After gaining victory in the gray rat's maze, Yun and Ling Shan stood at the exit, their silhouettes elongated by the morning light, exhaustion and joy of victory written all over their faces. The challenge of the labyrinth was daunting, but both of their cultivation and tacit understanding had been significantly improved.
Yun closed his eyes and felt the fluctuation of immortal power in his body, he could feel that his power was stronger than ever. Ling Shan was also quietly cultivating on the side, her cultivation had likewise taken a qualitative leap.
The gray-robed man came forward and spoke highly of the two's performance, ''Your performance exceeded my expectations. The labyrinth of the Gray Mouse Fairy tests not only wisdom and courage, but also inner steadfastness. You have passed your trials."
Yun opened his eyes, his pupils flickered with the light of new power, "Thank you for your guidance, we will continue to pursue the path of Immortal Cultivation and continue to improve ourselves."
Ling Shan also nodded her head in agreement, her eyes flashing with curiosity and longing for the unknown world.
The gray-robed man took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Yun, ''This is a treasure left by the Gray Mouse Immortal for those who are destined to have it, it records a powerful cultivation method. I hope it will help you on your path to Immortal Cultivation."
Yun received the jade slip and felt the deep spiritual energy contained within, he was well aware of the weight of this gift. He thanked the gray man once again, then joined Ling Shan in studying the cultivation techniques in the jade slip.
The Dharma in the Jade Simplex was profound and complex, but both Yun and Ling Shan had exceptional comprehension. They found a quiet place in the valley and began to cultivate the newly learned method. As his cultivation deepened, Yun felt that the immortal energy within his body began to undergo subtle changes, changes that made his power purer and stronger.
Ling Shan similarly felt the increase in her cultivation, her senses became sharper, and her control over her spiritual energy became more comfortable. The two of them sparred and inspired each other in their cultivation, and their cultivation had risen to a new level without them realizing it.
During a late night cultivation session, Yun suddenly felt a strange fluctuation coming from afar. He opened his eyes and looked in the direction where the fluctuations were coming from, an inexplicable premonition surging in his heart. He stood up and said to Ling Shan, "I feel a powerful force fluctuating nearby, let's go take a look."
Ling Shan immediately stood up and followed Yun's lead. The two of them advanced in the direction from which the fluctuation came, passing through valleys, crossing over small streams, and eventually arriving in front of a hidden cave.
The entrance to the cave was sealed by strange runes which emitted a faint glow and were clearly not ordinary.Yun and Ling Shan glanced at each other and both saw the surprise in the other's eyes. They knew that this fluctuation and this cave were likely hiding new secrets and challenges.