Qingfeng Longying Xianfei Jue

Chapter 115 Fantasy Realm Qiyuan

In the bustling modern metropolis of Lancheng, lives a young woman named Su Yao. Tall and slender, her long, glossy black hair is always casually tied in a ponytail, and her bright eyes reveal a love for life and a curiosity about the unknown. Su Yao is an illustrator, passionate about using her paintbrush to depict the fantastical and vibrant world in her heart.

One stormy night, while tidying up old belongings, Su Yao stumbled upon a dusty wooden box. Strange patterns were carved into its surface, seemingly telling ancient stories. Curious, she opened the box. Inside lay a yellowed book, its cover adorned with mysterious symbols, exuding an aura of mystery and antiquity. The instant Su Yao's fingers touched the book, a blinding flash of light, and she lost consciousness.

When Su Yao regained consciousness, she found herself in a strange forest. The sky was a dreamlike color, with multicolored clouds drifting slowly across it. The trees were tall and dense, their trunks shimmering with light, and their leaves were of all shapes and sizes, some like twinkling stars, others like fluttering butterflies. Su Yao stood up, both shocked and curious, realizing she had entered a completely different world.

While wandering in the forest, Su Yao encountered an elderly man dressed in a white robe. The old man had white hair, but his eyes were bright and deep. He paused slightly upon seeing Su Yao, then smiled gently: "Child, where do you come from?" Su Yao told the old man her entire story. After listening, the old man slowly said, "This is the Illusionary Realm, a mysterious space parallel to your world. The book in your hand is the medium connecting the two worlds. It seems you have been chosen by the Illusionary Realm."

Su Yao looked puzzled: "Chosen? What does that mean?" The old man explained: "The Illusionary Realm is facing a huge crisis. A dark force is rising and trying to devour the entire Illusionary Realm. Legend has it that every thousand years, a destined person from another world will come here. Only this person can find the four guardian spirits of the Illusionary Realm and use their power to seal the source of darkness and save the Illusionary Realm."

Su Yao knew the gravity of the matter. Although she was somewhat afraid, her inherent courage and sense of justice led her to decide to take on this mission. Guided by the old man, Su Yao embarked on a journey to find the four guardian spirits.

Her first stop was the Valley of Flames. The valley was shrouded in scorching heat, with lava churning at the bottom, the intense heat making it impossible to approach. Su Yao proceeded cautiously when suddenly, a gigantic fire phoenix burst forth from the lava, its body engulfed in flames, emitting a deafening cry. Su Yao was startled by this unexpected sight, but she quickly regained her composure, remembering what the old man had said: guardian spirits test those who come seeking help.

Summoning her courage, Su Yao addressed the Fire Phoenix, "Respected Fire Phoenix, I have come seeking your help. The Illusionary Realm is facing a threat from the forces of darkness, and I need your power to save it." A glint flashed in the Fire Phoenix's eyes, and then it unleashed a massive pillar of fire, engulfing Su Yao within it. Su Yao felt immense pressure within the flames, but she gritted her teeth and did not back down. Thinking of the crisis facing the Illusionary Realm and the mission she bore, she persevered with unwavering willpower.

Seeing this, the fire phoenix nodded in satisfaction and extinguished its flames. It told Su Yao that it was willing to help her and bestowed a portion of its power upon her. Su Yao felt a surge of intense power coursing through her body, a power that filled her with courage and confidence.

After leaving the Flame Valley, Su Yao headed towards the Abyss of Ice. The Abyss of Ice was bitterly cold, surrounded by thick layers of ice, with howling winds that seemed to freeze anyone solid. Su Yao walked with difficulty on the ice, carefully taking each step to avoid falling into an ice cave.

Deep within the Frozen Abyss, Su Yao discovered a colossal ice unicorn. The ice unicorn emanated a chilling aura, its eyes like two enormous sapphires, fixed on Su Yao. Su Yao approached and explained her purpose to the ice unicorn. The ice unicorn remained silent, merely flicking its claws, and an ice wall instantly rose before Su Yao, blocking her path.

Su Yao understood this was a test from the Ice Qilin. Using the power bestowed upon her by the Fire Phoenix, she condensed a ball of flame in her hand, attempting to melt the ice wall. However, the ice wall was as solid as a rock, and the power of the flame seemed unable to cause it much damage. Su Yao did not give up. She calmed herself and carefully observed the structure of the ice wall. She discovered a small crack at the bottom of the ice wall, so she concentrated the power of her flame and sprayed it into the crack. After some effort, a crack finally appeared in the ice wall, and then it collapsed with a roar.

Seeing that Su Yao had passed the test, the Ice Qilin acknowledged her abilities. It infused its power into Su Yao's body, and Su Yao felt a cold yet powerful force merging with the fire power within her, further enhancing her strength.

Next, Su Yao arrived at the Misty Forest. A thick fog permeated the forest, making it easy to lose one's way. Su Yao groped her way forward through the forest, constantly hearing strange noises, as if countless eyes were watching her from the darkness.

Suddenly, a gigantic nine-tailed fox appeared before Su Yao. Its nine tails swayed in the wind, each shimmering with a different light. The nine-tailed fox looked at Su Yao slyly: "Little girl, do you think you have the ability to save the Illusionary Realm?" Su Yao answered firmly: "I will do my utmost." The nine-tailed fox smiled slightly: "Very well, then let me see your resolve."

After speaking, the nine-tailed fox cast an illusion, and the scene before Su Yao's eyes instantly changed. She saw herself back in Lan City, surrounded by family and friends, living a peaceful and happy life. Su Yao's heart wavered for a moment, but quickly, she remembered the creatures facing danger in the illusionary realm, and the mission she bore. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened her eyes again, the illusion was broken, and the nine-tailed fox revealed an approving look.

The nine-tailed fox bestowed its power upon Su Yao, granting her the ability to perceive and confuse enemies. Now, Su Yao has found three guardian spirits, leaving only the last one—the Thunder Dragon.

Su Yao arrived at the Thunder Mountains. Lightning flashed and thunder roared throughout the mountains, massive bolts of lightning constantly striking down, leaving the ground riddled with holes. Su Yao searched diligently for traces of the Thunder Dragon within the mountains. Suddenly, a deafening dragon's roar resounded, and a colossal dragon swooped down from the clouds. Lightning crackled around its body, and its eyes gleamed with majestic power.

Su Yao explained her purpose to the Thunder Dragon, who roared, "Saving the Illusionary Realm is no easy task. What makes you think you deserve my help?" Su Yao did not back down. She demonstrated the power she had received from the other three guardian spirits and recounted her journey and unwavering beliefs.

Moved by Su Yao's courage and determination, the Thunder Dragon decided to help her. The dragon channeled its powerful lightning energy into Su Yao's body, and she felt an unprecedented surge of strength coursing through her.

Having gathered the power of the four guardian spirits, Su Yao arrived at the location of the Source of Darkness. The Source of Darkness emitted a dense black mist, shrouding everything in darkness. Without hesitation, Su Yao stepped into the darkness, engaging in a breathtaking battle with the forces of darkness.

In the battle, Su Yao fully utilized the power of her four guardian spirits. She manipulated flames to burn away the darkness; used ice to freeze its power; borrowed the illusions of the nine-tailed fox to confuse her enemies; and summoned lightning to deliver a fatal blow to the forces of darkness. After a fierce battle, Su Yao finally succeeded in sealing the source of darkness and saving the Illusionary Realm.

The people of the Illusionary Realm cheered, regarding Su Yao as a hero. Su Yao stayed in the Illusionary Realm for a period of time, helping its people rebuild their homes. During this time, Su Yao developed a deep bond with the people of the Illusionary Realm.

However, Su Yao always kept her family and friends in Lan City in her heart. On the day she left the Illusionary Realm, the people of the Illusionary Realm came to see her off. The old man handed the book that connected the two worlds back to Su Yao, telling her that if the Illusionary Realm faced a crisis again, he hoped she would lend a helping hand once more.

Su Yao returned to Lan City, incorporating her experiences in the Fantasy Realm into her illustrations. Her works, filled with fantastical elements and touching stories, gained widespread popularity. Su Yao also became a highly acclaimed illustrator.

In her spare time, Su Yao would open that ancient book and reminisce about her time in the Illusionary Realm. She knew that no matter how far apart the two worlds were, her connection with the Illusionary Realm would never be severed. And her story spread throughout Lan City and the Illusionary Realm, inspiring more people to bravely face difficulties and pursue justice and dreams.