From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 55 Phoenix Nirvana

The giant axe, carrying a heavy demonic aura, came crashing down on me with the force to split mountains and shatter rocks! My heart sank, and I barely managed to dodge this fatal blow, but the powerful force still made my blood and qi surge.

"Little girl, you're quick on your feet! But how many times can you dodge?" The demon general grinned maliciously, swinging his giant axe at me again.

I gritted my teeth, suppressing the surging blood and qi within me, and quickly circulated my spiritual energy. The pills Madam Chu gave me were indeed extraordinary; even under such intense combat, my spiritual energy showed no signs of depletion, but instead grew stronger with each battle!

"Nine Heavens Mystic Fire, heed my command! Heaven-Burning Technique!"

I formed hand seals, and streaks of crimson flame runes flew from my fingertips, rapidly converging in the air to transform into a giant fire phoenix. With a clear cry, it pounced on the demon general with an aura of incineration.

"What?!" The demon general was clearly not expected that I, a "useless" person, could use such a powerful immortal technique, and hurriedly raised his giant axe to defend himself.

boom--!

The fiery phoenix collided with the giant axe, unleashing a deafening roar, and the powerful shockwave knocked all the surrounding monsters to the ground.

I took the opportunity to swallow a pill and regulate the surging spiritual energy within my body.

"Yao'er, are you alright?" Wen Chen's voice rang in my ears, tinged with worry.

I looked up and saw him dressed in pure white, exuding a chilling sword aura, like a god descending to earth, protecting me behind him.

"I'm fine." I shook my head and gave him a confident smile. "You've come at the right time. Watch us team up and take care of this guy!"

Wen Chen and I stood back to back, perfectly coordinating our attack rhythms to surround the demon general. My fire magic was flexible and varied, each attack striking the demon general's vitals, while Wen Chen's swordsmanship was sharp and swift, each strike carrying a world-destroying power. Together, the two of us forced the arrogant demon general into a series of retreats.

"Damn humans! How dare you..." The demon general roared in fury, but he was unable to break through the combined attack of me and Wen Chen.

"Hmph, you think you can invade my cultivation world? You're simply overestimating yourself!" I snorted coldly, and the flames in my hand condensed again, transforming into a fire dragon that roared towards the demon general.

"stop!"

Just then, a majestic voice came from afar.

Wen Chen and I exchanged a glance, stopped our attack simultaneously, and turned to look at the source of the sound.

Then we saw Sect Leader Qin arrive on his sword with a group of elders who looked like immortals, and they landed in front of us.

"Yao'er, are you alright?" Sect Leader Qin's gaze fell on me, carrying a complex emotion.

I smiled faintly, said nothing, and simply took a step back without making a sound, standing behind Wen Chen.

A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in Sect Leader Qin's eyes. He then turned to the demon general opposite him and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you leading the demon race to invade my cultivation world?"

"Hmph, the one who will take your lives!" The demon general roared, swung his giant axe, tore open a spatial rift, and turned to flee.

However, just as he was about to disappear into the spatial rift, I clearly saw a cold glint flash in Sect Leader Qin's eyes… I stared coldly at Sect Leader Qin; his eyes flickered, as if he were concealing something. His killing intent just now, though subtle, was crystal clear to me. Why did he so ruthlessly kill the Demon General? Was there some hidden reason behind it?

"Yao'er, are you alright?" Sect Leader Qin asked with a fake smile, as if the hint of killing intent I felt just now was merely my imagination.

I sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, simply replying, "Thank you for your concern, Sect Leader, I'm fine."

"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright." Sect Leader Qin chuckled twice, then turned to the elders under his command and said, "Today, the demon race has invaded. As members of the cultivation world, we must work together to exterminate these evil heretics!"

"Yes!" the elders responded in unison, each summoning their magical treasures in preparation for a final battle against the remaining demons.

I watched this scene unfold before me, yet felt nothing. These hypocrites, so sanctimonious and righteous, spoke with such lofty ideals, but who could know their true thoughts?

"Sister Yao'er, are you alright?" Madam Chu's voice rang in my ears, her tone tinged with worry.

I turned to look at her and saw that she was wearing an elegant dress and had exquisite makeup on her face. She was completely different from her arrogant and domineering self before.

"Madam Chu?" I was somewhat surprised, not understanding why she would suddenly show concern for me.

"Oh dear, little sister, please don't call me Madam Chu anymore. Just call me Sister Chu." Madam Chu took my hand affectionately, her face full of smiles. "It was all my fault before. I misunderstood you. Please forgive me and don't take it to heart."

I smiled faintly, said nothing, and simply withdrew my hand without making a sound.

"Yao'er, I'm so glad you're alright." Fairy Lin also came over, looking at me with concern and sincerity in her eyes. "I was so scared when I saw you being attacked by the demon general."

Looking at these two women who had once been my sworn enemies, I couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. Perhaps it was my change that allowed them to see my true feelings, or perhaps this crisis had made them realize that only by uniting could they defeat a powerful foe.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Chu and Fairy Lin. I'm fine." I smiled slightly, my gaze sweeping over everyone present. "Today, the demon race has invaded. As members of the cultivation world, we are determined to defend our homeland to the death!"

As soon as I finished speaking, I heard a series of deafening shouts of battle coming from afar, and the ground began to tremble slightly.

"Oh no! Another large number of monsters are attacking!"

A chill ran through me. I looked up into the distance and saw a dark mass, surging in like a tide...

Just then, a familiar figure arrived on a sword and landed steadily beside me. He stood tall and straight, his gaze unwavering, like a majestic mountain, bringing me an immense sense of security.

"Yao'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." Wen Chen held my hand and said softly, his tone gentle yet firm.

I grasped his hand in return, a warm feeling welling up inside me. Yes, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, as long as we fight side by side, we will surely overcome them!

"Report——"

A disciple dressed in a tight-fitting outfit rushed over in a panic, knelt on one knee before us, and said urgently, "Reporting to the sect leader, the demons have come with overwhelming force this time, we are afraid..."

"What's the panic!" Sect Leader Qin shouted sternly, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

"Sect Leader, something terrible has happened! Master Fang... Master Fang, he..." The disciple looked up, hesitant to speak, his face filled with terror. My heart sank, a bad premonition washing over me. Master Fang was a chivalrous and righteous man, deeply respected by his fellow martial artists. If even he...

"What's wrong, Master Fang? Tell me quickly!" Even the usually composed Wen Chen couldn't contain his anxiety and asked sternly.

The disciple said in a trembling voice, "Hero Fang... he covered our retreat alone, and now... now his fate is unknown!"

"What?!" Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Damn demons!" I gritted my teeth, a raging fire burning in my heart. These damned demons not only harm innocent people, but now they're even targeting chivalrous heroes like Master Fang!

"Wen Chen, let's go!" I drew my longsword from my waist and pointed it at the dark, imposing demon army in the distance, my eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. "Today, I will make these demons pay for their blood debts!"

"Yao'er, calm down!" Wen Chen grabbed my hand, his brows furrowed. "These demons are numerous and incredibly powerful. You must not act rashly!"

“I know, but…” I turned to look at him, my eyes filled with resentment and anger, “but I can’t just stand by and watch them do evil, and I can’t let Master Fang sacrifice himself in vain!”

“Yao’er, listen to me,” Wen Chen held my hands in his palms, his tone gentle yet firm, “I know you want to rid the people of evil, and I believe you have the ability, but your current cultivation is not enough. Acting rashly will only lead to your death. Believe me, I will definitely bring Master Fang back safely, and I will make these demons pay the price they deserve!”

His gaze was so firm, his tone so calm, as if everything was under his control. Looking into his eyes, the panic and unease in my heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a strange sense of peace and trust.

"Okay, I'll wait for you." I took a deep breath, nodded, and temporarily suppressed the hatred and anger in my heart.

"Everyone, listen to my command!" Wen Chen turned around, facing the crowd behind him with their varied expressions, and said in a deep voice, "Follow me, kill!"

His voice boomed like thunder in everyone's ears, and the previously somewhat chaotic group instantly became orderly, with a chilling aura spreading outwards.

I watched as Wen Chen led the group into battle against the demon army, my grip on the longsword tightening. I knew my battle had only just begun!

As time went by, the demon army gradually approached, their battle cries shaking the heavens and earth, making my eardrums ache.

"Prepare for battle!" Sect Leader Qin shouted, taking the lead in unleashing his magic weapon to meet the demon general charging at the forefront.

I took a deep breath and circulated my spiritual energy to its maximum. The longsword in my hand emitted a dazzling golden light, illuminating half of the sky.

"Kill!" I shouted, transforming into a golden light as I charged into the enemy ranks. My longsword danced like a serpent, reaping the lives of one demon after another.

My swordsmanship is fierce and ruthless, each move deadly; wherever it passes, limbs are severed and blood flows like rivers. However, the number of demons is simply too great; they cannot be killed or eradicated.

"Hahaha, you ants think you can stop my demon army's advance?" A tall demon general, wielding a giant axe, charged towards me with a maniacal laugh.

My gaze sharpened, and with a flick of my longsword, a golden sword aura shot out, aiming straight for the demon general's throat.

"A mere trick!" the demon general sneered, sweeping his giant axe across the room and easily deflecting my sword energy.

"Is that so?" I sneered, and in a flash, I appeared behind him, my long sword thrusting towards his back like a venomous snake striking.

"Not good!" The demon general was terrified. He tried to dodge, but it was too late. He could only watch helplessly as my longsword pierced his body...

"boom!"

A powerful force erupted from my body, and the longsword in my hand emitted a dazzling golden light, turning everything around me golden.

"Ah..." The demon general let out a miserable scream, his body was instantly swallowed by the golden light and turned into ashes.

I stood there, staring at the scene before me, my heart filled with shock and disbelief. I actually... broke through?

"Yao'er, are you alright?" Wen Chen's voice rang in my ears, his tone tinged with worry.

I turned to look at him, a bright smile spreading across my face: "I'm fine, I'm great! And I feel full of energy right now!"

"That's good." Wen Chen breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. "Leave the rest to me."

"No, Wen Chen, let me fight alongside you!" I grabbed his hand, my eyes resolute. "I want everyone to know that I, Xiao Yao, am no longer that useless piece of trash who can be bullied by everyone!"

Wen Chen looked at me, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, and finally nodded: "Alright, let's fight together!"

Wen Chen and I fought side by side, like two golden lightning bolts, weaving through the demon army, leaving a trail of death and suffering wherever we went.

"This...how is this possible?!" Sect Leader Qin stood at a distance, looking at the scene before him, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

“Xiao Yao, she…” Madam Chu and Fairy Lin were also stunned. They couldn’t believe that the girl they once considered a good-for-nothing actually possessed such great strength.

"Kill!" The longsword in my hand transformed into streaks of golden lightning, slaying one demon after another, my heart filled with the thrill of revenge.

"Roar--"

Just then, a deafening roar came from deep within the demon army, and then a huge figure slowly walked out.

It was a giant tens of feet tall, with bulging muscles all over his body, a blue face and fangs, holding a huge spiked club in his hand, exuding a suffocating pressure.

"Demon...Demon Lord?!" When Sect Leader Qin saw the newcomer, he turned deathly pale with fright. "What...what should we do?"

"Hahaha, you ants, tremble!" The Demon Lord laughed wildly, his voice like rolling thunder. "Today, I will slaughter you all to avenge my dead children and grandchildren!"

"Demon Lord, cease your arrogance!"

A clear, cold voice came from the horizon, followed by a figure in cyan robes riding a sword, landing steadily in front of us.

"You are..." I looked at the handsome man in blue robes in front of me, my heart filled with doubt.

"I am Qingyunzi, the sect leader of Qingyun Sect." The man smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting. "I have long admired Miss Xiao's name. Meeting you today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."

"Sect Leader Qingyunzi, you've come at the right time!" Wen Chen stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "I'll leave this Demon Lord to you. We'll deal with those minions."

"Alright." Qingyunzi nodded, then turned to look at the Demon Lord, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes. "Demon Lord, today is your death day!"

"Hahaha, you think you can take me?!" The Demon Lord laughed loudly, "You overestimate yourself!"

Having said that, the Demon Lord swung his spiked club and smashed it down hard on Qingyunzi...

As I watched this scene unfold, a sudden sense of unease washed over me. The battle between the Demon Lord and Sect Leader Qingyunzi was earth-shattering. Wen Chen and I joined forces, repelling the remaining demons and ultimately securing victory. News of this reached the cultivation world, and my name, Xiao Yao, spread throughout the land overnight. Those who once mocked me as a good-for-nothing now looked at me with newfound respect, even awe.

Returning to our sect, we were greeted with hero's cheers. Looking at their ecstatic faces, I was filled with emotion. I was no longer that good-for-nothing hiding in a corner, mocked by everyone. I had proven myself with my own strength and earned everyone's respect.

Late at night, Wen Chen and I walked side by side under the moonlight. The mountain breeze was gentle, the shadows of the trees were swaying, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

"I didn't expect you to have hidden it so well." Wen Chen suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing. "It seems I underestimated you before."

I turned to look at him, the moonlight shining on his handsome face, making him appear even more gentle: "You're not bad either, you actually managed to get Sect Leader Qingyunzi to lend a hand, it seems you have quite a bit of influence."

Wen Chen chuckled softly, but said nothing. We walked on quietly, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

“Wen Chen,” I stopped and turned to look at him. The moonlight illuminated my face, reflecting the complex emotions in my heart. “There’s something I want to tell you…”

"What is it?" Wen Chen also stopped and looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Let’s go over there.” I pointed to a quiet valley not far away. “It’s peaceful there, and I think we can have a good talk.”

Wen Chen didn't speak, but just looked at me quietly, a hint of inquiry in his eyes. I took a deep breath, turned and walked towards the valley. He followed without hesitation.

Under the moonlight, our shadows stretched long, and my heart pounded faster and faster. There were things I'd always wanted to say to him, but I'd never had the courage to speak them.

As I walked deeper into the valley, I stopped and turned to face him. The moonlight shone on my face, and I felt my cheeks burning.

“Wen Chen, I…” I took a deep breath and mustered my courage to say, “I…”