Refining Ruins Cauldron

If he were to face those three monstrous beasts again, Gu Qingyun was confident that his spiritual abilities alone would be enough to give them a hard time.

Spiritual attacks have always been Gu Qingyun's trump card, and it is also the most mysterious and crucial one.

In terms of destructive power, it might not even be as good as a second-tier top-grade talisman.

However, when it comes to surprise attacks, even a fifth-tier talisman may not be as unpredictable as a spiritual attack.

After all, no matter how powerful a talisman is, it still has fluctuations in spiritual energy.

However, the spiritual consciousness that condenses into a needle is different.

Colorless, formless, silent, and without a sound.

Once the opponent is caught off guard, it can determine life or death at the crucial moment!

Despite the surprise, Gu Qingyun quickly calmed down and tried to compose herself.

He knew very well that he was far from being able to be careless.

The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is extremely dangerous, and Falling Wind Ridge is the most perilous part of it.

Those few late-stage Golden Core spirit beasts were just an appetizer.

The real danger is yet to come.

Not far away, Nalan Feixue was still in a meditative state, her eyes closed, her breath long and steady.

Outside the cave, a beam of the setting sun shone in, making her face appear slightly redder.

At this moment, Nalan Feixue was no longer as aloof as usual, but rather gentle and approachable.

Normally, she is like a cold moon hanging high in the sky.

Cold, aloof, and unattainable.

But now, the cave was dimly lit, the candlelight flickered, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on her face, giving her a touch of earthly warmth.

"So, the Peak Master has this side to him."

Gu Qingyun stared, his eyes wide with disbelief.

In terms of beauty, Nalan Feixue was definitely one of the most beautiful women she had ever seen.

Gu Qingyun sighed inwardly, but quickly regained his senses.

Now is not the time for idle thoughts.

His clothes were tattered from the fight, and he hadn't had the strength to change them since yesterday, but he had finally recovered.

She took off the long robe she was wearing; it belonged to Nalan Feixue and still emitted a faint fragrance.

The fragrance was very faint, unlike cosmetics, and more like plum blossoms after a snowfall.

It has a touch of remoteness amidst its coolness.

Gu Qingyun didn't have time to savor the moment; he wasn't that kind of person. He quickly changed his clothes.

Just then, he met Nalan Feixue, who had opened her eyes.

Gu Qingyun was taken aback.

Just now, I was shirtless, didn't that give the peak master a clear view?

However, having cultivated for many years, what kind of scene hasn't Nalan Peak Master seen?

So what if he's shirtless?

It's not like you're not wearing pants, what's the big deal?

Thinking about this, he suddenly calmed down a lot.

As long as you're not embarrassed, it's others who will feel awkward.

Gu Qingyun solemnly took the robe, carefully folded it, and delivered it to Nalan Feixue.

"Thank you for the robe, Peak Master."

He remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

Nalan Feixue's lips twitched involuntarily.

In the dimly lit cave, no one noticed her furrowed and relaxed eyebrows.

Finally, she took the robe and casually put it back into her treasure bag.

"Now that we've recovered, let's continue our journey to Falling Wind Ridge."

Based on the distance, if the two of them travel at full speed, they will arrive by noon the day after tomorrow.

Gu Qingyun nodded.

We were already delayed for a day, and we can't afford to put it off any longer.

The Ancient Thunder Amethyst takes a hundred years to form, and it is guarded by a large number of spirit beasts.

No one can guarantee that it won't be refined by some spirit beast in the next few days.

Rumble.

Nalan Feixue pushed aside the barrier set up at the cave entrance and stepped out first.

Gu Qingyun followed closely behind.

Outside the cave, miasma still lingered.

The low growls of spirit beasts could be heard from afar, sometimes near, sometimes far, making it difficult to pinpoint their exact location.

Without saying much, the two quickly concealed their presence and continued their journey towards Falling Wind Ridge.

……

Two more days passed.

It was noon that day.

Two figures appeared before the valley, and the surrounding vegetation came to an abrupt halt, as if some ferocious beast was lurking ahead.

The plants that were growing wildly just moments ago were abruptly stopped outside the valley.

Looking further in, the barren valley is filled with jagged rocks, and occasionally you can see flashes of purple light between the rocks.

Gu Qingyun recognized him at a glance.

That was clearly lightning!

At Falling Wind Ridge, lightning flashed, and the air was filled with an extremely dense and domineering metallic spiritual energy.

That metallic spiritual energy was not gentle; on the contrary, it was extremely sharp.

When inhaled, it may even cause a slight tingling sensation in the meridians.

It's like there are countless tiny blades hidden in the air.

The lightning intertwined with the metallic spiritual energy, creating an extremely violent and unique environment.

Gu Qingyun could feel a slight tingling sensation on his skin just by standing outside the valley.

Even some spirit beasts could only look on in awe and linger outside the valley.

Even knowing there was an opportunity within, they dared not advance an inch further.

Rumble.

Above the valley, dark clouds hung motionless, as if nailed to the valley floor.

Every now and then, thunder roared and lightning flashed, turning the surrounding scenery white.

Not every bolt of lightning struck the ground.

Some lightning bolts are absorbed by the strange rocks in the valley, while others explode in mid-air, turning into countless tiny arcs of electricity that wander between the mountain walls.

This place is Luofeng Ridge.

Nalan Feixue looked at the valley in front of her, her expression more solemn than ever before.

Even with her current cultivation level, she could sense the strong sense of threat in the air.

Nalan Feixue's intuition told her that even a true Nascent Soul expert risked death if they came here, let alone a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator.

The danger here doesn't just come from spirit beasts.

There is also the thunder and lightning of heaven and earth themselves.

If you are trapped deep in a valley and happen to encounter a thunderous outburst, that would be a true death trap.

"Within the valley, Golden Core spirit beasts roam freely, the strongest of which have reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, and there are more than one of them!"

Nalan Feixue slowly began to speak, recounting the information she knew.

"These spirit beasts, relying on the power of thunder between heaven and earth, refine the ancient thunder amethyst to strengthen their physical cultivation."

"Day after day they cultivated here, forging their incredibly powerful bodies and strength."

"They're not only tough and resilient, but they also strike with terrifying force."

"Especially those spirit beasts that have absorbed lightning power for many years, their speed and explosive power far exceed those of ordinary spirit beasts of the same level."

Although it was just a few simple words, Gu Qingyun could sense the danger in them.

These spirit beasts are far superior to the four late-stage Golden Core beasts we encountered before!

Although the giant bear had strong defenses, it was ultimately just an ordinary late-stage Golden Core spirit beast.

These guys in Falling Wind Ridge temper their bodies with lightning year-round.

Its flesh and bones have probably been honed to the point of being comparable to a magical weapon.

What's more troublesome is that this is their home turf!

"What if we ambush a lone spirit beast and steal the Ancient Thunder Amethyst?"

Gu Qingyun seemed to realize something and asked.

"Disaster."

Nalan Feixue took a deep breath; the experience from last time was still vivid in her mind.

"Wherever there is Ancient Thunder Amethyst in the valley, there will surely be hordes of great demons."

"Not to mention us, even they themselves fight each other, frequently engaging in life-or-death battles."

"Even if it finds a lone one, its cultivation level will definitely far surpass that of other spirit beasts."

"Because a weak spirit beast simply cannot occupy the Ancient Lei Amethyst by itself."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured directly over Gu Qingyun's head.

I originally wanted to find an opportunity to defeat them one by one.

Now it seems that this path is not so easy to take.

But having come this far, how could he possibly give up now?

"Difficult, but not impossible."

"I have to try no matter what."

Gu Qingyun remained silent for a moment, then his eyes hardened.

"If I miss this chance, I'll have to wait another hundred years for the next one. I can't wait a hundred years."

Let alone Foundation Establishment cultivators, even Golden Core experts, how many centuries do they have left?

Even Master Qing Gu Zhenren is now facing the imminent end of his lifespan.

Cultivators may seem to have long lifespans, but only when they truly walk the path of cultivation will they realize that time is never enough.

Breakthroughs take time.

Finding opportunities takes time.

Healing and recovery take time.

Reflections and insights gained during seclusion also require time.

If you miss it once in a century, you may never have another chance.

Gu Qingyun couldn't afford to delay, much less wait!

Upon hearing this, Nalan Feixue's red lips parted slightly, the words on the tip of her tongue, but in the end she did not say them.

What could she say?

Should we persuade Gu Qingyun to give up?

She knew perfectly well that she couldn't persuade him otherwise.

Moreover, if Gu Qingyun were to truly retire here, he would no longer be Gu Qingyun.

"In that case, let's do our best."

"If you succeed, then so be it; if you fail, then retreat."

"The spirit beasts of Falling Wind Ridge are beyond our current capabilities to contend with."

Nalan Feixue looked solemn and earnestly gave Gu Qingyun his instructions.

Let alone the two of them, even if Qing Gu Zhenren himself came, he would never dare to be so arrogant as to confront all the spirit beasts in Luofeng Ridge.

Those beasts have lived in this environment for years and have long been adapted to the heavenly lightning, even using it as a means to an end.

Once you start doing it, things get incredibly complicated.

If you are not careful, you will be struck by heavenly lightning. Even if you are a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, you will be severely injured if you are not killed!

Moreover, her injuries have not yet fully recovered.

Although Gu Qingyun had a trump card, a trump card is not omnipotent.

This time, their goal is not to sweep through Falling Wind Ridge.

Instead, they would look for an opportunity to take the Gulei Amethyst and leave immediately!

"Let's go."

The two took a deep breath, tried to compose themselves, looked at the valley under the thunderclouds, and resolutely walked over!