Chapter 2, A Magnificent Encounter with Danger

As the blood circulation in his legs improved, Chen Ru's steps became increasingly nimble and agile, resembling a clouded leopard or a nimble monkey, swiftly running down the mountain

Falling from the cliffs of numerous mountains, this deep ravine is likely several hundred meters deep. Moreover, Chen Ru vaguely remembers that he seemed to have collided with something several times; even if he does not die, he will at least suffer severe injuries.

Chen Ru was extremely familiar with the terrain in the vicinity, and naturally guessed at once where this place was. However, what he could not understand was how he had entered this cave, as the ceiling above was completely sealed.

I am still alive? This is truly incredible

It is also unknown what that sudden red light is.

Shilin Peak is located to the south of Zhurong Peak, at the boundary between Jiangjun Village in Shannan County and Nenren Village in Zhurong Township, Shanfeng County. To the southeast lies Huanglong Dapao, with an elevation of 1,189.3 meters. The mountain is composed entirely of granite, forming a massive stone peak, shrouded in clouds and mist throughout the year. At the summit, there is a large rock beside a gushing spring, known as "Shilei Pool." The northern end features Fengling, where there is a deep cave on the ridge, bottomless and filled with a gentle breeze. Countless bats cling to the cave walls, and local herbalists collect their droppings for medicinal use, known as the traditional Chinese medicine "Yemingzhu," which can treat eye diseases, with several hundred kilograms collected at a time. The mountain is surrounded by many ancient sites, such as Jiangjun Temple, Qixing Pond, Wangfu Tower, and Immortal Cave, all of which no longer exist.

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However, the scene before him left him astonished, his expression changing dramatically

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A drunk truck driver, hauling a load of stone bricks, suddenly collided with Chen Yongtai's motorcycle while making a turn. As a result, Chen Yongtai, who sustained multiple severe injuries, was quickly transported to the Municipal First Hospital with the assistance of bystanders. Unfortunately, despite efforts to save him, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

It just so happens that it is also the anniversary of my father's passing in these few days! I kindly ask you to burn some paper money for my father as well. A wave of emotion surged within me, and Chen Youlan's eyes could not help but glisten with a misty haze.

A flash of lightning suddenly tore open the sky, descending rapidly.

It seems that one is about to become a demon, attracting the thunder tribulation. Chen Ru gently patted his chest and let out a sigh. The situation appeared to have become clearer.

He gently shook his head, feeling somewhat confused and unsure of where he was. He only remembered that before losing consciousness, it seemed he had collided with something, and then a strange red light appeared.

Originally, with the strength of the Golden Two-headed Bat, even if it fell into a deep ravine, it would likely be unharmed. ... However, just when Chen Ru's blood was splattering everywhere, a sudden flash of blood light appeared before him, rapidly absorbing the blood of both Chen Ru and the Golden Two-headed Bat ...

Chen Ru did not dwell on it any further; this small doubt was quickly replaced by the immense joy of existence

He suddenly coughed a few times, expelling some of the strange, fishy-sweet liquid from his throat, which made his breathing much smoother and gradually cleared his mind

A man does not shed tears lightly; it is just that he has not yet reached the point of heartbreak

It was already unfortunate to the utmost, but to make matters worse, Chen Ru suddenly descended from the sky, striking the vital neck area between its two heads with his elbow, and together they tumbled down into the abyss... As a result, it inadvertently served once again as Chen Ru's cushion.

Blinking in confusion, Chen Ru murmured uncertainly, "Could it be due to that sudden flash of red light?"

The beast before him seemed to have lost all vitality, and Chen Ru finally breathed a sigh of relief as he carefully examined the corpse of the giant creature before him

Indeed, having fallen from such a great height into this seemingly bottomless ravine, and seemingly not suffering too serious an injury, Chen Ru has reason to feel fortunate

Today, I was planning to utilize the energy essence of this blood pool to complete my first evolution. However, unexpectedly, I attracted terrifying heavenly thunder, which shattered the blood pill that was about to condense. Moreover, this powerful heavenly thunder struck my body several times, leaving me charred and battered, with blood gushing out.

This bat cave, which has existed for countless ages, has secretly absorbed the blood of numerous ferocious beasts and spiritual birds over the past few centuries. Just a few days ago, it also killed many ferocious beasts, pouring a large amount of blood at the bottom of this cave, all for the purpose of condensing the blood pearl demon core within itself today

At home, the siblings Chen Youlan and Chen Ru share a very close relationship with their father, Chen Yongtai. However, in the face of the sudden blow, the entire family is engulfed in sorrow and despair.

This fellow's body seems to have lost almost all its blood, resembling a desiccated corpse. However, Chen Ru has discerned what this corpse is. It actually has two heads, while its body resembles a bat magnified several hundred times.

As he burned paper money, Chen Ru reminisced about the warm memories of his father. He became immersed in his own world of sorrowful emotions

The blood in this mire seems to have diminished significantly. With the aid of the faint light, Chen Ru suddenly discovered that not far from him, a massive beast was also trapped in this quagmire

This cave is indeed the most famous bat cave

You were deeply proud of your son, but he is afraid that he might disappoint your high expectations and fail to gain admission to a prestigious university

"Hmm! I will do it," Chen Ru replied softly, his heart also in turmoil.

Chen Ru knelt quietly in front of a grave without a tombstone, sobbing softly. (According to the tradition in Nanhu Province, a son who has died cannot have a tombstone erected while his parents are still alive)

Before completely losing consciousness, a strange blood-red glow burst forth from his chest and rapidly surged outward

On this Shilin Peak, if we do not quickly descend to find a cave to shelter from the rain, it is likely to become very dangerous later on

With a suspicious sniffing around, Chen Ru's face suddenly changed dramatically, "This... this is blood..." he screamed in shock, instantly startling the countless bats hanging from the cave ceiling into flight

Chen Ru felt as if he were lying sprawled in a muddy swamp, his entire body soaked and chilled by the muddy water

"Completed—" Chen Ru screamed, falling head over heels. He felt something red and toxic below, and Chen Ru was in free fall at a terrifying speed.

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With the will to survive still lingering, Chen Ru suddenly extended his hands and turned around, drowsily clutching this object tightly as it collided down the mountain gorge and cliffs. A wave of intense pain surged through him, and Chen Ru could not help but spurt out several mouthfuls of fresh blood, while his consciousness gradually faded.

The ancestral home of the Chen family is situated at the foot of Shilin Peak. The Chen family has been a renowned medical lineage for over seven to eight hundred years, producing numerous distinguished physicians. However, over time, the family's fortunes declined, and the Chen family of Shilin has gradually faded into obscurity

He ran swiftly to the vicinity of Maple Ridge, and he couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Below was a small path that cut across the mountainside, and even if he had to stay on this path for a night, he need not fear getting drenched in the rain. However, he had to be cautious not to fall into the ravine on the opposite side, for otherwise, he would surely be shattered to pieces.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted violently not far from Chen Ru. In an instant, he felt as if his entire mind had gone deaf, and then his foot slipped, letting out a scream as he fell into the ravine ahead.

Father, do you know how much we truly miss you

He stood up, patted his somewhat stiff and numb legs, and after a while, began to walk step by step down the mountain

From a high vantage point, one can vaguely discern a wisp of mist rising from the mountain gorge below, resembling a peach blossom haze

The double-headed golden bat is having an exceptionally unfortunate day today. This was supposed to be the happiest day for it in several hundred years, as today marks the moment it condenses its blood pearl demon pill.

The dazed Chen Ru was suddenly awakened, raising his head to look at the strange dark clouds that had suddenly appeared in the sky. Gently wiping the tear stains from his face with his sleeve, Chen Ru gazed longingly at his father's grave and said, "Father, a storm is approaching; I will come back to see you when I have the time"

A loud crash echoed, and I felt a sharp pain in my left elbow, as if I had collided with something. Immediately after, my entire body slammed into this object, and it felt as though my body had fallen apart, crashing into a heap with this thing.

A tingling sensation arose in his heart, as an unnamed chill suddenly surged within him. Instantly, Chen Ru felt a shiver run down his spine, and goosebumps covered his entire body in almost an instant

With a reluctant sigh of relief, Chen Ru struggled to stand up. It was only then that he noticed the muddy ground he was on seemed to have a hint of red in the darkness

Chen Ru knelt at his father's grave, filled with profound sorrow. He kept murmuring to himself, recounting everything he had done during this period, immersed in his own world of grief

It perfectly aligns with that phrase: "The dark clouds press down on the city, threatening to destroy it!" However, in this perilous and majestic mountain range, that sense of oppression feels even more intense

As his mind stirred, Chen Ru suddenly felt something strange. It seemed as if something had been added to his head.

Uncertain how much time had passed, Chen Ru gradually awakened from his coma. In a state of half-consciousness, he felt as if something was blocking his trachea, causing him extreme discomfort and even making it difficult to breathe. His stomach felt heavy, akin to that of a drowning person, as if it had been filled with a large amount of water; however, his mouth was instead both fishy and greasy.

This is likely the legendary bat cave!

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After a difficult, low chuckle, Chen Ru slightly turned over, using his almost stiff hands to support his body, gazing up and carefully observing the surrounding environment

This is a vast cave, lying within a peculiar and dimly lit cavern. At the top of the cave, there are numerous different bats.

The 72 Peaks of Shannan are a renowned scenic area in the province of Nanhu. The 72 peaks stretch continuously from Shannan to Yuelu, covering more than 300 miles across 7 counties and cities.

The two-headed golden bat is a mutated bat that inexplicably developed intelligence a long time ago. It explores on its own, feeding on the blood of other primate species to gain immense power

Moreover, it is exceedingly clever, as it is aware of the proverb that rabbits do not eat the grass near their burrows, and it has not harmed the surrounding humans or livestock, which is why it has fortunately not been discovered by the previous monks

Is this the legendary Two-Headed Bat King that has been spoken of in the village for hundreds of years?" Chen Ru was extremely astonished, yet he recalled an ancient legend that had been passed down in the vicinity. "Was it it that inexplicably attracted the strange lightning earlier?" Chen Ru was not foolish; on the contrary, he was quite intelligent. He quickly connected the bizarre lightning that had struck this mountain gorge earlier to this incident.

Crackling ... ...

Just today, my son got into a physical altercation with his teacher... Who taught him to be such a jerk...

The father of the two, Chen Yongtai, is also a well-known doctor. However, he was involved in a car accident two years ago while on a house call

However, the world is changing too rapidly. The spiritual energy of the Earth has become thin, and the blood of various fierce beasts and spiritual birds contains very little spiritual energy. This has resulted in its cultivation over five hundred years, only reaching the realm of Blood Pill Condensation today

This matter has become the most painful wound in the hearts of the two siblings

Immediately thereafter, one peculiar lightning bolt after another exploded in the mountain gorge, accompanied by deafening thunder

Then, in a rather eerie manner, these clouds gathered closer and closer, growing darker and darker, yet it did not rain. However, an overwhelming sense of oppression filled the entire sky

"How can there be thunder without rain?" Chen Ru thought strangely, while his feet moved cautiously beneath him. The dark clouds overhead seemed to have extinguished all light from the mountaintop.

Some of these bats are only the size of a baby's palm, while others measure twenty to thirty centimeters. They all hang upside down from the top of the cave. Although they sense the presence of an anomaly at the bottom of the cave, they dare not come down. It seems they are particularly fearful of Chen Ru.

Knowing that his sister is very busy, he no longer disturbs her. He picks up his backpack and returns to the house that his sister purchased in Shannan City

Zhurong, Zige, Tianzhu, Shilin, Furong, formerly known as the "Five Peaks of Nanyue"

As he slightly stretched his arms and legs, Chen Ru was immediately taken aback: "What is going on? I am completely unharmed, just a bit fatigued?"

The death of Chen Yongtai immediately dealt a heavy blow to a family that was originally happy

Bending over and vomiting desperately, Chen Ru even expelled the bitter bile from his gastrointestinal tract. He felt dizzy, his eyes ached, and his head kept shaking uncontrollably

It is unclear when the sky began to darken, as thick black clouds surged like galloping wild horses, approaching from afar and obscuring the sunlight. The mountain winds gradually grew fierce, whistling past with a low howl.

Today, the conflict with the geography teacher Zhou Keding was likely triggered by the two phrases "promote and get rich, die for one's wife" and "born of a mother but raised without a father"

Chen Rushun looked over and was astonished to see the bottomless stone cave of Fengling.

Chen Yongtai was once renowned for his medical skills and had the opportunity to study under another physician, Xie Xian. After achieving success in his studies, he opened a small clinic in Shanyang City. Over the course of more than twenty years, he continued his practice, but unexpectedly, he was involved in a car accident while making a house call

After vomiting for a long time, the feeling of nausea in my heart has finally eased a little

A surge of joy filled Chen Ru's heart as he immediately lifted his leg. At that moment, a massive bolt of lightning suddenly tore through the dark clouds, striking directly into the ravine not far ahead of Chen Ru. Following that, the thunderous explosion echoed rapidly in the ravine, with the reverberations continuing unabated.