allonlinenovel Chapter 132 The Secrets of the Immortal Sect are Finally Revealed; The Metamorphosis of a Spiritual
Chapter 132 The Secrets of the Immortal Sect are Finally Revealed; The Metamorphosis of a Spiritual
Dai Yao felt a sudden dizziness, and the wind howled in her ears like a sharp whistle, making her ears ache. She was so frightened that she tightly closed her eyes.
"Aaaaaah—I'm going to die, I'm going to die!" Her mind was racing, imagining all sorts of gruesome scenes of her being smashed into a meat pie. Those images flashed through her mind like a slideshow.
However, the expected pain did not come. Instead, with a muffled thud, she fell into a warm embrace. The warmth was like the winter sun, enveloping her body and instantly giving her a sense of security.
"Are you alright?" A familiar voice asked with a hint of worry. The warm breath of a mysterious figure came from above her head, gently brushing against her head and tickling her.
Dai Yao opened her eyes and found herself being held firmly in the arms of a mysterious figure, suspended in mid-air. She could clearly see the mysterious figure's well-defined chin and his focused yet worried gaze.
She patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness, that scared me to death! Thanks, boss!" At that moment, she could hear her own heartbeat, like a rapid drumbeat.
Below, Xingying rode her sword and landed steadily. The sword made a slight hissing sound as it rubbed against the air.
Xiao Ling floated down, looking completely bewildered: "What happened?"
Looking around, they found themselves in a maze-like space filled with strangely shaped stone pillars that looked like giant claws reaching out from the ground, as well as vortexes of spiritual energy that shimmered with an eerie light that was dazzling to the eye.
"What the hell is this place? Is this some kind of escape room?" Dai Yao complained, her voice echoing faintly in the space.
This space is clearly hostile; one could easily be drawn into a vortex of spiritual energy if not careful.
Affected by the spatial forces, Xiao Ling, who was originally lively and energetic, became somewhat sluggish and wobbled like someone who was drunk.
Dai Yao tenderly stroked Xiao Ling's head. Xiao Ling's head was fluffy and soft to the touch: "Xiao Ling, hang in there!"
“Something doesn’t feel right here.” Xingying frowned, cautiously observing her surroundings, her eyes scanning every corner like a scanner.
The mysterious figure put Dai Yao down, his expression turning serious: "Be careful, this place is full of traps."
The journey that followed was fraught with peril, with all sorts of traps appearing one after another, making it impossible to guard against them.
If it weren't for Dai Yao's keen perception of the flow of Qi, coupled with Xiao Ling's special ability after her mutation—the ability to foresee danger—they would probably have been doomed long ago.
"This way!" Dai Yao suddenly pointed in a direction and said in a clear and loud voice.
Under her guidance, they finally arrived at the center of the maze.
There stood an ancient stone tablet, covered with densely packed characters that resembled ancient runes and exuded a mysterious aura.
Dai Yao examined it carefully and discovered that it contained the secrets of the immortal sects that were unknown to others, and...
The ultimate method to control the mutation of spiritual creatures!
"It's done!" Dai Yao clenched her fists excitedly, feeling her palms sweating. "Just one last step!" She looked at Xiao Ling, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Xiao Ling, are you ready?"
Xiao Ling seemed to sense Dai Yao's determination, and the light around her body flickered even more intensely, letting out a clear chirp, as melodious as a bird's song at dawn.
“Wait,” the mysterious figure suddenly spoke up, “the inscription on this stone tablet…” He reached out and gently stroked an inconspicuous symbol on the stone tablet. When his fingers touched the stone tablet, he could feel its coldness and roughness, and his expression changed drastically.
“This…is the mark of the Celestial Palace…” Following the ancient method recorded on the stone tablet, Dai Yao began to guide Xiao Ling through the final transformation ritual.
She formed hand seals and chanted incantations, the obscure spells echoing in the space, the sound of which was like an ancient ballad flowing slowly through the air.
The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be summoned, rushing towards Xiao Ling like a tidal wave. A whooshing sound could be heard from the surging spiritual energy, like a howling wind.
Xiao Ling's body was enveloped in a dazzling light, within which its form constantly shifted. A powerful force was surging forth, visibly increasing. At this moment, the surrounding spiritual energy vortex spun wildly, and all the stone pillars trembled slightly due to the surge of spiritual energy. Within the light, Xiao Ling's form continuously transformed, gradually evolving from a small spiritual creature into a majestic golden griffin. Each change in its form was accompanied by a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy, spreading outwards as if it were tangible, illuminating the surrounding space in gold. Under this light, Dai Yao and the others appeared as tiny ants, but their eyes were filled with anticipation and excitement.
"It's done! We're about to take off!" Dai Yao excitedly waved her little fist, as if she could see Xiao Ling's invincible figure after her transformation, and was ready to start her easy win mode.
However, at this critical moment, a sudden change occurred!
"Hehehe, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. We'll gladly accept this mutated spirit creature!" Accompanied by a sinister laugh, several men in black sprang from the shadows, surrounding Dai Yao and the others. The laughter was like a cold icy blade, piercing their ears.
These people exuded a sinister aura; they were clearly traitors lurking within the immortal sects!
Their greedy eyes were fixed on the little spirit enveloped in light, attempting to snatch it away as soon as it completed its transformation.
"What the heck! You're trying to ambush me? You can't take this lying down!" Dai Yao was startled but remained calm, immediately switching into battle mode.
"You're courting death!" The mysterious figure's aura suddenly turned cold, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
A fierce battle is about to break out!
Dai Yao commanded the transforming little spirit, cleverly using its ever-increasing power to fight back.
Although Xiao Ling has not yet fully transformed, her power at this moment is not to be underestimated.
Its metallic wings flapped violently, unleashing a golden shockwave of spiritual energy that swept towards the men in black, ripples spreading through the space in its wake. Each attack was like a small spiritual bomb exploding among the men in black; their defensive magical artifacts shattered instantly before this power, sending them flying backward and crashing heavily against stone pillars, coughing up blood and looking utterly wretched. Little Spirit emitted sharp cries, like alarm sirens, and each attack carried earth-shattering force, forcing the black-clad traitors into a rout, crying out in despair.
"This little guy is something else!" Dai Yao couldn't help but admire as she watched Xiao Ling display its amazing power.
"Hold on, Xiao Ling!" Xingying stood by, ready to provide support at any moment.
Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, the mysterious figure's gaze fell once again on the ancient stone tablet, and his expression became increasingly solemn.
“The mark of the Celestial Palace… could it be…” he murmured to himself, then suddenly reached out and pressed the inconspicuous symbol on the stone tablet.
Rumbling--
A sudden tremor shook the ground, and the stone tablet slowly sank, revealing a deep passage leading downwards. The vibrations rose from beneath one's feet, making it difficult to stand.
From the depths of the passage, an ancient and mysterious aura emanated, carrying a musty smell that rushed towards you.
"What's down there...?" Dai Yao stared at the dark cave entrance, a sudden, inexplicable unease rising in her heart.
The mysterious figure grabbed Dai Yao's hand tightly, his voice unusually serious: "Come with me, perhaps... we've found the path to the Celestial Palace..."
Riding on Xiao Ling's back after her transformation, Dai Yao felt an indescribable sense of exhilaration! Xiao Ling's back was broad, and she could feel Xiao Ling's body temperature.
Little Ling radiated golden light, its size increased significantly, and its originally fluffy wings transformed into shimmering metallic feathers, making it look like a majestic golden griffin!
"Whoosh! Take off!" Dai Yao excitedly patted Xiao Ling's neck. Xiao Ling's neck was very strong. Xiao Ling understood and let out a long cry that resounded through the sky. The cry made people's ears ring. With a flap of its wings, it instantly left those black-clad traitors behind.
"Trying to run? Did you ask my sword first?" The mysterious figure sneered, his longsword transforming into streaks of light that precisely struck the fleeing men in black. The streaks of light cut through the air with a soft "whoosh" sound.
They didn't even have time to scream before they turned to ashes, a clear case of "instant death".
"Both chefs are overjoyed! This teamwork is absolutely perfect!" Dai Yao couldn't help but give the mysterious figure a thumbs up.
Seeing that Dai Yao was safe and sound and had even become so powerful, the mysterious figure's worry finally dissipated, replaced by pride and love.
He flew to Dai Yao's side and gently embraced her.
"Yaoyao, I'm so glad you're alright." Held so tenderly by her beloved, Dai Yao's heart suddenly raced. She remembered her secret vow not to get involved in romantic relationships before achieving success on her path to immortality, yet now her heart was filled with sweetness. This contradictory emotion made her face flush slightly. She felt as if she were soaking in a honey pot, sickeningly sweet.
"Oh dear, so many people are watching, it's so embarrassing." Although she said that, she showed no intention of breaking free.
Xiao Ling seemed to sense the sweet atmosphere between the two and let out a soft chirp, as if blessing them.
The surrounding spiritual energy softened, as if playing a romantic love serenade for them.
Just as the two were immersed in this sweet atmosphere, the mysterious figure suddenly thought of something and his gaze fell on the deep passage again.
“Yaoyao,” his tone turned serious, “we should go down.”
Dai Yao also stopped smiling and nodded.
"Yes, I should go check it out." She took a deep breath, her gaze fixed resolutely on the unknown darkness. "Hopefully... it won't be some epic dungeon..."
The mysterious figure gripped Dai Yao's hand tightly, their fingers intertwined. "Don't be afraid, I'll always be with you."
The two rode on Little Spirit and slowly entered the deep passage.
As they ventured deeper, the atmosphere within the passage grew increasingly ancient and mysterious…
“Wait,” Dai Yao suddenly stopped Xiao Ling, pointing to an almost imperceptible mark on the passage wall, “This mark… I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before…” Dai Yao squinted her eyes, gently stroking the strange mark with her fingers, and could feel the mark’s protrusion.
“This thing… why does it look so familiar? I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before… Ah! I remember now!” Dai Yao suddenly slapped her thigh, almost startling Xiao Ling so much that she stumbled.
"Isn't this the mark on the tattered map that the old beggar—no, that reclusive master—gave me before?!"
The mysterious figure raised an eyebrow: "The tattered map? That's the map you treasure so much, the one you said could find a peerless secret manual?"
"You got it right! That's it! I never expected this thing to appear here!" Dai Yao carefully took the map out of her storage bag and carefully compared it with the golden light emitted by Xiao Ling.
"That's right! Exactly the same! There must be something behind this stone tablet!"
As she spoke, Dai Yao channeled her spiritual power and struck the stone tablet with her palm.
The seemingly ordinary stone tablet remained completely still!
"Wow, this is so hardcore?" Dai Yao was a little confused. "What material is this thing made of? Is it the legendary ten-thousand-year-old black iron?"
Xingying appeared behind them unnoticed, pushed up his non-existent glasses, and said slowly, "This isn't some kind of black iron, but a spirit stone reinforced with an ancient secret method, its hardness comparable to diamond. To break it by brute force, unless your cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul stage, otherwise..." Xingying shrugged meaningfully.
"Nascent Soul stage? I can't do that!" Dai Yao was on the verge of tears.
At this moment, the mysterious figure who had been silent all along stepped forward and gently placed his hand on the stone tablet.
A dazzling white light flashed, and the stone tablet, as if made of tofu, silently cracked open!
Dai Yao and Xing Ying were both stunned.
"Wow! Wow, what kind of skill is that? How did you do that?"
The mysterious figure smiled faintly: "Just a little trick." As he spoke, he reached into the gap and gently pushed, and the stone tablet slowly slid open to both sides, revealing a dark hole.
An ancient and mysterious aura emanated from the cave entrance, causing a chill to run down one's spine.
Deep inside the cave entrance, faint golden light could be seen, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
"Where...where is this?" Dai Yao couldn't help but swallow.
The mysterious figure's gaze was deep and distant as he slowly spoke: "If I'm not mistaken... this should be the entrance to the Celestial Palace."
Dai Yao's eyes widened: "The Celestial Palace?! The legendary Celestial Palace, which is said to possess countless treasures and secrets?!"
Little Ling also excitedly raised its head and cried out, as if sensing the adventure that was about to begin.
Xingying frowned, her expression grave: "The Immortal Palace is fraught with danger; a single misstep could lead to utter destruction..."
"What's there to be afraid of!" Dai Yao waved her hand with heroic spirit. "Fortune favors the bold! Charge!"
"Yao Yao..." The mysterious figure was about to speak when Dai Yao, riding on Xiao Ling, plunged into the deep cave entrance.
"Sigh..." The mysterious figure sighed helplessly, then turned to Xingying, "Let's go, we'll follow them."
Xingying nodded, and the two followed closely behind, disappearing into the darkness.
Deep within the passage, only the echoing footsteps and the faint, mysterious whispers remained...
"Welcome to...the Celestial Palace..."