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Chapter 41 Spiritual Power Contest
After passing the spiritual power transformation test, Xu Xiaoxiao stepped down from the competition platform. Qingwan stepped forward with a fake smile and said, "Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, you really passed this round, but there are many more challenges ahead, so don't be careless."
Xu Xiaoxiao noticed that Senior Sister Qingwan's smile seemed a bit forced, but she still politely replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister. I will be careful."
The elder then announced loudly: "The next round is a spiritual power competition. Participants will be paired up and their opponents will be determined by random drawing."
Xu Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat, and she silently prayed: Please don't run into someone too strong.
When she drew lots, her hand trembled slightly. When she unfolded the slip of paper, she was surprised to find that she had drawn a disciple who was known for his bravery and fierceness and his powerful spiritual energy.
When the disciple saw that his opponent was Xu Xiaoxiao, he grinned, revealing two tiger teeth: "Little girl, you're unlucky to have run into me. Don't cry later."
Xu Xiaoxiao clenched her fists, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes: "It's not certain who will win or lose yet!"
Stepping onto the arena, Xu Xiaoxiao summoned Chu Yi and Chu Er to protect her, secretly plotting her tactics.
On the dueling platform, a fierce wind howled, and the surging spiritual energy stirred up clouds of dust, as if veiling the battle in a hazy mist. The shouts and cheers of the crowd below were torn apart by the wind.
Xu Xiaoxiao faced off against her opponent, who was burly and strong. The spiritual energy emanating from his body was like thick black smoke, surging wildly and bringing a sense of oppression.
Xu Xiaoxiao's hair was disheveled, her clothes were tattered, and several places were scorched by spiritual energy, leaving holes. The hem of her clothes fluttered in the strong wind.
She knew that she had no chance of winning by fighting head-on, so she could only dodge while keeping a close eye on her opponent's every move through the gaps in the flying dust.
Each time the opponent launched a strong attack, the spiritual energy exploded, causing the stone platform beneath their feet to tremble slightly, and cracks quietly spread.
Xu Xiaoxiao used the strong wind to dodge to the side, and Chu Yi flew out to block part of the impact. The sand and stones raised blinded the opponent's vision. Chu Er took the opportunity to skim the ground and attack the opponent's ankle like a hidden arrow.
After several rounds, Xu Xiaoxiao's spiritual energy was mostly depleted, and she looked increasingly disheveled, but her gaze remained sharp.
The opponent grew increasingly arrogant, laughing loudly, "Can't take it anymore? Just admit defeat!"
Jiang Jingzhi frowned slightly, anxiously thinking: Junior Sister, hang in there! Quickly find the weakness.
Mu Zhusheng looked worried and shouted with a clenched fist, "Junior Sister, calm down!"
The wind howled even more fiercely, and the sand and stones blinded her, but they also became her cover.
Just then, she finally noticed something: after each powerful attack, her opponent would always become unsteady on their feet and sway when finishing, due to the obstruction of the strong wind and the excessive spiritual power. This was the perfect opening.
At that moment, Xu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, poured out all her remaining spiritual power, and shouted loudly, ordering Chu Yi and Chu Er to take advantage of the wind to launch a feigned attack from both sides.
In an instant, sand and stones flew across the stage. The two main characters, carrying sand and stones, rushed towards their opponents with a whooshing sound, like two agile sandstorm dragons.
The opponent panicked and lost their composure.
Xu Xiaoxiao seized this fleeting opportunity, rushed against the gale and towards her opponent's weakness, gathered her strength in her palm, and unleashed the last of her spiritual energy.
With a "bang," spiritual energy exploded, even the gale paused. The disciple was unable to dodge in time and was struck in the chest, staggering backward with a look of astonishment on his face.
The audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in gasps and cheers.
Upon seeing this, the elder in charge loudly proclaimed, "Xu Xiaoxiao wins!"
As the dust settled and the gale subsided, Xu Xiaoxiao collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, feeling utterly relieved: at least her efforts hadn't been in vain.
Jiang Jingzhi quickly went up to the stage and helped her up, his face full of satisfaction: "Junior Sister, well done!"
Mu Zhusheng followed and patted her on the shoulder: "I knew you could do it!"
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened, and she said softly, "It is thanks to the guidance of my senior brothers that I have the strength to persevere."
With the help of her senior brothers, Xu Xiaoxiao slowly got up. Just as she recovered, Senior Sister Qingwan swayed her hips and walked forward, a half-smile on her face. She said sourly, "Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, you really hit the jackpot. You managed to defeat such a tough opponent. But there's still one more hurdle. Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, you'd better hold on."
Xu Xiaoxiao thought to herself: What's wrong with this senior sister? Why is she speaking so sarcastically today? But she said in a humble and respectful tone: "Senior sister, what matters on the field is real skill. I just paid more attention to a few details."
The elder in charge coughed lightly to quell the noisy discussions below the stage and said loudly, "Everyone, the spiritual power competition has ended. Next is the final round - the exploration of the secret realm. You have half a day to go. The one who brings out the most rare spiritual items wins. This will be a great test of your spiritual power application, adaptability and luck."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her heart filled with trepidation: the secret realm must be fraught with danger, but having come this far, she absolutely could not back down.
As they prepared to enter the secret realm, Mu Zhusheng handed over a Qiankun bag and whispered, "Junior Sister, there are some healing pills and concealment talismans inside. They can save your life in critical moments. Don't act rashly."
Xu Xiaoxiao felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes slightly moist, and she nodded emphatically: "Second Senior Brother, don't worry, I will definitely return safely and live up to your expectations."
Jiang Jingzhi also handed over a dagger, grinning as he said, "Junior Sister, this dagger has been enhanced with spiritual energy; it's incredibly sharp. If you encounter anything unclean, just use it!"
Upon entering the secret realm, a thick, almost tangible mist of spiritual energy rushed towards you, carrying a slight chill. It quickly enveloped you, drastically reducing your field of vision to only two or three meters around you.
Looking up, the sky above the secret realm was a chaotic gray, with no sun, moon, or stars in sight. Thick clouds rolled and surged, occasionally flashing with a mysterious blue light, as if concealing endless secrets, or like pairs of prying eyes, sending chills down one's spine.
The ground beneath our feet was rugged and uneven, scorched and cracked with lush moss, and pungent smoke or biting cold air would occasionally emanate from the cracks.
In the distance, the mountains stretch endlessly, their bodies displaying an eerie blend of purple and blue. The rocks are jagged, some resembling roaring beasts, others twisted and ghostly, as if they could come to life at any moment.
When the surroundings are quiet and deathly still, a mournful roar of a beast, a chilling wind, or an ethereal whisper that is difficult to understand may suddenly erupt, causing unease in one's mind.
In the dense forest, the branches and leaves rustled and whispered, and the vines, like nimble snakes, moved quietly, winding and stretching out. If you were not careful, they would wrap around you, and the more you struggled, the tighter they wrapped around you, and they would greedily absorb your spiritual energy.
Hidden within are numerous strange beasts formed from spiritual energy, their bodies shimmering with light and varying in form. When they attack, they may spew flames, shoot ice shards, or unleash spiritual energy storms, their attacks swift and unpredictable. There are also rare spiritual creatures lurking in the shadows, their blue and golden lights occasionally flashing like stars in the night sky. However, these creatures are often surrounded by deadly traps, with swampy mud pools and turbulent undercurrents. If one is not careful, one will be trapped and quickly swallowed up.
The river was no ordinary one; its water was either scalding hot and reddish, steaming and leaving charred marks in its wake; or it was icy cold, freezing one's limbs instantly upon touch, with a misty chill permeating the surface. Hidden beneath the water were spiritual leeches that would frantically suck spiritual energy and life essence once attached to the water.
The entire secret realm is like a mysterious and dangerous otherworld, fraught with danger at every turn, testing the courage, wisdom, and spiritual prowess of any intruder.