From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 279 Immortal Venerable Ruins: Xiao Yao Unveils the Truth

Golden light surged in my hand, like a roaring dragon, emitting deep, guttural cries.

The surrounding air distorted due to this powerful energy, crackling and popping.

I took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within me, my eyes as firm as iron.

I must break this barrier!

"Break!" I roared, slamming the golden light in my hand against the stone door.

With a loud bang, the golden light collided violently with the runes on the stone gate, bursting out with dazzling light.

A powerful force rebounded, and I felt as if I had been hit by a mountain. My body was thrown backward uncontrollably and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the ground red.

I struggled to get up, but I felt weak all over, as if my internal organs had shifted, and the intense pain made it almost impossible for me to breathe.

The stone gate before me still stood firm, its runes flashing with an eerie light, as if mocking my overestimation of my abilities.

I gritted my teeth, trying to suppress the metallic taste in my throat, a surge of resentment rising in my heart.

Am I destined to stop here?

No, I am not reconciled!

I slowly raised my head, my gaze falling once again on the stone door. This time, I didn't act rashly as before. Instead, I endured the pain, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began to carefully observe the runes on the stone door, trying to find the pattern within them.

“These runes…” I murmured to myself, my eyes fixed on the shimmering symbols, when a sudden flash of inspiration struck me, “I feel like I’ve seen them somewhere before…”

I endured the pain, sat cross-legged on the ground, and carefully examined the runes on the stone gate.

Golden light flowed slowly around me, bringing a touch of warmth, but it couldn't completely dispel the excruciating pain within me.

The runes on the stone gate shimmered with an eerie light, like leaping sprites that spun and shifted in my eyes.

“These runes…” I murmured to myself, my eyes fixed on the flashing symbols. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me. “I feel like I’ve seen them somewhere before…” Familiar images flashed through my mind: the runes I had seen in ancient books, the ancient incantations I had accidentally come across during cultivation.

I gradually came to understand that these runes were not arranged randomly, but rather followed a specific pattern.

No one around me expected me to choose this method. A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the ethereal fairy, while the green lotus fairy nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with my calm approach.

The Blood Demon Elder and the Netherworld Ghost King sneered disdainfully, clearly believing that I was wasting my time.

"Found it!" I was overjoyed. I had finally discovered a weak point in the rune.

It was a seemingly insignificant little rune, but it was the key to the entire restriction.

I took a deep breath and concentrated the golden light within my body into my palm, slowly gathering it into a thin but powerful beam of light.

"Now!" I shouted, aiming the beam of light in my hand precisely at that weak point.

Fine cracks began to appear on the surface of the barrier, and the cracks spread rapidly, like a spider web.

I continued to bombard them with golden light, each attack making the cracks even more pronounced.

The surrounding air boiled over by this powerful energy, with explosions echoing throughout, and the light of the runes grew dimmer and dimmer.

Suddenly, a loud bang shattered the barrier, and the stone gate collapsed into a pile of rubble.

I stood up, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

Everyone around me stared in disbelief at me, like an ethereal fairy.

"Xiao Yao, you did it!" Ling Feng shouted excitedly.

I nodded, but my resolve only grew stronger.

Finally, I crossed the last obstacle and stepped into the unknown truth.

At that moment, the ethereal fairy's voice echoed in her ears: "Xiao Yao, the Immortal Venerable's message is behind this door. Are you ready?"

I took a deep breath, took a firm step, and walked towards the tightly closed door.

I pushed open the heavy stone door, and an ancient and mysterious aura rushed towards me.

The scene before me stunned me instantly. It wasn't the magnificent golden space I had imagined, but rather a void and ethereal space, with countless points of light floating around, like stars in the night sky, both real and illusory.

"What...what is this?" I murmured involuntarily.

The ethereal fairy did not answer; she simply stood quietly to the side, her eyes filled with an unfathomable complexity.

Qinglian Fairy stepped forward and pointed to a ball of light floating in the center of the space, "That is the message left by the Immortal Venerable, and it is also the truth of this ruin."

I took a deep breath and slowly approached the ball of light.

The light slowly dissipated, and a voice rang in my ears, an ancient and distant voice, as if from the far past: "My name is Celestial Venerable Tianyan. This relic is not for inheritance, but for warning..."

As the sound continued, a scene unfolded in my mind: the once glorious world of cultivation, due to internal strife and greed, ultimately declined.

The Immortal Venerable did not leave because of ascension, but rather chose to transform himself into the Dao to seal away the evil power in order to prevent a greater calamity.

This truth completely overturned my previous understanding.

I always thought the Immortal Venerable Ruins were a place to find power and inheritance, but I never expected it to be a warning!

My heart began to struggle violently. The power I pursued, my revenge—everything seemed so insignificant and laughable.

The surrounding scenery began to distort, and illusory light and shadow flickered constantly, as if I were trapped in a maze and could not find the exit.

Confusion and self-doubt surged up like a tide, almost drowning me.

"Have I been wrong all along?" I covered my head and asked myself in anguish.

Just as I was about to lose my way, I saw those floating points of light begin to converge, forming familiar faces.

There are my relatives, my friends, and even my former enemies.

They all looked at me expectantly, as if to say, "Xiao Yao, you are not alone; you have an even more important mission."

I suddenly raised my head, and a flame reignited in my eyes.

I cannot be bound by the past; I have more important things to do.

Even if the truth is different from what I expected, I will accept it and bravely face the future!

I strode resolutely toward the center of that radiant light.

The light instantly enveloped me, and a powerful yet warm force surged into my body.

I felt as if my soul had been cleansed, my whole body felt refreshed, and my strength had also undergone a qualitative leap.

The light faded, and I stood there, radiating a dazzling light.

My gaze became more determined, and my steps became more confident.

I know that I have obtained the last bit of power left behind by the Immortal Venerable. This power will not only make me stronger, but also allow me to take on the responsibility of protecting this world.

A crisp sound rang out in the air, like glass shattering. I looked up abruptly and saw everything around me beginning to crumble, leaving only the area where I was standing, and all the light was focused on me.

“This is…” I was about to say when I heard Ling Feng’s slightly puzzled voice, “Xiao Yao, you…”

I felt a powerful force surging into my body, like a rushing river flowing through my meridians.

The light grew brighter and brighter, almost engulfing me.

I instinctively closed my eyes, feeling the baptism of this power.

My body felt light, as if I were about to ascend to heaven.

An unprecedentedly powerful feeling filled my entire body. I felt that I could control everything and even touch the edge of the Heavenly Dao.

When I opened my eyes again, the scenery around me had completely changed.

The dilapidated ruins have disappeared, replaced by a dazzling starry sky.

Countless stars twinkled, as if paying tribute to me.

I reached out my hand, as if I could touch those distant stars.

An ancient and mysterious aura permeated the air, making me feel incredibly peaceful and serene.

"Is this the power of the Immortal Venerable?" I murmured to myself, feeling the surging power within my body.

At this moment, I felt that I had transcended the boundaries of ordinary people and reached a completely new realm.

Suddenly, the Immortal Venerable's message appeared in my mind: "I transformed myself into the Dao to seal away evil. I hope that future generations will keep the well-being of all people in mind and never repeat the same mistakes."

My heart trembled; the immortal's last words echoed in my mind like a resounding bell.

I understand now. What the Immortal Venerable left behind was not just power, but also a responsibility—a responsibility to protect all living beings under heaven.

I took a deep breath, feeling the powerful energy within me, and my heart was filled with confidence and determination.

I will definitely carry on the immortal's legacy, protect the peace of this world, and prevent the tragedy from happening again.

The light gradually faded, and I returned to the real world.

Ling Feng looked at me and said, "Xiao Yao, you...you seem to have changed."

I smiled slightly and said confidently, "Yes, I have obtained the inheritance of the Immortal Venerable, and I will become even more powerful!"