"I actually left behind quite a lot of things, but considering your current situation, I believe one particular location has what's most suitable for you..." Elder Yu mused, "I'm not entirely sure of the exact spot, but I recall it having mountain peaks that resembled a forest..."
"Mountain peaks like a forest?" I furrowed my brow.
"Yes, tall and imposing, like sharp swords plunged into the ground..." Elder Yu added, "It's a pity there's no map for such a place either..."
I repeatedly replayed the memory in my mind, feeling a sense of déjà vu about this place.
"Mountain peaks like a forest..." I suddenly remembered. It was in that very place, after I was buried alive and dug my way out, that I encountered those wild people.
And it was also in that same location that I found the Mu Shen Jue!
While I wasn't certain if it was the exact same place, since I had an opportunity, I absolutely had to go and see.
"Senior, I believe I can find it!" I said with a smile.
"Right, there's something I must tell you. Back then, to prevent my belongings from being found by others, I scattered some peculiar things within. However, to ensure you receive better training, I won't tell you in advance!" Elder Yu stated seriously.
"This... will it be dangerous?" I quickly asked.
"Very dangerous. After all, I was trying to guard against others, as well as some cultivators from that era. So, you should understand the preparations I made..." Elder Yu explained, "But I must tell you, if you can't even pass some of the simpler tests, then you won't be worthy of obtaining the things inside..."
I nodded solemnly, "I understand, Senior!"
The next morning, I found Shen Zhi. "I need to go out for a bit, come with me..."
Shen Zhi quickly nodded.
The reason I brought Shen Zhi along was because her particular attribute was quite troublesome. Waiting any longer in our current location might not present an opportunity, but venturing out could lead to a good chance to help her activate her attribute.
After a brief farewell to the others, we departed.
This time, I didn't plan to stay away for too long. As long as I could retrieve Elder Yu's belongings, my objective would be achieved.
I was quite familiar with that area. Quite a few wild people were now living in our camp, and many had come from that very place.
Without taking too much time, we returned to the stone forest.
Stepping back into this place, my heart was filled with a mix of emotions. I had almost been killed by them here before, and now look at how things had changed.
Unable to dwell on the past, upon arrival, I immediately activated the ring. "Senior, is this the place you were referring to?"
Elder Yu was silent for a moment, as if observing the surroundings, before he slowly spoke, "You're quick. I didn't expect you to find it so soon..."
"Because I've been to this place before, and the features are quite distinctive..." I said with a smile.
"Let me get my bearings..." Elder Yu said. After a considerable pause, he managed to discern a location, "Time and tide have changed things greatly over the years. I can barely recognize it myself..."
"So, do you know the precise location now?" I asked.
"See that tallest peak? Count five from the left, it's located just below that..." Elder Yu said with a smile. "From here on, it's up to you. I'll warn you, it will be dangerous, so be prepared..."
I nodded, then turned to Shen Zhi. "We need to find something, but it might be quite dangerous this time. You need to be mentally prepared..."
Shen Zhi nodded with a serious expression.
Soon, Shen Zhi and I arrived at the base of that mountain peak.
This peak looked almost identical to the surrounding ones, except it was considerably larger than the others.
The area was already overgrown with all sorts of thorns and brambles. I wasn't sure of the exact spot, so I could only circle the mountain, searching.
We searched for a long time, but found nothing. Even using the Mu Shen power yielded no information.
I reactivated the ring, but this time, Elder Yu did not respond.
It was clear that Elder Yu was determined to put me through a rigorous test...
"Brother Lu, did we choose the wrong spot?" Shen Zhi asked.
"That's unlikely..." I replied. "Let's clear away some of the surrounding growth first..."
Shen Zhi nodded and prepared to move forward, but I stopped her. Grasping my short sword, flames began to surge.
Without another word, I directly unleashed attacks against the vines and thorns!
In the next moment, a blaze of fire erupted!