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Gu Lan folded the ancient map of the realms and approached the front of the valley. Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley, while sizable, did not compare to the grandeur of typically hidden realms; it resembled an ordinary valley.

What truly astonished onlookers was the scenery within Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley.

With its colorful forests, cascading waterfalls, bamboo seas, and ethereal aura, it presented a picturesque scene akin to a utopia.

"If one could dwell within, what a marvel it would be," murmured Chen Feng, enchanted by the scenery as he involuntarily flew forward.

In the moment he was about to collide with a spatial rift, Gu Lan appeared beside him and swiftly kicked him, sending him flying backward.

"This is an illusion," she stated firmly. "One more step forward, and you'd be torn apart by the spatial rift."

Feeling the sting from the impact, Chen Feng's senses snapped back. He glanced back to see the ominous black spatial rift he nearly collided with, sending shivers down his spine.

"Thank you, senior," he said, grateful, and refrained from looking at Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley, promptly closing his eyes and following Gu Lan's guidance.

Meanwhile, Gu Lan, with her spiritual sense, surveyed Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley.

"It turns out to be an ancient formation boundary, possessing the effects of both illusionary and spatial formations. Intriguing..."

"To unravel this formation boundary, it will likely require more than just a moment's effort."

"Should we force our way through?" Gu Lan pondered briefly before shaking her head gently, setting aside thoughts of breaking through by force.

If there were indeed spirit-gathering immortal herbs within, brute force might yield adverse consequences.

Damaging the herbs would outweigh the benefits, especially considering Ling Xuzi's warning about the dangers within.

Gu Lan extended a hand, intending to test the boundary with a touch.

However, to her surprise, there was no resistance whatsoever as her palm penetrated the boundary effortlessly.

Not only was there no obstruction, but there was also no reaction at all.

Unperturbed, she took a step forward, fully entering the boundary.

"Senior!"

"Wait for me!"

Chen Feng opened his eyes just in time to witness Gu Lan's entrance. Hastening forward, he attempted to follow her into the boundary, only to be repelled upon contact.

"The formation boundary has activated," Gu Lan remarked calmly, once again reaching out to touch the boundary. Once more, she passed through without hindrance.

Gu Lan entered and exited the boundary repeatedly, yet it remained unresponsive.

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"Could it be that this formation boundary is targeting only me?"

With blood trickling from his nose, Chen Feng, unwilling to accept defeat, touched the boundary again.

And again, he was repelled.

Indeed, the boundary seemed to be targeting him!

This time, Chen Feng exerted less force, quickly crawling back.

"Stay here and do not move. I'll go in first to investigate," Gu Lan instructed, seeing his plight and unable to determine the cause. She decided to enter Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley alone.

Entering the formation boundary, the true scenery of Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley unfolded before Gu Lan's eyes.

It was a desolate sight, starkly contrasting the utopian illusion seen from the outside.

Perhaps this was how Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley had once appeared, but now it lay in ruins, shrouded in a heavy aura of death.

Amidst the valley's deathly ambiance, a small area on the mountainside teemed with life. Even the immortal aura was rich, rivaling that of major sects' blessed lands.

Gu Lan's attention was drawn to this area, and with a flicker of her figure, she landed before a bamboo house, a flower garden, a clear spring, and a breathtakingly beautiful woman clad in green.

The woman cradled a lotus-shaped treasure, attentively watering the flowers and plants in the garden.

Gu Lan sensed that the lotus-shaped treasure was indeed a powerful artifact, reaching the level of the Saint Stage.

"Is this the danger Ling Xuzi spoke of? The remnants of an immortal deity?"

Gu Lan regarded the woman cautiously, her gaze shifting between the woman and the flowers in the garden, all of Saint Stage quality.

Yet, these were not the most crucial details.

What truly mattered was the multitude of spirit herbs growing beside the clear spring, exuding the essence of heaven and earth with conscious movements, unmistakably the legendary Spirit Gathering Divine Herb.

"I've heard that the Spirit Gathering Divine Herb grows in this realm, and I've come specifically to acquire it. I wonder..."

Gu Lan began, politely inquiring, but to her surprise, the woman showed no reaction.

Sweeping her spiritual sense over the woman, Gu Lan discovered that her eyes held no vitality, akin to an exquisite yet lifeless paper flower.

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She remained completely absorbed in tending the plants, seemingly oblivious to Gu Lan's presence.

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"This place may seem lively, but in reality, vitality has long ceased to exist," Gu Lan mused quietly.

"Perhaps the day the flowers and herbs in the garden wither will also mark the dissipation of the last traces of vitality, along with her."

"I desire the Spirit Gathering Divine Herb, so I shall first repay this kindness."

After a careful investigation by Gu Lan, it became evident that there was no immediate danger in the vicinity.

However, it was apparent that all the forces here were dedicated to sustaining the woman's immortal remnant, allowing her to exist in such a state for many years without cultivation or much consciousness.

Gu Lan landed beside the flower garden and retrieved some spirit liquid from the system space, which would aid in the growth of the herbs and flowers.

As the spirit liquid was sprinkled, the ethereal aura of the garden surged.

The figure of the woman in green seemed to become slightly more lifelike.

"It is as I suspected," Gu Lan murmured with realization. Her previous conjecture had been accurate.

Gu Lan then took out more spirit liquid, all rewards from the system for writing the "Divine Farmer's Hundred Herbs Classic", and elevated the vitality of the flower garden to its peak before stopping.

The vitality of Spirit Gathering Immortal Valley had been stripped away by the formation boundary, making it difficult for external objects to restore their vitality. This was the extent of what he could do.

However, the spirit liquid could at least delay the withering of the flower garden for a hundred years.

With the cause and effect settled, Gu Lan no longer hesitated. He went straight to the clear spring and picked three Spirit Gathering Divine Herbs.

"Thank you for your generosity, senior," Chen Feng expressed his gratitude, bowing respectfully before taking his leave.

And in the moment his figure disappeared beyond the boundary.

In the eyes of the stunning woman, a hint of clarity appeared amidst the hazy gaze. With a touch of confusion, she glanced towards the rippling boundary barrier, softly murmuring, "He seems different from those annoying people of the Immortal Realm..."

In the mortal world.

In the Jing Nation royal family's trial grounds!

Mu Yuyan wielded the Sunset Sword and, after enduring numerous trials, found herself unknowingly entering a desolate area.

At some point, a black tower appeared before her.

"What kind of script is this?" She pondered, her eyes displaying the same caution as her husband's. She felt that there might be some danger in front of the black tower.

At the same time, she also faintly sensed that there might be an opportunity for her inside.

Since the black tower stood at the center of the Jing Nation royal family's trial grounds, it was highly likely to contain the inheritance of the ancestors of the Jing Nation royal family.

As she approached the black tower, the door automatically opened.

Mu Yuyan's phoenix eyes flickered, and she cautiously probed with the Sunset Sword before choosing to enter.

As soon as she stepped into the black tower, the door closed behind her.

The next moment, she saw a group of demons and monsters bound by chains!

These creatures were in a state of slumber, emitting weak auras.

Mu Yuyan could sense that these demons and monsters had once possessed considerable strength.

Even after being sealed in the black tower for so many years, some still retained powers equivalent to the King Stage, Imperial Stage, and even the Immortal Stage.

"Roar!"

Just then, one of the demons awakened from its slumber with a furious roar, instantly rousing all the others.

In the blink of an eye, all the demons opened their bloodshot eyes, gazing at Mu Yuyan with cruelty and bloodlust.

They charged towards Mu Yuyan, dragging the long chains behind them, creating a clanging sound against the ground made of mysterious iron.

"You wicked beasts, even imprisoned here, you still refuse to repent? Your realms have fallen, yet you still harbor such malice. Death is your only redemption!" the empress declared sternly, and her brows furrowed.

As the demons surged forward, a golden sword aura struck them with even greater speed, annihilating their bodies.

Before their annihilation, the red light in the demons' eyes gradually dissipated, faintly carrying a sense of relief.