knew this was a life-or-death battle, and he had to go all out!

Liu Tian's attack this time was even more ferocious than before; he unleashed a new spell—"Black Fiend Cloud Mist."

In an instant, dark clouds filled the sky, black mist swirled, and beams of black light shot out from them, striking Zhuang Yu like venomous snakes.

Zhuang Yu did not dodge. He mobilized the spiritual power within his body and incorporated the power of his newly acquired technique, "Golden Light Body Protection Technique," into it.

A golden shield instantly enveloped him, and the black rays struck the shield, making a series of crisp "clanging" sounds as they were deflected.

Seeing that his attack was ineffective, Liu Tian became even more furious. He intensified his attack and ordered his men Ma Wu and Niu Liu to flank Zhuang Yu from the side.

"Hmph, mere child's play!" Zhuang Yu sneered. He first used his powerful spiritual energy to repel Ma Wu and Niu Liu, then his figure flashed and he appeared in front of Liu Tian like a ghost, engaging in fierce close combat with him.

Fists and feet clashed, spiritual energy collided, producing a series of booming sounds.

Wang Yao, watching from the sidelines, clenched her fists nervously, her palms sweating profusely. She knew that Zhuang Yu was going through a life-or-death ordeal.

Zhuang Yu gradually gained the upper hand in the battle. He seized the opportunity and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

“It’s over.” A flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a longsword that was crystal clear and exuded a chilling aura.

This is the supreme spiritual weapon he obtained in the mysterious space—the Frost Sword!

He had never used this sword before in order to conceal his strength.

As soon as the Frost Sword was drawn, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the air was filled with icy cold air.

Liu Tian was startled. He felt a strong sense of crisis and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

Zhuang Yu flicked his wrist, and the Frost Sword emitted a crisp sword cry. A dazzling white light, like lightning piercing the night sky, rushed straight towards Liu Tian.

This light was extremely fast and incredibly powerful, containing a chilling force of ice.

Liu Tian was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the light.

"Ah!" He screamed in agony as his body was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.

He stared in horror at the Frost Sword in Zhuang Yu's hand, his face filled with despair. He knew he had failed completely and would probably not escape death today.

Upon seeing this, Ma Wu and Niu Liu were terrified and turned to run away.

How could Zhuang Yu let them escape so easily?

He snorted coldly, and swung the Frost Sword again, unleashing two sharp sword energies that instantly killed the two men.

Zhuang Yu's victory filled him with a sense of accomplishment, and Wang Yao cheered excitedly as well.

"Brother Zhuang Yu, you're amazing!" Her eyes were full of admiration and love as she threw herself into Zhuang Yu's arms.

Zhuang Yu hugged her tightly, feeling her tenderness and his heart filled with warmth.

"Yao'er, we can go home now without worry." He gently stroked Wang Yao's hair and said softly.

Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly sensed an unusual aura. He abruptly looked up, gazing into the distance, his brows furrowing slightly…

"Yao'er, it seems we still have guests."

Zhuang Yu sheathed his Frost Sword, gently stroked Wang Yao's hair, and said softly, "It's alright, let's go home." The two left hand in hand, leaving behind only the corpses of Liu Tian and the others, and the lingering smell of blood in the air.

After leaving the ruins, the sky suddenly brightened, and auspicious light poured down like a waterfall, enveloping the two of them.

The colorful rays of the sunset shone brightly, creating a magical atmosphere, as if heaven and earth were cheering for their victory.

Wang Yao excitedly pointed to the sky and exclaimed, "Brother Zhuang Yu, look! It's so beautiful!" Zhuang Yu smiled slightly, his heart also filled with joy.

Although the trip to the ruins was fraught with danger, it was ultimately very rewarding.

He not only obtained precious cultivation techniques and magical treasures, but his strength was also greatly enhanced. More importantly, he successfully protected Wang Yao, which made him extremely proud.

On their way back, the two passed through a small town with a bustling market where people came and went and shouts filled the air.

Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao found a teahouse to rest, where they sipped tea and listened to the cultivators around them discussing recent major events.

"Have you heard? The Spirit Realm is about to open!" "The Spirit Realm? That's a wonderful place! It's said to be full of opportunities. If you're lucky, you can obtain rare and precious materials, and even the inheritance of ancient immortals!" "However, the Spirit Realm is also full of dangers. It's said to be filled with powerful demonic beasts and all sorts of deadly traps. A slight mistake can cost you your life."

Spirit Realm?

Zhuang Yu's heart stirred. He had heard of this place before. It was said to be a space independent of the cultivation world, which would only open once every hundred years.

It is full of opportunities, but also fraught with dangers.

"Brother Zhuang Yu, what are you thinking about?" Wang Yao asked curiously when she saw that Zhuang Yu seemed lost in thought.

"I was thinking about the Spirit Realm." Zhuang Yu snapped out of his thoughts and told Wang Yao about the rumors he had heard about the Spirit Realm.

After hearing this, Wang Yao's eyes were also filled with longing.

"Brother Zhuang Yu, let's go to the Spirit Realm too!" Zhuang Yu looked at Wang Yao's expectant eyes and his heart wavered.

He knew the Spirit Realm was full of dangers, but he also longed for more opportunities to improve his strength.

"Okay, let's go together!" Zhuang Yu finally agreed to Wang Yao's request.

He knew it would be a challenging journey, but he was prepared.

Spirit Realm, here I come!