After the battle with Qingfeng, both Xiaoxaio and Wuyin suffered some physical and mental trauma. However, they understand that the current challenge is just the tip of the iceberg.
Time flies, Xiaoxaio reincarnates into the eighth generation. Following clues, she and Wuyin must hurry to the ancient temple to obtain the legendary Nine Lives Stone.
On the way, with overlapping mountain peaks and churning clouds, the two people traversed the rugged mountain road, crossed the gorge, and finally arrived at the location of the temple. This place is called "bottom of the sky" because here, the stars in the sky are the brightest, as if one can touch the vast expanse of stars.
The temple stands on a flat piece of land, surrounded by nine small mountains, forming a natural barrier. The temple is surrounded by densely packed ancient trees, whose leaves are all golden. Whenever the wind blows, they dance in the air like flying gold coins.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin approached, only to see three ancient words carved on the great door of the temple, "Nine Lives Stone," which undoubtedly confirmed their destination.
As the two were about to enter, suddenly the door slowly opened on its own, and a chill greeted them. This was the first trial: the "Ice Trial." Before them lay a world encased in ice, with towering ice pillars and snow covering the land. Every step they took would subject them to bone-chilling winds.
Xiaoxaio Gripping the "Ice Heart" longsword, I insert the blade into the ground, sending a freezing force spreading in all directions, allowing both of us to walk safely. However, in this icy land, there are still hidden ice and snow monsters, ready to attack invaders at any moment.
Wuyin Wielding the "Night Shadow" Phantom Fan, summoning multiple illusions to aid in battle, engaging in fierce combat with the ice and snow monsters. Every attack, every dodge, tests their skill and wisdom.
They passed the first trial and arrived at the second trial: the "Flame Trial." Before them was a raging sea of fire, with flames reaching several zhang high. Each flame seemed to possess a life of its own, passionate and wild. The trial here tested their perseverance and patience.
Xiaoxaio used the "Ice Heart" sword to block the flames' attacks, while Wuyin used the Phantom Fan to create a storm, attempting to extinguish the sea of fire. The two worked seamlessly together and finally made it through the Flame Trial.
The final trial is called the "Trial of Inner Demons." There are no real enemies here, only their inner fears and doubts. Xiaoxaio sees the shadows of her past in this void space. She witnesses the moment she was born into the family of the Wàng Clan, the day the clan declined, and every moment of her wandering in the world. Every failure, every pain, and every regret are magnified here, becoming the shackles in her heart.
Wuyin sees his true identity, the unrevealed secrets, and his deep emotions for Xiaoxaio. He witnesses his past hesitations, struggles, and how he chose to protect Xiaoxaio at the cost of sacrificing his own identity.
In this world of inner demons, both of them felt immense loneliness and helplessness. But they also realized that only by facing their fears could they truly grow and progress.
Xiaoxaio Taking a deep breath, she decided to let go of the shadows of the past and face the future challenges with the strongest heart. She tightly gripped the "Ice Heart" longsword in her hand, pointing its tip towards those inner demons, declaring her determination.
Wuyin then gently waved the "Night Shadow" Phantom Fan, summoning a bright light that dispelled the doubts and fears in their hearts. He knew that only by fighting side by side with Xiaoxaio could they truly overcome the trial of this inner demon.
Having passed the final trial, the two finally arrived at the sacred place where the Nine Lives Stone was located. They saw the sparkling stone, and the surrounding air carried a mysterious aura.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. They decided to protect the Nine Lives Stone together, not allowing anyone to obtain it, in order to ensure the balance and stability of the Three Realms Nine Levels.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin stood in the sacred place, as they were about to obtain the Nine Lives Stone, a deafening roar sounded, the earth began to shake, and around the temple, golden leaves fell from the trees, scattering like a shower of gold onto the ground.
From the center of the temple, a huge shadow slowly emerges. It is an ancient deity named "Yunlian," the guardian of the temple. Her body is composed of countless golden leaves, and her eyes shimmer with a cold light. She is the guardian of the Nine Lives Stone and does not allow anyone to take away this divine stone.
Yunlian speaks, "Who are you, daring to offend this sacred place and attempt to take the Nine Lives Stone?"
Xiaoxaio fearlessly replied, "I am Xiaoxaio, and we are here to protect Three Realms Nine Levels, not for personal gain."
Yun Lian sneered, "Everyone who comes here says the same thing, but in the end, it's all for their own power and position. What makes you any different?"
Wuyin took a deep breath and said, "I know the importance of Nine Lives Stone. We just hope to borrow its power to protect our world."
Yun Lian looked at Wuyin, seemingly examining his true intentions. After a moment of silence, she said, "If you are truly seeking justice, then you must pass my test."
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin stood in the center of the temple, facing the deity Yunlian, composed of golden leaves. Yunlian's eyes shimmered with a cold light as she said, "If you wish to obtain the Nine Lives Stone, you must first defeat me."
Xiaoxaio gripped the "Iceheart" longsword, its frosty power gathering at the tip, while Wuyin brandished the "Nightshadow" Phantom Fan, ready to meet Yunlian's challenge.
The prelude to the battle slowly unfolds, with Yunlian's figure standing in mid-air in a transcendent posture. With a light flick of her fingertips, countless golden leaves instantly fly out from around her, resembling an unmatched group of sharp blades, slashing through the sky with sword-like cold light, instantly shooting towards Xiaoxaio and Wuyin. Each leaf seems to carry Yunlian's killing intent, as they flutter and spin in the air, depicting the melody of death.
Faced with the waterfall-like attack, Wuyin's eyes flash with a cold light. He tightly grips the "Phantom Fan" in his hand, "Night Shadow," and with a single wave, the power of darkness instantly condenses into a huge wind wall, forcibly blocking the golden leaves heading towards them. The power of the wind wall is strong, and the golden leaves in front of it are like an impenetrable fortress, shattering one by one in the air.
Xiaoxaio is calm and agile, her Iceheart Sword swings out instantly, and the power of frost instantly freezes the space ahead. The golden leaves are frozen one after another by the power of frost, losing their attacking power. It's as if time stands still at this moment, the leaves suspended in the air, unable to move forward.
Seeing this, Yunlian's face reveals a hint of a cold smile. With a light wave of her sleeve, the ground instantly cracks open, and golden vines emerge from the cracks like agile snakes, instantly entwining around Xiaoxaio and Wuyin. The power of the vines is strong, attempting to tightly bind them.
Wuyin Without hesitation, his Phantom Fan swung again, the power of darkness cutting through the golden vines like a sharp blade. Meanwhile, Xiaoxaio used her Iceheart Sword to carve a path of ice on the ground, trapping the vines in place. But Yunlian's attack was not over yet. Her body soared into the air, beginning to spin rapidly. Her figure traced a golden arc in the sky, and the swirling force instantly condensed into a golden tornado, sweeping towards Xiaoxaio and Wuyin.
The power of the tornado was incredibly strong, and Xiaoxaio and Wuyin were instantly swept into it, struggling to maintain their forms at the center of the storm. Xiaoxaio bit her lip tightly, knowing they couldn't afford to linger here for too long. Gripping the Iceheart Sword, she gathered all the frost power in her body and thrust the sword towards the center of the tornado, attempting to freeze it and rob the tornado of its strength. Wuyin was equally determined, as he fiercely swung his Phantom Fan, causing the dark storm to clash with the golden tornado, creating a violent force that shook the entire battlefield.
Two powerful forces collided in the air, and the combined efforts of Xiaoxaio and Wuyin finally diminished the tornado power of Yunlian. A flash of courage passed through Xiaoxaio's calm eyes as she met Wuyin's gaze, as if they understood each other without words. Their movements suddenly became extremely coordinated, and the forces of ice and darkness intertwined in the air, forming a huge vortex of power pressing towards Yunlian.
Facing the formidable combined force of Xiaoxaio and Wuyin, Yunlian finally showed a hint of panic. She tried to control the golden tornado, but she could no longer resist the combined force of Xiaoxaio and Wuyin. Her figure trembled violently in the air and was eventually engulfed by the immense vortex of power. With a loud noise, Yunlian's body turned into golden leaves, scattered on the ground of the ancient temple, and the battle finally came to a halt at that moment. Xiaoxaio and Wuyin descended slowly to the ground of the temple, their robes fluttering in the wind, leaving behind a silence.
In this moment in the temple, only the sound of the wind's howling and their heavy breathing remain. Xiaoxaio grips the Iceheart Sword, drawing a shallow mark on the ground with its tip. Though her mind remains calm, she cannot hide the shock in her eyes. The power of Yunlian is unmatched, and if not for her seamless coordination with Wuyin, the situation at this moment would likely be completely different.
Wuyin gently sheathes "Nightshadow," a hint of contentment in his eyes. He knows that this battle has proven the unspoken understanding between him and Xiaoxaio, and it has further convinced him that their hearts are tightly connected.
However, when they came to their senses, they discovered that although they had defeated Yunlian, the Nine Lives Stone was no longer in its original place, seemingly taken away by some kind of force.
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