Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 174 The Source of All Evil
Shi Qinghan was straightforward and couldn't stand sarcastic people. He said unhappily, "Fellow Daoist who's making sarcastic remarks, you've been guarding for three days. If you're so capable, why don't you go in yourself? What's the point of talking if you can't get in?"

"Big brother, don't say anything more. Now that we're here, let's see how to open this door!" Gu Shihan said with a smile, trying to reassure him.

Situ Tinglang glared at the cultivator who had spoken, then gestured for him to proceed, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Gu, Fellow Daoist Shi, Fellow Daoist Moyu, we have come up with many ideas, but they are all basically useless. You don't need to be polite, just take a look."

"Yes, junior sister, let's go take a look! What do you say?" Mo Yu stepped forward and asked.

Mo Yu, Shi Qinghan, and Gu Shihan stepped forward, and with each step they took, a kind of rhythm seemed to spread.

The cultivators guarding the area stared wide-eyed, thinking it impossible. They had all tried it, but there was no reaction at all. What was going on?

Ignoring the disbelief of others, Gu Shihan and his companions went straight to the gate, gently touched it, and suddenly a light shone on the gate, with images flickering within the light.

She saw a blurry figure casting a strange spell to seal something, and then the scene shifted to many battle scenes, with countless lives lost.

Everyone stared at the gate, watching one scene after another flash by. The scenes were too gruesome. Could this be a memory of what happened here?

"Fellow Daoist Gu, what have you done? We...we clearly touched the gate too," Situ Tinglang said in disbelief.

"Is this gate a memory stone? Does it record everything that has ever happened?"

"It looks very similar to me, I'm pretty sure it is!"

Everyone speculated, and Gu Shihan frowned, replying, "Perhaps. It seems there are many secrets hidden here."

Just as everyone was watching the video closely, the light suddenly shone brightly, and then the door slowly opened.

A powerful force surged forth from it, seemingly welcoming everyone, or perhaps enticing them to enter.

The gates opened, and everyone was stunned. Gu Shihan stepped into the palace first, followed closely by the others.

The hall was extremely spacious, with various strange magical artifacts and treasures that shimmered with a faint light displayed all around.

Situ Tinglang spoke up, "What should we do with these things? Fellow Daoist Gu and the others opened the door, so I'll let them choose one item first. Does anyone have any objections?"

"no!"

Gu Shihan glanced at the treasures and said, "There are exactly thirty-three treasures here, which means each person can get one. Let's choose our treasures based on our intuition!"

Gu Shihan stretched out her hand and released her spiritual power. Everyone saw a jade pendant fly into her hand.

Gu Shihan glanced at it, found nothing unusual, and calmly put it into her storage bracelet.

Soon, all thirty-three treasures were collected. Shi Qinghan received a jade slip containing a cultivation technique, and Mo Yu received a jade hairpin…

Just as everyone was rejoicing over obtaining the treasure, a "humming" sound rang out, and a crystal ball appeared suspended above them in the center of the hall. Inside, black and white mist swirled, seemingly vying for dominance. Everyone looked up in surprise, staring at the suddenly appearing crystal ball, and fell silent for a moment.

Suddenly, a faint, ethereal male voice, seemingly from beyond the heavens, rang out in the previously silent air.

The voice transcended the barriers of time and space, echoing in everyone's ears with an ancient and solemn aura: "You were able to enter, which means you are all destined. Do you see this crystal ball? This is the source of all evil! Only those with pure hearts can seal it away again. Otherwise, if this source of all evil is unsealed, it will surely cause chaos throughout the world and bring untold suffering to all living beings!"

Upon hearing these words, a strange look appeared in some people's eyes, and a sudden surge of hostility arose within them, quickly escalating the situation into chaos.

Gu Shihan glanced at the group of cultivators, her eyes turning cold. It seemed that this crystal ball was indeed not a good thing.

She couldn't help but scoff and retort, "This is an evil thing, why not just destroy it directly? Wouldn't it be cleaner and more efficient to end it all? What's the point of sealing it?"

Her words were quickly interrupted by the noise. The cultivators who were just being friendly were now fighting each other. Could this be the true intention of the source of all evil?
Shi Qinghan's heart sank, and she pulled Mo Yu and Gu Shihan aside. "Senior, could it be the crystal ball causing this?"

"Yes! Those who lack resolve or have a bad character will be influenced by it."

"So all those demonized beasts and demonized cultivators are because of it?" Mo Yu asked in surprise.

"Yes, it's all because of it. Now, evil has taken over. When cultivators or other creatures are invaded by the evil it emits, they will initially lose their ability to be clear-headed, and their hearts will only be filled with bloodshed and slaughter. After adapting, they will return to normal, but they will also lose their kindness." The male voice was eerie.

“Then let’s destroy it!” said Situ Tinglang, who hadn’t joined the battle.

The male voice sighed, "The idea is good, but this thing cannot be destroyed, nor should it be destroyed. We must understand that everything in the world has two sides; just as there is yin and yang, roundness and imperfection, evil highlights the preciousness of good. If we rashly destroy this source of all evil, the yin-yang balance of the entire world will be broken, and the order between good and evil will collapse. The consequences then will likely be far more severe than allowing it to be unsealed!"

After hearing this explanation, Gu Shihan and the others frowned deeply, their hearts filled with doubt and confusion.

Just then, Mo Yu, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and stood beside Gu Shihan, saying softly, "Junior Sister, in my opinion, this matter is of utmost importance. We should consider it carefully. After all, it concerns the safety of the world, and we must not act rashly!"

Gu Shihan turned to look at the dozen or so people who were still conscious standing to the side. They also had solemn expressions on their faces as they watched the fierce fight.

Situ Tinglang took a deep breath and said, "We can't let them continue fighting. I have some sleeping pills and an antidote. Everyone take them, and I'll knock them all out and leave them aside. We'll discuss how to deal with the crystal ball later."

“Good! Fellow Daoist Situ is very righteous!” Mo Yu nodded.

Everyone was unsure how to deal with the crystal ball and the source of all evil it contained... their eyes filled with worry and caution.

"For those destined to meet, time waits for no one. If we delay any longer, the evil will grow stronger and stronger, and it will be inevitable that things will get out of control. This world will go completely mad, and all living beings will suffer."

After a moment of silence, Gu Shihan said, "If what you say is true, then we cannot allow this source of all evil to be born. Senior, since you say we cannot destroy it, what should we do? Surely we can't let it grow stronger, right? If that's the case, wouldn't right and wrong be thrown into chaos? What difference would there be between this world and destruction?"

(End of this chapter)