Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 303 Mysterious Aid and a New Crisis

Zhang Peng gazed at the stunningly beautiful woman who had descended on a phoenix, frantically searching his memory for her, but to no avail. Seeing his puzzled expression, the woman smiled gently, gracefully leaped down from the phoenix's back, and moved lightly to stand before Zhang Peng.

"It's been a long time, Zhang Peng. I'm quite surprised to see how much you've grown." The woman's voice was as clear and melodious as a nightingale's song, yet it carried a hint of something unfathomable.

"Young lady, do we...know each other?" Zhang Peng asked cautiously. At this moment, his family was in crisis, and he dared not take any sudden appearance lightly, even if the other party seemed to have no ill intentions.

The woman covered her mouth and chuckled, "It seems you really have forgotten. No matter, I'll explain in detail later. Now, let's deal with the immediate trouble." With that, she waved her jade hand, and the phoenix cried out to the sky, spread its wings, and flames around it instantly surged several feet, sweeping towards the dark forces.

Wherever the flames reached, the spells of the dark forces dissipated, and the evil cultivators were forced to retreat, letting out screams of agony. Seeing this, Cao Long, the Three-Second Daoist, paled. He waved his magic wand, attempting to summon dark power to resist the phoenix's fiery attack. However, the phoenix's flames seemed to possess a special property that countered dark power; Cao Long's dark power was completely devoured by the flames the moment it appeared.

"Who exactly are you? Why are you interfering in this matter?" Cao Long glared at the woman and questioned her.

The woman ignored him, focusing instead on casting spells and fighting alongside Zhang Peng and the others against the dark forces. With the phoenix's powerful flames and the valiant resistance of Zhang Peng and his companions, the dark forces gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.

Unfazed by the stalemate, Cui Mingjia and the ruthless eunuch Pan Liwei exchanged a glance, a flicker of panic in their eyes. They knew that if the stalemate continued, neither of them would escape unscathed. Therefore, they secretly conspired to retreat first and seek revenge later.

"Cao Long, this place is not safe to stay any longer, let's retreat!" Cui Mingjia transmitted her voice to Cao Long.

Although Cao Long was unwilling, he understood that the situation was extremely unfavorable for them. He gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Fine, I'll let you go for now, but next time, I'll make sure you die without a burial place!" After saying that, he, Cui Mingjia, and Pan Liwei quickly used their escape techniques and fled the battlefield under the cover of the dark forces.

Upon seeing the three protectors escape, the other members of the dark forces were thrown into chaos and scattered like birds and beasts. Zhang Peng and the others had no will to pursue them either; they were exhausted, and the sudden battle had drained them of a great deal of spiritual and physical energy.

"Phew...it's finally over." Zhang Peng let out a long sigh of relief, plopped down on the ground, and showed a look of relief at surviving the ordeal.

Lin Wan'er, Xia Lijuan, and Miss Su quickly gathered around him, asking with concern about his condition. Looking at his three wives' worried faces, Zhang Peng felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He forced himself to stand up and said with a smile, "I'm fine, thanks to you all, and also thanks to this young lady's help." As he spoke, he looked at the mysterious woman.

The woman nodded slightly and said, "No need to be so polite. We have some history together. I've come today for two reasons: first, to help you through this ordeal, and second, to discuss something important with you."

"Important matter? What is it that you mean, young lady?" Zhang Peng asked curiously.

"This is not the place to talk. May I ask to come to your residence for a detailed discussion?" The woman looked around at the devastated family territory and said softly.

Zhang Peng nodded in agreement. He led the woman back to the family mansion, arranged for everyone to rest, and then sat facing the woman in a secret room.

"Young lady, now you can tell me, who are you? And what do you want with me?" Zhang Peng asked impatiently.

The woman was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "My name is Ling Shuang, and I come from a mysterious cultivation sect. Many years ago, I met you once. At that time, you were just a novice cultivator who had just entered the world of cultivation."

Zhang Peng tried hard to recall, but he couldn't remember such an experience. He shook his head helplessly: "Sorry, I really can't remember."

Ling Shuang didn't care. She continued, "I've come here because my sect has sensed a huge crisis approaching. This crisis not only concerns our sect, but also the entire cultivation world. And you, Zhang Peng, will play a crucial role in this crisis."

"Me?" Zhang Peng pointed at himself in surprise. "I'm just a mere Nascent Soul cultivator. How could I possibly play a crucial role in such a critical crisis? Miss, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Ling Shuang smiled slightly: "Don't underestimate yourself. Your chaotic power is unique in the entire cultivation world. Moreover, you have grown to your current level in a short period of time. Your talent and opportunities are extraordinary. More importantly, you have an unwavering heart that protects justice, which is the most precious thing."

Zhang Peng listened to Ling Shuang's words and pondered to himself. He knew that his chaotic power was indeed special, but he had never imagined that this power would be connected with the crisis of the entire cultivation world.

"What exactly is the crisis that girl was talking about?" Zhang Peng asked.

Ling Shuang's expression turned solemn: "According to our sect's ancient records, every tens of thousands of years, the cultivation world will face a cataclysmic calamity. During this calamity, dark forces will rise and attempt to devour the entire cultivation world. And now, all signs indicate that this calamity is imminent. Dark Night Monarch Fu Chunming is the leader of the dark forces, and his attack on your family this time is merely a test."

Zhang Peng's heart skipped a beat. He recalled his previous battle with Fu Chunming and the others, and a chill ran through him. If the forces of darkness were truly this powerful, wouldn't the entire cultivation world be in imminent danger?

"Then how should we deal with this?" Zhang Peng asked anxiously.

Ling Shuang took out an ancient jade slip from her bosom and handed it to Zhang Peng: "This is the result of our sect's research over the years on dealing with calamities. It records some weaknesses of the dark forces and methods to deal with them. You can take a look first; it may be of some help to you."

Zhang Peng took the jade slip and infused it with his spiritual power. Instantly, a flood of information rushed into his mind. He carefully read the contents of the jade slip, becoming increasingly shocked with each reading. It turned out that the power of the dark forces was not invincible; their weakness lay in their extreme fear of light-attribute power. And if Zhang Peng's chaotic power could be combined with the power of light, it might produce unexpected results.

"Thank you very much, young lady. This jade slip is extremely important to me," Zhang Peng said gratefully.

Ling Shuang nodded slightly: "You don't need to thank me, this is our common mission. I have another request for you. I hope you can come with me to our sect to discuss countermeasures with other cultivators."

Zhang Peng pondered for a moment. He knew this was a matter of life and death for the entire cultivation world, and he couldn't stand idly by. But he was also worried about his family, who had just survived a great battle and needed his protection.

Seemingly sensing Zhang Peng's concerns, Ling Shuang said, "Don't worry, I will arrange for people to protect your family in secret. Moreover, by joining our sect, you will be able to learn more cultivation methods and experience in dealing with crises, which will greatly benefit your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage."

After careful consideration, Zhang Peng finally made up his mind: "Okay, I'll go with you. But I need to discuss it with my family and the clan elders first."

Ling Shuang nodded in agreement: "Of course, this matter does require careful consideration. You go and make the arrangements first, I'll wait for you here."

Zhang Peng left the secret room and relayed Ling Shuang's words to Lin Wan'er, Xia Lijuan, Miss Su, and the family elders. Everyone fell into deep thought after hearing them.

"Peng'er, this matter is of great importance. You must consider it carefully," an elder said with concern.

Zhang Peng's son also said, "Father, although I am reluctant to see you leave, I know it is for the sake of the entire cultivation world. Go in peace, the family will be protected by me."

Although Lin Wan'er, Xia Lijuan, and Miss Su were filled with worry, they understood Zhang Peng's decision. Lin Wan'er said gently, "Brother Peng, don't worry, we'll take good care of ourselves. Please be careful while you're out there and come back soon."

Looking into the trusting eyes of his family and elders, Zhang Peng was deeply moved. He nodded, "I will. Take care of yourselves too. I'm entrusting the family to you."

After reaching an agreement, Zhang Peng returned to the secret room and said to Ling Shuang, "I'll go with you."

Ling Shuang smiled slightly: "Alright, let's not delay, let's set off now." With that, she led Zhang Peng to the outside of the mansion, where the phoenix was already waiting. The two mounted the phoenix and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, flew towards the sect where Ling Shuang belonged.

However, unbeknownst to them, after they left, a new force quietly set its sights on Zhang Peng's family, and a new crisis was brewing...