Soul travels through the world of immortality

When Li Mingyang and his companions set out on this unknown journey with full curiosity and expectation, they were as excited as explorers who were about to unveil the mystery. They followed the mysterious warrior closely, as if being pulled by an invisible force, and slowly moved forward along the winding path. On both sides of the road, lush branches and leaves intertwined into a green sky, and the sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, like a beautiful and dreamy painting.

Along the way, everyone was silent, but their hearts were full of speculation and imagination. What secrets were hidden in this mysterious place? What would the legendary old man look like? With these questions, they finally reached the end of the path.

A simple and elegant courtyard appeared in front of them, surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, with pleasant scenery. In the middle of the courtyard, a white-haired old man was sitting on a stone bench. He was dressed in a white robe, with an upright posture and extraordinary temperament, giving people a feeling of immortality. At this moment, the expectations in the hearts of Li Mingyang and others were instantly ignited, like a blazing bonfire, hot and strong, as if it would break through the sky and reach the top of the clouds.

Everyone walked into the courtyard carefully, and after standing still, the mysterious warrior respectfully bowed to the old man, and then quietly stepped aside. The old man slightly opened his eyes, and two sharp eyes flashed through the crowd like lightning, and finally fixed firmly on Li Mingyang. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and everything around became extremely quiet. Only the old man's deep and sharp eyes shot straight into Li Mingyang's heart.

At first, the conversation was like a spring breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable. The old man had a kind face and a smile on his face. His smile was like a beam of warm sunshine shining on everyone. His tone was even more amiable, just like a respected, generous and kind elder who was leisurely chatting with the younger generation about family matters.

However, as time passed quietly, and as the topic progressed and deepened step by step, the old man's expression began to change subtly.

At first, the corners of his eyes were just slightly wrinkled, then his brows became tighter and tighter, and in the end he became extremely serious, as if a thick layer of dark clouds was covering his weathered face.

At the same time, the words that slowly came out of his mouth were like a violent storm that suddenly descended upon the world without any warning.

Every word carried the force of thunder, ruthlessly striking the most vulnerable line of defense deep in the hearts of Li Mingyang and others.

Especially when Li Mingyang's ears caught those crucial sentences, he felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible giant hand and suddenly sank.

In an instant, a chill rose from the soles of my feet and quickly spread throughout my body.

The fresh blood color on his originally ruddy face was fading away at an astonishing speed, as if it was roughly wiped away by an invisible hand. In just a blink of an eye, his face was as pale as paper, without a trace of blood color, like a corpse that had just died, without any vitality at all, as if all the vitality of life had been completely drained away in this instant.

Looking at his eyes again, the eyes that once sparkled with brilliance, full of infinite longing and beautiful hopes, are now gradually extinguished like a burnt-out candle, dim without a trace of light. They are no longer bright and moving, but more like two stars falling from the sky, falling straight into the bottomless dark abyss, and lost in the endless night.

The deep despair swept over him like a raging sea, completely engulfing him in an instant, leaving him no room to breathe. The sense of loss that could not be concealed was like a cold and heavy chain that tightly wrapped around his soul. No matter how he struggled and resisted, he could not get rid of it and could only watch himself sink step by step.

At this moment, even the air around him seemed to be affected by his low mood, becoming more and more solemn and depressing. Every time he took a breath, he could feel a heavy weight pressing on his chest, making it extremely difficult to breathe, almost suffocating.

In this quiet place far away from the hustle and bustle of the world and surrounded by mountains, there is a mysterious sect hidden. The reason why this sect chose to live in seclusion here is actually hidden behind a little-known but crucial reason - that is to resist an ancient curse from thousands of years ago.

The white-haired old man was slightly hunched, but his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything in the world. At this moment, he was standing in front of an ancient hall, facing many young disciples, and telling this long-forgotten past in a low and steady voice. Although the years had carved deep wrinkles on his face, his voice still contained an unshakable belief that moved people.

This ancient curse is said to have originated from a world-shaking war thousands of years ago. At that time, evil forces ravaged the world and countless lives were lost. In the end, the righteous people rose up to resist, and after a hard and arduous battle, they finally sealed the evil forces temporarily. However, just as the dawn of victory was about to come, a dark energy quietly infiltrated the camp of the righteous side and imposed a terrible curse. This curse follows people like a shadow, passed down from generation to generation, and brings endless disasters and pain to those affected.

Since then, this sect has shouldered the responsibility of removing the curse. They have passed it down from generation to generation, constantly exploring ways to break it, and silently guarding the peace of the world. Although they have gone through thousands of years of vicissitudes, they have never given up hope, firmly believing that one day they will be able to completely eliminate this ancient curse and return the world to peace and light.

He slowly closed his eyes, then squinted them slightly, his gaze seemed to penetrate the void in front of him, extending straight into the distant past. It was as if he had passed through a long and deep time tunnel and suddenly returned to the thrilling and unforgettable battle scene.

"Thinking back to those days..." He muttered to himself, his voice deep and distant, as if coming from the depths of time. "At that time, an extremely evil demon king, who was filled with a desire for destruction, suddenly appeared without any warning. This demon king was extremely cruel, and wherever he passed, no grass grew, leaving behind only endless ruins and wailing."

"Instantly, the originally peaceful and harmonious world became unrecognizable. Lives were destroyed, corpses were everywhere; mountains and rivers were broken, and the earth was broken; the world fell into an endless suffering. People were terrified and fled everywhere, but there was nowhere to hide."

"At this critical moment of life and death, our ancestors resolutely stepped forward. With firm beliefs and fearless courage, they united closely with other people with the same sense of justice. Everyone fought side by side, fought bloody battles, and never retreated."

"What a tragic battle it was! Every step forward came at a huge price. The blood dyed the ground red and the tears blurred the vision of the soldiers. But even so, they did not hesitate or fear at all. Because they knew very well that if they could not defeat this evil force, the whole world would be completely destroyed."

“After countless arduous battles and countless hardships and dangers, our ancestors finally succeeded in sealing the source of all evil in a mysterious place. At that moment, cheers rang out, and everyone thought that peace was about to come and the disaster would end.”

"However, who could have imagined that when the devil was about to die, he would do everything he could to cast an extremely vicious curse. This curse was like an invisible sword, deeply hurting everyone's heart."

"Since then, new evil forces have quietly emerged like ghosts every once in a while. These evil forces are insidious and cunning, and they are deliberately planning how to break through the solid seal and release the terrible demon king again, so that the world will fall into the abyss of darkness again."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang, who had been listening quietly, could no longer suppress the anxiety that surged in his heart, like a volcano about to erupt. He suddenly stood up and clenched his fists tightly. Because he was using too much force, his nails were deeply embedded in his palms, but he didn't feel any pain at all.

He opened his eyes wide and asked impatiently, "Then is my parents' death also related to this?" His eyes shot straight at the old man like two lightning bolts, as if he wanted to see through him and find the answer he wanted from his eyes. Because he was too excited, his voice trembled slightly and was a little hoarse, which not only contained an extreme desire for the truth of the matter, but also mixed with deep fear and unconcealable uneasiness.

Facing Li Mingyang's eager and almost crazy questioning, the old man showed a sympathetic look that was not easily noticed. He sighed softly, and this sigh seemed to carry a heavy burden, which made people feel even heavier after hearing it. Then, he slowly raised his head, looked at Li Mingyang's expectant eyes, and said slowly: "My child, I'm really sorry, I'm afraid this matter will disappoint you greatly. I have personally led people to carefully check all the information that has been preserved since the founding of our sect, but unfortunately, I have not found even a little record related to your parents. In my opinion, your father and mother may have been unfortunately involved in a fierce fight that has nothing to do with our sect. As for what caused this fight and how they suffered misfortune, it is really unknown at present..." At the end, the old man shook his head helplessly, looking very lonely.

Hearing this, Li Mingyang felt a piercing chill rising rapidly from the soles of his feet like an icy poisonous snake, and then spreading to his entire body at an alarming speed. The chill was like the harshest wind in winter, mercilessly penetrating his clothes and invading his bones, causing him to shiver.

He was full of expectations, thinking that he had found the key clue to solve the mystery of his parents' death. But now the cruel reality hit him hard like a heavy hammer, shattering all his previous efforts and hopes. For a moment, despair, loss, anger and other complex emotions intertwined, setting off a surging storm in his heart.

Ah Yun and Li Li, who were standing nearby, noticed the sudden change in Li Mingyang's expression, and they hurried forward, trying to comfort his wounded heart with words. However, despite their sincere and caring words, their eyes still revealed deep helplessness and disappointment that could not be concealed.

At this moment, the old man who had been silent all the time suddenly spoke. His deep and wise eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, and he easily saw through Li Mingyang's inner thoughts at the moment. He said slowly: "Young man, although the current situation may make you feel frustrated and helpless, since you have come here, you might as well learn more about the true face of this world. You must know that on this vast continent, there are countless unknown secrets and dangers hidden."

After a pause, the old man continued earnestly, "Fighting against evil and protecting those innocent lives is the sacred responsibility that every one of us practitioners should shoulder. Even if there is no definite answer here about your parents, I still hope that you can inherit their legacy, bravely devote yourself to the cause of justice, and become a powerful force that protects light and dispels darkness. I believe that as long as you work hard and persevere, the truth will come out one day, and you will definitely be able to fulfill your parents' unfulfilled wish!"

Li Mingyang stood there quietly, as if time had stopped. The only thing left in the world was him and the thoughts that kept interweaving in his heart. After a long time, he slowly raised his head, his eyes were firm but also revealed a hint of confusion. The confusion was like layers of fog shrouding his eyes, but underneath this confusion, there was an unshakable determination burning fiercely.