From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 270 The Immortal Sects are Pacified: Xiao Yao Achieves a Complete Victory Over Internal Enem

“Lingxin,” I said, looking at her with a calm tone, “go and find out who in the Immortal Sect has been in close contact with the outside world recently, especially those sects that are hostile to us.”

Lingxin accepted the order and left, while I paced back and forth in the courtyard, pondering what to do next.

The disciple looked flustered, hesitant to speak. I waved my hand to signal him, "Speak, what happened?" He took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice, "True Lord Ziyang... has been assassinated!"

I was startled. Ziyang Zhenjun was one of the elders who supported me and was very powerful. How could he have been assassinated so easily?

"Details!" I shouted sternly.

The disciple quickly replied, "At noon today, True Lord Ziyang was attacked by a group of men in black on his way to the Scripture Pavilion. He was seriously injured and is currently recovering."

The Sutra Repository...

A thought flashed through my mind: Could it be that those opposing forces wanted to obtain some secret manuals from the library?

I immediately went to the residence of True Lord Ziyang, where I saw that his face was pale and his breath was weak, clearly indicating that his injuries were serious.

"Who is it?" I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.

Ziyang Zhenjun shook his head weakly, "I can't see clearly... They are very fast, and... and..." He paused, seemingly hesitant to continue.

"And what?" I demanded.

He took a deep breath and said with difficulty, "The cultivation technique they use... seems very much like... a demonic cultivation technique..."

Demons!

These two words exploded in my mind like a thunderclap.

The immortal sects and the demon race are irreconcilable enemies. If the demon race is involved, things will become complicated.

I immediately sent a message to Fairy Feiyu, informing her of the matter and agreeing to discuss countermeasures in the council hall the next day.

Over the next few days, I visited several elders and disciples in an attempt to find more clues, but to no avail.

The clues seemed to have gone cold, vanishing without a trace.

I felt incredibly frustrated, as if I had lost my way in the dark.

The pressure around me was mounting, and I felt like prey trapped in a spider web, about to be devoured at any moment.

"Xiao Yao, you don't look well. Are you too tired?" Qingfeng asked with concern.

I shook my head. "I'm fine, it's just... it's just..." I hesitated, my unease growing stronger.

Just then, Lingxin rushed over, her face grave. "Xiao Yao, I've found some clues..." She lowered her voice, leaned close to my ear, and whispered, "I've discovered that Mo Yun has been in close contact with a mysterious person recently, and..." She paused, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes, "And, I suspect... that mysterious person... is..." I felt a chill run from my feet to the top of my head; Lingxin's words struck my heart like a hammer blow.

"That mysterious person... is a demon." She finally said the answer I least wanted to hear.

A surge of anger rushed to my head, and I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails dug deep into my palms, leaving deep bloody marks.

"boom!"

The doors to the council chamber were violently pushed open with a deafening sound.

I looked up and saw a group of elders storming in angrily. The one leading them was the elder who was on good terms with Mo Yun. He pointed his finger at me and questioned me sternly, "Xiao Yao! How dare you collude with the demons and harm your fellow disciples! You even dare to dream of controlling the immortal sect. You have the heart of a wolf!"

"Slander!" I retorted coldly, trying to explain, "This is all a conspiracy!"

"Conspiracy? Where's the evidence? Show us the evidence!" Another elder chimed in, his tone sharp and sarcastic, his eyes full of suspicion.

"Ziyang Zhenjun was assassinated, and Feiyu Xianzi was also ambushed. Wasn't all of this orchestrated by you?" someone accused, their voice filled with obvious fear and unease, as if I were the demon lurking among them.

The whispers in the crowd grew louder and louder. I felt the gazes around me like knives piercing me. Even those who had once supported me were now wavering. When I saw Qingfeng's somewhat evasive gaze, it felt like something had stabbed me hard in the heart, a sharp pain shooting through me.

"Believe me, I would never do such a thing!" I shouted, my voice echoing in the empty council hall, yet sounding so pale and powerless.

The air seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe.

I feel incredibly lonely. My former allies, who once fought alongside me, now doubt me, and all the trust we once had has vanished.

A deep sense of powerlessness welled up inside me, as if everything around me was drifting away, leaving me all alone, standing forlornly in the eye of the storm.

I gritted my teeth and forced myself to calm down. I couldn't give up. I absolutely couldn't give up at this moment.

"Xiao Yao, if all of this is true, how will you prove your innocence?" Fei Yu Fairy's weak voice rang out from the crowd.

Her face was pale, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth, indicating that she had suffered a serious injury.

I looked at her, my gaze unwavering. "I will prove to you that this is all a conspiracy!"

I took a deep breath, forced myself to calm down, and carefully analyzed the current situation.

At that moment, a voice rang in my mind; it was Lingxin transmitting her voice, "Xiao Yao, something's happened to Mo Yun. He... he's been devoured by demonic energy..."

My heart sank suddenly, as if I had fallen into an ice cave, and a bold guess surfaced in my mind.

I suddenly raised my head, my gaze sweeping over everyone present like a hawk's, as if trying to see through their very souls.

I turned to Fairy Feiyu and said, "I'm going to Moyun's residence. You'll come with me."

She nodded slowly. "Okay."

"Xiao Yao," an aged voice suddenly rang out, "have you forgotten something? You cannot act arbitrarily without the elders' permission..."

I ignored him and walked straight out the door.

Fairy Feiyu followed closely behind.

"It seems we've found a breakthrough," Fairy Feiyu said quietly.

"Perhaps," I replied casually.

Fairy Feiyu and I strode quickly through the corridors of the immortal gate, the wind whistling in our ears, carrying a sense of foreboding.

Mo Yun's residence was cold and damp, with a rotten smell permeating the air, making people feel uneasy.

I held my breath and carefully pushed open the door. A strong demonic aura rushed out, making me frown.

In the center of the room, Mo Yun lay on the ground, his body twisted and pale, his eyes empty and lifeless, emanating a strong demonic aura, as if he had been completely devoured by some kind of power.

I stepped forward and tested him with my spiritual power. His body was empty except for a ball of black demonic energy surging within him. This feeling was exactly the same as what I had experienced on the demon battlefield!

Fairy Feiyu also noticed something was wrong. She covered her mouth and nose, staring at the scene before her in disbelief. "This... how is this possible?"

I sneered, "Nothing is impossible. It seems we all underestimated them." I raised my head, my gaze as cold as ice. "Let's go back to the council hall."

Back in the council hall, the elders were still arguing and shouting, with accusations and questions rising and falling as if they wanted to overturn the entire hall.

I looked at them coldly.

"Everyone," I said slowly, my voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Mo Yun has been devoured by demonic energy."

As soon as I finished speaking, the entire council hall fell silent. Everyone stared at me with wide eyes and shocked expressions.

“You suspect me of colluding with the demons? Now, the evidence is right in front of you!” I took a few steps forward and took out an exquisite jade bottle from my pocket. “This is the demonic energy I collected from Mo Yun. You can feel it for yourselves and see if it’s exactly the same as the demonic energy of the demons.”

I placed the jade bottle on the table, indicating that everyone could come forward and take a look.

The elders looked at each other, hesitant and undecided. In the end, a few elders mustered their courage and stepped forward, carefully opening the jade bottle.

Suddenly, a nauseating demonic aura emanated from the area, making everyone present feel uncomfortable.

"This...this really is demonic energy!" an elder exclaimed, his face turning pale instantly.

"What do you have to say now?" I sneered, my gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping over everyone present. "All of this is a conspiracy meticulously planned by Mo Yun and those opposing forces. They colluded with the demon race, attempting to overthrow the entire Immortal Sect!"

"Impossible, this is impossible!" The elder who had led the criticism against me earlier shook his head, refusing to believe it.

I walked up to him, grabbed his collar, dragged him in front of the crowd, and glared at him. "Tell me, who ordered you to frame me?"

His eyes darted away, and he stammered, unable to speak.

I sneered, "Since you won't tell me, then I'll tell you! It's the demon race hiding behind you who's using you to create chaos in the Immortal Sect, hoping to destroy it in one fell swoop! And you are nothing but a bunch of pathetic puppets!"

My words were firm and resounding, echoing throughout the council chamber.

Those elders who had previously doubted me now lowered their heads, their faces filled with shame. They finally understood the truth and realized that they had been used.

Looking at them, I felt an immense sense of satisfaction. Those who had betrayed me were now paying the price for their actions, and their schemes had been completely thwarted by me.

At that moment, I felt an unprecedented sense of accomplishment.

"I hereby declare," I looked around at the crowd, my voice filled with authority, "that from this day forward, the Immortal Sect will be under my control! Any opposition will be severely punished!"

As soon as I finished speaking, a thunderous cheer erupted in the council hall. All the elders and disciples shouted my name. I stood in the center of the council hall, feeling the respectful gazes of everyone, and my heart was filled with glory.

The internal strife within the Immortal Sect has finally subsided, and harmony and stability have returned. I breathed a long sigh of relief.

Standing in the center of the Immortal Gate Square, I looked up at the azure sky. The sunlight shone on me, warm and comforting. I felt the cheers and praises around me, and a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips. My heart was filled with joy.

“Xiao Yao…”

"Xiao Yao!" A cheerful voice called out. I turned around and saw him and Ling Xin running towards me excitedly.

The sunlight shone on them, as if they were gilded with gold, reflecting their radiant smiles.

I opened my arms, and they rushed into my embrace without hesitation, holding me tightly.

I could feel the warmth of their bodies and their excitement.

A gentle breeze patted my back, and I could hear his and Lingxin's joyful cheers. Their laughter flowed into my heart like a clear spring, washing away my fatigue and anxiety of the past few days. A warmth spread from the bottom of my heart, dispelling all the gloom.

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the warmth of the sun and the fragrance of flowers and grass filling the air. Everything around me seemed to become beautiful.

I could feel their joy, a heartfelt, unreserved joy of pride in me.

This feeling is really good; it's a comfort that allows me to forget all my troubles.

We hugged each other tightly, as if trying to merge each other into one another's life.

At this moment, all the conspiracies, betrayals, and schemes become insignificant.

Friendship is the most precious thing in the world; it is a beacon in the darkness, guiding me in the right direction.

I hugged them back tightly, savoring this hard-won friendship.

I let go of them, and seeing the bright smiles on their faces, my heart was filled with warmth.

We smiled at each other, needing no further words; everything was understood without being spoken.

"Xiao Yao, you're amazing! Those guys deserved it!" Qingfeng said excitedly, his face beaming. It was clear he was genuinely happy for me.

Lingxin nodded, "Yes, Xiao Yao, you are really amazing. I have never met anyone as smart and brave as you!"

I smiled and shook my head. "I just did what I was supposed to do. I have to thank you all for your help."

We stood side by side, basking in the sunlight and feeling each other's warmth.

A gentle breeze carries the fragrance of flowers and grass, and everything seems so peaceful and beautiful.

I know that at this moment, the Immortal Sect has returned to its former peace, but new challenges may be on the horizon.

"It seems the time has come."