usatvline Chapter 149 Exploring the Secret Realm
Chapter 149 Exploring the Secret Realm
The vortex of spiritual energy continued to surge, and waves of light crashed against the surrounding space like a raging tide.
Disciples from various sects, their eyes red with anger, pushed and shoved each other, shouting and cursing, creating a chaotic scene.
Xu Xiaoxiao and her group huddled together, warily watching their surroundings, sweat pouring from their foreheads and soaking their clothes.
Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound ripped through the sky, and the rotation speed of the spiritual energy vortex suddenly increased. The light at the center was like a supernova about to explode, so bright that everyone could hardly open their eyes. Then, a deep roar like that of an ancient beast was heard, and the vortex began to slowly shrink.
"Look! The phenomenon has changed!" Zhao Yu shouted, his eyes wide as he pointed to the sky.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked up and saw the vortex of light gradually receding, transforming into streaks of brilliant blue light that were rapidly falling downwards.
Under the convergence of light, a strange barrier gate emitting a faint glow slowly rose from the ground, its surface flowing with mysterious runes that flickered and leaped like living creatures.
At the top of the door, two enormous blue gemstones were set in, radiating a captivating light, as if gazing upon everyone present.
With a creaking sound, the barrier door slowly opened, releasing an ancient and mysterious aura.
This aura was mixed with rich spiritual energy and a sense of vicissitude accumulated over the years, which made everyone feel awe.
"This...this is the entrance to the treasure?" Zi Ling covered her mouth, her eyes filled with amazement, her body trembling slightly.
"It seems so," Lin Yu narrowed his eyes, his expression solemn, and he unconsciously tightened his grip on the folding fan in his hand.
Xu Xiaoxiao stared at the door, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "No matter what's inside, we have to be careful."
Yang Qingfeng nodded slightly, his gaze firm: "That's right, everyone stay close and don't let your guard down."
At this moment, the disciples of the surrounding sects were also stunned by this scene. After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in excitement once again.
"Charge! The treasure is inside!" someone shouted, and the crowd surged toward the barrier gate like a tidal wave.
Amidst the surging crowd, Xu Xiaoxiao and the others supported each other as they struggled to approach the mysterious door.
Their faces were filled with tension and focus, and they took each step cautiously. Finally, they arrived at the barrier gate and stepped into this unknown territory together. A new adventure was about to begin.
As soon as Xu Xiaoxiao and her group stepped through the barrier gate, a strong stench of blood assaulted their senses. In the dim light, the scene before them resembled a hellish landscape, sending chills down their spines.
In the open space ahead, disciples from various sects were locked in a frenzied battle. The usually elegant Qingyun Sect disciple now had bloodshot eyes and his hair was flying wildly in the air. He roared hoarsely, "This treasure is mine, and no one can take it from me!"
He swung his longsword wildly without any strategy, each strike carrying deadly force, the blade whistling as it sliced through the air.
The Tianxuan Sect disciple opposite him was not to be outdone. His face was contorted with rage, and veins bulged on his forehead. He roared and pounced like a mad beast: "Dream on! You will die here today!" He was agile and wielded a large sword that whistled through the air as he slashed fiercely at the Qingyun Sect disciple. The flashing blade reflected his distorted face.
Not far away, two female disciples dressed in the attire of the Rainbow Garment Sect, who should have been gentle and charming, had completely lost their usual elegance.
One of them, his eyes filled with madness and greed, screamed, "Die, all of you!"
The long whip in her hand danced like a serpent, its tip carrying a sharp gust of wind as it lashed out at another female disciple. The attacked disciple looked terrified, dodging frantically while crying out, "Senior sister, wake up!" However, all she received in return was an even fiercer attack.
Over there, the disciples of Xuanfeng Pavilion were huddled together, back to back, defending against the attacks from other sects. The leading disciple was pale, with large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, but he still managed to shout, "Brothers, hold on! We will get the treasure!"
Their magical artifacts gleamed as they locked in a stalemate with their surrounding enemies. However, as time passed, their movements gradually slowed, and their expressions grew increasingly weary. Yet, driven by their mad desires, they refused to give up.
Xu Xiaoxiao watched this scene in horror. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that several of her fellow disciples had their eyes glazed over, their steps unsteady, and they slowly drew their swords from their waists.
"Oh no!" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed in alarm, shouting anxiously, "Quickly take the Mind-Clearing Pill, stay clear-headed, and don't be fooled!"
As she shouted, she quickly pulled out a Mind-Clearing Pill from her storage bag and threw it at her fellow disciples.
Lin Yu reacted swiftly, his figure flashing like lightning to the side of those people. His hands moved like phantoms, striking their pressure points in an attempt to calm them down temporarily: "Wake up!"
Yang Qingfeng's expression was also grave, and he shouted loudly, "Everyone, pull yourselves together! Don't fall for this evil spell!"
With everyone's help, the fellow disciples finally came to their senses. Looking at the bloody scene around them, they took the Mind-Clearing Pill with lingering fear.
Fortunately, they discovered it early and avoided a major disaster. Looking at the disciples of various sects who were still fighting fiercely around them, Xu Xiaoxiao and the others felt both angry and helpless. They could only be vigilant and prepare to deal with the dangers that might come at any time.
Several disciples who were still somewhat clear-headed saw that Xu Xiaoxiao and the others were fine after taking the pills and instantly realized that their fellow disciples had been tricked. They quickly fed the pills to their fellow disciples who were already in a bloodthirsty frenzy.
Xu Xiaoxiao breathed a slight sigh of relief as she watched the disciples from those sects successfully bring the situation under control. She then turned to Yang Qingfeng beside her and said, "Senior Brother Yang, let's go further in and see what happens. We must be extra careful."
Yang Qingfeng nodded solemnly and replied, "Yes, this place is very eerie. Everyone should remain vigilant at all times."
The group cautiously made their way along a dimly lit passage. The walls on either side of the passage shimmered with an eerie green light, as if pairs of eyes were watching them.
Suddenly, a deep roar came from ahead, echoing in the narrow passage and making everyone's eardrums ache.
"What's that sound?" Zi Ling asked nervously as she approached Xu Xiaoxiao, her voice trembling slightly.
Zhao Yu gripped his weapon tightly and said warily, "It sounds like some kind of powerful monster."
As they spoke, a pair of enormous, blood-red eyes slowly emerged from the darkness ahead, followed by a massive demonic beast that stepped out of the shadows.
The monster was covered in black scales, each as big as a shield, and its mouth was full of sharp fangs, from which flowed a nauseating green slime.
"This is a Spirit Devouring Demon Dragon!" Lin Yu's expression changed drastically, and he cried out, "This thing is extremely ferocious. It feeds on the spiritual energy of cultivators. Everyone, please be extremely careful!"
The Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon seemed to sense the hostility of the crowd, letting out a deafening roar before lunging forward, its massive body creating a gust of wind in the passage.
"Scatter!" Xu Xiaoxiao shouted, and everyone quickly scattered in all directions.
The demonic dragon's tail, like a giant iron rod, swept across, grazing Qian Feng's clothes and smashing a huge crater in the wall beside him.
"Everyone, let's attack together! We can't let it succeed!" Yang Qingfeng quickly formed hand seals, and a golden light flew out from his hands, shooting towards the demonic dragon. The demonic dragon swung its claws, easily scattering the light.
Sun Yao quickly cast a healing spell from the rear, providing shields for everyone. She shouted, "I'm strengthening everyone's defenses, you all attack with all your might!"
Xu Xiaoxiao gathered her spiritual power, and a gleaming spiritual sword appeared in her hand. With a determined look, she said, "Although this demonic dragon is powerful, we cannot back down!"
With that, she flashed forward and charged toward the demonic dragon, her spirit sword drawing a sharp arc in the air as it pierced the dragon's eyes.
Sensing the danger, the demonic dragon jerked its head to dodge the attack. At the same time, Lin Yu waved his folding fan, and several wind blades shot towards the demonic dragon like sharp blades, leaving white marks on its scales.
Enraged, the demonic dragon opened its blood-red maw, spewing out a cloud of black mist that instantly filled the entire passage.
The mist contained a strong corrosive odor, and the walls it touched were instantly corroded with small holes.
"Oh no, this fog is poisonous!" Zhao Yu quickly held his breath and used magic to resist the fog's corrosive effects.
"Everyone, come closer to me!" Xu Xiaoxiao shouted. She used her spiritual power to form a protective shield around everyone, keeping the fog out.
"This can't go on. We must find the demonic dragon's weakness!" Yang Qingfeng said anxiously inside the protective shield.
Just then, Blue Star suddenly roared and charged towards the demonic dragon like lightning, moving freely through the mist.
The demonic dragon seemed to be wary of Blue Star, constantly waving its claws to defend itself.
"Blue Star, be careful!" Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Blue Star nervously, her spirit sword ready to provide support at any moment.
Suddenly, Lanxing seized the opportunity, leaped up, and bit the demon dragon's neck hard. The demon dragon struggled frantically, trying to throw Lanxing off.
"Now!" Lin Yu shouted, and everyone attacked at the same time, various magical lights intertwined and attacked the neck of the demonic dragon.
The demonic dragon let out a painful roar before crashing to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the fallen demonic dragon, but they knew that this was only the first challenge in entering this mysterious realm, and many more unknown dangers awaited them ahead.