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

Chapter 135 The Treasure Hunt Begins, the Heroine's Comeback Leads to the Final Success

The silver-armored guards surged forward like a tide, their gleaming halberds flashing blindingly in the light. The whistling wind created by their swings was like the whispers of death, weaving an impenetrable net of death.

Dai Yao felt a heavy pressure coming at her, an almost tangible sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on her. This was no joke; she might die here today!

"Just surrender obediently!" The leading guard spoke arrogantly, his voice full of confidence, as if Dai Yao and the others were already sitting ducks.

"Dream on!" Dai Yao sneered, summoning her secret weapon—a gleaming jade ruyi, which she had painstakingly "borrowed" from an unlucky fellow. The jade ruyi radiated a warm glow in her hand, its cool touch giving her a sense of reassurance.

"Xiaomeng, come level up with me and fight monsters!"

Although Xiaomeng was scared, she still gripped the little magic sword tightly in her hand. The hilt was a little rough on her small hand. She called out in her childish voice, "Sister Yaoyao, I'm here!"

The mysterious figure drew his longsword, its blade gleaming like snow and exuding a chilling aura. The sword rang out with a clear, sharp sound as it was drawn, and the coldness emanating from its blade seemed to lower the surrounding temperature. His gaze was resolute as he shielded Dai Yao and Xiao Meng behind him, like an insurmountable mountain.

"You little minions think you can break into the Immortal Palace?" A deep voice rang out, tinged with sarcasm. The voice echoed in the empty space, as if striking a chord in everyone's heart.

A man in a long purple robe slowly approached, surrounded by a purple mist that seemed to writhe around him as if it were alive. His face was obscured, but he exuded a suffocating pressure that bound Dai Yao and the others like tangible ropes. This man was none other than the guardian of the treasure—Zi You.

"Good heavens, another big shot has arrived!" Dai Yao thought to herself. The chaotic situation today is really quite lively!

The battle is about to break out.

The silver-armored guards coordinated perfectly, launching a relentless offensive. The sound of their halberds striking was like the roar of surging waves. Dai Yao and the mysterious figure were caught off guard and faced constant danger.

"Sister Yao, watch out!" Xiao Meng cried out in alarm, her voice filled with terror. A long halberd was thrusting straight at Dai Yao, and Dai Yao could even hear the sharp whistling sound of the halberd cutting through the air.

At the critical moment, the mysterious figure stepped in front of Dai Yao, wielding his longsword to block the fatal blow. The clash of sword and halberd produced a piercing metallic clang, sparks flying. However, he was also injured in the process, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, the red of the blood starkly contrasting against his pale face.

"Are you alright?" Dai Yao's heart tightened. This was her only support in this world! Her voice trembled slightly with nervousness.

"It's just a minor injury, nothing to mention." The mysterious figure endured the pain, but his eyes grew even more determined, like a burning flame, giving people a strong sense of conviction.

Seeing the mysterious figure injured, Dai Yao was filled with rage. She was no saint; anyone who dared to harm her people would pay the price!

"Just because I'm not showing my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover!" Dai Yao roared, her jade ruyi gleaming brightly, beams of golden light shooting out. The light was so dazzling that Dai Yao could barely open her eyes; each beam seemed to possess sentience, precisely targeting the guards' weaknesses. The guards only felt the flashing golden light before their eyes, the glare stinging them painfully. They had no time to dodge and were instantly knocked back several feet, their faces filled with terror, their once orderly formation shattered.

Her eyes lit up, and a plan formed in her mind. Using her perception of the flow of qi, she found a weakness in the guards' attack and launched a series of deadly blows, catching the guards completely off guard.

Just then, Zi You made his move. With a casual flick of his sleeve, a powerful force sent Dai Yao flying. Dai Yao felt a tremendous force strike her, her body involuntarily flying backward, the wind whistling in her ears. Then, "Pfft—" she spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if her internal organs had shifted, and a sharp pain shot through her body.

"Sister Yao!" Xiao Meng exclaimed, trying to rush over, but was stopped by the guard. The guard's arm was hard and cold, as if cast in iron.

The mysterious figure, struggling to maintain his balance, stood in front of Dai Yao, his eyes coldly fixed on Zi You: "You dare touch her!" His gaze was like a sharp, icy arrow piercing Zi You.

Zi You sneered, "Overestimating yourself!"

at this time……

A voice broke the deadlock: "Stop!" A figure appeared like a ghost, blocking Dai Yao's path.

The newcomer was dressed entirely in black, his face concealed by a black cloth, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes that shone like cold stars in the night sky. It was Ying Feng.

"Hey, isn't this Boss Yingfeng? What brings you here?" Dai Yao teased, clutching her chest and spitting out blood. She could taste the blood in her mouth, and a dull pain shot through her chest. But she felt a sense of relief; reinforcements had arrived!

Yingfeng ignored Dai Yao's teasing, letting out a cold snort, his voice laced with disdain. His longsword transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for Ziyou. The sword created a dazzling trail of light as it flew.

"You think you can take me?" Zi You sneered disdainfully, casually waving her hand out.

However, Yingfeng's sword strangely bypassed Ziyou's palm strike and pierced straight at his chest. Ziyou's expression changed slightly, clearly not expecting Yingfeng to be so powerful.

With Yingfeng's arrival, the battle situation instantly reversed. Yingfeng's movements were as fast as lightning, creating a slight gust of wind as he moved. His swordsmanship was fierce, each strike accompanied by a burst of sword energy. Combined with Dai Yao's tricky and unpredictable attacks, they forced Ziyou and the guards into a retreat.

Little Meng waved her little magic sword on the side and shouted in her childish voice, "Go, Sister Yao Yao! Go, Brother Ying Feng!" She looked just like a cheerleader captain.

Enraged, Zi You finally unleashed his true power. He formed hand seals, and the surrounding space began to distort, unleashing a powerful force from within him. The surging power emitted a low, buzzing sound, like a suppressed roar.

"Spatial Imprisonment!" Zi You shouted in a low voice. Dai Yao and the others felt their bodies sink, as if they were being crushed by a mountain, unable to move. The pressure squeezed in from all directions, making it difficult to breathe.

"Damn, is he playing this high?" Dai Yao cursed inwardly. This old man is cheating!

At this critical moment, the mysterious figure suddenly unleashed a powerful force, erupting from his body like a volcanic eruption, shattering the spatial confinement. He grabbed Dai Yao, his hand warm and strong, shielding her behind him, his eyes resolute: "Don't be afraid, I'll protect you!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yingfeng launched an attack, his longsword carrying a sharp sword aura, heading straight for Ziyou. The sword aura whistled as it rushed towards Ziyou.

Dai Yao took a deep breath and joined the battle. Using her perception of destiny, she found Zi You's weakness. The jade ruyi shone brightly, and a golden light shot straight at Zi You's brow.

"Ah!" Zi You let out a scream that echoed in the space. Her body trembled violently, and the spatial confinement disappeared.

Dai Yao and her team seized the opportunity and launched a final, fierce attack.

Yingfeng's longsword pierced Ziyou's chest, the sound of the sword entering flesh sending chills down one's spine. The mysterious figure's palm strike shattered his dantian, and Daiyao's jade ruyi slammed heavily onto his head, producing a dull thud.

Zi You's body slowly collapsed, her eyes filled with resentment and bitterness.

"Finally done!" Dai Yao breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling like her whole body was falling apart. Her body felt like all her strength had been drained, her muscles ached, and every joint was throbbing.

Suddenly, she sensed a powerful force emanating from Zi You's corpse. She abruptly turned around and looked at the spot where Zi You had fallen...

"Wait, what is that?"

Where Zi You fell, a dazzling light slowly rose, illuminating the entire celestial palace. The light was so blinding that Dai Yao had to squint. Within the light, an exquisite treasure box floated silently, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"Wow! The lighting effects, the special effects, is this the legendary ultimate treasure?!" Dai Yao's eyes widened; the dazzling light was practically blinding her.

The treasure box seemed to sense Dai Yao's longing and slowly floated towards her.

Dai Yao carefully reached out and held the treasure box in her hands. The box felt cool to the touch, yet a mysterious power seemed to flow through her fingertips. A warm current instantly spread throughout her body, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged into her like a tide, frantically boosting her cultivation. Everyone around was stunned by the sudden burst of powerful spiritual energy emanating from Dai Yao. Xiao Meng's eyes widened, her mouth forming an "O" shape. The mysterious figure's pride intensified, and even Ying Feng's cold face showed a hint of surprise.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the 'Chaos Spirit Pearl' and your cultivation has been raised to the early stage of the Golden Core realm!"

Dai Yao: ??? ?? You reached the Golden Core stage so easily? This leveling speed is faster than a rocket!

The mysterious figure looked at Dai Yao, who was bathed in light, his eyes filled with pride and love. He gently embraced Dai Yao, his arms warm and reassuring, and his deep voice whispered in her ear: "Congratulations, Yao Yao."

Dai Yao nestled in the mysterious figure's warm embrace, her heart filled with joy and a sense of security.

Little Meng bounced around and exclaimed in her childish voice, "Sister Yao Yao is so amazing! I want to be that amazing too!"

This heartwarming scene seems to have been frozen into a beautiful painting.

However, just as Dai Yao and the others were immersed in joy, the mysterious figure suddenly changed his expression, shoved Dai Yao aside, and said in a deep voice, "Be careful!" A dark shadow attacked Dai Yao with lightning speed!

The mysterious figure reacted extremely quickly, shoving Dai Yao aside, but taking the blow himself.

"Pfft—" A mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the mysterious figure's chest red. The red blood spread across the black clothes.

"Are you alright?!" Dai Yao exclaimed, quickly supporting the swaying mysterious figure. She could feel his body trembling; it seemed weak in her grasp.

The attacker slowly revealed himself; it was none other than Zi You, who had been thought to have fallen earlier!

He faked his death!

"Heh, didn't expect that, did you? I'm not so easily defeated!" Zi You's face was pale, but a sinister smile curled at the corner of her mouth. "The Chaos Spirit Pearl will ultimately belong to me!"

"Holy crap! This old bastard's cheating! Is he some kind of zombie?!" Dai Yao couldn't help but complain, secretly clenching her fists while feigning fear. "Senior, have mercy! We don't need this treasure anymore, okay?"

Zi You sneered, "Too late! None of you will leave here alive today!" He attacked again, his fierce strike aimed directly at Dai Yao and Xiao Meng.

At the critical moment, a figure appeared and stood in front of Dai Yao and Xiao Meng.

"Shadow Wind!" Dai Yao exclaimed in surprise.

Yingfeng nodded slightly, and with a flick of his longsword, he neutralized Ziyou's attack. The swing of the longsword created a gust of wind.

"Mid-stage Nascent Soul? Nothing special." His tone was indifferent, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

Zi You's expression changed; he hadn't expected Dai Yao to have such a powerful expert by her side!

"Who are you?!"

"The one who will kill you." Yingfeng spoke sparingly, his longsword gleaming brightly, instantly enveloping Ziyou.

Another fierce battle has broken out!

Dai Yao and Xiao Meng were dazzled by the spectacle; this battle of the gods was even more exciting than watching a 3D blockbuster!

In the end, Yingfeng overwhelmed Ziyou with absolute power, severely injuring him with a single sword strike!

“This time, you’re really going to die,” Yingfeng said coldly.

Zi You glared at Ying Feng resentfully, her eyes filled with venom and bitterness.

With his last ounce of strength, he roared, "Even if I die, you will never get the Chaos Spirit Pearl! I have placed a restriction on the exit of the Immortal Palace, and you will never be able to leave!" After saying this, he breathed his last.

Dai Yao and the others rushed to the exit of the Immortal Palace and, sure enough, saw a barrier shimmering with an eerie light, sealing the exit tightly.

"What...what should we do?" Xiaomeng was so anxious that she stomped her feet, making a loud thumping sound on the ground.

Dai Yao looked at the exit of the Immortal Palace, which was sealed by the restriction, and a mysterious smile appeared on her lips.

"Don't panic, I have a clever plan." She turned to look at the mysterious figure, a sly glint in her eyes. "What do you think?"

The mysterious figure gently held Dai Yao's hand, his eyes filled with doting affection and trust.

"I believe you."

A deafening roar echoed from the depths of the celestial palace...