Transmigrated into the villain? Watch my epic comeback in the ethereal fairy realm!

Chapter 113 A Perilous Journey, Beset by Dangers

Dai Yao followed the strange fluctuation of fortune, her eyes firm and determined. This fluctuation of fortune was erratic, as if deliberately provoking her, and finally pointed to a dark cave deep within the Demon Palace.

The cave was eerie and sinister, like the palace of the King of Hell, completely dark except for the faint outlines that could be seen. A suffocating sense of oppression permeated the air; the aura seemed tangible, touching her skin and making Dai Yao's hair stand on end. As soon as she approached, Dai Yao felt as if countless eyes were watching her from the shadows, and she could almost hear faint breathing sounds. The feeling was even more terrifying than being watched by her homeroom teacher while doing homework.

Based on past experience, this kind of place would definitely be full of traps and mechanisms, possibly a death trap. Dai Yao was prepared for a fierce battle and rolled up her sleeves, ready to get started. However, once inside, everything was calm and quiet; there was nothing there, not even a spider web.

Wait, something's not right! This is like playing a game, where you're right in front of the boss's room, but when you open the door, it's completely empty. That's even scarier than a boss suddenly popping out of the room. Dai Yao's heart was pounding like a drum. She could hear her own heartbeat, and at the same time, she felt a strong sense of conspiracy permeating the air.

This place is incredibly eerie! Dai Yao cautiously ventured inside, taking each step with extreme care, afraid of triggering some kind of trap. But as she walked, she realized she seemed to be lost. The cave's interior was complex, like a giant maze, with every passage looking exactly the same, making it impossible to tell which way was which.

"No way, are we playing hide-and-seek?" Dai Yao couldn't help but complain.

Just then, a chilling voice came from behind her, a voice like an icy snake slithering across her skin, making Dai Yao shiver involuntarily: "Are you looking for me?" Dai Yao calmed herself down, silently chanting, "Stay calm, we can win." Her mind raced, feeling like she had brought all the books to an open-book final exam, only to find she couldn't answer a single question. Just as she was scratching her head in frustration, a sudden flash of inspiration struck her. Wait a minute, she had a cheat code!

Dai Yao concentrated, carefully sensing the flow of the surrounding energy. Good heavens, the energy fluctuations were incredibly strong; she could almost see it pulsating like flickering electricity, crackling incessantly. Following these subtle differences in energy, Dai Yao navigated the maze like a snake, turning left and right, and surprisingly, she actually found the correct path!

"That's awesome! As expected of me!" Dai Yao felt a surge of joy. It felt like suddenly finding a powerful artifact in a game, it was incredibly satisfying.

However, her joy turned to sorrow. Just when she thought she was about to pass the level, she suddenly heard a "crack" sound under her feet, and then the ground began to sink. Dai Yao was completely stunned. What was going on? Was she playing free fall?

"Oh my god!" Before Dai Yao could finish shouting, countless flames suddenly surged out from around them. The flames seemed to have a life of their own, rushing towards them with ridiculously high temperatures. Dai Yao felt as if her skin was being licked by tongues of fire, the pain unbearable. At the same time, Zi Ling and Ling Feng also fell in, their faces deathly pale, clearly terrified by this sudden turn of events.

"What's going on?!" Zi Ling exclaimed.

The mysterious figure grabbed Dai Yao's hand. His hand was dry and strong, and his eyes were firm: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

The Blood Demon Elder's figure also appeared in the flames. His face was gloomy and his tone was icy: "Dai Yao, you really are here! Today is your death day!" Dai Yao was so frightened by the sudden free fall that she almost lost her soul. If the mysterious figure hadn't caught her in time, she would probably be smashed into a pulp by now.

"Thanks, bro!" Dai Yao patted the mysterious figure's hand gratefully, then quickly entered battle mode.

This was no joke; falling into a fire pit wasn't a free sauna—you might end up as a roast suckling pig! The mysterious figure stood in front, like a mobile firewall, absorbing most of the damage. Dai Yao frantically searched for the flames' weaknesses, feeling like she was playing an escape room game—time was tight, the task was demanding, and one wrong move could end the game.

Zi Ling and Ling Feng also joined the battle. Zi Ling wielded her magical weapon; although her combat strength was not strong, she could find the right moment to swing it, emitting a faint light that briefly interfered with the Blood Demon Elder's vision. Although Ling Feng's spiritual power was almost exhausted, he still managed to withstand the flames to protect Zi Ling. His body was surrounded by flames, and he could feel the intense heat, but he gritted his teeth and persevered.

"Why is this fire never going to stop?!" Zi Ling waved the magical artifact in her hand, feeling like she was fanning a bellows, and was panting heavily.

Lingfeng said with a bitter face, "My spiritual power is almost exhausted, I feel like I'm going to turn into a kebab..."

As the flames grew stronger, everyone felt like they were about to turn into a barbecue set meal.

At this critical moment, Dai Yao suddenly discovered that the flames' attacks were actually patterned! After each attack, there would be a brief pause, as if they were charging up for a powerful attack.

"Fantastic! We've found the loophole!" Dai Yao's eyes lit up. She felt like a warrior who had groped in the dark for a long time and suddenly saw the light of day. She took a deep breath and poured all her energy into the attack like a river bursting its banks. The attack, carrying an unstoppable momentum, suddenly blasted out during the pause in the flames. "Boom!" With a loud bang, the flames seemed to be torn open by an irresistible force, and some of the flames scattered and fled like startled birds. In that instant, Dai Yao felt as if she had the entire battle under control. The sense of accomplishment from turning the tide of battle over a dangerous situation surged into her heart like a tidal wave.

The mysterious figure seized the opportunity and, in coordination with Dai Yao's attack, the two worked together to carve out a path to survival in the sea of ​​fire!

"Wow! You truly are my good brother!" Dai Yao excitedly gave the mysterious figure a thumbs up.

Caught off guard by this sudden counterattack, the Blood Demon Elder's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth: "Dai Yao, do you think you can escape like this? Dream on!" A blood-red longsword suddenly appeared in his hand, its blade radiating a chilling aura...

Before Elder Blood Demon finished speaking, the blood sword in his hand transformed into a crimson lightning bolt, piercing straight at Dai Yao!

"What the heck! Are you serious?!" Dai Yao exclaimed, pulling the mysterious figure to roll on the ground, barely dodging the fatal blow.

"Brother, hold on!" Dai Yao shouted, drawing his sword and facing the Blood Demon Elder.

"That old man is ruthless!" Dai Yao thought to herself as she parried the Blood Demon Elder's relentless attacks. This wasn't a friendly spar; he was practically trying to chop her into mincemeat!

"Old man, do you have any manners?" Dai Yao retorted while parrying, "Bullying young people by relying on your age, doesn't your conscience hurt?" At this moment, as the Blood Demon Elder attacked, the surrounding flames danced with the rhythm of his words and attacks, as if cheering him on. Under the reflection of the flames, Dai Yao looked disdainful and retorted with even sharper words. At the same time, when Dai Yao spoke, the surrounding flames paused for a moment, as if intimidated by her aura.

The Blood Demon Elder snorted coldly, his attacks becoming even more ferocious: "Sharp tongue! Today I'll show you what it means to respect the elderly and care for the young!"

Dai Yao felt immense pressure. This old guy truly lived up to his reputation as a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator; his strength was unfathomable!

"Brother, I'm in a real emergency!" Dai Yao shouted to the mysterious figure. "If you don't help soon, your lovely Yao-mei will perish!"

The mysterious figure, who had been silently protecting Dai Yao, finally intervened when he saw her in dire straits. With a flash, he appeared behind the Blood Demon Elder, his expression cold and stern, and struck out with a palm! This seemingly light palm strike contained immense power, directly forcing the Blood Demon Elder back several steps.

"Well done, brother!" Dai Yao took the opportunity to catch her breath and gave the mysterious figure a thumbs up.

However, just when they thought the crisis was over, a sinister laugh came from deep within the cave.

"Hehehe... Interesting, interesting..." A dark figure slowly appeared, emanating a powerful evil aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Dai Yao exchanged a glance with the mysterious figure, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart...

Who is that dark figure?

"Looks like there's going to be a good show today..." The shadowy figure's hoarse voice echoed in the cave, like a whisper from hell.