From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 402 The Winds of Change Are Still Blazing

Hiss... Ling Yun's smile sent chills down my spine, like I was being stared at by a venomous snake.

What does "interesting" mean?

That's ridiculous!

This old guy is definitely up to something!

Before I could recover from Ling Yun's chilling smile, the mysterious power that I had temporarily suppressed started to stir again!

It rampaged through my body, like a trapped wild beast frantically searching for a way out.

Damn it, this thing is really persistent!

I took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the surging blood and qi within my body.

Now is not the time for internal strife. That old fellow Ling Yun is watching us like a hawk, and the dark energy outside is ready to make a comeback at any moment.

"Want to play, huh? I'll play with you to the very end!" I cursed inwardly, concentrating all my mental energy in an attempt to completely control this power.

The light emanating from its body became even more dazzling, no longer the passive defensive posture of before, but full of aggression and invasiveness.

That mysterious power seemed to sense my determination, and began to gradually become more dynamic, like a part of my body, dancing according to my will.

The air was thick with a suffocating sense of oppression; everyone held their breath and stared intently at me.

I know this is the calm before the storm; a much fiercer battle is about to begin.

Sure enough, that ball of dark energy did not disappoint me.

It let out a deafening roar, coalescing into a gigantic, ferocious beast that opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and lunged fiercely at me.

The ferocious beast was over ten feet tall and exuded a nauseating stench.

With each step it took, the ground shook violently, as if it were about to tear the entire space apart.

I dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately mobilized the mysterious power within my body, transforming it into sharp blades of light that slashed at the ferocious beast.

The light blade collided with the beast's body, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound and sparks flying everywhere.

However, the beast's defensive capabilities were beyond my expectations.

While the light blade could inflict some damage on it, it could not stop its advance.

Despite the attack of the light blade, it did not slow down at all and arrived in front of me in the blink of an eye.

"Wow, that's intense!" I couldn't help but swear and quickly backed away.

The beast's claws, carrying a foul stench, lunged at me.

I tried my best to dodge, but I was still a step too slow and my arm was scratched by its claws.

"Hiss—" A sharp pain shot through me, and blood instantly stained my sleeve.

Damn it, this is a real problem!

I gritted my teeth, endured the pain, and continued to fight the ferocious beast.

I know that I absolutely cannot fall now, or everything will be over.

Just as I was locked in fierce combat with the ferocious beast, I saw Elder Wu's figure.

He stood at a distance, his expression shifting between light and shadow, as if he were hesitating about something.

I know what he's thinking.

The battle had spiraled out of his control, and he feared it would trigger an even greater catastrophe.

However, he also understood that if this mysterious power could not be completely eliminated, the entire immortal realm would face a huge threat.

He was caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

What a nice person! It's a time like this, why are you still being so fussy!

I cursed him inwardly, but I didn't have time to pay attention to him.

I'm barely able to take care of myself right now, so I can only do my best.

Mingyue, that girl, is looking at me with teary eyes right now.

She wanted to help me, but she was powerless to do so, and could only pray for me silently in her heart.

Seeing the worry in her eyes, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

At least, I'm not fighting alone.

"Don't worry, Mingyue, I'll be fine!" I said silently to myself, then focused all my attention on the battle in front of me.

The beast's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and I sustained more and more wounds.

But I didn't give up; I'm still struggling to hold on.

Time passed second by second, and I felt my body growing weaker and weaker, and my spiritual energy was almost exhausted.

But I still didn't give up, and I continued to fight that ferocious beast with every last bit of strength I had left.

Suddenly, I felt a strange energy surge into my body.

That energy was full of life and vitality, instantly healing my wounds and replenishing my spiritual power.

"This is..." I was surprised to find that this energy actually came from the mysterious power within my body!

Could it be... that I'm finally going to take complete control of it?

Overjoyed, I quickly guided that energy to launch a final attack on the ferocious beast.

Just as I was about to strike the ferocious beast, I suddenly heard that old man Ling Yun's voice: "Stop!"

I paused for a moment, and instinctively stopped attacking.

Ling Yun strode up to me, his face grave, and said, "Xiao Yao, you can't continue like this! This power... this power is not something you can control!"

I frowned, looking at him with confusion: "What are you talking about? I'm almost there!"

"No, you're wrong!" Ling Yun shook his head and said in a serious tone, "Behind this power... lies a huge conspiracy!"

"A conspiracy?" I was even more confused. "What conspiracy?"

Ling Yun didn't answer me, but turned to look at the Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable in the distance.

“Xuanfeng, haven’t you realized yet? This is not an ordinary competition at all, but a… a meticulously designed trap!” Ling Yun’s voice trembled, as if he had seen something terrible.

Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng frowned, seemingly displeased with Ling Yun's words: "Ling Yun, what nonsense are you spouting? What trap? Don't try to scare us!"

"I'm not exaggerating!" Ling Yun said excitedly, "Haven't you noticed? The appearance of this mysterious power... is just too strange! Why did it suddenly appear here? And why did it choose Xiao Yao as its host? All of this... is too abnormal!"

Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng fell silent, seemingly moved by Ling Yun's words.

Just then, I suddenly felt a powerful force coming from behind me.

I turned around quickly, only to see Guard Lin staring at me with a ferocious expression, holding a gleaming dagger in his hand, which he was about to stab at me with deadly force.

"Watch out!" Mingyue exclaimed, but it was too late.

The dagger pierced my body, and blood gushed out instantly.

I stared at Guard Lin in disbelief, not understanding why he would do such a thing.

A strange smile appeared on Guard Lin's face. He said in a hoarse voice, "It's over..."

Lin, the guard, had a face so contorted with rage that it was almost distorted!

Holy crap, what's going on?!

I have no past grudges or recent conflicts with this young guard, so what's wrong with him?!

The dagger, carrying a chilling aura, pierced straight into my body.

I felt as if my internal organs were being churned together, and the pain made my vision go black.

"Pfft..." A mouthful of blood spurted out uncontrollably, staining my clothes red.

I staggered back a few steps, barely managing to stand up with my last bit of willpower.

"Why...why did you do this?" I stared intently at Guard Lin, my voice hoarse like a broken bellows.

Guard Lin grinned, revealing an incredibly eerie smile that sent chills down my spine.

“It’s over…it’s all over…” His voice was low and hoarse, like a demon crawling out of hell.

I felt my spiritual energy rapidly draining away, and my consciousness began to blur.

I struggled to see Lin's face clearly, but found his eyes empty and confused, like a puppet being manipulated.

Something's not right! There's definitely something wrong here!

I endured the excruciating pain, trying to mobilize the mysterious power within my body, only to find that the power had become sluggish, as if it were being suppressed by something.

Just as I was racking my brains trying to figure it out, I caught a glimpse of that old guy Ling Yun out of the corner of my eye.

A sinister smile curled at the corner of his lips.

I understood instantly! He was the one who orchestrated all of this!

This old fox!

He actually used the mysterious power within me to set a trap, trying to kill me!

I was furious and wanted nothing more than to rush up to him and tear him to pieces.

However, I am now severely injured and my spiritual energy is almost exhausted, so I have no ability to fight against him.

"Ling Yun! You despicable and shameless bastard!" I cursed through gritted teeth, my voice hoarse and weak.

Ling Yun, however, seemed not to hear him and remained standing there, smiling smugly.

"Xiao Yao, you're too naive. Do you really think you can control this power? You're wrong. This power will only bring you destruction!" His voice was seductive, like the whisper of a devil.

I felt a wave of despair.

Am I really going to die here?

I can not be reconciled!

I refuse to be outmaneuvered by them like this!

Just as I was about to give up, Mingyue suddenly rushed over and stood in front of me.

"Don't hurt Sister Xiao Yao! Stop!" she cried out through her tears, her voice filled with fear and anger.

Seeing Mingyue's frail body, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

At least, there are still people who care about me, and there are still people willing to stand up for me.

"Mingyue, you have to go! It's dangerous here!" I said anxiously.

Mingyue shook her head and said firmly, "I'm not leaving! I want to stay with Sister Xiaoyao!"

Seeing the determination in her eyes made me feel even worse.

I shouldn't have dragged her into this!

Just as I was at a loss, Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng suddenly moved.

He flashed to Ling Yun's side and shouted sternly, "Ling Yun! What are you doing?! Stop right now!"

Ling Yun sneered and said, "Xuan Feng, can't you see? This power will bring disaster to the Immortal Realm! I'm just trying to prevent it from happening!"

"Bullshit! You're clearly using someone else to do your dirty work!" Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable roared, slapping Ling Yun with his palm.

Ling Yun calmly dodged his attack, then vanished from the spot in a flash.

"Xuanfeng, you can't stop me! It's all too late!" His voice came from all directions, filled with sinister and terrifying intent.

Seeing Ling Yun escape, Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng's expression grew even more grim. He turned around and looked at me.

"Xiao Yao, how are you? Can you hold on?" he asked with concern.

I nodded reluctantly and said, "I'm fine... I just need a little time..."

Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng sighed and said, "Alas, it's all my fault for being too careless and failing to discover Ling Yun's conspiracy. Don't worry, I will definitely protect you!"

Hearing his words calmed me down a little.

However, since Ling Yun dared to do this, he must have been prepared.

Next, an even bigger conspiracy awaits me.

Just as I was becoming wary, I felt the mysterious power within me suddenly become violent.

It violently assaulted my meridians, as if trying to tear my body apart.

"Ah..." I couldn't help but let out a scream and collapsed to the ground in agony.

"Sister Xiao Yao!" Mingyue exclaimed and rushed over to support me.

"I...I'm fine..." I said with difficulty, trying to calm myself down.

However, the mysterious power within him grew increasingly violent, as if it had spiraled out of control.

My body began to tremble uncontrollably, and my eyes turned bloodshot.

"Oh no! This power is about to get out of control!" Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable exclaimed, and he hurriedly tried to stop me.

But it was too late.

I felt a powerful force erupt from my body, blasting both Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable and Mingyue away.

My body was suspended in the air, surrounded by dazzling light.

My consciousness began to blur, and I heard whispers in my ears.

"Awaken... Awaken... the power that belongs to you..."

I felt my body undergoing some kind of change, and an unprecedentedly powerful force was awakening within me.

I closed my eyes in anguish, awaiting the judgment of fate.

Suddenly, all the sounds disappeared, replaced by complete silence.

I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in an unfamiliar space.

It was pitch black here, devoid of any light, only endless void.

I felt a wave of fear and wanted to escape, but I found that my body was unable to move.

"Who...who are you?" I asked, my voice echoing in the empty space.

“I… am you…” A mysterious voice came, deep and hoarse, as if it came from a distant place.

I was stunned, not understanding what he meant.

"I am you? This... how is this possible?" I asked in disbelief.

"Heh... Nothing is impossible. I am a part of you, I am the power you have always hidden..." the mysterious voice said.

"Hidden power? What power?" I was even more confused.

"It is... the power of destruction..." the mysterious voice said, its tone filled with evil and madness.

I felt a wave of fear.

The power of destruction?

Could it be that I possess such terrifying power?

"No... I don't want the power of destruction! I don't want it!" I shook my head desperately, trying to get rid of this fear.

However, that mysterious voice wouldn't let me go.

It continued to bewitch me, tempt me, and try to make me accept this destructive power.

"Accept me...accept me...if you accept me, you will have unparalleled power, you can destroy everything, you can become...a true god..." the mysterious voice said, the voice getting closer and closer, as if it were right next to my ear.

Just when I was about to break down, I suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Xiao Yao! Wake up! Don't be fooled by him!"

I suddenly awoke to find myself still suspended in the air, surrounded by dazzling light.

Xuanfeng Immortal and Mingyue were looking at me with worried expressions.

"Sister Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Mingyue asked with concern.

I shook my head and said, "I'm fine... I was almost bewitched by him..."

Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're alright. It seems that this power is really too strong. We must find a way to control it, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."

I nodded and said, "I know. I will do my best..."

Just as we were discussing countermeasures, that ball of dark energy suddenly attacked me again, so fast that it caught us off guard.

"Be careful!" Xuanfeng Immortal Venerable exclaimed in alarm, and hurriedly tried to stop it.

But it was too late.

That ball of dark energy instantly engulfed me, and my consciousness was plunged into darkness once again.

In my last moments before losing consciousness, I seemed to see a pair of eyes coldly staring at me from the depths of darkness, eyes filled with conspiracy and scheming...

"Ha, is it finally going to succeed...?"