Chapter 412
Xiao Minghuang flashed out of the inn and saw countless streaks of light appearing in the sky, which were passengers who, like her, were at a loss.
She looked up at the sky and saw that the false sky, which had been formed by the array, had shattered, revealing a dark and chaotic Cosmic Storm.
This Cosmic Storm is purplish-black in color and contains countless destructive energies. Anything that gets close to it will be instantly annihilated and turned into dust.
The enormous spaceship, as large as an asteroid, surged with Immortal Light the instant it touched the edge of the Cosmic Storm, its billions of rays of brilliance fiercely resisting the storm's impact.
However, this lasted only a brief moment before it completely collapsed, turning into countless specks of light that scattered throughout the universe.
In the blink of an eye, the outer barrier of the airship was destroyed!
"The flying boat is protected by three layers of arrays. Only the outermost array has been destroyed. Don't panic, everyone. The immortal crystals can protect us!"
A celestial being shouted loudly.
However, this Cosmic Storm was far too massive, enough to easily crush any cultivator below the Immortal Dao Domain.
The numerous cultivators present were terrified by this chaotic universe, their faces drained of color, and they fled in panic.
Even a few immortals looked at the purplish-black storm with fear on their faces.
"A level three Cosmic Storm —that's enough to annihilate a Celestial Lord!"
One of the immortals said in fear.
At that moment, a loud voice rang out in the sky.
"Alarm! Alarm!"
"Spaceship encounters Cosmic Storm! Intensity level: Level 3!"
"All passengers, please proceed to the emergency escape cabins!"
Before the words were finished, a burst of exclamations suddenly erupted.
"Ah--Help!"
"How could we suddenly encounter Cosmic Storm?!"
"A level-three Cosmic Storm! Even Celestial Kings have to avoid its power! Why are we so unlucky?!"
Some people stood there blankly, their faces filled with despair, not knowing what to do.
A streak of light flashed, and an old man descended from the sky, appearing before Xiao Minghuang and the other immortals. He said urgently, "Fellow Daoists, under the third-level Cosmic Storm, the spaceship may not be able to withstand it. Could you please lend a hand and go together to maintain the great formation?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's expression hardened.
Cosmic Storm are extremely fierce and terrifying natural disasters in the universe, capable of destroying everything in their path, including small stars and small worlds.
Although the Taixu Flying Boat has strong defensive capabilities, it can only withstand a level four Cosmic Storm at most. It pales in comparison to the more terrifying level three Cosmic Storm.
The spaceship could be completely destroyed if there is the slightest mistake.
Xiao Minghuang answered without hesitation, "It is my duty!"
The others echoed in unison. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. If they did not support the spaceship, and the spaceship was destroyed in the Cosmic Storm, they too would perish!
Immediately, the group flew into the sky, and after crossing a barrier, entered a huge palace.
In the center of the hall, a huge disc floated in mid-air, emitting a soft glow.
Inside the hall, more than ten immortals had already arrived and were continuously pouring their immortal Immortal Qi into the disc.
"Everyone, within this disc lies the immortal crystal core of the flying boat. Please do your utmost to maintain the immortal crystal's defense; otherwise, if the immortal Immortal Qi the immortal crystal is exhausted, the flying boat will surely be destroyed by the Cosmic Storm!"
The old man who was guiding Xiao Minghuang stepped forward, shouted loudly, and looked around at everyone with a serious expression.
As his voice fell, the others nodded in agreement, then channeled their immortal Immortal Qi into the disc.
Rumble~
As streams of immortal Immortal Qi merged into it, the radiance on the enormous disc grew ever brighter, bursting forth with boundless brilliance, like a blazing sun.
Driven by the full power of the Immortal Crystal Disc, the spaceship finally stabilized again, and a layer of Flowing Light Splendor light appeared, isolating it from the raging Cosmic Storm.
Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
I almost couldn't hold on just now.
After all, immortal crystals are consumed too quickly. If it weren't for the intervention of more than a dozen immortals, the flying boat would probably have collapsed long ago.
Buzz buzz buzz~
At this moment, the airship suddenly trembled, and the second layer of defensive barrier began to fluctuate violently, with streaks of purplish-red lightning crackling around it, making people's hearts tremble.
"Here we go again!!!"
Click~
The second barrier was riddled with cracks and quickly collapsed.
"What happened?"
One of the immortals' expressions changed drastically.
Their Immortal Qi has been almost completely depleted.
At this rate, the airship's second layer of defense will soon collapse.
Once the second layer of defense is lost, how should the third layer be dealt with?
These people suddenly felt uncertain.
"Fellow Daoists, let us join forces once again to unleash our Immortal Qi!"
"As long as we persevere, there's always a way!"
The old man loudly encouraged the crowd.
Immediately afterwards, more than ten immortals channeled their Immortal Qi into the disc of immortal crystals once again.
Buzz buzz buzz~
As the Immortal Qi was infused, the disc-shaped celestial crystal shone with dazzling brilliance, and a thin film enveloped the crystal, resisting the erosion of the Cosmic Storm.
However, this is still a drop in the ocean; it can only alleviate the pressure and cannot change the situation.
Introduction:
"Master, have you picked up another maid today?"
"I swear, this is absolutely the last one!"
"You said the same thing last time!"
"This time is different. Look, she's a dragon! Isn't she cool?"
After some time...
"Master, is this fox-tailed fellow another new maid?"
"Look, this fluffy tail will keep you warm when you cuddle it at night, which will save you money on heating, right? My family is very poor, and I'm a thrifty and good owner, aren't I?"
"Isn't the reason your family is poor because you hired a bunch of maids who only know how to cook and not how to make money?!"
"But they're all really good fighters, aren't they? They're doing this to protect their vulnerable master~"
523. The Thirty-three Heavens of Eternity
Click click~
Cracks began to appear in the third layer of defense, and they continued to widen.
At this moment, all the immortals had exhausted their strength and collapsed to the ground, nearly exhausted.
Xiao Minghuang clenched her fist, her mind racing.
In fact, although the Level 3 Cosmic Storm was terrifying, it was not insurmountable for her Supreme Star Dao.
At least, while her immortal Immortal Qi was still intact, she had a chance to escape alone if she had abandoned the people on the spaceship.
But she stayed.
After the exertion just now, her Immortal Qi was mostly depleted and could not be recovered in a short time. It would be difficult for her to leave alone again...
"What to do, what to do, what to do???"
Xiao Minghuang's mind raced.
The immortals in the hall were undecided. Some quietly moved away, while others sat there blankly, closing their eyes and waiting for death.
Suddenly.
"Please hear me out!"
Xiao Minghuang scanned the entire room.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to it.
She called out quickly and loudly, "I can lead everyone away from the storm, but after the exertion just now, my Immortal Qi has been greatly depleted and urgently needs to be replenished. If you can give me the immortal crystals to replenish it, I can lead everyone away from the storm!"
Upon hearing this, many immortals raised their eyes, looking at her with surprise and uncertainty.
To say something like that at a crucial moment—if you're not crazy, then you must be truly capable.
Xiao Minghuang did not conceal her cultivation level, so everyone could tell that she was a genuine Five Hundred Tribulation Immortal Lord, even stronger than the captain of the flying boat, the old man who was leading the group!
"Fairy, is this truly true!"
The old captain quickly asked.
"Eighty percent certain!"
Xiao Minghuang said in a deep voice.
"Good!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the old man immediately declared, "Please take the immortal crystal, fairy. I am the captain; if we fail, I will take full responsibility!"
He immediately stepped back, clearing the way to the Immortal Crystal.
The other immortals also stepped aside, all watching Xiao Minghuang.
They didn't have high hopes for Xiao Minghuang, but in desperate situations, people always place their hopes on those who dare to step forward.
Of everyone present, Fang Nan was perhaps the only exception.
She had personally witnessed the grand spectacle of Xiao Minghuang's tribulation and knew that her strength far surpassed that of ordinary immortal lords.
"Perhaps, she really does have a way..."
Fang Nan's beautiful eyes flickered as she thought to herself.
The next moment, Xiao Minghuang reached out and summoned the immortal crystal, which transformed into a ball of white light and fell into her palm.
The situation was urgent, and there wasn't much time to carefully sense it. She gripped the immortal crystal tightly, and a suction force suddenly erupted.
Boom boom boom boom boom!
In an instant, streams of rich Immortal Qi burst forth from the immortal crystal, like a vast ocean, surging into Xiao Minghuang's body.
This Immortal Qi was extremely pure and contained immense power. In the blink of an eye, it enveloped her entire body, as if she were draped in a pure white veil.
A dazzling white light burst forth from her body, like a star, releasing boundless heat that penetrated the palace and spread outwards, engulfing everyone inside the airship.
What's going on?
Why can't I move?
Suddenly.
Countless people appeared in the hall, looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Don't panic, everyone! Stay where you are and don't move. This fairy will lead us away!"
The old man called out a loud reminder.