Primordial Era: The Holy Maiden Shiji, a woman of exceptional talent and beauty

"Brother Shi, it seems we have become the target of everyone's attacks and are being watched by more forces." Qingyangzi said with a solemn expression, "We must be more careful in the future."

“That’s right.” Shi Ji nodded. “Although we repelled the enemy this time, it’s hard to guarantee that they won’t come back, or that other forces might be secretly eyeing us. We must be fully prepared.”

After discussing it, the two decided to continue deeper into the valley to find a more secluded hiding place, while also intensifying their training to improve their strength and prepare for potential future crises. They also planned to proactively gather intelligence and closely monitor changes in the external situation in order to respond promptly.

In the days that followed, Shiji and Qingyangzi cultivated their skills while exploring the depths of the valley. By chance, they discovered a hidden cave concealed by dense forest. The cave was spacious and deep, seemingly an ideal hiding place.

"Brother Shi, what do you think of this place?" Qingyangzi asked, pointing to the cave.

“This place is excellent.” Shi Ji nodded. “It’s secluded and spacious enough for us to cultivate and hide. The entrance is also covered by trees, making it difficult for others to discover us.”

So the two decided to make this cave their new hiding place and began setting up defenses and traps just in case. At the same time, they studied the secret techniques and swordsmanship in the ancient books even more diligently, constantly improving their cultivation and strength.

As time went by, Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi's reputations gradually spread throughout the cultivation world. More and more people began to pay attention to the Xiao Yang Sword and ancient books in their possession, and some forces even secretly coveted these two treasures.

However, no matter what challenges and crises they faced, Shiji and Qingyangzi always managed to overcome them with their extraordinary strength and wisdom. Their cultivation also continued to improve.

On this day, the two were cultivating in the cave when Qingyangzi suddenly received a message from the sect: a grand cultivators' exchange meeting was about to be held in a nearby city, inviting cultivators from all walks of life to come and exchange ideas and hone their skills.

"Brother Shi, do you think we should attend this exchange meeting?" Qingyangzi told Shiji the news and asked for his opinion.

After a moment of contemplation, Shi Ji said, "This is a good opportunity. We can use this to learn more about cultivation knowledge and information, and also to demonstrate our strength and let more people know about our existence. However, we must be careful, just in case."

“Yes, you’re right.” Qingyangzi nodded. “Then let’s go participate. But we should make thorough preparations beforehand, just in case.”

So the two began to discuss the specific plan.

They decided to go to a nearby city to gather information and buy some necessities before the exchange meeting began.

Within the city, Shiji and Qingyangzi, disguised as wandering scholars, gathered information from all directions.

They learned that this exchange meeting was indeed grand in scale, inviting practitioners from all walks of life, and even some distant cultivation sects would participate.

"It seems this exchange meeting is not simple; we need to be extra careful," Qingyangzi warned.

Shi Ji nodded: "Indeed, we must always be vigilant. But this is also a good opportunity to learn about other cultivators and sects."

After purchasing the necessities in the city, the two arrived at the venue of the exchange meeting ahead of schedule.

They found a secluded corner and quietly observed the actions of the cultivators around them.

The exchange meeting was held as scheduled, and practitioners from all walks of life shared their achievements and insights.

Shiji and Qingyangzi also took the opportunity to consult with other cultivators and learn more about cultivation knowledge and information.

However, just as the exchange meeting was halfway through, a group of men in black suddenly stormed into the venue. Armed with weapons, they charged menacingly towards where Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi were, clearly aiming for the Xiao Yang Sword and the ancient book.

The other cultivators were so frightened that they scattered and fled, and the scene became chaotic.

Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi exchanged a smile; they had expected this, so they were not alarmed.

The two joined forces to fight off the enemy, and in a flash, they repelled the man in black.

"Hmph! Trying to steal our treasure? What a pipe dream!" Shi Ji said coldly.

A hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the leader of the men in black, clearly not expecting Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi to be so powerful.

But he was unwilling to accept defeat and charged at the two men again, brandishing his weapon.

However, his attack was easily thwarted by Shiji and Qingyangzi, and he was forced to flee in panic with his men.

After this battle, Shiji and Qingyangzi's reputations spread once again throughout the cultivation world.

People discussed their strength and coveted the Xiaoyang Sword and ancient books in their hands even more.

But no matter what challenges and crises they faced, Shiji and Qingyangzi were always able to overcome them with their outstanding strength and wisdom.

After the meeting, the two returned to their hiding cave.

They knew that the road ahead was long and arduous, but as long as they worked together, they would surely overcome any obstacle.

In the days that followed, Shiji and Qingyangzi continued to practice the secret techniques and swordsmanship found in the ancient books.

Their cultivation levels continued to improve, and they began to take the initiative to seek out and eliminate any forces that posed a threat to them.

While deepening their cultivation, Shiji and Qingyangzi discussed their next steps.

One night, the two sat in a cave. Qingyangzi pointed to the map and said, "Brother Shi, we've been cultivating in this area for so long, our current strength should be enough to deal with those potential enemies."

Shi Ji pondered for a moment, a determined light flashing in her eyes: "It's time. We can't always be on the defensive; we should take the initiative, eliminate the surrounding threats, and ensure that our cultivation is not disturbed."

"So where should we begin?" Qingyangzi asked.

"I heard there's a small cultivation sect in Black Wind Mountain not far away, and they seem to have something to do with those men in black from last time. We could start by investigating them and find out what's going on," Shi Ji suggested.

"Good idea. But we must be careful, what if their strength exceeds our expectations?" Qingyangzi said worriedly.

"Then let's conduct reconnaissance first, without rushing into action. Let's find out their strength before making a plan." Shi Ji said, standing up and picking up the Xiaoyang Sword beside her. The blade gleamed with a cold, sharp light in the firelight.

The next morning, as dawn broke, Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi quietly left the cave and headed towards Black Wind Mountain.

On the way, the two carefully concealed themselves, avoiding the wild beasts and cultivators who patrolled the area multiple times.

Upon reaching the foot of Black Wind Mountain, Shi Ji gestured for Qing Yangzi to stop: "Let's observe here for a day and see if anything unusual happens."

They found a secluded spot, used invisibility magic to conceal their presence, and began monitoring the movements on the mountain.

After a day of observation, they discovered that there were indeed many cultivators coming and going in the mountains. Those people had powerful auras and were obviously not from ordinary sects.

As night fell, Shiji and Qingyangzi discussed what they had observed.

Qingyangzi said, "It seems that this sect is quite powerful. We need more information."

Shi Ji nodded in agreement: "Tomorrow I'll infiltrate their ranks and see if I can find more detailed information."

In the dead of night, under the cover of darkness, Shi Ji stealthily slipped into the mountain gate.

In a secluded corner, he overheard two guards talking. "Have you heard? The sect leader recently received orders from above to strengthen our surveillance of those two emerging forces."

"Yes, the sect leader seems to take this matter very seriously, and even said that there might be a major battle. We need to be prepared."

Shi Ji's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "It seems we're not the only targets." He carefully noted down this information and then quietly left Black Wind Mountain.

Back with Qingyangzi, Shiji told him everything she had heard.

After analysis, the two decided that they needed to find a stronger ally.

Qingyangzi suggested, "Why don't we attend the upcoming Northern Region Cultivation Conference? A large number of cultivators will gather there, and we can take this opportunity to make some powerful allies."

Shi Ji nodded in agreement: "This is indeed a good opportunity. Not only can it enhance our own influence, but we can also learn more information and cultivation resources through the conference."

After making the decision, they began preparing for their journey to the Northern Regions.

To avoid attracting attention, the two changed into ordinary travel clothes and concealed their true identities.

A few days later, Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi arrived at the main city of the Northern Region. This was an ancient and prosperous place, where cultivators from all over the world had gathered, creating a spectacular scene.

They rented a secluded courtyard as a temporary place to stay and began to observe the various groups participating in the conference.

On the first day of the conference, Shiji and Qingyangzi mingled with the crowd, listening to practitioners from all sides share their experiences and demonstrate their skills.

Shi Ji whispered to Qing Yangzi, "There are indeed many experts gathered here. We must choose our allies carefully."

Qingyangzi nodded in response: "I noticed that there is a sect from the Southern Frontier on the east side. They are quite powerful and seem to have similar enemies to us."

Just as they were planning to approach the sect, a chaotic battle suddenly broke out in the venue.

A group of unidentified cultivators suddenly launched an attack, targeting an elderly cultivator on the stage who was wielding a legendary magical artifact.

Shiji and Qingyangzi immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to test the strength of all parties.

They quickly joined the battle, taking the opportunity to observe the surrounding cultivators.

During the battle, Shi Ji, with her superb swordsmanship and agility, not only protected the old cultivator but also defeated several attackers.

His heroic performance attracted the attention of many cultivators present, including those from the Southern Frontier sect.

After the battle, the old cultivator gratefully thanked Shiji and Qingyangzi and invited them to join his sect. Shiji glanced at Qingyangzi, and the two understood each other perfectly—this was exactly the opportunity they needed.

Subsequently, Shiji and Qingyangzi had an in-depth conversation with the representative of the Southern Frontier Sect.

Through this meeting, they successfully formed an alliance and obtained a great deal of valuable intelligence about their common enemy.

Over the course of the several-day conference, Shiji and Qingyangzi not only enhanced their influence but also made many like-minded practitioners, gradually expanding their network of connections.

After the conference, the two returned to their secluded place with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Back in the cave, Shiji said to Qingyangzi, "This trip to the Northern Region has not only helped us find powerful allies, but also given us a clearer understanding of the enemy's movements."

Qingyangzi nodded: "Indeed, with these allies, our strength has greatly increased. We can now more proactively deal with various challenges."

Shi Ji took out a map and pointed to several key locations: "Now that we have allies supporting us, we can launch a series of operations in these areas. First, we must eliminate the hostile forces in these areas to ensure our safety and freedom of action."

Qingyangzi stared at the map, pointed to the area marked with a red dot, and said, "This is the Black Wind Mountain sect's controlled area. They are quite powerful. But we now have enough strength to fight them. What do you think we should do?"

After a moment of contemplation, Shi Ji replied, "We can split into two groups. One group will use our allies from the Southern Frontier Sect to draw away their main force, while the other group will infiltrate the core area and destroy their power center."

Qingyangzi nodded in agreement: "This plan sounds good. I will coordinate the Southern Frontier Sect's actions, and you will lead the elite team to carry out the infiltration mission."

Shi Ji drew her Xiaoyang sword, its tip gleaming coldly in the lamplight: "Then it's decided. We must not allow the enemy any room to retaliate. This operation must be swift and decisive."

The two then discussed the specific details of the operation in detail, including the schedule, the route, and how to communicate and coordinate effectively with the forces of the Southern Frontier Sect.

Once everything was ready, they began issuing orders and deploying manpower.

A few days later, the plan was officially launched.

Qingyangzi traveled to the Southern Frontier Sects to meet with their leaders and ensure that all parties acted in unison.

Shi Ji then led a small team of carefully selected practitioners, silently approaching Black Wind Mountain.

In the dead of night, Shiji's team had already infiltrated the core area of ​​Black Wind Mountain.

They evaded most of the guards, but as they approached the central area, they were suddenly encountered by a patrol of enemy soldiers.

Shi Ji whispered to the team members beside her, "Try not to make any noise and take them out as quickly as possible."

The battle unfolded swiftly and fiercely, with Shi Ji and his men displaying superb combat skills and quickly defeating the enemy.

They continued on their journey and finally arrived at the power center of Blackwind Mountain.

At this moment, Qingyangzi sent a message from the Southern Frontier Sect: "The operation is progressing smoothly, and the main force has been drawn to the south."

Shi Ji replied, "Received. We are also about to complete the mission."

He led his team to destroy Blackwind Mountain's defenses and find their classified documents.

After confirming that no traces had been left, Shi Ji ordered an evacuation.

The operation was a great success, and Shiji and Qingyangzi met up in a hidden cave.

Qingyangzi gazed at Shiji, his eyes full of admiration: "This operation was perfect, Brother Shi, your leadership skills are truly admirable."

Shi Ji sheathed her Xiaoyang Sword and replied with a smile, "Thanks to your meticulous plan and the timely support from the Southern Frontier Sect, we have now established a firm foothold in this region and can begin to consider a more ambitious strategic layout."

Qingyangzi nodded, took out a map from his sleeve, spread it out on the table, and pointed to several more distant regions.

"Next, we need to focus on these key points. The influence of the sects here should not be underestimated. If we can win their support or neutrality, our operations throughout the Northern Region will be much smoother."

Shi Ji leaned closer to the map, examining it carefully. "How much do we know about the forces entrenched in this region?" (End of Chapter)