From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 189 The Divine Artifact Fully Awakens: Peak Power

The tremors emanating from the artifact grew stronger and stronger, like a star about to explode, buzzing in my hand.

I felt a vast and boundless power surging within me, like a dormant dragon about to break free of its shackles.

This power both excites and terrifies me. I'm excited because it contains infinite possibilities, but I'm terrified because it seems to carry a hint of destruction.

The air around seemed to be frozen, so oppressive that it made people feel breathless.

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

I know this is the final challenge; success or failure hinges on this!

Just then, the Blood Fiend Elder's sinister laughter rang out again: "Little girl, do you think you've won? Dream on!" The Netherworld Ghost King also appeared, his ghostly eyes fixed on the divine sword in my hand, his greed undisguised.

Behind them followed several powerful figures, clearly their helpers.

My heart sank. This situation was more powerful than ever before, and I felt unprecedented pressure.

However, fear is only a fleeting thing.

I gripped the divine sword tightly, my eyes resolute, and an indomitable fighting spirit surged within me.

"You want to steal my divine weapon? Let's see if you have the ability!" I snorted coldly, and my spiritual power surged into the divine sword.

The divine sword shone brightly, illuminating the entire sky, and its powerful force made the surrounding trees tremble.

I felt the sealed power deep within the artifact becoming more active, as if responding to my determination.

"Come! Let me see what this final seal holds!" I poured all my spiritual power into the divine sword, preparing to face this final challenge...

Suddenly, a powerful force rebounded from the depths of the artifact, and I felt as if I had been struck by lightning; everything went black...

"what happened……"

In the darkness, excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, assaulting my body and soul in wave after wave.

Every inch of my skin is burning, every nerve is screaming.

I felt like I was torn into pieces and then forcibly pieced back together; the pain was indescribable.

The power deep within the artifact was like a wild horse, rampaging through my body. I almost gave up resisting and let this power devour me.

"Give up, you can't withstand this power!" The Blood Fiend Elder's voice rang in my ears like a ghost, full of mockery and smugness.

The eerie laughter of the Netherworld King followed, as if they could already foresee my fate of being devoured by the divine artifact.

The surrounding air became even more oppressive, with gusts of cold wind and incessant howls of ghosts, as if one were in hell.

I gritted my teeth and desperately resisted this destructive force.

My consciousness began to blur, and everything in front of me became distorted.

No, I can't give up!

I still have things I need to do, I still have to…

Suddenly, a warm and powerful force surged into my body, like a gentle stream nourishing parched earth.

This power is completely different from the violent power of the divine artifact; it is gentle and firm, yet contains boundless vitality.

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked ahead in disbelief.

Ling Feng, the guardian of the artifact that had been blocking me, was now standing in front of me, his hands on my back, continuously pouring his spiritual power into my body.

His face was pale, and his forehead was covered in sweat, but his eyes were unusually firm.

“You…” I was so shocked I couldn’t speak.

Not only me, but even the Blood Fiend Elder and the Netherworld Ghost King were stunned.

They clearly hadn't anticipated Ling Feng would make such a move.

“I guard the artifact not to prevent its awakening, but to await its true master.” Ling Feng’s voice was weak but clear. “You are its true master.”

His words struck me like a thunderclap.

I felt the power of the divine artifact within me gradually subside, perfectly merging with the spiritual power injected by Ling Feng.

An unprecedentedly powerful force surged within me, and I felt as if I could control everything in the world.

“This… how is this possible…” the Blood Fiend Elder muttered to himself in disbelief.

I looked up at the sky and felt the final seal loosening, the true power of the artifact about to be fully awakened.

"Prepare to face the judgment of the divine artifact..." I said coldly.

The moment the seal shattered, a surge of power erupted from the artifact like a volcanic eruption, filling my entire body!

I felt as if I had transformed into a god, controlling everything in the world.

Golden light enveloped me, and the divine sword in my hand emitted a deafening dragon's roar. Runes flowed and shone brightly on the blade.

"Ah!" I roared to the sky, feeling this unprecedented power.

Within the meridians, spiritual energy surges like a vast, boundless river.

Is this the true power of a divine artifact?

The expressions of the Blood Fiend Elder and the Netherworld Ghost King changed drastically, their greed replaced by fear.

Their henchmen also retreated, trembling with fear.

"Impossible! How could this be!" the Blood Fiend Elder exclaimed in terror.

I sneered, and with a flick of my divine sword, a golden sword light pierced the sky, roaring out like a golden dragon.

Wherever the sword's edge passed, space itself was distorted.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Blood Fiend Elder and the Netherworld Ghost King's helpers were instantly swallowed by the sword light, turning into ashes before they could even scream.

The Ghost King of the Underworld was so frightened that he turned around and tried to escape, but how could I give him that chance?

The divine sword was swung once more, and a golden light curtain instantly enveloped the entire space, trapping the Netherworld Ghost King within it.

"Spare me! Spare me!" The Ghost King of the Underworld knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, his voice trembling.

I looked down at him, without a trace of pity in my eyes.

"You have committed countless evils and your sins are grave; today is your death day!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the light screen suddenly contracted, and the Netherworld Ghost King was instantly crushed into powder and disappeared without a trace.

I landed slowly, the light of the divine sword in my hand gradually receding, but it still exuded a chilling aura.

Everything around us quieted down, with only the wind whistling in our ears.

Ling Feng gave a weak smile, while Fairy Qinglian stared at me in shock.

I took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within me, and a sense of control over everything welled up inside me.

"From this day forward," I said firmly, looking around, "this land and its inhabitants will be my protectors!"

Suddenly, an aged yet majestic voice echoed from the sky: "The divine artifact has recognized its master; heaven and earth rejoice..."

The aged voice faded, and golden light poured down from the sky, bathing me in warmth and holiness.

I felt the power of the divine artifact within me completely integrated with my own, as if it were something I was born with, and I could wield it with ease.

An indescribable, powerful force filled my entire body, as if the world was under my control.

I, Xiao Yao, was once a good-for-nothing, but now I am the master of this divine artifact!

I looked down at the divine sword in my hand. It was no longer restless, but quietly radiated a soft light, like a docile child nestled in its mother's arms.

I gently stroked the blade, my heart filled with emotion.

Since transmigrating to this world, from a useless person without spiritual roots to the master of a divine artifact, I have experienced and sacrificed too much.

But it was all worth it, because I finally stood at the peak, looking down on all living beings!

Ling Feng walked up to me, knelt on one knee, and respectfully said, "Congratulations, Master! The divine artifact has recognized you as its master. From now on, you will be a legend in the cultivation world!"

The Azure Lotus Fairy also came before me, bowed deeply, and her eyes were filled with awe: "Congratulations, Immortal Venerable Xiao Yao! Your fame will surely resound throughout the entire cultivation world!"

"Immortal Venerable..." I murmured to myself. This title was so unfamiliar to me, yet so fitting.

I used to be a useless nobody who was bullied by everyone, but now I have become a revered immortal!

The news spread like wildfire throughout the entire cultivation world.

My name, Xiao Yao, has become a symbol of legend, and countless cultivators are filled with awe and curiosity towards me.

I stood under the radiance of the divine artifact, receiving the worship of the crowd, my heart filled with lofty ambitions.

I know this is just the beginning, and my future holds endless possibilities!

"The Celestial Realm Auction is about to begin..." Fairy Qinglian suddenly announced, breaking the surrounding silence.

Celestial Auction?

My heart skipped a beat. I had heard of this place before. It was said to be a gathering place for all the rare treasures of the cultivation world, and even legendary immortal artifacts.

"Let's go," I said, sheathing the divine sword into my body, a slight smile playing on my lips. "Let's go and see this celestial auction!"

I turned and walked into the distance, my figure gradually disappearing into the golden light...

The golden invitation felt cool to the touch, with a delicate texture. The five large, flamboyant characters "Immortal Realm Auction House" on it seemed to possess some kind of magic, drawing me into the intricately carved door...