Seven Mysterious Spaces: My Rise to Power in the Cultivation World

Chapter 231 Perils in the Depths of the Spirit Realm

Zhuang Yu felt the aura from the depths of the spirit realm getting closer and closer, like a lurking beast slowly awakening. The oppressive feeling in the air also increased, making it difficult to even breathe.

His eyes sharpened, his relaxed expression replaced by vigilance, and his clenched fists cracked as his spiritual energy began to circulate within him like a surging river.

The surrounding air seemed to be frozen by this invisible aura, solidifying into a hard block of ice, so quiet it was suffocating. Only Zhuang Yu's heartbeat could be heard clearly, thumping in his ears.

This spirit world seemed far more complex than he had imagined, and danger lurked everywhere.

His previous achievements are perhaps insignificant in the face of true powerhouses.

Zhuang Yu raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the dim surroundings. The jagged rocks on the cave walls seemed to have become menacing, silently mocking his ignorance.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Especially in times like these, it's crucial to maintain a clear head; otherwise, you'll only find yourself in an even more dangerous situation.

"Are you... alright?" Wang Yao walked to his side and asked softly.

A hint of worry lingered in her clear eyes, and her gentle, calm tone seemed to soothe Zhuang Yu's anxiety.

Zhuang Yu turned his head, looked at Wang Yao, and nodded slightly to indicate that he was alright.

He knew that now was not the time to panic.

We must find a solution as soon as possible in order to survive in this perilous spirit world.

He gripped the bead tightly in his hand, feeling the powerful energy contained within it, and his heart calmed down a little.

Just then, a thought suddenly entered his mind, like a lightning bolt piercing the dark night sky, making his eyes light up.

Suddenly, Zhuang Yu remembered a special concealment technique in the mysterious space…

Zhuang Yu recalled a concealment technique called "Concealment Technique" recorded in the mysterious space.

This technique is not simply about invisibility, but about merging one's aura with the surrounding environment, like a drop of water entering the sea, leaving no trace.

In the blink of an eye, Zhuang Yu immediately activated his cultivation technique and silently recited the incantation.

A faint golden light emanated from his body, then quickly dissipated, as if he had merged into the surrounding darkness, his figure gradually becoming blurred, as transparent as air.

The owner of that powerful aura paused noticeably the moment Zhuang Yu disappeared. It seemed to have lost its target, pacing back and forth, letting out a low roar, as restless as a wild beast that had lost its prey.

Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile.

This Concealment Technique is truly amazing; even such a powerful being could not detect his presence.

However, the owner of this powerful aura did not give up.

It let out a deafening roar, and a visible surge of spiritual energy rippled outwards from it.

This spiritual energy fluctuation was extremely powerful. Wherever it passed, space began to distort and deform, making cracking sounds, as if it would collapse at any moment.

The surrounding rocks were shattered by this powerful force, turning into dust that flew into the air, forming a cloud of dust that blotted out the sun.

Zhuang Yu felt as if the space around him was boiling water, constantly churning. He had to move carefully, controlling his aura to avoid being detected by the powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.

He felt waves of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.

The trees around him were uprooted, the rocks were crushed into powder, and the once lush jungle was instantly turned into a wasteland.

"This won't do. Although the Concealment Technique can hide my figure, it can't completely withstand this powerful spiritual energy fluctuation. I must find a way to get rid of it!" Zhuang Yu thought to himself.

His eyes darted around, his mind racing as he searched for a solution.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened as he looked at a large rock not far away.

The enormous boulder, as big as a small mountain, stood amidst the ruins, unmoved by the violent fluctuations of spiritual energy, like a safe haven.

“Perhaps, I can…” Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, about to take action, when he heard Wang Yao’s voice in his ear: “Be careful!”

Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a sly smile, deliberately revealing a trace of his aura, like a firefly flickering in the night, fleeting and ephemeral.

This faint aura, however, acted like a lighthouse in the darkness, instantly attracting the attention of the owner of that powerful aura.

It let out an excited roar, and its massive body shot through the air like an arrow, heading straight for Zhuang Yu.

The air was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound. The surrounding trees were snapped in half by the powerful impact, and sand and stones flew everywhere, blotting out the sun.

A glint flashed in Zhuang Yu's eyes. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his figure flickering like a ghost as he darted toward the huge rock.

He rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. As if summoned, the surrounding spiritual energy surged wildly towards him, forming a massive vortex around him.

He slammed his hands down on the ground, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy instantly flowed into the earth, forming a massive spiritual energy trap along a pre-set trajectory.

"Roar!" The owner of that powerful aura rushed into the trap without any warning. Before he could react, he was bound by an invisible spiritual force.

Its massive body shuddered violently, letting out an angry roar as it struggled frantically with its limbs, but it could not break free from the spiritual energy trap.

The powerful spiritual energy contained within the trap was like countless chains, tightly binding it and constantly contracting, as if trying to crush it into pieces.

Seeing this, Zhuang Yu clasped his hands together and shouted, "Break!" His spiritual power poured out like a flood bursting its banks, transforming into countless sharp spiritual blades that pierced the air with a sharp whooshing sound, heading towards the bound behemoth.

"Agh!" A shrill scream echoed through the heavens and earth as the enormous creature was pierced by a blade of spiritual energy, its blood splattering and staining the surrounding land red.

It struggled frantically, but to no avail. More and more wounds appeared on its body, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Its breath gradually weakened, and it finally collapsed to the ground, motionless.

Zhuang Yu slowly landed on the ground, looked at the enormous creature lying on the ground, and let out a long sigh of relief.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

However, just when he thought the crisis was over, he heard a faint voice coming from the enormous creature: "You... think this is the end?"

Zhuang Yu looked at the fallen behemoth, but he did not relax at all; on the contrary, he became even more vigilant.

Although this thing exudes a powerful aura, it always feels like something is missing.

A chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and he turned around abruptly.

Behind them, a figure dressed in a black robe slowly emerged, as if walking out of the void.

The figure was tall and imposing, its face hidden in the shadow of its hood, making it impossible to see its exact features. However, the aura emanating from it was several times stronger than that of the previous behemoth, as unfathomable as an abyss.

"Who... are you?" Zhuang Yu asked in a deep voice, a slight tremor in his voice.

The figure did not answer, but slowly raised its head, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes that shone with a chilling light, like burning flames.

It stretched out its right hand, and a powerful suction force instantly pulled the enormous creature lying on the ground towards it. The enormous creature rapidly shrank in the air and finally turned into a ball of black energy, which merged into the figure's body.

Zhuang Yu was shocked, and then he realized that the huge creature he had seen before was actually just an avatar of the black-robed figure!

The real enemy was far more powerful than he had imagined!

"The real battle is only just beginning." The black-robed figure spoke in a deep voice, as if it came from the depths of hell, carrying a hint of mockery and cruelty.

Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the fear in his heart. He gripped the bead in his hand tightly, and his spiritual power surged wildly within him, preparing to face this life-or-death battle.

The surrounding spiritual energy began to stir, as if drawn by some force, and frantically converged towards the black-robed figure.

The world was filled with changing colors, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and a powerful pressure enveloped the entire space, making people feel suffocated.

Zhuang Yu and the black-robed figure faced off, the air thick with tension, like a taut string about to snap.

"Are you ready to die?" The voice of the black-robed figure rang out again, carrying a chilling killing intent.

Zhuang Yu did not answer, but stared firmly at his opponent, his spiritual power surging in his hands, ready for battle.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile.

"It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious!"