Soul travels through the world of immortality

After the seal was lifted, the Tianji Mountains were full of beautiful scenery, birds singing and flowers blooming, as if they were radiating new vitality. Even the air was filled with rich spiritual energy and fresh fragrance, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Li Mingyang stood beside the hot spring, feeling the breath of life surging around him, and was extremely excited. He took a deep breath and enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere.

At this moment, the transparent little dragon that had been guarding the Nine-Turn Resurrection Lotus suddenly turned into a stream of light and quickly circled around him several times. Li Mingyang looked at the little dragon in surprise, his heart full of doubts and curiosity.

However, something even more surprising happened - Xiaolong actually merged into his body without any hindrance! This sudden change shocked Li Mingyang, but at the same time, he also felt a little excited and expectant.

The moment Xiaolong entered his body, Li Mingyang felt a warm and powerful force flowing through his body. This feeling was both strange and familiar, as if a special connection had been established between him and Xiaolong.

At the same time, a childish but extremely clear voice sounded in his mind: "Thank you for freeing me. In return, I will become your pet and explore the secrets of this world together."

Li Mingyang's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, his face full of shock and joy. He looked at the little dragon in front of him in disbelief, and a strong feeling of emotion surged in his heart. He had never imagined that he could have such a magical and precious pet. What surprised him even more was that this little dragon turned out to be a mysterious dragon!

It turns out that this little dragon is not an ordinary guardian, it is actually the spiritual consciousness left by a powerful monk in ancient times. Due to some special reasons, the monk could no longer protect the Nine-turn Soul-Returning Lotus, so he chose to entrust part of his soul to the little dragon and gave it the mission of protecting the Nine-turn Soul-Returning Lotus.

As time goes by, Xiaolong gradually develops self-awareness and his desire for freedom grows stronger. The appearance of Li Mingyang just gives Xiaolong an opportunity to break free from his shackles and regain his freedom. When Li Mingyang establishes a spiritual connection with Xiaolong, he can feel the joy and expectation deep in Xiaolong's heart.

However, at this moment, the atmosphere in the entire valley suddenly became extremely tense. The originally peaceful and harmonious environment was instantly broken by a violent energy fluctuation. Dark clouds in the sky quickly gathered, and lightning and thunder continued, as if a terrible storm was about to come.

Li Mingyang's expression froze, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart. He felt a powerful force awakening, which made him feel terrified and helpless.

The huge vortex spun faster and faster, as if it was going to swallow up the entire valley. There was a dazzling light flashing in its center, like an endless abyss that made people dare not look directly at it.

Along with the appearance of the vortex, waves of low and terrifying roars continued to be heard, deafening and terrifying. These roars were full of anger and hatred, as if they came from the demons deep in hell.

Li Mingyang frowned, holding the hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, and stared at the vortex vigilantly. He knew that there would be a fierce battle waiting for him next, but he could not retreat because he had to protect himself and Xiaolong.

At this moment, Xiaolong's voice sounded in his mind again: "Don't be afraid, this is the last words of my master, the monk. He said that only by passing this test can we truly gain freedom."

After hearing this, Li Mingyang took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner fear. He knew that he could not disappoint Xiaolong's expectations, nor could he give up his pursuit of freedom. He must bravely face the challenges ahead and overcome his inner fears in order to achieve their common goal.

So, Li Mingyang held the hilt tightly, took a step forward, and prepared to face this fierce battle. He believed that as long as he persevered, he would be able to overcome difficulties and realize his dream.

Hearing this, Li Mingyang took a deep breath and his eyes became determined.

He was ready to face all difficulties. As long as he and Xiaolong could regain their freedom, he would not back down no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was.

Just as Li Mingyang made up his mind, a huge shadow poked its head out from the vortex.

It turned out to be a giant dragon with wings!

The dragon was so huge that just its head took up half of the sky.

Although it was just a phantom, the pressure it exuded was enough to intimidate any living being.

Li Mingyang widened his eyes and looked at the giant dragon in front of him in disbelief.

He never thought he would meet such a powerful opponent.

The giant dragon looked down at Li Mingyang below, with a scrutinizing gleam in its eyes, as if judging whether he was qualified to be its successor.

"Little human, are you the one who wants to pass the test and gain freedom?" The dragon's voice exploded in Li Mingyang's ears like thunder.

Li Mingyang's heart tightened, but he was not frightened.

He stood up straight, looked the dragon in the eye without fear, and answered loudly: "Yes, I am here to be tested."

The dragon nodded slightly, seeming satisfied with Li Mingyang's courage.

"Very good, in that case, let's get started." There was a hint of anticipation in the dragon's tone.

After saying that, the dragon opened its mouth and a powerful torrent of energy gushed out, sweeping towards Li Mingyang.

Li Mingyang's face changed drastically. He felt the terrifying power of this energy torrent.

But he did not retreat. Instead, he used all his strength to try to resist the attack.

However, the dragon was too powerful and Li Mingyang's resistance seemed insignificant.

He was instantly overwhelmed by the torrent of energy and his body was under tremendous pressure.

At this moment, the mysterious power in Li Mingyang's body suddenly erupted, and a dazzling light burst out from him.

The light and energy torrents collided with each other, making a loud noise that shook the earth.

Li Mingyang took the opportunity to break free from the energy torrent and retreated.

He was breathing heavily, secretly glad that the crisis was finally over.

The dragon looked at Li Mingyang with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

It didn't expect that this seemingly weak human could actually withstand its attack.

“That’s a bit of skill, but it’s far from enough,” said the dragon.

After saying that, it opened its mouth again, and another even more powerful torrent of energy roared towards Li Mingyang.

This energy torrent is more ferocious than the previous one. Can Li Mingyang withstand it?

"I am the soul fragment of an ancient monk," the dragon said, "If you want to gain true power, you must accept my test. Only when you have proven your strength, you are qualified to receive my inheritance."

Its voice was low and majestic, as if the whole world was trembling with it.

After saying that, the dragon suddenly opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar. This roar was like thunder, exploding in the air with endless power. At the same time, an invisible pressure enveloped Li Mingyang, making him almost unable to breathe. The pressure was as heavy as a mountain pressing down on an egg, suffocating.

However, facing such a sudden challenge, Li Mingyang did not feel the slightest fear in his heart. He straightened his spine and looked at the dragon firmly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He knew very well that this was a rare opportunity and also a test of his strength.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, gathered all the spiritual power in his body into his palms, and prepared to face this unknown test. He knew that to pass this test, he needed not only strong strength, but also an indomitable will.

Seeing how brave Li Mingyang was, the dragon nodded with satisfaction. It knew that this young man had an indomitable spirit and might be able to become its successor. So, it solemnly announced: "Then, let's get started!"

The content of the trial was simple, it was to evaluate Li Mingyang's determination and martial arts. The dragon launched various powerful attacks, trying to force Li Mingyang to show his true strength. Each move contained infinite power, making it impossible to resist.

But Li Mingyang did not retreat. He kept dodging and counterattacking, using the martial arts and techniques he had learned to deftly resolve the dragon's attack. Although his body was exhausted, he still gritted his teeth and persisted, not letting himself fall.

Li Mingyang relied on his extraordinary wisdom and agility to escape danger time and time again. He not only successfully resolved the dragon's attacks, but also gradually found opportunities to counterattack.

Just when the two sides were fighting hard, Li Mingyang suddenly came up with an idea. With a determined look in his eyes, he silently recited the spell in his mind and sent a signal to Xiaolong, asking him to stir the spiritual energy around the Nine Revolutions Resurrection Lotus with his tail. Then he also began to mobilize the spiritual energy in his body and condensed it into an extremely solid defense wall together with Xiaolong.

At this time, the dragon felt Li Mingyang's intention, but it did not retreat. Instead, it increased the intensity of its attack and tried to break through Li Mingyang's defense line.

Li Mingyang closely watched the dragon's movements, ready to respond to its attacks at any time. As time went on, he felt that his body gradually adapted to this high-intensity combat state, and at the same time, he also had a deeper understanding of the dragon's attack methods.

At this moment, the dragon launched its final attack, and a huge energy wave rushed towards Li Mingyang. The powerful energy seemed to tear everything apart, which was chilling.

However, faced with such a fierce attack, Li Mingyang was not at all panicked.

He tightly grasped the magic weapon in his hand and focused on the dragon's movements. When the energy wave was about to reach him, he quickly launched a counterattack, using the rebound force of the defense wall to successfully resolve the dragon's attack and put it at a disadvantage.

Seeing this, the dragon finally smiled. "Very good, you have proven your strength." It said, "Now, I can safely pass on my power to you." After saying that, the dragon turned into a ray of light and merged into Li Mingyang's body. After saying that, the dragon's body began to gradually dissipate, turning into countless light points that merged into Li Mingyang's body.

With the infusion of the dragon's power, Li Mingyang felt that his realm had been greatly improved.

Not only did he gain some of the dragon's memories, he also comprehended many advanced martial arts and spells.

More importantly, the connection between him and Xiaolong has become closer, and the trust and tacit understanding between them have reached an unprecedented level.

After inheriting the power of the dragon, Li Mingyang felt an unprecedented surge of power surging in his body. The powerful force hit his meridians and bones like a surging wave, and his cultivation instantly rose to a new height.

However, behind the joy brought by this power, Li Mingyang vaguely felt a hint of unusual breath, as if a pair of invisible eyes were staring at him from a distant time and space. It felt like the dragon left behind not only power, but also some unknown secrets.

"Xiaolong, do you feel anything is wrong?" Li Mingyang frowned and asked Xiaolong. He hoped to find some clues with the help of Xiaolong's memory of the dragon master.

"Hmm... let me think about it." The little dragon's voice sounded in Li Mingyang's mind, with a hint of thought. It was silent for a moment, and then replied: "It is indeed a bit strange. I just felt a faint message before the giant dragon dissipated, which seemed to be about a hidden secret."

"Secret? What secret?" Li Mingyang's curiosity was completely aroused. He widened his eyes, expecting Xiaolong to give more answers.

"I'm not sure what it is exactly, but I think it has something to do with some precious treasures left by the giant dragon. From what I know, the giant dragon once collected a lot of rare treasures and hid them in a very secluded place. Only the giant dragon itself knows this secret, and now, it seems that it wants to tell you this secret."

Li Mingyang listened attentively, his heart full of curiosity and expectation. He couldn't help but think of the legendary dragon treasure, those gems shining with mysterious light, powerful magic items and endless wealth. These treasures can not only make him more powerful, but also may reveal the mystery of the dragon's origin.

Thinking of this, Li Mingyang's heartbeat accelerated and his blood boiled. He couldn't wait to explore this mysterious place and find the treasure left by the dragon. So, he decided to follow Xiaolong's advice and follow the guidance in his heart to find this secret place.

With the help of Xiaolong, Li Mingyang began to try to solve the puzzle left by the dragon. They walked along a winding path and encountered many obstacles and challenges along the way. But with Xiaolong's wisdom and Li Mingyang's courage, they finally came to a seemingly ordinary cave.

The entrance to the cave was blocked by a huge rock, and there was a mysterious atmosphere around it. Li Mingyang carefully observed the surroundings, trying to find a way to enter the cave. At this time, Xiaolong reminded him to pay attention to some subtle marks on the cave wall.

Li Mingyang walked closer and found that the wall was full of strange symbols and patterns. These patterns seemed to hide some kind of rules, which needed to be solved in a specific way. Li Mingyang frowned and fell into deep thought. Suddenly, he remembered the power given to him by the dragon. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and felt the power of the dragon flowing in his body. Then, he reached out and gently touched the stone wall of the cave.

The moment his fingers touched the stone wall, a miracle happened. An exquisite pattern emerged on the stone wall, which was the image of a giant dragon. As the pattern appeared, the entrance of the cave slowly opened, revealing a passage leading to the depths.

Li Mingyang's eyes widened, and he was filled with excitement. He didn't expect to find a way to enter the cave so easily, and it was through the power of the dragon. It seemed that the dragon was really guiding him forward.

Li Mingyang took a deep breath and stepped into the cave. He walked carefully, holding the sword tightly in his hand to prevent any danger. Xiaolong followed closely behind him, always alert to the movements around him.

As he went deeper into the cave, the light gradually dimmed and the atmosphere became more and more strange. Li Mingyang felt an invisible pressure enveloping him, as if something was secretly watching him. But he did not retreat, but walked forward more firmly. Because he believed that the dragon would not harm him, and the treasure was waiting for him ahead.

Walking along the narrow passage, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong came to a spacious underground palace. The palace was filled with strange runes and ancient murals, and in the center was a huge altar with countless treasures placed on it. These treasures exuded charming light, and each one was a rare treasure in the world.

Just as Li Mingyang was immersed in surprise, Xiaolong reminded him: "Don't be too happy too soon, there may be hidden dangers here. The dragon must have its reasons for hiding the treasure here."

Sure enough, when Li Mingyang approached the altar, a strong pressure suddenly emerged in the air around him. This pressure was as heavy as a mountain pressing down on an egg, making Li Mingyang feel difficult to breathe. But he did not stop, but continued to move forward.

As he continued to approach the altar, the pressure became stronger and stronger, as if it was going to crush him. At this moment, the ground in the center of the altar suddenly cracked, and a dazzling light shot out from it. After the light dissipated, a small dragon phantom rose from it. This dragon was different from the one that tested him before. Its eyes were full of vigilance and hostility.

"Who are you? Why do you break in here!" The giant dragon's shadow let out a low roar, the sound was deafening.

Li Mingyang was startled by this sudden change, but soon calmed down. He took a deep breath and said loudly: "I am a person who has passed the test. The will of Senior Julong led me here. We have no ill intentions, we just want to explore the secrets left by the senior."