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Chapter 78: Meeting Wang Heng Again

Lu Xiuyuan set out on his journey to the East Cave of Beiya Cave, but he decided to go to the center of the North Cave first, perhaps there would be some information or clues about the East Cave. He walked along the winding passage in the cave, sometimes passing through wide spaces and sometimes through narrow cracks in the rocks.

Finally, he came to the center of the North Cave, and a vast open space appeared before him. In the center of the North Cave, Lu Xiuyuan was shocked by the scene before him. A wide open space stretched out, surrounded by towering rock walls, like a natural square. In the center of the square, an ancient stone tablet stood, exuding a vicissitudes of life.

Lu Xiuyuan approached the stone tablet and carefully observed the lines and words on it. He found some ancient words engraved on the stone tablet. Although they were blurred, he could still make out some of them.

These words seemed to describe some history or secrets of Beiya Cave. Lu Xiuyuan read them carefully, hoping to find clues or hints about the East Cave.

The bright moonlight fell on the square, outlining the lines on the stone tablet clearly. Lu Xiuyuan carefully observed every detail, trying to find some clues or hints. He remembered that his master had mentioned that the stone tablet in the center of Beiya Cave might hide some important information.

Suddenly, a breeze blew by, and the lines on the stone tablet seemed to glimmer in the breeze. Lu Xiuyuan's heartbeat quickened, and he felt that he was about to discover some important secrets. He decided to observe every detail carefully and not miss any possible clues.

Under the moonlight, the words on the stone tablet gradually became clear. He saw some ancient patterns and symbols that seemed to convey some kind of message. Lu Xiuyuan tried his best to recall the ancient characters and symbols he had learned, trying to decipher these mysterious messages.

As he worked harder, the words on the stone tablet gradually became clearer. He found that these words seemed to describe the history and secrets of Beiya Cave, as well as some legends and myths related to it. He became excited because he felt that he was about to uncover the mystery of Beiya Cave.

Lu Xiuyuan kept reading the words on the stone tablet, trying to sort out the context and clues. He found that the words seemed to describe an ancient legend about the origin of Beiya Cave and the power it contained. This legend matched some stories he had heard before, making him more convinced that he was facing a world full of mystery and danger.

Lu Xiuyuan felt that the jade pendant on his chest had an unusually intense reaction, which made him feel a little puzzled. He carefully observed the jade pendant and found that some strange symbols and patterns appeared on the surface of the jade pendant, which seemed to be related to the words on the stone tablet.

With a thought in mind, Lu Xiuyuan decided to take the jade pendant off and observe it carefully. He found that the symbols and patterns on the jade pendant seemed to be communicating with the words on the stone tablet, as if conveying a mysterious message.

Lu Xiuyuan decided to bring the jade pendant closer to the words on the stone tablet. As the distance shortened, the jade pendant's reaction became stronger, as if it was trying to communicate with the information on the stone tablet.

Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the jade pendant, illuminating everything around. Lu Xiuyuan looked at this scene in amazement, and he felt as if he was involved in a mysterious ritual.

The light gradually disappeared, and the surface of the jade pendant returned to calm. Lu Xiuyuan picked up the jade pendant, his heart full of questions and curiosity. He felt as if he had touched some secret of Beiya Cave, but he didn't know what this secret was.

Lu Xiuyuan was shocked by some information that suddenly flashed through his mind. This information seemed to reveal the true function of Beiya Cave, which made him curious and expectant.

According to this information, Beiya Cave is not a simple underground cave, but a mysterious place that hides ancient secrets. It is said that in ancient times there was a powerful man who built Beiya Cave and sealed the treasures and secrets contained in it with magical power to prevent them from falling into the hands of the enemy.

These treasures and secrets involve ancient civilizations and mysterious powers, and may be important items or knowledge that can change the world. The real role of Beiya Cave is to serve as the guardian of these treasures and secrets to ensure that they will not be abused or destroyed.

Lu Xiuyuan was attracted by this idea, and a strong excitement surged in his heart. If the time in Beiya Cave passes slower than in the outside world, then it is an excellent place for cultivation. This means that one day of cultivation in Beiya Cave may be several days or even longer in the outside world.

This discovery made Lu Xiuyuan feel extremely excited, because it meant that he had more time to improve his cultivation. In Beiya Cave, he could practice more attentively without being restricted by the time outside, which was a huge advantage for him.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiuyuan decided to use this opportunity to practice hard and improve his strength. He looked at the jade pendant on his chest with gratitude, because it was it that led him to discover this amazing secret. Next, he decided to explore Beiya Cave in depth to find more cultivation resources and opportunities.

Only those who wear this jade pendant can enjoy the benefits of slowing down time and giving themselves more time to practice. The principle of this jade pendant is to let one's spiritual world be infinitely empty, slow down time infinitely, and achieve the effect of seeing ten thousand years at a glance. At the same time, the stone tablet also told Lu Xiuyuan a formula that can activate the jade pendant to reach the realm of me.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and carefully memorized the formula. He knew that it was not easy to get such an opportunity, and only those who wore this jade pendant could enjoy this special cultivation condition. This made him feel very lucky and honored.

He decided to try to activate the jade pendant immediately to see if he could enter the state of "going to me". Lu Xiuyuan closed his eyes and concentrated his mind on the jade pendant. Deep in his heart, a powerful force began to surge, like a surging torrent.

He followed the formula on the stone tablet and activated the power of the jade pendant. As he activated it, the jade pendant emitted a dazzling light that enveloped him. Gradually, he felt as if he had broken free from the constraints of time, his spiritual world began to empty infinitely, and time seemed to become boundless.

Lu Xiuyuan felt as if he was in a wonderful realm, and everything around him became exceptionally clear and real. He knew that this was the realm of the self, a state of cultivation that transcended time and space.

In the realm of "going to me", Lu Xiuyuan was concentrating on meditation and cultivation. Every breath he took was the absorption and release of spiritual energy, and every calmness of his mind was the exploration and purification of his inner world. He felt as if he had merged into this wonderful realm, becoming one with time and space.

During this time, he continued to comprehend the way of cultivation and comprehended many principles and laws that he had never experienced before. His cultivation continued to improve, and his spiritual power surged in his body, and every inch of his skin was filled with strength and vitality.

As time went by, Lu Xiuyuan's cultivation gradually reached a new height. He felt that his strength was becoming stronger and stronger, and his spiritual power was becoming more and more condensed. He seemed to have touched the pinnacle of cultivation, and he only needed to break through many obstacles to enter a higher realm.

After spending almost a month in the spiritual world, Lu Xiuyuan felt refreshed and full of energy. Lu Xiuyuan suddenly woke up and wiped the sweat from his forehead anxiously, worried that he had missed the closing time of Beiya Cave. He hurriedly looked around, trying to confirm his location and time, but the scene in front of him was silent. There was no threat from the giant anaconda, nor was there a fantastic environment, only the faint lights in the surrounding caves against the stone walls.

Under the tense mood, his breathing gradually became steady, and reason took over again. He calmly closed his eyes, focused his mind, and tried to recall everything that had just happened. That wonderful state and the charming feeling of cultivation all emerged clearly in his mind.

However, when he opened his eyes again, he found that his worries were unnecessary. The candle on the incense burner at hand had only burned for the time of one stick of incense, far less than he worried. Lu Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt the peace of mind.

Lu Xiuyuan deeply felt this asymmetry in time, which made him feel confused and lost. In Beiya Cave, the passage of time was completely different from the outside world, which made him feel lonely and lost.

He realized that he had spent an unknown amount of time in this seemingly endless space and time, while the outside world might have only been a blink of an eye. This dislocation of time made him feel uneasy, as if he was trapped in an unpredictable and uncontrollable world.

However, Lu Xiuyuan did not want to be troubled by this feeling. He knew that if he wanted to find the real opportunity and growth in this mysterious Beiya Cave, he had to overcome this feeling of loss and move forward firmly.

Lu Xiuyuan put away the jade pendant, his heart full of curiosity and expectation about the unknown. He stood up and prepared to move on, and walked forward. While walking, he suddenly heard a human voice, and he couldn't help but stop and look around vigilantly.

The sound seemed to come from not far away, so Lu Xiuyuan approached quickly, carefully hiding his whereabouts. He tried to listen to the direction from which the sound came, trying to determine the source of the sound and possible danger.

The voice came from the front, and Lu Xiuyuan saw clearly who was coming. It was Wang Heng from the Spiritual Medicine Garden. There was also a man in a black robe beside Wang Heng, who looked aggressive and ill-intentioned.

When Lu Xiuyuan saw the black-robed man beside Wang Heng, he was startled and sensed an ominous sign. The aura emanating from the black-robed man made him feel more pressured, and it was obvious that he was not a good person.

"What are you going to do?" Lu Xiuyuan asked vigilantly, staring at Wang Heng and the man in black robe.

Wang Heng sneered, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and said: "Isn't the lesson I taught you last time enough? Your biggest mistake was that you were too soft-hearted and didn't kill me."

When Lu Xiuyuan heard this, his heart sank. He clearly remembered the last time he fought with Wang Heng. At that time, he did let Wang Heng go because he was soft-hearted. He didn't expect that Wang Heng would become his biggest worry today.

"Don't push your luck!" Lu Xiuyuan shouted sternly, holding the weapon tightly in both hands, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.

Wang Heng showed a mocking smile, pointed at Lu Xiuyuan, and muttered to himself: "Do you think you can stop me now? Your fate is already determined."

Lu Xiuyuan's heart sank when he heard Wang Heng's words. He realized that the current situation was already in danger, and Wang Heng seemed to have known his plan, which made him feel even worse.

The man in black robe showed his hostility without hiding it, his eyes flashed with cold light, as if he was ready to attack at any time. His figure was looming under the cover of the black robe, giving people a weird and unpredictable feeling.

Lu Xiuyuan was anxious. He knew he had to find a way to deal with the situation, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. He took a deep breath and decided to find a chance to leave. At the same time, he stared at Wang Heng and the man in black robes vigilantly, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Lu Xiuyuan was secretly alert. He did not expect that the duel with Wang Heng would come so suddenly, and there was also a mysterious helper, making the situation even more complicated and difficult.

"I must stay calm and not panic." Lu Xiuyuan was alert. He knew that he had to stay calm and look for a chance to escape, and not be intimidated by the opponent's momentum.

Wang Heng sneered. He seemed to see the anxiety in Lu Xiuyuan's heart and deliberately provoked him: "Why? Haven't you always called yourself a hero? Why are you so hesitant now?"

Lu Xiuyuan gritted his teeth and was not shaken by Wang Heng's words. He knew that now was not the time to compete with Wang Heng, and he had to calm down and wait for the opportunity.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew, and Lu Xiuyuan's heart trembled, sensing the signs of danger. He reacted immediately, dodging the sudden attack from the man in black robes.

“What is this?” Lu Xiuyuan was shocked. He did not expect the man in black to act so quickly.

The man in black shot a hidden weapon, and Lu Xiuyuan dodged it instinctively.

Wang Heng quickly stopped him and said, "Stop it, I will kill him myself. You destroyed my water-controlling umbrella before, today I will skin you alive and take your tendons out, bit by bit."

When Lu Xiuyuan heard Wang Heng's words, his heart trembled. He knew that Wang Heng hated him, and there was a man in black beside him, making the situation even more dangerous.

Although Lu Xiuyuan had the strength of the late stage of Qi training, he still felt great pressure when facing Wang Heng and his men in black. He calmly thought about how to deal with it and did not dare to be careless.

The man in black stopped attacking after hearing Wang Heng's words. Wang Heng got ready, took out his new magic weapon, the Water-Repellent Beads, and prepared to have a big fight with Lu Xiuyuan.

Wang Heng took out the Water Repellent Beads, and Lu Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with a hint of vigilance. He knew the power of this magic weapon and should not be underestimated in a confrontation.

Wang Heng held the Water Repellent Bead in his hand, and spiritual energy surged around him, forming a stream of water that surrounded him. This stream of water gradually spread, forming a water curtain that enveloped him completely.