From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 42 The Dance of Counterattack

He asked me who I was? Ha, who I am now doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that I will never lose!

I struggled to my feet, the numbness in my body gradually fading, replaced by a burning, stinging pain in my wrist. I looked down at the jade bracelet; it was radiating a brighter light than ever before, as if responding to the fighting spirit within me.

"You...you're still alive?" The man in black was clearly incredulous at my current state. He clutched his chest, a trickle of black blood escaping from the corner of his mouth. "How could your useless body, devoid of spiritual roots, possibly withstand this..."

“My affairs are none of your concern.” I interrupted him coldly, my sharp gaze sweeping over his entire body, trying to find a weakness in him.

"You think you can defeat me like this? Wishful thinking!" the man in black roared, his hands rapidly forming hand seals. The black crack rippled violently again, as if something terrifying might burst forth from it at any moment.

"Then let's try again!" I met his gaze without fear, but secretly I was on guard. This power was no small matter; I had to be careful, or I would face utter destruction.

I took a deep breath, enduring the pain in my body, and slowly raised my right hand, palm facing him, assuming a defensive posture.

Seeing my reaction, the man in black's eyes flashed with contempt, and he sneered, "Overestimating yourself! Die!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than an even more powerful force erupted from the black crack, hurtling towards me like a ferocious beast. I was startled and tried to dodge, but found myself completely immobilized!

Oh no, it's a forbidden technique!

My heart sank, and a wave of despair washed over me. Was I really going to die here?

No, I can't give up!

I gritted my teeth and tried desperately to mobilize the spiritual power within my body, only to find that it had been completely suppressed by that black power and I couldn't move an inch.

"Hahahaha..." The man in black burst into laughter as he looked at my despairing expression. "You'd better obediently become my sacrifice!"

His laughter echoed in my ears like a death knell, sending chills down my spine.

Just when I thought it was all over, I suddenly felt the jade bracelet on my wrist become scalding hot again, and a powerful force surged out from it, enveloping me.

I abruptly looked up at the man in black, a cold smile curving my lips:

"You think too much."

The jade bracelet emitted an increasingly bright light, gradually enveloping my entire body. I felt a warm current flowing through my meridians, and my previously suppressed spiritual energy began to slowly recover.

The man in black clearly sensed something was wrong. His eyes widened in horror, and he cried out, "Impossible! How could you possibly break my forbidden technique?"

I sneered, not answering his question, but deliberately creating an opening by pretending to back away helplessly.

"Hmph, bluff!" Seeing this, the man in black assumed I was at my limit and lowered his guard, activating the forbidden technique again to try and completely control me.

"Now!" I thought to myself, and the jade bracelet on my wrist suddenly burst forth with unprecedented light, completely devouring the black power released by the man in black.

"Ah—" The man in black let out a miserable cry. His forbidden technique was broken, and he suffered a backlash. He fell backward helplessly like a kite with a broken string.

I seized the opportunity and poured all the spiritual energy I had recovered into my right hand, condensing it into a sharp sword aura, which I then fiercely slashed at the man in black.

"Stop! I surrender!" the man in black shouted in terror, but it was too late for him to dodge.

The sword energy pierced through his body without any resistance. His eyes widened in disbelief, and he finally collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

I slowly withdrew my right hand, looking at the corpse of the man in black on the ground, without the slightest fluctuation in my heart.

"I told you long ago that you don't need to worry about my affairs."

I turned around, looked at the crowd below the stage, and smiled confidently.

The entire stadium fell silent. Everyone stared at me in disbelief, as if they couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

"She...she actually won?"

"How is this possible? Isn't she a useless person without spiritual roots?"

"Who is she?"

……

I stood quietly on the stage, savoring this hard-won victory.

Suddenly, a gasp erupted from the crowd:

"Look! What's that?"

I looked up and saw that a rainbow had suddenly appeared in the previously clear sky, stretching across the horizon and enveloping the entire stadium...

The colorful glow of the sunset grew ever brighter, illuminating the entire stadium like a dream. Thunderous cheers erupted from the crowd, rising and falling, deafeningly loud. I felt an immense surge of joy and excitement welling up inside me, almost overwhelming me.

"Xiao Yao! Xiao Yao! Xiao Yao!"

In the crowd, someone shouted my name, and soon the entire stadium echoed with a unified chant. Looking at the faces below the stage, flushed with excitement, I felt a surge of gratitude and emotion.

I did it! I really did it!

I defeated all my opponents, all doubts and ridicule, and even more so, I defeated my past cowardly and incompetent self!

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my excited heart, and slowly walked to the podium.

Cheers erupted again, and I turned around to face the sea of ​​people below the stage, flashing a bright smile.

"Thank you everyone, thank you to everyone who has supported and helped me!" I raised the jade bracelet in my hand, my voice slightly choked with emotion. "It is your encouragement and support that gave me the courage to overcome all difficulties!"

My gaze swept across the crowd below the stage, and I saw many familiar faces.

Sun Yue was there when I was at my lowest point, and she still believed in me and encouraged me.

There was Master Li, who tirelessly and patiently guided me when I encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation.

And those who once mocked and looked down on me, now have eyes full of respect and admiration.

I slowly closed my eyes, letting the tears slide down my cheeks. At that moment, all the grievances and hardships turned into tears of happiness.

"Xiao Yao, congratulations."

A gentle, warm voice rang in my ears, and I abruptly opened my eyes.

I suddenly opened my eyes and saw Master Li, dressed in a blue robe, and Sun Yue, dressed in a pale yellow dress, standing side by side beside me, both with gratified smiles on their faces.

"Silly girl, why are you crying?" Sun Yue smiled and handed me a silk handkerchief embroidered with orchids, her tone full of affection. "Today is a joyous day!"

I took the handkerchief, wiped away my tears, and smiled through my tears: "I'm just so happy."

"I'm glad you're happy, I'm glad you're happy." Master Li stroked his beard, his eyes crinkling with laughter. "Your performance today is enough to prove your hard work and talent. I'm proud of you!"

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching." I looked at Hall Master Li with gratitude, my heart filled with warmth. If it weren't for his careful guidance and his willingness to accept that I had "useless spiritual roots," I would probably have been expelled from the sect long ago, let alone standing here.

"Alright, enough with the formalities." Master Li patted my shoulder, his tone filled with a mixture of relief and anticipation. "After today, you will no longer be the unknown Xiao Yao. You have a long road ahead of you, so don't slack off!"

I nodded solemnly. Master Li's words made me realize that this victory was just the beginning, and the road ahead was still full of unknowns and challenges.

Then, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, I received the jade bracelet symbolizing victory and a storage ring from the elder, which was said to contain generous rewards and cultivation resources.

"Xiao Yao, congratulations!" someone shouted from the crowd, followed by thunderous applause and cheers that resounded through the sky for a long time.

I took a deep breath, suppressing my excitement, and bowed deeply to the audience. This was not only an affirmation of myself, but also a thank you to everyone who supported me.

As night fell, I sat alone by the window, stroking the jade bracelet in my hand, lost in thought. This jade bracelet was carved from thousand-year-old warm jade, warm to the touch, and its lustrous glow appeared exceptionally soft in the night.

I know what this victory means. It not only brings me honor and rewards, but more importantly, it gives me hope, a glimpse into the future, and a wider world to explore!

However, I am also well aware that the path of cultivation is long and arduous. My opponents are not only my fellow disciples, but also those from more powerful sects, and even powerful figures from the demon realm!

I gripped the jade bracelet tightly, a resolute glint in my eyes. No matter how difficult or dangerous the road ahead, I would forge ahead, constantly break through my own limits, and ultimately stand at the pinnacle of this world!

Because I not only need to prove myself, but also to find my way home, back to the world I know, to see the people I miss.

Outside the window, a bright moon hangs high in the night sky, its gentle light bathing me like a silver veil, illuminating my path forward...