Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 148 Strange Phenomena

In an instant, a deafening roar erupted from the northernmost part of the secret realm. Immediately afterward, the earth trembled violently as if being stirred by a giant hand, shaking three times in succession. Each tremor was terrifying, as if the entire secret realm was about to collapse.

Just as everyone was still in shock, a hole suddenly tore open in the sky, and blinding blue light burst forth from it. The blue light surged and condensed wildly, transforming into a huge and unparalleled vortex of spiritual energy. The vortex was like a ferocious beast, spinning rapidly, with light at its edges shooting out like sharp blades, cutting through the surrounding air and making a "sizzling" sound.

At the center of the vortex, deep and mysterious, it seemed to connect to the endless void. The powerful pressure emanating from it caused distant mountain peaks to shed huge rocks and rivers to surge with towering waves.

The vortex sometimes shone brightly, illuminating the entire secret realm as if it were daytime; at other times, the light receded, hiding in the darkness, leaving only a series of chilling howls.

Disciples from various sects scattered throughout the secret realm, regardless of what kind of exploration they were conducting, were all drawn to this strange phenomenon. They all looked up, their eyes reflecting the blinding blue light, filled with shock and greed.

"A treasure has appeared! Let's hurry and seize the opportunity!" Someone shouted, and everyone snapped out of their daze, instantly transforming into streaks of light and swarming towards the vortex of spiritual energy.

"Wow, look! A vortex of spiritual energy has appeared over there! There must be some treasure that has appeared!" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed excitedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Yes, with such a commotion, the treasure must be extraordinary." Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the strange phenomenon in the north, and gently tapped his palm with the folding fan in his hand.

Zhao Yu scratched his head, somewhat worried, and said, "But so many people are going that way, do we think we can get the treasure? And there might even be danger."

Qian Feng patted Zhao Yu on the shoulder and laughed, "Haha, what are you afraid of? We've encountered all sorts of dangers along the way. Besides, even if we don't get the treasure, it's good to see what it's like."

Sun Yao nodded in agreement: "Senior Brother Qian is right. Let's go take a look. Maybe we'll find something else."

Zi Ling looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Yes, you are all right. Let's go take a look, but everyone should be careful and not act rashly."

Blue Star growled softly from the side, seemingly in agreement.

As they talked, they quickened their pace and headed toward the place where the strange phenomenon was.

On the way, Lin Yu reminded everyone, "We must always be vigilant. With so many disciples from various sects gathered together, there are bound to be some people with ill intentions. We cannot be careless."

Xu Xiaoxiao replied, "Brother Lin is right. Let's observe the situation first and not easily reveal our strength and objectives."

Sun Yao asked curiously, "What kind of treasure do you think it could be? Could it be some kind of divine artifact?"

Zhao Yu laughed and teased, "Haha, junior sister, don't be greedy. Divine artifacts don't appear so easily. It would be good enough if it were a decent magic weapon."

As they traveled, they chatted and laughed, the atmosphere both tense and excited. Before long, they arrived near the earthquake phenomenon. There, they saw a huge crowd of people, disciples from various sects gathered together, their eyes filled with greed and anticipation. Everyone was staring intently at the center of the spiritual energy vortex, waiting for the treasure to appear.

Xu Xiaoxiao whispered to everyone, "Let's find a secluded place to hide and observe the situation before making a decision."

Everyone nodded and quietly found a secluded corner to hide in, keeping a close eye on what was happening.

"Could all the disciples who entered the secret realm have gathered here?" Xu Xiaoxiao looked at the various sect costumes and wondered if Yang Qingfeng and Yuan Mengyao were also among them, so she began to search.

After seeing Xu Xiaoxiao scan all the disciples outside with a furrowed brow, Lin Yu asked, "Miss Xu, are you looking for someone?"

"When I entered the secret manual, I got separated from my fellow disciples. I wonder how they are doing now." Xu Xiaoxiao was a little disappointed to see that there were no disciples of the Huitian Sect inside.

On the other side, Yuan Mengyao met up with Yang Qingfeng and the other disciples. They were all disheveled, but their eyes were bright and full of challenge.

"Senior Brother Yang, look, they're all heading towards the place where the strange phenomenon is happening. Let's go take a look too. Maybe we can find Junior Sister Xiaoxiao and Senior Sister Ning." Yuan Mengyao looked at Yang Qingfeng beside her. She had traveled to many places in the secret realm but had not seen Xu Xiaoxiao. She wondered if her junior sister would be scared by herself.

"Okay, everyone, replenish your energy, we'll catch up too." As the person in charge of this operation, Yang Qingfeng was very worried about his two junior sisters, who were still missing. This secret realm was full of dangers.

In this secret realm, which was abuzz with excitement due to the extraordinary phenomenon of the treasure, the scene was noisy and chaotic. Disciples from various sects pushed and shouted, all trying to get as close as possible to the center of the spiritual energy vortex.

Xu Xiaoxiao and her group hid in a concealed spot, their eyes fixed on every move in the arena. At this moment, the light of the spiritual energy vortex grew stronger and stronger, stinging people's eyes. The intense spiritual energy fluctuations were like a surging tide, impacting everything around them wave after wave. The edge of the vortex radiated light, like a blazing sun exuding a terrifying aura, making those who approached feel fear.

Xu Xiaoxiao continued searching through the crowd, her eyes filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her lips pursed unconsciously. Lin Yu stood to the side, his gaze shifting back and forth between the crowd and Xu Xiaoxiao, occasionally waving his folding fan to try and dispel the tense atmosphere around him.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd, and someone shouted, "Make way! Make way!" A dozen or so disciples dressed in white robes with the words "Huitian Sect" printed on them were seen forcibly pushing their way forward.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked closely and saw that the clothing was the symbol of the Huitian Sect. Her heart skipped a beat, and she excitedly grabbed Lin Yu's arm, saying, "Brother Lin, I see my senior brothers and sisters!" Her eyes widened, sparkling with surprise.

Lin Yu looked in the direction she pointed and nodded slightly: "It seems that your fellow disciples have also been attracted by this strange phenomenon."

Xu Xiaoxiao stood up impatiently, completely disregarding the danger of being exposed, and wanted to run towards her fellow disciples. Lin Yu quickly reached out and grabbed her, reminding her with a solemn expression, "Miss Xu, be careful, the situation here is complicated."

Xu Xiaoxiao finally came to her senses, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down, but her eyes remained fixed on the group of Huitian Sect disciples.

Meanwhile, Yang Qingfeng was leading Yuan Mengyao and the others through the crowd with difficulty. Yuan Mengyao's hair was a little messy, with a few strands sticking to her sweaty cheeks, but her eyes were incredibly firm as she followed closely behind Yang Qingfeng.

As she walked, she kept looking around, muttering to herself, "I hope I can find Junior Sister Xiaoxiao soon."

Suddenly, Yuan Mengyao seemed to have discovered something. Her eyes lit up, and she tugged hard at Yang Qingfeng's sleeve, excitedly shouting, "Senior Brother Yang, look over there, isn't that Junior Sister Xiaoxiao?"

She pointed in the general direction of Xu Xiaoxiao's location, leaning forward as if she couldn't wait to rush over there.

Yang Qingfeng looked in the direction she pointed and saw a familiar figure appearing and disappearing in the gaps in the crowd. Although he couldn't see clearly, the figure and temperament filled him with hope.

"It seems so. Everyone be careful, let's go take a look." His expression brightened, and his tone became urgent. He quickened his pace and gestured for the other disciples to follow.

As they drew closer, Xu Xiaoxiao finally saw Yang Qingfeng and Yuan Mengyao's faces clearly. She could no longer contain her excitement, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. She shouted, "Senior Brother Yang! Senior Sister Yuan!" She waved her arms, her face beaming with excitement.

Upon hearing the call, Yang Qingfeng and Yuan Mengyao confirmed that it was Xu Xiaoxiao. Yuan Mengyao's eyes reddened, and her lips curled up in a smile as she excitedly replied, "Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, we've finally found you!" With that, she quickened her pace and ran towards Xu Xiaoxiao, and the two embraced tightly.

"Senior Sister Yuan, I miss you all so much. I'm so afraid I'll never see you again," Xu Xiaoxiao said, her voice choked with emotion as she hugged Yuan Mengyao tightly.

"Silly girl, we were so worried about you," Yuan Mengyao gently patted Xu Xiaoxiao's back, her eyes full of concern.

Yang Qingfeng stepped forward, a relieved smile on his face, and patted Xu Xiaoxiao on the shoulder: "It's good that you found her. You've suffered a lot these past few days."

Xu Xiaoxiao wiped away her tears and looked at Yang Qingfeng: "Senior Brother Yang, I'm fine, and I've even made a lot of new friends."

She turned to Lin Yu and the others and introduced them, saying, "This is Young Master Lin Yu, and these are all my good friends who fought alongside me in the secret realm." She then introduced them to each of them.

Lin Yu bowed slightly and clasped his hands in greeting: "I have long admired the names of the Huitian Sect. It is a pleasure to meet you all today."

Yang Qingfeng and the others quickly returned the greeting. After some pleasantries, the surrounding crowd continued to surge wildly toward the spiritual energy vortex, creating a deafening noise. However, this did not diminish their joy at the reunion.

Yang Qingfeng looked around and saw that everyone was only missing Ning Qingwan to complete the group. "Junior Sister Xu, have you seen Qingwan?"

Upon hearing Ning Qingwan's name, Xu Xiaoxiao's expression turned serious. After all, they were from the same sect, and she didn't want anything to happen to her. "At the beginning, Senior Sister Ning was with me. When we came back, we met..." Xu Xiaoxiao recounted the whole story of Ning Qingwan's disappearance to Yang Qingfeng, asking him to analyze whether Ning Qingwan had left on her own or had been taken away.

Yang Qingfeng frowned after hearing this. "Junior Sister Ning must have her own plans. We'll ask her about it when we meet her again." He thought to himself that this junior sister was scheming and must want to monopolize the Green Water Grass. Oh well, let's see what fate has in store for her.