bestfiction Chapter 184 Obtaining the Spirit Orb
Chapter 184 Obtaining the Spirit Orb
Chen Xiao watched Xi Xi and Chu Yanxi quietly from the side, feeling a mix of emotions. He was moved by the deep friendship between them, but also felt a faint, indescribable jealousy.
The jealousy lingered in my heart like a wisp of smoke.
She coughed lightly, as if to dispel these thoughts, then stepped forward and said solemnly, "Xi Xi is absolutely right. We cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom. To this realm, the Empress is like a pillar supporting the sky; to me, she is my closest and most important person. No matter what, we must do our best to resolve this matter."
Chu Yanxi gazed at Chen Xiao, her beautiful eyes filled with worry and reluctance: "But that Chaotic Realm is like a perilous abyss, how can I bear to let you risk your lives for me?"
Chen Xiao shook his head slightly, his eyes as firm as a rock, like a bright, cold star in the night sky: "Mother, there is no need to say more. We have already made up our minds about this matter. The most important thing now is to carefully plan and think about how to successfully enter the Chaos Realm and find the Chaos Spirit Pearl."
Xi Xi nodded in agreement, released Chu Yanxi's hand, and slowly paced around the quiet room, lost in thought.
"The Supreme God once ventured into the realm of chaos and emerged unscathed. Perhaps he left some clues there. However, the Supreme God is now hard to find, and it is extremely difficult to locate him."
Chen Xiao lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "Qian Yi may know the whereabouts of the main god. We can find Qian Yi and ask him for the answer first."
Although Chu Yanxi was still full of doubts, seeing that Chen Xiao and Xi Xi were determined, she knew that it would be futile to dissuade them, so she could only nod silently: "Then you must be very careful. If you encounter any danger, return immediately and do not be reckless."
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi exchanged a glance, both seeing a steely determination deep in each other's eyes.
Subsequently, Chen Xiao and Xi Xi immediately began preparations for exploring the Chaos Realm.
While sending people to search for Qianyi, they also carefully searched through the vast ancient books of the Yuan Realm and the depths of Chu Yanxi's memories for clues about the Chaos Realm, trying to piece together a detailed and accurate map, as well as a good strategy to deal with the many dangers.
Meanwhile, in the imperial court, due to the subtle changes between Chen Xiao and Chu Yanxi, the situation became increasingly turbulent, like the sea before a storm. Various forces were secretly stirring, seemingly patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity to try and gain the greatest benefit in this ever-changing situation.
There was an undercurrent of unrest throughout the court, and people were filled with anxiety.
Chen Xiao knew that neither court affairs nor the exploration of the Chaotic Realm could be neglected in the slightest. She was like a constantly spinning revolving lantern, shuttling back and forth between the palace and the court.
On one hand, he calmly and wisely appeased the court officials and quelled the turmoil in the court; on the other hand, he and Xi Xi racked their brains to plan the journey to the chaotic realm full of unknowns and dangers, hoping only to find a glimmer of hope amidst the many crises, protect Chu Yanxi, and safeguard the peace and tranquility of this realm.
During the long days of waiting for news from Qianyi, Chenxiao and Xixi worked day and night, constantly sorting through the available information.
Xi Xi fully leveraged the unique advantages of her system to delve into the hidden records about the Chaos Realm in the Metaverse database; while Chen Xiao, relying on his extensive experience in the G1 interface, analyzed locations and subtle clues that might be related to the entrance to the Chaos Realm.
One day, Qianyi brought news, like a ray of dawn breaking through the gloom.
It is said that traces left by the chief god have been discovered in a mysterious ruin on the edge of the primordial realm, and there may be key clues to stepping into the realm of chaos hidden there.
Upon hearing the news, Chen Xiao and Xi Xi set off immediately for the mysterious ruins without hesitation.
The ruins seemed shrouded in an ancient and mysterious veil, filled with a profound and distant atmosphere. Various strange runes flickered with a faint light, as if whispering a long-forgotten story.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi cautiously made their way through the ruins, treading on thin ice as they unraveled one trap after another.
Along the way, they encountered phantom attacks controlled by mysterious forces. These phantoms resembled ferocious demons, surging forward menacingly.
Xi Xi swiftly unleashed the system's defensive skills to shield Chen Xiao from the tidal wave of attacks. Chen Xiao, relying on the exquisite spells he learned in the G1 interface, used his keen eyes to find the phantoms' fatal weaknesses and defeat them one by one.
After a difficult and arduous exploration, they finally found a stone slab emitting a faint light deep within the ruins.
The stone slab was covered with strange patterns and obscure characters. Xi Xi concentrated intently and, using the system's analytical function, after a long period of tireless effort, finally deciphered the information on the stone slab.
It turns out that these are the coordinates of a temporary entrance to the Chaos Realm. However, the entrance is only open for a very short time, and each opening is accompanied by a powerful spatial storm that can destroy the world. If you are not careful, you will be swept into the endless spacetime turbulence and never be able to escape.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi knew that time was of the essence and they rushed back to the G1 interface, ready to take action at the critical moment when the entrance opened.
Back on the interface, they bid a reluctant farewell to Chu Yanxi. Chu Yanxi's eyes were full of worry and reluctance, but she also understood that this was a crucial step in changing the fate of the G1 interface, and there was no room for retreat.
The moment the entrance opened, the Chaotic Realm was like a primordial beast awakening, emitting a powerful and suffocating suction force. Chen Xiao and Xi Xi supported each other and resolutely stepped into it.
Upon entering, they were immediately confronted with a raging spatial storm, with howling winds that seemed to scatter their souls into the chaotic void.
Xi Xi used all her strength to stabilize her own system, creating a protective barrier for Chen Xiao and herself that was as clear as glass yet indestructible. Chen Xiao, on the other hand, held his breath and concentrated all his energy, searching for a way forward in the vast chaos raging in the storm.
As the storm subsided slightly, they were shocked to find that the surrounding scenery resembled the deepest hell, with eerie lights flickering in the darkness, and vengeful spirits occasionally howling past, emitting chilling screams that pierced the heart like sharp arrows.
The ground was covered with sharp, jagged rocks, and the sky was filled with blood-red clouds that surged like a turbulent sea of blood, with flashes of blood-red lightning occasionally streaking across the sky, as if divine punishment was descending.
They cautiously explored forward, like travelers walking on thin ice.
Suddenly, a group of enormous, ferocious chaotic beasts swarmed in from all directions like a tidal wave.
These giant beasts had thick hides and powerful attacks, and Chen Xiao and Xi Xi were instantly plunged into a thrilling and fierce battle.
Xi Xi continuously unleashed various system skills, such as agile sprites to disrupt the giant beast's movements, while Chen Xiao, with Xi Xi's powerful assistance, cast incredibly powerful spells, such as a precise hunter attacking the giant beast's vital points.
After a fierce and chaotic battle, they finally repelled the giant beasts, but at a heavy cost, expending a great deal of physical and mental strength and energy, leaving them exhausted.
Continuing on, they discovered a river flowing with a black liquid. The river emitted a pungent and unpleasant odor and seemed to be extremely corrosive, resembling a venomous python coiling and lying in wait.
Chen Xiao quickly took out a protective magic item and carefully crossed the river with Xi Xi.
On the other side of the river, they saw an ancient and mysterious castle, which emitted a faint light.
As they approached the castle, the castle gates slowly opened, and a powerful and mysterious force surged forth from them, as if warmly welcoming their arrival, yet also warning them of the dangers ahead.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi exchanged a glance and walked into the castle without hesitation.
A mysterious and profound atmosphere permeated the castle, and various strange and gorgeous paintings hung on the walls, showcasing the long history and earth-shattering secrets of the Chaos Realm.
Deep within the castle, they finally found the Chaos Orb.
The spirit pearl emitted a soft and holy light, as if it contained endless vitality and hope, or like a sleeping star quietly waiting to be awakened.
However, just as they were about to take the spirit pearl, an incredibly powerful protective barrier appeared out of thin air, like a towering divine mountain blocking their path.
Xi Xi tried to break the barrier, but found it to be as complex as a maze, requiring a lot of time and energy.
At this moment, the dangers within the Chaotic Realm seemed to keenly sense their intentions and surged towards the castle like a tide.
Chen Xiao took a deep breath, steadied herself, and rapidly changed hand seals while chanting incantations. Her magical power surged towards Xi Xi like a surging tide, helping her to break through the seemingly indestructible barrier.
Xi Xi frowned, large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead like broken pearls, but her eyes were as resolute as a burning flame.
Her system light intertwined with Chen Xiao's magic power, like two agile dragons churning in the sea of clouds, gradually eroding the seemingly impenetrable power of the barrier.
At this moment, the danger outside was getting closer and closer like a surging tide. The sharp and piercing howls of the vengeful spirits and the powerful and terrifying roars of the giant beasts intertwined, as if they were about to shatter the whole world, or as if a symphony of the end times was being played.
Suddenly, a colossal chaotic beast, as large as a mountain, burst through the castle's crumbling defenses like an arrow released from a bow, and pounced on Chen Xiao and Xi Xi with overwhelming force.
Without time to think, Chen Xiao resolutely turned around, standing like a towering mountain in front of Xi Xi, casting a shield spell that emitted a dark blue light, like a valiant knight raising his shield to protect the princess behind him.
The colossal beast's massive body slammed into the shield with a deafening roar. Chen Xiao was jolted back several steps like a fallen leaf, and a trickle of bright red blood instantly spilled from the corner of his mouth, resembling a red plum blossom blooming in the cold winter.
"Chen Xiao!" Xi Xi exclaimed anxiously, but she didn't dare to stop breaking the barrier in the slightest.
She gritted her teeth and unleashed the full potential of her system without reservation. The powerful force crashed against the barrier like a surging wave, just as a raging sea crashes against a solid reef.
Under the violent impact of this force, the barrier finally succumbed and a hair-thin crack appeared.
Chen Xiao suppressed the surging blood and qi within him, gracefully wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, steadied himself, and worked together with Xi Xi to pour the remaining strength into the tiny crack like a torrential downpour.
With a crisp, melodious sound that seemed to contain endless hope, the barrier vanished like shattered glass, and the soft light of the Chaos Spirit Orb was within reach.
Without hesitation, Chen Xiao reached out and tightly grasped the spirit pearl.
In an instant, the immense power contained within the spirit pearl surged into her body like a flood bursting its banks. Her wounds healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her previously depleted magical power was greatly replenished, like a beacon being lit.
However, before they could even rejoice at their successful acquisition of the Spirit Pearl, the entire Chaos Realm began to shake violently.
"Oh no! We've triggered the core defenses of the Chaos Realm! We have to leave immediately!" Xi Xi shouted anxiously, her face pale, her voice trembling slightly.
Clutching the Chaos Spirit Pearls, they fled back the way they came like two startled hares, as if racing against death.
Along the way, the space of the Chaotic Realm twisted and deformed like a pretzel, and all sorts of dangers attacked them even more frantically, like mad demons.
Sometimes, vengeful spirits would transform into black arrows, whistling in from all directions like a black rain of arrows; other times, chaotic beasts would burst forth from the ground, baring their fangs and claws as they tried to block their path, like a group of demons lying in ambush.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi relied on and supported each other, relying on the magical power of the Spirit Pearl and their unwavering faith to skillfully turn danger into safety time and time again, like warriors who carved out a path to survival through thorns.
While dodging an attack from a chaotic behemoth, Chen Xiao tripped over a sharp, strange rock, and a piercing pain shot through his ankle, as if he had been bitten by a venomous snake.
Upon seeing this, Xi Xi quickly stopped and turned around to help Chen Xiao up.
In that brief pause, a group of vengeful spirits quickly gathered around like a dark cloud, as if a group of dark ghosts were gathering.
Without hesitation, Xi Xi expanded the system's defense range to its maximum, forming a circular light shield that enveloped the two of them, like a transparent crystal palace.
The vengeful spirits kept crashing into the light barrier, causing ripples to spread across it. Each impact felt like a heavy hammer blow to their hearts.
Despite the pain in her ankle, Chen Xiao formed hand seals and chanted a spell. A flame shot out from her hands, temporarily dispelling the vengeful spirits that were near the light barrier.
Taking advantage of this break, Xi Xi helped Chen Xiao continue his arduous journey.
Finally, they saw the entrance to the G1 interface. However, the entrance had begun to slowly shrink, and the surrounding spatial storm was even more ferocious than when they arrived, like a huge black vortex, exuding a chilling aura.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi exchanged a glance, seeing determination and courage in each other's eyes.
They embraced tightly, pushing their strength to its limit like compressed springs, and then, like two dazzling shooting stars, they rushed into the entrance without hesitation.
After a dizzying spin, they successfully returned to the G1 interface.
Chu Yanxi had been pacing anxiously back and forth at the entrance. When she saw them return safely, her eyes were instantly filled with surprise and emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes, like a clear spring about to burst its banks.
Xi Xi carefully took out the Chaos Spirit Pearl, held it in both hands, and used the power of the system to slowly inject the pearl's gentle yet powerful spiritual energy into Chu Yanxi's body like a trickle.
Chu Yanxi's body emitted a soft golden light, and her destiny gradually stabilized under the nourishment and repair of the spiritual power of the Spirit Pearl.
With the restoration of Chu Yanxi's destiny, the G1 interface, like the earth touched by a spring breeze, returned to its former peace and tranquility.
In the imperial court, Chen Xiao and Chu Yanxi continued to govern together. They cooperated even more seamlessly when handling government affairs, while Xi Xi acted as a loyal guardian, silently protecting them from the sidelines.