Chapter 1562: Chapter 768: Leaving the Pavilion of Myriad Laws
Luo Chen’s sword was like a bolt of lightning, piercing through the Demon Dragon’s scaly armor, striking directly at its heart.
Hong Ling’s long whip wrapped around the Demon Dragon’s neck, pulling it tightly, rendering the dragon’s head immobile.
After a fierce struggle, the Demon Dragon finally fell, its massive body collapsing with a thunderous crash, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The three of them panted heavily, looking at each other, their eyes full of exhaustion and relief.
They had succeeded; the last piece of the Time Blade was right before them.
Luo Chen cautiously approached the Demon Dragon’s corpse, retrieving the final fragment from its chest.
The fragment emitted a faint glow in his hand, as if telling the tale of its extraordinary origins.
"We did it." Qing Shuang’s voice trembled slightly, her eyes glistening with tears.
Hong Ling nodded, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, "Yes, we did it."
Luo Chen carefully stored the fragment, then turned to face his companions, "This was all because of you; without you, I couldn’t have completed this task."
Qing Shuang and Hong Ling exchanged smiles, knowing it wasn’t just their individual strength, but the friendship and trust between them.
The three decided to rest for a while in the temple to recover their strength.
In a corner of the temple, they found a relatively dry place to sit.
Luo Chen took some dried food and a water flask from his pack and shared them with Qing Shuang and Hong Ling.
The three sat together, sharing the food, and silently celebrating this hard-won victory.
"What do we do next?" Hong Ling asked, her voice carrying a hint of fatigue, but also anticipation for the future.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "We need to return to the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws and hand over this last fragment to the Elder. He should know how to handle these fragments to ensure they don’t fall into the hands of evil people."
Qing Shuang nodded, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes, "But we can’t let our guard down. The Time Blade fragments are too important, and we’ve encountered countless dangers along the way. We might face more challenges on the road back to the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws."
"You’re right." Luo Chen agreed, "We must remain vigilant and not let anything hinder us."
The three rested for a while, then got up to leave the temple.
Before leaving the temple, Luo Chen looked around, wanting to remember this place and everything they had been through.
He understood in his heart that this adventure would be one of the most precious memories of their lives.
"You know, Luo Chen," Qing Shuang said with a smile, "before I met you, I always thought I could face everything alone. But now I understand how blessed it is to have friends by your side."
Luo Chen smiled and patted Qing Shuang on the shoulder, "I feel the same way. Without you two, I might have lost my way on this path."
Hong Ling watched them, her eyes full of warmth, "We are each other’s support and strength. As long as we’re together, nothing can stop us."
They continued forward, passing through dense forests and rugged mountains.
Although the journey was difficult, their spirits were surprisingly light.
Because they knew that as long as they stayed united, nothing was impossible.
Finally, after several days of trekking, they once again saw the outline of the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws.
The ancient building appeared especially solemn in the glow of the setting sun.
"We’re back," Luo Chen said softly, his voice filled with emotion.
They walked into the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws and once more met the white-haired Elder.
The Elder saw the fragments in their hands, a hint of relief in his eyes.
"You did well," the Elder said, "These fragments must be properly safeguarded. I will seal them to ensure they are not used by evil people."
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling watched the Elder seal each fragment, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment.
They knew they had not only completed their mission but also brought peace to the world.
At the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws, the Elder prepared a sumptuous banquet to celebrate their success.
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After the meal and drinks, the three rested for a day at the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws.
As dawn of the second day arrived,
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang slowly awoke, reluctantly leaving the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws.
Of course, before leaving,
They bid farewell to the Elder of the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws.
After all, such a place was not one where Luo Chen and Qing Shuang could stay for long.
"Where to next?"
After leaving the Sect of Ten Thousand Laws, Qing Shuang looked curiously at Luo Chen beside her.
Luo Chen thought for a moment, then said, "Let’s go to the workshop to accept a task... After all, there’s nothing much to do lately, and we seem to be running low on resources."
Qing Shuang nodded; she knew Luo Chen was correct.
As cultivators, they always needed to find new tasks to make a living and simultaneously improve their strength through constant adventures.
"The workshop isn’t far from here. If we hurry, we might catch today’s market," Qing Shuang suggested.
Luo Chen smiled; he liked Qing Shuang’s optimistic attitude.
The two walked side by side, with Hong Ling following behind, chatting and laughing along the way, enjoying the rare moments of peace.
When they arrived at the workshop, they indeed caught the bustling market.
The streets of the workshop were bustling, and the various stalls displayed a vast array of goods, from Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine to Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang weaved through the crowd, while Hong Ling occasionally stopped, captivated by some novel trinkets.
"Look at that, Luo Chen!" Qing Shuang pointed to a stall with a bracelet set with several transparent gemstones, emitting a faint wave of spiritual power.
Luo Chen followed Qing Shuang’s finger and smiled slightly, "If you like it, buy it. We’ve gained quite a bit from this mission, and it’s about time we treat ourselves."
Qing Shuang blushed slightly and shook her head, "No, I just thought it looked nice. Let’s go accept a task first."
The three continued forward and finally reached the task bulletin board in the workshop.
A number of cultivators gathered here, some whispering, others carefully reading the task descriptions.
Luo Chen’s gaze quickly scanned the bulletin board, finally stopping on one task: "Retrieve Lost Ancient Tome, Generous Reward."
"What do you think about this task?" Luo Chen turned to ask Qing Shuang and Hong Ling.
Hong Ling leaned forward to take a closer look at the task description, "It sounds interesting, and the reward is indeed generous. However, the places where ancient tomes are lost often have some oddities; we need to be cautious."
Qing Shuang nodded, "I agree with Hong Ling. Nevertheless, this isn’t our first time facing such tasks. As long as we’re careful, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue."
Luo Chen pondered for a moment and finally made up his mind, "Then let’s go with this one. We’ll prepare a bit and set off early tomorrow."
The three left the bulletin board and began purchasing some necessities in the workshop.
Luo Chen bought some Elixirs to restore spiritual power, Qing Shuang chose several sheets of powerful Talisman Paper, and Hong Ling was interested in some special Formation materials.
After finishing their purchases, they checked into an inn for the night.
As night fell, the three sat together in their room at the inn, discussing the task for the next day.
"According to the task description, the place where the Ancient Tome is lost should be in an ancient ruin," Luo Chen said, spreading out a map and pointing to a red-marked location.
Qing Shuang examined the map carefully, "I’ve heard of this place. It’s said that it was once a powerful Immortal Sect, but due to a great war, the entire sect was destroyed, leaving only ruins."
Hong Ling frowned, "A war? Might there be dangers?"
"It’s possible," Luo Chen nodded, "but we can’t abandon the task because of potential dangers. We just need to be well-prepared and proceed with caution."