Chapter 772 Evil in the village?

The three of them came outside the inn and saw a group of masked robbers besieging a carriage.

The guards on the carriage resisted vigorously, but they were obviously no match.

"We can't sit idly by and do nothing." Qingshuang said calmly.

Luochen nodded, "Let's go."

The three people quickly joined the battle. The "Silver Moon Ice Blade" in Luo Chen's hand shone coldly in the night. Qingshuang and Hongling used their secret techniques to engage in fierce battles with the bandits.

The battle lasted for a short time, and the robbers fled one after another when they saw that the situation was not good.

Luochen and the others successfully protected the carriage and won the gratitude of the carriage owner.

"Thank you to the three heroes for coming to the rescue," the carriage owner said gratefully. "I am the village chief of a nearby village. This time I went to the city to purchase food. If it weren't for you, the consequences would have been disastrous."

Luo Chen waved his hand, "You're welcome, this is what we should do."

The village chief invited them to rest in the village for a night, and the three agreed.

Under the leadership of the village chief, they came to a quiet small village.

The village chief prepared a sumptuous dinner for them and told them about the current situation of the village.

It turns out that this village has been invaded by some mysterious forces recently, and the lives of the villagers have been affected.

"There is an old legend in our village that says there is a mysterious power that can drive away evil and protect the village," the village chief said.

Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling looked at each other and had ideas in their minds.

"Perhaps, we can help you." Luo Chen said.

After hearing this, the village chief's eyes flashed with hope, "Really? That's great!"

The three decided to stay in the village for a while to help the villagers solve this problem.

They know that this is not only an adventure, but also a test of their abilities.

In the following days, Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling began to investigate the abnormal situations around the village.

They discovered that there was an unusual power hidden in the mountains and forests near the village.

"This power seems to be somewhat similar to the secret technique of 'Tianji Lock', but it is different." Qingshuang said with a frown.

Luo Chen nodded, "We have to be careful and not act rashly."

Hongling seemed a little excited, "If we can solve this problem, we can bring peace to the village."

After some investigation and preparation, the three decided to enter the forest on a full moon night and face the mysterious power.

When the full moon night came, they came deep into the forest.

Under the moonlight, everything in the mountains and forests appeared extremely clear.

Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling moved forward cautiously. Suddenly, they discovered an ancient altar in front of them.

There was a faint light emitting from the altar, which seemed to be closely connected with that mysterious power.

The three of them approached the altar and saw some ancient runes engraved on it.

"These runes seem to record some kind of ritual." Luo Chen whispered.

After careful observation, Qingshuang discovered that these runes were somehow related to the "Silver Moon Ice Blade" secret technique. "This may be an ancient sealing ritual used to seal some kind of power."

Hong Ling suggested: "Let's try to see if we can restart this ritual. Maybe we can seal the evil power."

Luochen and Qingshuang agreed to Hongling's proposal. They followed the rune instructions on the altar and began to prepare for the initiation ceremony.

As they moved, the light on the altar became brighter and brighter, and the surrounding air seemed to begin to vibrate.

Suddenly, a powerful force burst out from the center of the altar, forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling were knocked back a few steps by this force, but they did not give up.

They continued to persevere until the beam of light gradually dissipated and the runes on the altar gradually dimmed.

That mysterious power seemed to have been successfully sealed.

The three people breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that this adventure not only helped the village, but also gave them a deeper understanding of the secret technique of "Tianji Lock".

After the village chief and villagers learned the news, they rushed over to express their gratitude to Luochen and the others.

The village chief even invited them to participate in the celebration the next day.

During the celebration, the villagers sang and danced to express their gratitude to Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling.

The three of them also felt unprecedented satisfaction and happiness.

Late at night, after the celebration, Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling sat in the village square, looking at the stars in the sky.

Their mood was extremely relaxed.

"Luochen, do you think we have really sealed that power?" Hong Ling looked at the stars in the night sky with a hint of uncertainty, as if looking for the answer.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, with a firm light shining in his eyes, "I believe we did it. You can see that the atmosphere in the mountain forest has returned to calm, and there is no longer that disturbing fluctuation."

Qingshuang nodded. He was always more calm than others. "Yes, I feel it too, but we can't take it lightly. We must ensure that the seal will not be destroyed again."

The three of them were silent for a while, each immersed in their own thoughts.

Luochen broke the silence first, "We should check the altar again tomorrow to make sure everything is normal."

Hongling jumped up briskly, "Okay, I'll go early tomorrow morning, but tonight, let's just enjoy this quiet night."

Qingshuang also stood up and patted the dust on his body, "I agree with Hongling, now we should go back and rest."

Together they walked back to the residence prepared for them by the village chief, which was a spacious and comfortable wooden house.

The furnishings in the house are simple, but there is a warm atmosphere.

"You guys go to bed first, I'll keep watch." Qing Shuang offered, with a trace of doubt in his eyes.

Luochen and Hongling did not refuse. They knew Qingshuang's persistence and understood that this was for everyone's safety.

It was late at night, Luo Chen was lying on the bed, but couldn't fall asleep.

His thoughts drifted into the distance, and he remembered his original intention of practicing the secret technique of "Silver Moon Ice Blade".

He wants to become stronger and protect everything he holds dear.

And tonight's adventure made him more convinced of his own path.

Hong Ling was in another room. She looked at the moonlight outside the window, her heart filled with longing for the future.

She knew that her journey with Luo Chen and Qing Shuang had just begun, and there were countless unknowns waiting for them ahead.

Early the next morning, Luochen and Hongling were awakened by the chirping of birds.

After they finished washing, they went to the altar with Qingshuang.

"Look, the runes on the altar have completely dimmed." Hongling pointed at the altar and said excitedly.

Luo Chen checked it carefully and confirmed that there was nothing abnormal. "It seems that our efforts were not in vain. The seal is very stable."

Qingshuang nodded, but his expression remained serious, "We should still leave some warnings in case someone inadvertently breaks the seal."

So the three began to set up warning signs around the altar and told the village chief to also protect the area.

After everything was arranged, they left here.

...

After walking around for a few days, Luochen and the others returned to the city where immortal cultivators gathered.

The three of them looked around and then walked towards Tianji Pavilion.

Tianji Pavilion still stands in the center of Fang City. Its tall tower reaches into the sky, as if it is showing the world the supreme majesty of the immortal cultivators.

Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling slowly walked into the gate of Tianji Pavilion. They knew that this would be the starting point of their next journey.

"You're back." A gentle voice sounded behind them.

The three of them turned around and saw that it was Xuan Jizi, the elder of Tianji Pavilion.

"Yes, elder." Luo Chen replied respectfully, "The crisis in the village has been resolved."

Xuanjizi nodded, with approval in his eyes, "You have done a good job, but the road to immortality is long and difficult, and you still need to continue to practice."

Qingshuang nodded slightly, "We understand, elder, we have benefited a lot from this experience."

Xuanjizi smiled softly and took out three jade slips from his sleeves. "This is a reward for you. It contains some profound cultivation methods. I hope it will be helpful to you."

The three of them took the jade slips, thanked them gratefully, and then looked for places to start studying.

Luochen sat cross-legged and put the jade slip against his forehead, a stream of information poured into his mind.

He savored the mystery carefully, and his understanding of the secret technique of "Silver Moon Ice Blade" deepened a little more.

Hong Ling was in a quiet courtyard. She placed the jade slip in her palm, closed her eyes, and felt the spiritual energy flowing in it.

A delighted smile appeared on her face, as if she had found the secret to improving her swordsmanship.

Qingshuang was in the library, carefully flipping through ancient books, looking for clues related to the secret technique of "Tianji Lock".

His brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, obviously thinking about some profound issue.

As the sun set and the moon rose, the three of them were immersed in their own worlds. It was not until the dead of night that they slowly stopped and looked at each other with a smile.

"Luochen, what do you think of the content in the jade slip?" Hong Ling asked curiously.

Luo Chen pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly, "The contents in the jade slips are extremely profound, and I still need time to digest them.

However, I feel like I have made a new breakthrough in my cultivation. "

Qingshuang nodded, "I feel the same way. The knowledge in the jade slips has given me a deeper understanding of the 'Tianji Lock', and I think I can use it better."

Hongling's eyes flashed with excitement, "Me too! I have found the secret to improve my swordsmanship. I believe that my swordsmanship will reach a higher level soon."

The three of them looked at each other and smiled. They knew that this was just an episode on their road to immortality, and there were countless challenges waiting for them ahead.

The next day, Luochen and the others decided to visit a senior who lived in seclusion in the mountains. It was said that he had unique insights into the secret technique of "Tianji Lock".

They passed through dense forests and crossed mountain streams, and finally came to a quiet valley.

There is a simple hut in the valley. In front of the house, a gray-haired old man is leisurely sipping tea.

"Senior, we are disciples of Tianji Pavilion, and we are here to ask you for advice." Luo Chen bowed respectfully.

The old man smiled slightly and motioned for them to sit down. "I have been waiting for a long time. I may be able to answer some of your questions."

Luochen, Qingshuang and Hongling asked the old man for advice on the problems they encountered in practice.

The old man listened to them patiently and then gave answers one by one.

"The key to cultivation lies in persistence and understanding." The old man said slowly, "The three of you each have talents. As long as you keep working hard, you will definitely achieve something."

After the three of them heard this, their hearts suddenly became enlightened and they had a deeper understanding of the way of cultivation.

After bidding farewell to the old man, Luochen and the other three embarked on their journey again.

They knew that the road to immortal cultivation was long and lonely, but as long as they walked hand in hand, nothing was impossible.

......

After leaving this place and returning to Tianji Pavilion again.

Luo Chen and the other two planned to practice in seclusion for a while.

Recently, they were always busy with other things.

This made Luo Chen and others feel a little tired.

Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Hong Ling found a secluded corner in the quiet room of Tianji Pavilion and prepared to start their seclusion practice.

For them, seclusion practice is an excellent opportunity to improve their cultivation and consolidate what they have learned.

They each found a cushion, sat cross-legged, and began a long period of meditation and practice.

Time passed slowly in silence, and Luo Chen's consciousness gradually sank into the ocean of practice.

He felt that the spiritual energy in his body was surging like a river, and the secret technique of Silver Moon Ice Blade was constantly evolving in his mind. Every practice gave him a deeper understanding of this secret technique.

He began to try to integrate the Silver Moon Ice Blade with his own sword intent, and each attempt made his sword energy sharper and colder.

Hongling constantly tried to integrate the newly comprehended swordsmanship into her own sword moves during her practice.

Her swordsmanship was already known for its agility, and now new changes have been added, making her sword moves even more elusive.

She seemed to have turned into a red shadow, dancing in the quiet room, with the sword light flashing, like the brightest star in the night sky.

Qingshuang was studying the secrets of the Tianji Lock Secret Art.

He found that the Tianji Lock was not only a means of defense, but also a way to gain insight into opportunities.

He began to try to combine the Tianji Lock with his spiritual perception, and each attempt made him more sensitive to the surrounding environment.

He seemed to be able to foresee what was about to happen, and this ability made him more calm in his practice.

In this way, day after day, Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling continued to practice in the quiet room, and their cultivation was steadily improving.

The tacit understanding between them continued to deepen during the practice, and their cooperation became more seamless.

Finally, after a practice, the three of them opened their eyes at the same time, and their eyes were shining with excitement.

They knew that it was time to end this retreat.

"This retreat is really fruitful." Luo Chen said with emotion.

"Yes, I feel that my swordsmanship has reached a new level." Hong Ling responded with a smile.

Qing Shuang nodded and said: "The secret technique of Tianji Locking has also made new breakthroughs. I can feel that my spiritual perception is more acute than before."

The three smiled at each other. They knew that this retreat not only improved their cultivation, but also deepened their friendship.