28: Fallen Immortal Valley

As Su Lin's words fell, the colorful auspicious clouds in the sky slowly dispersed, and the last wisp of Origin energy contained within them was completely absorbed by the Nascent Soul in Su Lin's body.

He only felt refreshed and invigorated; his newly Breakthrough Nascent Soul Realm was unprecedentedly stable and solid, with a Foundation far exceeding that of ordinary Cultivators.

Although there was still a world of difference from his former Mahayana Stage, his Nascent Soul Stage cultivation had already given him the initial capital to protect himself in this world.

More importantly, he had finally reached a crucial threshold.

He slowly opened his eyes, a hint of reminiscence and anticipation in his gaze, and said to Mu Qingxue and Luo Ximei, who were by his side, "Qingxue, Ximei, I need to go out for a trip."

"Revered Master, where are you going? Your Disciple will accompany you!"

"Revered Master, what are your instructions? Your Disciple will handle it for you!"

The two disciple spoke almost in unison, exchanged glances, and the air once again began to fill with a confrontational gunpowder scent.

In their opinion, their Revered Master's cultivation was still shallow, and this was when he most needed their personal protection; how could they let him venture out alone?

Mu Qingxue and Luo Ximei immediately perked up, asking in unison, "Revered Master, where are you going? Your Disciple will accompany you!"

Su Lin smiled slightly and shook his head, "You cannot go to that place."

He explained, "A hundred years ago, I built an Immortal Cave in a place called the Fallen Immortal Ravine, and it contains some Magic Treasures I used to use.

To prevent outsiders from coveting them, I set up a Restriction back then, allowing only Cultivators at or below the Nascent Soul Stage to enter."

As soon as he said this, the excitement and anticipation on the faces of the two disciple instantly crumbled.

Mu Qingxue was at the Void Refining Stage, and Luo Ximei was even at the Body Integration Stage; their cultivation far exceeded the Nascent Soul Stage Restriction.

The two looked at each other, both seeing a deep sense of vexation and loss in the other's eyes, and similar thoughts arose in their hearts simultaneously:

That was where Revered Master used to live... Inside... Would there still be clothes Revered Master wore back then?

The teacup Revered Master used, the bed Revered Master slept on... How wonderful it would be if they could go and see it... Seeing the two disciple in such a dazed and imaginative state, Su Lin knew exactly what they were thinking and couldn't help but chuckle.

Luo Ximei was the first to recover, and she said with some concern, "Revered Master, the Fallen Immortal Ravine is no longer a good place now.

Over the past hundred years, after your disappearance, the legend of that Immortal Cave spread like wildfire, rumored by the outside world to be an ancient Immortal's Immortal Cave, attracting countless Cultivators to seek treasures.

Every ten years, the Spiritual Qi there becomes chaotic, and the Restriction loosens once, turning it into a Trial Grounds for the younger generation of Cultivators."

Mu Qingxue added, "That's right, but for the past hundred years, all Cultivators who entered the Fallen Immortal Ravine, without exception, have gone missing and never returned.

Now, it has been listed as one of the Ten Great Forbidden Lands in Qingzhou. Although Revered Master's cultivation has recovered, you are, after all, only at the Nascent Soul Initial Stage..."

Their worries were not unfounded.

A forbidden land that had devoured countless Geniuses was a life-and-death peril for any Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

However, Su Lin merely smiled indifferently, his eyes filled with absolute confidence.

"It's fine," he waved his hand gently, "Those are just some trifles I casually set up back then.

To others, it's a forbidden land; to me, it's just... going home."

"But Revered Master..."

Mu Qingxue was still worried, "The Fallen Immortal Ravine is a mixed bag of Dragons and snakes now.

The ten-year period is approaching, and almost all the top Sects' younger generation from the continent will go there. Among them are Prodigies at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and some even possess life-saving trump cards bestowed by their Sect elders, capable of unleashing power beyond the Nascent Soul Stage..."

Finally, under the 'never leave your side' insistence of the two disciple, Su Lin could only reluctantly nod in agreement.

"Fine, you two can come with me then."

Hearing their Revered Master relent, both girls simultaneously showed victorious smiles, but then they looked troubled.

"But Revered Master, that Restriction..."

"This is fine," Su Lin extended a finger and then gently tapped each of their foreheads.

The two only felt an unfamiliar Cultivation Technique enter their bodies.

"This is the [Qi Concealment Art], which can perfectly suppress your cultivation and Qi to the Nascent Soul Stage."

"However! As soon as you use power exceeding the Nascent Soul Stage, you will immediately be teleported out, and your cultivation will also be damaged!"

"That's great!"

A hint of joy entered Mu Qingxue's usually cool voice. She subconsciously took a step forward, almost wanting to cheer as she used to, but her good upbringing kept her in check.

"Revered Master, please wait! Your Disciple will go prepare the Sect's fastest Ice Phoenix Flying Ship! It will surely allow Revered Master to arrive comfortably and safely!"

"Oh, Seventh Junior Sister, a mundane thing like a Flying Ship, slow and bumpy, how can it be worthy of Revered Master's status?"

Revered Master, I have a cloud brocade for traveling here. When spread out, it becomes a temporary palace, with vast inner space. It can not only withstand the Nine Heavens Gale but also nourish the Divine Soul, most suitable for long journeys with Revered Master, day and night.

She deliberately emphasized 'day and night', clearly implying something.

"Senior Sister, you! How can Revered Master use your Demonic Path's filthy object!"

"The cloud brocade has its own universe within; its scenery can change according to one's needs, and we can even play 'Fight the Landlord' together. Can your Flying Ship do that?"

"Fight the Landlord?"

Mu Qingxue paused at the words, a flicker of pure confusion in her cool eyes. Wasn't that a game for mortals?

Seeing Mu Qingxue's confusion, Luo Ximei couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle sweetly.

Mu Qingxue instantly understood the meaning behind "Fight the Landlord"!

Her heart pounded, both shy and angry, and she instinctively wanted to scold her.

But... but... "The journey is long... Senior Sister's item is indeed more comfortable."

"And, si... since this item is beneficial for Revered Master to nourish his Divine Soul... then... then let's do as Senior Sister says!"

After speaking, she felt all the strength drain from her body.

"Hehehe... Seventh Junior Sister is indeed very reasonable."

Su Lin stood to the side, taking in their conversation and expressions, feeling speechless.

Fight the Landlord?

How could he not hear the other meanings in Luo Ximei's words, and how could he not understand Mu Qingxue's look of shame and anger, yet tacit acceptance?

These two disciple... really... He rubbed his temples, feeling both a headache and amusement.

The disciple who were as obedient as kittens a hundred years ago, how did they become more fierce one by one a hundred years later?

One became a cool iceberg, but inside, a volcano that could erupt at any time was hidden.

The other simply transformed into a soul-snatching vixen, constantly thinking of devouring him, her Revered Master, completely.