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

Chapter 272

After entering the secret passage, Gu Shihan and the others sped off in the direction indicated by the light emitted from the scales.

The secret passage was filled with damp mist, and water droplets fell from the walls from time to time, making a crisp sound.

Everyone was completely focused on finding the sacred object as quickly as possible, and had no time to pay attention to their surroundings.

Along the way, they occasionally encountered small groups of demons who came to harass them, but these low-level demons did not pose a great threat to them. They would avoid them if they could, and kill them if they could not.

On this day, they once again ran into the demon army that was reinforcing the battlefield between immortals and demons. Gu Shihan and the others tried to take a detour, but they were still discovered.

Gu Shihan brandished her longsword, and amidst the clashing sword shadows, demons fell one after another; her other companions also displayed their supernatural abilities, unleashing various magnificent spells to defuse the attacks time and time again.

The battle at the border between immortals and demons is escalating, with countless human cultivators dying and being injured, and the demons faring much worse.

At first, it was low-level cultivators who went into battle, but now high-level cultivators have to join the fight as well. Fortunately, everyone worked together to seal the path to the First Heaven, otherwise the First Heaven would probably have been the first place to fall.

It is said that the Third Heaven and the Fourth Heaven have also joined the battle, and it can be said that the entire Immortal and Demon Realm is in chaos, with a full-blown war already underway.

Following the map, Gu Shihan and his companions continued their journey, but for some unknown reason, they encountered one crisis after another, finding themselves in life-or-death situations several times.

Just as everyone was repelling the demon pursuers once again, a portal shining with seven-colored light suddenly appeared in front of them.

The portal emitted powerful spiritual energy fluctuations. Gu Shihan approached with the scale in her hand, and the scale shone brightly.

"It seems the sacred object is right behind here," Gu Shihhan said. Everyone took a deep breath and pushed open the door together.

Inside was a tranquil hall, in the center of which floated a precious pearl radiating a holy light—undoubtedly a sacred object.

However, when Gu Shihan reached out to take it, a large number of array restrictions suddenly appeared around her.

With everyone working together to break the formation, just as they were about to break the last barrier, the woman from before suddenly appeared and ran quickly toward the bead, trying to take it off.

As soon as she got close, a ripple flashed and sent her flying several meters away.

"Mine, the Sacred Pearl is mine, hahaha... I will soon be the ruler of the Three Realms. What humans, demons, and monsters are all just stepping stones for me. The Immortal Realm is nothing more than this; it will soon become my clan's backyard." The woman laughed wildly.

"What's wrong with Shi Han? This person doesn't seem like a good person anymore. Where did his previous inscrutable demeanor go?" Wen Xin asked in a low voice.

“I think so too. She seems to have gone mad. How about we try to get some information out of her?” Situ Tinglang asked.

“Okay!” Gu Shihan calmly looked at the woman and said, “Senior, what is the next step for me?”

"Ah! What should we do? Let me think. You all go and retrieve the Sacred Pearl for me. I will use this Sacred Pearl to build a bridge and bring my people to the Immortal Realm to enjoy happiness." The woman calmed down a bit.

"Your clan? What do you mean? You're not from our Immortal Realm? Could it be that you're an ancient being who still exists?" Shi Qinghan asked.

A hint of regret flashed in the woman's eyes, and she smiled, saying, "I was thinking that if the Sacred Pearl could quell the war, our people would be free and carefree, wouldn't they? Stop thinking about that. Go and get the Sacred Pearl for me." Gu Shihan and the others exchanged glances and moved towards the pearl in unison, but the pearl seemed to have a repulsive force, making their movements difficult. They could only move towards the pearl step by step.

The burning passion in the woman's eyes once again shocked everyone present.

Gu Shihan's lips moved slightly, and a soft voice reached everyone's ears: "Everyone, please be careful. In my opinion, this mysterious bead is probably not a good thing. I'll take it down myself! Women are often not simple either!"

With that, she flipped her right hand over, and a talisman shimmering with a strange light appeared in her hand.

Gu Shihan muttered incantations at a rapid pace, as if reciting some ancient and mysterious incantation.

As her chanting began, the talisman instantly emitted a dazzling light, transforming into a streak of light that shot straight toward the woman.

The woman was clearly caught off guard by Gu Shihan's sudden attack.

Despite her best efforts to dodge, she was too late. With a muffled thud, the talisman struck her solidly.

In an instant, the woman let out a bloodcurdling scream, a scream that sent chills down one's spine.

After careful observation, everyone realized that it was actually a binding talisman.

Once struck by this talisman, the victim's body will be completely immobilized for a short period, leaving them no choice but to surrender.
The woman glared angrily at Gu Shihan, shouting, "You dare to be so disrespectful! You despicable and shameless person, how dare you plot against me in secret! Don't blame me for settling scores later!"

Faced with the woman's angry rebuke, Gu Shihan sneered without fear, saying, "Hmph, I already sensed your treacherous intentions from your previous words and actions. If we don't strike first today, we'll both be doomed!"

While the woman was bound and unable to move, the others seized the opportunity and rushed towards the holy pearl that emitted an alluring light like a tidal wave.

But who would have thought that just as they were about to approach the Holy Pearl, the once quiet surroundings suddenly underwent a dramatic change.

A series of complex and intricate array formations and restrictions began to operate wildly, like ferocious beasts that had been activated. In an instant, countless rays of light intertwined, forming an extremely powerful impact that slammed into everyone.

Faced with this sudden and powerful force, Mo Yu and the others were instantly sent flying backward, spitting out blood.

Gu Shihan got up, gritted her teeth, and struggled to support her body, taking steps closer to the Sacred Pearl.

She moved her hands rapidly, continuously channeling the two opposing spiritual energies of light and darkness within her body into the weakest point of the restriction.

Seeing Gu Shihan fighting so desperately, the others dared not hold back any longer. They all unleashed their full power, gathering all their spiritual energy into a torrent that surged towards the array formations and restrictions...

With everyone working together, the restriction gradually loosened. Gu Shihan seized the opportunity and tried to grab the Sacred Pearl.

Before even touching the bead, my heart skipped a beat, and an extremely dangerous feeling arose spontaneously. When I opened my third eye, my heart almost stopped beating.

(End of this chapter)