From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 339 Yao Maiden Ascends to Immortal Venerable Status, Embarking on a New Journey

"Come on," I said softly, as if I had used up all my strength.

As soon as he finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the surroundings.

There was no wind, no roars of star beasts, and I couldn't even hear my own heartbeat.

This silence was more unsettling than the fierce fighting that had followed.

I could feel an immense, unimaginable power quietly gathering in the shadows.

It was like an invisible giant net, tightly enveloping me and making me unable to move.

The surrounding space seemed to have solidified, as thick as ink that couldn't be dissolved.

My body felt like it was filled with lead, so heavy I couldn't lift it.

I could even hear how fast Wen Chen's heart was beating outside the training grounds, each beat rapid and muffled, like a drumbeat striking my heart.

"Rumble--"

Suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the suffocating silence.

I looked up abruptly and saw that a huge crack had appeared in the once deep starry sky!

The crack, like a ferocious giant eye, slowly opened, from which endless dark power surged forth.

This power, carrying an aura of destruction, surged towards me overwhelmingly, as if it wanted to completely devour me.

I feel like a small boat in a storm, which could be capsized by giant waves at any moment.

The surrounding light was gradually swallowed up by the darkness, and my world slowly descended into chaos.

The members of the immortal sect were all pale-faced, watching this scene in horror, but they were powerless to do anything about it.

The dark forces, like a malignant sore, are constantly eroding my immortal magic.

I feel my strength draining away, growing weaker and weaker...

I desperately tried to circulate the spiritual energy within my body to fight back, but I found myself utterly powerless!

Despair, like a cold hand, slowly gripped my throat.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

A burst of wild laughter echoed in the darkness—it was the Asura King!

His smug voice pierced my eardrums like steel needles.

"Give up, Xiao Yao! You can't beat me!"

To give up... or to persevere?

My heart began to struggle violently.

Giving up means all my previous efforts will be in vain, and I will be trapped in this darkness forever.

But, if I persevere... do I still have any hope of continuing?

My eyes flickered uncertainly in the darkness, filled with hesitation, bewilderment, and resentment... a mix of emotions that almost tore me apart.

Guanyin Bodhisattva also looked worried, but was unable to intervene.

No! I can't give up!

I clenched my teeth and remembered all the hardships I had endured since I was transported to this world, from a good-for-nothing to where I am today.

I remembered my master's teachings, my friends' encouragement, and... Wen Chen's deep affection.

"I control my own life!"

I suddenly remembered that sentence, and my blood boiled again!

"what--"

I roared to the sky, and a powerful force erupted from the depths of my dantian.

This force, carrying an indomitable will and a struggle against fate, broke through the shackles of darkness!

I actually absorbed the dark power that had invaded my body little by little and transformed it into my own power!

"What...what's going on?!" came the terrified voice of the Asura King.

My body began to radiate a dazzling light, a golden light that dispelled the surrounding darkness.

My face regained its excited glow.

"This...this girl, she actually..." Erlang Shen's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

I slowly stood up, surrounded by golden light.

I felt more powerful than ever before, as if the whole world was under my control!

I, Xiao Yao, have finally passed the final test and become an Immortal Venerable!

I stand high in the sky, looking down at everything below.

A radiant light emanated from me, illuminating the entire immortal realm.

The immortals all knelt down and bowed in worship to me.

Wen Chen, my love, walked towards me step by step, a relieved smile on his face.

We hugged each other tightly, as if the whole world had shrunk down to just the two of us.

A warm and sweet atmosphere filled the air around us.

We embraced for a long time, so long that it felt as if time had stood still.

We gazed at each other.

The surrounding immortals offered their blessings, and warm feelings were passed among them.

Even the Jade Emperor smiled kindly, stroked his beard, and nodded repeatedly.

"Yao'er," Wen Chen gently stroked my face and said softly, "from now on, you will be the guardian deity of this immortal realm."

I nestled in his arms and nodded gently.

“However…” I suddenly remembered something and lifted my head from Wen Chen’s embrace. “I heard that the Immortal Sect has lost a secret treasure?”