Cultivating To Immortality

Fang Hong mobilized his magic power, casting a sound transmission spell, attempting to awaken Xiao Yu, who was trapped in an illusion beside him.

However, no matter how he called, Xiao Yu remained unresponsive, her eyes still immersed in the illusion, showing no signs of waking.

Fang Hong couldn't help but shake his head, a hint of helplessness rising in his heart.

It seemed this Valley of Bliss illusion was indeed not to be underestimated; it couldn't be easily broken by external forces. A cultivator had to rely on their own willpower and dao heart to break free.

Since that was the case, Fang Hong stopped paying attention to Xiao Yu and continued to walk slowly forward. In this kind of illusion, every extra moment spent meant an extra measure of danger.

However, just as Fang Hong had walked no more than a hundred steps, a dazzling blue light suddenly flashed before his eyes.

The light came incredibly fast, instantly covering his entire vision. His eyes were filled with a deep blue, and he could no longer see the path ahead.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but Fang Hong finally felt the blue light in front of him gradually recede, and his vision slowly returned.

He opened his eyes and found himself lying on a wooden bed, with light curtains hanging down and a warm fragrance wafting through the room, as if he were in a dream.

"Husband, you're awake."

A gentle and delicate voice suddenly sounded in his ear, soft yet alluring, with a hint of familiar tenderness.

Fang Hong's heart trembled, and he quickly turned his head to look, only to see that familiar beautiful face in his sight—it was his beloved wife, Su Shan.

Su Shan was sitting by his bed, a sweet smile on her face. Her clothes were slightly disheveled, and her hair fell casually over her shoulders, adding a touch of charm.

"Beloved wife, you, how are you here?" Fang Hong looked utterly surprised.

"I've always been by your side." Su Shan gently reached out and caressed Fang Hong's cheek, with the warmth of a long-awaited reunion.

Fang Hong's heart couldn't help but tremble, and his Divine Sense fluctuated.

This scene, this feeling, was too real.

"Husband, today I received an ancient cultivation technique from Master. It is said to be a top-grade secret manual for dual cultivation. Would you like to discuss it together?"

Su Shan revealed a charming smile, her pretty face flushed, causing Fang Hong to lose himself for a moment.

Before Fang Hong could respond, another slightly shy female voice suddenly came from the side.

"Brother Fang can I also join you two?"

Fang Hong's heart tightened instantly, and he quickly turned his head to look, only to see that Xiao Yu had appeared on the right side of the bed at some unknown point.

Her face was flushed with shyness, her eyes darted away, and her clothes were also disheveled, her demeanor utterly bashful.

"What?" Fang Hong's heart shook. Even with his strong inner resolve, seeing Xiao Yu in such disheveled attire made his heart burn with heat.

"Of course, you can, little Sister Xiao Yu. With you joining us to comprehend this cultivation technique, I'm sure the effect will be even better." Su Shan looked at Xiao Yu with a smile.

"Thank you, Sister Su Shan." Xiao Yu responded softly with a sweet smile, appearing exceptionally intimate.

"Little Sister Xiao Yu? Sister Su Shan?" Fang Hong was speechless in his heart; he had already woken up.

So this was the Valley of Bliss's illusionary trial, arranging for his beloved wife and the women he had recently encountered to appear for him.

Su Shan and Xiao Yu approached him at the same time, their fragrance assailing him, their charms suddenly revealed, their tenderness like water.

The two of them sat close to Fang Hong, one on his left and one on his right, their eyes filled with love and anticipation.

Seeing this beautiful scene, Fang Hong secretly clicked his tongue. Although he knew it was an illusion, he couldn't help but compare them. He could only say that each had their own merits: his beloved wife's enchanting charm and Xiao Yu's shy cuteness were both beauties of the human world.

If it were any normal man, they probably wouldn't have been able to resist, and would have long since pounced on them to indulge themselves.

But Fang Hong's Cultivation Dao Heart was incredibly firm. He immediately had a thought, swiftly circulated the Evil-repelling divine thunder within his body, and golden light flashed, enveloping his entire body, transforming into a golden lightning shield that completely shattered all illusions!

Buzz!

Accompanied by a low rumble of thunder, in the ice cave, a sharp golden electric arc flashed in Fang Hong's eyes. The illusion instantly turned into a bubble, dissipating with the wind.

He regained consciousness and returned to reality.

"Humph. To test me with such things? Do you think I, Fang Hong, am some lecherous scoundrel?" Fang Hong shook his head and smiled.

Fang Hong turned to look at Xiao Yu, only to see that she was still in the illusion, but her expression was subtly unusual.

Her cheeks were flushed, a smile played on her lips, and between her brows was a hint of intoxication and infatuation.

Fang Hong had seen this expression many times when he performed dual cultivation with his beloved wife.

Seeing this, Fang Hong couldn't help but smile. This Xiao Yu was most likely deeply immersed in some illusion.

Fang Hong continued forward. Illusions were something that one could only dispel oneself; Fang Hong couldn't help her.

Not long after, Fang Hong had already passed through the passage and arrived at the end of the ice cave.

He paused and waited for a moment, and soon discovered that Xiao Yu's aura began to stabilize, and her demeanor gradually returned to normal.

From within her sleeve, a pure white jade pendant quietly flew out. The jade pendant emitted a soft white light, which slowly spread, enveloping her entire body.

Under the nourishment of that white light, Xiao Yu's brows gradually relaxed, the confusion in her eyes dissipated, and she finally regained consciousness.

Xiao Yu blinked and saw Fang Hong waiting ahead, immediately revealing a somewhat awkward smile.

She said nothing more, just quickly passed through the ice cave, not daring to linger there.

"I thought you were trapped in the illusion and couldn't get out." Fang Hong teased when Xiao Yu approached.

"Haha, luckily I have a special ancient treasure protecting me, otherwise I really might never have woken up." Xiao Yu smiled thankfully.

"Brother Fang, what did you see in the illusion just now?" Xiao Yu asked curiously.

"Uh, I saw some things from the secular world." Fang Hong was a little embarrassed, making up a lie.

He couldn't possibly say he saw beautiful scenery, could he?

"What about you? What did you see? You looked quite enjoying yourself just now." Fang Hong asked casually.

"Ah? I also saw some things from my childhood."

Xiao Yu's expression immediately became awkward, and she quickly averted her gaze, revealing a stiff smile.

The Valley of Bliss illusion would manifest people the cultivator had recently encountered and tempt them.

Xiao Yu had actually seen Fang Hong "displaying his Divine Might," but the scene was too embarrassing, so she certainly wouldn't tell Fang Hong.

"Since the Valley of Bliss's trial has been passed, we should continue on our way." Fang Hong didn't ask further, changing the subject.

"Mm. After passing the first trial of the Dragon Palace, we'll have a chance to receive cultivation technique rewards." Xiao Yu's spirits lifted again.

"Cultivation technique is indeed something to look forward to." Fang Hong nodded.

The two then stepped into the teleportation array ahead together.

Accompanied by a burst of brilliant light, their figures were instantly swallowed by the teleportation power, completely disappearing from the ice cave.

In just an instant, Fang Hong's eyes brightened. When his vision returned, he found himself standing on a vast, boundless barren plain.

The surroundings were empty and silent, with the wind howling. Xiao Yu was still standing beside him.

In the middle of the plain stood an enormous black stone tablet.