Chu Yun's eyes shimmered with a hint of determination, her voice firm and resolute: "We have no way out. Although Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley is dangerous, at least we can temporarily avoid the pursuit of the enemy. We must take this risk. Besides, Captain Li, you underestimate this princess. With me here, I can ensure your safety."
Li Jian frowned, but ultimately Nod agreed. He knew that in this desperate situation, only taking risks offered a chance of survival.
A group of people quickly passed through the forest and entered the edge of the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley. The air here was filled with a cold atmosphere, the surrounding trees were tall and ancient, with lush branches and leaves that covered the sky, making the valley appear dim and mysterious.
Chu Yun tightly held Chu Feng's hand, carefully leading everyone deeper into the valley. Chu Feng's face showed fear, but he held his sister's hand tightly, as if doing so could bring him some comfort.
Li Jian and the soldiers looked around vigilantly, ready to deal with any possible appearance of monsters.
As they went deeper, the atmosphere in the valley became increasingly oppressive, and strange noises occasionally came from all around, making people uneasy.
Suddenly, a strange sound of wind came from the front, and Chu Yun immediately made a gesture, signaling everyone to stop.
"There's something ahead," Li Jian said in a low voice, his sword already drawn without a sound.
At that moment, a huge shadow leaped out from the depths of the forest and charged straight towards them. It was a giant black wolf, its eyes gleaming with green light and exuding a fierce aura.
Chu Yun quickly shielded Chu Feng behind her and drew the long sword she carried with her, focusing her energy to engage in battle.
Li Jian and the soldiers quickly assumed a fighting stance, forming a circle to protect Chu Yun and Chu Feng.
The black wolf let out a low howl and pounced towards them. Chu Yun's eyes flashed with a cold light as she faced the black wolf, her long sword clashing with its wolf claws, making a crisp sound.
The battle quickly unfolded, with the Black Wolf's movements being extremely swift. However, the coordinated efforts of Chu Yun and Li Jian managed to just fend off its attacks.
In the midst of this intense battle, Chu Yun showcased her martial arts skills and intelligence. Every time her sword clashed with the wolf's claws, she accurately judged the wolf's attack trajectory, skillfully avoiding fatal blows. Her movements were agile like the wind, her swordsmanship agile and powerful, with each swing of her sword accompanied by the sound of the wind howling.
Li Jian and the soldiers were not to be outdone. Their swords and shields complemented each other, forming an indestructible line of defense. Every time the black wolf attempted to break through this line, they were decisively and forcefully repelled.
The battle continued for a moment, and the black wolf seemed to sense the extraordinary nature of Chu Yun and his companions, becoming more cunning and ferocious. Its eyes gleamed with a green light, seemingly searching for a breakthrough.
At that moment, Chu Yun discovered the weakness of the black wolf. Right after each attack, it would reveal a vulnerable spot on its abdomen. A glint appeared in Chu Yun's eyes as she decided to take a risk.
During the next attack by the black wolf, Chu Yun suddenly turned and swiftly moved to the wolf's side, thrusting her long sword into its abdomen. The black wolf let out a mournful cry, its body trembled violently for a moment, and then it fell to the ground, unable to move.
The battle was over, and Chu Yun and the soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief. But they knew that this was just a small trial in the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley, and there were more unknown dangers waiting for them ahead.
Chu Yun turned to look at Chu Feng, whose face was filled with fear and admiration. Chu Yun gently stroked his head and comforted him, "It's okay, Chu Feng, sister will protect you."
Li Jian walked over with a hint of respect on his face: "Princess Chu, your swordsmanship is truly outstanding. We should continue forward and find a safe place to rest before the night falls."
Chu Yun nodded. She knew that in the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley, the night was the most dangerous time. The group quickly cleaned up the aftermath of the battle and continued deeper into the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley.
As night fell, the atmosphere in the valley became even more eerie and dangerous. The sounds around them became more frequent, as if countless eyes were peering at them from the darkness.
Chu Yun led the team forward cautiously, her eyes filled with vigilance. Li Jian and the soldiers also closely guarded Chu Yun and Chu Feng, ready to respond to any potential danger at any moment.
At that moment, a strange sound came from the front, like the low moan of some creature. Chu Yun immediately made a gesture, signaling everyone to stop.
"There's something ahead," Li Jian said in a low voice, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.
Chu Yun quietly walked to the front to investigate, only to see a small open space where a strange creature was bowing its head and eating something.
The creature was not very big, with green skin and pointed ears, and had a pair of small wings on its back.
Chu Yun turned around and gestured to Li Jian and the soldiers, indicating that there was no need to worry. She approached the creature gently, Discover it was eating some strange fruits.
The creature looked up, revealing a pair of curious and harmless big eyes, gazing at Chu Yun. Chu Yun smiled and reached out in a friendly gesture.
"What kind of creature is this?" Chu Feng asked curiously, his eyes full of interest.
Chu Yun smiled and answered Chu Feng's question, "This little sprite is called a 'Spirit Wing Sprite.' They feed on fruits and nectar from the natural world, have a gentle nature, and enjoy flying freely between forests and valleys. They usually do not pose a threat to humans."
She explained softly, while carefully maintaining a proper distance from the little fairy.
The existence of spirit wing elves is recorded in many ancient legends and stories, they are seen as the guardians of nature, and sometimes help lost travelers find their way.
Chu Feng listened with great interest, his eyes shining with curiosity about this new and fascinating world. He asked softly, "Sister, can they really help us?"
Chu Yun nodded gently, her gaze falling tenderly on the spirit wing elf. "Perhaps. In this unknown Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley, having the company of such a child might bring us some unexpected help on our journey."
The spirit winged elf seemed to sense Chu Yun's kindness, and it gently flew onto Chu Yun's shoulder, softly brushing her cheek with its soft wings as if to show friendliness. Chu Yun and Chu Feng exchanged a smile.
Then Chu Yun turned to Li Jian and the soldiers and said, "We can rest here for a while. It should be safe here."
A group of people rested on a small clearing, where Chu Yun picked edible fruits nearby and distributed them to the soldiers. These fruits carried a faint sweetness, which lifted their spirits.
As the night grew late, the sounds in the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley gradually quieted down. Chu Yun and Chu Feng leaned against a large tree, while Li Jian and the soldiers took turns keeping watch around them.
In the distance, a long roar came from the depths of the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley, the sound was distant and deep, as if containing ancient power and secrets.
Chu Yun's heart trembled slightly, and she knew that in this mysterious valley, there were many unknown monsters and strange phenomena.
Chu Feng tightly held Chu Yun's hand and asked softly, "Sister, what is that sound?"
Chu Yun gently stroked his head and comforted him softly, "Don't be afraid, Chu Feng. It's just a sound made by a creature in the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley at night."
As she comforted her younger brother Chu Feng, she sighed at the many years she had spent learning immortal techniques and Taoist arts. She pondered, what use had her nearly fourteen years of cultivation been? She still couldn't save her country and parents, and sadness welled up in her heart.
Chu Feng looked at his sister's tears, his eyes also turning red: "Sister, don't cry. Seeing you like this, I'm about to cry too."
Chu Yun wiped away her tears. At least she had saved her brother. She smiled and said to Chu Feng: "Okay, sister won't cry anymore. When we escape from here, I will take you to Xuanji Mountain to see the beautiful scenery I used to describe to you before. Little brother, do you agree?"
"Okay, sister, it's settled then. You must take me with you. Those who don't keep their promises are like little dogs!" Chu Feng laughed through his tears.
"Okay, okay, sister will definitely not become a little dog." Chu Yun replied gently.
But why would Princess Chu Yun of the Kingdom of Chu become a cultivator? The origins of all this can be traced back to fourteen years ago...
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