CHAPTER 523: CHAPTER 285 WATER SPIRIT PEARL_2

She tightly clasped the Water Spirit Pearl, feeling the warmth and power emanating from it. She knew that with the help of this Water Spirit Pearl, the upcoming adventures would be much smoother.

The two briefly rested before resuming their exploration deeper into the palace.

Along the way, they encountered many wondrous sights and precious treasures. Each discovery filled them with delight and surprise.

Moreover, the Water Spirit Pearl seemed to possess a mysterious power that guided them forward.

"Young Master Gu, look over there!" Su Yao suddenly pointed to a hidden chamber ahead and said, "There seems to be an even more precious treasure hidden here!"

Gu Sheng followed Su Yao’s gaze and saw the tightly closed chamber door, covered with ancient runes and patterns.

He frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "This chamber seems unusual; we must be cautious."

Su Yao nodded in agreement.

She channeled the Water Spirit Pearl, releasing a gentle glow that illuminated the chamber door. The two carefully examined the runes and patterns on the door, attempting to find a way to unlock it.

After a series of deductions and attempts, they finally discovered the correct method to open the door.

The chamber door slowly swung open, revealing a space even more mysterious and profound.

"Let’s go in and take a look!"

Gu Sheng said as he stepped into the chamber first. Su Yao followed closely behind, the two walking side by side, ready to face the challenges and rewards that awaited them.

Inside the chamber, they encountered even more intricate and dangerous arrays and traps.

However, thanks to their prior experiences and the assistance of the Water Spirit Pearl, they managed to navigate past one peril after another, ultimately reaching the deepest part of the chamber.

There, they discovered an even more precious treasure—a Divine Sword shimmering with seven-colored light!

The Divine Sword exuded a powerful aura and mysterious energy, as though capable of vanquishing any enemy!

"Fantastic! We’ve found such an extraordinary treasure!"

Su Yao said excitedly, her joy reflected in her eyes as she gazed at the sword in her hands.

Gu Sheng smiled as he looked at her and said, "Indeed! This adventure has truly been fruitful."

This was a Mystical-level top-grade treasure, and both were enamored with it.

"I’ve already obtained the Water Spirit Pearl, so this Seven-Colored Divine Sword should be yours."

Su Yao was not one to be greedy; she had been wondering how to repay Gu Sheng. Now, with the Seven-Colored Divine Sword, the solution was clear.

Gu Sheng, without being overly reserved, accepted the Divine Sword after a brief acknowledgment.

They pressed forward, arriving at a place called the Ascension Tower.

Standing side by side, Gu Sheng and Su Yao gazed upon the towering structure reaching into the skies, its grandiosity leaving them in awe.

They marveled at the enigmatic building, their hearts filled with wonder.

"Brother Gu, this Ascension Tower seems to hold boundless secrets."

Su Yao said softly, her eyes sparkling with the light of exploration.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, his expression serious. "Indeed, I can feel the immense spiritual energy emanating from within this tower. Surely, it contains extraordinary opportunities waiting for us."

With the guidance of the Green Vine Demon Soul, the two carefully dismantled the array outside the Ascension Tower and began ascending its steps.

As they climbed higher and higher, the spiritual energy within each layer grew increasingly dense, as if they were enveloped in a vast vortex of spiritual energy.

Upon reaching the ninth floor, the sight before them once again left them awestruck.

In the center of the floor lay a pool formed purely of spiritual energy, its surface shimmering and glowing with a mesmerizing radiance.

"This... Is this a pool created from spiritual energy?" Su Yao gasped, covering her mouth as she marvelled at the dreamlike scene.

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with astonishment. Taking a deep breath, he absorbed the rich spiritual energy in the air. "Indeed, a pool of spiritual energy like this is unheard of!"

Their hearts filled with anticipation.

Under the augmentation of the spiritual power from the Water Spirit Pearl, they sat cross-legged to begin their closed-door cultivation.

As their cultivation techniques circulated, their minds gradually immersed into a surreal space.

In this ethereal realm, they transformed into a pair of radiant figures, strolling hand in hand through a sea of beautiful flowers.

Sunlight bathed them warmly and gently. They gazed deeply into each other’s eyes, their expressions filled with profound love.

They grew closer over time, their bond deepening more and more. In this dream-like space, they cultivated together, lived together, sharing what seemed like the most blissful days of their lives.

"Boom~"

Just as they were immersed in this happiness, the surreal space suddenly began to shatter.

Their consciousness returned to the Ascension Tower, back to reality.

Gu Sheng and Su Yao exchanged looks, their hearts brimming with emotion.

Though everything in the surreal space was an illusion, the intimacy and bond they felt were undeniably real.

This experience had drawn their hearts closer than ever before.

"Buzz..."

Suddenly, the Ascension Tower began to shake violently.

Waves of immense energy surged from every direction, threatening to tear the tower apart.

"This is bad! The Ascension Tower is collapsing!"

Gu Sheng’s expression changed as he grabbed Su Yao’s hand and rushed outside.

As they exited the tower, they found the entire sky transformed.

Strange phenomena filled the air, divine light soared toward the heavens, and massive waves of spiritual energy seemed to rip through the atmosphere.

"What’s happening?"

Su Yao asked in astonishment, her gaze fixed on the ever-changing phenomena in the sky, filled with shock.

"Not sure, but I feel this power is connected to our recent cultivation."

Gu Sheng said, his eyes serious as he stared at the celestial phenomena,

"Perhaps we’ve triggered some unknown opportunity."

Su Yao nodded thoughtfully. "Then what should we do next?"

"Let’s wait and observe." Gu Sheng said, taking a deep breath,

"Though the energy is overwhelming, it doesn’t seem malicious. Maybe it will lead to unforeseen blessings."

Indeed, as the celestial phenomena dissipated, a purer spiritual energy descended from above, flowing into their bodies. Nourished by this pure energy, their cultivation began to ascend once more!

"Could this be... the Ascension Tower’s gift?"

Su Yao exclaimed joyfully, sensing her cultivation level rising at a visible pace.

"Exactly! We’ve activated the hidden opportunity of the Ascension Tower!"

Gu Sheng said with a smile of delight. "Quickly! Let’s seize this moment to cultivate!"

Understanding the significance, they sat cross-legged again and resumed their cultivation.

They knew this was a rare opportunity they couldn’t afford to waste.

As their cultivation advanced, the surrounding spiritual energy grew even more abundant, as if the entire Ascension Tower were cheering for their progress!

Time flew by like a rushing stream, and before they knew it, days had passed.

When Gu Sheng and Su Yao opened their eyes again, they found themselves within an entirely new world! The

spiritual energy here was hundreds of times richer than in the Ascension Tower, and every corner was shrouded in mystery and the unknown!

"Where... Where are we now?"

Su Yao asked in astonishment, surveying the unfamiliar surroundings.

"I’m not sure."

Gu Sheng replied, shaking his head. "But I sense that the spiritual energy here is incredibly beneficial for our cultivation. Perhaps even greater opportunities are awaiting us here!"

After cultivating in seclusion for three days and nights, the two were transported out of the Dream Lake Secret Realm.

By now, Gu Sheng had broken through to the Second Layer Heaven of the Marrow Refining Realm, while Su Yao advanced to the First Layer Heaven, her progress seemingly faster than his.

"Young Master Gu, since you don’t seem to have a stable place to stay yet, why not come back with me to Yaochi Holy Land?"

Through their conversations, Su Yao learned that Gu Sheng was a cultivator newly arrived from Red Cloud Continent and unfamiliar with the Martial Arts levels of this land.

Gu Sheng pondered briefly and felt it might be a good destination. "Alright!"

He needed to learn more about this world; only by exploring quickly could he unlock the "heart map" within him.

Indeed, a concealed heart map had begun to reveal itself within Gu Sheng whenever he experienced events or traveled to new places, becoming clearer with each passing moment.