"These Spirit Plants and magical flora can provide Cultivators with temporary boosts when carried."

Wang Mu squinted. Each patch of fog ahead would bring a different encounter, but he could only carry one item. He absolutely could not take a second.

The first trial of this Big Formation seems a bit like a roguelike… filled with random fog, requiring one to make choices… otherwise, one cannot reach the end…

Wang Mu found it quite interesting. The path of Cultivation was always filled with choices and sacrifices.

Having understood its essence, Wang Mu continued forward. Upon reaching the next patch of fog, a wooden shortsword appeared in his hand. Wang Mu set down the Jade Bamboo and strapped the shortsword to himself. He felt a surge of remarkable Sword Intent wash over him.

This is Sword Flower Peach Wood, a rare kind of tree… Wearing a shortsword made from it can enhance the power of sword techniques…

If only these things could be taken away, Wang Mu thought.

If I can only carry one item, then in the end, I can only keep one Treasure.

Upon reaching the next patch of fog, a charming young girl of about fifteen or sixteen, clad in a light blue dress, appeared by his side.

"WUWU… Fellow Daoist, I am a Cultivator trapped within this Big Formation. Can you take me out with you?"

The charming young girl's eyes flowed with allure. She looked at Wang Mu pitifully, her gaze brimming with seductive charm. "My name is Bai Yuhua. If Immortal doesn't disdain me, I can assist you on your journey. When necessary... I can also... help you with your Cultivation…"

At this, the girl bashfully lowered her head.

Wang Mu was speechless.

This is too much! Are they trying to disturb someone's Taoist Heart like this?

Besides, this charming young girl is indeed very attractive.

But most who came here already have partners, their Taoist couples. How could they be bewitched by such a Flower Spirit?

"Little one, I could tell at a glance that you're not human!" Wang Mu kicked the charming young girl, sending her flying. "Still trying to disturb my Taoist Heart?"

The young girl who was kicked away transformed into a tiny Flower Spirit mid-air and let out a 'YA' laugh.

"AH, sisters, there's a formidable one here! We must be careful!"

Wang Mu continued on his path, staying true to his True Heart. At each patch of fog, no matter what he encountered, he no longer lingered for a second glance.

Soon, the path ahead became faintly visible; it seemed he was nearing the end.

After all, if I encountered something better, I just had to make a choice.

Soon, the mist began to clear.

Wang Mu arrived at what seemed to be an endpoint: a Mysterious Pond.

Within the pond, a brilliantly shining lotus flower grew. This lotus had six heart-shaped petals. A single glance at it could make one's soul tremble.

Heart Imprint Divine Lotus!

Wang Mu was moved.

This isn't the one I wanted.

But it's also one of the three Divine Flowers.

Wang Mu glanced around and realized he was the first to emerge.

I moved too quickly, avoiding many pitfalls, without needing to make choices in any of the misty areas…

Yet, Wang Mu felt something was subtly off.

Not all Cultivators are being tested in this particular trial; some might be in other trials.

Why does this flower look like it's about to wilt?

Could the Flower God be using shoddy goods to fool people?

The mighty Flower God shouldn't stoop to such tactics.

But I don't need this…

Wang Mu glanced at it. What about the next trials? I need to hurry to the other trials, lest the Heartbreak Flower is taken by someone else…

There was no path ahead.

Logically, since I've reached the endpoint, shouldn't there be a teleportation gate? I need to move on to the next trial quickly!

At that moment, two other Cultivators also slowly emerged.

As soon as these two saw the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus, their eyes lit up. Without a word, they carefully cast spells and directed their Spiritual Artifacts toward the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus, each wanting to be the first to pluck the Immortal Flower.

However, before their Spiritual Artifacts could make contact, they both suddenly sank into the ground.

Wang Mu was speechless again.

Alright, so this flower can't be picked, huh?

Both Cultivators were of the Golden Core Realm. Their Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts hadn't even touched the flower before they, along with the artifacts, vanished completely.

They should have taken off the Treasures they were carrying before trying to pick it. Wang Mu mused. Since one can only have one Treasure on them in this trial, if I want to pick the lotus, I'll inevitably have to discard whatever I brought from the fog. We're at the endpoint; how could they forget such a critical detail?

Could it be that to reach the next trial, this flower must be plucked?

With no path forward, Wang Mu pondered for a moment. He then removed the shortsword he was carrying and threw it into the Mysterious Pond.

The Mysterious Pond showed no reaction. Wang Mu was about to try and pick the flower.

Suddenly, a burst of Flame Light attacked from behind.

"Brother Wang, why not let me have this flower?" Yan Wuxin shouted. "I will certainly repay you handsomely!"

Seeing this, Wang Mu paused and said, "Fine, you take it. Just remember to remove everything you got from the fog."

I don't have much use for this flower. I don't have a Taoist couple yet. Although it's a Treasure, letting Yan Wuxin pluck it means I could earn a favor. That wouldn't be so bad.

Yan Wuxin's face lit up. A fiery blade appeared in his hand, and he moved to cut the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus.

Just as he was about to touch it, the lotus suddenly burst forth with a fierce light. Streams of water surged from the Ghostly Lotus, extinguishing his fiery blade.

Immediately afterward, Yan Wuxin let out a great shout as his entire person was also instantly swallowed by the ground, disappearing without a trace. He was out.

Wang Mu was left speechless once more.

Wang Mu frowned. This Divine Lotus isn't easy to pick, is it?

Looking at the Divine Lotus, a thought struck Wang Mu, and his fingers twisted.

The next second, two dark, intersecting Flying Swords zipped out, transforming into two divine beams in the Mysterious Pond, weaving together.

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