Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 193 Exploring the Enchanted Demon Realm

Jiang Jingzhi observed carefully and discovered a faint wisp of demonic energy on Xu Xiaoxiao's forehead. He was startled and immediately realized that this was something the demon general had secretly planted during their previous battle.

This wisp of demonic energy had been lurking deep within Xu Xiaoxiao's consciousness, showing no abnormalities on ordinary days. However, when Xu Xiaoxiao's spiritual energy went out of control, it began to stir up trouble, resonating with the out-of-control spiritual energy and making the situation even more troublesome.

"Fortunately, it was discovered in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable," Jiang Jingzhi thought to himself with relief.

If this wisp of demonic energy is not cleared away in time, Xu Xiaoxiao's cultivation path will be fraught with hidden dangers, and she may even be corrupted by the demonic energy and become a demonic cultivator.

Without hesitation, he reached out and tried to absorb the wisp of demonic energy into his body. The demonic energy seemed to sense the danger and began to struggle desperately, trying to escape Jiang Jingzhi's capture.

Jiang Jingzhi gritted his teeth and increased the output of his spiritual power. His hands kept changing hand seals in the air, trying to trap the demonic energy.

After a fierce battle, Jiang Jingzhi finally succeeded in absorbing the wisp of demonic energy into his body.

Instantly, a chilling sensation spread throughout his body. He could feel the demonic energy rampaging through his body, trying to find a new host.

But Jiang Jingzhi was prepared. He circulated his spiritual power to form barriers that tightly bound the demonic energy.

Since the malevolent aura on Jiang Jingzhi's body was originally formed from demonic energy, he has a certain resistance to this demonic energy and can currently withstand it.

However, he dared not be careless, as this demonic energy was extremely powerful and could cause great harm to his body if it could not be neutralized in time.

He quickly withdrew from Xu Xiaoxiao's consciousness and returned to the real world. At this time, the spiritual energy in Xu Xiaoxiao's body had gradually stabilized, and her meridians were no longer as swollen as before.

Jiang Jingzhi opened his eyes and let out a long sigh. His face was slightly pale, and his forehead was covered with sweat. Clearly, his experience in his sea of ​​consciousness had taken a lot of energy out of him.

Upon seeing this, Mu Zhusheng immediately handed over a healing pill and asked with concern, "Senior brother, how are you?"

Jiang Jingzhi took the pill, put it in his mouth, and slowly said, "I'm fine. I've already cleared the demonic energy from Xiaoxiao's sea of ​​consciousness. It's just that this demonic energy is a bit troublesome, and I need some time to resolve it." After saying that, he sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate his internal energy to resolve the demonic energy in his body.

Mu Zhusheng continued to stand guard, vigilantly observing everything around him to prevent any unexpected events from occurring.

With Jiang Jingzhi's help, Xu Xiaoxiao gradually returned to normal. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Jiang Jingzhi practicing his internal energy. She was filled with gratitude.

She knew that if it weren't for her senior brother's timely help, she would likely be in grave danger this time.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Xu Xiaoxiao said softly. Although her voice was still a little weak, her eyes were full of determination and gratitude.

Jiang Jingzhi slightly opened his eyes, looked at Xu Xiaoxiao, and showed a relieved smile: "It's good that you're alright. You must be careful when you cultivate in the future, and never be impatient for quick results. If it hadn't been discovered in time this time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded seriously: "I remember, Senior Brother. I was too greedy this time. I wanted to absorb more spiritual energy, but I ignored my own capacity to withstand it. I will definitely be more careful in the future."

Jiang Jingzhi looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and said earnestly, "The path of cultivation is long and arduous. We need to take one step at a time, steadily and surely. Every breakthrough requires us to be fully prepared. We must not be blinded by temporary gains. Only in this way can we go further on this path."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded thoughtfully, secretly vowing to work harder in her cultivation so as not to disappoint her senior brother's expectations.

At this moment, the spiritual energy in the Spirit Pool was still abundant, as if waiting for them to continue their cultivation. After dispelling some of the demonic energy, Jiang Jingzhi felt that his body had recovered somewhat.

He looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and Mu Zhusheng and said, "Let's continue cultivating. Time is running out, so we should cherish this opportunity to cultivate in the Huanling Pool."

Xu Xiaoxiao and Mu Zhusheng exchanged a glance, then nodded. The three of them closed their eyes again and began to absorb the spiritual energy in the Spirit Pool.

This time, Xu Xiaoxiao restrained her impatience and, following Jiang Jingzhi's instructions, absorbed spiritual energy step by step. She could feel that, after this ordeal, her ability to control spiritual energy had greatly improved, and her cultivation speed had become more stable.

Over the next few days, the three of them devoted themselves to cultivation in the Spirit Dissolving Pool. Jiang Jingzhi continuously dispelled the demonic energy within his body while also constantly improving his strength through cultivation.

Mu Zhusheng was comprehending the laws of heaven and earth during her cultivation, attempting to break through her cultivation bottleneck, while Xu Xiaoxiao was carefully absorbing spiritual energy while working hard to consolidate her foundation and make her strength more stable.

As time went by, the seven-day cultivation period was coming to an end, and the three of them had made great gains from their cultivation in the Spirit Pool.

Xu Xiaoxiao not only successfully controlled the spiritual energy in her body, but also comprehended some new spell techniques during her cultivation. Jiang Jingzhi suppressed the violent energy in his body and his strength reached a new level. Mu Zhusheng also made a breakthrough in her cultivation, and her understanding of the laws of heaven and earth became more profound, and her alchemy skills became more refined.

After completing their cultivation at the Spirit Pool, Xu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Jingzhi, and Mu Zhusheng returned to their sect with a wealth of knowledge and experience. However, the path of cultivation is endless, and before they could even savor the fruits of their labor, they heard news that would shake the cultivation world—the Phantom Demon Realm was about to open.

The Phantom Realm is a mysterious little world in the demon realm that opens only once every thousand years. Legend has it that it is filled with rare and exotic herbs, teeming with high-level demonic beasts, and containing endless opportunities and treasures.

The Demon King has issued a summons to all races, inviting all forces to send people to explore. This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity, attracting countless cultivators and powerful demons to try their luck.

However, demons may also infiltrate the group, making this exploration journey fraught with unknown dangers. How many treasures one can obtain depends entirely on one's own abilities.

When the news reached Xu Xiaoxiao and her two companions, they spontaneously gathered together to discuss whether they should go to the Phantom Demon Realm to investigate.

“Senior Brother, I think this is a great opportunity.” Xu Xiaoxiao spoke first, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Although we have gained a lot from cultivating in the Spirit Pool, if we can find some rare spiritual herbs or magic treasures in the Phantom Demon Realm, it will definitely allow us to reach a higher level of strength.”

Jiang Jingzhi nodded slightly, but his expression remained calm: "Xiaoxiao is right. However, this Phantom Demon Realm is fraught with danger. If the demons really have infiltrated it, we must not let our guard down."

Mu Zhusheng chimed in, "Yes, but fortune favors the bold. If the three of us go together and look after each other, we might just succeed."

After careful consideration and detailed discussion, the three finally decided to seize this opportunity and explore the Phantom Realm.

They began preparing for the trip, gathering information about the Phantom Demon Realm and stockpiling elixirs, magical artifacts, and talismans to deal with potential dangers.

On the opening day, the demon realm was bustling with activity, as powerful figures from all races gathered at the entrance to the Phantom Demon Realm, creating a grand and spectacular scene.

Xu Xiaoxiao and her two companions also concealed themselves among the crowd, vigilantly observing everything around them. They saw the Demon King standing on the high platform at the entrance of the Demon Realm, surveying the crowd with an imposing aura, and announcing in a loud voice: "The Phantom Demon Realm is about to open. Everyone must abide by the rules and not arbitrarily provoke trouble. This exploration depends entirely on your own opportunities. I hope everyone returns with a full harvest!"

With the Demon King's command, a mysterious light slowly enveloped the entrance to the Demon Realm, and the passage gradually appeared. Everyone rushed towards the entrance, and Xu Xiaoxiao and her two companions also entered this mysterious world with the flow of people.

As soon as you step into the Phantom Demon Realm, a rich and peculiar spiritual energy rushes towards you. The laws of heaven and earth here seem to be different from those of the outside world. The surrounding scenery is dreamlike and illusory, with colorful spiritual plants shimmering with strange light. From time to time, you can hear the roars of high-level demon beasts in the distance.

"Be careful, this place is unfamiliar, don't get separated," Jiang Jingzhi whispered a reminder.

The three maintained a close formation and cautiously explored forward. Along the way, they encountered many cultivators and demons from other forces. They were wary of each other and went their separate ways after a brief exchange of glances.

They hadn't gone far when Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes suddenly lit up. Pointing to a patch of grass shimmering with blue light, she exclaimed, "Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, look! That looks like Blue Spirit Grass, which is very helpful for cultivating the soul!"

The three of them quickly stepped forward, only to find a huge two-headed snake demon coiled around the Blue Spirit Grass, flicking its tongue and guarding the herb.

This two-headed snake demon was quite powerful, equivalent to a cultivator in the late Golden Core stage. Sensing someone approaching, it immediately became alert and launched an attack on the three of them.

Jiang Jingzhi quickly drew his longsword and used his sword skills to defend against the snake demon's attack. Mu Zhusheng used magic to assist him from the side, and Xu Xiaoxiao also took out her spirit sword, looking for an opportunity to attack the snake demon's weakness. After a fierce battle, the three of them finally managed to defeat the two-headed snake demon and successfully collected the Blue Spirit Grass.

As they ventured deeper into the demon realm, they encountered various high-level demonic beasts and dangerous traps. On one occasion, they accidentally triggered an ancient restriction, causing countless sharp blades to burst forth from the ground and attack them relentlessly.

Jiang Jingzhi reacted quickly, immediately erecting a spiritual energy shield. Under the protection of the shield, the three of them struggled to find a way to break the restriction.

After some exploration, Xu Xiaoxiao discovered the core of the restriction. Using her newly acquired magical skills, she successfully broke the restriction and resolved the crisis.

However, they did not let their guard down, because they knew that the real danger might be yet to come. Sure enough, when they ventured deeper into the heart of the demon realm, they discovered some mysterious men in black.

These men in black exuded a mysterious aura. Jiang Jingzhi was startled and whispered, "Be careful, these people might be demons!"

The three immediately concealed themselves and observed the men in black from a distance. They saw that the men seemed to be searching for something, and they moved very quickly, leaving a mess in their wake.

Suddenly, one of the men in black seemed to sense something, abruptly turning his head to look in the direction where they were hiding, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Hmph, cowards hiding in the shadows, come out here!" With his angry shout, the other men in black also surrounded them.

Knowing that he could no longer hide, Jiang Jingzhi appeared with Xu Xiaoxiao and Mu Zhusheng and confronted the demons.

The leading demonic cultivator sneered, "I didn't expect to encounter a few lesser cultivators here. Hand over your treasures obediently, and perhaps I'll spare your lives!"

Jiang Jingzhi, undaunted, gripped his longsword and said, "If you want our things, then take them by your own ability!" As soon as he finished speaking, the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.

The demons' strength was indeed not to be underestimated. Their demonic arts were unpredictable and deadly. However, Xu Xiaoxiao and her two companions were not to be outdone. Relying on the strength they had gained from cultivating in the Spirit Pool and their tacit cooperation, they fought the demons to a standstill.

During the battle, Xu Xiaoxiao discovered a weakness in the demon race. Taking advantage of the lull in the demon cultivator's attack on Jiang Jingzhi, she unleashed a newly learned spell, sending a powerful beam of spiritual energy straight into the demon cultivator's chest.

The demonic cultivator was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the beam of light, letting out a scream. The other demonic cultivators were startled upon seeing this, and their attacks faltered slightly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiang Jingzhi launched a fierce attack, and Mu Zhusheng also used magic to trap the remaining demonic cultivators. After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in repelling the demons.

Xu Xiaoxiao, holding three storage rings, laughed and said, "These people's storage rings are full; it seems we've made quite a haul."

Jiang Jingzhi looked at Xu Xiaoxiao with doting eyes, "There will be many more of these murder-for-treasure schemes in the future."

Looking at the dissipated corpses on the ground, Mu Zhusheng said, "It seems our training this time will be quite interesting."

The three were exhausted after the battle, but they did not stop. They knew that there were more opportunities and dangers waiting for them in the Phantom Realm.

During their subsequent explorations, they found some rare spiritual herbs and magical treasures, and also encountered many powerful figures from other forces.

Some chose to cooperate with them and explore together; others harbored ill intentions and tried to steal their gains. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, Xu Xiaoxiao and her two companions always supported each other and faced them together.

As time went on, the deeper Xu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Jingzhi, and Mu Zhusheng explored the Phantom Demon Realm, the more they felt its wonder and danger. The spiritual plants around them became increasingly rare, and the demonic beasts they encountered were of increasingly higher grade. Every step was filled with unknowns and challenges.

On this day, the three were cautiously making their way through a valley. The surroundings were eerily quiet, broken only by the occasional sound of the wind and the low growls of distant monsters. Suddenly, a piercing cry for help tore through the air: "Help! Help!"

Xu Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped in her tracks. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a look of confusion appeared on her face. Her voice echoed in the empty valley, carrying a hint of urgency and despair.

She turned to look at Mu Zhusheng beside her, a hint of uncertainty flashing in her eyes, and asked, "Second Senior Brother, doesn't this voice sound familiar? Doesn't it sound like Lan Ji's voice?"

Mu Zhusheng also stopped. He narrowed his eyes slightly and listened carefully. The cry for help came again, echoing in the valley.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded: "The voices do sound somewhat similar."

Jiang Jingzhi, who had been walking ahead, turned around. His expression was solemn as he looked in the direction from which the sound came. The area was obscured by a dense jungle, so he couldn't see anything, but cries for help continued to come from within the jungle.

"Whether it is or not, we'll find out when we go over there. But be careful, the situation here is unclear, don't fall into a trap," Jiang Jingzhi said in a low voice, his tone tinged with wariness.

The three of them immediately quickened their pace and ran towards the source of the sound. As they passed through the dense jungle, the scene before them took them by surprise.

On an open ground, several demons were bound tightly by thick vines, unable to move. They struggled painfully under the vines' restraints, and some even revealed their demonic forms.

Xu Xiaoxiao immediately spotted one of the women with a blue fishtail. Her face was as pale as paper, and her lips were bloodless. It was Lan Ji.

Lan Ji's hair was disheveled and stuck to her face. Her eyes were filled with fear and despair. She struggled constantly, trying to break free from the vines' restraints, but it was all in vain. Her cries for help had exhausted the little demonic power she had left.

Seeing Lan Ji in this state, Xu Xiaoxiao was extremely anxious and instinctively wanted to rush over to help. She had just taken a step when Jiang Jingzhi grabbed her wrist in time.

Jiang Jingzhi held her hand tightly, his gaze fixed on the vines, and said solemnly, "Wait a minute, Xiaoxiao, look at these vines..."