Chapter 707: Ghost solved! Mysterious Red Forest?

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and concentrated, integrating the power in his body with the energy of the "Eye of the Netherworld", feeling the cold and powerful power flowing through his body.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes suddenly, and a faint blue light flashed in his pupils, which was the embodiment of the energy of "Eye of the Netherworld".

He formed a seal with his hands and shouted in a low voice: "Netherworld Breaks Evil!"

As his voice fell, a powerful wave of energy erupted from his body, turning into a faint blue beam of light that shot straight into the sky, and then fell down like a downpour, covering the entire South City Gate area. .

Those "ghosts" that were about to move in the darkness, under the impact of this energy, let out shrill screams, and their bodies began to distort and dissipate.

Luo Chen didn't stop. He continued to guide the energy of the "Eye of the Netherworld" and clean the surrounding area like a carpet.

He knew that only by completely eliminating these "ghosts" could the safety of Nanning City be ensured.

At the same time, Qingshuang also launched a fierce battle at the East City Gate.

She relied on her agility and superb swordsmanship to deal with those "ghosts". Every time she swung her sword, she could take away a shadow of the enemy.

But she also knew that she could not completely solve the problem by herself. She had to wait for good news from Luochen.

Finally, after a hard battle, Qingshuang felt the powerful energy fluctuation coming from the direction of the south city gate.

She was overjoyed, knowing that Luo Chen had successfully channeled the energy of the "Eye of the Netherworld" and began to fight back.

She immediately stepped up her offensive and launched a final decisive battle with those "ghosts".

As time went by, the battle in Nanning City gradually came to an end.

Those "ghosts" that were once arrogant were finally completely eliminated with the joint efforts of Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and many monks.

The smell of blood and death in the air gradually dissipated, replaced by traces of fresh air and the joy of victory.

When the last shadow of the "ghost" dissipated in the air, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They looked at each other and smiled. Although their bodies were covered with scars and fatigue, their eyes were full of determination and pride.

"We did it." Luo Chen said softly.

"Yes, we did it." Qingshuang responded.

...

After it's over.

Luochen and Qingshuang found an inn and stayed for a while.

Waiting for a rest, after it's almost done.

The two of them walked out of the inn and walked in the bustling ancient city of Nanning.

On the street, pedestrians are constantly coming and going.

On both sides of the street, the cries of the people continued to sound.

"Tanghulu, sweet and crispy candied haws!"

An old man held a straw handle full of red candied haws, and shouted with a cheerful smile. The sugar coating on the candied haws shone attractively in the sun.

Luochen and Qingshuang walked side by side on the street. They both changed into casual clothes and looked like ordinary tourists.

After experiencing the previous battle of life and death, the tranquility at this moment seems particularly precious.

They walked among the crowd, enjoying this rare peace and tranquility.

Suddenly, a melodious sound of the piano attracted their attention.

The sound of the piano is as clear as a spring, and a bit sad, as if it can reach the softest part of the human heart.

They followed the sound and saw in front of a teahouse, a young luther player in a green shirt was sitting in front of a simple qin, concentrating on playing.

The people around seemed to be attracted by the sound of the piano and stopped to listen.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were no exception. They found a place to stand close to each other and listened quietly to the moving melody.

As the sound of the piano rose and fell, Luo Chen's thoughts couldn't help but wander far away.

He thought of all his experiences during this period, from the initial ignorance, to the dependence of life and death, to now fighting side by side.

He took a deep look at Qingshuang beside him, and his heart was filled with gratitude and warmth.

Qingshuang seemed to feel Luo Chen's gaze, and she smiled slightly. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, instantly lighting up Luo Chen's heart.

They didn't need words, each other's feelings had been conveyed to each other through the tacit understanding of their eyes.

When the song ended, there was warm applause and cheers from all around.

The violinist stood up and bowed slightly to thank everyone.

Luochen and Qingshuang also responded with warm applause to express their respect and appreciation for this young talent.

After walking out of the teahouse, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued to wander around Nanning City.

They walked across ancient bridges and bustling streets, feeling the unique charm and style of this ancient city.

At this moment, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in their sight.

It was a middle-aged man wearing a robe, it was the Nanning City Lord they had met before, Yun Feiyang.

Yun Feiyang obviously saw them too. He walked forward quickly with a warm smile on his face.

"Mr. Luo, Miss Qingshuang, what a pleasure it is to meet you! I didn't expect to meet you here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also greeted him with smiles.

"City Lord Yun, you are fine."

Yun Feiyang smiled and said: "Thanks to you two, Nanning City has returned to its former peace. This time, it's all thanks to you!"

Luo Chen waved his hand and said: "City Master Yun is welcome, this is what we should do, and we also learned a lot from it."

Yun Feiyang nodded and said: "Yes, this experience is undoubtedly a valuable experience for you, but having said that, what are your plans next?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, and then said: "We plan to continue traveling around the world to increase our knowledge and cultivation. After all, the road to cultivation is still long."

Yun Feiyang was slightly startled when he heard this, and then said with a smile: "I see, then I wish you all a safe journey. If you have the opportunity to come to Nanning City again in the future, you must remember to come see me!"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled and nodded in agreement: "Definitely."

After bidding farewell to Yun Feiyang, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued on their journey.

...

“The experience of Nanning Ancient City is really unimaginable!”

Luo Chen rode his horse and walked towards the outside of Nanning Ancient City.

He said to his confidante Qing Shuang, who was also riding a horse and walking side by side.

Qingshuang smiled softly, a flash of memory flashed in her eyes, and she responded: "Yes, who would have thought that we would encounter so many twists and turns here."

“However, it is because of these experiences that we have grown.”

Luochen nodded, with a determined light in his eyes, "Yes, every challenge makes us stronger, and fighting side by side with you is the greatest honor of my life."

The two looked at each other, smiled, and continued on their way.

They know that the road ahead is still long and there are countless unknowns waiting for them to explore.

But no matter what the future holds, they will work together and face it together.

...

On the way out of the ancient city of Nanning, they encountered all kinds of people and things.

Sometimes it is to help lost travelers find their way home, sometimes to resolve disputes in some small villages, and sometimes to compete with some malicious bandits.

Every experience brought new improvements to their cultivation and state of mind.

Just like that, a full month passed.

In the early morning, when the sky is not yet bright.

At this time, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were sitting silently under a centuries-old tree, seemingly still resting.

The place where the two of them were was a place called the Red Forest.

The reason why the red forest is called the red forest is mainly because most of the trees in the red forest are red, hence the name.

"Um?"

"There's movement!"

Luochen suddenly opened his eyes and looked around alertly.

Qingshuang also woke up immediately, holding the sword in her hand tightly, preparing to deal with possible dangers.

"Is it a monster?" Qingshuang asked in a low voice.

Luochen shook his head, listened carefully for a while, and then replied softly: "No, someone seems to be approaching."

The two quickly stood up and stood back to back, looking around warily.

The morning fog in the red forest has not completely dissipated, making the vision a little blurry.

At this moment, a figure slowly walked out of the fog. It was an old man wearing a worn-out robe.

He was stumbling, holding a wooden stick in his hand, and his face was full of exhaustion.

"You two little friends, don't be nervous."

Although the old man's voice was weak, it carried a reassuring power.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and relaxed their vigilance slightly, but still maintained their guard.

"Old sir, what are you doing?" Luo Chen asked, with a hint of concern in his tone.

The old man approached slowly, stopped in front of them, and gasped: "I am a wandering Taoist priest named Xuanzhen. I lost my way in this red forest. I have been walking for several days and have run out of water and food." , exhausted."

Hearing this, Qingshuang took out a water bottle and dry food from her luggage and handed them to the old man, "Old sir, drink some water and eat something first."

Xuanzhen took the kettle and dry food, glanced at Qingshuang gratefully, and then began to eat slowly.

After he regained some strength, he looked up at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, with a hint of complicated emotions flashing in his eyes.

"You two little friends, I will keep your good deeds in mind, but there is a secret hidden in this red forest. If you continue to move forward, I am afraid you will encounter danger."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They knew that there was no unreasonable kindness or warning in this world.

Luo Chen asked in a deep voice: "Old sir, can you tell us the secret of this red forest in detail?"

Xuanzhen sighed and said slowly: "In the depths of the red forest, there is an ancient altar. Legend has it that it was the burial place of a powerful monk in ancient times. The monk practiced evil methods during his lifetime, and his resentment lingered after his death. As a demon spirit, it guards the altar. Over the years, many monks and explorers have tried to enter it, but most of them never returned. "

Qingshuang frowned slightly and asked, "Why are you here, old sir?"

A trace of recollection flashed in Xuanzhen's eyes, "I was a disciple of that monk when I was young, but because I was dissatisfied with his evil methods, I ran away from the master. Now that I am old, I want to return to the master's place, but I have been unable to do so." A wish.”

After hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt more respect for the old man in their hearts.

Luo Chen pondered for a moment and said: "Old sir, we are willing to help you fulfill your wish, but we also have our own purpose. We hope to use the red forest to go to Lingshan Mountain in the north."

After hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Xuanzhen's eyes, "You two little friends, I am touched by your courage and kindness. I am willing to take you to the altar, but please be careful. The power of that demon spirit is not trivial."

So, Luochen and Qingshuang, led by Xuanzhen, continued deep into the red forest.

As they moved forward, the trees around them became taller and brighter, as if every tree contained a strong vitality.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the center of the red forest.

An ancient altar appeared in front of them, and a cold atmosphere filled the air around the altar, which made people shudder.

Xuanzhen pointed at the altar and said, "This is the site of my master's sect, and it is also the habitat of the demon spirit. Two friends, are you really ready?"

Luochen and Qingshuang nodded. They knew that this was not only a help to Xuanzhen, but also a test for themselves.

The three of them slowly walked towards the altar. At this moment, a powerful force suddenly erupted from the center of the altar.

A vague figure gradually condensed into shape. It was the demon spirit that Xuanzhen said.

The demon spirit let out a sharp roar and attacked Luochen and Qingshuang.

Luochen and Qingshuang quickly drew their weapons and started a fierce battle with the demon spirit.

The battle was extremely fierce, and the power of the demon spirit far exceeded Luochen and Qingshuang's expectations.

Each of its attacks was accompanied by a whistling sound that tore through the air, and each movement left a trail of afterimages.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang relied on their tacit cooperation to barely resist the demon spirit's offensive, but as time went on, they gradually felt powerless.

Xuan Zhen stood aside, watching the two young men fight for their wishes, his heart full of gratitude and worry.

He knew that if no action was taken, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang might be in danger of their lives.

So he took out an ancient jade pendant from his arms, which was given by his master when he was young, and it was said to have the power to suppress evil spirits.

Xuan Zhen raised the jade pendant high and recited an ancient spell.

As the spell progressed, the jade pendant began to emit a soft light, and a warm and powerful force emanated from the jade pendant, gradually forming a light curtain that trapped the demon spirit in it.

The demon spirit felt threatened and became more violent. It let out a deafening roar and tried to break through the light curtain.

But the power of the jade pendant was extremely strong, and no matter how the demon spirit struggled, it could not escape.

Seeing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that this was their chance to fight back.

They quickly adjusted their state, gathered all their strength, and prepared to give the demon spirit a fatal blow.

The long sword in Luo Chen's hand shone brightly, while Qing Shuang's long sword exuded a cold chill. The two swung their swords at the same time, and the sword energy intertwined, forming a powerful sword energy storm that rushed straight towards the demon spirit.

The sword energy storm collided with the demon spirit in the light curtain, bursting out dazzling light and deafening roars.

After the light dissipated, the demon spirit's figure gradually became blurred, and finally dissipated in the air, leaving only a black crystal stone, which was the essence of the demon spirit.