From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 361 The Yao Girl Shows Her Talent, Her Political Intrigues Begin to Succeed

The wind from the celestial realm brushed against my cheek, carrying a refreshing coolness.

My purple-gold robe fluttered in the wind as I stood on a cloud, overlooking this magnificent landscape.

The turmoil within me was far more intense than the scene before me.

The trust of the Xuan Tian Emperor and the awakening of Wen Chen are like fleeting clouds, which may disappear at any time.

The waters of the Immortal Realm are unfathomable; a single misstep could lead to utter annihilation.

Although Princess Mingyue has fallen from power, her remaining followers are like a group of venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

I must take the initiative.

I began to secretly investigate the movements of various forces, and my first target was naturally the remnants of Princess Mingyue's faction.

Those people who used to make things difficult for me now hate me to the core.

I want to see what kind of trouble they can cause!

However, things were far more complicated than I had imagined.

I realized that my every move seemed to be under someone else's surveillance.

The spies I sent out either disappeared without a trace or brought back some unimportant information.

I feel like I'm trapped in a giant spider web, and the more I struggle, the tighter it gets.

"Damn it!"

I couldn't help but mutter a curse under my breath.

This feeling is awful!

It felt like an invisible hand was gripping my throat, making it hard for me to breathe.

Are Princess Mingyue's remaining followers really that powerful?

Or is there an even bigger conspiracy behind this?

I felt waves of anxiety, like a fire burning in my chest.

I can't just sit here and wait to die; I have to find a way to break this deadlock.

I decided to go find General Wu.

General Wu, an upright and forthright man, is also one of my few allies in the Immortal Realm.

His army camp was stationed in a valley not far from me, a strategically important and easily defensible location.

I flew on my sword and soon arrived at General Wu's camp.

From afar, I saw General Wu standing at the camp gate, seemingly waiting for me.

His imposing physique, like a small mountain, gave people a sense of inexplicable security.

"Immortal Xiao, you've arrived." General Wu's voice was loud and clear, full of energy.

"General Wu," I nodded to him and got straight to the point, "I'm in trouble."

I told General Wu everything about my recent experiences and my suspicions.

After listening, General Wu frowned and fell into deep thought.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Immortal Xiao, your concerns are not without merit. Princess Mingyue's remaining followers are indeed not to be underestimated. However..."

He paused, his tone becoming somewhat hesitant: "However, in my opinion, it is not advisable for us to act rashly now. The situation in the Immortal Realm is complex; a single move could have far-reaching consequences. If we act rashly, it might cause even greater turmoil."

I understand what General Wu means.

He was worried about my safety, and also about the stability of the entire immortal realm.

But I can't wait!

“General Wu, I understand your concerns. However, if we continue to remain passive, it will only embolden the enemy. We must take the initiative to seize control,” I said firmly.

"But..." General Wu seemed to want to say something more.

“No buts!” I interrupted him. “General Wu, I know what you’re worried about. But don’t worry, I won’t do anything rash. I have a plan…”

I explained my plan to General Wu in detail.

My plan is bold and adventurous, even somewhat crazy.

However, I believe this is currently the only feasible solution.

General Wu's expression grew even more grave after hearing this. He looked at me.

"Immortal Xiao, your plan... is too risky!" General Wu's voice trembled slightly. "If it fails, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

“I know,” I said calmly, “but how can we succeed if we don’t take risks? General Wu, are you willing to trust me?”

I stared intently into General Wu's eyes, awaiting his answer.

General Wu remained silent.

Time seems to freeze at this moment.

There was silence all around, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.

My heart was in my throat.

Finally, General Wu spoke, his voice low and hoarse, carrying an undeniable air: "Immortal Xiao, now that you've made your decision, then... what should we do now?" "...What should we do now?"

General Wu's voice was like a thunderclap, exploding in my ears.

I know that means he's agreed.

My tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

“Very good, General Wu, I knew you wouldn’t let me down.” I took a deep breath, trying to calm my excited emotions. “The first step is that we need to…”

I lowered my voice and explained the details of the plan to General Wu, step by step.

My plan, though risky, is not without a chance of success.

I took advantage of Princess Mingyue's remaining followers' eagerness for revenge and set a trap to lure them in.

Over the next few days, I outwardly remained inactive, but secretly I was making intensive preparations.

I need some "bait," something enough to make Princess Mingyue's remaining followers lose their minds.

I started frequenting important places, deliberately revealing my weaknesses in front of some people, and even "accidentally" leaking some "secrets".

I know that these actions will definitely be noticed by those with ulterior motives and will reach the ears of Princess Mingyue's remaining followers.

Sure enough, not long after, I received the tip.

Princess Mingyue's remaining followers have already begun to take action.

They were like a group of sharks that had smelled blood, frantically rushing into the trap I had set.

I sneered; everything was exactly as I had expected.

Next, it's time to close the net.

I chose a dark and windy night to quietly leave the Immortal Sect.

I didn't alert anyone, not even General Wu; I only left him a letter.

I stealthily made my way to a remote valley.

This is where Princess Mingyue's remaining followers secretly gathered.

Night fell, like a giant black curtain, enveloping the entire valley.

The valley was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects adding to the eerie atmosphere.

I held my breath and cautiously approached the entrance to the valley.

My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of my chest.

I knew danger was imminent.

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

I told myself not to panic, not to lose my composure.

I gently pushed aside the bushes blocking the entrance, and a chilly aura rushed out.

My body involuntarily shivered.

I composed myself and slowly walked into the valley.

In the valley, a few dim lanterns were lit, barely enough to make out the surroundings.

In the dim light, I saw a group of people sitting in the middle of the valley.

They are the remnants of Princess Mingyue's faction!

I quietly hid behind a huge rock, eavesdropping on their conversation.

"...This time, we must make sure that bitch Xiao Yao dies without a burial place!" a rough voice said, its tone filled with resentment.

“That’s right! We must make her pay! Avenge Her Highness the Princess!” another sharp voice echoed.

"But Xiao Yao is a very cunning woman, how should we make a move?" a slightly hesitant voice asked.

"Hmph! No matter how cunning she is, she can't escape our grasp! I've already found out that she recently..."

Their conversation became increasingly in-depth and explicit.

They are plotting a new conspiracy against me and the Immortal Sect, a conspiracy more vicious and insane than any before!

I was terrified and felt a chill run down my spine.

I never imagined that Princess Mingyue's remaining followers would be so ruthless and insane!

I suppressed my anger and continued eavesdropping.

I must get their evidence, solid evidence of their conspiracy!

I secretly took out a recording stone and wrote down their conversation word for word.

This recording stone is something I obtained from Wen Chen. It can record sound and images and is a very precious magical treasure in the immortal realm.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The conversation with the remaining members of Princess Mingyue's faction was also drawing to a close.

"...In short, this operation must succeed; failure is not an option! Does everyone understand?"

"understand!"

"Alright! Let's call it a day! Remember, be careful and don't give yourself away!"

"Yes!"

Princess Mingyue's remaining followers gradually left the valley.

I waited until they were far away before I came out from behind the rock.

In my hand, I clutched the photographic stone tightly. This photographic stone was the evidence of their crimes!

I looked up at the sky; the moon had risen to halfway up, its cool light shining down on me.

I felt a chill, but my heart was filled with excitement and exhilaration.

I succeeded! I got their evidence!

Without delay, I immediately flew back to the Immortal Sect on my sword.

I went directly to the palace of Emperor Xuantian.

At this moment, Emperor Xuantian was reviewing memorials.

"Your Majesty, I have important matters to report!" I said loudly, standing outside the palace.

"Come in," came the voice of Emperor Xuantian from inside the hall.

I pushed open the door and entered, and saw the Xuan Tian Emperor sitting on the dragon throne, his eyes blazing and his presence imposing.

Without wasting any words, I presented the image-recording stone directly to Emperor Xuantian.

Emperor Xuantian took the recording stone and examined it carefully.

As time went on, Emperor Xuantian's expression grew increasingly grim.

Finally, he slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Outrageous! These traitors dare to be so audacious!"

The wrath of the Xuan Tian Emperor caused the entire hall to tremble.

I stood aside, watching quietly. I knew that the Xuan Tian Emperor was truly enraged this time.

"Xiao Yao, you did a great job!" Emperor Xuantian looked at me, his eyes filled with admiration. "You have made a great contribution this time!"

"Your Majesty flatters me. This is all I should do," I said humbly.

"No, what you've done goes far beyond that." Emperor Xuantian shook his head. "You not only exposed the conspiracy of Princess Mingyue's remaining followers, but you also rid the Immortal Realm of a great scourge! I greatly admire your abilities!"

Emperor Xuantian immediately ordered a new round of crackdown on Princess Mingyue's remaining supporters.

This time, the scale of the attack was unprecedented, almost completely uprooting Princess Mingyue's power.

When the news spread, the entire fairy world was shocked.

Xiao Yao's name once again became the focus of everyone's discussion.

My prestige thus reached a new height.

In the process of exposing the conspiracy of Princess Mingyue's remaining followers, I discovered an even more terrifying truth.

Prime Minister Lin, this seemingly honest and kind old minister, appears to have a deeper scheme behind the scenes.

His actions made me feel inexplicably uneasy.

I have a feeling that Prime Minister Lin's scheme may plunge the entire Immortal Realm into an even greater crisis.

I decided to continue the investigation.

However, I also know that this time, the enemy I am facing may be even more difficult to deal with.

Prime Minister Lin is different from the remnants of Princess Mingyue's faction.

He is shrewd and calculating, extremely cunning, and has been deeply entrenched in the immortal realm for many years.

Dealing with him will not be easy.

I must be more careful and more cautious.

I began to secretly observe Prime Minister Lin's every move, trying to find a flaw in his actions.

However, Prime Minister Lin's behavior made me increasingly puzzled.

Aside from handling official business, he stayed indoors all day and did not exhibit any unusual behavior.

Am I overthinking things?

I do not believe.

My intuition tells me that Prime Minister Lin must have a problem.

I've decided to start with the people around Prime Minister Lin.

I began to secretly investigate Prime Minister Lin's confidants, his family, his friends...

Finally, I spotted a suspicious person.

Chu, the bodyguard of Prime Minister Lin, is a seemingly loyal young man.

However, I discovered that this guard Chu seemed to have a secret connection with some people of unknown origin.

I began to suspect that Guard Chu had been bribed by Prime Minister Lin.

I've decided to find an opportunity to test Guard Chu.

One night, I secretly found Guard Chu. As soon as I opened my mouth, Guard Chu drew his longsword, the tip pointing directly at my throat: "What brings you here in the dead of night?!"