Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 157 The dragon goes to sea

Lu Xiuyuan stood at the edge of the lake bottom world, staring at the sparkling water in front of him with a determined gaze. Behind him were the mermaids who had fought side by side with him and were now deeply imprinted in his heart. They bid him farewell with affectionate eyes and sincere blessings, and each look was like a ray of light, illuminating his way forward.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath. He knew that this farewell was not only to say goodbye to these former friends, but also to pursue a higher realm and to protect those he loved deeply. He put his hands together and bowed deeply to the mermaid tribe. It was his farewell to the past and his firm belief in the future.

He turned around and swam towards the surface. His figure shuttled through the water like a nimble fish, and every leap was full of strength and determination. He knew that he was about to face an unprecedented challenge. But at this moment, he was no longer the young boy who had just started out, but a cultivator in the Jindan stage, a warrior with firm belief and strong strength.

As he gradually approached the water, the surrounding scene began to change. In the originally clear water, some strange figures began to appear. They were monsters, wandering in the water, waiting for Shen Qingchen to come. Their eyes were full of greed and evil, as if they wanted to swallow Shen Qingchen in one gulp.

However, Shen Qingchen showed no fear. His eyes were firm and he exuded a powerful aura. He knew that although there were many monsters, they were like ants in front of him. He was no longer the boy who needed protection, but a real warrior, a monk with endless courage and strength.

He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. That was his God-Slaying Technique, a unique skill that he finally mastered after countless training and tempering. As he formed seals with his hands, a powerful energy burst out from his body, forming a dazzling light.

The light was like a sharp sword, piercing through the water and soaring into the sky. Under the illumination of this light, the monsters screamed as if they were burned by the scorching sun. Their bodies began to collapse, turning into black smoke and dissipating into the air.

Lu Xiuyuan used the God-Slaying Technique to kill most of the monsters. The remaining monsters were also frightened by the powerful aura and fled in all directions. They knew that the person in front of them was not someone they could afford to offend.

Lu Xiuyuan stood on the water, looking around with a cold gaze. There was no expression on his face, as if all this was within his expectations. He knew that this was just the beginning of his practice, and the road ahead was still long, and he had more challenges to face.

However, at this moment, he is no longer the confused boy in the past. He has firm belief and strong strength. He knows what he wants and how to get it. He takes a deep breath and feels the air around him. It is the smell of wind, the smell of water, and the smell of freedom.

Lu Xiuyuan turned and left, his figure gradually moving away on the water. His heart was full of expectation and determination, he knew that his future was ahead. He no longer looked back, because he knew that the past had become the most precious wealth in his life. He would carry this wealth and continue to move forward to pursue his own future.

Lu Xiuyuan's departure did not cause much disturbance in the waters. Although the monsters had once been eyeing him covetously, they no longer dared to have any thoughts about him. They knew that this person was no longer someone they could afford to offend.

The mermaid tribe looked at the direction where Shen Qingchen left with affectionate eyes. They knew that this young man who had fought side by side with them had embarked on his own path. They were proud of him and blessed him. They believed that one day in the future, they would meet again at a higher place.

Lu Xiuyuan stood at the edge of Lei Ze, feeling the surging spiritual power in his body, and his heart was full of confidence. After years of training and tempering, he finally had the strength to challenge the demon army. However, for him, the first priority now was not to directly confront the demon army, but to rescue the trapped master and Senior Sister Qingying first.

Shen Qingchen knows that his master and Senior Sister Qingying mean a lot to him. His master is not only his guide on the road of cultivation, but also his spiritual pillar; Senior Sister Qingying is his important partner in his growth process. The two have experienced countless ups and downs together. Now that they are in prison, how can Shen Qingchen sit back and do nothing?

So Shen Qingchen left Lei Ze and embarked on a journey to find his master and Senior Sister Qingying. He asked around, hoping to get news about their whereabouts. Finally, in a small town in the south, he met several human monks. These monks told Shen Qingchen that the demons had frequently invaded the human territory in recent years and had already captured half of the northern region. Now, the human monks were holding on in the south and fighting fiercely with the demon army.

Upon hearing this news, Shen Qingchen was shocked. He realized that the strength of the demon army should not be underestimated. In order to rescue his master and Senior Sister Qingying, he had to join forces with the human cultivators. So, he set out south and decided to go to the camp of the human cultivators to seek their help.

Along the way, Shen Qingchen encountered various monsters. Although these monsters were powerful, they were vulnerable in front of Shen Qingchen. With his extraordinary strength and wisdom, he overcame all the obstacles and finally arrived at the camp of the human cultivators.

The camp of the human monks was located in a majestic mountain range, surrounded by dense forests. Shen Qingchen arrived at the entrance of the camp and saw two monks standing at the entrance. When they saw Shen Qingchen coming, they immediately drew their swords and shouted, "Who are you? What is your purpose here?"

Shen Qingchen smiled slightly and said, "I am Shen Qingchen, and I have come to seek your help. Two of my friends are trapped by the demon tribe, and I hope to get your support."

The guarding monks looked at each other after hearing this, and then one of them said, "It turns out to be Brother Shen, I have heard of your great name for a long time. However, our human monks are fighting with the demon army, I am afraid we cannot send troops to rescue your friend."

Shen Qingchen was anxious when he heard this, and he quickly said: "I understand. But I am willing to join you in the fight and fight against the demon army together. As long as I can rescue my friend, I am willing to pay any price."

Seeing Shen Qingchen's determination, the guarding monks nodded. They knew that Shen Qingchen was very powerful, and if he joined the battle, it would definitely enhance the strength of the human race. So, they took Shen Qingchen into the camp.

In the camp, Shen Qingchen met the leader of the human cultivators, an old man with white hair and beard. When the old man saw Shen Qingchen, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. He asked, "Are you Shen Qingchen? I heard that you are very powerful. Are you interested in joining our battle?"

Shen Qingchen bowed respectfully and said, "That's right. I am willing to contribute to the human cultivators and fight against the demon army together."

The old man nodded and said, "Okay! We human cultivators need talents like you. However, the demon army is very powerful, so we need to make a careful plan to successfully rescue your friend."