Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 118 Comprehending Sword Intent

As Xu Xiaoxiao and the others watched the monster, covered in scales and with bloody fangs, lunge at them, their hearts leaped into their throats.

"First and second year, you two go around to its side and look for opportunities to attack its weak points! Senior brother, we'll hold it off from the front!" Xu Xiaoxiao shouted, while flicking her longsword, creating several sword flourishes, and thrusting it towards the monster's head.

The senior disciple, wielding a puppet, formed hand seals, instantly enlarging his spiritual energy shield as he slammed it into the monster, telepathically saying, "Alright! Junior sister, watch out for its claws!"

Enraged by the two men's attack, the monster let out a deafening roar and swung its thick forelimbs at them.

Xu Xiaoxiao nimbly dodged left and right, taking advantage of the gaps in the monster's attacks to continuously stab at its vital parts such as its eyes and mouth.

Although the first and second-year students were scared, they mustered their courage and quietly approached the monster from the side, slashing their weapons hard at its leg joints.

"Hmph, let's see how long you can be so arrogant!" shouted the second-year junior high student.

During the fierce battle, Xu Xiaoxiao noticed that before each attack, the scales on the monster's neck would slightly open, as if that was its vital spot.

"Senior Brother, attack its neck!" Xu Xiaoxiao shouted, leaping high into the air and gathering all her spiritual power at the tip of her sword, aiming it at the monster's neck.

The puppet master understood immediately, and a beam of spiritual energy shot directly at the monster's neck.

The monster was in pain and struggled wildly, nearly getting swept away by its tail.

"Watch out!" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, and hurriedly turned around to help the first and second year students.

After a fierce battle, they finally found an opportunity and launched a combined attack, causing the monster to crash down and kick up a cloud of dust.

Everyone was panting heavily, and before they could even rest, the surrounding environment suddenly changed.

The ground began to tremble violently, and beams of light shot out from the cracks in the cave walls, illuminating an ancient treasure chest hidden in a corner.

"This...could it be a treasure?" Chu Yi exclaimed in surprise.

Xu Xiaoxiao cautiously stepped forward and carefully examined the treasure chest.

The treasure chest was covered with mysterious runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"Whatever's inside, we have to be careful," the senior puppeteer warned.

When Xu Xiaoxiao gently touched the treasure chest, it slowly opened, and a soft light shot straight to the top of the cave.

Amidst the light, a secret manual radiating golden light and a crystal-clear spirit pearl floated in the air.

"Could this be a long-lost secret manual and a spirit pearl?" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed excitedly.

However, just as they were about to collect the treasure, the cave ceiling suddenly collapsed, and countless boulders fell down.

"Oh no, run!" shouted the senior puppet master.

In a panic, the group dodged the boulders and ran deeper into the cave, unaware of the dangers and adventures that awaited them...

Amidst the chaos of falling boulders, Xu Xiaoxiao and the others fled desperately. After running for an unknown amount of time, the rumbling behind them gradually faded away, and suddenly a huge cave appeared before them.

The cave walls shimmered with a strange blue fluorescence, like twinkling stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire space.

Countless crystal-clear stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, each with a different shape, some resembling sharp swords and others like lotus flowers, creating a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

A crystal-clear stream flows gently across the ground, with stones and fish clearly visible at the bottom. Unidentified flowers and plants grow along the banks, emitting a faint fragrance.

"This place is so beautiful!" the second-year junior high student exclaimed, his eyes wide open, his face full of novelty and joy, and his fear from before had dissipated somewhat.

Xu Xiaoxiao was also attracted by the beautiful scenery before her, but she remained vigilant. She gripped her longsword tightly and cautiously looked around: "Everyone, don't relax. Such a peculiar place might be hiding some danger."

The senior disciple of the puppet nodded solemnly, his hands slightly clenched into fists, his spiritual energy circulating silently, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

The group walked slowly along the stream when suddenly, a melodious flute tune drifted over, its gentle and ethereal melody seeming to come from another world.

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure in a white robe appearing and disappearing in the depths of the cave.

"Who is that?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked softly, her gaze fixed on the figure, her steps unconsciously slowing down, afraid of disturbing the other person.

As they drew closer, the figure became clearer.

It turned out to be an elderly man with white hair, a kind face, and deep eyes, who was playing a jade flute in his hand.

"We juniors did not mean to trespass on this place. If we have offended you, we hope you will forgive us."

The senior puppet master stepped forward, respectfully cupped his hands in greeting, and said...

The old man nodded slightly, put down the jade flute, and said with a smile, "It's alright. It's your good fortune to have come here."

Xu Xiaoxiao and the others exchanged glances, their hearts filled with doubt.

The old man seemed to have seen through their thoughts. With a gentle flick of his sleeve, a beam of light flashed, and images appeared in the air, showcasing a mysterious and powerful technique.

“This is…” Xu Xiaoxiao looked at these images in surprise, her eyes sparkling with longing.

The old man said slowly, "This is a unique skill that I have studied for many years. Today I will pass it on to you. I hope you can make good use of this skill to benefit all living beings."

Upon hearing this, everyone was both surprised and delighted, and immediately knelt down to express their gratitude.

In the days that followed, they diligently studied the technique under the old man. The painting contained a powerful sword intent, and Xu Xiaoxiao and the puppet master practiced day and night, constantly pushing their limits.

Time passed quickly in this mysterious cave, seemingly several years had gone by.

Xu Xiaoxiao and her puppet master were immersed in comprehending the powerful sword intent, practicing day and night, their clothes soaked with sweat, yet they were completely unaware of it.

Their eyes were filled with focus and determination, and every swing of their swords seemed to be a deep exchange with the intent of the sword.

The old man stood quietly to one side, his eyes revealing satisfaction and expectation.

When Xu Xiaoxiao and the puppet master finally made a breakthrough and their bodies emitted sharp sword energy, the old man nodded slightly.

“Children, you have grasped the essence of this sword intent.” The old man spoke slowly, his voice gentle yet firm. “Now, it is time to leave this place.”

Xu Xiaoxiao and the puppet master stood respectfully in front of the old man, their eyes filled with gratitude.

The old man pointed to the depths of the cave, where there was a passage shimmering with light. "Follow this passage and you will leave this place. But remember, no matter what you encounter along the way, keep your mind at peace."

Xu Xiaoxiao and the puppet master nodded solemnly, then turned and walked towards the passage with firm and powerful steps.

At this moment, the light in the cave began to flicker, and the surrounding stone walls made cracking sounds, as if this mysterious world was about to collapse.

Xu Xiaoxiao turned around and looked at the old man, then said loudly, "Senior, please take care!"

The old man smiled and waved, his figure appearing increasingly hazy in the shimmering light.

They quickened their pace, the passageway filled with smoke and dust, and stones fell from above from time to time.

Xu Xiaoxiao and her puppet master used their spiritual power to protect their bodies as they struggled forward.

Finally, they saw the exit ahead, and the sunlight shone on their faces, bringing with it the warmth of hope and new life.

The moment they stepped out of the exit, the cave behind them collapsed completely, raising a huge cloud of dust.

Xu Xiaoxiao and the puppet master looked at the cloud of smoke and dust, their hearts filled with emotion.

“Let’s go, we must use what we have learned to benefit all living beings,” said the senior disciple of the puppet.

"Hmm, Senior Brother, I feel like I've been in the cave for several years, but after coming out, it doesn't feel like much time has passed," Xu Xiaoxiao asked in confusion.

"Junior Sister, the fact that you can sense it means your cultivation has improved. The old man you just met must have been a master. That space is an excellent place for cultivation; one year inside is equivalent to one day outside."

"You've been away from the sect for so long, it's time to go back." The puppet senior brother formed a hand seal, and an array appeared on the ground—this was the Instant Array.

"Senior brother, you're amazing!" The first and second-year students praised him when they saw this scene.

"Follow me closely," the puppet master brother transmitted again.