From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 77 Overcoming All Difficulties to Reach the Blue Sky

A dazzling light enveloped me; I felt like a shooting star streaking across the sky, heading straight for the Asura King. The wind whistled past my ears, and all I could see was that figure shrouded in black energy. I felt the power within me surging, as if it would break through everything.

Just as I was about to approach the Asura King, a powerful evil force suddenly erupted from his body, forming a black shockwave that swept towards me. This power was so strong, so evil, that I felt as if my body was about to be torn apart.

"Yao'er!" A frantic cry came from behind me.

Immediately afterward, a warm light enveloped me, blocking the evil force. I turned around and saw Wen Chen! He stood behind me, his face pale, his body radiating a faint light. I knew he had used his own life essence to create a shield, protecting me.

"Wen Chen!" My heart was filled with grief and self-blame.

"Don't worry about me," Wen Chen's voice was weak, "You...you must succeed..."

Before he finished speaking, Wen Chen's body transformed into starlight and vanished into the air. I reached out to grab him, but only grasped at nothingness.

Wen Chen... he actually did it for me...

My heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade, the pain unbearable. Tears blurred my vision, but I could not fall. Wen Chen had protected me with his life; I must fulfill his last wish, I must ascend to immortality!

I transformed all my grief and anger into power and charged at the Asura King once more.

When Asura King saw Wen Chen sacrifice himself for me, a ferocious smile appeared on his face. "Xiao Yao, do you think you can defeat me like this? You're wrong! I am the true ruler of this world!"

He frantically channeled the demonic energy within his body, and the black energy vortex grew larger and larger, as if it were about to devour the entire world.

"You're wrong! The master of this world is neither you nor me, but the Heavenly Dao!" I roared.

I completely fused the three powers within me, condensing them into a giant light sword, and slashed fiercely at the Asura King.

The lightsaber collided with the black energy vortex, producing a deafening roar. The entire world seemed to tremble.

I felt my power rapidly dwindling, but my will grew stronger. I must defeat the Asura King, I must avenge Wen Chen!

Just then, I felt a powerful force descend from the sky, enveloping me. This force... was the Jade Emperor!

I looked up and saw a golden light appear in the sky. Within the golden light, a figure dressed in a golden dragon robe slowly descended...

"You audacious Asura, how dare you disrupt the order of Heaven!" The Jade Emperor's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed through the heavens. He slowly raised his hand, and a golden light shot down, like a sharp sword, severing the black passage connecting the Demon Realm and the Ascension Platform. I felt a powerful surge of energy; the demonic aura emanating from the Asura King suddenly weakened, and the ferocity on his face turned into terror.

"No! My reinforcements! My power!" King Asura roared in despair, frantically swinging his demonic blade, trying to reopen the passage, but to no avail. The Jade Emperor had intervened; how could he be allowed to easily change his mind?

I know this is my last chance.

"Asura King, your end has come!" I roared, pouring all the remaining power within me into the lightsaber in my hand. The lightsaber shone brightly, like a blazing sun, illuminating the entire sky.

Seeing that all was lost, the Asura King still refused to surrender. He roared to the sky, and a surge of black demonic energy erupted from his body, condensing into a massive black scythe before him. This scythe exuded a chillingly evil aura; I knew it was his natal demonic weapon.

"Xiao Yao, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!" King Asura roared, swinging his black scythe at me.

The scythe cleaved through the air, bringing with it a biting wind that felt like it was tearing my skin apart. I dared not be careless and quickly swung my lightsaber to parry.

With a deafening clang, the lightsaber and scythe clashed, unleashing a blinding light. I felt an immense force surge through me, making my arm go numb. The Asura King's natal weapon was indeed extraordinary, its power far exceeding my expectations.

I gritted my teeth and struggled on. I knew I couldn't fall; I had to persevere! For Wen Chen, and for all those who supported me, I must defeat the Asura King!

We engaged in a fierce battle in the air, exchanging blows. Each collision produced a deafening roar, and each clash erupted with dazzling light. My strength was rapidly dwindling, and my wounds were multiplying, but I dared not let my guard down for a moment. I knew that if I relaxed even slightly, Asura King would seize the opportunity and deliver a fatal blow.

Although the Asura King has lost his support, his strength is still not to be underestimated. His natal demonic weapon is incredibly powerful, and every attack carries a world-destroying force. I felt like a small boat on a vast ocean, constantly at risk of being swallowed by giant waves.

I kept dodging and parrying, searching for Asura King's weakness. I knew I had to finish this quickly, or I wouldn't be able to hold out for long.

Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly felt a cool breeze descend from the sky, enveloping me... I looked up and saw... Guanyin Bodhisattva standing in mid-air, holding a vase, her compassionate face radiating encouragement. A stream of crystal-clear spiritual liquid poured from the vase, sprinkling upon me like sweet rain. I felt a cool breeze instantly flow through my entire body; my nearly depleted strength seemed to be nourished by a source, rapidly recovering, even becoming stronger than before. I looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva with gratitude, my heart filled with power.

Meanwhile, Erlang Shen led his heavenly soldiers and generals to attack Asura King from all sides. Their weapons gleamed with dazzling light, completely surrounding Asura King. Although Asura King was powerful, he was struggling against such a large number of heavenly soldiers and generals. His space for maneuver was shrinking, and my opportunities to attack him were increasing.

"Xiao Yao, don't get distracted!" Erlang Shen shouted, reminding me to concentrate. I took a deep breath and refocused my attention on the Asura King. Now was the perfect opportunity to defeat him; I couldn't miss it!

I brandished my lightsaber and attacked Asura King once more. This time, my attacks were even fiercer and faster. The lightsaber tore through the void, creating bursts of sword energy that forced Asura King to retreat steadily. He brandished his black scythe, desperately trying to block my attacks, but his movements noticeably slowed, and his breathing became erratic.

"Damn it! Damn it!" King Asura roared repeatedly, his eyes filled with growing terror. He knew that his defeat was inevitable.

Hiding in the shadows, the White Bone Demon trembled with fear upon seeing the Asura King's impending defeat. She prostrated herself on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and begging for mercy: "Fairy Xiao Yao, spare my life! I will never dare to do it again! If you spare me, I promise to never do evil again for all eternity!"

I ignored her pleas for mercy; my eyes were fixed solely on the Asura King. Now, I had only one goal: to utterly defeat him!

I seized an opening in Asura King's defenses, and my lightsaber shot towards his chest like lightning. Asura King was unable to dodge and was struck by the lightsaber.

With a crisp "crack!", the black scythe shattered, turning into countless fragments scattered across the ground. The Asura King's natal demonic weapon had actually been shattered by me!

Asura King let out a shrill scream as a huge wound appeared on his chest, from which black demonic blood gushed out. He clutched the wound, staggered backward, and his eyes were filled with despair.

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!" King Asura roared to the sky, his voice filled with resentment and bitterness. He turned and transformed into a streak of black light, trying to escape from this place.

Just as I was about to give chase, I suddenly felt a powerful pressure descend from the sky. I looked up and saw the tribulation clouds in the sky churning again, with bolts of purple lightning roaring like giant dragons, striking towards me... Wen Chen's voice came from afar: "Yao'er, be careful!"

Purple lightning, like a raging dragon, roared and surged down from the tribulation clouds with a world-destroying force. I felt a suffocating sensation; the power of this heavenly tribulation far exceeded my imagination, as if it would completely devour me. The White Bone Demon's cries grew even more shrill; like a stray dog, she repeatedly kowtowed, begging incoherently for mercy: "Fairy Xiao Yao, spare my life! I'm willing to be your slave, just please give me a way out! I'll do anything!"

I ignored her. In this life-or-death situation, I had to give it my all; any moment of distraction could lead to my annihilation. The black light that Asura King had transformed into drew a strange arc in the air, attempting to escape the sky that was about to turn into a sea of ​​lightning. I sneered. Even under the heavenly tribulation, I would never let him escape! I suppressed the surging blood within me, and the light sword in my hand shone brightly, a sharp sword aura chasing after the black light.

"Ah!" A shrill scream echoed through the sky, the black light instantly dissipated, and the figure of the Asura King reappeared. His face was as pale as paper, and the wound on his chest from my attack was even more gruesome. Black demonic blood gushed out like a fountain, staining half the sky red. He glared at me venomously, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.

I felt no pity whatsoever; he had only himself to blame. I withdrew my gaze and focused all my attention on the impending tribulation lightning. These final few bolts of lightning would be the most powerful test before my ascension.

Wen Chen's voice came again, filled with deep worry: "Yao'er, be careful!" His voice was full of strength, giving me great encouragement. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulent emotions in my heart.

The first bolt of lightning struck down with a deafening roar. I gritted my teeth, mobilizing all the spiritual energy within me to form a protective shield around my body. The instant the lightning struck the shield, I felt an immense impact, as if my internal organs were about to shatter. My body plummeted uncontrollably, and a mouthful of blood gushed out, staining my clothes crimson.

I endured the excruciating pain, steadied myself, and looked up at the sky. The tribulation clouds churned even more violently; the second lightning bolt was poised to strike. I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth, a resolute glint in my eyes. I would not give up; I would overcome this tribulation and ascend to immortality!

The third, the fourth… the lightning bolts rained down relentlessly, striking my body again and again. My wounds multiplied, and blood flowed continuously. My consciousness began to blur, and everything before my eyes became indistinct. But the indomitable will within me grew stronger and stronger; I must not fall!

I felt my strength rapidly draining away; I was on the verge of collapse. Just then, I sensed a warm power emanating from afar—it was Wen Chen! He was using his power to help me withstand the heavenly tribulation!

A warmth filled my heart, and a new surge of strength welled up within me. I couldn't let him down; I had to persevere! I gathered all the remaining power within me, forming a massive energy sphere, and faced the final, and most powerful, lightning tribulation… “Yao’er!” Wen Chen's voice rang in my ears, tinged with anxiety and worry. My vision began to blur, and I saw him flying towards me…