In that distant little black house

Although Zhang Jingmo recovered from the situation where his spirit body escaped, his physical condition did not improve.

During the avalanche, the hidden injuries caused by the sound wave and the damage to the meridians caused by forcibly swallowing the elixir were superimposed, causing serious internal damage to Zhang Jingmo's body. Although he woke up from a coma, his physical condition was still very worrying.

This situation is somewhat similar to the situation after he ate Roerdan and came out of the Wall of Cold Mirror.

However, although his physical condition was very bad, Zhang Jingmo was not in a hurry, because the heart he got back then was only used once, and there were two remaining unused.

At this time, he and Lu Guijiu were getting deeper and deeper into the ice ditch. After Zhang Jingmo woke up, he calculated the approximate location of him and Lu Guijiu, but the result surprised him a bit.Because not only did they not leave the snow mountain, but they went deeper and deeper. It can even be said that they are at the center of the snow mountain.But in this deadly place that was supposed to be extremely cold, the vegetation was flourishing, which was quite different from the snow-ravaged environment outside.

After Zhang Jingmo woke up, his body was still very weak, so Lu Guijiu still walked around the valley with Zhang Jingmo on his back as before.

Zhang Jingmo was a little awkward at first, but after being memorized by Lu Guijiu for two days, he got used to it.

But after Lu Guijiu saw Zhang Jingmo wake up, a large stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground. What he was most worried about before was Zhang Jingmo's body, and he was afraid that Zhang Jingmo would sleep forever.

Now that Zhang Jingmo is safe, he can be said to be completely fearless.

As the temperature rose, the signs of life in the ice ditch became more and more obvious, green grass began to emerge on the ground, and occasionally even colorful butterflies could be seen flying in it.

All of this is very beautiful to people who are used to seeing ice and snow, but in this beauty, it makes people feel a strange sense of disobedience.

Zhang Jingmo is already well-informed, and more than 120 rebirths have brought him more time and experience than others.

He has been overseas, climbed snow peaks, descended into abysses, and seen all kinds of plants and animals, and he is almost omniscient.

But when he got to the ice ditch, he found that he could only recognize half of the plants here.

The grass on the side of the road looks very ordinary, but if you carefully identify it, you will find that these seemingly ordinary grass are actually spiritual plants that will be plundered by people outside.Insects that occasionally appear in the grass seem to be very common, but these insects are worthy of the word "natural treasure".

When Zhang Jingmo first discovered this situation, he was overjoyed. After all, he was a famous alchemist, and it was hard not to be excited in the face of so many good talents.

But after being excited for a long time, he became numb, because he soon discovered that there were no ordinary plants in this ice ditch—even the soil on the ground was full of aura.

Lu Shu's mental journey is similar to Zhang Jingmo's. It can even be said that he is even more broken than Zhang Jingmo. He has lived for tens of thousands of years and has always felt that he is a living encyclopedia. When he didn't know each other, his confidence in himself completely collapsed.

And the way Lu Shu collapsed was because of the endless thoughts in Lu Guijiu's mind.

Lu Guijiu was overwhelmed by his reading, so he simply blocked the connection between the two and let Lu Shu read alone.

In the ice ditch, it looks like Shigong is quiet and peaceful. The trees are forested and the grass is green. In the grass, you can see small spirit beasts walking through it, occasionally stopping to look at Zhang Jingmo and Lu Guijiu. A strange visitor took a look.

While observing the surrounding situation, Zhang Jingmo asked Lu Guijiu to put him down.

Lu Guijiu said, "I'd better carry Master on my back, I'm not tired at all."

Zhang Jingmo said helplessly: "You put me down now, I want to read something."

Hearing what Zhang Jingmo said, Lu Guijiu reluctantly put Zhang Jingmo on the ground.

As soon as Zhang Jingmo's feet landed, he felt the surging aura in the ground under his feet. He pondered for a while, but he figured out the joints, and couldn't help but wryly smiled and said: "So that's the case."

Lu Guijiu was confused and asked, "Master, do you know what's going on?"

Only then did Zhang Jingmo reply: "Back then, there was an ancient power who sat down in this snow peak, and it was rumored that she left countless treasures on the top of the snow peak..." He also thought so back then.

Lu Guijiu said, "Then?"

Zhang Jingmo said lightly: "Then? What else is there to do next?" He stretched out his foot and took two steps on the spiritual soil, "I didn't know until today that after this great power has been dissolved, there are more than a few left behind." Objects."——that great power left behind a realm, and that realm is where they are now.

Zhang Jingmo has experienced so many lives, and he is very familiar with this Xuefeng, but he has never discovered that there is another mystery in this Xuefeng, no, to be precise, it is not only him, here, maybe it has never been discovered Pass.

Who would happen to encounter an avalanche when climbing the snow peak, and rolled into the ice ditch with the avalanche, not only did not fall to his death in the air, but he insisted on walking in the ice ditch for almost two years...

No matter which link went wrong, it was impossible for Zhang Jingmo and Lu Guijiu to set foot on this piece of land.

As for the reason for this situation, Zhang Jingmo can only attribute it to Lu Guijiu's fate.

Lu Guijiu didn't know what Zhang Jingmo was thinking. When he heard Zhang Jingmo say that the ancient great power was sitting down, he also thought that this strange scene was also related to that great power.

Zhang Jingmo said: "It's also a chance to come here. If my guess is correct, there must be an elixir in this forest that can heal your damaged soul."

"That would be great." Lu Guijiu narrowed his eyes with a smile.

Since there might be something in front of them that they want to find, there is no reason to turn back. Zhang Jingmo quickly made a decision to explore in the dense forest.

There is a lack of sunlight in the ice ditch, but the forest in front of you is very lush, but looking from a distance, it feels a bit gloomy.

Looking at the dense forest, Lu Guijiu felt an uncomfortable feeling deep in his heart.

Zhang Jingmo and Lu Guijiu had the same feeling, and he was not a reckless person. After a little thought, he took out the Yin Demon Cave from the Sumeru Ring and called Ao Mian out.

Seeing Ao Mian's appearance, Zhang Jingmo asked, "Senior, do you know the origin of this strange scene in the snow valley? Is it possible to enter this forest or not?"

Lu Guijiu saw a person suddenly appearing beside Zhang Jingmo. This person was not only handsome, but also had a strong murderous aura on his body. Just one glance was enough to make the weak-hearted look terrified.He felt a little unhappy, but he didn't open his mouth to insert Zhang Jingmo's words.

Ao Mian looked around blankly, and when he saw the seemingly gloomy forest not far from Zhang Jingmo and Lu Guijiu, there was a rare look of surprise on his face. Said: "This..."

Zhang Jingmo said: "Senior, did you discover something?"

Ao Mian did not answer, but stepped forward a few steps to the side of the forest, stretched out his hand and stroked the bark of a tree, the bark of that tree fell off when Ao Mian casually touched it, revealing the bright red inside A tree trunk that resembles the texture of a human body.

Ao Mian looked at the fallen bark and sighed, "It really is."

Zhang Jingmo frowned slightly.

Ao Mian said indifferently: "You know that among the ancient great powers, there is one named Zhu Feng."

Zhang Jingmo had heard of this name, but he didn't know the owner of it very well, so he said, "I have."

Ao Mian showed a nostalgic look, and he said: "She was the only female cultivator who could reach my cultivation level back then."

Zhang Jingmo was stunned for a moment when he heard the words. Due to physical limitations, there are very few female cultivators who have become enlightened, but as long as there is one, it will be absolutely stunning and brilliant, overwhelming the crowd.

Ao Mian sighed, and he said: "I thought she would break into the void like us, but I didn't expect that something happened, and she couldn't survive the last hurdle."

Zhang Jingmo said: "So... this is the place where senior sits and melts?"

Ao Mian nodded, and he stretched out his hand to caress the slowly wriggling tree trunk like a human body. The moment his skin touched the tree trunk, he was burned, but he didn't seem to feel any pain. Willing to move hands away.

Pain can make people wake up and make people feel that they are still alive in this world.

Zhang Jingmo said: "...Then senior means that this forest is impossible to enter?"

Ao Mian then slowly withdrew his hand. At this time, his hand had been corroded and only a dry bone was left, but after a while, it returned to its original shape. He said: "Is it possible to enter this forest? Not good, but if you really go in and want to come out, it will not be so easy. The name of this tree is called ghost, and it is a special kind of plant with its own consciousness. Can't give an answer."

The tree of ghosts - just hearing the name, you know it must not be a good thing, Zhang Jingmo pursed his lips, as if thinking about it.

Seeing Zhang Jingmo's thinking, Lu Guijiu couldn't bear it any longer. He said, "Master, if you lose something, you can find it again, but you only have one life. This place is too dangerous, so let's not take risks."

Zhang Jingmo didn't answer when he heard the words, but after being silent for a long time, he said lightly: "Puijiu, you stay outside."

When Lu Guijiu heard this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Master, I will never listen to you this time." It was the first time that he opposed Zhang Jingmo's decision so directly and fiercely. I've never seen Lu Guijiu like this.

Zhang Jingmo looked at Lu Guijiu's anxious expression, his tone was cold, and he said: "You are just building a foundation, even if you enter the forest, you will hold me back, you might as well wait outside."

Lu Guijiu gritted his teeth when he heard this, but he couldn't refute a single word of Zhang Jingmo's words. Yes, if it wasn't for him, Zhang Jingmo wouldn't have entered this snow mountain and encountered so many things.And he...but he couldn't help at all.

Seeing that the stars in Lu Guijiu's eyes dimmed, Zhang Jingmo also felt a little unbearable, but he didn't say anything, and his face still maintained an indifferent expression.

However, just when Lu Guijiu thought that he was about to be left behind again, Ao Mian said lightly, "Let him go, this is his chance."

Hearing Ao Mian's words, Zhang Jingmo just wanted to smile bitterly. He knew that this must be Lu Guijiu's chance, but did Lu Guijiu really have a destiny for this chance?

Ao Mian seemed to have guessed what Zhang Jingmo was thinking, and he said: "Everything in the world has a definite number, which cannot be understood or changed—oh, even if it is understood, it cannot be changed." When he said this, he kept staring at it. Looking into Zhang Jingmo's eyes, the expression in those eyes gave Zhang Jingmo the illusion that his secret was being seen through.

Fortunately, this illusion disappeared in an instant, and soon Ao Mian returned to his expressionless face, and he said, "I can take you for a while."

At this point, even Ao Mian asked Lu Guijiu to go, Zhang Jingmo couldn't say anything more, he looked at Lu Guijiu, and sighed: "...that's all." He didn't want to say anything more.

Seeing that Zhang Jingmo agreed helplessly, Lu Guijiu finally showed a bright smile on his face. He said, "Master, although I can't help you much, I will try my best not to hinder you."

Ao Mian didn't pay attention to the interaction between Lu Guijiu and Zhang Jingmo's master and apprentice. While the two were talking, he walked slowly to the front of the forest, and then gently raised his spiritual energy and called out: "Zhu Feng."

As soon as the sentence "Zhu Feng" came out, the whole forest trembled as if it had life, but Ao Mian had a smile in his eyes when he saw this, and said lightly to Zhang Jingmo: "Follow me."

The moment he stepped out, the ghost tree around him forcibly gave way.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingmo exchanged glances with Lu Guijiu, and quickly followed behind Ao Mian.

Because he was afraid of any accidents, Zhang Jingmo guarded behind Lu Guijiu. He looked at the surrounding trees, and inexplicably felt that there were pairs of eyes looking at him in the bushes.

Ao Mian was expressionless, walking in the front of the courtyard while walking, Lu Guijiu looked behind while walking, fearing that his master would be lost by these moving trees.

Just walking slowly all the way, Ao Mian suddenly stopped, and he said: "The next road is up to you to come by yourself."

Zhang Jingmo bowed to Ao Mian and thanked him.

Hearing this, Ao Mian showed a smile that was not a smile, he said: "This thank you is unnecessary, I still owe you a big favor."

Zhang Jingmo knew that what Ao Mian said meant that he brought Ao Mian out of the illusion, so he smiled: "It's easy."

After passing through the ghost forest, what appeared in front of him and Lu Guijiu was a huge sword pierced into it.

The huge sword is more than ten meters long, and this is only the part that is exposed on the ground. If you count the part that is not underneath, it may be more than 20 meters long.

When Ao Mian saw the sword, his eyes showed nostalgia, and he said: "This is Zhu Feng's magic weapon."

Before Zhang Jingmo got close to the sword, he felt a strong sword intent, but this sword intent was very different from Bai Lingxiao's. If Bai Lingxiao's sword is bitter ice, then this sword is gentle water. In the slow flow, there are hidden murderous intentions.

Ao Mian stepped forward and gently stroked the blade of the sword. When the blade was touched by Ao Mian, it also made a buzzing sound, as if responding to Ao Mian's touch.

Ao Mian said indifferently: "Under the sword is the way you want to go, but whether you can open this way depends on your own chance."

Zhang Jingmo said: "I also ask the senior to advise."

Ao Mian said: "Drip your blood on it."

Hearing this, Zhang Jingmo stepped forward and gently stroked the blade with his hand, leaving a few drops of blood.However, after he left blood, the sword did not respond.

Although Zhang Jingmo had already guessed in his heart, seeing this scene, he still felt a little regretful. He turned his head to look at Lu Guijiu and said, "Come here."

Lu Guijiu stepped forward after hearing this, and swiped his hand on the sword just like before.

As soon as Lu Guijiu's blood touched the giant sword, the giant sword immediately shook violently. This movement was even more violent than when Ao Mian touched the blade just now.

Seeing this, Ao Mian couldn't help but take another look at Lu Guijiu.

The blade of the sword kept shaking, like a person who was extremely excited with life. The humming sound made by the sword made the surrounding trees that were already a little far away retreated a few feet.

Only then did Ao Mian softly say: "Not bad."

After his words fell, the huge sword moved a little to the side slowly, revealing a small door hidden behind it.

Ao Mian laughed when he saw the door, "Zhu Feng is still the same, he likes to play tricks like this."

When Zhang Jingmo saw this door, he knew that the next road should be walked by him and Lu Guijiu.

Sure enough, Ao Mian said lightly the next moment: "Go."

Zhang Jingmo nodded.

After Ao Mian said, he turned into a cloud of black smoke and returned to the Yin Demon Cave again.He has no entity, and cannot stay outside for too long, otherwise it will be extremely harmful.

And what he could help, he had already done.

After Ao Mian left, Lu Guijiu asked gently: "Master, who is this senior?"

Zhang Jingmo said: "This is the phantom left by an ancient power that I encountered when I was traveling."

There was brilliance in Lu Guijiu's eyes, and he said, "Will I become as strong as them in the future?" Even the phantoms left behind are comparable to Jindan monks.

Zhang Jingmo looked at Lu Guijiu with deep eyes, and said slowly, naturally.

No one knows better than Zhang Jingmo how strong Lu Guijiu is. If it weren't for the "Blood Prison Book of Heaven" that did great harm to the ascetic's body, Lu Guijiu might have broken into the void when he was a thousand years old.

Hearing Zhang Jingmo's natural voice, Lu Guijiu felt a sweet feeling in his heart. He smiled and called again: "Master."

Zhang Jingmo didn't know what Lu Guijiu was thinking at this moment, but when he saw the small door behind the giant sword, the huge rock in his heart didn't let go of an inch.

Including Ao Mian, all those ancient powers are eccentric, and they can't win people with common sense.

In order to win Ao Mian's favor, Zhang Jingmo survived ten lifetimes in that illusion before he finally got the bronze key that counted as recognition.

And this ancient power named Zhu Feng is obviously not a kind and gentle person, otherwise it would be impossible to plant so many ghost trees here.

And judging from the sword intent on the giant sword she left behind, she probably also has a changeable temperament, which is hard to guess.

But since we have come here, there is no reason to go back.

Looking at the small door, Zhang Jingmo said: "Let's go."

Lu Guijiu let out a sigh, and his first reaction was to bend down and want to carry Zhang Jingmo on his back.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingmo said, "Are you addicted?"

Lu Guijiu laughed twice, his face was hidden from Zhang Jingmo's sight, showing an extremely sweet expression.

Zhang Jingmo patted Lu Guijiu's head lightly, and cursed: "Little bastard, get out of here, your master is too old to walk."

Lu Guijiu was a bit reluctant, but he stood up anyway, and muttered a few words, saying that his master didn't like him anymore.

Zhang Jingmo didn't laugh or scold, why didn't he find out before that Lu Guijiu actually met Dish Xiacai like this.

Zhang Jingmo simply didn't bother to deal with Lu Guijiu, and walked towards the small door alone.

Seeing this, Lu Guijiu hurriedly followed behind Zhang Jingmo, and said, "Master, what treasure do you think we can meet this time?"

Zhang Jingmo said: "Baby? There are a lot of babies here, but I don't know if we have the life to take them back."

Lu Guijiu's hands tightened, but he said: "...Master will naturally go back in one piece."

Hearing this, Zhang Jingmo turned to look at Lu Guijiu, but didn't say anything.

Lu Guijiu slowly clenched his fists. He had no plans in his life, as long as his master was always with him, it was enough.

Behind the small door is a winding staircase, which leads straight to the dark underground, with no end in sight.

Zhang Jingmo lit a ball of spiritual fire, and after throwing it down from the stairs, he saw that the spiritual fire kept falling until it was completely invisible and did not land.

Apparently... the ladder is surprisingly long.

For some reason, Zhang Jingmo's hands were sweating a little, he pursed his lips, and forcibly suppressed the discomfort in his heart.

Seeing Zhang Jingmo not moving, Lu Guijiu called out, "Master."

Zhang Jingmo didn't look back: "Huh?"

Lu Guijiu said: "I, I'm a little scared." When he said this, his voice was trembling.

Zhang Jingmo said: "Are you afraid of the dark?"

Lu Guijiu said: "I don't know what I'm afraid of... Anyway, I'm kind of... scared."

Zhang Jingmo said: "Then what should we do?"

Lu Guijiu hesitated for a while, but still said it in a low voice, he said, "Master... can you lead me away?"

Zhang Jingmo fell silent after hearing the words.

Just when Lu Guijiu thought that Zhang Jingmo would reject his request, Lu Guijiu, as if he was hallucinating, heard a word coming out of Zhang Jingmo's mouth: "Okay."