I forge immortality with a pagoda.

Overwhelmed by a flood of confusion, Yue Jianxin, Yue Ling, and Cui Youxin immediately lost focus, their expressions became rigid, and the talismans in their hands lost control, falling to the ground. They stood frozen in place like wooden or clay sculptures.

Shen Yu's soul was also shaken, and illusions arose before his eyes, but he had been troubled by this illusion before and was prepared.

Immediately, he focused his mind inward, guarding his spiritual center and protecting the clarity in his heart.

Immediately with a thought, the primordial spirit figure sitting atop the Xuanqiong Pagoda suddenly opened its eyes, and the pagoda beneath it trembled slightly, ripples spreading a mysterious and auspicious celestial glow.

In an instant, the illusions before my eyes vanished.

A desolate and lifeless plain came into view, with the remains of various creatures piled up haphazardly on the ground. The flesh and blood had long since decayed, revealing the stark white bones. The air was filled with a strong, pungent stench of decay, making one want to vomit.

Shen Yu held her breath and turned around to look back.

Behind them, the churning black mist was blocked by an invisible barrier, making it impossible to get any closer.

The shadowy demon soldiers and generals in the mist let out low growls, but dared not step out of the black mist. They could only stare intently at Shen Yu, their faces extremely ferocious.

Especially the enormous demonic figure deep within the black mist, which stood as majestic as a mountain peak, its massive mouth, filled with fangs, slightly parted as if holding a mocking smile.

A pair of blood-red eyes, like two crimson moons, pierced through the mist and shot straight at him. The malice in his gaze was almost tangible. Shen Yu only needed to meet his eyes for a moment to feel as if his soul had been struck by a heavy blow. A chill ran up his spine and straight to the top of his head.

"These things are probably aimed at me."

Shen Yu's mind raced, and she already had a guess.

Located at the border of Dongmi Prefecture and Donghun Prefecture, Diyuan is known for its perilous nature, but it also nurtures rare and precious materials and contains the legacy of previous cultivators. Therefore, cultivators often risk great dangers to venture deep into it in search of opportunities.

Although this place is not known throughout the world, it is quite famous in these several states and can be considered a secret place that inspires both fear and desire.

While there are occasional anomalies in the abyss, they are usually localized and short-lived. Such a terrifying scene of black mist and surging demonic soldiers is truly rare.

Shen Yu absolutely refused to believe that this was a coincidence, especially since the anomaly occurred shortly after he unleashed the Xuanqiong Pagoda.

"It must be that the aura of the pagoda has attracted some being from the depths of the abyss, which is why such a scene has been summoned."

His heart was heavy, but he had no time to delve into it at the moment. He quickly walked toward the three people who were trapped in the illusion, gently patted their shoulders one by one, and transferred a wisp of true qi into them.

Yue Jianxin groaned first, his eyes regaining their clarity, and then Yue Ling and Cui Youxin also woke up one after another.

The three looked at each other, still shaken.

"What was that just now?" Yue Ling rubbed her temples, her pretty face slightly pale.

"The mental illusion created by the Earth Abyss Restriction can bewitch people's five senses and sink their souls."

Shen Yu gave a brief explanation, his gaze still warily fixed on the black mist behind him, "This place is not safe to stay for long. Although the black mist and the demons are temporarily blocked, the barrier may not last."

Upon hearing this, Cui Youxin anxiously asked, "Does our lord know the source of this black mist? How can we escape?"

Shen Yu shook his head: "I don't know the details of this black mist either, but now that our retreat is blocked, we can only try to move forward and seize the opportunity."

Before the words were finished, the surrounding black mist suddenly surged violently and began to slowly erode the invisible barrier.

The shadowy figures loomed in the mist, their roars growing ever closer, sending chills down one's spine. Furthermore, billowing demonic energy seeped from the mist, causing the vegetation on the ground to wither and decay rapidly, turning into charred fragments wherever it passed.

"The power of the restriction seems to be weakening," Yue Jianxin said in a low voice.

Everyone stared intently, and saw that the invisible barrier was now rippling, with tiny cracks appearing on its surface. The black mist, like a malignant tumor, seeped inward along the cracks.

The power of the restriction clashed fiercely with the demonic energy, emitting a hissing sound, and its light flickered erratically, clearly indicating that it was gradually losing ground.

"We can't wait any longer!"

Shen Yu made a quick decision and looked into the depths of the plain, where, in addition to the corpses scattered everywhere, there were also a large number of lifeless remains with blank stares, mechanically staggering northward as if summoned by some force.

"Where they go, the restrictive forces may be stronger, providing temporary protection."

Without further hesitation, the four leaped and sped into the depths.

All that could be seen along the way was desolation. Broken magical artifacts were half-buried, and mounds of withered bones were piled up. Occasionally, a gust of wind would sweep by, raising grayish-white bone dust. The world was deathly silent, with only the howling of the approaching black mist and the low growls of demons coming from behind.

The deeper they went, the heavier the invisible restrictive force permeating the air became. Yue Jianxin and the other two felt their consciousness become dizzy and their vision blurred again, and they had to use their internal energy to resist it with great difficulty.

The black mist behind them finally broke through the barrier, surging in like a flood, as demon soldiers and generals marched through the mist and charged forward.

With an increasingly powerful mental barrier in front and a surging demonic tide behind, they were truly caught in a dilemma, and everyone was already in a life-or-death situation.

"If this continues, I'm afraid we'll all get lost here." Yue Ling bit her lip, cold sweat beading on her forehead. "Brother Shen, what should we do!"

Shen Yu's gaze swept over the three people struggling to hold on, then looked into the deeper, darker region where the restrictions fluctuated like an abyss. He knew that ordinary cultivators would find it difficult to go any further.

He took a deep breath and said resolutely, "You all stay here and form an array to hold your ground, trying to buy as much time as possible. I have a secret technique that may be able to resist the restrictions deep within, and I will go and explore a way out."

"My lord, do not act rashly. Everything ahead is unknown, and it is too risky for you to go alone."

Cui Youxin said anxiously, wanting to go with Shen Yu, but then he lowered his head in frustration when he thought about his low cultivation level.

"There's no other way." Shen Yu shook his head and handed several talismans to Yue Jianxin. "Master, please take good care of them. If things don't work out... take care of yourselves."

Yue Jianxin frowned deeply. He also wanted to go with Shen Yu, but even with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he couldn't go very far. It would be better to stay where he was so that the three of them could look after each other.

"Very well, disciple, be careful!" He looked at Shen Yu with a firm gaze, seemingly full of confidence in him.

"Master, please rest assured, Yu has her own plans."

Shen Yu solemnly cupped his hands in a farewell gesture, as if bidding it farewell.

Having said that, he turned and transformed into a streak of light, shooting alone towards the heart of the plain.

The three behind them exchanged glances, all seeing the worry in each other's eyes, but they could only follow orders and set up their formation to meet the approaching demonic tide.

Shen Yu unleashed the power of the Xuanqiong Pagoda to its fullest extent, his body enveloped in a hazy, clear light that broke through layers of divine consciousness barriers.

After traveling for an unknown amount of time, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed, revealing a dark and ethereal space where countless translucent shadows drifted and swam.

These shadowy figures are neither ghosts nor spirits; they have no physical form and their shapes are ever-changing, sometimes resembling humans and sometimes beasts, emanating a pure spiritual fluctuation.

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