Chapter 004: Destiny Fire

The world of Qianyu Qianchong is structured in a tower shape, consisting of a total of ninety-nine layers from bottom to top. Layers one to sixty-seven comprise the Trial Continent, layers sixty-eight to eighty-two form the Purgatory Continent, and layers eighty-three and above constitute the Divine Sealing Continent

Master, is it really necessary to curse her like this

Xuan Yuan Shi Lan lazily half-closed his eyes and said: "Don't worry, when you die, Master will be able to resurrect you on the spot!"

This time, Xia Qianqian stubbornly pushed his hand away and shouted, "Playing with fire?! Master, do you want me to self-immolate?"

Xuan Yuan Shilan raised an evil eyebrow: "I just like to play around."

Xuanyuan Shilan's slender fingers brushed against the little monster's cheek, and the little monster immediately displayed a satisfied expression, its fluffy tail wagging back and forth to please its master

"He never forgets his beauty elixir, no doubt a vain narcissist." Xia Qianqian remarked a couple of times, then began to survey the surrounding terrain.

Xia Qianqian rolled her eyes and fainted from the shock of the thunder

Xia Qianqian suddenly felt a warmth in her heart, unable to help but lean closer to Xuanyuan Shilan, resting beside him

One plan failed, and Xia Qianqian devised another: "Master, you will always stay by my side, right?"

With her feet firmly on the ground and feeling secure, Xia Qianqian finally noticed a cute little monster hovering above Xuanyuan Shilan's right shoulder

Master—" Xia Qianqian was somewhat exasperated, but after a moment, she suddenly smiled mischievously, "Alright, I will play with fire. Master, please pass on the incantation or technique for playing with fire to me!"

Xia Qianqian felt her heart twitching, as if someone was choking her neck, making her feel on the verge of suffocation

Xia Qianqian exclaimed, "Xiao Guang is so impressive!" Her eyes sparkled with excitement, resembling stars.

"What is the master for? Isn't it to teach the disciples, allowing them to surpass their teacher?" Xia Qianqian deliberately murmured loudly, then reluctantly put on a necklace that the master had handed to her.

Xuan Yuan Shilan blinked her beautiful eyes, resembling dark orchids, reached out to pat Xia Qianqian's head and said, "When your cultivation level is similar to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, Master will gift you a Light Mouse No. 2"

In the world of cultivation, when it is safe, the disciple serves as a bodyguard and enforcer; when danger arises, the disciple becomes a meat shield and bait

Do not resist things that are beyond your control; just let them take their natural course

"No, I did not tell you that my master is a divine physician, who can heal the dead but not the living?" Xuanyuan Shilan's gentle voice, tinged with the languor of alcohol, sounded enticing as he continued, "Even if you burn yourself to the point of leaving no bones behind, my master can still bring you back from the hands of death."

Light Mouse No. 2 is the great-great-grandson of the Light Mouse. Due to a shorter cultivation period, its abilities are only one-tenth of those of the Light Mouse. However, this is more than sufficient for a Nascent Soul cultivator. Xuanyuan Shilan patiently explained, "As for Nascent Soul cultivators, we must start from the beginning."

Xuan Yuan Shilan seemed to possess the ability to read minds, easily seeing through Xia Qianqian's tricks: "Don't think of your master as a bodyguard. Moreover, your master is not omnipotent; leveling up and changing maps relies on your own efforts! Now, put this on."

"What is so remarkable? Am I not better than them?" Xia Qianqian listened without feeling envious; instead, she confidently believed that her own life fire was the best.

From now on, she is embarking on an adventure alone in a strange otherworldly continent, with only herself to rely on. Therefore, she must be fully alert and exercise caution at all times.

"Light Mouse No. 2, a Nascent Soul cultivator?" Xia Qianqian was somewhat puzzled

However..." Xia Qianqian suddenly rubbed her nose pitifully, "My disciple is slow-witted and is afraid that he won't survive until the ignition of the life fire, so he might burn himself to death first.

The master possesses profound skills, far beyond what a novice like her can easily take away. Since she cannot afford to be lazy or seek shortcuts, it seems she must engage in cultivation.

"Master, is it Xiaoguang?" Xia Qianqian curiously reached out to touch it, but the little monster glared at her unhappily and instantly teleported to Xuanyuan Shilan's left shoulder

It is merely an ordinary necklace, with a stone that resembles amber tied to a red cord. The stone is a pale yellow color, and its surface is engraved with dark green patterns, arranged in concentric circles that resemble a talismanic array

... ...

The little monster is the size of a palm, with a round and plump body resembling a snowball. A pair of fluffy rabbit ears droop in front of its chest, and its shiny black eyes blink mischievously. Its tender little tongue occasionally sticks out, and its cheeks often display a rosy hue, making it extremely adorable.

"It is quite impressive, as your path to immortality allows you to easily live for a hundred years without dying." Xuanyuan Shilan suddenly grasped Xia Qianqian's left wrist and placed a seemingly translucent green bracelet on her. "This is a storage bracelet; I have placed some food inside to prevent you from starving before you find the materials."

"Master, where is this?" Xia Qianqian tightly grasped Xuanyuan Shilan's arm, afraid to look down

Crossing the Dragon Gate ahead leads to the first layer of the world of Qianyu Qianzhong, and this is where I will send you. Xuanyuan Shilan pointed to a spot halfway up the mountain, saying, Go now, and collect all the materials I have instructed you to gather without missing a single one

"Take this, it may be useful to you." After Xuanyuan Shilan tossed another jade slip to Xia Qianqian, he suddenly let out a melodious whistle, and then a sharp scream abruptly echoed from the distant azure sea under the blue sky.

Then let us cultivate After a while, she finally made a decision

"With your constitution, cultivating immortality is not a long-term path... Child, go play with fire." Xuanyuan Shilan roughly rubbed Xia Qianqian's head a couple more times

What incantations and techniques are needed to play with fire? Xuan Yuan Shilan tapped her smooth forehead and said, You have a life fire within you; as long as you wait for the right moment to activate your life fire, you can begin your cultivation.

Xuan Yuan Shi Lan's beautiful eyebrows twitched: "Xiao Guang, how did you transport us to a place where not even a bird lays eggs?"

To survive in the world of "Qian Yu Qian Chong," one must cultivate immortality and strive to reach the highest level. The journey of cultivation begins with innate spiritual roots, and different spiritual roots dictate the choice of cultivation path. For instance, possessing a strength root allows one to cultivate into a fighting immortal, while having a law root enables one to become a spellcaster. The spiritual root determines the profession, and the profession opens the path of cultivation, starting from Qi refining practitioners to foundation establishment, core formation, and nascent soul practitioners, ultimately ascending and transforming into immortals.

Now the wine gourd is gone, and she stands with her master at the summit of the mountain, below them is a flowing sea of clouds, obscuring the ground. It is precisely because it is invisible that it evokes a sense of terror; falling from such a high peak would result in a splattered mess.

He smiled, his eyes full of affection: "Xiao Guang's full name is Guang Shu, a rare sacred beast from the land of Qianyu Qianzhong. Their innate ability for spatial teleportation is exceptionally powerful, with effects and transmission speeds hundreds of times greater than that of teleportation arrays. Moreover, their abilities are not restricted by terrain or space, allowing them to truly go wherever they wish at will"

Medical Saint? Treating the dead but not the living?

After a series of hurried and somewhat panicked sounds, Xia Qianqian was surprised to find that she had already arrived at the foot of the mountain