12dz Chapter 773 A New Journey Begins: Xiao Bei's New Difficulty
Chapter 773 A New Journey Begins: Xiao Bei's New Difficulty
The cheers for the reconstruction of the fairyland have not yet faded. Xiao Bei and Bei Li hold hands, feeling each other's warmth. The moment of tranquility is like the calm before the storm.
However, Xiao Bei keenly sensed something strange. There was an uneasy atmosphere in the air, which was far beyond the joy of surviving the disaster.
He looked around and saw that the once prosperous fairy palace was now in ruins. Although the reconstruction work was in full swing, the scarce resources made the progress anxiously slow.
The busy figures of the immortals shuttled between the broken walls and ruins, sweating but also unable to hide their fatigue.
Xiao Bei's heart sank. The road to reconstruction was much more difficult than he had imagined.
"We can't go on like this." Xiao Bei's voice was low and firm, breaking the brief calm.
He cast his gaze upon the crowd, "We must seek help from other immortal realms to obtain the necessary resources."
As soon as these words came out, the crowd exploded.
Some conservative immortal elders immediately expressed their opposition. They believed that asking for help from other immortal realms was tantamount to showing weakness and undermining the dignity of the immortal world.
"My fairyland has stood for tens of thousands of years and has never sought help from outside! If we act like this now, won't we be laughed at by other fairylands?" An elder with white hair and beard shouted angrily, his voice echoing in the square.
"Elder Stardust, the current situation is special. If we don't seek external assistance, the reconstruction work will be a long time coming." Xiao Bei argued with unquestionable firmness in his tone.
"Besides, helping each other is the way of the immortal world. How can you say it's a joke?"
"Hmph, that's nice to say!" Another elder snorted coldly, "Who knows if the other immortal realms will take advantage of our misfortune and try to take advantage of our misfortune? Instead of pinning our hopes on others, why not rely on our own strength?"
Both sides insisted on their own opinions and the dispute continued, and a tense atmosphere spread in the air.
Xiao Bei frowned. He knew that the concerns of these elders were not unreasonable, but the current situation in the fairy world was not optimistic. He had to make a decision as soon as possible.
At this moment, Ling Feng, who was in charge of the reconstruction material statistics, came running over with a pale face, "Xiao Bei... this is not good..."
Lingfeng reported breathlessly: "The warehouse... the star stone in the warehouse... is missing!" This news was like a thunderclap, and the already tense atmosphere froze in an instant.
Star Stone is the most important material for rebuilding the Fairy Palace. Now that it has disappeared, it is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
The tools in the hands of some immortal workers slipped weakly, making crisp collision sounds that were particularly harsh in the silent square.
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and despair.
Xiao Bei felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He held Bei Li's hand tightly, and sweat broke out on his palms.
The reconstruction work had to be suspended due to lack of star stones.
The immortals gathered in groups of three or four, whispering to each other, and anxiety and uneasiness spread among the crowd.
Xiao Bei looked at their tired faces, and his heart felt as if a huge rock was pressing on it, so heavy that he couldn't breathe.
He tried his best to remain calm, but his furrowed brow and pursed lips revealed his inner anxiety.
He felt powerless, a deep sense of powerlessness surrounded him.
At this moment, Beili's voice rang out clearly, like a ray of sunshine penetrating the haze.
"Elders, please listen to me." She stepped forward and swept her eyes over the crowd with determination.
"Although I'm a woman, I'm well aware of the importance of the safety of the Immortal Realm. The theft of the Star Stone is indeed strange, but we can't let it throw us off balance. Our ancestors once prophesied that when the Immortal Realm encounters hardship, there will always be a turning point. I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome this predicament!" She paused, her voice gaining a bit of authority. "As a descendant of the ancient Immortal Clan, I guarantee that every word Xiao Bei says is true! He is single-mindedly devoted to the Immortal Realm and has no second thoughts! Now, we should trust him and support him even more!"
Beili's words were like a reassurance, which gradually calmed the originally shaken immortals.
Some elders who originally opposed Xiao Bei also began to reflect. They looked at Bei Li's determined eyes, remembered the glory and responsibility of the ancient immortal clan, and finally nodded slowly.
Xiao Bei looked at Bei Li, his eyes full of love and pride.
Her wisdom and courage always give him strength.
He gently squeezed Beili's hand and gave her an encouraging smile.
Beili smiled back, and the affection between the two was conveyed silently in his eyes.
Suddenly, Mo Yuan walked out from the crowd with a serious expression, "I observed the sky at night and found..." He paused, his eyes falling on Xiao Bei, "There is a strange phenomenon in the northwest direction."
The discussions among the immortals gradually died down. Beili's guarantee was undoubtedly a shot in the arm, stabilizing the wavering morale of the army.
Xiao Bei looked at her gratefully, then turned to Mo Yuan, "Northwest? That's..." He thought for a moment, "A desolate land, could it be..."
Bei Li gently pulled Xiao Bei's sleeve and said softly, "Husband, take a rest first. You haven't closed your eyes for several days." There was a trace of heartache between her brows, and her fingertips gently stroked Xiao Bei's slightly tired face.
Xiao Bei held her hand in return, interlocking their fingers. The warmth in his palms conveyed their care for each other.
He gently held her in his arms, and Beili snuggled into his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat and feeling a moment of tranquility.
Beili's eyes were full of admiration, and she said softly, "Husband, you are truly the savior of the fairy world." Xiao Bei gently stroked Beili's silky hair, feeling the faint fragrance emanating from her body, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.
After a moment of tenderness, Xiao Bei stood up resolutely, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes, "Without further delay, we should head to the northwest to find out what's going on!"
Mo Yuan nodded, waved his whisk, and took the lead in flying away.
Xiao Bei followed closely behind, and Ling Feng, Tianjizi and others also followed.
As they sped towards the northwest, the scene before them gradually became desolate. The grass and trees withered, the land dried up, and the air was filled with a bleak atmosphere.
After arriving at the place Mo Yuan mentioned, a hidden valley appeared before everyone.
The entrance to the valley is covered by dense vines. If you don't look carefully, it's hard to find that there is a hidden world here.
A powerful wave of immortal power came from the depths of the valley, making people's heart palpitate.
"Here..." Tianjizi frowned, his tone solemn, "There seems to be a powerful restriction."
"Indeed," Mo Yuan nodded. "This restriction is unusual. I'm afraid it will take quite a while to break it."
Xiao Bei's eyes were as sharp as torches as he carefully observed the patterns on the restriction, quickly deducing a way to break it in his mind.
He said in a deep voice, "Let me try." After that, he formed seals with his hands and muttered something. Rays of golden light shot out from his fingertips and landed on the restriction.
The restriction vibrated slightly, making a buzzing sound, as if a sleeping giant beast was about to wake up.
Fine beads of sweat oozed out of Xiao Bei's forehead, but his eyes were firm and he showed no intention of retreating.
He kept changing his hand seals, the golden light became brighter and brighter, and the patterns on the restriction began to gradually dissipate.
Finally, with a crisp sound, the ban was completely broken, and the entrance to the valley was revealed.
A strong fairy air blows in your face, making you feel relaxed and happy.
When everyone entered the valley, they saw that it was filled with sparkling star stones and various rare magical herbs and medicines. It was a dazzling array of things.
"Great!" Ling Feng shouted excitedly, "So many star stones, enough to rebuild the fairyland!"
The immortals cheered, their original anxiety and uneasiness were swept away, replaced by the joy of victory.
Xiao Bei looked at everything in front of him and felt relieved.
However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, Mo Yuan's expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice: "Not good..."
Before Mo Yuan finished speaking, a black fog suddenly emerged from the entrance of the valley. The black fog rolled like a roaring beast, emitting a suffocating evil aura.
Dozens of figures slowly emerged from the black fog. They were dressed in black, with ferocious faces, holding sharp blades emitting cold light in their hands, and were filled with murderous intent.
"Who is it?!" Lingfeng shouted sternly, unsheathing the long sword in his hand, with the tip of the sword pointing directly at the man in black.
The men in black ignored Lingfeng's questioning. They laughed strangely, like evil spirits from hell, and then turned into black shadows and pounced on everyone.
A fierce battle broke out instantly.
The black-clad men's moves were extremely brutal, and each blow was filled with murderous intent, aiming directly at everyone's vital points.
Xiao Bei and others fought hard, their immortal power surged, swords flashed, and the whole valley was filled with the clanging sound of weapons clashing.
Xiao Bei brandished the long sword in his hand, and the sword energy was so strong that he forced a man in black to retreat.
His eyes were as sharp as torches as he scanned the battlefield, secretly marveling at the strength of these men in black.
They cooperated well with each other, attacked fiercely, and seemed to have a deep understanding of the magic of the fairy world. Every move could dissolve everyone's attacks.
"Be careful!" Beili's voice suddenly rang out. Xiao Bei turned around abruptly and saw a man in black waving a sharp blade and stabbing towards Beili.
Xiao Bei's heart tightened, and he flashed in front of Bei Li. He swung the sword in his hand to block the attack of the man in black.
"Lier, are you okay?" Xiao Bei asked with concern.
Beili shook her head, her eyes full of worry, "Husband, be careful, they are very strong."
Xiao Bei nodded, and he swung his sword again, fighting with the man in black.
The battle became more and more intense, and both sides tried their best and showed no mercy.
During the fierce battle, Xiao Bei noticed the moves of one of the men in black and was shocked.
He had seen this move before, it was...
It is the unique skill of the Shadow Gate!
The Shadow Gate, an evil organization that he had destroyed with his own hands, and their leader, an old enemy with whom he had a deep hatred...
Could it be him?
This thought flashed through Xiao Bei's mind like a flash of lightning.
His heart tightened, and an uneasy premonition came over him.
"Xiao Bei, be careful!" Mo Yuan's voice suddenly rang out. Xiao Bei looked up suddenly and saw a black shadow falling from the sky with a sharp blade in its hand piercing his throat.
Xiao Bei dodged quickly, but his arm was still cut by the sharp blade, and blood instantly dyed his clothes red.
"Hahaha..." The man in black laughed wildly, "Xiao Bei, long time no see."
Xiao Bei covered his wound, staring intently at the man in black, and said word by word: "It's you... the leader of the Shadow Sect!"
The man in black took off his mask, revealing a ferocious face. It was Xiao Bei's old enemy, the leader of the Shadow Sect!
"Yes, it's me!" The Shadow Sect Master smiled grimly, "You didn't expect it, but I'm back!"
Xiao Bei's eyes were cold, and his heart was filled with doubt and anger.
Wasn’t the Shadow Gate destroyed by him?
How could he...
"It seems that you don't know yet?" The Shadow Sect Master seemed to see through Xiao Bei's thoughts, and there was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "I have long expected that you would come here, so..." He paused, and a sinister light flashed in his eyes, "I have laid a net here, waiting for you to fall into it!"
Xiao Bei's heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He realized that he might have fallen into the trap of the Shadow Sect Master.
What other plots does the Shadow Sect Master have?
What on earth does he want to do?
"Xiao Bei..." Bei Li's voice trembled.
Xiao Bei gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes firm, "Li'er, don't be afraid, I will protect you."
The Shadow Sect Master looked at Xiao Bei, a cruel smile on his face. "Protect? How can you protect her? With your current strength?"
Before he finished speaking, suddenly, a loud noise came from the depths of the valley...