From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 181 Spirit Array Mist: Exploring a New Path

The vortex swallowed me, and when I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a misty, ethereal atmosphere.

The dense spiritual energy was almost tangible, pressing down on my breathing, a stark contrast to the gentle spiritual energy I felt when I broke through the outer spiritual array.

This place feels more like an independent world, a...

A new maze.

An uneasy premonition coiled around my heart like vines, and the oppressive feeling around me grew stronger, like an invisible hand slowly tightening.

I suppressed my unease and tried my best to remain calm.

Based on past experience, I began to search for the location of the formation's core.

The core of the formation is usually the place with the most concentrated spiritual energy, and it is also the key to breaking the formation.

I cautiously probed the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuations, step by step venturing deeper into this misty space.

However, after walking and stopping, going around and around, I found myself seemingly...

We've returned to square one.

what happened?

My mind was filled with doubts.

Is it...

Are we stuck in a vicious cycle?

Once the thought entered my mind, it wouldn't go away, making me increasingly anxious.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and carefully observed my surroundings again.

However, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find any breakthrough.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to mock me, swirling and leaping around me as if laughing at my confusion and helplessness.

I began to experience inner conflict, constantly questioning my own judgment. Was my previous success just a fluke?

Could it be that I simply lack the ability to break the spirit array, and all of this is just...

A joke?

"No, it can't be!" I whispered, trying to dispel the negative emotions in my heart.

I, Xiao Yao, will never admit defeat easily!

Just when I was about to give up, a faint voice came from the depths of the mist: "It seems you've run into some trouble..." The voice was both familiar and unfamiliar, which gave me a jolt.

who is it?

The sound grew closer, and gradually, a figure emerged from the mist.

It was that master of array formations!

He stroked his beard and looked at me with a half-smile: "What, are you trapped?" I gritted my teeth, didn't say anything, and just stared at him stubbornly.

I didn't want to show weakness in front of him, especially when I was in such a sorry state.

“This spirit array is full of hidden secrets and cannot be broken by brute force alone.” He said, pointing to my feet, “Look, what is this?” I looked down and saw a faint circle of runes under my feet, faintly visible, which I had not noticed before.

"Is this... a mark left by someone before us?" I asked uncertainly.

“Indeed,” the array master nodded. “This is a misleading trap left by those who explored this array before. Look, these runes, seemingly pointing the way, are actually leading you astray.” I suddenly understood; no wonder I had been going in circles!

It turns out I've been being led by the nose by these runes all along!

Just then, I heard Su Yao's sharp and sarcastic voice coming from outside the mist: "Xiao Yao, give up! You have no chance of breaking this spirit array! You're just a good-for-nothing, so don't embarrass yourself here!" Her voice was like a sharp thorn, piercing my heart.

I clenched my fists, trying to suppress the anger in my heart.

I can't let her distract me. I must break this spirit array and prove it to her!

Li Yunfei's voice followed, tinged with sarcasm: "Su Yao, don't say that. Maybe she can create a miracle, haha!" He thought I would be trapped in this trap for a long time, little did he know that I had already found a way out.

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and banished all my distracting thoughts.

I began to re-examine the entire spirit array, no longer focusing on the misleading runes, but concentrating on the flow of spiritual energy.

Gradually, I felt as if I had become one with the entire spirit array. I could feel the pulse of spiritual energy and the breath of the array.

Just then, I suddenly sensed something unusual, a very subtle fluctuation of spiritual energy that was completely out of sync with the surrounding spiritual energy.

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at a corner of the spirit array.

There, it seems...

Something is calling to me.

"Could it be..." I murmured to myself, a strange excitement welling up inside me.

I slowly walked in that direction, one step, two steps...

"Halt!" the array master suddenly shouted.

I stopped in my tracks and looked at him, puzzled. "What's wrong?"

"That's the core of the formation, and also the most dangerous place." The formation master's expression was solemn. "A slight mistake could lead to utter destruction." His warning sent a chill down my spine, but I had already made up my mind.

“I trust my gut feeling,” I said firmly, and then continued walking forward.

As I drew closer, the strange fluctuations of spiritual energy grew stronger, and my heart beat faster and faster.

I know I'm getting closer and closer to the truth.

Just then, the ground beneath my feet suddenly cracked open, and a powerful suction force pulled me down.

I was startled and quickly steadied myself, but I was still sucked down.

I fell heavily to the ground, and everything went black.

After a while, my eyes adjusted to the darkness, and I found myself in a narrow passage.

The walls on both sides of the passage were covered with intricate runes, shimmering with an eerie light.

"Heh, I didn't expect you to actually find this place." A cold voice came from the depths of the passage.

My heart tightened, and I looked warily in the direction from which the sound came.

A dark figure slowly emerged from the darkness; it was none other than the mysterious array master—Ghost Shadow.

"Who are you?" I asked in a cold voice.

“Who I am is not important,” the ghostly figure said with a sinister smile. “What is important is that you will soon become my sacrifice.” As soon as he finished speaking, the runes on both sides of the passage suddenly lit up, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy rushed towards me.

I quickly channeled my spiritual energy to defend myself, but I was still forced to retreat repeatedly by the shockwave.

Damn!

This spiritual attack is incredibly powerful!

I gritted my teeth, trying to suppress the surging blood and qi within me.

I can't give up, I must find a way out!

I began to carefully observe the runes around me, trying to find patterns in them.

Suddenly, a bold idea struck me.

I took a deep breath, mobilized all the spiritual energy in my body, and then suddenly struck the wall of the passage with a palm.

With a deafening roar, the runes on the wall fluctuated violently, and then...

Lost!

"What?!" Ghost exclaimed, clearly not expecting me to do this.

I sneered and struck out with my palm again, and another set of runes disappeared.

I knew my chance had come!

I kept attacking the runes on the wall, and one by one the runes disappeared, and the passage became brighter and brighter.

"No...impossible!" The ghostly voice was filled with terror. "How could you...break my formation!"

I ignored him and continued attacking the runes.

Finally, the last rune disappeared, the passage was fully illuminated, and the exit was right in front of us!

"You...you wait!" the ghostly figure roared unwillingly, then disappeared into the darkness.

I ignored him and headed straight for the exit.

At the exit, a familiar figure was waiting for me...

“Chen…” I rushed into Wen Chen’s arms, and his scent made me feel safe.

"I'm so glad you're alright." He hugged me tightly, his voice still carrying a hint of fear.

I lifted my head from his embrace and gave him a reassuring smile.

"I'm fine. Look, I even found a hidden passage!"

The array master stepped forward in surprise and carefully observed the entrance to the passage behind me.

He stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

"I never expected you to actually find it. Even I hadn't discovered this passage." His words drew gasps from those around him, and Li Yunfei and Su Yao's faces turned extremely grim.

I proudly raised my chin, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

See? Even without spiritual roots, I can still be stronger than you!

Elder Murong also came over. He looked at the entrance of the passage with a solemn expression, then at me, and said in a deep voice, "The dangers of this passage are unknown. Xiao Yao, you should think carefully." I nodded without hesitation: "I have made up my mind. I want to go in and take a look!" Wen Chen held my hand and gave me an encouraging look.

"I'll accompany you."

I took a deep breath, took Wen Chen's hand, and stepped into the passage together.

The passage was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. The walls on both sides of the passage were covered with ancient runes, which emitted a faint light, illuminating our way forward.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy emanated from the depths of the passage, sending a chill down my spine.

"Watch out!" Wen Chen suddenly pulled me behind him, and a sharp sword aura swept past us, leaving a deep mark on the wall.

I was startled and quickly summoned my flying sword, cautiously looking around.

In the darkness, a pair of scarlet eyes slowly lit up, accompanied by a low growl.

"What is this?" I asked in a low voice, gripping the flying sword in my hand tightly.

Wen Chen's expression also turned serious. He said in a deep voice, "It seems this passage isn't as simple as we thought..." Before he could finish speaking, a rustling sound suddenly came from the darkness, growing closer and more intense...

I gripped Wen Chen's hand tightly, and felt his hand tremble slightly.

He whispered, "Yao'er..."