World of Immortals (Chinese Anime) - Season 1 - Episode 5

As Xiao Chen begins to master the ancient cultivation technique, he faces a new challenge: a swarm of spectral beasts unleashed by the island’s restless spirits. With his allies scattered, he forms a temporary pact with Lan Nuo, a skilled but enigmatic female cultivator who harbors her own secrets. Together, they fend off the onslaught, uncovering a sealed shrine that holds clues to the island’s connection to the World of Immortals. Xiao Chen’s growing power attracts unwanted attention, and a shadowy figure watches from afar, hinting at a larger scheme that could alter his fate.