Chapter 10, The Illusion of the Mirror

Continuing onward, Lu Li soon arrived beneath an ancient tree and halted his progress

Lu Li let out a cold snort and asked, "Which ghost or monster are you? Why do you not announce your name?"

Two brief words contained an infinite aura of eeriness, echoing behind Lu Li

Rising to his feet, Lu Li ran back to the village and found his father, Lu Fei, to share his thoughts with him

A flash of dim light flickered, and dark mist surged forth, countless eerie energies coalescing into fine strands, intertwining and weaving into a net that bound Lu Li in place.

The old man with the bamboo staff was somewhat angry and huffed, "You can go or not go, I hardly care about you."

The old man with the bamboo staff retorted, "Am I really that kind of person?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Fei felt somewhat relieved and ultimately agreed to Lu Li's request to allow him to go to Fenghun Ridge

Regarding this matter, the old man with the bamboo staff expressed his support and comforted, "I can assure you that your son Lu Li will be fine; he is not someone who would meet an untimely end"

With his eyes closed and his mind focused, Lu Li heard many strange sounds in his ears, some echoing from afar, while others quietly approached him.

Initially, Lu Fei firmly opposed allowing Lu Li to study under the Bamboo Staff Elder, but Lu and the library were unwilling to relent

Having obtained permission, Lu Li left Pingxi Village on the same day and headed towards Fenghun Ridge

Bypassing the tribal dwelling, Lu Li continued onward. When night fell, he arrived at a small hill, shrouded in a chilling wind and permeated with the scent of death

Lu Li struggled desperately, but to no avail. His heart was filled with both shock and anger, and a faint red halo gradually emerged around him.

Lu Li asked in surprise, "Fenghun Ridge? Which direction is it, and how long will it take to get there?"

As the words fell, the old man with the bamboo staff turned and returned to the village

The old man with the bamboo staff said with a苦笑: "You, indeed, are too proud and too clever. For those who practice cultivation, this is not always a good thing."

Then, Lu Li looked around and disdainfully said: "Compared to the mountain spirits and monsters in Canglu Mountain, you are simply no match."

The words still linger in the air, as Lu Li instantly closed the distance between them, delivering a punch with his right hand aimed at the heart of the shadow, yet finding no point of impact.

Lifting his head, Lu Li habitually glanced at the bright moon in the sky, a hint of wickedness curling at the corners of his mouth

Lu Li retorted, "That can only be said of you practitioners, who are too foolish."

At that moment, a cool breeze swept in from behind Lu Li. Without even looking, he casually flung the venomous snake in his hand backward.

Lu Li remained unperturbed, his right hand swift as the wind. With a firm grip, he seized the snake by its head and crushed it, causing the venomous creature to die instantly in Lu Li's grasp

Lu Li gazed into the eyes of the old man with the bamboo staff and asked, "You wouldn't be trying to fool me, would you?"

With a cold smile, Lu Li turned around, and before him lay a wild wolf on the ground, howling in agony, having long since lost its ability to move

After all, Crazy Soul Ridge is notoriously difficult to deal with. Out of one hundred people who venture there, at least ninety will be infuriated, either driven mad with rage or simply dying from the frustration

The old man with the bamboo staff never anticipated that his act of kindness would alter Lu Li's fate, inadvertently leading him onto the path of immortality, entering a magical world, and embarking on a legendary journey

Lu Li snorted, "Stop with the pretentiousness, spare me that. Just tell me, who exactly are you?"

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "For you, that is a piece of cake"

Lu Li's expression changed slightly as he quickly turned around, yet he did not see anyone's figure. He could not help but shout, "Who is it? If you have the guts, show yourself!"

With a snort of displeasure, the shadow in the void expressed its dissatisfaction and said, "I didn't expect you to have some skills. Now, let me show you my power, Mirror Shadow."

Suddenly, countless dark shadows appeared all around, weaving and crossing in a chaotic manner, converging around Lu Li, transforming into numerous strands of dark power that struck Lu Li's body time and again

At dusk, Lu Li arrived near a tribe one hundred and fifty miles south of Pingxi Village, where the tribespeople lived by herding. This lifestyle was completely different from that of Pingxi Village, which intrigued Lu Li.

With a swift kick, Lu Li sent the wild wolf flying, ending its life

The old man with the bamboo staff said with a苦笑: "I am not a bad person, so why do you see me as a villain, unworthy of your trust?"

At the age of twelve, although he is somewhat reclusive, he still retains a hint of childlike innocence, wandering around and looking here and there along the way, appearing very happy

The voice sounded again, carrying a hint of playfulness

Lu Li slowed down and cautiously observed the surroundings, feeling a sense that something was about to happen.

The shadow did not flinch or evade, and with a sinister smile said: "Your speed is quite good, but unfortunately, I am insubstantial and cannot be affected by force; you have no way to deal with me."

In front of Landing Li, it transformed into a black figure, giving a sense of indistinguishable reality and illusion

Lu Li ignored him, and with a wave of his left hand, a bright light scattered from his palm, dispelling the shadows in one motion

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "Forget it, I will not argue with you. If you wish to pursue the path of immortality, you may try your luck at Crazy Soul Ridge, which is two thousand miles away from here"

A sudden muffled sound was heard, and the assailant fell to the ground with a piercing scream.

The old man with the bamboo staff watched Lu Li's departing figure and murmured, "I hope that your journey to the Mad Soul Ridge will temper your arrogant disposition, as it will be beneficial for your future cultivation"

The shadow grinned ominously and said, "I am not pleased to tell you."

Lu Li said: "That is what you said yourself; I did not mean that."

After a lengthy debate, Lu Fei found himself at a loss against Lu Li and went to seek advice from the Bamboo Staff Elder

The shadow chuckled darkly: "In my past life, I was a mirror; in my next life, I will be a person. When we meet, we greet and inquire about fortune and misfortune, but do not ask who I am in this life."

Lu Li said: "Ten www.hetushu.com.com, two thousand miles in ten days, two hundred miles in one day, that is not something an ordinary person can achieve"

Lu Li said: "Then do not regret it"

It turns out that the old man with the bamboo staff directed Lu Li to Fenghun Ridge not to seek out renowned masters or to cultivate the path to immortality, but rather to use the spirits there, who delight in playing tricks on others, to temper Lu Li's arrogance and help him rein in his temper

Is that so

Lu Li considered for a moment. Although he did not fully trust the Bamboo Staff Elder, he decided to give it a try

Due to the substantial accumulation of spiritual energy within Lu Li's body, he possesses an extraordinary constitution, rarely experiencing fatigue or exhaustion. Thus, while traveling may seem arduous to others, it is effortless and easy for him.

For the first time leaving his hometown, Lu Li felt a great sense of novelty towards everything outside.

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "Continue south for ten days and you will arrive."

Suddenly, Lu Li opened his eyes. A venomous snake, three inches away, was flicking its red tongue, its emerald green eyes exuding a sinister charm, giving one a chilling sensation all over.

Lu Li snorted, "It's hard to say; one can only know after trying."

A wisp of blue smoke takes shape in a幻化 manner

What, are you feeling guilty? Am I not right here?