From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 399 Overcoming Difficulties and Displaying Brilliance

The power surged forth from his palm like a wild horse, crashing down on Lingyun Immortal Venerable's protective aura with overwhelming force.

I could clearly see the shock in his eyes, the disbelief of someone high above being challenged by an ant, mixed with a bit of panic, a bit of... fear?

Ha, Immortal Venerable Lingyun, you're afraid too?

He staggered back a few steps, his protective aura vibrating violently, rippling outwards like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake.

I could even feel the disorder of spiritual energy in the air, and the sharp whistling sound pierced my eardrums, like countless fine needles pricking my skin.

However, this is just the beginning.

He quickly regained his balance, took a deep breath, and the shock in his eyes was replaced by raging anger.

The anger burned my skin, as if it wanted to devour me.

I licked my chapped lips, feeling the surging spiritual energy within me, my heart pounding like a drum.

"Little girl, you've successfully enraged me!" he said through gritted teeth, his voice low and hoarse, like a demon from hell.

Before he finished speaking, his spiritual energy surged, and a powerful pressure swept over me, making it hard for me to breathe.

I gritted my teeth and strained my body to keep from collapsing to my knees.

My bones creaked and groaned, as if they were about to be crushed at any moment.

He rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Golden runes flew from his fingertips, weaving into a massive golden net that enveloped me.

I felt like the air around me had frozen, and my body was as if it were imprisoned, unable to move.

No, I can't just sit there and wait for death!

I endured the excruciating pain in my body, mobilized all the spiritual energy within me, and frantically circulated my cultivation technique.

My meridians felt like they were about to burst, and the intense pain made my vision go black in waves.

I gritted my teeth and used the "Phantom Step" that my master taught me. My figure instantly became blurry as I weaved through the gaps in the golden light net.

I was like a nimble butterfly, dancing gracefully in the net of light. Every dodge was extremely dangerous, and I would be swallowed up by the net of light if I was not careful.

"A mere trick!" Immortal Venerable Lingyun sneered, his hands forming seals once more, the speed of the golden light net suddenly increasing, and it contracting even more tightly.

I felt like prey trapped in a spider web; the more I struggled, the tighter it wrapped around me.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on my forehead, and my breathing became rapid.

I know that if things continue like this, he will catch me sooner or later.

I must find a way to break this deadlock!

My gaze fell on the golden sword in his hand. The sword shone with a dazzling light and was clearly no ordinary weapon.

If I could take that sword...

A bold idea popped into my head.

I took a deep breath and used "Phantom Step" again, my figure turning into a blur as I rushed towards him.

"You're courting death!" Lingyun Immortal Venerable roared, brandishing his golden sword and slashing at me.

I was prepared and dodged his attack by sidestepping.

At the same time, I reached out and grabbed his wrist.

He was taken aback, clearly not expecting me to be so bold.

While he was momentarily stunned, I struck him hard in the chest with my other hand.

He groaned and stumbled back a few steps.

I seized the golden sword from his hand and stabbed at him without hesitation.

"You dare!" Immortal Venerable Lingyun exclaimed in shock.

A cold smile crept across my lips as I mercilessly plunged the golden sword in my hand into his chest.

"Ah!" He screamed in agony as his body crashed heavily to the ground, staining it red with blood.

I was panting heavily as I looked at the fallen Immortal Venerable Lingyun, feeling no pity whatsoever.

"Stop! How dare you use forbidden techniques!" Elder Wu's sharp voice, like a sword, pierced through the noise of the arena, carrying undisguised anger and fear.

His voice startled me, and I realized that in my haste, I had used a forbidden technique that my master had explicitly forbidden me from using—the "Blood Fiend Sword Technique."

I turned to look at Elder Wu, and saw that his face was ashen, and he was pointing at me with his fingers trembling and his lips quivering.

I gripped the golden sword tightly, a sense of foreboding rising in my heart.

This, perhaps, is the real trouble...

“Xiao Yao, you…” Fairy Mingyue’s worried voice came from afar, trembling slightly.

I looked at her, her

I licked my chapped lips and whispered, "I'm fine..."

"Xiao Yao! You have disappointed me greatly!" Elder Wu's angry voice rang out again, interrupting me.

I turned to look at him, his

I took a deep breath, ready to explain, but just then, a powerful pressure suddenly descended, making it hard for me to breathe.

I looked up and saw Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng standing solemnly in the air above the arena, his eyes fixed on me.

“Xiao Yao,” he spoke slowly, his voice deep and authoritative, “do you have anything else to say?”

I opened my mouth, but found that I couldn't say anything.

I……

Elder Wu's old face was twisted like a rotten plum, spitting everywhere as he pointed at my nose and cursed, "Forbidden techniques! You actually used forbidden techniques! You are a disgrace to the cultivation world!" His indignant appearance made it seem as if I had dug up his ancestral grave.

I sneered inwardly. A disgrace?

What's wrong with me using some extreme measures when I'm driven to the brink?

Besides, who made this ridiculous rule?

It's all because of you old folks!

My chest is burning with pain, like there's a fire burning inside.

I gasped for breath, my lungs feeling as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Ling Yun is really ruthless. If I hadn't reacted quickly, I would probably be cleaved in two by now.

I looked down at the golden sword in my hand. The blade was still humming, and Ling Yun's bloodstains remained on the tip. A rusty smell filled the air, making me feel nauseous.

I glanced sideways at the sidelines of the field. Guard Lin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, constantly rubbing his hands together, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.

I know he's worried about me, but he can't break the rules of the game either. I'm all too familiar with this feeling of helplessness.

"Little girl, you're dead!" Lingyun Immortal Venerable struggled to get up from the ground, a trace of blood hanging from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with resentment like a venomous snake.

The golden light on his body had dimmed considerably, clearly indicating that the attack just now had caused him considerable suffering.

He held several strange runes in his hand, muttering incantations, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.

not good!

This guy's about to unleash a powerful attack!

My heart tightened, and I dared not be negligent in the slightest.

My internal spiritual energy was circulating wildly, like a rushing river, surging through my meridians, and waves of stinging pain spread throughout my body.

I gritted my teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and quickly formed hand seals. Golden runes flew from my fingertips, weaving together in the air to form a huge golden light shield that enveloped me.

"Overestimating yourself!" Immortal Venerable Lingyun sneered, and the runes in his hand suddenly burst out with dazzling light, turning into streaks of golden lightning that crashed down on me.

boom! boom! boom!

The golden lightning struck the golden light shield with tremendous force, producing a deafening explosion.

The light shield vibrated violently, rippling outwards, as if it might shatter at any moment.

I felt like my internal organs were about to be shattered, and a metallic taste rose in my throat. I clenched my teeth tightly to prevent myself from vomiting.

No! I can't lose! I still need to find Wen Chen, I still need to...

I suddenly opened my eyes.

Screw the rules!

I ripped the golden light shield off my body and let the golden lightning strike me.

The intense pain made my vision go black, and I felt as if my body was being torn apart.

But at the same time, a powerful force surged from my body, like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable.

I felt my body undergoing some kind of change, and an unprecedented power filled my entire body.

I raised my head, looked at the Immortal Venerable Lingyun opposite me, and a cold smile appeared on my lips.

"The game is over," I said in a low voice.

I stretched out my hand and gently waved it at Immortal Venerable Lingyun.

A golden light shot out from my fingertips, instantly piercing through the chest of Immortal Venerable Lingyun.

Lingyun Immortal Venerable's eyes widened.

Silence fell over the surroundings. Everyone was stunned, unable to believe what was happening before their eyes.

I landed slowly, my body trembling slightly.

I won...

But just then, I sensed an unusual energy fluctuation coming from afar. It was a power I had never felt before, powerful and mysterious...

"what is that……"