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

Zhuang Yu stepped into the forest, where thick fog enveloped everything, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face, as if he were in a state of chaos.

All he could see was a small area in front of him, the outlines of trees appearing and disappearing in the mist like ghostly shadows.

He moved forward cautiously, each step taken with utmost care. The dry branches and leaves under his feet made a soft "crunching" sound, which was particularly clear in the silent forest.

He couldn't help but feel a little nervous; the mystery and unknown nature of this forest made him sense a potential danger.

He knew that all sorts of dangers might be lurking beneath the thick fog, whether it be ferocious beasts or deadly traps, any of which could be fatal to him.

As he walked, he kept an eye on his surroundings. He could hear the calls of unknown birds and the rustling of leaves from time to time. These sounds seemed particularly eerie in the thick fog, making him even more alert.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of something unusual shimmering beneath a massive ancient tree.

The light flickered, standing out starkly in the thick fog.

Zhuang Yu was overjoyed, and a strange excitement welled up in his heart.

He guessed that the flickering light was likely emitted by some kind of spiritual entity.

He quickened his pace and walked towards the ancient tree, his heart filled with anticipation.

As he drew closer, the light became clearer, taking on a faint blue hue.

He parted the dense grass...

"Who's there?" a sharp voice suddenly rang out.

Zhuang Yu parted the dense grass, and a fruit emitting a faint blue light came into view.

The fruit hangs on a low-lying spiritual plant, like a twinkling star in the night sky, radiating a captivating halo.

Zhuang Yu recognized it at a glance as an extremely rare Blue Star Spirit Fruit, which is said to have the miraculous effect of enhancing a cultivator's spiritual power and stabilizing their foundation.

An excited smile spread across his face, and he thought to himself, "It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to me without any effort!"

He rubbed his hands together, eagerly reaching out to pluck the Blue Star Spirit Fruit.

Just as their fingertips were about to touch the fruit, a dark shadow suddenly darted out from under the spiritual plant!

A small magical beast, resembling a squirrel but with sharp fangs, stood in front of the spirit fruit, baring its teeth and letting out a threatening growl.

Its fur stood on end like steel needles, and its scarlet eyes stared intently at Zhuang Yu, as if warning him not to come closer.

This sudden turn of events caused Zhuang Yu to pause slightly.

He sized up the little monster; although it was small, the aura it exuded was not to be underestimated.

It seems that this Blue Star Spirit Fruit is a treasure that this little guy is guarding.

Zhuang Yu was not intimidated by the little monster's fierce appearance. He smiled slightly, revealing a playful expression.

He slowly withdrew his hand, calmly took out a fragrant elixir from his storage bag, and waved it in front of the little magical beast.

"Little guy, do you want some?" Zhuang Yu said in a gentle tone, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

The little monster twitched its nose, seemingly attracted by the aroma of the elixir, and its scarlet eyes became somewhat glazed.

It stared warily at the elixir in Zhuang Yu's hand, hesitating whether to step forward.

Seeing this, Zhuang Yu threw the elixir into the air.

The little monster's eyes followed the elixir closely, and finally it couldn't resist leaping up and swallowing the elixir.

"Is it good?" Zhuang Yu asked with a smile.

The little monster licked its lips, seemingly still wanting more, and let out a low growl.

"There's something even tastier." Zhuang Yu took out another spirit pill, waved it in front of the little magical beast, then slowly placed the spirit pill on the ground, and slowly backed away, creating distance between himself and the little magical beast. At the same time, his eyes glanced at the Blue Star Spirit Fruit.

The little monster's gaze was completely drawn to the elixir. It cautiously approached the elixir and then swallowed it in one gulp.

Zhuang Yu looked at the little monster, a subtle smile appearing on his lips.

While the little monster was engrossed in the deliciousness of the elixir, he quietly reached out and plucked the Blue Star Spirit Fruit.

"I knew you'd fall for it."

The little monster launched the first attack. It was agile and extremely fast, rushing towards Zhuang Yu like a black lightning bolt.

Sharp claws drew a fierce arc in the air, aiming straight for Zhuang Yu's face.

However, Zhuang Yu was prepared. He slightly shifted his body to the side and easily dodged the little monster's attack.

The little monster missed its first attack, then quickly turned around after landing and pounced on Zhuang Yu again.

This time, Zhuang Yu didn't dodge. Instead, he reached out and grabbed the little monster's tail with lightning speed.

"Little guy, you're pretty fast, but you're no match for me." Zhuang Yu smiled and tossed the little monster into the air with a flick of his wrist.

The little monster tumbled a few times in the air before landing steadily, a hint of fear flashing in its eyes.

It knew that the human in front of it was not someone to be trifled with.

The little monster let out a sharp roar and launched another attack on Zhuang Yu.

It brandished its sharp claws, scratching and clawing incessantly, but it could never break through Zhuang Yu's defenses.

Zhuang Yu easily dodged its attacks and occasionally countered with a palm strike.

The seemingly casual palm strike contained powerful spiritual energy, repeatedly repelling the little demonic beast.

"Is that all you've got?" Zhuang Yu smiled contemptuously, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He showed no mercy, and in a flash, he appeared behind the little monster and slapped it on the back.

The little monster let out a miserable cry, blasted away by the powerful spiritual energy, and crashed heavily into a large tree.

The branches of the nearby tree shook violently from the spiritual energy, and leaves fell one after another, highlighting Zhuang Yu's powerful strength.

The little monster struggled to stand up, only to find its body paralyzed and unable to move.

Zhuang Yu walked up to it, looked down at it, and his eyes were full of mockery.

“Now, behave yourself and I’ll spare your life,” Zhuang Yu said.

The little monster let out a low growl, signifying its submission.

Zhuang Yu nodded in satisfaction and turned to walk towards the Blue Star Spirit Fruit.

He carefully picked the Blue Star Spirit Fruit, and a rich spiritual energy rushed towards him, invigorating him.

He carefully put away the spiritual fruit, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

"This was a good haul," Zhuang Yu muttered to himself, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

He looked up at the sky and realized it was getting late.

"It's time to go back..." Zhuang Yu stretched and was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly stopped and his gaze fell on a big tree not far away.

"Who's there?" Zhuang Yu sat cross-legged under the tree, adjusting his breathing for a moment. The spiritual energy of the Blue Star Spirit Fruit flowed slowly through his body, nourishing his meridians.

He closed his eyes, feeling the abundant power within him, and a sense of peace settled over him.

Suddenly, he remembered Wang Yao, the gentle and considerate girl who had always been quietly by his side.

"I wonder what she's doing now?" Zhuang Yu thought to himself, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

He imagined giving the Blue Star Spirit Fruit to Wang Yao and seeing her surprised expression, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"I'll give it to her when I get back," Zhuang Yu decided, a happy smile on his face.

This perilous forest now appeared gentle in his eyes, as if filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

After resting for a while, Zhuang Yu got up and continued walking deeper into the forest.

As he ventured deeper, the surrounding fog grew thicker and the visibility decreased.

A faint sense of oppression permeated the air, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"There seems to be some powerful being deep within this forest," Zhuang Yu thought to himself, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

He enjoys challenges and adventures; the more dangerous the place, the more it ignites his fighting spirit.

He took a deep breath, mobilized the spiritual power in his body to the extreme, and prepared to fight at any time.

"Come on, let me see what kind of being you really are!" Zhuang Yu was filled with anticipation, and his steps became more determined.

He walked forward step by step, his figure gradually disappearing into the thick fog.

Suddenly, a deep roar came from ahead, making the surrounding trees tremble.

The voice was full of majesty and power, making Zhuang Yu feel a slight unease.

He stopped and stared warily ahead.

"Roar!"

The roar sounded again, this time clearer and closer.

Zhuang Yu sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching, an aura far stronger than any of the demonic beasts he had encountered before, causing him to feel a sense of pressure.

“Interesting…” Zhuang Yu’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of excitement.

He hadn't encountered such an opponent in a long time, which made him feel excited.

In the thick fog, a huge figure slowly emerged, blotting out the sky and as majestic as a mountain.

Zhuang Yu squinted, trying to see the figure clearly, but found that the thick fog obscured his vision, and he could only vaguely see a huge outline.

"What are you?" Zhuang Yu asked loudly, his voice full of challenge.

The enormous figure did not answer, but instead let out a low roar, as if responding to Zhuang Yu's provocation.

"Hmph, playing tricks!" Zhuang Yu sneered, and a long sword gleaming with cold light appeared in his hand.

Without further hesitation, he flashed forward and charged toward the enormous figure.

"Let me see just how strong you really are!"