From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 137 Breaking Through One by One and Showing Off Its Edge

After leaving the Supreme Elder's cave, I didn't immediately return to my lodgings. I walked slowly along the mountain path, my mind churning. The Supreme Elder's support was important, but relying solely on him was far from enough. Elder Xuanfeng had deep roots in the immortal sects, so I had to proceed cautiously and prudently.

The letter has been sent; now it's up to them to react.

Not long after returning to their lodgings, Senior Brother Lin rushed over, his face grim. "Junior Sister, something terrible has happened! Junior Sister Chu is causing a scene in the training grounds!"

My heart sank. They'd come, just as I expected. "What's going on?"

"She incited a group of disciples, saying that your plan would harm the immortal sect and demanding that you abandon it immediately. Now the martial arts arena is in complete chaos!" Senior Brother Lin said anxiously.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "I understand, senior, let's go."

When I arrived at the training ground, the scene before me was even worse than I had imagined. A group of disciples surrounded the center, their shouts deafening. Junior Sister Chu stood on the high platform, tearfully accusing me of my "crimes," portraying me as a treacherous and cunning villain who was determined to control the immortal sect.

I pushed through the crowd, walked to the foot of the platform, and stared coldly at Junior Sister Chu. "Junior Sister, what are you doing?"

When Junior Sister Chu saw me, a hint of smugness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly replaced it with a wronged expression. "Senior Sister, why did you propose such a dangerous plan? You're disregarding the entire Immortal Sect!"

"Where is my plan dangerous? Tell me!" I said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority.

When I pressed Junior Sister Chu for answers, she was momentarily speechless, stammering and unable to give a coherent explanation. The surrounding disciples began to whisper among themselves, and some had already started to waver.

I took the opportunity to explain my plan in detail again, emphasizing the pros and cons. Gradually, the shouting subsided, replaced by a period of deep thought.

Just when I thought the situation was about to be under control, a sharp voice suddenly rang out: "Xiao Yao, stop with your sweet talk! You just want to use this opportunity to eliminate dissidents and take control of the Immortal Sect!"

I looked in the direction of the sound and saw Elder Xuanfeng leading several elders over, their faces filled with undisguised hostility.

My heart sank; I knew the real challenge had only just begun. Elder Xuanfeng's appearance was undoubtedly a shot in the arm for those wavering disciples.

"Elder Xuanfeng, what do you mean by that?" I suppressed my anger and tried my best to remain calm.

"What do you mean? You know perfectly well!" Elder Xuanfeng sneered. "Your plan is full of flaws and simply won't work! I advise you to give up now to avoid humiliating yourself!"

I took a deep breath, about to retort, but was interrupted by his next words.

"From this moment forward, all your actions must be approved by the Elders' Council! Otherwise, it will be considered a violation of the sect rules, and you will be severely punished!"

He finished speaking, ignored me, and turned to leave. I stood there, clenching my fists so tightly my nails dug into my palms. Elder Mingyue stood to the side, silent… Night fell, and I stood by the window, gazing at the distant flickering lights, my heart filled with confusion. Senior Brother Lin pushed open the door, holding a letter in his hand, “Junior Sister…”

Senior Brother Lin pushed open the door and came in, holding a letter in his hand. "Junior Sister..." He hesitated for a moment, but finally handed the letter to me. "Elder Mingyue asked me to give this to you."

I took the letter, my fingertips trembling slightly. Elder Mingyue, she had always been the gentlest and most benevolent figure in the immortal sect, and the senior I had once respected most. In this incident, although she hadn't participated in the opposition, she hadn't spoken up for me either. I secretly hoped that she could offer me some support, even just a word of encouragement.

Upon opening the envelope, I found only a few words on the letter: Be careful in everything you do, and take good care of yourself.

Those few simple words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in my heart. Elder Mingyue's silence meant she tacitly approved of Elder Xuanfeng's actions. My situation in the immortal sect was more difficult than I had imagined.

A sense of helplessness washed over me, and I slumped into a chair, the letter slipping from my fingers. My senior brother Lin sat down beside me, gently patting my shoulder, offering silent comfort.

In the following days, Elder Xuanfeng's restrictions on me became increasingly stringent. I could hardly move an inch, and every action was monitored. Deacon Wu's attitude towards me also worsened, targeting me at every turn when carrying out tasks. My plans progressed slowly, almost to a standstill.

On one occasion, I needed to request a batch of spiritual herbs, but Deacon Wu made various excuses to delay, and eventually even refused my request outright. I suppressed my anger and argued with him, but he was unmoved, adopting a strictly businesslike attitude and leaving no room for negotiation.

"Xiao Yao, do you still think you're the revered genius disciple you used to be?" Deacon Wu sneered at me. "Now you're nothing but a sinner restricted by the Elders' Council! Don't even dream of being able to command the wind and rain like before!"

His words were like a sharp thorn, piercing my heart. I took a deep breath, trying to control my emotions. "Deacon Wu, I'm just following the sect rules. Why are you making things so difficult for me?"

"Making things difficult?" Deacon Wu scoffed. "I'm just following the elders' orders! If you're not happy, you can go and complain to the elders!"

I knew that appealing would be futile; the Elder Council was now under Elder Xuanfeng's control, and they would only side with him. I gritted my teeth, suppressing the humiliation in my heart, and turned to leave.

Back at my lodgings, I could no longer control my emotions and smashed the jade slip in my hand to the ground. The sound of the jade slip shattering seemed to be the explosion of the pain that had been suppressed in my heart for a long time.

Hearing the commotion, Senior Brother Lin rushed over. Seeing my dejected state, he felt a pang of heartache. He silently picked up the broken pieces on the ground, then sat down beside me and gently put his arm around my shoulder.

"Junior Sister, don't be discouraged, we still have a chance." Senior Brother Lin's voice was deep and firm, like a warm current slowly flowing into my heart.

I looked up and met Lin's resolute gaze, a glimmer of hope rekindling in my heart. Yes, I couldn't give up like this! I still had Lin, I still had those disciples who believed in me, I still had…

"Senior brother," I suddenly remembered something, "do you know which disciples in the immortal sect have been bullied by Elder Xuanfeng?"

Senior Brother Lin was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, "Junior Sister, you..."

A knowing glint flashed in Senior Brother Lin's eyes. He leaned closer to me and whispered, "Junior Sister, what are you planning to do..." I nodded and told him my plan. After listening, Senior Brother Lin couldn't help but exclaim, "Junior Sister, your move is truly brilliant! It can both undermine Elder Xuanfeng's power and gain the support of more people."

Over the next few days, Senior Brother Lin and I secretly visited many disciples, especially those ordinary disciples who had been bullied by Elder Xuanfeng. Most of them were of mediocre talent, unknown in the immortal sect, and suffered endless scorn and bullying. I listened carefully to their grievances and did my best to help them solve their practical problems.

A disciple named Li Er, due to his impoverished family background, was unable to afford the elixirs needed for cultivation, causing his cultivation progress to stagnate. I took out my accumulated spirit stones to buy him a batch of elixirs and personally guided his cultivation. Li Er was moved to tears, grasping my hand, too excited to speak.

There was another disciple named Zhang Cuihua who, because she offended Elder Xuanfeng's nephew, was maliciously harassed and lost her chance for promotion. I found the relevant person in charge, argued my case, and finally won back her rightful promotion qualification. Zhang Cuihua was overjoyed and wept, holding my hand and repeatedly expressing her gratitude.

As I helped more and more disciples, my deeds gradually spread throughout the cultivation world. More and more disciples began to admire and support me, seeing hope in me and my determination to fight for their rights.

I felt an unprecedented power, a power that came from the hearts of the people and from justice. I knew I was not fighting alone; behind me stood countless disciples who yearned for fairness and justice.

The time has come.

With the support of these disciples, I arrived at Elder Xuanfeng's cave. The disciples guarding the gate turned pale with fright when they saw the large group of people behind me, and they hurriedly went inside to report.

A moment later, Elder Xuanfeng stormed out, pointing at me and shouting, "Xiao Yao, are you trying to rebel?!"

I met his gaze without fear and said loudly, "Elder Xuanfeng, I am not rebelling. I just want to explain to you how much benefit the plan you have been obstructing can bring to the Immortal Sect and what it can bring to these ordinary disciples!" The disciples behind me echoed, their voices forming a deafening torrent.

Elder Xuanfeng's face turned ashen. He angrily pointed at the disciples behind me and roared, "You ungrateful bastards! You were completely fooled by her sweet words! Do you know that she's using you!"

“We believe in Senior Sister Xiao!” Li Er stepped forward, standing firmly beside me. “Senior Sister Xiao truly cares about us. We’ve all seen how many problems she’s helped us solve!”

“That’s right! We all believe in Senior Sister Xiao!” Zhang Cuihua also stepped forward. Although her voice trembled, it was full of strength.

More and more disciples stepped forward, standing beside me and expressing their support through their actions.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression grew increasingly grim. He hadn't expected me to gain the support of so many disciples in such a short time. His imposing aura gradually weakened, and his eyes flickered uncertainly, as if he had some unspeakable secret.

"Elder Xuanfeng," I pressed, "do you have anything else to say?"

Elder Xuanfeng gritted his teeth, his expression somewhat unnatural, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He subconsciously touched his sleeve, revealing an inconspicuous jade pendant.

My gaze fell on the jade pendant, and a thought struck me—that jade pendant…

“This jade pendant…” I began slowly.

Elder Xuanfeng suddenly raised his head, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, "You... what do you want to do..."

I've seen that jade pendant in ancient texts before; it's the symbol of the Blood Fiend Sect, a demonic cultivation sect! My heart skipped a beat. Could it be…?

My gaze was fixed on Elder Xuanfeng, and I asked, word by word, "Elder Xuanfeng, where did you obtain this jade pendant?"

As soon as I finished speaking, an uproar erupted around me. Everyone started discussing it, their eyes filled with suspicion and wariness as they looked at Elder Xuanfeng.

Elder Xuanfeng's face turned deathly pale instantly. He hurriedly stuffed the jade pendant back into his sleeve, his eyes darting around, and stammered, "This...this was a gift from a friend of mine..."

"A friend?" I sneered. "What kind of friend would give you a jade pendant from a demonic cultivation sect?"

My question was resounding, like a thunderclap in everyone's ears. Elder Xuanfeng's forehead was covered in beads of sweat, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

The disciples behind me also began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with hostility as they looked at Elder Xuanfeng.

"Elder Xuanfeng, do you have any further explanation?" I pressed on, my tone icy.

Elder Xuanfeng's breathing quickened. He looked around in horror and found himself completely isolated and helpless. He gritted his teeth, as if making a decision.

He suddenly looked up, pointed at me, and shouted, "Xiao Yao, you're spouting nonsense! You're slandering me!"

I remained unmoved, calmly looking at him with unwavering determination in my eyes.

"Whether I've slandered you or not, you know the answer in your heart." My voice wasn't loud, but it was full of power.

A ferocious glint flashed across Elder Xuanfeng's face. He suddenly pulled out a talisman from his sleeve and was about to crush it.

With lightning speed, I immediately summoned my flying sword and knocked the talisman down.

"Elder Xuanfeng, what are you doing?" I shouted sternly.

Elder Xuanfeng's eyes were filled with madness as he roared, "Xiao Yao, you've ruined everything for me! I'm going to kill you!"

He summoned another talisman, this time radiating powerful demonic energy, clearly a powerful offensive talisman.

I dared not be careless and immediately summoned my protective magic weapon to block the talisman's attack.

The explosion was deafening, and the surrounding disciples retreated in fear.

As the smoke cleared, I stood unharmed, while Elder Xuanfeng slumped to the ground, pale-faced and breathing erratically.

I looked at him coldly, without a trace of pity in my heart.

"Elder Xuanfeng," my voice was as cold as frost, "do you have anything else to say?"

Despair filled Elder Xuanfeng's eyes. He collapsed helplessly to the ground, muttering to himself, "It's over...it's all over..."

I turned around and looked at my disciples who supported me behind me, my heart filled with emotion.

Although I won this confrontation, it also exposed my strength and determination. I know that Elder Xuanfeng will not let this go easily; he will definitely find a way to retaliate against me.

And I, too, must prepare myself to meet the challenges ahead.

I took a deep breath and looked firmly ahead.

“Senior Brother Lin,” I said softly, “next, we…”