Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue imitated Crane Immortal's gestures, raising their arms slowly. However, their movements appeared stiff, and they couldn't gather spiritual power in their arms. Shen Jingqi felt somewhat discouraged, thinking to himself, "Why can't I easily perform this move like the senior?" Lin Yue also felt extremely frustrated, her hands trembling slightly, sweat gathering more and more on her forehead. Crane Immortal observed their condition and encouraged them, "Do not lose heart; cultivation is a gradual process. You must practice more to feel the combination of movements and spiritual power." Buoyed by Crane Immortal's encouragement, Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue regained their spirits. They practiced the "Spirit Crane Spreading Wings" movement over and over, focusing with greater diligence each time. Gradually, their movements became smoother, and their spiritual power started to show signs of gathering in their arms. Shen Jingqi felt a sense of accomplishment and secretly vowed, "I must work harder to master these cultivation methods soon." Lin Yue also had determined eyes, continuing her rigorous practice. One day, Shen Jingqi discovered an ancient cultivation journal in a corner of the Cultivation Cave Mansion. The journal recorded methods for overcoming bottlenecks faced by predecessors during cultivation. Feeling as if he'd struck gold, Shen Jingqi quickly picked up the journal and studied it carefully. He discovered that the predecessors overcame their bottlenecks by adjusting their cultivation mentality and methods, ultimately achieving breakthroughs. Shen Jingqi shared this discovery with Lin Yue, who was equally excited. They decided to adjust their cultivation mentality and methods according to the journal. No longer eager for quick accomplishments, they slowed down and focused on experiencing the cultivation process. They began to pay attention to details in their practice, seeking opportunities for breakthroughs in every breath and every movement. After some time of persistent effort, they finally found a way to overcome their bottlenecks. During one session, Shen Jingqi suddenly sensed a powerful spiritual force surging within him, successfully breaking through the bottleneck, further enhancing his spiritual power. Filled with joy, he exclaimed excitedly, "I did it! I finally broke through the bottleneck!" Lin Yue also managed to break through shortly thereafter, significantly strengthening her abilities. At night, while Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were cultivating in the cave mansion, a chilling aura suddenly swept in, startling them awake. They opened their eyes to see a figure wearing a mask and dressed in black robes standing before them, eyes brimming with murderous intent. "Who are you? Why have you intruded upon Spirit Mountain?" Shen Jingqi asked warily, clutching his treasure sword tightly. The intruder let out an eerie laugh and said, "You don't need to know who I am. You only need to know that your path of cultivation ends here." With that, he waved his hands, sending a powerful wave of spiritual power towards Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue. Quickly evading, Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue drew their treasure swords, engaging in a fierce battle with the man in black. Their swordsmanship was fierce, and spiritual power surged wildly, resulting in an intense confrontation. However, the intruder's strength was formidable; Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue gradually found themselves struggling to hold their ground. "Lin Yue, what should we do?" Shen Jingqi asked anxiously, beads of sweat streaming down his forehead. Lin Yue gritted her teeth and said, "We cannot give up; we must persist. Let's seek help from Crane Immortal senior." Thus, while battling the man in black, they searched for an opportunity to call for Crane Immortal's aid. Amid the intense fight, they finally found a chance to send a distress signal to Crane Immortal. Upon receiving the distress signal, Crane Immortal quickly hurried to the cave mansion. Seeing the man in black attacking Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue, he was filled with rage. He waved his hands, sending a massive surge of spiritual power rushing toward the intruder. Feeling Crane Immortal's formidable spiritual force, the man in black was shocked and quickly evaded. "Who are you? Why do you intervene for these young ones?" the man in black asked cautiously. Crane Immortal replied coldly, "I am Crane Immortal of Spirit Mountain. You intrude upon Spirit Mountain, attempting to harm my disciples; how can I stand by idly?" Listening to Crane Immortal, the man in black felt a twinge of fear but forced himself to remain composed, saying, "Hmph, even if you are Crane Immortal, I am not afraid of you. Today, I will certainly ruin the cultivation of these youngsters." Saying this, the man in black resumed his attack on Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue. Seeing the situation, Crane Immortal quickly cast a spell, engaging in an intense battle with the intruder. Their fight was spectacular, spiritual power swirling and lights flashing. In the ferocious battle, Crane Immortal stood steadfast like a towering mountain; each move carried the might of Spirit Mountain's true path. He moved deftly, his robes fluttering, weaving through the fierce attacks of the man in black effortlessly. The intruder's attacks came like a storm, but Crane Immortal skillfully deflected them, his eyes like blazing torches, carefully observing every move of the man in black, not missing any flaw. Chapters fırst released on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥 As time passed, Crane Immortal gradually gained the upper hand. His spiritual power surged like a tidal wave, one after another crashing towards the intruder. The man in black started to panic, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead, his breathing becoming rapid. Crane Immortal seized the opportunity, quickly forming seals, chanting incantations; a brilliant light shot from his hands, transformed into a powerful spiritual force attack, striking the intruder like lightning. The intruder let out a piercing scream, his body flying back like a cut kite, crashing heavily to the ground. Dust billowed as his body struggled a few times but could no longer rise. Crane Immortal walked forward with steady steps, each step carrying undeniable authority. He calmly bent down, reaching out to gently unveil the man in black's mask. As the mask came off, a flicker of surprise crossed Crane Immortal's eyes; he hadn't expected the intruder to be a disciple once expelled from Spirit Mountain. "So it's you, the rebellious disciple!" Crane Immortal said angrily, his voice resounding like a bell throughout the cave mansion. His brows furrowed tightly, eyes filled with disappointment and heartache, "Why are you so stubborn, committing such treacherous acts!" Lying on the ground, the man in black, with a trickle of blood at his mouth, still fiercely glared at Crane Immortal, eyes full of resentment. Struggling to sit up, he said, "Crane Immortal, you expelled me from Spirit Mountain back then, leaving me to suffer in the martial world. This debt, I must settle!" Crane Immortal, looking at him coldly, said, "Your intentions were not righteous, practicing evil techniques. Had I not expelled you, Spirit Mountain surely would have been plagued by your deeds. Now you dare return for revenge; truly, you seek your own demise!" Listening to Crane Immortal, the man in black burst into hysterical laughter, filled with madness and resentment, "Spirit Mountain? Spirit Mountain is nothing but a hypocritical place! You so-called righteous ones, how many are genuinely virtuous? I merely uncovered your hypocrisy, and you couldn't tolerate me!" Not wishing to waste more words, Crane Immortal kept his hands behind his back, slowly gathering a more potent spiritual force. His gaze was resolute as he said, "If you truly had grievances, why didn't you explain them clearly back then? Now with resentment, how can you easily abandon your revenge? Today, you sha'n't escape!"