Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Relying on the mysterious power awakened within him, Zhang Peng successfully repelled the black-robed elder, causing the foreign forces to temporarily retreat. However, the tense atmosphere in the valley remained unchanged; everyone knew that this was merely the calm before the storm.

Lin Wan'er looked at Zhang Peng, who was exhausted but still resolute, her eyes filled with worry: "General, that old man's strength is unfathomable. He will definitely not let this go after being defeated. We must find a way to improve our strength and strengthen the defenses of the ruins as soon as possible."

Zhang Peng nodded slightly, knowing full well that Lin Wan'er was absolutely right. The old man's strength had shown him the terrifying power of cultivators, and filled him with anxiety about the upcoming decisive battle. "Miss Lin, your family has guarded the ruins for generations. Do you know what other secrets these ruins hold? Perhaps they can help us improve our strength."

Lin Wan'er pondered for a moment and said, "I once heard my family elders mention that there is a mysterious place deep within the ruins called Lingyuan. Legend has it that it contains abundant spiritual energy and is an excellent place for cultivation. However, Lingyuan is surrounded by powerful restrictions, and entering rashly would be a near certain death."

A thought struck Zhang Peng: he remembered the mysterious power awakening within him. Perhaps he could find a cultivation method that resonated with it in the Spirit Abyss, allowing him to further enhance his strength. "No matter how dangerous it is, I must try. For the sake of protecting this land, for the sake of my soldiers, I cannot back down."

Upon hearing this, Li Ming immediately stepped forward: "General, I will go with you!" The other soldiers also volunteered, their eyes filled with determination and loyalty.

Looking at everyone, Zhang Peng was deeply moved: "Alright, let's go together. But everyone must be careful and not be careless."

Led by Lin Wan'er, the group cautiously ventured deeper into the ruins. Along the way, they encountered various traps and mechanisms, but thanks to Lin Wan'er's knowledge of the ruins and Zhang Peng's careful command, they managed to avoid them all without serious incident.

Finally, they arrived at the location of the Spirit Abyss. Before them stretched a massive abyss, its bottom unseen, filled with thick mist that shimmered with strange light, as if concealing countless secrets.

“This is the Spirit Abyss,” Lin Wan’er said, pointing to the abyss. “General, look at the light in the mist; that’s the condensation of spiritual energy. But we must find a way to lift the restrictions before we can enter.”

Zhang Peng carefully observed the stone walls surrounding Lingyuan and discovered that they were covered with densely packed runes. These runes were different from those he had seen in the ruins before; they were more complex and profound. He tried to mobilize the mysterious power within his body to sense these runes.

The moment his power touched the runes, they suddenly flickered, and an ancient voice echoed in his mind: "To enter the Spirit Abyss, one must be free of distractions and guided by good intentions in order to break the seal."

Zhang Peng felt a chill run down his spine; he knew this was a test for him. He took a deep breath, clearing his mind of all distractions, and focused all his attention on guarding the border and protecting the people.

As his mind focused, the restrictions surrounding the Spirit Abyss began to slowly dissipate, and the mist gradually cleared, revealing the scene inside the Spirit Abyss. At the bottom of the Spirit Abyss, countless spirit crystals shimmered with multicolored light, and dense spiritual energy permeated the air as if it were a tangible substance.

"Such abundant spiritual energy!" Li Ming exclaimed. "Cultivating here will definitely lead to a rapid increase in strength."

Zhang Peng led the group cautiously into the Spirit Abyss. The moment they stepped inside, the dense spiritual energy surged into their bodies like a raging tide. Zhang Peng felt his meridians rejoicing, and the mysterious power within him was constantly growing stronger.

However, unbeknownst to them, at the same time they entered the Spirit Abyss, in the camp of the foreign forces, the old man in black robes was plotting with a woman. The woman had an exquisitely beautiful face, yet exuded a cold aura; she was none other than the "stand-in" for Lin Wan'er, who had previously faked her death.

"Lin Shuang, are you sure Zhang Peng and the others have entered the Spirit Abyss?" the black-robed elder asked coldly.

Lin Shuang nodded slightly: "It's absolutely true, Master. They should be cultivating in the Spirit Abyss right now, preparing for the upcoming decisive battle."

The old man in black robes sneered, "Hmph, they think entering the Spirit Abyss will increase their strength and allow them to contend with me? They're too naive. Once their cultivation is over, it will be their death day. We must launch a fatal blow when they are at their weakest."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Lin Shuang's eyes, but she quickly regained her cold expression: "Yes, Master, I will follow your arrangements."

Meanwhile, Zhang Peng and the others in the Spirit Abyss were immersed in the joy of cultivation, completely unaware that danger was approaching step by step. Whether they could safely weather this crisis, successfully improve their strength, and prepare for the final battle remained to be seen.