"Why does the Crane Immortal want to meet with us?" Shen Jingqi asked with a puzzled look, furrowing his brows. Lin Yue shook her head and said, "I don't know. Maybe he sees our potential and wants to take us as disciples; or maybe he has some important task for us." "What kind of strength does he have? Could he be more powerful than that black-clad senior?" Shen Jingqi asked curiously. Lin Yue pondered for a moment and said, "Legend has it that the Crane Immortal has reached the peak of immortal cultivation, able to move mountains and fill seas with a mere gesture. But these are just legends; we don't know if they're true." "What challenges and opportunities might we face by meeting him?" Shen Jingqi's eyes showed a mix of anticipation and worry. Lin Yue patted his shoulder and said, "Whatever we face, we must confront it bravely. Perhaps this is an opportunity for us to advance further on the path of cultivation." However, little did they know, a pair of eyes continued to watch them closely from the shadows, seemingly waiting for the perfect moment to strike. One night, Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were resting in their wooden cabin. Suddenly, a gust of sinister wind blew the door open with a "bang." The two of them jolted awake, looking around warily. "Who?" Shen Jingqi shouted, gripping a long sword tightly in his hand. Lin Yue also stood up, summoning a cluster of the power of chaos in her hand, ready to strike at any moment. Just then, several black figures slowly emerged from the darkness. They were dressed in black, faces covered with black cloths, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. "Who are you?" Shen Jingqi glared, shouting loudly. One of the black-clad figures sneered and said, "You don't need to know who we are. Hand over the Chaos Spirit Pearl, and we may spare your lives." Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were startled, not expecting these people to come for the Chaos Spirit Pearl. The Spirit Pearl was a treasure they had accidentally obtained during their special training, said to contain the core secrets of the power of chaos. "Never!" Shen Jingqi shouted, brandishing his long sword, charging at the black-clad figures. Lin Yue followed closely, unleashing the power of chaos to attack the black-clad figures. An intense battle unfolded in front of the wooden cabin. Although Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue had mastered the power of chaos, their bodies had not fully adapted, significantly reducing their combat strength. The black-clad figures seemed prepared, cooperating seamlessly, and attacking fiercely, gradually cornering Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue. One black-clad figure seized the opportunity, circling behind Shen Jingqi and punching him. Unable to dodge, Shen Jingqi was hit in the back, spewing a mouthful of blood. Seeing this, Lin Yue was anxious and used a powerful Chaos Swordsmanship move to push back the surrounding black-clad figures. She quickly ran to Shen Jingqi's side, helping him up, and asked concernedly, "Are you okay?" Shen Jingqi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "I'm fine, I can hold on." Just as they were in a hopeless situation, suddenly, a light beam descended from the sky, enveloping the black-clad figures. They let out screams as their bodies gradually dissipated. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue looked in shock at the figure slowly emerging from the light, dressed in snow-white robes, exuding an immortal aura, waving a whisk gently in hand, as if riding on a cloud. The surrounding air seemed to freeze due to his presence, an invisible pressure halting their breath. "Who are you to dare create havoc here?" The white-clothed Immortal's cold voice carried undeniable authority. The black-clad figures trapped in the light screamed continuously, their bodies melting away like ice in scorching sun, leaving only black smoke to drift in the night breeze. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue exchanged glances, feeling both relieved and puzzled about whether this sudden savior was a friend or foe. "Senior, thank you for saving us!" Shen Jingqi forced himself to stand, clasping his hands in salute, his voice trembling slightly. Lin Yue quickly followed, her eyes full of gratitude: "Senior, we don't know why these people want to seize the Chaos Spirit Pearl. We hope you can guide us." The white-clothed Immortal glanced at them, his deep eyes seeming to see through their hearts: "The Chaos Spirit Pearl, a treasure of heaven and earth, attracts countless coveting eyes. Since you own this treasure, you are bound to the world's conflicts." Shen Jingqi felt a tightening in his heart, recalling the previous agreement with the Crane Immortal and the peak of immortal cultivation mentioned by Lin Yue. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior, do you know the Crane Immortal? Why does he want to meet with us?" The white-clothed Immortal's eyebrows raised slightly, seemingly familiar with the name of Crane Immortal: "Crane Immortal? That old fellow, indeed has some skills. If he seeks you out, perhaps he wants to use your hands to complete his unfinished business." "Unfinished business?" Lin Yue asked curiously. The white-clothed Immortal remained silent for a while before speaking slowly: "The Crane Immortal has pursued the ultimate in cultivation all his life, but his deep obsession has also led to many entanglements. He seeks you perhaps to harness the power of the Chaos Spirit Pearl to unlock certain seals or to find a lost secret realm." Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were left in a fog, yet their curiosity grew. This path of cultivation was far more complicated than they had imagined. "Senior, what should we do now?" Shen Jingqi asked, his eyes full of confusion. The white-clothed Immortal smiled slightly and waved his whisk, enveloping them in a soft glow. Instantly, they felt the Chaos Power within them seems activated, flowing more smoothly: "Since you're involved in this turmoil, you can only move forward bravely. Remember, the road of cultivation tests not only strength but also heart. Only with firm resolve can one find a glimmer of life amid this chaos." With that, the white-clothed Immortal's figure gradually faded, seemingly merging into the night. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue hurriedly stepped forward to try to hold him back but only grasped a wisp of fresh air. "Senior, you haven't told us your name!" Lin Yue called out, her voice echoing in the night sky. "A name is but a label. Just remember, today's kindness, if fate allows, we shall meet again." The white-clothed Immortal's voice drifted from afar, gradually fading. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue stood still, looking in the direction of the white-clothed Immortal's disappearance, their hearts a mix of emotions. "What should we do next?" Lin Yue asked, a look of determination flashing in her eyes. Shen Jingqi took a deep breath, gripping his long sword: "Since we've come this far, there's no turning back. We'll find the Crane Immortal and uncover the truth of all this." The pair decided to set out the next morning to the agreed meeting place with the Crane Immortal. However, little did they know, the pair of eyes continued to watch them closely from the shadows, seemingly waiting for the perfect moment.