From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 439 A First Exploration of Mysterious Immortal Techniques

"It is said that the immortal technique..." Before I could finish speaking, the ground beneath my feet suddenly trembled, like an angry old ox, making me stumble.

Immediately afterwards, a loud bang came from afar, like a thunderclap on flat ground, making my ears ring.

My heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling crept into my heart, like a cold snake, making it hard for me to breathe.

"What happened?" Zi Ling's voice trembled slightly as she gripped my arm tightly, her fingertips icy cold.

I looked in the direction from which the loud noise came, and saw that the sky in the distance had been dyed a strange dark red, so thick it looked like it was about to drip.

That color, I know it all too well, it's bloodlust!

That guy, why is he so persistent?

Before I could think it through, Abbess Huixin spoke up, "It's that demon Xue Sha! Yao'er, it seems he also knows about this immortal technique." Her voice was surprisingly calm, but her originally kind eyes were flashing with a chilling light.

Just thinking about Xue Sha's disgusting face makes me grit my teeth in hatred.

Peace?

Hmph, how could someone like him possibly be content with his lot!

Sure enough, not long after, a powerful evil aura surged towards us like a tide, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood that made people want to vomit.

My stomach churned violently, and I almost threw up.

"They're here!" Master Huixin called out in a low voice, and the Buddhist beads in her hand emitted a dazzling golden light, forming a protective shield.

Before I could react, Blood Fiend appeared in front of us.

He was still wearing a blood-red robe, his face was frighteningly pale, and his scarlet eyes were fixed on me as if he wanted to devour me alive.

"Xiao Yao, I didn't expect you to be interested in this immortal technique as well." Xue Sha's voice was hoarse and grating, like fingernails scratching a blackboard, giving me goosebumps all over.

"Blood Fiend, don't even think about touching immortal arts!" Master Huixin shouted sternly, her Buddhist beads transforming into specks of golden light as she attacked Blood Fiend.

Blood Fiend sneered and casually waved his hand, scattering the golden light.

"Old nun, you're still so overconfident. Today, I'm determined to get this magic!"

After saying that, he began to fight with Abbess Huixin.

The two fought back and forth, their battle so fierce that the sky darkened and sand and stones flew everywhere.

I was terrified and wanted to help, but I found myself completely unable to move.

The powerful aura of the Blood Fiend pressed down on me like a mountain, making it hard for me to breathe.

My body felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead, and every step I took was extremely difficult.

"Damn it!" I gritted my teeth, trying to break free from this restraint, but to no avail.

Zi Ling was also pacing anxiously, "Sister Xiao Yao, what should we do? It seems that Abbess Huixin is about to collapse!"

I turned to look at Abbess Huixin, and saw that she had been forced to retreat by the Blood Fiend, with a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

My heart clenched suddenly, and a sense of helplessness washed over me.

"Haha, old nun, your death is near!" Blood Fiend laughed wildly, condensing a ball of blood-red energy in his hand and hurling it fiercely at Abbess Huixin.

I watched helplessly as the energy ball flew toward Master Huixin, but there was nothing I could do.

My heart sank to the bottom. I closed my eyes and awaited death.

Just then, some blurry images flashed through my mind, like ancient characters or mysterious patterns. They disappeared in an instant, before I could grasp them.

"What is this?" I wondered, yet it seemed strangely familiar. Could it be... a magical technique?

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at Blood Fiend.

He was looking at me smugly, the energy ball in his hand almost within reach.

"Die!" Blood Fiend grinned savagely, the energy ball in his hand about to hit me.

At that critical moment, I felt a strange power surging within me, flowing uncontrollably towards my hands... I instinctively reached out... "Break!"

I let out a low growl... A warm current surged from my dantian, flowing along my meridians to my hands.

My fingertips shimmered with a faint golden light, as if they contained immense energy.

I instinctively pushed my hands forward and uttered a low shout: "Break!"

A golden light burst forth from my palm, like a golden dragon, roaring as it charged toward the energy ball of the Blood Fiend.

boom!

With a deafening roar, the golden light and the blood-red energy ball collided, unleashing a dazzling light and a deafening sound that made me feel like my eardrums were about to burst.

The powerful shockwave knocked me to the ground. I felt as if my internal organs had shifted, a metallic taste rose in my throat, and I spat out a mouthful of blood.

As the smoke cleared, I struggled to my feet, and the scene before me stunned me.

The energy ball of the Blood Fiend was actually shattered by my golden light!

"This...how is this possible?" Blood Fiend stared at me in disbelief.

I stared blankly at my hands, feeling the power surging within me, and my heart was filled with surprise.

I actually... I actually blocked the Blood Fiend's attack!

Could this be... the power of immortal magic?

Before I could even feel happy, I saw Master Huixin lying on the ground, her face pale and bloodstains at the corner of her mouth.

Zi Ling wasn't in much better shape. She was curled up on the ground, clutching her chest, coughing incessantly, and blood was trickling from the corner of her mouth.

"Master Huixin! Ziling!" My heart tightened, and I quickly ran over to help them up.

"Yao'er...cough cough...it's good that you're alright..." Master Huixin said weakly, her voice trembling, as if she might stop breathing at any moment.

"Sister Xiao Yao..." Zi Ling's voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible.

Seeing their injured state, my heart ached as if it were being cut by a knife.

It's all because of me!

If I weren't so weak, they wouldn't have gotten hurt!

"Damn it!" I slammed my fist on the ground, my heart filled with self-reproach and anger.

"Haha...it seems you haven't fully mastered immortal arts yet!" Blood Fiend's voice rang out again, tinged with mockery. "You think you can fight me with such paltry tricks?"

I raised my head and glared at Xue Sha, my eyes burning with fury.

"Blood Fiend, I will not let you go!"

"Is that so? Then let me see what else you've got!" Blood Fiend sneered, condensing another blood-red energy ball, larger and stronger than the previous one.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

I know I can't panic. I have to find a way to block the Blood Fiend's attack, otherwise, Master Huixin, Ziling, and I will all die!

I closed my eyes, recalling the images that flashed through my mind, trying to understand their mysteries.

Those ancient characters and mysterious patterns seemed to be guiding me, telling me how to use this power.

"Ah!" I shouted, once again mobilizing the power within my body. Golden light surged from my palms again, forming a barrier in front of me.

Boom! The Blood Fiend's energy ball struck my barrier again, producing a deafening roar.

This time, I felt like my body was about to be torn apart, and cracks appeared in the golden light barrier.

"Is that all you've got?" Blood Fiend's voice rang out again, tinged with disdain. "Looks like you're nothing special!"

I gritted my teeth and struggled to hold on. I knew I couldn't give up; I had to persevere!

Suddenly, a bright light flashed... "What happened?" I was startled...