From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 301 First Exploration of the Immortal Realm, Perilous Situations

The moment I stepped into the Netherworld Immortal Realm, it felt as if I had entered another world.

Thick fog enveloped everything like a veil, obscuring all that could be seen.

The rocks are jagged and the peaks are towering. In the distance, the rolling mountains are faintly visible, appearing and disappearing in the mist, like an ethereal ink painting.

A strange fragrance filled the air, neither flower nor fruit, refreshing yet carrying an indescribable eeriness.

I took a deep breath and felt that the air in this immortal realm was fresher than that in the mortal world, yet it also carried a refreshing coolness.

The ground beneath my feet was covered in soft moss, which felt like walking on clouds, light and almost unreal.

I held the "Starfall" tightly in my hand, feeling its warm touch, and felt a little more at ease.

This magical artifact that has been with me for many years now feels more like my support, giving me the courage to face unknown challenges.

"How beautiful!" Zi Ling's voice came from beside her, tinged with excitement and curiosity.

Her lively nature didn't seem to be affected by this unfamiliar environment; on the contrary, it filled her with a desire to explore.

I nodded, but I dared not relax for a moment.

This seemingly beautiful fairyland hides countless dangers.

"Be careful," I whispered, scanning my surroundings warily.

Suddenly, a strange feeling welled up inside me.

I felt a little short of breath and a dull ache in my chest.

The surrounding fog seemed to thicken, carrying a nauseatingly sweet, fishy smell.

"Cough cough..." I couldn't help but cough a few times, feeling dizzy and weak all over.

"Sister Xiao Yao, what's wrong?" Zi Ling's voice was full of worry.

I turned to look at her and saw that she was also pale and breathing rapidly.

"This fog... is poisonous!" I said with difficulty, a strong sense of unease rising in my heart.

I quickly circulated my spiritual energy, trying to resist the corrosive effects of the poisonous gas, but found that the effect was minimal.

This miasma is more terrifying than I imagined!

I gritted my teeth, endured the physical discomfort, and tried my best to stay awake.

We must find a solution as soon as possible, or we will all perish here!

I scanned my surroundings, trying to find any clues that could help us get out of this predicament.

Suddenly, I saw a plant emitting a faint fluorescent glow not far away.

That fluorescent light, like a beacon in the darkness, gave me a glimmer of hope...

"Ziling, come with me!" I grabbed Ziling's hand and ran towards the plant.

"What...is there?" Zi Ling asked weakly.

"Perhaps... this is our chance to survive!"

We stumbled and staggered toward the fluorescent plant. The surrounding fog seemed even thicker, and the pungent, sweet smell was even more acrid. It felt as if we were inhaling not air, but viscous venom.

My lungs were burning with pain; every breath felt like torture.

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from the mist, followed by a huge black shadow descending from the sky, bringing with it a stench that rushed towards us.

I could barely make out that it was a mythical beast resembling a giant tiger, its body covered in black scales that shimmered with a metallic luster, and its pair of scarlet eyes like burning flames, radiating a chilling ferocity.

"Watch out!" I shoved Zi Ling aside and brandished Starfall to meet the giant tiger.

The meteorite clashed with the giant tiger's claws, producing a piercing metallic clang.

A powerful force surged through me, making my hands go numb and nearly causing me to drop the meteorite.

The giant tiger's attacks came like a storm, and I could only barely parry them. Its sharp claws scratched many parts of my body, and the burning pain constantly stimulated my nerves.

Blood flowed down the wound, staining my clothes red.

I gritted my teeth, enduring the pain, and dared not relax for a moment.

Zi Ling also brandished her magical artifacts and engaged in a fierce battle with the giant tiger.

However, her cultivation level was not as high as mine, and her magic power was consumed too quickly, causing her movements to gradually become sluggish.

"Sister Xiao Yao, I...I'm about to die..." Zi Ling's voice trembled, filled with despair.

My heart tightened, but I had no time to pay attention to her.

The giant tiger's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and I was almost unable to withstand them.

Just then, my feet suddenly gave way, and I felt myself falling rapidly.

Looking down, I realized I had stepped into a trap, with a bottomless abyss beneath my feet.

"Ah!" I exclaimed, my body involuntarily falling downwards.

At the critical moment, I grabbed a protruding rock at the edge of the abyss and barely managed to steady myself.

My hands were cut by the sharp edges of the rocks, bleeding profusely, but I dared not relax for a moment.

"Sister Xiao Yao!" Zi Ling's voice came from above, filled with deep worry.

I looked up and saw Ziling trying her best to pull me up, but she looked exhausted and powerless.

"Ziling...be careful..." My voice was hoarse, and I could barely hear myself.

Suddenly, I felt a strange noise coming from under my feet.

Looking down, I saw that the rock I was holding onto was starting to loosen...

"Ziling... run..." I shouted with my last bit of strength.

The rocks made a teeth-grinding cracking sound, and my heart sank.

Zi Ling's terrified screams echoed in my ears, but I was too weak to respond.

My body plummeted rapidly, the wind whistled past my ears, and the scenery before my eyes blurred into a blur.

I closed my eyes in despair, waiting for death to come.

After an unknown amount of time, the downward trend finally stopped.

I fell heavily to the ground, and the intense pain made me groan.

I struggled to open my eyes and found myself in a dark cave.

The cave was filled with a damp, musty smell that made people nauseous.

I tried to stand up, but found that my whole body ached and I was weak, and it was difficult to even move a finger.

"Sister Xiao Yao! Sister Xiao Yao!" Zi Ling's anxious voice came from afar.

I turned my head with difficulty and saw Ziling stumbling towards me. Her face was covered in tears.

"Sister Xiao Yao, are you alright? It's all my fault, I shouldn't have brought you here..."

I gave a weak smile and reassured them, "I'm fine, just a little injured. How are you?"

Zi Ling shook her head, choking back tears: "I'm fine... but we seem to be lost..."

I looked around and found that the cave was a maze with many interconnected passages.

The cave walls were covered with strangely shaped moss, which emitted a faint green glow.

There was an unsettling feeling in the air.

"What...what should we do?" Zi Ling's voice trembled.

I gritted my teeth and tried to stay awake.

I can't give up, I must find a way out!

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and felt the fluctuations of spiritual energy around me.

In this unfamiliar immortal realm, spiritual power is my only guide.

"Sister Xiao Yao, what are you doing?" Zi Ling asked in confusion.

I didn't answer; I simply felt the flow of spiritual energy.

Gradually, I sensed a faint fluctuation, like a ray of light in the darkness, guiding me in the right direction.

I opened my eyes and looked ahead with a determined gaze.

"follow me."

I followed the direction of the spiritual energy fluctuations, walking forward step by step. Zi Ling followed closely behind me.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, we arrived at a hidden cave.

The entrance to the cave is hidden by dense vines and is difficult to spot without careful observation.

I pushed aside the vines and entered the cave. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted towards me, refreshing and invigorating.

I looked up and saw a Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) growing in the center of the cave, emitting a faint golden light...

“This…this is…” Zi Ling stared wide-eyed in surprise.

I reached out and gently stroked the smooth surface of the Ganoderma lucidum.

A strange energy flowed from the Ganoderma lucidum into my body, and I felt a warm current coursing through my entire being...

"and many more……"

I carefully picked the Ganoderma lucidum, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air, refreshing and delightful.

Without hesitation, I put the Ganoderma lucidum into my mouth.

A warm energy instantly flowed through my body, and the original pain receded like a tide, replaced by an indescribable comfort.

I felt full of energy, as if I had been reborn.

The wounds on his body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even the clothes torn by the giant tiger's claws were restored to their original state.

"Sister Xiao Yao, you're alright!" Zi Ling exclaimed in surprise, her eyes glistening with tears of excitement.

She hugged me tightly, so excited she could hardly speak: "Thank goodness! Thank goodness! You're alright! I knew you'd be alright!"

I gently patted her back, feeling her joy.

Yes, I'm fine now.

In this perilous immortal realm, I miraculously survived a desperate situation. This feeling is wonderful!

The oppressive atmosphere around me dissipated as I recovered, replaced by a sense of ease and joy.

The cave was filled with the medicinal fragrance of Ganoderma lucidum, and the air was fresh and sweet.

I took a deep breath and felt refreshed, as if all my fatigue had been swept away.

Just as we were basking in the joy of surviving the ordeal, a sinister laugh suddenly came from afar, breaking the silence of the cave.

The laughter was sharp and piercing, like the cry of an owl, sending chills down one's spine.

My heart tightened, and I immediately became alert. The laughter was full of malice; clearly, the person who came was up to no good.

"Who?!" I shouted sharply, gripping the meteor tightly in my hand.

The laughter stopped abruptly, replaced by a suffocating silence.

The air in the cave seemed to have solidified, making it so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Ziling and I exchanged a glance, and we both saw a deep unease in each other's eyes.

“Sister Xiao Yao…” Zi Ling’s voice trembled as she gripped my sleeve tightly.

I squeezed her hand and gave her an encouraging look.

The sinister laughter rang out again, this time clearer and closer.

"Hehehe... It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to you effortlessly..." A cold voice came from the depths of the cave, tinged with mockery and greed, "I never expected to encounter two beauties here..."

I gripped the meteorite tightly, my gaze sharp and cold as I stared into the depths of the cave.

"come out!"