Secret Realm's Shocking Change, Everyone Displays Spiritual Power

The crimson Flying Boat, amidst the violent energy turbulence and soaring Demonic Qi, was like a small boat on the verge of capsizing at any moment.

The senior disciple leading the group, Luo Xuan, made a decisive move, activating the Flying Boat's magical artifact. A brilliant crimson light flared, stabilizing the vessel. He then shouted sternly, "The situation has changed! The secret realm entrance is unstable, and the Demon Race is attacking! Everyone, form a defensive formation and await further orders!"

Though surprised, the Intercepting Sect disciples on the Flying Boat remained calm, clearly seasoned veterans. Instantly, beams of immortal light ignited, some offensive, some defensive, forming a simple formation as they warily scanned their surroundings.

Xuanwei, meanwhile, immediately pushed his Deep Immortal Seclusion to its limit. Without hesitation, he crushed an Evasion Talisman and hid it in his sleeve (near his Immortal Qi core), ready to flee at any moment. His small frame couldn't withstand the aftermath of a major battle.

"Junior Brother Xuanwei, stay close to us!" Bixiao's voice sounded in his ear, carrying a rare seriousness. The San Xiao sisters had already unleashed their respective magical artifacts—Yunxiao held the Primal Chaos Golden Dipper (though a replica, its aura was astonishing), Bixiao wielded the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors (equally radiant), and Qiongxiao was surrounded by the Dragon Binding Rope. The three artifacts' energies connected, forming a stable triangular area that subtly protected Xuanwei within.

Xuanwei felt a warmth in his heart and quickly said, "Thank you, Senior Sisters!"

"Hmph! Coward!" A disdainful snort came from not too far away. Lingxiao had not joined the formation with the Intercepting Sect disciples. Instead, he stood alone, enveloped in Jade Purity Immortal Light, with a radiant Immortal Sword hovering above his head. His sharp eyes scanned the chaotic sea, seemingly searching for something.

Just then, from the direction of the erupting radiance, the void was violently torn open like fabric, forming a massive rift! A chaotic, twisting, and rotating vortex portal appeared! Within the portal, faint illusions of immortal mountains, pavilions, exotic flowers, and rare herbs could be seen. Moreover, an aura of pure, ancient power, far surpassing that of the outside world, permeated the air!

The Ancient Secret Realm had officially opened!

"Roar!" "Awoo!"

Almost simultaneously with the opening of the secret realm, countless sea demons of various forms, like sharks smelling blood, swarmed in from all directions! There were colossal Giant Turtles as large as mountains, Yaksha controlling water and lightning, Merfolk with enchanting songs, and many other bizarre, ferocious deep-sea creatures! Their target was clear: the secret realm entrance!

"Stop them! How can the Demon Race lay claim to the opportunities within the secret realm!" Luo Xuan roared, striking first! As a God of the Fire Department, he exhaled the Samadhi True Fire, which transformed into a fire dragon, roaring as it charged into the demon horde!

The other Intercepting Sect disciples also unleashed their unique abilities! Lightning magic, sword light, magical artifacts, spiritual powers... a kaleidoscope of colorful lights erupted, fiercely colliding with the surging tide of demons!

In an instant, the sea and sky were filled with deafening roars, rampant energy, and surging waves!

The San Xiao sisters did not actively attack but held their ground. The Primal Chaos Golden Dipper scattered golden light, sweeping away any approaching demons. The Golden Flood Dragon Scissors transformed into two intersecting golden beams, incredibly sharp, instantly slicing approaching Yao Beasts in half. The Dragon Binding Rope, like a spirit snake, weaved through the chaos, binding and capturing swift demons. The three sisters cooperated seamlessly, maintaining an impregnable defense.

Xuanwei, protected in the center, watched with a pounding heart and wide eyes. This was truly a battle of gods! His own meager cultivation was barely enough to qualify as an audience member.

While struggling to maintain his Hibernation state, he closely monitored the Chaos Bead. In his sea of consciousness, the resonance of the Chaos Bead fragment grew clearer, and the direction it pointed to was precisely the chaotic secret realm entrance!

"Something inside is attracting it... other fragments? Or something else?" Xuanwei's curiosity burned, but he dared not act rashly. The chaos outside made charging in equivalent to suicide.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, a new development occurred!

The secret realm entrance suddenly trembled violently, and a dazzling azure light erupted from it like a fountain! This azure light contained extremely pure and potent Wood Element Vitality, even overpowering the aura of the ongoing battle!

Within the azure light, faint illusory images of seeds, twinkling like stars, could be seen. They were shot out in all directions with the erupting energy flow!

"Innate Wood Element Source! And... Innate Spiritual Root Seeds?!" A disciple with extensive knowledge exclaimed in disbelief!

Suddenly, everyone's eyes blazed with desire! Both the Intercepting Sect disciples and the demons temporarily halted their fighting, frantically lunging towards the scattered azure light points!

These were Innate Spiritual Root Seeds! If successfully cultivated, they would yield an endless supply of innate spiritual treasures, offering immeasurable benefits for cultivation! Their value far surpassed ordinary magical artifacts!

"Seize them!" Luo Xuan's eyes flashed with brilliance. Abandoning his suppression of the demon horde, he transformed into a stream of fire and dashed towards the largest azure light point!

Lingxiao's eyes also narrowed. His Jade Purity Immortal Sword sliced through the obstructing demons, and he shot forward like lightning towards another point!

The scene instantly became even more chaotic! In the scramble for the spiritual root seeds, brief competition and friction arose even among Intercepting Sect disciples who had been fighting side-by-side moments before. The demons became even more frenzied, throwing themselves at the light points without regard for their own safety.

The San Xiao sisters exchanged glances.

Yunxiao said coolly, "Destiny dictates opportunities; they cannot be forced. Protect yourselves and seize one or two if possible."

Bixiao, however, seemed eager, "Eldest Sister, the largest one contains such powerful vitality!"

Qiongxiao looked at Xuanwei and said softly, "Junior Brother Xuanwei, you have a keen sense for vitality. Can you sense which seed has the best potential?"

Xuanwei was fully focused on sensing the Chaos Bead's guidance and the aura of the seeds. Hearing Qiongxiao, he subconsciously pointed to a seed that wasn't the most dazzling but had a slightly strange flight trajectory and was enveloped in a faint, peculiar chaotic colored halo. "That one... seems different."

The reason he pointed to this one was primarily because the Chaos Bead resonated most strongly with it! Even more so than with the secret realm entrance itself!

"Alright! We'll trust you this time!" Bixiao, being the most impatient, immediately activated the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors. Two golden beams, like scissors, skillfully avoided the crowds and demons fighting over the seeds, precisely targeting the one Xuanwei had indicated.

However, just as the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors were about to touch the seed—

A sharp and unparalleled Jade Purity Sword Qi, arriving later but faster, carrying a chilling killing intent, did not strike the seed but aimed directly at the source of Bixiao's immortal light controlling the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors! It was Lingxiao interfering!

"Lingxiao! You're courting death!" Bixiao roared. The Golden Flood Dragon Scissors changed direction, colliding fiercely with the Jade Purity Sword Qi, producing a sound like metal clashing!

Taking advantage of this opening, the peculiar seed made a nimble maneuver and shot towards Xuanwei's direction, which was being ignored by everyone!

This all happened in the blink of an eye!

Xuanwei had no time to react. He only felt an incomparably pure, yet subtly chaotic, Wood Element Vitality surge towards him! The peculiar seed, without deviation, directly crashed into his Immortal Qi core!

[Warning! Unknown Innate Spiritual Root Seed forcibly integrating! Analyzing...]

[Analysis complete! Target: Unknown Innate Spiritual Root Seed (primarily Wood Element Source, containing a trace of Primordial Chaos Mother Qi, has undergone beneficial mutation). Status: Rich vitality, cultivable.]

[Chaos Bead resonance significantly increased! Confirmed deep connection between this seed and the Chaos Bead. Successful cultivation may aid in repairing the Chaos Bead!]

Xuanwei: "!!!"

What was this? Pie falling from the sky and landing directly in his mouth?!

Before he could even rejoice, he felt several gazes filled with greed and killing intent instantly lock onto him!

The first to act was Lingxiao! He hadn't managed to grab the seed he wanted and saw this "anomaly" effortlessly obtain one (through what he perceived as sheer luck). Old grudges and new resentments surged, and with a flick of his Jade Purity Immortal Sword, a more ferocious sword light slashed directly at Xuanwei! He roared, "Hand over the seed!"

Simultaneously, several nearby Mysterious Immortal level great demons, with their keen senses, roared and lunged forward! Though their intelligence was low, they instinctively sensed that the pure vitality integrated into Xuanwei from the seed was a great tonic!

"You dare!" Yunxiao's face turned cold. The Primal Chaos Golden Dipper shone brightly, sweeping towards Lingxiao's sword light! Bixiao and Qiongxiao also attacked at the same time, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors and Dragon Binding Rope blocking the great demons!

However, Lingxiao's enraged strike was incredibly powerful. The golden light of the Primal Chaos Golden Dipper (replica) was slightly torn by the sword light, and residual sword energy continued to descend upon Xuanwei! Meanwhile, Bixiao and Qiongxiao were pinned down by the great demons, unable to provide immediate support!

In a moment of crisis, Xuanwei's pupils (focus of his will) contracted sharply. The instinct for survival overwhelmed everything else!

Without hesitation, he crushed another Evasion Talisman!

At the same time, as if divinely inspired, he forcefully merged the Wood Element Vitality and chaotic essence emitted by the strange seed he had just integrated into his body with his own Immortal Qi, the Wutu Source, and the power of the Chaos Bead. He simulated the "Growth" and "Explosion" Dao rhythm from when he previously nurtured Spiritual Plants, pouring it all into his Deep Immortal Seclusion!

He intended to disguise himself as a... Spiritual Plant undergoing frantic growth with chaotic energy! This would interfere with the opponent's lock and perception!

Buzz!

The Evasion Talisman's light flared!

And Xuanwei's Immortal Qi's true form, under the astonished gazes of everyone present, suddenly erupted with a strong, mixed glow of green and yellow, with a hint of chaos color. His aura became extremely strange and chaotic, like an uncontrolled Spiritual Seed on the verge of exploding!

Lingxiao's residual sword energy slashed into this chaotic light, only to be like a mud ox entering the sea, being worn away and deflected by layers of rampant growth and chaotic Dao rhythm!

The next moment, the Evasion Talisman's spatial power fully erupted!

Swish!

Xuanwei's figure, along with that mass of chaotic light, instantly vanished from the spot!

Lingxiao's sword light missed, striking the sea and stirring up a colossal wave. His face turned ashen, extremely displeased.

The San Xiao sisters breathed a slight sigh of relief at the sight, but their eyes remained filled with worry. The teleportation location of an Evasion Talisman is random. With Junior Brother Xuanwei's low cultivation and severe injuries, would he be safe?

Meanwhile, Xuanwei, who had been randomly teleported away, felt his world spin and twist. The spatial distortion power almost tore his Immortal Qi essence apart.

After an unknown amount of time, which felt like both an instant and an eternity.

Plop!

He felt himself fall onto a... soft and springy "ground"? A dense, unyielding Wood Element Spiritual Qi permeated the surroundings, along with a faint, sweet, and slightly fishy aroma.

He shook his dizzy "head," barely managing to gather his will to observe his surroundings.

Upon seeing this, his entire being (Qi) froze.

This seemed to be a massive nest woven from some living, glowing green vines? In the depths of the nest, several giant eggs covered in mysterious patterns, like emeralds, could be faintly seen pulsing slightly. Outside the nest was the unfathomably deep, dark, and cold seawater...

He seemed to have been teleported into the lair of some powerful being?!

Furthermore, the Chaos Bead's resonance with the strange seed that had just integrated into his body, and its sensing of something within the depths of this nest, became unprecedentedly strong!