Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue suddenly opened their eyes, looking around in terror. The mist in the cave had become denser, almost completely obscuring the view. The figure in the black robe stood not far away, silently watching them, with a slight gravity in his eyes.

"Senior, what is that sound?" Lin Yue asked, her voice trembling.

"It's the Divine Beast guarding this place; it has sensed your presence and wants to prevent you from acquiring the Ancient Power," the black-robed figure said.

"What should we do then?" Shen Jingqi clenched his fists, filled with tension and unease.

"Don't be afraid. This is part of the special training. Only by defeating it can you truly grasp the Ancient Power."

The roar grew closer, as though countless beasts were closing in on them. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue clung tightly to each other, watching their surroundings warily. Suddenly, a black shadow darted through the thick mist, lunging at them.

Shen Jingqi reacted quickly, sidestepping to avoid the shadow's attack. Lin Yue took the opportunity to cast a spell, a beam of light shooting toward the shadow. The shadow let out a cry and vanished into the mist.

But before they could catch their breath, more shadows surged from all directions. These shadows were varied in shape; some resembled ghosts, others monsters, emitting a nauseating scent.

"How can we possibly fight this?" Lin Yue shouted in horror.

"Calm down; we will surely find its weakness." Shen Jingqi shouted loudly, trying to keep himself composed.

While evading the shadows' attacks, they carefully observed their movements. Gradually, they discovered that, despite their numbers, the shadows seemed to follow a certain pattern. Moreover, each time they attacked, a faint glow flickered on their bodies.

"That glow is their weakness!" Shen Jingqi shouted excitedly.

He and Lin Yue coordinated, one attracting the shadows' attention, while the other seized the moment to attack the glow on the shadows. After an intense battle, they finally managed to fend off most of the shadows.

However, just when they thought the crisis was over, a huge figure slowly emerged from the depths of the cave. The figure was several tens of feet tall, emitting a black light, its eyes like burning flames, radiating a terrifying aura.

"Is this... the Guardian Beast?" Shen Jingqi asked.

"That's right, it is the Divine Beast guarding the Ancient Power here. Only by defeating it can you complete the special training," the voice of the black-robed figure emerged once more, as if coming from another world.

The Guardian Beast let out an earth-shaking roar, swinging its gigantic arms at them. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue quickly dodged, but the Guardian Beast's power was too strong; each attack made the cave shake violently.

While avoiding the Guardian Beast's attacks, they searched for its flaws. But the Guardian Beast seemed to have no weaknesses; no matter how they attacked, they couldn't inflict any substantial damage.

In their despair, Shen Jingqi suddenly noticed that despite the terrifying appearance of the Guardian Beast's eyes, they always flickered with a hint of hesitation. His heart stirred, guessing this might be the Guardian Beast's weakness.

"Lin Yue, attack its eyes!" Shen Jingqi shouted.

Lin Yue nodded, concentrating all her strength, performing the most powerful magic. A dazzling beam shot toward the Guardian Beast's eyes. The Guardian Beast let out a scream, its body swaying.

Seizing the opportunity, Shen Jingqi rushed forward, channeling all his strength into his fist, fiercely striking the Guardian Beast's eyes. The Guardian Beast finally couldn't withstand the attack, its immense body crashing down.

As the Guardian Beast fell, the mist in the cave gradually dispersed, and those strange symbols and patterns became brighter. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue felt a powerful force pouring into their bodies, as if about to burst their souls.

"What is happening?" Lin Yue cried out in pain.

"Do not resist; it's the Ancient Power merging with your bodies. Persist, and you'll be able to master it," the voice emerged once more.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue gritted their teeth, struggling to endure that powerful force. They felt their bodies constantly reshaping, their souls continually elevating.

After an unknown length of time, the force gradually subsided. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue slowly opened their eyes, finding themselves transformed as if reborn, exuding an aura of strength.

"Congratulations, you successfully completed the special training." The black-robed figure appeared before them, revealing a satisfied smile.

"Senior, have we... truly mastered the Ancient Power?" Shen Jingqi asked, somewhat incredulously.

"Indeed, from now on, you are no longer ordinary cultivators. But you have only mastered the Dharma Gate; you need continued practice to fully grasp this power. During this period, you shall train in the cave."

After speaking, the black-robed figure turned and slowly walked toward the cave exit.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue exchanged a glance, eyes full of excitement and anticipation, quickly following. When they exited the cave, the sunlight shone upon them, warm and bright, as if injecting a new vitality into both body and mind. However, this vitality did not last long before they noticed something amiss with their bodies.

Shen Jingqi only felt his body often fatigued and weak, as if an invisible force was constantly draining him. He paused, leaning against a nearby tree trunk, panting heavily, sweat the size of beans rolling off his forehead. Lin Yue saw this and quickly stepped forward to support him, asking with concern: "What's wrong with you?"

Shen Jingqi frowned, speaking weakly: "I don't know what's going on; I keep feeling as if my body is completely drained."

Lin Yue also felt changes within her own body. She clutched her chest, her face slightly pale: "Same here, and my mind often has strange thoughts, as if the Power of Chaos is trying to affect my consciousness."

Filled with concern, neither knew whether these side effects would worsen or if they could endure. Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, resolutely saying: "We can't give up; giving up means all our past efforts were in vain."

Lin Yue nodded, a determined look in her eyes: "Yes, we must persist."

In the days that followed, they struggled to adapt to the side effects of the Power of Chaos while continuing their training. They found a secluded valley, building a simple wooden hut as their training place.

Every morning, as the first ray of sunlight shone in the valley, they began their daily training. Shen Jingqi sat cross-legged on a giant rock, closing his eyes, focusing his mind, feeling the flow of the Power of Chaos within. However, whenever he attempted to delve deeply into the mysteries of the Power of Chaos, the invisible drain increased, making him feel dizzy.

Lin Yue, in the valley, wielded the long sword in her hand, sword shadows flickering, stirring winds. Her sword techniques, originally light and lively, had since mastering the Power of Chaos gained a touch of fierceness and chaos. She worked to control her power, trying to make her sword techniques more precise and stable, but often fell short of her hopes.

During breaks in training, they pondered over meeting the Crane Immortal. Who is the Crane Immortal? They had never met him, only heard his name in ancient legends. It was said that the Crane Immortal was a highly skilled individual secluded in a paradise, possessing unfathomable power.

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