Chapter 3, The Celestial Map of the Way of Heaven

Thus, a long time passed, and the "fireworks display" on the stone wall showed no signs of ending. Little Dan's head began to feel heavy and dazed, as if beautiful fireworks were also igniting in his mind. Waves of shaken vital energy quietly gathered at his chest, and in his haze, he found himself unable to perceive anything.

He expressed his gratitude, pulled out a chair, and sat down at the table, picking up the soup spoon. Luo Yushan, with a faint smile, also took a seat opposite him, resting her delicate hand on her chin and said: "Hurry and eat, it won't be good if it gets cold."

Upon hearing the name of Luo Niu, Xiao Dan's heart immediately filled with trepidation. He had been taken in by Luo Niu, who treated him with the care of a relative, yet secretly he had infiltrated the Black Ice Snow Prison to spy on the Heavenly Dao Star Map. Luo Niu must have already learned of this matter, and it is highly likely that it was he who rescued him from that stone cave.

It turns out that the final strike used by the Little Egg was derived from the Cuiwei True Qi that Luo Niu had infused into his body. Over twenty years ago, the Water Spirit Demon Tiger had engaged in a fierce battle with Luo Niu, and in the end, neither could prevail over the other. Therefore, it was quite familiar with this Cuiwei True Qi and, due to a twist of fate, mistook the Little Egg for Luo Niu's successor

Its gaping maw, large enough to swallow ten living men, reveals a dazzling array of terrifying fangs within. Thick lips, resembling iron spikes, are embedded with over a hundred tiger whiskers, all sharp and chillingly fearsome.

Luo Yushan seemed completely unaware that Xiaodan was preoccupied with heavy thoughts. She walked into the room holding a large bowl of steaming, fragrant chicken soup and said: "Quickly drink it while it's hot; Dad said it would be very beneficial for your health"

Little Dan stared blankly at the stone wall, rubbing his eyes in disbelief. Suddenly, he felt that these seemingly endless fireworks were truly beautiful, even more splendid than those he had seen in the palace during the Lantern Festival with his godfather that year.

Although Xiao Dan had learned from Xiao Hu that there was a millennium Water Spirit Demon Tiger stationed in the Black Ice Snow Prison, it was only upon truly seeing this beast that he realized just how unfortunate his luck was

According to the records in the "Chronicles of Demonic Beasts of the Celestial Land," authored by the extraordinary immortal Ren Bozhi over the course of eighty years, who traversed countless mountains and rivers, the Water Spirit Demon Tiger is one of the overlord-level ferocious beasts among all demonic creatures of the Celestial Land. Its rarity and elusiveness are primarily due to its preference for dwelling alone in the frigid depths of icy pools.

A small lamp flickered on the table, and he found himself back in the room where he had been temporarily residing in the Luo residence, lying on the large bed where he had been sleeping for nearly ten days.

He lay on the damp, muddy ground, unable to rise for a long time. Every vein and bone ached profoundly, as if a saw were grinding away at him. His chest felt tightly constricted by stagnant blood, as if a fist-sized piece of red-hot iron was pressing down on his breath.

Xiao Dan let out a sigh of relief, and was astonished to realize that although the stone cave he was in remained cold and damp, not a single drop of water from the pool surged in. As soon as the swirling currents outside approached, they mysteriously retreated, as if some force within the cave was mercilessly keeping them at bay.

It seems that the Water Spirit Magic Tiger not only did not kill him, but instead sent him to the stone cave where the Celestial Star Map is kept. The reason behind this is something Little Egg cannot comprehend, yet he increasingly feels that the saying his godfather taught him, "Surviving a great calamity brings certain blessings," is indeed profoundly true.

If it were someone else, they might temporarily abandon the painting "Endless Vitality" in the face of such circumstances and instead attempt to comprehend the painting "Cycle of Rebirth" opposite. However, Xiao Dan remembers the ancient wisdom "One cannot chew too much at once" and remains focused, never casting a glance at any other star maps.

Generally speaking, the nose is one of the most sensitive and vulnerable parts of a creature, and the Water Spirit Magic Tiger is no exception. When Little Egg struck with all his might against a steel plate nearly a foot thick, he managed to create a hole. The Water Spirit Magic Tiger, suffering greatly, became furious and let out a roar of extreme anger

This beast, with its robust body covered in crimson scales, continuously thrashed and stirred the water in the pool, causing the dark waves to roar like mountains. Beneath its ribs, a pair of enormous, translucent wings rose above the water's surface, resembling two towering ships that sent a chill down one's spine. Additionally, the long tail, barely visible beneath the water, was likely no less than eight or even ten zhang in length.

In a state of drowsiness, Xiao Dan suddenly felt a stirring in his dantian, as a powerful and rich warmth swiftly surged upward. There was no need for him to consciously stimulate it; this warmth flowed through his meridians automatically, reminiscent of the scenes from his past meditative dreams. The numbness in his arms was immediately replaced by a piercing and excruciating pain.

The experience of the night before the coma flashed through my mind like a nightmare, and Xiao Dan suddenly sprang up, the bedding slipping down to his lower abdomen.

He resembled a lamb deliberately provoking the wrath of a lion, lying on the warm and comfortable cutting board, awaiting the fatal blow.

The splash of water surged violently, and when the surface collided heavily with Xiaodan's vest, it felt as if he had taken a solid blow from a heavy hammer. Caught between the fierce onslaught of two immense forces, he coughed up several mouthfuls of deep red blood, while a large gulp of icy water was forced into his nostrils and mouth.

Little Egg was startled by this sudden mutation. In the stone cave, looking down into the pool, it saw two clusters of blood-red light slowly emerging from the water, resembling giant lanterns. They turned out to be a pair of beastly eyes. Following that, the creature's head and most of its body slowly surfaced from the water, causing Little Egg to involuntarily gasp in cold fear before any confrontation had even begun

Xiao Dan felt a surge of breath in his chest that he could not contain, yet that fleshy wing loomed like dark clouds over a city, sweeping in with overwhelming force. In a flash, he recalled an old saying often mentioned by his godfather: "What is a blessing will not be a disaster; what is a disaster cannot be avoided." A wry smile involuntarily appeared on his face as he raised his arm to meet it.

Thinking that this was a case of the flood overwhelming the Tiger King Temple, where one family does not recognize another, the Water Spirit Demon Tiger immediately withdrew. However, it foolishly assumed that Little Egg must have obtained the permission of Luo Niu to come and comprehend the lower volume of the Heavenly Dao, and thus took the initiative to send him to the Hidden Treasure Stone Cave

Little Egg pondered for a moment, then attempted to step back two paces and shift three feet to the right. He continued to change his angle of observation in over ten different ways, yet the result remained exactly the same

Fortunately, Xiao Dan had once heard his godfather narrate the various formidable magical beasts recorded in "The Compendium of Celestial and Terrestrial Demons." He understood that the red mist spewed from the mouth of the Water Spirit Magic Tiger was lethal upon contact, and thus must not be approached. With a leap like a crane soaring into the sky, he executed the "Cloud-Transforming Technique" taught by his godfather, narrowly evading it.

Wow— a mouthful of hot blood spurted from his chest, and all the illusions in Xiao Dan's eyes and mind suddenly vanished without a trace. Accompanied by a buzzing roar in his ears and a sharp pain in his chest, he abruptly lost consciousness

What should be done? Little Dan's forehead was beaded with tiny droplets of sweat, and he could not help but contemplate his own life and death. The Luo residence and even the Tianlei Mountain Manor were filled with hidden masters, and it was not just Luo Niu; even Gu Zhi and Liao Feng were far from being a match. The thought of escaping was simply impossible.

Although his thoughts were good, unfortunately, the Water Spirit Tiger did not agree. With a roar of "Aow---", it spread its wings and flew out from beneath the pond, spewing forth a thick, foul-smelling red mist from its mouth, which was its signature move, "Blood Rain Unpredictable Mist"

At this moment, however, his mind was captivated by the breathtaking celestial maps depicted on the stone wall. With just a glance, he was certain that this was undoubtedly a copy of the second volume of the legendary "Tao of Heaven," reproduced here by Luo Niu from the Holy Altar of the Demon Sect

He exerted force with both palms and executed a move called "Pushing Waves and Assisting the Current," striking the tip of the demon tiger's tail with a loud "bang." His hands felt as if they had collided with a copper wall covered in iron thorns, instantly causing blood to flow profusely and a sense of numbness, nearly losing sensation from the forearm down. The energy surged in his chest, creating an unbearable feeling of oppression, and he swallowed back a mouthful of hot blood that surged to his throat. At the same time, his body was propelled backward, and suddenly his back hit against the stone wall.

In fact, Little Egg had no time to ponder the intricacies of the matter; a shadow loomed overhead as the Water Spirit Demon Tiger pounced like a phantom. With its enormous head and dozens of sharp, cold iron whiskers, it sliced through the waves with great speed, intent on permanently leaving this uninvited guest at the bottom of the Black Ice Pool

After exiting the secret passage, Xiaodan arrived in a vast underground cavern. The surface of the cavern was almost entirely occupied by a square ice pool exceeding one hundred feet in diameter. The dark water within flowed restlessly, creating faint ripples, and one could vaguely see the black mud at the bottom of the pool. A cold mist rose from the water's surface, and countless tiny black ice particles floated gently, carried by the undercurrents.

Supporting himself against the stone wall, he staggered for over ten zhang until he reached the end of the stone cave. Beneath the cave's ceiling hung a night pearl the size of a goose egg, its pure white radiance shimmering and warm, illuminating a large expanse of the stone wall. The small pearl was unaware that this was one of the six extraordinary pearls of Tianlu, known as the "Pingbo Pearl"; it was precisely due to its presence that the water in the pool outside the cave retreated, unable to surge in.

Immediately, Little Egg faintly heard an explosion in his ear, and a stone star in the upper left corner shattered, scattering rose-colored light flowers, magnificent and extraordinarily brilliant

Little Dan could never have guessed the intricacies of the situation, especially since his body and mind were now involuntarily immersed in the twelve star maps engraved on the stone wall

The godfather once said that spying on the unique skills of others is a taboo shared by both the righteous and demonic paths, with the crime and consequences far more severe than stealing a cart full of gold and jewels. Moreover, what I am secretly observing is a copy of the second volume of "Tian Dao," a treasure of the immortal sect that countless demonic lords and immortal heroes covet.

This is already the second time, and Xiao Dan suddenly feels a sense of helplessness. However, compared to the incident a few days ago when the back was exposed, today's "open-heartedness" seems to be somewhat better.

The cold mist swirls in the air, mixed with the faint black snow falling from the cave's peak, howling low in the strong wind. However, apart from the narrow path taken to arrive, there is no second route here. Most likely, this is already the end of the black ice and snow prison

Are you trying to poison me? Xiao Dan hesitated for a moment, but then thought to himself, how formidable is Luo Niu's cultivation? To kill me, it would be sufficient for him to raise a hand; why would he need to go through the trouble of instructing his beloved daughter to poison me?

A sharp sound echoed, as if something had resonated deep within the ears. In the center of the image, a stone star emitted a silvery glow. This silver light grew increasingly brilliant, almost blinding in an instant. In a daze, a sudden 'bang' was heard, and that stone star unexpectedly exploded. The splintering beams of light burst forth like blooming flowers, scattering outward before gradually fading away

Little Dan lifted the red satin draped over the offering table, revealing a dark tunnel entrance below. He crouched down, set the red satin aside, and descended the secret passage along the steps

Just looking at the length and size of this Water Spirit Demon Tiger, it is at least nearly 1,500 years old, making it a rare king among its kind. Back then, Lei Feng decided to establish his career and build a manor at Jishi Mountain after discovering that there resided such a Water Spirit Demon Tiger in the depths of the Black Ice Pool, a creature that no one dared to provoke. With the protection of this magical beast's divine might, Tianlei Manor has stood firm in the realm of demonic arts in Hanzhou for hundreds of years, remaining unshaken.

Little Egg certainly did not wish to provoke this terrifying monster, but unfortunately, the Water Spirit Magic Tiger had already set its sights on him, making it impossible for him to turn and flee

He secretly lamented, thinking: "No wonder Luo Niu hid the copy of the Celestial Path Star Map in the Black Ice Snow Prison, while the guards outside the tower are so lax. With this demon tiger, which even the Great Luo Golden Immortal finds troublesome, who could possibly leave here unscathed?"

Soon, Xiao Dan noticed a faint, gentle light glowing at the end of the stone cave. Could it be that someone actually lived inside? Generally speaking, Xiao Dan's curiosity was never strong, as his godfather always taught him that "curiosity killed the cat." Therefore, under normal circumstances, he was never willing to take risks just to satisfy his curiosity.

Xiao Dan was momentarily stunned, only to realize that he was wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. No wonder, as soon as Luo Yushan lifted the curtain, she immediately fled in embarrassment like a startled deer.

In the stone cave, the cold wind howls, stirring the passage of time; outside the cave, the black waters surge, crashing against the years without leaving a trace. Little Egg is also unclear how long it has stood motionless, gradually feeling its eyes begin to blur.

He seems unaware of the concept of urgency, nor does he consider that the banquet might end at any moment, prompting him to return home to check on his cattle. With unwavering eyes, he calmly gazes at the star map, continuously searching for any potential breakthrough within it

Before Xiao Dan could catch his breath, the long tail of the Water Spirit Magic Tiger was raised high, delivering a powerful strike akin to a divine dragon's tail sweep, crashing down like a mountain and splitting the sea. This force, if it were to strike him directly, would not only be devastating; even the fierce gale generated by its passing would shatter Xiao Dan's head like an eggshell.

Xiao Dan felt a tingling sensation all over his body, and goosebumps rose on his skin. Yet, he found himself powerless to resist, thinking in panic: "Could it be that it is starving and intends to break its fast by feasting on me?"

The Water Spirit Magic Tiger did not expect that Little Egg would possess such skills. In its surprise and anger, it forgot to unleash the blood rain and the unpredictable mist, turning around and spreading its fleshy wings to strike down. Unfortunately, its nose was simply too large; although its reaction was quick and its movements swift, Little Egg's right palm barely managed to hit the nostril.

Xiao Dan's gaze followed the waterfall downwards, and indeed, at the bottom of the stone wall, there was a black pool whose area was much smaller than that outside. The water in the pool was murky and deep, making it difficult to see the bottom, while the surging waves rolled and crashed with a thunderous roar. A stream flowed out from the pool, rushing towards the narrow path behind Xiao Dan, destined to merge with the larger pool outside.

This creature, resembling a tiger's head and a serpent's body, has a head akin to a round hill covered in fiery red fur measuring three to four inches in length. Only on its forehead is there a tuft of golden fur that forms a majestic character for "king," which shines brilliantly. At the center of the "king" character, a fist-sized golden tumor protrudes prominently, quivering incessantly.

He focused his mind and energy while addressing the Water Spirit Magic Tiger below: "Brother Tiger, I apologize for intruding upon your tranquil cultivation in this place. If there is nothing further, I shall take my leave."

However, there is no escape, and one can only sit and wait for death. Luo Niu is indeed an indisputable good person; a character as magnanimous and benevolent as he is, in today's world, is likely a rare antique. But having violated a major taboo, can he still tolerate my presence? Moreover, Lei Peng and others are all ruthless and cold-blooded killers from the demonic path, capable of killing someone behind their back as easily as crushing an ant.

Fear not what comes, for the water spirit tiger, with its long tongue, wraps the little egg as it advances inch by inch, flapping its wings and swimming to the left.

Xiao Dan stepped forward and carefully grasped the whip handle, gently turning it left and right. He held his breath to listen for any sounds. Then, he applied force downward and immediately pulled to the left, causing a faint sound of a mechanism activating from beneath the offering table.

The sound was deafening—Xiao Dan's palms felt as if they were shattering with pain, and all he could hear was a buzzing roar in his ears. Before his eyes, golden stars danced, and the world spun around him. His body rolled like a boulder, plunging straight into the dark ice pool below

Above the ice pool, approximately ten zhang high, is the cave's ceiling, from which hang black icicles of varying lengths and myriad shapes. The walls surrounding the cave are thickly covered with ice and snow, reflecting a dim, eerie light that illuminates the surroundings.

He sank into the muddy bottom of the pool, no longer having any strength to pull himself out. Lying on his back, he saw the water spirit magic tiger's fierce eyes glowing with intensity as it slowly approached. Yet, he felt little fear in his heart; he merely thought, "Dying inexplicably at the bottom of this pool, my adoptive father will never be able to find me. He will surely be very sad..."

The bottom level of the Nianzu Tower is a shrine, housing three colorful statues of deities, representing the first generation of the Tianlei Mountain Villa's owner, Lei Feng, and his two brothers. On the offering table in front of the statues are placed fruits, vegetables, and livestock, with incense and candles perpetually lit. The interior is spotless, clearly maintained by dedicated personnel on a daily basis.

Little Egg emerged from the narrow path, and before him, the view suddenly opened up. Directly ahead, a towering stone wall over thirty zhang high had a massive stone crevice that resembled the gaping maw of a beast, continuously spewing forth a thick, black torrent. To the left of the crevice, three powerful, bold characters were inscribed in a vigorous style: "Black Ice Pool"

He wanted to open his mouth to inhale a breath of the cold, damp air from the cave, but a gust of cold wind rushed into his throat as if it were being sliced open by an ice blade, causing him to shiver involuntarily, and he quickly closed his mouth tightly.

Little Egg nodded and scooped a spoonful into his mouth, but unexpectedly, this fragrant and enticing chicken soup burned his throat painfully. His hand involuntarily trembled slightly; could it be that there was really poison in this chicken soup?

Unexpectedly, the Water Spirit Tiger did not rush to act as it sank beside him; instead, it extended its crimson tongue and licked the little egg.

His gaze turned to the star map, where he saw that the thousands of carved stars each possessed their own unique charm, none of which were identical. They were scattered across a vast stone wall, giving him an immediate sense of standing before the void.

Unknowingly, his mind was completely captivated by the blooming "fireworks," as if he had forgotten the purpose of his visit. He also failed to notice that, at the same time those "fireworks" were crackling and bursting, the true energy within his meridians was experiencing a very slight tremor

Bang! The giant wing struck the small egg fiercely. Although the Water Spirit Magic Tiger was in pain and its movements had become somewhat distorted, it was only the edge of the fleshy wing that hit him, yet the small egg still could not withstand it. Its entire body fell to the bottom of the pool in a daze, and the surrounding water was stained a dark red by the blood it spat out.

While in distress, a sudden roar erupted from the icy pool below, splashing violently and shaking the heavens

Xiao Dan replied, "It will be ready soon!" In a few swift movements, he put on the clothes and pants that were placed by the pillow, got out of bed, and dragged his boots to pull aside the curtain for Luo Yushan.

Xiao Dan pushed the door open and hung the copper lock back in its original position, leaving the door slightly ajar. He then turned around to survey the surroundings.

"No way, playing with fireworks?" Little Egg licked his tongue and murmured to himself. The cold stone wall resembled the vast sky of the Moon Palace, while those stars transformed into dazzling, multicolored fireworks that filled the sky, leaving him truly perplexed as to how things had suddenly evolved into this.

Uncertain how long it had been, Xiao Dan gradually awoke, and aside from a dull ache in his chest, it seemed that all other injuries had miraculously healed as if from a dream

After resting for about half an hour, Xiao Dan gradually regained some strength and struggled to support himself against the stone wall to stand up. The Water Spirit Magic Tiger seemed to consider its task complete after throwing him into the stone cave, as it had not reappeared for such a long time, leaving its whereabouts unknown.

Little Egghead felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. Due to his lack of evasion skills while in the water, if he were to take the hit directly, he would likely have to cultivate the No-Arms Divine Skill in the future. In a moment of desperation, he swiftly waved his left sleeve to ensnare the innermost iron whisker, using the force of the Water Spirit Magic Tiger's head shake to propel himself forward instead of retreating, directly confronting it.

Little Egg leaped into a stone cave, where the jagged rocks exuded a chilling aura. However, the stone walls were also covered with layers of cold ice, yet he could not find the celestial star map he was searching for. He continued to explore more than ten other stone caves, and the scenes he encountered were no exception. Unable to contain his confusion, he wondered: "Could it be that Little Tiger was mistaken, or are these star maps indeed hidden deep within the black ice snow prison, making them difficult for me to discover?"

Little Egg looked around and saw that there were many empty caves built into the frozen, snow-covered stone walls, which were likely used for imprisoning prisoners in the past. Otherwise, this place would not be called "Black Ice Snow Prison".

If it were in another place, it might not be surprising. However, this golden whip is a part of the statue of Lei Feng. Since ancient times, both righteous and demonic figures have placed great importance on the reverence and offerings to their ancestors. Under ordinary circumstances, how could one casually play with this golden whip?

Xiao Dan casually swept his gaze over the situation at the bottom, ultimately landing on the golden whip held in Lei Feng's hand. At first glance, it appeared to be unremarkable, but the flying tiger pattern carved on the surface of the whip had become somewhat blurred, as if it had often been gripped and turned by someone.

The tip of the tail is the most vulnerable part of the Water Spirit Magic Tiger, and a slap from the little egg's palms is quite painful. The Water Spirit Magic Tiger became increasingly furious, and the left half of its flesh wing roared and descended like a tidal wave.

Little Dan struggled helplessly, having no choice but to submit to the whims of the Water Spirit Tiger. Although he had long since adapted to the inability to breathe underwater by circulating his internal energy to seal his mouth and nose, the overwhelming stench continued to invade his nostrils, making him feel nauseous. Little Dan regretted not wearing a nose plug before taking action tonight.

When the moment arrived, Xiao Dan instead quickly calmed down, fully aware that this cursed place was unresponsive to both heaven and earth. Even if he were to attract the outside people, the outcome would not be favorable. In this desperate situation, he could only rely on himself to find a way to escape.

While lost in thought, the voice of Luo Yushan once again came from outside the door curtain: "Xiao Dan, have you put on your clothes yet?"

Little Dan Yi Qi, yet he does not understand that this warm current is the Cuiwei True Qi that Luo Niu had infused into his body several days ago, which has been circulating in his Dantian and has not yet been completely refined and absorbed by him. At this moment, Little Dan's meridians are shaken and his internal organs are severely injured, and this Cuiwei True Qi unexpectedly awakens as if guided by some supernatural force, flowing out under the influence of Little Dan's vague and indistinct "Dreaming Divine Skill".

The water around him was as cold as ice, cutting into his skin, yet the fire within him burned hot like coal, with his true energy surging uncontrollably. His consciousness fluctuated between clarity and confusion, as if a non-swimmer had fallen into the tumultuous depths of the sea. Just as he desperately lifted his head to gasp for a precious breath of fresh air, he was immediately engulfed by the overwhelming waves that threatened to suffocate him

Opposite the standing position of the small egg, there is a narrow stone crevice. The water in this ice pool comes from here

Next to the star map at the beginning of the stone wall on the left side, the four seal characters "生生不息" are deeply engraved. The font is ancient and square, and although it is far from the works of renowned masters, it possesses an innate grandeur, likely crafted by Luo Niu.

He is unaware that over twenty years ago, Luo Niu had a fierce battle with the Water Spirit Demon Tiger in the Black Ice Snow Prison, nearly losing his life. In the end, he turned misfortune into fortune and rescued the Demon Sect's protector, Thunder, who had been trapped at the bottom of the Black Ice Pool by the former master of Tianlei Mountain Villa, Lei Wei. With his assistance, they dealt a heavy blow to Lei Wei and quelled the villa. The current master, Lei Peng, only began to rise to prominence and sit on today's throne from that time onward

Suddenly, the Water Spirit Magic Tiger relaxed its tongue, and Little Egg rolled down into a stone cave at the bottom of the pool. Little Egg was increasingly astonished, completely unable to understand what kind of scheme the Water Spirit Magic Tiger was up to. However, after putting down Little Egg, the Water Spirit Magic Tiger went off on its own and quickly disappeared from sight

Through the curtain, the sweet and shy voice of Luo Yushan came through: "I apologize, I forgot to knock. By the way, would you like something to eat? This time, Father instructed Liu Bo to specially prepare a pot of chicken soup for you"

But immediately her jade-like cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, and soon even her beautiful earlobes, resembling small white jade pendants, turned as red as the morning glow. "Ah," she exclaimed softly, quickly lowering the curtain to block Little Dan's view.

The small egg floated over the water's surface, and as it rode the wind into the narrow path behind the stone crevice, it suddenly felt a sharp drop in temperature, truly as if water had turned to ice. Fortunately, its cultivation was considerable, allowing it to withstand this strange chill. Ahead, more than fifty zhang away, a rumbling sound of water could be heard.

With a tearing sound, the sleeve of the robe ripped, and Xiaodan's right arm, infused with full strength, struck towards the bridge of the Water Spirit Magic Tiger's nose.

"Are you awake?" The person outside exclaimed with joy upon hearing the movement, as the cotton door curtain was lifted to reveal Luo Yushan's stunningly beautiful face, with a pair of ethereal and pure eyes sparkling with a gentle smile

After pondering for half a day, Xiao Dan still could not discern any clues. These stone-carved stars, whether large or small, dense or sparse, encompass a myriad of forms. Each one could stand alone as a chapter, yet there seems to exist an inexplicable connection among them, making them appear as if they were naturally formed, blending seamlessly and exhibiting a remarkable harmony and balance

Inside, one cannot see one's hand in front of one's face; a faint, weeping cold wind brushes by, chilling to the bone. Little Dan extends his senses, paying attention to the movements around him, and walks about twenty or so paces forward, where a dim, dark light faintly emerges.

As soon as Xiaodan stood still, he saw the stars carved on the stone wall light up one after another, bursting forth with a series of explosive sounds. In an instant, it was as if a grand and spectacular fireworks display was taking place before his eyes, with countless bursts of light blooming in a dazzling array of colors, creating a breathtaking scene of vibrant hues.

However, tonight is different; the Water Spirit Magic Tiger is guarding outside, and it is uncertain whether this is a blessing or a curse. Moreover, he is currently unable to traverse the turbulent waters to return to the shore. It would be better to take a few more steps inward to see what is truly going on.