Ji Binyu couldn't help but curse softly, "You are in a weak state right now, and you still want to break through your cultivation. Isn't that extremely dangerous?"
Lin Yuran was dismissive, and casually took out the spirit crystals obtained from the human puppet and desperately absorbed them.
The spirit crystals contained a large amount of spiritual energy that could help her a lot.
Ji Binyu no longer hesitated, quickly took out all the spirit crystals in his hand and handed them over...
In a courtyard.
The mirror showed the scene inside the maze.
The cultivators were constantly exploring the maze.
But there was only one person sitting cross-legged. She had been staying in place for two days and had no intention of moving forward.
Pu Yin's gaze was fixed on the woman in the mirror.
"Senior Sister Pu Yin, what is she doing?"
A disciple, with a hint of doubt, pointed at the image in the mirror, voicing his thoughts.
Everyone else was moving, and the fastest had already reached halfway.
But Feng Ninghe didn't even have the thought of getting up and moving forward, remaining seated cross-legged.
Pu Yin immediately saw Feng Ninghe's intention and said softly, "She wants to use her念力 (nianli - mental power) to sense this place. I did the same back then, but my念力 wasn't strong enough, so I had to use a Ming Deng (bright lamp) to get out of the maze."
The disciple then showed a look of understanding and also looked at Feng Ninghe, "Senior Sister, I always feel that her personality is somewhat similar to yours."
"Oh?"
Pu Yin turned to look at the disciple beside her, "Where do you think she is similar?"
The disciple said without hesitation, "Her personality is as steady as yours, and she remains calm in the face of adversity."
Pu Yin smiled and looked away, her gaze now filled with interest as she looked at the figure in the mirror.
Time passed by the minute.
Feng Ninghe also opened her eyes at this moment, her clear eyes looking straight ahead, a smile playing on her lips, "Finally, I found it."
She took a decisive step forward.
The maze was intricate and complex, becoming more difficult the deeper she went. The walls had different patterns, and she had found the most direct and optimal method.
Her念力 was like her second pair of eyes.
Even with her eyes closed, as long as she used her念力, she could see her surroundings clearly.
Feng Ninghe was unaware that at the same time, countless eyes were watching her every move from the shadows.
"She's moving."
Pu Xinling moved her lips slightly and slowly uttered two words.
Pu Yin's eyes lit up slightly, her voice carrying a hint of determination, "Her steps are fast, without any hesitation. It seems she already knows how to get out of this maze."
"But... this maze is huge."
The disciple couldn't help but mutter, "Senior Sister Pu Yin, even you took a lot of time to leave the maze. Does she really have the ability to know the way forward so quickly?"
To this, Pu Yin smiled and said, her eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes filled with intense interest, "We'll keep watching, won't we know the outcome? Perhaps she truly has extraordinary abilities."
Over the years, she had never missed a single 雷云塔 (Lei Yun Ta - Thunder Cloud Tower) trial.
She had discovered many promising talents through these trials, but this was the first time she had encountered someone who filled her with admiration.
Inside the maze.
Feng Ninghe was holding two lanterns, moving swiftly.
In just a moment, she reached the end.
At the end lay a blooming lotus, its posture as alluring as a living beauty.
She casually picked up the lotus and examined it closely.
"Master, what is this lotus?" Xiao Zhao blinked his sapphire-blue eyes and instinctively pointed at the lotus in front of him.
The lotus contained a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.
This was the first time she had seen such a thing. Shaking her head, she replied, "I don't know what this is either. Since it's a reward for passing the fourth level, it must be something good. Let's keep it."
Xiao Zhao even reached out and gently poked the lotus.
The lotus petals seemed displeased and curled up tightly.
Dong!
A dull drum sound echoed again.
An old man, his expression excited, strode forward and said impatiently, "Feng Ninghe, you little girl, you are so capable! You passed the fourth level so easily!"
The old man was usually calm and had never been so flustered.
His gaze swept over Feng Ninghe, unable to hide his excitement, "Do you know that you've broken the record for the fourth level! No one has ever left the maze so quickly! The fastest took at least a month!"
Ten days in the maze, one day in the outside world.
Seeing the old man's excitement, Feng Ninghe's lips twitched involuntarily, and she gave a wry smile, "Senior, please don't get so excited. Breaking a record is no big deal."
The fourth level was considered trivial and difficult to pass by ordinary people.
But she was already skilled in using念力, so this level wasn't too difficult for her.
Xiao Zhao raised his head proudly, his young face beaming with a smile, "Master is already amazing. Let alone the fourth level, I believe the following levels will be no problem for Master!"
The old man gently stroked his long beard, his eyes never leaving Feng Ninghe.
Such a gaze was somewhat chilling.
Feng Ninghe hurriedly raised the two Ming Dengs in her hands and changed the subject, "Senior, I didn't even use this lamp, and it won't be of any use later. Can I leave the lamp for those who are still undergoing the trial?"
At these words, the old man's eyes paused, and he fell into hesitation, "This... no one has ever completed the trial without using a lamp, nor has there ever been a precedent for leaving a lamp for others."
Feng Ninghe reached out and handed the Ming Deng to the old man, her clear voice slowly falling, "Since there is no precedent, let me be the first."
The old man gently stroked his long beard and nodded in extreme satisfaction, "Good! Who do you want to give these two Ming Dengs to?"
She pondered for a moment, moved her lips, and slowly uttered a few words. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
In a maze.
The walls of the maze were hung with pieces of cloth.
Bai Niannian was exploring the path.
Wherever she went, she would hang a piece of cloth to remind herself. She only had one lantern left in her hand.
She was reluctant to light and use it.
"Miss."
Suddenly, a familiar, deep voice descended from above.
Bai Niannian turned her head to look around, but there was no one else besides her.
The old man chuckled, "Miss, you cannot see me as I am not inside the maze. I am here on behalf of your master to give you something."
"Master wants to give me something?"
Bai Niannian's eyes instantly lit up, unable to hide the joy in her voice, "What did Master give me?"
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through.
Two lanterns appeared on the ground.
The moment she saw the lanterns, her eyes couldn't help but mist over. She tightly gripped the remaining lantern in her hand, "This... Master gave me Ming Dengs? And two of them! This means Master has already left the maze!"