From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 259 Shocking Changes in the Immortal Sect: Xiao Yao Accepts a Mission in a Time of Crisis

In the center of the square stands a huge stone tablet, covered with densely packed characters.

When I looked closely, my face turned deathly pale.

Those words were clearly accusations against me and the entire Immortal Sect!

Slander! Defamation!

The crowd in the square was like boiling water, and the noise was deafening.

Fear, doubt, anger...

A mix of emotions permeated the air, almost threatening to engulf me.

"Xiao Yao, what else do you have to say?" A sharp voice pierced through the noisy waves. I looked in the direction of the voice and saw Mingyue standing in front of the crowd, her eyes sharp as knives.

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

“These accusations are all false, I…”

Before I could finish speaking, I was interrupted by a burst of laughter.

"Fake? Where's the evidence?"

"Xiao Yao, do you think we still believe you?"

You've completely disgraced the immortal sect!

Countless accusations, like sharp arrows, pierce my heart.

I felt my throat tighten, and I could barely breathe.

I tried my best to explain, but the surrounding noise was too loud, and my voice couldn't get through.

I feel like a drowning person, struggling in a vast ocean, unable to find a glimmer of hope.

Despair washed over me like a tidal wave.

I staggered back a few steps, and everything in front of me became blurry.

"quiet!"

A deep voice rang out in the square, and the crowd instantly fell silent.

I turned my head and saw Elder Xuan standing beside the stone tablet, his face stern.

"Xiao Yao," Elder Xuan's gaze fell on me, his tone heavy, "do you have anything else to say?"

I opened my mouth, but no sound came out.

“I know you must be very confused,” Elder Xuan’s voice softened, “but now is not the time to explain.”

His gaze swept across the crowd. "The reputation of the Immortal Sect has been severely damaged. We must find the culprit and uncover the truth as soon as possible."

“Xiao Yao,” Elder Xuan turned to me again, “I’ll give you three days to find the culprit, clear your name, and clear the name of the Immortal Sect.”

Three days...

I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails dug deep into my flesh, but I felt no pain at all.

"I will definitely find the culprit." My voice was low but firm, carrying an unwavering determination.

A murmur arose from the crowd, and I could vaguely hear someone say, "She still won't admit it..."

I ignored those voices and turned to walk towards the crowd.

I need to find the truth.

I must find it.

Just then, a familiar voice, filled with malice, swept through the air...

Black Wind's chilling laughter was as piercing as a viper's hiss; he was hiding behind the crowd, yet his voice reached my ears clearly.

"Xiao Yao, you've finally met your match! You pretended to be high and mighty, feigning innocence, but now the truth is out! Let's see how you still have the face to stay in the Immortal Sect!"

The crowd stirred again, and accusations and insults surged forth like a tidal wave, almost drowning me.

I clenched my fist, my nails digging deep into my palm, causing a sharp pain.

Anger burned in my chest; I wanted nothing more than to rush over and tear Black Wind's ugly face apart.

But I can't. I can't act impulsively.

I am acutely aware that acting impulsively at this moment will only make things worse.

The suspicious gazes of those around me stung my skin like sharp knives; their distrust was more suffocating than the malice of the Black Wind.

Despair gripped my heart like vines, slowly tightening until it threatened to consume me.

"Xiao Yao." Elder Xuan's voice rang in my ears, carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry.

I turned to look at him and saw that his brows were furrowed and his gaze was heavy.

"I know you've been wronged, but now is not the time to act impulsively." He paused, his tone becoming even more serious. "The reputation of the Immortal Sect is in grave danger. You bear a heavy burden on your shoulders, understand?"

The elder's words struck my heart like a heavy hammer. I took a deep breath and tried to suppress the surging emotions within me.

Looking at the elder's serious expression, I felt an unprecedented pressure, as heavy as a mountain, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

A chill ran down my back, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on my forehead.

I understand that I must not only clear my name, but also protect the reputation of the Immortal Sect.

This is not only the elders' expectation, but also my own responsibility.

Finding the mastermind in three days is no easy task.

Just then, a soft voice came from behind me...

"Xiao Yao, don't listen to their nonsense." Zi Yun's voice was like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, dispelling the gloom in my heart.

She gently held my hand, and the warmth of her palm brought me a sense of comfort.

Looking into her clear eyes, filled with trust and support, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

At that moment, I felt that I was no longer fighting alone.

I grasped Ziyun's hand in return and gave her a firm look. "Thank you, Ziyun."

Suddenly, a shrill laugh shattered the brief moment of warmth.

"Hey, isn't this our great hero Xiao Yao? What, now you're looking for someone to stick together for warmth?" Black Wind's sarcastic voice came from the crowd, a mocking smile on his face and malice in his eyes.

I turned my head sharply, staring at him with piercing eyes, and could no longer suppress the anger in my heart.

"Black Wind, stop stirring up trouble! I've done nothing wrong and have nothing to fear from your slander!"

"Slander? Hahaha..." Black Wind laughed so hard he almost fell over, as if he had heard a funny joke. "Xiao Yao, are you still pretending to be innocent? Do you think no one knows what you've done?"

"I know you're deliberately framing me!" I said through gritted teeth, emphasizing each word. "Do you think you can get away with all the despicable things you've done?"

Black Wind's expression changed, and his smile froze on his face. "You... what nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm talking nonsense?" I sneered, taking a step closer to him. "Do you dare to swear in front of everyone that you have absolutely nothing to do with this?"

Black Wind's eyes flickered, and he dared not meet my gaze.

"Why...why should I swear? What evidence do you have that I did it?"

The surrounding crowd began to murmur, their eyes scanning back and forth between the two of us, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

I took a deep breath, my gaze sweeping over the faces filled with curiosity and skepticism, and slowly raised my right hand...

I raised my right hand high, palm facing the heavens, and said firmly, "I, Xiao Yao, hereby swear that if I have framed the immortal sect, may I be struck by lightning and never be reincarnated!" My voice echoed in the square, resounding with conviction.

After saying that, I stared intently at Black Wind and asked, word by word, "Black Wind, do you dare?"

Black Wind's face turned deathly pale, his lips trembled, but he dared not utter a word.

The panic in his eyes, like that of a frightened bird, betrayed his inner fear.

A murmur arose from the crowd.

"Judging from Black Wind's appearance, it seems there really is a problem..."

"Could it really be that he framed Xiao Yao and the Immortal Sect?"

"Xiao Yao dared to make an oath, but Hei Feng didn't. There must be something fishy going on here!"

I took out a recording stone from my storage bag and held it high.

"I obtained this by chance; it contains footage of Black Wind spreading rumors!"

The light from the photo stone illuminated the entire square, clearly revealing Black Wind's sinister and cunning face and the images of him spreading rumors.

The crowd erupted in uproar, with accusations and insults surging towards Black Wind like a tidal wave.

Hei Feng's face turned from white to green, then from green to black, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

He panicked and tried to escape, but was surrounded by an angry crowd.

"Black Wind, do you have anything else to say?" I asked coldly, my tone carrying a hint of victory.

Black Wind opened its mouth, but no sound came out.

He was like a trapped beast, trembling in the crowd.

Seeing Black Wind's disheveled appearance, a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart.

The atmosphere around me began to change. The suspicion and hostility in people's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a trace of trust and expectation.

I took a deep breath and gazed resolutely into the distance.

Even bigger challenges lie ahead, and I must be prepared.

Just then, a voice rang in my ear, "Xiao Yao, someone wants to see you..."