From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 212 Wisely Controlling Covetousness: Xiao Yao's Plan

I opened my eyes abruptly. It seemed my premonition was right; my troubles had only just begun.

“Come out,” I said coldly. “I know you’re there.”

All around was silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling in my ears.

"What, too afraid to show yourself?" A cold smile curled at the corner of my lips. "Or are you waiting for the right moment?"

A chilling laugh suddenly rang out, and the black figure slowly emerged from behind the ancient tree.

He was still wearing a black cloak, which concealed his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes that stared at me like a venomous snake.

"Xiao Yao," his hoarse voice seemed to come from hell, "do you really think you can escape my control?"

I gripped the sword tightly, and a powerful spiritual force surged within me.

"Then give it a try!"

He walked towards me step by step, each step feeling like it was treading on my heart, making me feel suffocated.

"You can't escape..." he whispered, "Everything you have will belong to me..."

His hand slowly reached out towards me, his withered fingers like eagle claws, emanating a nauseating stench…

Suddenly, a figure blocked my way.

"You dare touch her and see what happens!" Wen Chen's voice was as cold as ice, sharp and resolute.

The man in the black cloak paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Wen Chen, do you really think you can protect her?"

My heart skipped a beat, but I remained calm on the surface.

I know this is just the beginning; more trouble is yet to come.

I felt a sense of oppression in the air around me, as if an invisible pair of eyes were watching me from the shadows.

With each step I took, I became more cautious.

The surroundings seemed peaceful, but countless dangers lurked in the shadows, pressing down on me like dark clouds, making it hard to breathe.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from afar, and a group of cultivators slowly emerged from the woods.

The leader was a man wearing a blue robe with a stern face.

He stood there like an unshakeable mountain, giving people a powerful sense of oppression.

“Xiao Yao,” he said coldly, “we are envoys of the Qingyun Sect. You have already grasped the opportunities of the Immortal Realm, and we hope you can hand over a portion of them.”

I smiled slightly, but the coldness in my eyes remained: "Do you think I would hand over the Qingyun Sect's envoy so easily?"

The man's face darkened, and the surrounding cultivators also gripped their weapons tightly.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

“Xiao Yao,” the man’s voice was even colder, “you don’t think we’re here to joke around, do you?”

“I don’t think so,” I replied calmly, “but I will not give in easily. Although your Qingyun Sect is powerful, I am not a weakling to be slaughtered.”

"Then tell me, how should we solve this problem?"

I smiled slightly.

The man raised an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued by what I was saying.

"tell me the story."

"If you can complete the task I set for you, I will consider giving you some opportunities."

The man frowned slightly, but did not immediately refuse. He simply asked coldly, "What mission?"

I smiled slightly and said, word by word, "Can you do it?" I looked around at everyone, a playful smile playing on my lips.

"It's simple, I want you to... kneel down and bark like dogs."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Even Wen Chen glanced at them slightly, and the people from Qingyun Sect turned ashen-faced, as if they had been greatly insulted.

"You! How dare you humiliate us like this!" the man in the green robe roared, his long sword humming as if it were about to be drawn at any moment.

The surrounding cultivators also began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"Isn't Xiao Yao too arrogant? She actually dared to make the people of Qingyun Sect bark like dogs?"

"Exactly, who does she think she is? Does she really think that just because she obtained the opportunity of the Immortal Realm, she can do whatever she wants?"

"I think she's tired of living. The Qingyun Sect is not to be trifled with."

I listened to the discussions around me, but my heart remained completely unmoved.

I want to make them angry and make them lose their temper so that I can find their weakness.

"What? You don't dare?" I asked provocatively. "Does the prestigious Qingyun Sect not even have this much courage?"

The young disciples behind the man in the green robe could no longer contain themselves and drew their swords, pointing them at me.

"How dare you be so disrespectful to us!"

"Kill her!"

Before I could finish speaking, they charged at me with their swords drawn.

I sneered, and in a flash, I disappeared from the spot.

"Little tricks."

My voice rang in their ears, and the next moment, they felt a powerful force throw them to the ground.

"what!"

After several screams, the young disciples lay sprawled on the ground, groaning in pain.

The man in the green robe had a gloomy face, and his eyes were flashing with angry flames.

"Xiao Yao, you're courting death!"

He slowly drew his longsword, its blade gleaming with a chilling light.

"Is that so?" I chuckled, and a longsword appeared in my hand. "Then let's give it a try."

I didn't rush to attack, but stood there quietly, observing his every move.

The air around seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Suddenly, my gaze sharpened as I saw a golden light flash from the sleeve of the man in the green robe.

"So that's how it is..." I thought to myself, "Is this your secret?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of my lips as I slowly said, "Qingyun Sect... truly lives up to its reputation..."

My eyes were like knives as I stared straight at the golden light. "Gentlemen, why don't you take a look at what this is?" I said, my spiritual energy surging in my hand. A gust of wind shot straight into the sleeve of the man in the green robe, and the golden light flew out and hovered in the air.

Upon closer inspection, everyone realized it was a black token engraved with strange runes.

A gasp erupted from the crowd, "This is... a demon's token!" Someone recognized the token's origin, their voice filled with shock and fear.

The man in the green robe's expression changed drastically. He tried to take back the token, but my spiritual power firmly suppressed him.

I sneered, "Qingyun Sect, outwardly respectable but secretly colluding with the demons, is truly disgusting!"

"You...you're spouting nonsense!" The man in the green robe was furious but unable to refute.

The cultivators around them looked at them with suspicion and hostility.

I looked around at everyone, my voice firm and resolute: "Today, I will expose the true face of the Qingyun Sect and let the world see their ugly true colors!" I held the demon token high, letting it radiate an evil light in the sunlight.

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, the members of Qingyun Sect slunk away.

Watching them flee in a disheveled state, I felt a great sense of accomplishment.

The tense atmosphere instantly eased, and I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed.

Wen Chen walked up to me, his eyes filled with admiration. "You did a great job." I smiled slightly, but I dared not let my guard down for a moment.

I know this is just the beginning, and many more challenges await me.

I took the initiative and contacted some neutral forces, forming alliances with them.

My wisdom and strength gradually gained recognition, and my position in the cultivation world became more and more stable.

I felt a powerful force approaching me. I looked up and saw a woman dressed in purple with an exquisite face slowly descending from the sky.

She exuded powerful spiritual energy, like a celestial maiden descending to earth, making people dare not look directly at her.

“Xiao Yao,” her voice was like heavenly music, yet carried an undeniable air of authority, “you did very well, but the real test is yet to come…”

She stretched out her slender hand, and in her palm appeared a... black chess piece.

I took a deep breath to suppress my unease.

Although the matter at Qingyun Sect has temporarily subsided, this is merely the calm before the storm.

I know that there are even more powerful enemies lurking in the shadows, like venomous snakes, waiting for their chance to strike.

At night, I went alone to the forbidden area in the back mountain.

The place is filled with a chilling atmosphere and howling winds, making one shudder.

I sat cross-legged, closed my eyes, and spread my spiritual senses, trying to detect the movements around me.

Suddenly, I sensed something was amiss.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy flashed past in the distance, so fast that I could barely catch it.

I felt a chill run down my spine and immediately opened my eyes, cautiously looking around.

"Who is it?" I whispered, gripping my longsword tightly.

All around was silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling in my ears.

I closed my eyes again and extended my consciousness to a farther place.

This time, I clearly felt the fluctuation of spiritual energy; it came from…

north!

The north—that's the territory of the demons! Could it be... that they've already begun their operation?

I suddenly opened my eyes, my heart filled with unease.

I must find their trail as soon as possible and stop their plot.

I got up, left the forbidden area, and returned to my room.

I lit an oil lamp, took out the map, and began to study it carefully.

The terrain in the north is complex, with towering mountains, making it no easy task to find traces of the demons.

After a moment of contemplation, I decided to first investigate the nearest demon stronghold.

I changed into a black night outfit and quietly left the room.

The night was as dark as ink, and the wind was biting cold. I carefully made my way through the woods, heading north.

Along the way, I encountered many patrolling disciples, but I skillfully avoided them all.

I was very fast, like a black lightning bolt, weaving through the night.

Finally, I arrived near the demon stronghold.

The place is heavily guarded, with demon soldiers patrolling everywhere.

I hid behind a big tree and carefully observed their movements.

Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure emerge from the base. It was... Kuroba!

What is he doing here? Could it be... that he is also a member of the demon race?

I was filled with shock and confusion.

Kuroba has always been mysterious and unpredictable; I never imagined he would be connected to the demon race.

I held my breath and continued to observe his actions.

He whispered a few words to several demon generals, then turned and flew north.

A thought struck me, and I immediately followed.

I must find out Black Feather's true identity and what conspiracy the Demon Clan is plotting.

I followed Black Feather all the way to a secluded valley.

The place is eerily quiet, giving one the creeps.

I hid behind a boulder and watched as Black Feather and several demon generals entered a cave.

Out of curiosity, I quietly followed them inside.

The cave was pitch black, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

I cautiously made my way forward, when suddenly I heard a low, deep sound coming from ahead.

I held my breath and listened carefully.

"Is everything ready?" asked a cold voice.

“Yes, sir,” another voice replied respectfully, “we are ready to launch the general offensive as soon as you give the order.”

"Very good." The chilling voice was filled with smugness. "This time, we'll make Xiao Yao disappear completely!"

My heart shuddered, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

them……

They actually intend to attack me!

I gripped my longsword tightly, ready to charge out and fight them to the death.

Just then, I heard a familiar voice.

"and many more!"

That was... the voice of the ethereal fairy!

Why is she here?

My heart was filled with doubt and unease; a sense of foreboding washed over me…

"You actually... betrayed us?!"