From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 415 The First Appearance of the Secret Realm and the Rise of Turmoil

The dark figure finally revealed itself completely from the entrance of the immortal array. It was none other than Hall Master Li of the Immortal Sect!

He wore a black robe with gold embroidery, his face was cold and stern, and behind him followed a group of disciples from the immortal sects dressed in the same clothes, each of them exuding a murderous aura, as if they were about to raid his home.

I cursed inwardly, why did it have to be this old guy!

"Master Li, I have long admired your name." As expected of someone who had seen the world, Master Qingfeng showed no sign of panic on his face, cupped his hands and said, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

"Hmph, Daoist Qingfeng, how have you been?" Hall Master Li replied with a forced smile, his gaze fixed on the immortal array. "I've heard that a rare treasure has been born here?"

Master Qingfeng stroked his beard, remaining noncommittal. "They're just rumors. Do you really believe them, Hall Master Li?"

"Believe it or not, go inside and see for yourself." Master Li's tone was firm, showing no intention of backing down.

His disciples behind him were already starting to stir, and the atmosphere was tense, ready to erupt at any moment.

I quietly gripped the Crimson Flame Sword, my palms sweating profusely.

This Master Li is no pushover; he's notoriously greedy. If a fight breaks out, we might not come out on top.

Just then, Master Li suddenly changed the subject, "How about this, we join forces? Once we get the treasure, we'll split it equally."

I sneered inwardly. This old fox, his words are more eloquent than his actions.

Who knows if he'll betray us after we've served our purpose?

Master Qingfeng pondered for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

To be honest, I didn't want to get into a conflict with them either, after all, there were fewer of us, and we also had to protect Fairy Lin.

"Alright, I promise you." Master Qingfeng finally agreed.

A barely perceptible smug smile appeared on Master Li's face as he waved his hand, "Let's go in!"

I felt a vague unease, a sense that things weren't so simple.

But there's no other way right now, so we can only take it one step at a time.

The moment I stepped into the secret realm, I felt as if I had passed through a thin membrane. The air around me changed, becoming fresh with a strange fragrance that was invigorating.

Looking around, ancient trees reach for the sky, exotic flowers and rare herbs abound, and the spiritual energy is so rich that it almost solidifies into a tangible form—it's practically a treasure trove for cultivation!

I couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling completely refreshed and indescribably comfortable.

However, this pleasant feeling did not last long.

"Roar--!"

A deafening roar suddenly came from the nearby woods, and then a huge creature burst out of the trees.

It was enormous, like a small mountain, covered in thick black scales that shimmered with a metallic sheen.

A pair of blood-red eyes, radiating a ferocious light.

It opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and a stench hit me so badly that I almost vomited.

Holy crap! What is this thing?!

This sudden turn of events startled everyone.

Su Yao was so frightened that she screamed and fell to the ground with a thud, scraping her leg and drawing blood.

The monster seemed to be enraged by Su Yao's scream, opening its mouth and spitting out a stream of dark green venom.

"Be careful!" Elder Feng reacted quickly, immediately using his magic to create a barrier in front of everyone.

The venom sizzled and corroded against the barrier, releasing a pungent plume of white smoke.

Although most of the venom was blocked, some still splashed onto Fairy Lin.

Her clothes were instantly corroded, creating holes that exposed her skin, which was burned and turned bright red. The pain made her gasp for breath.

Seeing this, Hei Yu flashed away, attempting to circle around to the monster's back and launch an attack.

But the beast was exceptionally perceptive and immediately sensed his intention, turning around and reaching out with its claw to grab him.

Kuroba couldn't dodge in time, and a deep wound was slashed across his arm, blood gushing out instantly and staining his sleeve red.

"Damn it!" Black Feather cursed under his breath, clutching his wound and taking a few steps back.

I was extremely anxious. This monster was too powerful; we were no match for it at all!

"What should we do?" I looked at Master Qingfeng, hoping he could come up with a solution.

Master Qingfeng's expression was solemn, his gaze fixed on the demonic beast, and he remained silent.

"Pharmacist Zhao! Come quickly!" Hall Master Li's voice suddenly rang out, breaking the tense silence.

Zhao the Pharmacist looked anxious and frantically took out various herbs and pills from his storage ring, but the attacks from the demonic beasts were too frequent, and he was unable to get close to the injured people.

Lin Xianzi's skin was corroded red by the venom, and she gritted her teeth in pain, while blood gushed out of the wound on Hei Yu's arm like a spring, and his face grew paler and paler.

Su Yao was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground, crying and begging for help.

"Pharmacist Zhao! Come here!" Hall Master Li's voice was tinged with impatience, but Pharmacist Zhao was already at a loss, frightened by the chaotic situation before him.

He stretched out a hand, trying to stop the bleeding for everyone, but the venom corroded too quickly, and he couldn't do anything about it.

I frowned. The situation was extremely critical; we could no longer sit idly by and wait for our doom.

I quickly looked around, observing the monster's attack methods.

Its four hooves moved like the wind, and each attack carried a powerful impact, but what was most striking were its blood-red eyes.

They gleamed with a ferocious light, as if they could pierce through everything.

A thought struck me: could those eyes be its weakness?

"Master Qingfeng, look into its eyes!" I shouted, hoping he would understand my thoughts.

Master Qingfeng nodded, and he quickly gathered a powerful surge of immortal energy, preparing to launch an attack.

But just then, the monster seemed to realize our intentions. It suddenly roared, accelerated, and pounced on us.

"Watch out!" I shouted, quickly drawing my Crimson Flame Sword and unleashing a fierce magic technique. The Crimson Flame Sword transformed into a blazing flame, striking the monster's eye directly.

"Roar!" The monster roared in pain, its entire body jolting violently as it temporarily ceased its attack.

Its eyes were charred black by the Crimson Flame Sword, with blood and fragments of its eyeballs splattering everywhere, emitting a nauseating, burnt smell.

The monster howled and shook its massive head repeatedly, trying to alleviate its pain.

In this brief stalemate, I quickly rushed to Lin Xianzi and Hei Yu's side to protect their wounds.

Pharmacist Zhao also took the opportunity to approach and quickly stop their bleeding, then used his healing magic.

Lin Xianzi's skin gradually recovered, and Hei Yu's wounds slowly healed, but both of them were noticeably weaker and needed time to recover their strength.

"It's temporarily under control." I breathed a sigh of relief, but my vigilance remained undiminished.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a deep roar suddenly came from afar.

The sound was deafening, as if the earth itself was trembling, as if something even more powerful was approaching.

Master Li's expression instantly turned serious. He turned to look in the direction from which the sound came, his tone tinged with unease.

"coming……"