As the first ray of morning sunlight pierced through the treetops and fell upon them, the two were awakened by nature's alarm clock—the chirping of birds. They quickly packed their bags, preparing to continue their exploratory journey.
Deep within the cave, they discovered an ancient stone tablet engraved with vague symbols. Xu Shang carefully studied these symbols, attempting to decipher the secrets hidden within. Ling Zhuer stood nearby, using her spiritual qi to sense the surrounding environment and search for potential clues.
After some effort, Xu Shang finally deciphered the symbols on the stone tablet. It turned out to be an ancient map pointing to a mysterious place deep within the mountain range—Spirit Spring Valley.
Chapter 18