From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 258 The Final Battle: Xiao Yao's Path to Glory

I stared at the invisible barrier before me, like a giant, transparent net that tightly sealed off the exit.

The moment my fingertips touched it, a chilling force suddenly rebounded, making my wrist go numb.

The surrounding treasures seemed to sense this ominous power as well; their originally brilliant light dimmed, and their spiritual energy seemed to be suppressed, creating a suffocating sense of tension throughout the secret chamber.

I know in my heart that this is no accident.

Who has such power to set up this barrier so silently?

Is it Ling Yun?

Or is it a gentle breeze?

Or...

That blood shadow I've always been wary of?

In any case, I must break this blockade as soon as possible, otherwise all previous efforts will be in vain.

My heart was pounding like a drum, my blood was boiling, and an unprecedented sense of determination surged into my heart.

Just as I was about to try to force a breakthrough using my spiritual power, a sinister laugh came from the darkness.

"Hehehe, what a wonderful performance, Xiao Yao."

I turned around abruptly and saw that Blood Shadow had appeared in a corner of the secret room at some point. He had a strange smile on his face, and his eyes were staring at me like a venomous snake. He exuded a chilling dark aura.

"Blood Shadow!" I gritted my teeth and said his name, my vigilance reaching its peak. Sure enough, he was the mastermind!

He didn't answer, but slowly raised his hand. A thick black mist, as if alive, surged from his palm, hissing and making my teeth ache, as it rushed towards me.

I didn't dare to take the hit head-on, so I quickly dodged.

The black mist brushed past the hem of my clothes, bringing a strong burning sensation, and the air was filled with a pungent, putrid stench.

This cramped room became my cage for escaping attacks; the limited space to move around made it extremely difficult for me.

His attacks were like maggots clinging to a bone, relentlessly pursuing its target.

I could feel my spiritual energy being rapidly depleted, and a strong sense of crisis surged up like a tide.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, and stared intently at the blood shadow, searching for an opportunity to break through.

I must escape as soon as possible, otherwise, I will eventually exhaust my spiritual power and become a dead soul under his control.

Just as I was fully focused, Blood Shadow moved again. This time, he didn't release the black mist, but rushed directly towards me. His figure was as fast as a ghost, and he was in front of me in the blink of an eye.

"go to hell!"

His voice was sharp and piercing, and a hand glowing with black light reached out to grab my heart.

I instinctively closed my eyes, and my body reacted instinctively, slashing his wrist with a chop.

"Oh?" Blood Shadow let out a soft exclamation, seemingly surprised by my instinctive reaction, but then a more eerie smile spread across his lips. "Interesting!"

But I felt a little uneasy. What was he laughing at?

A sharp pain shot through my wrist, and I groaned, staggering back a few steps.

Blood Shadow's attacks were more ferocious than I had imagined. His power seemed inexhaustible, and each strike carried an overwhelming momentum that made it hard for me to breathe.

The air in the sealed room became thick and viscous, carrying a strong smell of blood. I felt as if I had fallen into a huge quagmire, and the more I struggled, the deeper I sank.

Damn!

I gritted my teeth and desperately mobilized the little spiritual power I had left to form a thin defensive barrier around my body.

The barrier is like a fragile eggshell, which could break at any moment.

While fending off the attacks of the Blood Shadow, I anxiously searched for an opening to escape.

That transparent barrier emitted a cold light, like an insurmountable chasm, separating me from hope.

My heart sank to the bottom. Was I really going to die here?

"Give up, Xiao Yao, you can't escape." Blood Shadow's voice echoed in my ears like a ghost, with a hint of mockery, "Become my sacrifice obediently, and you will gain unparalleled glory."

I sneered, "Even if I die, I will never submit to you!"

I mustered my strength, gathered my spiritual power once more, and launched an attack on the Blood Shadow.

My attack, though weak, was carried with a do-or-die determination.

Blood Shadow seemed to have noticed my change as well, and his attacks became even more frenzied. The secret chamber was filled with deafening roars, flying debris, and billowing dust.

My vision began to blur, my body became heavy, and my spiritual energy was almost exhausted. I knew I had reached my limit.

The surrounding dark forces surged in like a tide, enveloping me tightly. I felt as if I were being swallowed up, and everything before my eyes was plunged into darkness...

"It's over..." Blood Shadow's voice carried a hint of smugness as he drew closer, one hand slowly reaching for my neck...

"Who said that?" A cold voice suddenly rang out.

At the critical moment, I felt a strange power surge within me. This power did not come from my spiritual root, but from…

The treasures around!

In a moment of inspiration, I infused my spiritual power into the treasures scattered throughout the secret chamber.

These treasures seemed to be awakened, emitting a dazzling light, and the originally chaotic spiritual energy began to flow in an orderly manner, forming a peculiar array.

My gaze was resolute, and the surrounding dark forces seemed to be intimidated by my aura, while an atmosphere of curiosity spread through the secret room.

Become!

The array's light grew brighter and brighter, eventually converging into a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight towards the blood shadow.

Caught off guard, Blood Shadow was struck by the beam of light, letting out a shrill scream. His figure vanished as if burned by flames.

At the same time, the transparent barrier blocking the exit broke, revealing the road leading to the outside world.

I took a deep breath and stepped out of the secret room.

The blinding sunlight shone on my face, and I squinted as I looked around.

A large number of contestants gathered in the square, and their eyes were all on me, filled with surprise, envy and admiration.

In my hand, I tightly hold a precious pearl that radiates seven-colored light—this is the final reward of the treasure hunt competition, and also a symbol of the champion's glory.

My heart was filled with the joy of victory, and a warm current flowed through my whole body.

“Xiao Yao…” A familiar voice rang in my ears. I turned my head and saw Wen Chen standing in the crowd, his eyes shining with a gentle light.

I smiled slightly, about to speak, when I suddenly felt something strange...

This breath...

Yes……

Lingyu announced loudly, "The champion of this treasure hunt competition is—Xiao Yao!"

The deafening cheers surged in like a tidal wave, almost drowning me.

I stood on the high podium, the sunlight shining on me, and the colorful pearl in my hand shone brightly, reflecting my excited mood at that moment.

I did it!

I went from being a useless person with no spiritual roots to becoming the champion of the treasure hunt competition!

Only I know the hardships I went through.

I was mocked, looked down upon, and hunted down...

But I never gave up. I always believed that as long as I worked hard, I would definitely be able to change my destiny!

I looked around and saw excited faces everywhere. They were all cheering and applauding for me.

I felt as if I were in a dream; everything seemed so unreal.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my excited heart, and a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips.

This is not just my personal victory, but also the victory of all those like me who were not favored but persisted in pursuing their dreams!

Wen Chen stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed on me. I smiled slightly at him, my heart filled with sweetness and happiness.

Just as I was basking in the joy of winning the championship, a communication talisman suddenly flew into my hand.

I unfolded the sound transmission talisman, and my expression changed drastically.

"The Immortal Sect is facing a reputation crisis. Return immediately!"

Those few words, though brief, struck my mind like a thunderclap.

My heart sank suddenly, and a bad feeling welled up inside me.

Without a second thought, I immediately turned around and ran towards the Immortal Gate.

"Xiao Yao, where are you going?" Wen Chen's voice came from behind, tinged with anxiety.

"There's an urgent matter at the Immortal Sect, I must return immediately!" I shouted without turning my head, my tone resolute.

The wind howled, and my figure streaked across the sky like lightning.

My heart was filled with unease and anxiety. What exactly happened to the Immortal Sect?

Why is there a reputation crisis?

I must get back as soon as possible and find out the truth!

"What happened?" I grabbed the disciple who was running towards me and asked anxiously.

The disciple was pale, his eyes filled with fear, and he stammered, "The square...the square..."

My heart sank, and I immediately ran towards the square.

A large number of disciples gathered in the square, looking flustered and discussing among themselves.

"How could this be?"

"Who did it?"

"The reputation of the immortal sects..."

My heart sank, and a bad feeling welled up inside me.

I pushed through the crowd and walked toward the center of the square.

“This…” I was stunned by the scene before me.