Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Zhang Peng watched the departing figure of the black-clad immortal, his brow furrowed, a wave of unease washing over him. He knew all too well that in this immortal realm where strength reigned supreme, a single misstep could plunge one into utter destruction. The glimmer of hope brought by the "Records of the Spirit Realm" was now shrouded in gloom.

Back at his residence, Zhang Peng immediately retrieved the ancient book and began to study it carefully again, hoping to find a way to deal with the crisis or more clues about the Abyss of Stars. His fingers gently traced the yellowed pages, each character seemingly containing endless mysteries. As he delved deeper, he discovered that the ancient book mentioned that the entrance to the Abyss of Stars was not fixed, but would change location according to the movement of the stars and the appearance of special celestial phenomena. Furthermore, the entrance was protected by powerful restrictions, and only those who mastered specific methods of opening it could enter.

"What should I do..." Zhang Peng muttered to himself, lost in thought. The method to open the entrance to the Abyss of Stars was only mentioned briefly in the ancient books. It required finding three treasures called "Starry Spirit Pearls." These three spirit pearls were scattered in different mysterious places in the Immortal Realm, and each place had a powerful protective force.

Meanwhile, in a hidden palace within the Celestial Palace, a black-clad immortal stood respectfully before a white-haired elder. "Reporting to the Celestial Venerable," the black-clad immortal said in a low, respectful voice, "Zhang Peng, who recently ascended, seems to have discovered the 'Records of the Spirit Realm' in the library."

The white-haired old man frowned slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "This book concerns the secrets of the Immortal Realm. We must not let him easily learn its secrets. Go and keep an eye on him. If there is any unusual activity, report to me immediately."

"Yes, Immortal Venerable." The black-clad immortal acknowledged the order and withdrew, his figure disappearing into the darkness.

After pondering for a long time at his residence, Zhang Peng decided to first search for clues about the "Starry Spirit Orbs." He knew that these three spirit orbs were key to entering the Abyss of Stars. He left his residence and headed towards the Immortal Palace's information exchange market. Perhaps he could find out the whereabouts of the spirit orbs there.

The intelligence trading market was located on the edge of the Celestial Palace, a place where all sorts of people mingled. Rare treasures, cultivation manuals, and intelligence circulated here. As soon as Zhang Peng stepped into the market, he was overwhelmed by the cacophony.

"Come and see! The latest cultivation technique, it's three times faster!"

"Clues to an ancient magical artifact for sale. Price negotiable!"

Zhang Peng weaved through the crowd, searching for information related to the "Starry Spirit Pearl." Suddenly, he heard people whispering in a corner.

"Have you heard? Recently, some strange lights have appeared deep in the Misty Forest. Some people speculate that it may be the appearance of some kind of treasure."

"Could it be the legendary Starry Spirit Orb?"

Zhang Peng's heart stirred, and he immediately walked towards that corner. He saw two immortals dressed in gray robes sitting there, with several cups of spiritual wine in front of them.

"Fellow Daoists, I just overheard you discussing the Misty Forest. Could you please elaborate?" Zhang Peng asked politely.

The two immortals looked at him warily, and one of them said, "Who are you? What are you asking about this?"

Zhang Peng smiled slightly, "My name is Zhang Peng. I have a slight interest in all kinds of treasures. If you can provide any clues, I will reward you handsomely." As he spoke, he took out several precious spirit crystals and placed them on the table.

Upon seeing the spirit crystal, the two immortals' eyes lit up. One of them took the spirit crystal and said, "This Misty Forest is extremely dangerous. Not only are there powerful demonic beasts inside, but there are also all sorts of strange mist restrictions. However, recently someone did see a strange light deep in the forest, but as for whether it is the Starry Spirit Pearl, we are not sure."

Zhang Peng nodded. "Thank you both. May I ask where this Misty Forest is?"

The two immortals told Zhang Peng the location of the Misty Forest. After thanking them, he left the information trading market.

Back at his lodgings, Zhang Peng began preparing for his journey to the Misty Forest. He took out his magical artifacts, examined them carefully, and prepared some pills and talismans for any eventuality. However, unbeknownst to him, after he left, the two immortals were taken away by the black-clad immortal.

"Tell me, what did you say to Zhang Peng?" The black-clad immortal's voice was icy and full of threat.

The two immortals trembled with fear and recounted their conversation with Zhang Peng in detail.

"Hmph, he really does want to go to the Misty Forest to find the Starry Spirit Pearl." The black-clad immortal sneered. "Very well, I'll see just how capable he is." With that, he waved his hand, and the two immortals fainted.

Zhang Peng was completely unaware of the approaching danger. Full of anticipation, he embarked on his journey to the Misty Forest. He knew that unknown dangers and challenges awaited him, but for the sake of returning to Earth, he was fearless…