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

Chapter 279

"Is that all the hints we have? I do know something about the Misty Forest, but the problem is that this forest is so vast and there are three entrances! So, which entrance should we choose to enter from?" Nangong Yi frowned and asked in confusion.

After a moment's thought, Situ Tinglang replied, "In that case, how about this: we divide the people into three groups and act separately. Once any group obtains useful information, they should immediately notify each other, and then regroup to take the next step in the plan!"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Gu Shihhan nodded slightly in agreement. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Alright! Thank you all. I plan to bring Xingbai along. As for the eight of you, you can be divided into two groups of four. What do you all think?"

“Of course, no problem! Wenxin, Gu Jiahui, and Nangong Yi, how about the four of us form a group? Brother Shi, you four can form another group!” Duan Siqi reacted quickly and soon completed the group arrangement.

At this moment, Mo Yu, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up: "Well, alright then, our group will head to the entrance on the east side."

Duan Siqi followed up, saying, "Shi Han, in my opinion, you and Xing Bai should head north. You're faster, and this place is the furthest from the northern entrance. Our group will explore the southern entrance."

In this way, the nine people were successfully divided into three groups and embarked on their respective journeys in different directions.

Gu Shihan and Xing Bai sped off to the north like two bolts of lightning.

After entering the valley, the initial journey was calm and uneventful, with nothing unusual about it.

There was neither the legendary thick fog nor the eerie atmosphere here; in fact, one could occasionally encounter cultivators training here.

Ten days and ten nights passed. Just when they thought this valley was nothing special, suddenly, a thick, almost impenetrable fog appeared ahead.

This layer of fog was like an invisible wall, blocking their path and greatly hindering their vision.

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Gu Shihan dared not be careless. She cautiously released her powerful divine sense, wanting to probe the surrounding environment and any potential dangers.

The moment her divine sense touched the pervasive mist, it was instantly swallowed up and vanished without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

This situation filled Gu Shihan with a sense of unease and uncertainty. Just as she was pondering this, a dazzling blue light suddenly shot out from the depths of the mist. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was a monster with an incredibly peculiar and indescribable appearance!

This monster looked like a deer that wasn't quite a deer, a horse that wasn't quite a horse, a sheep that wasn't quite a sheep, and a cow that wasn't quite a cow—it was a complete oddity. Its body was shrouded in a layer of eerie blue light, emanating a chilling and eerie aura.

In the blink of an eye, the mysterious four-legged creature pounced on Xingbai, who was standing to the side, with lightning speed.

Xingbai's reaction speed was also extremely fast. He moved his feet and his figure flashed like lightning, easily avoiding the opponent's fierce attack.

Xingbai showed no weakness and immediately launched a counterattack. He used all his skills to fiercely fight the ferocious Qilin.

In an instant, the valley was filled with the clashing of swords and the overflowing of powerful energy, a breathtaking scene. For a time, the two sides fought back and forth, neither able to gain the upper hand, and Gu Shihan was about to step forward to help Xingbai.

Suddenly, she felt a violent tremor in her dantian, and a clear voice rang out: "Sister, let me out quickly!"

Upon hearing the sound, Gu Shihan was overjoyed, realizing that Yu Tong had woken up. Without hesitation, she waved her sleeve.

In an instant, a dazzling red light flashed out, and Yu Tong's figure slowly emerged from it.

At this moment, Yu Tong was dressed in a bright and eye-catching red dress, which was as striking as a burning flame, making her look exceptionally beautiful and charming.

Gu Shihan couldn't help but smile and praised, "Yutong, it's clear that your cultivation has improved quite a bit. Congratulations!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Tong's face lit up with a proud smile, and she replied sweetly, "Of course! Sister, just watch how amazing I am!"

Before she finished speaking, she pushed her palms forward with a sudden burst of energy, and instantly, two blazing flames shot towards the strange creature like arrows.

With two sharp, piercing "ga ga ga" cries, the mythical creature clearly sensed the approaching danger. Instead of lingering in the fight, it turned and fled on all fours.

Its speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the thick fog without a trace.

Seeing this, Yu Tong immediately turned to give chase without a word. Gu Shihan reacted quickly, reaching out to stop her, and said solemnly, "Yu Tong, don't act rashly. This place is shrouded in mist and is unpredictable, and the appearance of that strange creature is even more bizarre. We are new here and not familiar with the area, so we must be careful in everything we do."

“Exactly, Yutong, you’re too impatient! How could you forget about something as important as danger? But don’t worry, Hanhan, it won’t get lost. I’ve already placed some special things on it. As long as we follow that unique scent, we’ll definitely find its trail,” Xingbai said confidently.

"Wow, Xingbai, you're so smart! Let's quickly and quietly follow them." Yutong chimed in excitedly.

"Haha, of course! Yu Tong, your cultivation has improved quite a bit, but why has your brain become a little less sharp?" Xing Bai couldn't help but laugh and tease Yu Tong.

Having said that, the three of them cautiously stepped into the mysterious place shrouded in thick fog. However, as soon as they entered, Gu Shihan's expression suddenly changed drastically, and she exclaimed, "Something's wrong! This fog seems a bit strange!"

Upon hearing this, the other two were also startled. Fortunately, they reacted quickly and each took out an antidote pill from their pockets and swallowed it.

Gu Shihan didn't forget to send messages to Duan Siqi and Mo Yu separately, reminding them to take the antidote pill in advance to ensure their safety in case of danger.

After taking the antidote pills, the three suppressed the toxins in the fog. However, as they went deeper, the fog became increasingly dense, and it began to form several barriers. Xingbai tried to break through the fog with his spiritual power, but to little avail.

(End of this chapter)