Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 170 Demon Realm

Xu Xiaoxiao stood cautiously on the edge of a cliff, looking down into the deep darkness. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the sound of the wind whistling in her ears.

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew up from below, its force like a thousand horses galloping past, carrying an irresistible power.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt her foot slip, and she instantly lost her balance, falling towards the cliff. She was shocked and instinctively cried out, "Senior Brother!"

Upon hearing the shouts, Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng's hearts leaped into their throats. Without a second thought, they immediately leaped towards Xu Xiaoxiao, each grabbing one of her hands.

However, the gust of wind was far too powerful, like an invisible giant hand that mercilessly pulled the three of them toward the cliff. Despite Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng’s best efforts to steady themselves, they were no match for the powerful force, and the three of them were swept into the abyss of the cliff.

The cliff was bottomless, and they plummeted rapidly, with the whistling wind and Xu Xiaoxiao's screams all around them. Jiang Jingzhi gritted his teeth and kept circulating his spiritual energy, trying to find a chance to stabilize himself. Mu Zhusheng was also determined and did her best.

Just when they felt they were about to despair and fall into endless darkness, suddenly, a strange light flashed below, and a magic circle exuding a mysterious aura appeared before them.

Before they could react, the three of them were enveloped in the light of the magic array. After a dazzling moment, the surrounding scenery changed instantly, and they found themselves in a vast sea.

Jiang Jingzhi, being a highly skilled cultivator, regained consciousness the moment he fell into the water. He burst out of the water and quickly looked around. Before him stretched an endless sea with surging waves, but he couldn't see his junior sister Xu Xiaoxiao or junior brother Mu Zhusheng.

His heart clenched instantly, and he shouted, "Xiaoxiao! Zhusheng!" However, only the sound of crashing waves and howling wind answered him, and his voice was quickly swallowed up by the vast sea.

Jiang Jingzhi's eyes were filled with anxiety and worry. Ignoring his exhaustion, he immediately channeled his spiritual power and swam swiftly across the sea, trying to find his companions.

Xu Xiaoxiao fell into the surging sea along with the three of them. The icy water instantly submerged her. The huge impact and fear made her head spin. Before she could react, everything went black and she fell into a coma.

Unconscious, she drifted helplessly in the raging waves like a fallen leaf, being relentlessly battered and shoved by the surf.

After an unknown amount of time, a fierce wave surged high, throwing Xu Xiaoxiao violently against the rocks on the shore. Her body crashed heavily against the hard rocks with a dull thud, but she remained completely unconscious.

Just then, a mermaid returning from a trip happened to pass by. Her name was Lan Ji. She had a pair of blue eyes like the deep ocean, and her smooth, dark blue curly hair floated gently in the water. Her hair was adorned with crystal-clear pearl accessories, which shimmered with a charming luster as she swam. She was as beautiful as a dream.

Lan Ji swam closer to the reef and saw Xu Xiaoxiao, who was unconscious. She tilted her head slightly, curiously examining the unfamiliar creature in front of her, her eyes full of doubt.

She circled Xu Xiaoxiao several times, carefully observing her appearance, but she couldn't figure out what kind of demon Xu Xiaoxiao was.

In her knowledge, she had never seen such a strange creature, which had no characteristics of a demon race and no demonic aura, yet could still take human form, because she had never seen a creature like a human before.

Lan Ji frowned, reached out and gently poked Xu Xiaoxiao, trying to wake her up, but Xu Xiaoxiao remained unresponsive.

She hesitated for a moment, thinking to herself, "This creature has an unknown origin and looks so strange. I should take it back and ask Grandpa Turtle. He's very knowledgeable and might know what it is."

Having made up her mind, Lan Ji carefully lifted Xu Xiaoxiao up, letting her body float in her arms.

Then, she swam towards the deep sea, her beautiful blue fish tail swaying. Along the way, Lan Ji would occasionally look down at Xu Xiaoxiao, her eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and worry. She quickened her pace, hoping to return to her clan as soon as possible and solve this mystery.

As Lan Ji ventured deeper, the surrounding light grew dimmer, and the mysterious atmosphere of the deep sea intensified. Various strange sea creatures swam past them, emitting faint light, as if illuminating their path.

Finally, Lan Ji arrived at a huge coral reef, the home of her people—the territory of the deep-sea mermaids.

Lan Ji passed through the crevices of the coral reef and entered a spacious cave. The cave was filled with soft blue light, and various rare seashells and gems were inlaid on the cave walls, radiating a charming brilliance. Lan Ji gently placed Xu Xiaoxiao on the cave floor, then turned and swam into the depths of the cave to find Grandpa Turtle.

Not long after, Lan Ji swam back with a huge old tortoise. The tortoise's shell was covered with the marks of time, but its eyes were full of wisdom and kindness. It slowly swam to Xu Xiaoxiao's side, carefully looked at her, and a hint of surprise flashed in its eyes.

"Grandpa Turtle, look at her! What kind of creature is she? I've never seen anything like her before. She doesn't have any demonic aura," Lan Ji asked anxiously.

Grandpa Turtle pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "This child doesn't seem to be one of our demon race. She has a unique aura, like spiritual energy fluctuations from the cultivation world. However, why she is here and why she is unconscious will probably only be known after she wakes up."

Lan Ji was filled with shock and curiosity after hearing Grandpa Turtle's words. She had only ever seen humans in books, and she never imagined that she would actually see the legendary humans today. She looked at Xu Xiaoxiao with curiosity again, thinking to herself, "People from the cultivation world? This is truly unbelievable. What exactly did she go through to end up in such a state?"

Grandpa Turtle saw that Xu Xiaoxiao, a young girl, was only half alive and couldn't bear to leave her alone. He knew that no human had appeared in the demon realm for tens of thousands of years, and he didn't know whether her appearance now was a blessing or a curse. He decided to wait until she woke up and ask her.

Grandpa Turtle fed Xu Xiaoxiao a pill and instructed Lan Ji to take good care of the human woman. He had been out of the public eye for a long time. Could it be that something big had happened that he hadn't noticed? No, he had to hurry to the observatory to check.

Under Lan Ji's meticulous care, Xu Xiaoxiao's health gradually improved. Her originally pale face gradually regained a rosy hue, and the wounds on her body left from hitting the reef were healing at a visible speed thanks to the miraculous effects of Grandpa Turtle's pills.

After an unknown period of unconsciousness, Xu Xiaoxiao's consciousness slowly awoke from the abyss of darkness. Her eyelids trembled slightly, her long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.

What comes into view is a strange and dreamlike space. The cave walls are inlaid with various rare seashells and gemstones, emitting a soft and charming blue light, making the entire space look like a dream.

Xu Xiaoxiao was somewhat dazed, not yet fully awake from the chaotic state of unconsciousness. Her mind was blank, and her gaze slowly moved, landing on the beautiful woman by the stone bed who was resting her chin on her hand, staring intently at her.

The beauty has smooth blue hair, and her deep blue eyes, as deep as the ocean, sparkle with curiosity and surprise. Her pointed ears make her look both mysterious and cute.

Countless questions flashed through Xu Xiaoxiao's mind, but she felt no fear whatsoever. In this unfamiliar yet beautiful environment, the lovely woman in front of her seemed to give her a strange sense of familiarity.

She subconsciously raised her hand and gently touched Lan Ji's hair, murmuring, "So soft, like silk..."

Lan Ji was staring intently at Xu Xiaoxiao, hoping she would wake up soon, when Xu Xiaoxiao touched her. She was slightly startled at first, but then she realized what was happening and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and her clear laughter echoed through the cave: "Hehe, you're finally awake! You've been sleeping for so long!" Lan Ji's voice was as melodious as a silver bell, full of vitality.

Looking at Lan Ji's lively and adorable appearance, Xu Xiaoxiao completely let down her guard. She gently sat up, looked around, and asked in confusion, "Where is this? And who are you? How did I get here?"

Her voice was still a little weak, but her eyes revealed a hint of urgency; she desperately wanted to know what she had been through.

Lan Ji excitedly swam around Xu Xiaoxiao, gesturing as she spoke, "This is the territory of the Deep Sea Mermaids! My name is Lan Ji. I found you when you were unconscious, washed ashore on the rocks by the waves. I had never seen a creature like you before, so I brought you back. Grandpa Turtle said you are from the cultivation world, and you have spiritual energy fluctuations on your body! It's amazing!" Lan Ji spoke quickly, her words filled with curiosity and excitement.

As Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Lan Ji's account, she tried hard to recall what had happened: the cliff, the strong wind, the fall... those terrifying images gradually surfaced in her mind. Her expression changed slightly, and she asked anxiously, "What about my senior brother and second senior brother? Where are they? Are they with me?"

Lan Ji shook her head, a hint of disappointment on her face: "I only found you, I didn't see anyone else, but don't worry, maybe they're all safe and sound!" As she spoke, Lan Ji reached out and gently took Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, trying to comfort her.

Xu Xiaoxiao was filled with worry, but she knew there was no use in just anxiously waiting. She looked at Lan Ji gratefully and said, "Thank you, Lan Ji. If it weren't for you, I might have already..."

Lan Ji waved her hand dismissively and said, "No need to thank me! You're so interesting, I wouldn't just stand by and watch you get into trouble! Besides, Grandpa Turtle said he'd take good care of you. By the way, tell me about the cultivation world! I've never been there before, and I'm so curious!" Lan Ji's eyes sparkled with anticipation as she held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand and shook it repeatedly.

Looking at Lan Ji's expectant eyes, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh. She nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll tell you..." So, in this fantastical deep-sea cave, Xu Xiaoxiao began to tell Lan Ji all sorts of interesting stories about the cultivation world. Lan Ji listened with great interest, occasionally letting out exclamations and laughter. Their laughter echoed in the cave for a long time.

Looking at Lan Ji's beautiful fishtail, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but think that the mermaids in fairy tales actually existed, and were very beautiful.

With a heart full of worry and unease, Grandpa Turtle hurriedly swam toward the Star Observatory. The Star Observatory was located in the most secluded corner of the deep-sea mermaid territory, surrounded by a mysterious barrier. Only the most respected elders of the tribe who were proficient in divination were qualified to enter. It was a sacred place where the wisdom of countless ancestors was gathered, and it was the place where the entire deep-sea mermaid tribe predicted good and bad fortune and discerned the secrets of heaven.

He slowly approached the observatory, muttering incantations. As a faint light flashed, the barrier opened automatically, and Grandpa Turtle's figure flashed as he entered this sacred and mysterious place.

Inside the observatory, a huge crystal ball floats in the center, emitting a faint halo. The surrounding walls are covered with ancient and mysterious runes, which shimmer with an eerie light under the dim glow.

Grandpa Turtle took a deep breath, suppressing his inner unease, and slowly swam to the crystal ball. He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and began to mobilize the demonic power within his body.

As he moved, the surrounding seawater began to ripple slightly, and a powerful and mysterious force emanated from his body, converging towards the crystal ball.

Time passed second by second, and Grandpa Turtle's forehead gradually became covered with beads of sweat, and his face grew paler and paler.

Astrology and divination are acts against the will of Heaven. Each attempt to glimpse the secrets of Heaven requires a tremendous amount of demonic power, and the slightest mistake will result in divine retribution.

But at this moment, for the safety of the entire demon realm, Grandpa Turtle couldn't care less about anything else. He gritted his teeth and continued to increase the output of his demonic power.

Finally, the crystal ball began to slowly rotate, and the halo inside the ball grew stronger and stronger. Grandpa Turtle slowly opened his eyes, staring intently at the crystal ball, trying to find a clue in the ever-changing light and shadow. However, everything seemed so blurry, as if an invisible force was interfering with his observation.

Grandpa Turtle's heart tightened. He knew that this crisis was no small matter. It seemed that the heavens were deliberately hiding something. But he did not give up. Instead, he closed his eyes again, concentrated all his mental energy, and continued to fight against that mysterious power.

After an unknown amount of time, Grandpa Turtle felt that most of his demonic power had been used up, and he was exhausted. Just when he was about to give up, a faint light suddenly flashed inside the crystal ball, and then some blurry images gradually appeared.

Grandpa Turtle stared wide-eyed as he carefully observed the scene. He saw that the demon realm was in chaos, with war raging everywhere and countless lives lost. Even this sea was littered with corpses.

Grandpa Turtle's expression grew increasingly solemn. His two white eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his heart was filled with worry. Just as he felt helpless, a woman and several other figures suddenly appeared in the scene. Judging from their clothing, they did not resemble demons, and their faces were obscured. They stood in a radiant light, emanating a powerful and mysterious energy, seemingly resisting a dark force.

Grandpa Turtle's heart stirred. He seemed to understand something. This human girl who suddenly appeared in the demon realm might be the only hope for the demon realm to overcome this crisis. However, he also knew that this hope was so slim. If he was not careful, the entire demon realm would be plunged into an abyss of no return. After ten thousand years, most of the demon race's people still had prejudices against humans.

Grandpa Turtle slowly withdrew his demonic power, and the crystal ball gradually stopped spinning and returned to calm. He leaned wearily against the wall, pondering to himself. He knew that he had to tell Lan Ji and the other members of his clan as soon as possible, so that they could protect this precious glimmer of hope together.

At the same time, he also understood that if Xu Xiaoxiao wanted to truly unleash her power, he would need to put in more effort and pay a higher price.

Grandpa Turtle took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, and then slowly swam towards the edge of the observatory. Although his steps were somewhat heavy, his eyes revealed a firm belief. He knew that a severe test was about to begin, and he and the entire deep-sea mermaid race would shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the demon realm.