From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 216 Outwitting the Shadow: Xiao Yao Sets the Tide

The moment Mo Yan's fingers touched the hilt of the demonic blade, a chilling killing intent surged forth like a tidal wave, and the air was filled with a strong stench of blood.

I had a premonition that beneath his hypocritical smile lay venomous fangs, waiting for the right moment to reveal his ferocious nature.

"It seems Lord Demon Flame has other plans." I said, feigning composure, but secretly I had already pushed my spiritual power to its limit, ready to deal with any sudden attack.

Before I could finish speaking, Mo Yan suddenly drew his demonic blade, and a black blade of light slashed through the air, heading straight for my face.

I dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow, and without stopping, I quickly created distance.

"Xiao Yao, you're too naive! Hand over everything you've obtained obediently, and perhaps I can spare your life!" Mo Yan's voice was like a roar from hell, and his ferocious face sent chills down one's spine.

Almost simultaneously, a tall figure burst out from the crowd, wielding a blood-red giant axe, and cleaved towards me with overwhelming force.

It's a blood demon!

My heart sank. If these two demon experts joined forces, I fear I would have no chance of dealing with them.

Upon seeing this, Xuanfeng immediately tried to rush forward to help, but he was surrounded by other demon experts and could not escape at all.

I was trapped between demonic flames and bloodlust. Some of the immortals and demons around me watched coldly, while others even gloated and shouted. I felt more isolated and helpless than ever before.

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down. Escape! I have to find a way to escape!

While dodging the flashes of demonic flames and the giant axe of bloodthirst, I searched for an opportunity to escape.

Their attack was as fierce as a storm, and I barely had a chance to catch my breath.

Just then, I caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the crowd—Qingyao.

She was standing in an inconspicuous corner, quietly watching me, her eyes seemingly carrying a strange meaning.

A thought suddenly occurred to me, and an idea came to mind.

"Demon Flame, do you think you can trap me like this?" I shouted as I parried the attacks. "You underestimate me!"

I deliberately created an opening to lure the Demon Flame closer. The Demon Flame fell for it.

Just as he was about to succeed, I suddenly threw a jade bottle that I had prepared beforehand into the air and shouted, "Explode!"

The jade bottle shattered instantly, and a pungent smoke immediately filled the air.

Caught off guard, Demon Flame and Blood Fiend were enveloped in smoke and immediately lost their bearings.

I seized the opportunity to rush towards Qingyao and whispered in her ear, "Help me..."

Qingyao grabbed my hand and pulled me into a hidden passage.

As the thick smoke dissipated, the figures of Mo Yan and Xue Sha reappeared before everyone, their faces filled with anger and resentment.

"Damn it! She got away!" Mo Yan roared, slamming his demonic blade into the ground with a loud crash.

I hid in the shadows, listening to the roar of the demonic flames, and felt a little more at ease.

But I know this is only temporary peace, and Demon Flame will not let me off easily.

"Cough cough..." I clutched my chest, the violent coughing making me feel dizzy.

Although the demonic flames did not directly hit me, the powerful demonic energy invaded my body, making me feel as if my internal organs were on fire.

Qingyao handed me a pill, "Eat this quickly, it's for healing."

I took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a warm current flowed throughout the body, greatly reducing the pain.

"Thank you, Qingyao," I said gratefully.

“No need to be so polite,” Qingyao said calmly. “It’s just a mutually beneficial arrangement between us.”

I knew she was referring to the intelligence I had helped her obtain before, but at this moment, I didn't care about that.

"What do you plan to do next?" Qingyao asked.

I took a deep breath, my eyes resolute. "I will continue the transaction and get what I need!"

I know it's dangerous, but I have to take the risk for my goal.

The roar of the demonic flames still echoed, and I could almost feel his murderous gaze.

My defenses were crumbling, and I felt I was about to give way. The oppressive atmosphere made it hard for me to breathe.

Blood Fiend was lurking nearby, waiting for the moment I made a fatal move.

I knew my situation was dangerous and I was filled with despair, but I was still searching for a way out...

"Xiao Yao, do you really think you can escape?" A cold voice suddenly rang in my ear.

I turned around abruptly, and Mo Yan's hideous face was right in front of me. His eyes were flashing with a bloodthirsty light, as if he would tear me to pieces at any moment.

I could almost smell the foul, nauseating stench emanating from him.

The air around me seemed to freeze, making it hard for me to breathe.

The Blood Fiend's giant axe was raised high, its cold light chilling, and the shadow of death loomed over me.

I felt my heart was about to stop beating, and a wave of despair washed over me, almost engulfing me.

At this critical moment, I did something that no one expected.

I threw that hard-won, scarce resource, that spirit stone that shone with an alluring luster, at Lingyu!

"Lord Lingyu, consider this a small token for the trading market!" I said loudly, my voice carrying a hint of crazy determination.

Lingyu was stunned; he clearly hadn't expected me to do that.

Both the immortals and the demons were stunned. They had thought I would fight to the death, but they never expected me to do something so amazing.

Seeing the shocked expressions on their faces, I felt an indescribable sense of pleasure, as if I had broken free of some kind of constraint and challenged traditional rules.

Ling Yu accepted the spirit stone. As the manager of the trading market, he had to maintain the fairness of the market, and the actions of Mo Yan and Xue Sha had seriously violated the rules.

"Demon Flame, Blood Fiend, how dare you cause trouble in the trading market! You have no regard for the law and your crimes are unforgivable!" Ling Yu roared, and with a flash of spiritual light, a long sword shining with golden light appeared in his hand.

Lingyu has made her move!

His figure moved like lightning, his sword light like a rainbow, instantly enveloping the demonic flames and bloodthirst in a blur of sword shadows.

Mo Yan and Xue Sha were caught off guard and suffered a series of defeats, ending up in a sorry state.

Taking advantage of the chaos, I quietly approached Lingyu and swiftly seized back that scarce resource.

I gripped the spirit stone tightly in my hand, my heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.

I not only saved my life, but I also got what I wanted.

“Xiao Yao, you…” Ling Yu looked at me.

I smiled slightly, "Lord Lingyu, thank you for your cooperation."

I turned away, ignoring Lingyu's complicated gaze.

I won. I, a "useless" person, outsmarted the demon expert and obtained the scarce resources I wanted.

At this moment, my heart is still pounding, but not from fear, but from excitement.

The immortals and demons around me fell silent. They looked at me, and I saw shock, envy, and even a hint of fear in their eyes.

I, Xiao Yao, was once considered a useless transmigrator, but now I have become a legend in the immortal-demon trading market.

I slowly walked out of the trading market, feeling the gazes cast upon me by the crowd.

I know that from this day forward, my name will be known throughout the entire cultivation world.

The defeat of Demon Flame and Blood Fiend will be their eternal shame, and I will become their eternal nightmare.

Stepping out of the trading market, I took a deep breath, feeling the air of freedom.

The spirit stone in my hand emitted a warm glow, as if it contained boundless energy.

I know this is just the beginning, and I still have a long way to go.

I returned to my secret hideout, a secluded cave.

I sat down cross-legged and placed the spirit stone in front of me.

Looking at this spirit stone that radiates an alluring luster, my heart is filled with anticipation.

"It's time to improve my strength..." I muttered to myself, my fingertips lightly touching the spirit stone, feeling the powerful energy contained within it.

A warm current flowed from my fingertips into my body, filling me with energy and elevating my soul...

Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps came from outside the cave.

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked warily towards the cave entrance.

"Who?"