Chapter 139 Su Ying'er's Hometown: Her Background is Not Simple
Mirage in the desert
As soon as she approached, Ye Li sensed that the spiritual energy here was extremely mixed. Although the Golden Sand Illusionary Domain was a spiritual domain, a gray mist was faintly swirling above it, giving off an indescribable sense of oppression.
Although the Sand Sea Mirage is located within the Golden Sand Illusionary Realm, it is adjacent to the Abyss of Despair and is shrouded in demonic energy all day long.
Moreover, people go missing here every year. To ensure safety, the Taixu Sect, the closest sect to this place, has set up a seal around the area to prevent anyone from entering.
Upon seeing Chu Wei and his group, the disciples of the Taixu Sect, who had been waiting for a long time, came forward to greet them, with the leading female disciple bowing respectfully.
The woman had broad features and a clear voice. "Greetings, fellow Daoists of the Heavenly Gate Sect. I am Zhao Yaoguang, a disciple of the Taixu Sect. I greet you all."
Although the Taixu Sect is not as powerful as the Tianmen Sect, which is the number one sect in the world, it is still one of the five major sects, and its disciples are also outstanding and have remarkable demeanor.
After exchanging greetings, Zhao Yaoguang spoke quickly and directly, "I have received a message from the sect. Are you all going to enter the Mirage Zone of the Sand Sea?"
Chu Wei nodded slightly. "Not bad."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yaoguang looked troubled. "You've all come at a really bad time. Recently, things haven't been peaceful in the Sand Sea Mirage."
Su Ying'er became worried and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with things?"
Zhao Yaoguang glanced at her, looking surprised, clearly wondering how Su Ying'er, a mere mortal, had entered the Heavenly Gate Sect.
However, since they weren't from her own sect, she didn't say anything and patiently explained, "You've probably all heard that people often go missing in the Golden Sand Illusionary Realm. After our investigation, we discovered that the place where those people disappeared is this Sand Sea Mirage."
Upon hearing this, all the disciples looked at the stone tablet not far away, their expressions becoming tense.
Lu Ziting frowned and asked, "Didn't the Taixu Sect send anyone to look for them?"
Zhao Yaoguang: "Of course we searched, but these people seemed to have vanished into thin air. They disappeared without a trace after entering the mirage in the desert. We also went into the mirage in the desert many times to search, but we found nothing."
Upon hearing this, Ye Li recalled that Li Yuehua's situation stemmed from the disappearance of someone in the Golden Sand Illusionary Realm, leading the Heavenly Gate Sect to suspect that the Wuqi Clan had made a comeback, which resulted in the subsequent events.
So it seems that the disappearances have been going on for hundreds of years. Could it really be the work of the Wuqi Clan?
Ye Li spoke up, "Since this has been going on for many years, then why did Fellow Daoist Zhao mention the unrest just now?"
Zhao Yaoguang said helplessly, "Fellow Daoist has hit the nail on the head. Although some disciples went missing in the Sand Sea Mirage before, the number was not large. We also suspected that it might be because this place is close to the Abyss of the End, and they might have wandered in by mistake and been injured by the Burning Wind. But since last year, things have suddenly changed."
A year ago, several disciples of the Taixu Sect went missing near the Mirage Zone in the Sand Sea. One of them was a direct disciple of the sect leader and had already reached the Golden Core stage.
The sect leader immediately sent people in to search for them.
Zhao Yaoguang paused, "But without exception, none of the disciples who went in after that came out."
"What……"
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Heavenly Gate Sect all became worried.
"How could this be? Is there some danger inside?"
"There's definitely danger! So many people have died, who knows what's hidden inside!"
Someone asked in a trembling voice, "Really, not a single one came out?"
“Yes.” Zhao Yaoguang sighed. “Those disciples were still communicating with the sect a few days after they entered, but suddenly one day, they disappeared completely. So for the safety of the disciples, the sect leader ordered that no one should enter the Sand Sea Mirage Area anymore, and set up an array barrier and sent disciples to guard it to prevent anyone from accidentally entering.”
She looked at Chu Wei, "So, after hearing all this, do you still intend to go in?"
"this……"
Lu Ziting hesitated, already having second thoughts.
He looked at Chu Wei, who had remained silent, and said, "Sect Leader Chu, although finding out the cause of death of Tian Shu Ling Zun is very important, we still have so many inner and outer disciples with us. I can disregard my own life, but I must ensure the safety of these disciples."
These words were cleverly phrased; if Chu Wei were to force his way in, he would be disregarding his disciple's life or death.
Chu Wei, however, seemed not to understand Lu Ziting's hints, and only grasped the key points, nodding, "In that case, the other disciples of the Lotus Sect will wait here. You can come in with me."
"I……"
Lu Ziting choked up.
Unfortunately, he was the one who made the boast, and it would be ungentlemanly for him to go back on his word now.
Just when he was in a dilemma, Su Ying'er suddenly took his arm and said, "Then let Ying'er go with Senior Brother."
Lu Ziting: "No, it will be dangerous for you to go in!"
"It's alright," Su Ying'er said understandingly. "My hometown is near the Golden Sands Illusionary Realm. I can show you the way."
Zhao Yaoguang was surprised, "You've been to the Mirage Zone in the Desert? You're just a mortal, how dare you enter such a place?"
Su Ying'er's expression stiffened for a moment, something flashed quickly in her eyes, and then she smiled innocently, "Ying'er accidentally wandered in, was terrified, luckily she ran out."
Upon hearing this, Ye Li recalled that it was Qingyu Zhenren who brought Su Ying'er back from the Golden Sand Illusionary Realm.
Could it be that Su Ying'er knows what's inside?
...
Because of Zhao Yaoguang's reminder, before going in, Chu Wei divided his disciples into two groups: one group consisted of those with high cultivation levels who were willing to go in, and the other group consisted of those who were afraid to go in.
Because it was voluntary, only ten people went in. Among them were Mu Chen, Mu Xi, Lu Ziting, and Su Ying'er.
The mirage in the desert is completely different from the surrounding endless golden desert.
The surrounding sand is a dazzling golden yellow, shimmering with a hot and warm light under the blazing sun. But the sand and gravel at the edge of the mirage in the desert have an eerie dark gold color, like ancient metal eroded by time, exuding a cold and sinister aura.
Just as they were about to step into the barrier, a female voice sounded behind them.
"Please wait a moment, everyone."
It was Zhao Yaoguang. She was all alone at the moment. She smiled and said, "I wonder if we could keep each other company?"
Ye Li was somewhat surprised, "Didn't you say this place was dangerous? Why do you still want to go in?"
Zhao Yaoguang looked somewhat wistful. "Among those who went missing inside were my close friends. You are all highly skilled cultivators, and I'd like to take a gamble on whether I can find any clues. But please rest assured, although I am only at the Foundation Establishment stage, I am proficient in formations and will not hold you back."
The Tianmen Sect specializes in sword cultivation, while the Taixu Sect focuses on formations.
Whether there is any danger inside is still unknown, so having more resources is certainly a good thing.
Before the barrier.
Zhao Yaoguang drew something on the center of her forehead in front of the barrier, opening the barrier set up by the Taixu Sect, and then turned to face the group.
"Please, everyone."
The entrance to the barrier is narrow, only wide enough for one person to pass through.
Chu Wei was the first to go in.
Next came Mu Chen and Mu Xi, with Ye Li close behind.
As soon as she stepped inside, Ye Li looked at everything in front of her, her pupils contracted slightly, and she froze on the spot.
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