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

Chapter 146 The Spirit Sea Enters a Perilous Journey, First Encounter with Crisis

When Dai Yao woke up again, she found herself lying on a huge reef. The sound of waves crashing against the shore filled her ears, like a thousand horses galloping, making her ears tingle. "Hiss... my head hurts!" She rubbed her head, feeling as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer, and tried hard to recall what had happened. "The spirit of the demonic artifact, the spiritual sea... have I arrived at my destination?"

She looked around, and all she saw was a shimmering expanse of water. The light was so bright that she squinted slightly. A faint, salty smell filled the air; she could even feel the salty, slightly sticky scent brushing against her face. The spiritual energy was so dense it was almost liquefied. Was this the legendary Spirit Sea? It truly lived up to its name!

Before she could even marvel at the vastness of her spiritual sea, Dai Yao felt an immense pressure bearing down on her, as if a mountain was pressing down on her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. She tried to mobilize her spiritual energy, but found it to be like being stuck in quagmire, circulating extremely slowly.

Xiao Ling also noticed something was wrong. Her face turned pale, and she gripped Dai Yao's clothes tightly. Dai Yao could even feel Xiao Ling's fingernails digging into her skin through the clothes, causing a slight stinging pain. "Sister, this place... is so scary!"

Just then, a sarcastic voice rang out: "Oh, isn't this Dai Yao, our sect's newly promoted 'genius' disciple? What, bringing your demonic artifact to the Spirit Sea to cause trouble?" Dai Yao looked up and saw Xing Ying leading a group of cultivators, walking over menacingly. Xing Ying's face was full of disdain, his eyes scanning her up and down like a scanner, his gaze like tangible needles, making Dai Yao feel uncomfortable all over.

"Senior Brother Xingying, what do you mean by that?" Dai Yao tried to remain calm, but inwardly she couldn't help but complain: Why is this plot so different from the novels I read? She's supposed to be here to save the world, so why does she feel like a villain?

"What do you mean? Hmph!" Xingying sneered, "You brought a demonic artifact close to the Spirit Sea, your intentions are sinister! If you know what's good for you, leave now, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" A cold voice interrupted Xingying's words. The mysterious figure appeared beside Dai Yao at some point, blocking her way. His gaze was piercing, staring directly at Xingying. That gaze carried a sense of oppression, making Xingying feel somewhat apprehensive.

The mysterious figure ignored Xingying's questioning and simply said, "Dai Yao is here to resolve the crisis in the Spirit Sea, not with any ill intentions. If you continue to obstruct her, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The atmosphere instantly became tense, thick with the smell of gunpowder; Dai Yao could almost smell the acrid smoke. She glanced at one person, then another, thinking to herself: "It's over, this battleground is about to begin again..."

Wait! Dai Yao suddenly felt a jolt in her heart... She secretly activated her cheat code—the special ability to sense the direction of the flow of fortune. Hmm, this is the biggest cheat code she's had since transmigrating! The fortune above Xing Ying's head was a complete mess, like a pot of burnt porridge. Looks like this guy's been having a really bad run of bad luck lately!

An opportunity had arrived! Dai Yao's eyes darted around, and a plan formed in her mind. She first sighed, feigning grievance, "Senior Brother Xingying, are you perhaps jealous that I'm called a genius disciple? You're framing me with baseless accusations. If you have any real evidence, produce it now; otherwise, don't stand here like a clown blocking my way." She paused, then said sincerely, "How about this? To prove my innocence, I'm willing to undergo an examination! Investigate however you like! If you find anything wrong, I'll perform a handstand while washing my hair right here and now!"

Xingying hesitated noticeably, and the surrounding onlookers began to whisper amongst themselves. Dai Yao could hear their murmured discussions, like a swarm of buzzing flies. Seizing the opportunity, she pulled out several rare spiritual herbs from her storage bag, obtained during her previous adventure. The moment the herbs were taken out, they emitted an alluring luster, instantly illuminating the surroundings. The surrounding cultivators all wore expressions of amazement and greed, their eyes practically yearning to devour the herbs whole. Dai Yao waved the herbs in front of Xingying, as if teasing a small animal, accompanied by humorous remarks: "Senior Brother Xingying, look at these herbs, aren't they even more dazzling than your little schemes? If you nod, they're yours."

Xingying's eyes widened in disbelief. These spiritual herbs were priceless! He had already suspected Dai Yao of deliberately approaching the Spirit Sea to monopolize some treasure, and seeing these herbs only solidified his suspicions. However, if Dai Yao was truly innocent, then these spiritual herbs… hehehehe…

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In the end, Xingying couldn't resist the temptation and reluctantly nodded: "Alright, I'll let you in! But I'll have someone watching you, and if you dare to try anything funny..."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I, Dai Yao, am known for my honesty and trustworthiness!" Dai Yao patted her chest and made a "thump thump" sound, her face beaming with joy.

Xingying snorted coldly and led the crowd to make way. Dai Yao and Xiaoling exchanged a glance, and the two stepped towards the entrance of the Spirit Sea, with the mysterious figure following closely behind, his gaze profound.

"Wait a minute..." Xingying suddenly spoke up, pointing at the mysterious figure and asking, "Who is he?"

Dai Yao turned around and smiled slightly: "Him? He's my bodyguard!" Dai Yao had a "you have no taste" look on her face and said in a boastful tone: "A bodyguard! Haven't you ever seen one before? When you're out and about, safety comes first, you know? This is a top-notch expert I hired at great expense. He's ruthless, doesn't talk much, has first-class skills, and provides close protection. You'll feel incredibly safe!" As she spoke, she patted the mysterious figure's strong arm. Her palm touched the firm muscles on his arm and felt their strength. The mysterious figure remained unmoved, his eyes filled with affection.

Xingying eyed the mysterious figure suspiciously. This person possessed a restrained and unfathomable aura, unlike an ordinary bodyguard. Could it be... that Dai Yao had some hidden identity?

Just then, a cloud of mist suddenly rose from the entrance to the Spirit Sea, and a powerful pressure swept over everyone, making it hard for them to breathe. Dai Yao felt that the pressure was like an invisible hand tightly gripping her throat.

A colossal figure slowly emerged from the mist, towering like a mountain, radiating a chilling aura. "Roar—" A deafening roar echoed through the heavens and earth—the Guardian of the Spirit Sea had appeared! Resembling a giant tortoise, it carried mountains on its back, its entire body emanating an ancient and powerful aura. Its enormous eyes, like two bright lamps, coldly gazed upon the crowd, and that icy gaze made Dai Yao feel as if she had been doused with ice water from head to toe.

"Holy crap! This thing is huge!" Dai Yao couldn't help but exclaim, internally screaming, "Is this really a guardian, or is it here to demolish buildings?"

The guardian of the Spirit Sea swung its enormous claws, unleashing a sharp spiritual attack that shot towards Dai Yao and the others like lightning. Dai Yao could almost feel the air currents from the attack brushing against her face, causing a stinging sensation. The mysterious figure flashed in front of Dai Yao, blocking her path and deflecting the attack with a single palm strike. The movement was so fast that Dai Yao only caught a glimpse of a shadow.

“Yingfeng!” Dai Yao exclaimed, only then remembering the name of the mysterious figure.

Yingfeng engaged in a fierce battle with the guardian of the Spirit Sea. The guardian's attacks were powerful and heavy, each swing carrying a devastating force. Dai Yao could feel the wind pressure generated by the attacks, causing her hair and clothes to flutter wildly. Yingfeng was agile and nimble, dodging and searching for an opportunity to counterattack. As he dodged, he thought to himself: This guardian's attacks are fierce, but they are not without weaknesses. Xiaoling nervously clenched her fists beside him, cheering Yingfeng on: "Brother Yingfeng, go for it! Beat it!"

Dai Yao then activated "analysis mode," carefully observing the attack patterns of the Spirit Sea Guardian. "Shadow Wind, its attacks are powerful, but slow, and it always has a clear charging motion before each attack! Look at its lower abdomen; that's its weak point!"

Upon hearing this, Yingfeng followed Dai Yao's instructions and successfully dodged several of the guardian's fatal attacks. Seizing an opportunity, he thrust his sword into the guardian's abdomen. The guardian roared in pain, the roar making Dai Yao's ears ring. The guardian's attacks intensified, but Yingfeng had gradually adapted to its rhythm and was now handling the situation with ease.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, a fluctuation suddenly came from the entrance to the Spirit Sea...

Dai Yao's expression changed, and she whispered, "This is bad..." Dai Yao's expression changed, and she whispered, "This feels... like something big is about to come out!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the fluctuations at the entrance to the Spirit Sea intensified. The once calm surface of the sea churned and churned like boiling water, and Dai Yao could hear the gurgling sounds of the churning water. Mist surged and billowed, obscuring the sky and the sun, and an even more powerful pressure emanated from the depths of the entrance, several times stronger than the pressure of the Spirit Sea Guardian! Dai Yao felt as if she were being suppressed by a tremendous force, and her legs went weak.

Even the Shadow Wind and the Guardians, who were locked in fierce combat, involuntarily stopped what they were doing and looked warily toward the entrance. Xiao Ling, terrified, hid behind Dai Yao, trembling, "Sister Yao Yao, what...what is that thing? It feels even scarier than that giant turtle from before!"

Dai Yao forced herself to remain calm and patted Xiao Ling's hand to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, we'll deal with whatever comes our way, what's there to be afraid of! Even if the King of Heaven himself came, I could make him call me Dad!" Although she said this, Dai Yao was actually panicking inside.

This spiritual sea is truly fraught with danger, one crisis after another, it's like playing with fire!

Xingying watched coldly from the sidelines, secretly delighted. He had already suspected Dai Yao of having ulterior motives, and now it seemed that there was indeed some secret hidden deep within the Spirit Sea. If he could take advantage of the chaos, he might be able to gain some benefits.

Just then, the mist at the entrance to the Spirit Sea suddenly dissipated, and a colossal figure slowly emerged. This figure was several times larger than the guardian of the Spirit Sea, radiating golden light, like a god descending to earth, majestic and awe-inspiring. The crowd couldn't even see its entire form; they could only vaguely make out that its body was covered in golden scales, shimmering with dazzling light that made Dai Yao's eyes sting.

"What...what is this?!" Xiao Ling exclaimed in surprise, her voice trembling slightly.

Even Yingfeng showed a solemn expression. This powerful pressure made him feel unprecedented pressure.

Dai Yao squinted, carefully examining the enormous figure, and a sense of foreboding suddenly welled up in her heart.

Just then, the enormous figure suddenly moved, slowly raising a huge claw and pointing it at Dai Yao and the others...

"Run!" Dai Yao shouted, grabbing Xiao Ling and running backward. She gripped Xiao Ling's hand tightly, feeling the sweat on Xiao Ling's palm. Ying Feng followed closely behind, his sharp eyes fixed on the massive figure, ready to strike at any moment.

"Trying to run? Too late!" A majestic voice boomed from the enormous figure, deafening and echoing throughout the heavens and earth...