The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 290: Restarting the Journey

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen enjoyed a rare quiet time in the familiar and friendly mountains of the sect. Every day, when the morning sun first shines, they practice beside the spiritual spring in the back mountain of the sect, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and consolidating the great power obtained from the mysterious fairyland. The water of the spiritual spring gurgles beside them, flickering with a faint light, as if echoing with their spiritual power, playing a quiet practice movement together.

In their spare time, they would also gather with their fellow disciples to share anecdotes in the fairyland. The thrilling encounters, the mysterious inheritance place, and the dangerous yet rewarding exploration process made the younger brothers and sisters listen in fascination, with their eyes full of yearning and admiration. The elders of the sect would often call the two of them over and ask them about the characteristics of the magic weapons and spiritual objects in the fairyland, hoping to explore new paths that are beneficial to the development of the sect from these valuable experiences.

Yun Yao knew that this trip to the fairyland would not only greatly increase the strength of herself and Chu Mochen, but also shoulder the important task of opening up the future for the sect. She often thought alone about how to integrate the newly learned advanced spells into the sect's offensive and defensive formations, so that the sect would have a stronger protective power when facing foreign enemies; or how to use those rare spiritual objects to cultivate better spiritual plants and provide more abundant cultivation resources for the disciples. Chu Mochen was the same. He frequently exchanged ideas with the sect's martial arts instructor, trying to disassemble and improve the exquisite martial arts learned in the inheritance so that it could be widely circulated among the sect's disciples and improve the overall combat effectiveness.

However, as time went by, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's desire for a wider world became stronger. They understood that the road to cultivation was long, and although the sect was good, it was only a corner of the vast world of cultivation. Among the endless mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, dangerous peaks and valleys, there were countless undiscovered mysteries, as well as many potential crises that could threaten the safety of the entire world of cultivation. Whenever they thought of this, the flames of pursuing the peak and protecting justice in their hearts burned fiercely and were difficult to calm down.

On this day, Yun Yao and Chu Mo strolled through the sect's stele forest. The surrounding steles were inscribed with the heroic deeds and cultivation insights of the ancestors of past generations, as if silently telling the glorious past and vicissitudes of the sect. The breeze blew by, bringing waves of pine waves, which seemed to be the whispers of the ancestors, and also seemed to be the expectations for their future journey.

Yun Yao stopped and gently stroked an ancient stele. Although the words on it had been eroded by time, they still exuded a sense of determination. She said softly, "Brother Chu, during these days in the sect, I feel deeply responsible, but the urge to venture out is becoming increasingly difficult to suppress. I know that the outside world is full of thorns, but only by constantly moving forward can we truly grow and protect the sect from the great disasters in the future."

Chu Mochen nodded slightly, looking deeply into the distance. There were continuous mountains, and behind the mountains was an unknown world of cultivation: "Yun Yao, I feel the same way. This experience in the fairyland made me see clearly how small I am and how vast this world is. Although we have inherited and made some progress, we are still far behind those legendary powers. Moreover, I have heard that there have been unusual movements on the fringes of the cultivation world recently, and it seems that dark forces are quietly dormant and ready to move. We must improve our strength as soon as possible, find out the truth, and prevent it before it happens."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of determination and resoluteness. No need to say more, they had already reached a tacit understanding in their hearts - it was time to set off again and move towards the depths of the cultivation world full of unknowns and challenges.

After returning to her residence, Yun Yao began to pack her bag carefully. She wiped the magic weapons she brought back from the fairyland one by one. Those objects emitting mysterious light seemed to feel the new journey that was about to begin in her hands, and trembled slightly, as if resonating with their masters. A jade pendant that can conceal their breath can help them avoid being tracked by powerful enemies at critical moments; a spiritual sword that can change its form at will, both offensive and defensive, can cope with various complex battle situations; and the spiritual bead that stores a large amount of spiritual power can replenish their consumption in critical moments, which is a guarantee of endurance combat.

Chu Mochen was counting the pills on the side. Some were for healing, some were for improving spiritual power, and some were for breaking bottlenecks. He put all kinds of pills into special jade bottles and kept them properly. He also took with him a few ancient books that he had carefully selected from the sect's Sutra Pavilion. They recorded some little-known regional features, rare animals, and the experience and insights of senior masters in dealing with crises. Perhaps they would play an unexpected role in the future journey.

Everything was ready, and the two came to the master's residence. The master had been waiting for a long time. He looked at the two rising stars of the sect with a loving look, feeling relieved but also a little reluctant: "Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, I know that you have made up your mind. The road of cultivation should be constantly explored and forged ahead. Be careful when you go out this time. The world of cultivation is full of twists and turns, and the dangers hidden in the dark are far beyond imagination."

As he spoke, the headmaster took out two magic weapons and handed them to the two of them: "These are two treasures that I accidentally obtained in my early years. One is a defensive cloak that can withstand the full force of a Yuanying realm expert; the other is a tracking compass that can accurately locate the target in complex terrain. It may be able to help you at a critical moment. I hope you can make good use of it and achieve success soon."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen received the magic weapon, and were deeply moved. They knelt down to express their gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, Master. I will live up to your expectations. When I have achieved success in my cultivation, I will return to the sect, bring honor to the sect, and protect my fellow disciples!"

The head of the sect gently helped the two of them up and said earnestly, "Go, and remember, no matter what happens, the sect will always be your backer. If you need anything, send a message back at any time."

After stepping out of the headmaster's residence, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen took a deep breath and turned to look at the panoramic view of the sect. At this time, the morning sun shone on the sect's buildings, pavilions and waterside pavilions, shining brightly, and the disciples' shouts of cultivation came one after another, a scene full of vitality. They secretly swore in their hearts that they must become stronger after leaving this time, and when they return, they will make the sect proud of them.

Going down the winding mountain road, the two officially started a new journey. Along the way, the mountains and rivers were picturesque, but they had no intention of appreciating them. Not long after leaving the mountain gate, they were provoked by a group of demonic cultivators. This group of cultivators exuded evil spirits and stared greedily at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's bags. It was obvious that they knew that they had returned from the fairyland and wanted to rob them and make a fortune.

Yun Yao snorted coldly, and the magic sword in her hand was unsheathed in an instant. The sound of the sword echoed throughout the valley: "Humph, you rats dare to set your sights on us. Today I will let you know the consequences of coveting other people's property!"

Chu Mochen also took a step forward, his spiritual energy surging around him, his momentum was like a rainbow: "Come and die quickly, so as not to waste our time!"

Seeing that the two were not afraid at all, the group of demon cultivators were shocked by their momentum for a moment, but soon, driven by their own interests, they rushed over with howls. Yun Yao was agile, moving among the enemies like a ghost, with the sword in her hand flashing coldly, and every time she swung it, a flower of blood was created. Wherever she passed, the demon cultivators screamed in pain.

Chu Mochen opened and closed his mouth, displaying his fierce martial arts. Every punch and kick contained a powerful spiritual force, which shook the approaching enemies away. His punches were strong and powerful, like a dragon out of the sea, hitting the enemy's vital points directly; his kicks were sharp and swift, like a gust of wind sweeping leaves, making it difficult for the enemy to get close.

The two of them cooperated well, and in just a few moments, most of the demon cultivators were killed or injured. The remaining few saw that the situation was not good and fled in a panic. Yun Yao looked at their backs, pointed his sword forward, and shouted loudly: "I will spare your lives today, but if you dare to do evil again, I will not let you go easily!"

After this battle, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that this was just the first step out of the mountain gate. In the days to come, there would be countless similar challenges. But they did not flinch, dusted off the dust on their bodies, and continued to move forward.

A few days later, they came to the edge of a mysterious swamp. The area was filled with fog all year round, and the swamp was filled with methane, emitting a pungent stench. From time to time, strange noises came from the depths of the swamp, which was creepy. According to ancient records, this swamp was called "Youze Mire", and it hid many ancient beasts and some lost relics. However, if you accidentally fell into it, you would be swallowed by the mire and your body would be gone.

Yun Yao activated the detection function of the system and carefully observed the terrain of the swamp, trying to find a relatively safe path. Chu Mochen took out some insect repellent and detoxifying pills from his bag and took them with Yun Yao to prevent the miasma in the swamp from harming them.

"Brother Chu, ancient books say that there may be spiritual crystal veins deep in this swamp that are of great benefit to cultivation. We must be careful when we venture in this time. If we notice something wrong, evacuate immediately." Yun Yao warned with a serious expression.

Chu Mochen nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm by your side and I won't let you fall into danger. I'll lead the charge, and you follow closely behind. Watch your step."

After that, Chu Mochen summoned a flying magic weapon and took the lead in stepping into the sky above the swamp. Yun Yao followed closely behind, and the two slowly moved deeper into the swamp. Along the way, they encountered groups of blood-sucking mosquitoes. These mosquitoes were huge in size, and their mouthparts were as sharp as needles. When bitten, a portion of the spiritual power would be instantly sucked away. The two waved their spiritual power shields, trying their best to drive them away, while speeding up.

Suddenly, a huge splash of water surged in the swamp below, and an ancient beast that looked like a crocodile but as big as a hill broke out of the water, opened its bloody mouth, and bit towards the two. Its teeth were like sharp blades, flashing cold light, and the breath from its mouth was filled with a strong stench.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen reacted quickly, separating themselves and attacking the beast from both sides. Yun Yao used the water control technique she learned from the fairyland inheritance to control the surrounding water vapor into ice cones, which shot at the beast's eyes and mouth like a rainstorm, disrupting its attack. Chu Mochen concentrated all his spiritual power and punched the beast's back, trying to find its weakness and deliver a fatal blow.

The beast felt pain and rolled wildly in the swamp, stirring up thousands of waves, making it difficult for Yun Yao and Chu Mochen to stabilize their bodies. However, with their superb flying skills and tenacious fighting spirit, they avoided the beast's attacks again and again and waited for opportunities to counterattack.

During the fierce battle, Yun Yao discovered a glimmering scale under the belly of the beast, which seemed to be its weak spot. Her eyes lit up and she shouted loudly: "Brother Chu, attack the scale under its belly!"

Chu Mochen heard this, seized the opportunity, used all his spiritual power, and launched the strongest attack, blasting towards the belly of the alien beast. With a deafening scream, the huge body of the alien beast fell down, splashing a large amount of mud and water. The scale on its belly broke, a ray of light flashed, and an inner pill emitting rich spiritual power rolled out.

Yun Yao was quick to take the inner pill. This inner pill contained the essence of the beast's lifelong cultivation, which was of great help to their cultivation. The two did not dare to stay any longer, and quickly left this dangerous area while the other beasts in the swamp had not arrived yet.

After a hard battle in the swamp, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were exhausted physically and mentally, but they also gained a lot. They found a cave, took a short break, recovered their spiritual power, and studied the use of the inner pill.

A few days later, they set out on their journey again. Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, crossed turbulent rivers, and passed through dense forests, encountering all kinds of people and things. There were peerless masters who lived in seclusion in the mountains, who taught them a few tricks; there were also hospitable cultivation villages that provided them with food and accommodation and shared local cultivation anecdotes; of course, there were more difficulties and obstacles, such as attacks by ferocious monsters, obstacles in mysterious formations, and tests in harsh environments.

But no matter what they encounter, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen always work hand in hand and support each other. They forge ahead in adversity, accumulate experience in battle, and improve their strength in opportunities. Every time they break through adversity, their eyes become more determined; every time they defeat a strong enemy, their reputation spreads further and further.

As they went deeper into the world of cultivation, some legends about them spread quietly. Some said that they saw a fairy-like woman and a cold-blooded man, who went into desperate situations hand in hand and always returned with a full load; some said that these two people were endowed with extraordinary magical powers, and wherever they went, evil spirits retreated and justice was upheld; others said that they were rising stars in the world of cultivation, and they would surely reach the top and dominate the world in the future.

However, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen turned a deaf ear to these rumors. They had only one goal in mind - to constantly improve themselves, explore the ultimate secrets of the world of cultivation, and protect everything they cherished.

On the way to climb Tongtian Peak, they met a white-haired old man. The old man looked ordinary, but he exuded an unfathomable aura. The old man stopped the two and looked at them with a sharp gaze: "Young people, I see that you have gone through hardships along the way, but your original intention has not changed. Do you know that the road to the top of the cultivation world is far from as simple as you think. What awaits you ahead will be a more cruel test, and it may even be a catastrophe that concerns the survival of the entire cultivation world. Do you have the courage to continue moving forward?"

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other and answered in unison without hesitation: "Senior, since we are determined to embark on this journey, we have already put life and death aside. No matter what difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we will move forward bravely and never retreat!"

The old man nodded slightly, a gratified smile on his face: "Okay, okay! In that case, I will give you a chance." After that, the old man waved his hands and drew mysterious runes in the air. These runes slowly merged into the bodies of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen.

The two of them suddenly felt a warm current flowing through their bodies, and the spiritual power in their bodies seemed to be ignited and began to circulate wildly. Some of the bottlenecks in their previous cultivation were quietly loosened. They were surprised and happy, and just when they wanted to thank the old man, they found that the old man had disappeared, leaving only a sentence echoing in the air: "I hope you can use this power well and save the people..."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that this was the expectation and help from the senior masters, and it was also a heavy responsibility. They bowed deeply in the direction where the old man disappeared, then turned around and took more determined steps to climb to the top of Tongtian Peak. There, there might be more challenges waiting for them, but they were not afraid, because they were Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, the light of hope for the future of this cultivation world, and they were destined to write their own legendary chapters in this magnificent history of cultivation.

At this moment, in the darkness of the cultivation world, an evil force has also noticed the rise of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, and is quietly planning how to deal with these two people who are about to threaten their existence. The ultimate showdown between good and evil has begun invisibly, and Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's new journey will also bring earth-shaking changes to the cultivation world...