Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 31 Spiritual Void Jade Marrow

During their time in Lingxu City, Li Changchun and Xu Xiaoxiao continued to exchange and learn from cultivators from all sides.

One day, while browsing through ancient books in the city's ancient library, they accidentally discovered a fragment of a scroll that vaguely mentioned that a rare treasure related to ancient cultivators—the Lingxu Jade Marrow—might be hidden deep beneath Lingxu City.

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she was very excited. She thought, "This Spirit Void Jade Marrow sounds extraordinary. If we can get it, it might greatly improve our cultivation and strength."

After these few days of cultivation, she advanced another level, but she was still only at the fifth level of Qi Refining, which made her a little frustrated. Although her master said that she had only just entered the realm of cultivation and that this achievement was already very good, and that some people were stuck at the first level of Qi Refining their whole lives, she was already considered very talented.

She looked at the tattered scroll with some worry, "But the depths underground must be fraught with danger, can we handle it?"

She looked at her master, Li Changchun, who frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before saying, "Although the Lingxu Jade Marrow is tempting, it is bound to come with unknown risks. However, if we can control it, it may be of great benefit to us and even all the cultivators in Lingxu City."

Therefore, they decided to seek out cultivators in the city who were familiar with the underground terrain to explore together.

After making some inquiries, they found a seasoned explorer named Zhao Yan.

Li Changchun said to Zhao Yan, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, we have learned that there may be Spirit Void Jade Marrow underground, and we would like to invite you to go and explore together. What do you think?"

A hint of interest flashed in Zhao Yan's eyes: "Lingxu Jade Marrow? That's a legendary treasure. I'm somewhat interested, but there are many dangers underground, with many restrictions and evil spirits."

Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly said, "Senior Zhao, we know it's dangerous, but we will work together, and if we can really get the jade marrow, we will definitely treat you well."

She was both excited and nervous, hoping that Zhao Yan would agree.

After considering for a moment, Zhao Yan nodded: "Alright, for the sake of the treasure, I'll go with you."

After the three of them got ready, they headed underground.

Throughout the journey, Xu Xiaoxiao felt uneasy. She gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, constantly alert to any movement around her.

Li Changchun, Xu Xiaoxiao, and Zhao Yan cautiously ventured deeper into the underground of Lingxu City.

A chilling mist filled the passage, and eerie runes shimmered on the walls.

Xu Xiaoxiao said nervously, "Master, this place is so eerie. Is there really any Spirit Void Jade Marrow here?"

Her eyes strained to see in the darkness, her heart pounding.

Li Changchun comforted him, saying, "The records in the fragments are not without reason. Let's proceed with caution."

Zhao Yan, who was scouting ahead, suddenly stopped and whispered, "There is a powerful restrictive force ahead, as if it is protecting something."

As they approached, a blue light barrier blocked their path.

Li Changchun tried to touch it with his spiritual power, and the light screen flashed with a blinding light, almost knocking him away.

Xu Xiaoxiao asked anxiously, "Master, how are you?"

At this moment, Zhao Yan observed carefully and said, "This restriction requires a specific spiritual technique to open. I have seen something similar in an ancient book, but I am not sure."

Li Changchun said, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, why not give it a try? We will protect you."

Zhao Yan took a deep breath and began to cast a spiritual spell.

As the handprints changed, the light screen gradually began to ripple.

Just as it was about to open, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge stone golem emerged from the wall next to it, swinging its thick arms to smash down.

Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "What is this!"

She quickly drew her sword to meet the enemy, and Li Changchun also joined the battle. In an instant, spiritual energy collided with the rocks, and sparks flew everywhere.

Zhao Yan shouted, "You guys hold it off for now, I'll break the seal as soon as possible!"

While dodging the attacks, Xu Xiaoxiao said, "Master, this puppet is so tough, my sword can't even cut it!"

Li Changchun said, "Attack its joints!"

After a fierce battle, Zhao Yan finally broke the restriction. The light barrier dissipated, revealing a stone platform with a soft glow emanating from the Lingxu Jade Marrow.

Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed excitedly, "Found it! It really is Lingxu Jade Marrow!"

Looking at the chalcedony, Li Changchun was filled with emotion: "All the hardships along the way have finally paid off."

Just as they were happily approaching the Spirit Void Jade Marrow, several dark figures suddenly appeared around them.

These dark figures gradually solidified, revealing themselves to be a group of masked men in black robes.

One of the men in black robes let out a hoarse laugh: "You think you can take the Spirit Void Jade Marrow so easily? We've had our eyes on this treasure for a long time."

Li Changchun warily shielded Xu Xiaoxiao behind him and said, "This Lingxu Jade Marrow belongs to Lingxu City. Do not attempt to steal it."

The man in black robes sneered, "In this world of cultivation, it has always been the strong who obtain it. If you hand it over obediently, you can still save your lives."

Zhao Yan angrily retorted, "Who are you people? How dare you act so blatantly! Aren't you afraid of being attacked by the cultivators of Lingxu City?"

The man in black robes said disdainfully, "Once we obtain the jade marrow and increase our strength, who would dare to provoke us?"

Having said that, the man in black robes launched the first attack, shooting a beam of black spiritual energy towards them.

Li Changchun quickly formed hand seals, erecting a defensive shield, and shouted, "Xiaoxiao, Fellow Daoist Zhao, be careful and do not underestimate the enemy."

Xu Xiaoxiao gripped her longsword tightly, her eyes resolute: "Master, we will not let them succeed."

She seized the opportunity, flashed out from behind the shield, and unleashed a sword technique, the sword flashing like light, stabbing towards the man in black robes.

Zhao Yan also used earth magic to summon several stone pillars, which he hurled at the group of people in black robes, shouting, "Come and taste my power!"

However, the black-robed men were numerous and well-coordinated, and their attacks came like a tidal wave.

During the fierce battle, Li Changchun discovered that the spiritual power of these black-robed men seemed to be mixed with a strange dark aura, an aura that could erode a person's spiritual power and mind.

He shouted a warning: "Their spiritual power is strange, don't let it corrupt you!"

As Xu Xiaoxiao parried the attacks, she felt a chill gradually eroding her meridians. She was secretly alarmed: "This dark aura is so powerful. If this continues, I won't be able to hold on."

But she gritted her teeth and persevered, determined to protect the Lingxu Jade Marrow no matter what.

Just as Xu Xiaoxiao felt she was about to be unable to withstand the dark aura, Li Changchun suddenly shouted, unleashing his full spiritual power to form a golden light shield that enveloped the three of them.

He said to Xu Xiaoxiao and Zhao Yan, "Let's stabilize our breathing inside this light barrier first. We must not attack rashly, lest we be completely corrupted by the dark energy."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded, panting heavily: "Master, the strength of this man in black robes far exceeds our expectations."

Her face was covered in sweat and exhaustion, but her eyes remained firm.

Zhao Yan frowned: "This stalemate can't go on. We need to find a way to break the deadlock."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Changchun said, "I have heard that dark energy fears high temperatures and pure yang power. We can work together to cast a pure yang spell to first disperse the dark energy around us, and then look for the black-robed man's weakness."

Xu Xiaoxiao and Zhao Yan responded in unison, "Okay!"

The three of them immediately sat down cross-legged, circulated their spiritual energy, and chanted incantations.

As the incantation was performed, the temperature inside the light shield gradually rose, and a pure yang fire ignited at the edge of the light shield, slowly spreading outwards.

The dark aura sizzled upon contact with the pure yang fire, gradually dissipating.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black robes intensified his attack, bombarding the light barrier with various dark spells.

One of the men in black robes shouted, "We can't let them succeed, or we'll have no chance!"

But Li Changchun and his group remained unmoved, focusing on casting pure Yang spells.

Finally, the surrounding darkness was completely dispelled.

Li Changchun stood up and said, "Now is the time! They've lost the support of the dark energy, let's take the initiative!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was the first to break through the light barrier, her swordsmanship becoming even more ferocious, and she shouted, "Watch how I break your evil magic!"

Zhao Yan also manipulated the stone pillar, causing it to burst forth from the ground and attack the man in black robes, saying at the same time, "You will undoubtedly be defeated today!"

Li Changchun unleashed a powerful spiritual energy shockwave, rushing towards the group of people in black robes, his eyes filled with determination: "The treasures of Lingxu City will not be allowed to be coveted by you!"