My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1222 Depression
Zhou Xing, the chief disciple of Haoqing Sect, shouldered the expectations of the sect and embarked on a journey of experience alone. He crossed the mountains and trekked through the vast forests, and every step was steady and firm. However, fate always seemed to like to play tricks on him. An unexpected step into the air made him fall into an unknown crack.

When he opened his eyes again, he was amazed by what he saw. This was the world of the Nightmare Elves. There was a faint blue mist floating in the sky, and huge mushrooms and strange plants formed a strange picture. There was a mysterious and attractive fragrance in the air, which made people uneasy.

Zhou Xing tried to use the Qi in his body to sense the surroundings, but found that the power here was completely different from what he knew. His cultivation seemed to be suppressed here and could not exert its due power. He was secretly alert in his heart, knowing that this world was definitely not a good place.

Just as he was exploring around, trying to find a way back, a light figure quietly appeared in his sight. It was a woman, her face was like a finely carved porcelain, her eyes were as deep as the night sky, her long hair fluttered in the wind, with an indescribable charm. She was Ling Xue, the ruler of this world, the Lord of Nightmares.

Zhou Xing's heartbeat accelerated at this moment. He could feel that the woman in front of him was not an ordinary person. The aura she exuded made him feel both oppressive and curious. Ling Xue's eyes were like sharp arrows piercing through the soul, staring straight at Zhou Xing, as if to see through the depths of his soul.

"Where are you from? Why are you in my territory?" Ling Xue's voice was like a silver bell in the night wind, clear and crisp yet with a hint of unquestionable coldness.

Zhou Xing calmed himself down and tried to make his voice sound calm: "I broke into this place unintentionally. Please forgive me if I disturbed you. I just wanted to find my way home."

Ling Xue smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to hide a myriad of secrets: "Go home? Where is your home? Isn't it between heaven and earth?"

Zhou Xing was stunned by this question. He realized that he seemed to be lost in some kind of philosophical thinking. He shook his head, trying to get rid of this confusion: "My home is in the world, and I have my mission and responsibility."

Ling Xue took a few steps closer, her figure looking particularly dazzling in the sun: "So, are you willing to accept my test? Only if you pass the test, will I believe that you have the ability to return to your world."

Zhou Xing knew that this was a rare opportunity and an unknown challenge. He took a deep breath and nodded firmly: "I do."

Ling Xue stretched out her hand, and a crystal clear stone suddenly appeared in her hand: "This is the Nightmare Stone, it can guide you to complete the test. Remember, don't lose yourself."

Zhou Xing took the stone and felt a chill in his heart. He knew that this test was not only about whether he could return to the human world, but also about whether he could surpass himself and reach a new realm.

Holding the cold Nightmare Stone, Zhou Xing felt an inexplicable force flowing through his body. He knew that this was the power of trial given to him by Ling Xue. He closed his eyes and tried to communicate with this power, feeling its fluctuations and rhythm. When he opened his eyes again, the world around him seemed to become clearer, and every speck of dust and every leaf exuded the brilliance of life.

The test began, and Zhou Xing found himself in a dense forest, where the trees were tall and ancient, and the trunks were covered with mysterious runes. He had to go through the forest and find the Nightmare Heart hidden in it to complete the test.

The road in the forest is not smooth, with various illusions and traps emerging one after another. Sometimes ferocious beasts suddenly attack, and sometimes strange mazes make people lose their way. Zhou Xing relies on his tenacious will and keen intuition to escape danger again and again. Although his cultivation is suppressed, his mind becomes stronger.

After a fierce battle with the phantom beast, Zhou Xing finally found the location of the Nightmare Heart. It was a crystal ball emitting a faint light, quietly suspended in the air, surrounded by circles of subtle energy fluctuations. Zhou Xing approached it cautiously and reached out to touch it.

Just when his fingers were about to touch the crystal ball, a powerful force pushed him back. It turned out that the Heart of Nightmare was not so easy to obtain. Zhou Xing realized that he needed to sense it with his mind instead of conquering it with force.

He sat on the ground, closed his eyes, and began to introspect. He recalled his own path of cultivation, every challenge and growth, every pain and joy. His mind gradually became peaceful and profound, as if he had merged with the whole world. When he opened his eyes again, he saw the Nightmare Heart opening its arms to him.

As the Nightmare Heart accepted him, Zhou Xing felt a warm force surge into his body, and his cultivation level was unprecedentedly improved at this moment. However, just as he was about to leave this mysterious forest, Ling Xue appeared in front of him again.

This time, Ling Xue's eyes were filled with mixed emotions. She looked at Zhou Xing quietly, as if weighing something. Finally, she said, "You have proven your courage and wisdom, but are you willing to stay and be my partner?"

Zhou Xing was shocked by this sudden proposal. He never thought that there would be such a choice in front of him. He looked at Ling Xue and saw the loneliness and desire in her eyes. He knew that although Ling Xue was the master of this world, her heart was full of loneliness and helplessness.

Zhou Xing was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Ms. Lingxue, you are an admirable woman, but I come from another world, and I have my responsibilities and mission. I cannot give up my beliefs and pursuits because of a momentary emotion."

A trace of disappointment flashed across Ling Xue's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "I understand your choice, but please remember that no matter where you are, our hearts are connected."

Zhou Xing nodded. He knew that his decision might hurt Ling Xue, but he also believed that true feelings would not change because of distance. He bowed deeply to Ling Xue to express his gratitude for her test and teachings. Then, he turned and left the forest, embarking on the journey back to the human world. With deep gratitude and reluctance to Ling Xue, Zhou Xing embarked on the road back to the human world. The Nightmare Stone in his hand guided him through the heavy fog and the gaps in time and space. When he stepped into the familiar mountains and forests again, the sun shone through the treetops on his face, warm and kind.

After returning to Haoqing Sect, Zhou Xing's cultivation has reached a whole new level. His master and fellow disciples were all surprised at his changes. They could feel the extraordinary temperament emanating from him. Zhou Xing didn't say much, but just smiled faintly. He knew that all these changes were due to the unusual experience he had gone through.

In the days that followed, Zhou Xing compiled his experiences in the Nightmare Spirit World into a book and passed it on to his later disciples. He told them stories about courage, wisdom, and emotion, and encouraged them to keep moving forward on the path of cultivation.

Whenever night fell, Zhou Xing would always walk to the top of the mountain alone and look up at the starry sky. He knew that among the distant stars there was a pair of eyes watching him - those were Ling Xue's eyes. Although the feelings between them did not develop into love, they turned into an eternal bond connecting the two worlds.

Time passes and changes everything, but some things remain unchanged, such as the persistence and faith in our hearts and the deep friendship that transcends the world.
She found herself in a beautiful garden, with fragrant flowers and chirping birds. However, the beauty made her feel uneasy, because she could feel that these flowers and birds contained powerful forces and could attack her at any time.

In the illusion, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue are faced with unprecedented tests. Not only do they have to deal with the various dangers in the illusion, but they also have to face the fears and desires deep in their hearts.

Zhou Xing walked through the market, and he saw all kinds of stalls and goods, but he was not fooled by these appearances. He knew very well that these were all illusions created by the illusion, in order to tempt him to lose himself. Therefore, he always remained calm and sober, constantly looking for ways to break the illusion.

Ling Xue fought fiercely with those seemingly beautiful flowers and birds in the garden. She found that these creatures were powerful and every attack put her in danger. However, she did not retreat or give up. She used her magic and wisdom to cleverly resolve these attacks and gradually found a way to defeat them.

In this process, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue both gained a deep understanding of their inner world. They understood their weaknesses and shortcomings, and found ways to overcome difficulties. Their minds were tempered and grew in this battle.

After some hard work, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue finally found the key to breaking the illusion. They worked together to cast spells and broke the illusion bit by bit. As the last layer of fog dissipated, they finally regained their freedom.

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Looking back at his experience in the real world, Zhou Xing was filled with emotion. He realized that he had gained valuable experience and lessons in this experience, and Ling Xue also gave him an approving look, and the friendship between them became even deeper.

From then on, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue traveled together around the world. They supported each other and grew up together, becoming an enviable couple in the world. Their legendary story also spread in the world and became a good story.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue started their live broadcasting journey. At first, everything seemed to be not going well. They rented a simple room as a live broadcasting room, which only had a table, two chairs and an old computer. The camera was a cheap one bought in the second-hand market, with blurry picture quality and frequent noise. Despite this, the two started their first live broadcasting with hope.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the Shanshui Village live broadcast room!" Zhou Xing greeted the camera nervously, his voice a little stiff. Ling Xue smiled and added: "We have the freshest turtles, bullfrogs, eels and various fish here, all of which are naturally farmed!" However, there were very few people watching the live broadcast, and the occasional audience only took a quick look and left.

Faced with such cold reception, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were not discouraged. They realized that in order to attract the audience, they had to have some characteristics. So Zhou Xing began to try to introduce his aquatic products in a more vivid and interesting way, such as demonstrating how to select fresh fish on the spot and telling interesting stories in the breeding process. Ling Xue used her creativity to make a series of exquisite fruit platters and taught the audience how to eat them in a healthier and more delicious way during the live broadcast.

Gradually, their efforts paid off. As the live broadcast content became more and more interesting, more and more people began to pay attention to this live broadcast room from Shanshui Village. One day, a well-known food blogger accidentally entered their live broadcast room and was attracted by Zhou Xing's humorous and interesting introduction. He placed an order on the spot to buy several products. The blogger then shared this shopping experience on his social media, which unexpectedly caused a huge response. Many fans flocked to the live broadcast room to ask how to buy.

Zhou Xing, a well-known and powerful official of Linyuan State, accidentally triggered an ancient magic circle and traveled to a strange world. He opened his eyes and found himself in a ruin, surrounded by the breath of death, and heard deep roars in the distance, which was creepy.

Zhou Xing quickly realized that he might have come to the legendary "Apocalypse". The sky here was shrouded in gray haze, the earth was cracked into countless deep gullies, and the air was filled with the smell of decay and blood. What shocked him even more was that the originally docile animals and plants here became extremely ferocious, and even mutants with strange shapes and extraordinary abilities appeared. And those creatures that were once human beings have now turned into hideous, bloodthirsty zombies, wandering around, searching for fresh life.

Just when Zhou Xing was at a loss, a strong energy wave suddenly came from a distance, attracting him to walk in that direction involuntarily. Passing through a desolate ruin, a base surrounded by high walls and full of defense facilities came into view. This is the legendary Hongchen Base - one of the few human refuges in the doomsday world.

Zhou Xing approached the base cautiously, but was stopped by a group of armed men. Just as he was about to explain his purpose, a tall and slender woman with a firm look came out. She was wearing a military uniform and had a dagger flashing with cold light hanging around her waist. She was obviously the commander here. This woman was Ling Xue, the soul of the Hongchen Base. With her wisdom and courage, she led the survivors to resist the threats from the outside world.

At first, Ling Xue was wary of Zhou Xing's arrival, thinking he was a spy or predator from outside. However, after an in-depth conversation, she found that although Zhou Xing came from a different time and space, he was also full of curiosity about this world and the will to survive. More importantly, Zhou Xing brought new hope to the Hongchen Base with his rich historical knowledge and combat experience. So, the two decided to temporarily put aside their prejudices and face the upcoming challenges together.

As time went by, Zhou Xing gradually adapted to the pace of life in this doomsday world.