The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 132 After Song Han arrived, they stepped into the black light together.

Bili, on the other hand, devoted himself wholeheartedly to practicing his boxing techniques. His punches were not only incredibly fierce, but each strike also exuded an unstoppable momentum. He knew that boxing training required a balance of power and skill; only by mastering both could one unleash its full potential. Therefore, he spent a significant amount of time each day practicing, constantly improving his strength and technique.

Ji Mi, on the other hand, cultivated a healing technique. Her healing abilities were not only incredibly powerful, but each cultivation session also allowed her to feel a warm energy. She knew that healing techniques were extremely rare in the cultivation world, yet they could save people from danger. Therefore, she cherished this opportunity to cultivate and diligently practiced and comprehended the technique every day.

Shen Lixi, on the other hand, cultivated a mysterious technique. This technique not only allowed his strength to advance by leaps and bounds, but also allowed him to feel a mysterious power flowing within his body after each practice session. He knew that this technique might be the key to his breakthrough in cultivation, so he spent a great deal of time every day cultivating and comprehending it.

They know that only through continuous effort can they realize their dreams.

In the process, they became more united and trusted each other more. They knew that only by working together could they overcome future difficulties.

Ten days later.

Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei were enjoying tea and discussing philosophy in a teahouse in the county town when they suddenly heard familiar footsteps. Looking up, they saw Song Han leading a group of people in. Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei exchanged a glance, both understanding that Song Han's arrival must be related to the path to immortality.

"Shen Lixi, Luo Yifei, I didn't expect to meet you here. I heard you've also come for the path to immortality. I was just about to take some people to explore it. How about we travel together?" Song Han walked up to the two of them and said bluntly.

Shen Lixi nodded slightly, though he harbored doubts, he didn't reveal them. He knew that at this crucial moment, more strength meant more security. And Song Han, as one of the leaders of the Tang Clan swordsmen, was naturally a force to be reckoned with.

“Okay, let’s act together then. Qi Yuan and the others are here too, we can discuss a plan together,” Shen Lixi replied.

Over the next few days, they began intensive preparations for exploring the path to immortality. Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei briefed Song Han on Qi Yuan and the others, and together they discussed the specific action plan. They knew that the journey to immortality was fraught with unknowns and dangers, and they had to be fully prepared.

Three days later, on a clear morning, they arrived at the entrance to the Path to Immortality. This place was once the site of Lanting County, now a ruin. In the center of the ruins, a huge stone pillar stood, with a cloud of black light emanating from beneath it. This was their destination—the legendary teleportation altar, also known as the time tunnel by Luo Yifei and Shen Lixi.

Here, they encountered cultivators from various countries. Song Han saw Song Leng, who had arrived early and was stationed there on behalf of the Tang Kingdom. Luo Yifei saw Shi Hao and Han Yue, representing the Wu and Yan Kingdoms respectively. Shen Lixi saw Hu Hanhui, who was representing the Liao Kingdom. All these cultivators were waiting here for the opening of the Path to Immortality.

He Shihui met his fellow disciple, Fang Xiaocong, from the fifth branch of the Sword Immortal Sect. Fang Xiaocong represented the Southern Han Kingdom in their quest for immortality. Chu Ji, on the other hand, met Yuwen Yan, a general of the Chu Kingdom. Although the two knew each other, they did not recognize each other because Chu Ji was wearing a mask.

"Shen Lixi, you're here." Hu Hanhui recognized Shen Lixi at a glance and walked over to greet her warmly.

"Yes, Brother Hu, it's been a long time," Shen Lixi replied with a smile.

“Yes, it’s been a long time since we last met on the Northern Frontier battlefield. Has your cultivation improved?” Hu Hanhui asked with concern.

Shen Lixi shook her head and admitted, "Although there has been some progress, I am still far from the true peak."

Hu Hanhui patted Shen Lixi on the shoulder and encouraged her, "Don't be discouraged, we're all in the same boat. The path to immortality isn't easy to find, but as long as we don't give up, we'll always have a chance."

Shen Lixi nodded, a warm feeling welling up inside him. He knew how important it was to have the companionship and encouragement of friends on this journey full of unknowns and dangers.

Just then, Song Han walked over and said loudly, "Alright, everyone's here. Let's enter the Path to Immortality now."

Everyone nodded in agreement, knowing they had waited far too long for this moment. They strode resolutely towards the black mist, their faces filled with anticipation and tension.

The moment they stepped into the mist of light, the entire world seemed to vanish. They felt enveloped by a powerful force, their bodies rapidly traversing through space and time. The surrounding scenery became blurry and distorted, as if they were in a fantastical dream.

This feeling lasted for a long time until they suddenly stopped. When they opened their eyes, they were greeted by an unfamiliar scene. They were in a vast valley, surrounded by towering peaks that seemed to reach into the clouds, and the air was filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

They knew they had successfully traversed the time tunnel and arrived at the Xuan Tian Continent. Their journey to immortality had officially begun.

"Is this the legendary starting point of the path to immortality?" Luo Yifei looked around at the scenery, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and couldn't help but ask.

Song Han nodded slightly, his gaze deep and resolute, as if he had anticipated all of this. He said softly, "I'm sure this is the starting point of the path to immortality."

Upon hearing Song Han's confirmation, everyone became excited. They began searching for clues everywhere, hoping to find the secret to the path to immortality. They walked cautiously along the edge of the valley, each step filled with anticipation and tension.

However, as time went by, they found nothing special. The valley seemed no different from any other valley, with nothing particularly remarkable about it. The trees were lush, the birds sang, and the flowers bloomed; everything seemed so harmonious and peaceful.

"Is this really the battlefield from not long ago? Or has the war ended and the battlefield been completely cleaned up?" Dugu Xin asked doubtfully. His brows were furrowed, and he seemed somewhat disappointed with the result.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the depths of the valley. The light was as brilliant as the rising sun, instantly illuminating the entire valley. Everyone was drawn to this unexpected light and looked up.

"What's that?" Shen Lixi asked in surprise, pointing at the light. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement, as if she couldn't wait to find out.

Everyone looked in the direction Shen Lixi was pointing, and saw that the light was getting brighter and brighter, as if something was slowly emerging from it. The outline in the light gradually became clearer, as if a huge portal was slowly opening.

Filled with curiosity and excitement, they walked towards the light. Every step was tinged with anticipation and nervousness, as if they were about to unveil an ancient mystery. As they drew closer, the outline of the portal became clearer and clearer, as if it were opening a door to another world for them.