From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 276 Immortal Venerable Ruins: Xiao Yao Reveals the Truth

The protective energy surged stronger and stronger, as if an invisible hand was pulling me deeper and deeper into the ruins.

The surrounding scenery became increasingly strange, with mysterious runes carved on the stone walls, shimmering with a ghostly blue light, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

A strange fragrance filled the air, like some rare and precious herb, yet it also carried a faint, almost imperceptible, rotten smell.

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

fear?

No, I will not be afraid!

To get to where I am today, I have gone through so much and lost so much.

My past weakness and despair have been buried.

Now, I have only one unwavering belief in my heart: to seek the truth and obtain the ultimate inheritance!

My pace quickened, and I was almost jogging.

Finally, I arrived at a huge stone gate.

The stone gate was carved with intricate patterns, and a powerful restrictive force emanated from within, as if it wanted to devour me.

Without hesitation, I reached out and placed my hand on the stone door.

hum-

The stone gate emitted a low rumble and slowly opened.

A blinding white light shone from inside the door, and I instinctively closed my eyes.

As the light gradually faded, I slowly opened my eyes.

The sight before me shocked me.

This place is no longer a dark and damp ruin, but a vast and boundless starry sky!

The stars twinkled, the Milky Way shone brightly, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

I felt as if I were in the universe, with boundless emptiness beneath my feet and twinkling stars all around me.

Suddenly, the starry sky began to distort and deform, eventually transforming into familiar faces.

My parents, my friends, my mentor...

They appeared before me one by one, their faces filled with sadness and pain.

"Yao'er, why are you so foolish?" My mother's voice was choked with sobs as she reached out to grab me, but she couldn't hold on no matter what she did.

"Xiao Yao, you have disappointed me greatly." The master's face was filled with regret.

"Yaoyao, don't leave me..." Her friend's voice was full of pleading, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

Looking at them, my heart was filled with pain and self-blame.

These are all people I have lost, and they are all pains that will forever remain in my heart.

Their appearance made me experience that heart-wrenching pain again.

My body trembled slightly, a sense of oppression filled my entire being, as if it were about to crush me.

"No, this isn't real! You're all dead, you've all left me!" I cried out in anguish, trying to shake off these illusions.

However, the illusion became clearer and more real.

I felt as if I had returned to the past, back to those painful memories.

My will began to waver, and my heart began to crumble...

Suddenly, a cold voice rang in my ear: "Give up, you've already lost."

I clenched my teeth, a sharp pain shooting through the depths of my soul, as if countless tiny needles were piercing it.

In the illusion, the faces of my parents, master, and friends were distorted and deformed, and wails, cries, and rebukes were intertwined, like demonic sounds piercing my ears, constantly assaulting my mind.

My body felt heavier and heavier, as if I were being crushed by a mountain, and even breathing became difficult.

The world before my eyes became blurry, and darkness surged in like a tide, threatening to engulf me.

"Give up, you've already lost." That cold voice rang out again, tinged with mockery and smugness.

A flash of crimson light appeared, and the Blood Fiend Elder appeared before me, the blood-red longsword in his hand emitting a nauseating stench of blood.

He grinned maliciously, approaching me step by step. "Xiao Yao, you will never escape my grasp!"

I barely managed to steady myself, and with a surge of sword energy in my hand, I slashed at the Blood Fiend Elder.

However, my attacks seemed powerless and slow in the illusion, and the Blood Demon Elder easily dodged them.

"You think you can fight me?" The Blood Fiend Elder laughed wildly, his blood-red longsword slashing towards me with a sharp killing intent.

I dodged awkwardly, my body slashed by the blade's energy, the intense pain causing me to groan involuntarily.

Blood flowed down the wound, staining my clothes red.

I feel my body getting weaker and weaker, and my mind is about to collapse.

The surrounding illusions became increasingly realistic and terrifying.

I felt as if I were in hell, surrounded by endless darkness and pain.

Countless ghosts were wailing, stretching out their withered arms to grab me.

The Blood Demon Elder pressed forward relentlessly, his attacks growing increasingly fierce, leaving me with almost no chance to catch my breath.

My body has reached its limit; every dodge has exhausted all my strength.

"Give up, Xiao Yao, you have no hope!" The Blood Fiend Elder's voice echoed in my ears like a death warrant.

I felt my consciousness begin to blur, and the world before my eyes turned blood red.

Am I really going to die here?

"No... I can't give up..." I murmured with my last ounce of strength, "I haven't... found the truth yet..."

Suddenly, I felt a warm power surge into my body, dispelling the surrounding darkness and cold.

A familiar voice rang in my ears: "Yao'er, hang in there..."

[Event occurred]

Just when everyone thought Xiao Yao would break down in the illusion, I finally overcame my inner fear with my persistence for the truth and my strong willpower.

In that instant, I seemed to see encouraging smiles on the faces of my parents, my mentor, and my friends, and their voices echoed in my ears: "Yao'er, hang in there..."

I took a deep breath, and an unprecedented sense of determination welled up inside me.

This illusion, though powerful, could not shake my will.

I gripped my sword tightly, and looked at the Blood Fiend Elder with a cold smile: "You're wrong. I still have hope. I still have things I must accomplish!"

The surrounding illusion began to distort, and the Blood Fiend Elder's face turned extremely astonished.

He took a step back, his blood-red longsword trembling slightly, clearly sensing my change as well.

I took a step forward, and the fear and despair in my heart were instantly replaced by a powerful force—a belief that came from the depths of my heart.

"Is this all the strength you have? How disappointing!" I said coldly, the sword energy in my hand shining brightly, like a ray of dawn piercing through the surrounding darkness.

A hint of fear appeared on the Blood Fiend Elder's face, but he still tried to fight back, his blood-red longsword unleashing a series of sharp blade energies.

However, my sword energy was like an indestructible blade, easily severing his attack.

His attacks grew weaker and weaker until I finally knocked him back with a single sword strike, sending him crashing heavily to the ground.

I stood there, and the illusion around me gradually dissipated, and everything returned to calm.

The core area behind the stone gate slowly appeared, a mysterious light curtain radiating a soft glow.

In the center of the light screen, a huge stone tablet can be vaguely seen, covered with ancient runes, as if telling an ancient secret.

I took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the stone tablet.

As I approached, the runes on the stone tablet began to flicker, and the light grew brighter.

Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the stone tablet and pierced directly through my body.

I felt a powerful force surging into my body, as if it were reshaping my soul and body.

The surrounding light seemed to be cheering for me, and I felt myself becoming more determined and stronger.

My sense of accomplishment and satisfaction was beyond words. I had finally found the truth and received the inheritance!

Just then, a mysterious voice rang in my ears: "Congratulations, Xiao Yao, you have become the new successor." I felt as if I were at the center of the universe, with all the light converging on me, scorching and dazzling.

The illusions that had previously suffocated me now seem like nothing more than fragile bubbles.

I looked down at my hands, feeling the surging power within me, like a rushing river, full of explosive force.

I slowly raised my head and looked at the Blood Fiend Elder whom I had previously defeated.

He was still lying on the ground in a sorry state. It was ridiculous. The once invincible Blood Fiend Elder was now nothing but a stray dog, not even having the courage to look me in the eye.

The illusion vanished, replaced by a holy light that gently enveloped me, washing away all my weariness and pain.

I could clearly feel that every meridian in my body was undergoing tremendous changes. The spiritual energy was like a wild horse, running rampant in my body, as if it wanted to tear me apart.

But this feeling did not bring pain; on the contrary, it was incredibly pleasant, like parched land receiving sweet rain, like a long drought meeting sweet dew.

I can even feel my soul constantly being elevated, becoming stronger and purer.

This feeling, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, a complete transformation, makes me want to roar to the heavens.

I looked around again. The once dark and damp ruins were now dazzling, and the cold stone walls had become warm.

I felt as if I heard a call from ancient times and sensed the secrets hidden deep within these ruins.

Everything here welcomes my arrival, and I have become the sole master of this place.

Standing in the center of the light, I felt like a rising sun, full of hope and power.

This is the glory I earned after countless hardships; it is the fruit I cultivated with my own blood and sweat.

I took a deep breath. The air was filled with an intoxicating fragrance—the scent of medicinal herbs, and the smell of victory.

I finally succeeded.

I slowly walked towards that mysterious curtain of light, where my power was found and where I would ultimately find my final resting place.

The stone tablet in the center of the light screen emitted an even more dazzling light, as if beckoning me.

I reached out and gently touched it.

In an instant, countless runes seemed to come alive, wandering around my body and eventually merging into it.

I felt a powerful force surge into my body like a tide, enveloping my entire being.

"Congratulations, Xiao Yao, you have become the new successor." That mysterious voice rang out again, echoing in my mind like a resounding bell.

I slowly closed my eyes, fully enjoying the pleasure brought by this power.

I know that a new chapter is about to begin, and I am ready.

I heard a gasp from afar, a voice filled with surprise and a slight tremor, "You..."