"Time for a bath."

  Every time Xiao Lingchen finished cultivating, he was drenched in sweat, his entire body unbearably hot. This had become a side effect of his training.

  After emerging from the Void Space, Xiao Lingchen looked at the mirror in his hand, treasuring it immensely.

  As a Traveler, Xiao Lingchen had never awakened the so-called System.

  But he unexpectedly obtained this mirror, which somewhat made up for the lack of a System.

  Moreover, Xiao Lingchen always had a feeling that besides helping him comprehend Divine Powers, this mirror might have other special abilities that he could only slowly uncover.

  ***

  Pondering over the mirror, Xiao Lingchen made his way to the riverbank.

  Now that he had mastered the Divine Movement Step to Major Success, his speed was so fast it only took a few breaths.

  This time, Xiao Lingchen was cautious.

  After confirming no one was in the river, he stripped off his clothes and leaped in.

  In an instant, the icy river water washed away half of the heat from his body.

  His mind also became much clearer.

  Just then, the mirror in his hand suddenly emitted light again.

  It pointed in a certain direction downstream.

  Surprised, Xiao Lingchen followed the direction indicated by the mirror.

  Before long, he saw in the center of a small pond not far away, a red lotus quietly blooming. The Blazing Red Lotus was engulfed in fierce flames, the scorching temperature causing the surrounding river water to boil.

  In the mirror, words suddenly appeared.

  [Blazing Red Lotus: Fifth Grade Spiritual Herb, petals like fire, enveloped in flames. The red lotus stamen can be used as medicine to cure all diseases and enhance a cultivator's fire-based Spiritual Power.]

  Seeing this, Xiao Lingchen was both shocked and delighted!

  If he guessed correctly, this should be another ability of the mirror.

  It could detect treasures and identify them!

  "With this ability, doesn't it mean that any treasure appearing around me in the future will not escape my discerning eye? This is amazing!"

  Overjoyed, Xiao Lingchen moved closer to the Blazing Red Lotus.

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  "At this moment, the Blazing Red Lotus is in full bloom. It's likely to attract other disciples from the Supreme Mystical Sect.

  I must quickly pick the lotus and claim it for myself.

  I possess the Pure Yang Sacred Body, so this Blazing Red Lotus is a great supplement for me!"

  Soon.

  Xiao Lingchen reached the vicinity of the Blazing Red Lotus.

  Without thinking, he reached out to pick it.

  But just then.

  A sword light suddenly sliced through the water, striking towards him!

  Fortunately, Xiao Lingchen reacted in time, sidestepping to avoid the sword light.

  His eyes immediately filled with killing intent as he looked towards the direction from which the sword light came.

  However, when he saw the person, he was stunned.

  "It's you!"

  "It's you!"

  On the opposite side stood a familiar figure, frozen in place.

  A familiar face, a familiar voice, a familiar... graceful figure!

  Xiao Lingchen instantly recognized the figure as Ning Huanhuan, whom he had accidentally encountered in the river three months ago, leading to a misunderstanding.

  Who would have thought?

  Three months later, he would meet her again in this river.

  Ning Huanhuan also recognized Xiao Lingchen, her face flushed as she quickly submerged herself in the water.

  Her eyes seemed to be spitting fire: "I didn't expect to run into you again today. You lewd scoundrel!"

  As she spoke, Ning Huanhuan raised her sword and slashed at Xiao Lingchen once more!

  "Damn! Three months ago, I was only at the Spirit Sea Realm, and you overpowered me. I didn't say anything about it.

  But now I'm at the Spirit Platform Realm! Do you think you can still bully me?"

  As he spoke.

  Xiao Lingchen summoned the Phoenix Emperor Sword with a thought.

  He charged directly at Ning Huanhuan to counter her attack!

  Clang!!!

  The two swords collided in an instant.

  Terrifying Spiritual Power rippled out.

  Both were pushed back several meters!

  "How is this possible!"

  Ning Huanhuan was shocked beyond belief.

  She clearly remembered that three months ago, this guy was no match for her.

  If her Senior Sisters hadn't suddenly shown up, she would have killed him with a single palm strike!

  Who could have imagined that three months later, upon meeting again, he could withstand her sword!

  And the most crucial part was, Ning Huanhuan could clearly feel that he was only at the third level of the Spirit Platform Realm! While she was at the ninth level!

  How did he do it?

  Compared to Ning Huanhuan's shock, Xiao Lingchen appeared calm, as if this situation was within his expectations.

  Xiao Lingchen's lips curled into a charming smile, beckoning with his hand: "Want to go again?"

  However, facing Xiao Lingchen's provocation.

  Ning Huanhuan sheathed her sword.

  This puzzled Xiao Lingchen, who asked: "What? Not going to kill me anymore?"

  Ning Huanhuan gritted her teeth and admitted: "I'll let you go today, just leave!"

  This guy suddenly became stronger, making it difficult to kill him! But as long as she obtained the Blazing Red Lotus, she would have a chance to break through to the Dao Palace Realm!

  Then, she would hunt him to the ends of the earth!

  After speaking, Ning Huanhuan no longer looked at Xiao Lingchen.

  She turned to pick the Blazing Red Lotus.

  But just as she reached out, a sword light suddenly slashed from behind her.

  Ning Huanhuan quickly swung her sword to block.

  Then she glared at Xiao Lingchen: "Lewd scoundrel, I was kind enough to let you go today, don't push your luck!"

  Xiao Lingchen chuckled: "Nice words, but are you really letting me go out of kindness, or because you can't beat me? If I'm not mistaken, you want to claim the Blazing Red Lotus for yourself, use it to break through to the Dao Palace Realm, and then come after me, right?"

  Ning Huanhuan: "......"

  Ning Huanhuan's heart skipped a beat, not expecting this guy to see through her intentions.

  Xiao Lingchen laughed: "Rest assured, I won't let you have this Blazing Red Lotus!"

  With that, Xiao Lingchen charged at Ning Huanhuan with his sword!

  Seeing this, Ning Huanhuan gritted her teeth in anger, cursing: "Lewd scoundrel, do you really think I don't dare to kill you? Then come and try!"

  Clang!!!

  In an instant, their swords clashed again.

  Terrifying Spiritual Power scattered everywhere, the sharp Sword Qi slicing the surrounding air into cold glints!

  The grass and trees on the shore were cut down.

  Their figures intertwined in the water, exchanging dozens of moves in the blink of an eye!

  "Mountain Crushing Palm!"

  In another close encounter, Ning Huanhuan suddenly transformed her left hand into a palm, striking at Xiao Lingchen.

  Xiao Lingchen's eyes narrowed, immediately activating the Golden Body Technique to block with his hand.

  He was instantly sent flying by her palm strike.

  Ning Huanhuan smiled: "Daring to take my Mountain Crushing Palm head-on, your hand is doomed!"

  However, just as she finished speaking.

  She saw that not only was Xiao Lingchen unharmed, but he also took the opportunity to get close to the Blazing Red Lotus and pluck it.

  Then he activated the Divine Movement Step and ran!

  What's the point of fighting this woman? From the beginning, Xiao Lingchen's target was the Blazing Red Lotus.

  Now that he had it, Xiao Lingchen couldn't be bothered to entangle with her any longer. He slipped away swiftly!

  Seeing this, Ning Huanhuan's eyes widened.

  She shouted anxiously: "Stop! Don't go!

  Put down the Blazing Red Lotus!"

  But her cries were destined to go unanswered.

  By the time she wanted to give chase, Xiao Lingchen was long gone.

  At this moment, Ning Huanhuan was overwhelmed!

  "Ahhh!!!

  Lewd scoundrel!!!

  I'm so angry!!!

  You won't die a good death! I will never let you go!!!

  Ahhh!!!"