From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 72 A Glimmer of Hope Appears in the Desperate Situation

This…could it be a glimmer of hope? I couldn't believe it; in such dire straits, a glimmer of hope had appeared! This new power, gentle yet strong, was like a mother's embrace, soothing my soul and body, torn apart by the power of inheritance. The raging energy gradually subsided, like the sky after a storm, slowly revealing signs of clearing. I felt like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, undergoing a metamorphosis.

"No! This is impossible!" The White Bone Demon's shrill cry pierced my eardrums, filled with resentment and anger. "How can a piece of trash like you withstand the backlash of the inherited power!"

I ignored her and focused all my energy on controlling the new power within me. I could feel it slowly merging with the power of inheritance, forming a purer and more powerful energy. This energy formed a golden shield around my body, completely isolating me from the outside world.

Just then, the arrogant laughter of the Asura King rang out: "A dying struggle! Even if you manage to escape the backlash of the inherited power, you can't escape my grasp!" His huge black hand slammed down on me again, carrying a world-destroying power.

My heart tightened. Although the shield was powerful, I wasn't sure if it could withstand the Asura King's attack. With a loud "boom," the shield trembled violently, its golden light flickering erratically. I felt like a small boat in a storm, about to be swallowed by the giant waves at any moment.

Just when I thought the shield was about to shatter, a beam of white light descended from the sky and blocked my path. "Brother Chen!" I exclaimed in surprise. It was Wen Chen! He was covered in blood, his face pale, but he still stood firmly in front of me, using his broken body to shield me from the Asura King's attack.

"Yao'er, hold on!" Wen Chen's voice was weak but firm. He endured the pain, and the light of the immortal sword in his hand shone brightly, forcing back the Asura King's attack by a few points.

Seeing Wen Chen risking his life for me filled me with both gratitude and worry. He was already severely injured for my sake, and now he was forcibly using his immortal techniques, which was undoubtedly making matters worse. I had to control the power within me as soon as possible so as not to betray his deep affection.

I took a deep breath, casting aside all distracting thoughts, and focused entirely on guiding the fusion of the two powers within my body. The golden shield shone brighter and brighter, gradually stabilizing, and actually managed to withstand the Asura King's attack.

The Asura King seemed somewhat surprised as well. He roared and intensified his attack. Wen Chen groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he still held on tenaciously, buying me precious time.

Just then, I felt a crisp sound within my body, like shackles being broken. The two forces finally merged completely, forming an unprecedentedly powerful force! I slowly opened my eyes, and golden light burst forth from them, illuminating the entire sky. I felt filled with power, as if I could control everything.

I slowly raised my hand, pointed at the Asura King, and said, word by word, "Asura, today I will show you what it means to be..."

"...The might of the Immortal Venerable!" Before I finished speaking, the golden light in my hand transformed into a sharp sword, piercing straight into the heart of the Asura King.

The Asura King clearly hadn't expected me to suddenly unleash such immense power. He hastily dodged, but was still grazed on the arm by the golden light. Black blood gushed from his wound, making a sizzling sound, as if it were being burned.

He roared furiously, his massive body trembling violently, his eyes filled with shock and terror. "Impossible! How could a mere mortal like you possess such power!"

I stared at him coldly, offering no reply. At that moment, I felt as if I were floating on a cloud, looking down upon all living beings. The power of inheritance and that newborn power merged perfectly, granting me unprecedented strength. I even felt a resonance between myself and this world.

Just then, a majestic voice rang out from the sky: "Asura! You dare to disrupt the order of ascension, your crime is unforgivable!"

I looked up and saw a troop of heavenly soldiers and generals descending from the sky, led by the Jade Emperor. He was dressed in golden armor and wore a golden crown, looking majestic and awe-inspiring, followed by Erlang Shen and other heavenly generals.

Upon seeing the arrival of the heavenly soldiers and generals, the Asura King not only did not back down, but laughed even more wildly: "Hahaha! You old Jade Emperor, you've finally shown yourself! But even if you come, you can't stop me! Today, I will definitely get this woman!"

As he spoke, he launched another attack on me. Black demonic energy surged forth like a tide, completely surrounding me. Heavenly soldiers and generals immediately rushed forward, engaging the Asura King and his minions in a fierce battle.

Wen Chen also struggled to his feet and joined the battle. Although he was seriously injured, he still fought fiercely, wielding his immortal sword with impenetrable speed, slaying the demons that approached me one by one.

I was deeply moved, and at the same time, my resolve strengthened. I couldn't let Wen Chen's efforts go to waste, nor could I allow the Asura King to succeed. I took a deep breath, gathering the surging power within me into my hands, preparing to launch another attack.

"Xiao Yao! Watch out!" Suddenly, Erlang Shen's shout pulled me back from my thoughts. Only then did I realize that the Asura King had somehow bypassed the heavenly soldiers' defenses and was standing right in front of me.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and his enormous hand slammed down towards me again. This time, he used all his strength, determined to kill me.

I felt a chill run down my spine and quickly channeled my inner power to form a golden barrier in front of me.

With a deafening boom, Asura King's attack slammed into the golden barrier, creating a thunderous sound. I felt as if I had been struck by a mountain; my internal organs trembled violently, and I coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Cracks appeared in the golden barrier, and it looked like it was about to shatter. Seeing this, the Asura King revealed a ferocious smile: "It's over!" He increased his power again, and the black demonic energy surged like a giant wave, completely engulfing me.

At this critical moment, I felt a warm power surge from within me, rapidly repairing my damaged body. This power… was Guanyin Bodhisattva! I seemed to hear her compassionate voice echoing in my ears: “Child, hold on…” Golden light shone again, and my body was filled with power. I slowly raised my head, looking at the Asura King, a cold smile appearing on my lips. “Asura…” I parted my lips slightly,

"...You're celebrating too soon."

I parted my lips slightly, and my voice resounded like a great bell, echoing throughout the heavens and earth. Golden light burst forth from my body, completely dispelling the surrounding demonic energy. The shattered golden barrier instantly returned to its original state, even stronger than before, gleaming with dazzling light.

I felt as if I had merged with heaven and earth, and everything around me was clearly presented in my mind. I could hear the wind, the birdsong, and even the breathing of the flowers and grass. The compassionate power of Guanyin Bodhisattva not only healed my body but also cleansed my soul, allowing me to enter an unprecedented state of tranquility.

I slowly raised my right hand, pointing my index finger at the Asura King. A powerful force surged from my fingertip, transforming into a golden pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

"What is this?!" King Asura cried out in terror. He clearly hadn't expected me to suddenly unleash such immense power.

I didn't answer, but silently manipulated the golden beam of light, aiming it at the Asura King.

The pillar of light, carrying earth-shattering power, slammed down upon the Asura King. The Asura King let out a shrill scream as his massive body was struck by the pillar of light and plummeted to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

"Asura!" Upon seeing this, the Jade Emperor's expression changed drastically. He seemed to have finally made up his mind and shouted loudly, "All immortals, heed my command! Slay Asura and his henchmen with all your might!"

With the Jade Emperor's command, the celestial soldiers and generals rose even higher, and the celestial artifacts in their hands emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire sky.

Seeing this, Erlang Shen also joined the battle. Wielding a three-pointed, double-edged sword, he moved with lightning speed through the demons, each swing claiming several lives. He fought alongside Wen Chen, their teamwork impeccable, forcing the remaining forces of the Asura King into a steady retreat.

I continued to control the golden pillar of light, chasing after the falling Asura King. Although he was severely injured, he still resisted stubbornly, constantly releasing black demonic energy in an attempt to withstand the attack of the pillar of light.

I snorted coldly and increased the output of my power. The golden beam of light became even more dazzling, like a sharp sword, tearing through the black demonic energy and slamming into the Asura King.

"Ah—" Asura King let out a desperate scream as his body began to disintegrate, turning into black fragments that vanished into the air.

Seeing that the Asura King was finally defeated, I breathed a sigh of relief. I slowly withdrew the golden pillar of light and turned to look at Wen Chen. He was working with Erlang Shen to slay the last demon.

“It’s over…” I said softly, a feeling of relief washing over me.

Suddenly, I sensed something amiss. My gaze swept across the battlefield, landing on an inconspicuous corner. There, a white figure was silently retreating… I narrowed my eyes, a cold smile playing on my lips. “Trying to escape? Not so easy…” I raised my hand, a golden light coalescing at my fingertips, and shot it towards the white figure…

The golden light shot out like an arrow, instantly catching up with the fleeing white figure. The White Bone Demon screamed, her body jolting abruptly as the golden light pinned her firmly in mid-air. She struggled desperately, but like a flying insect entangled in spider silk, she was unable to move.

"White Bone Demon, where do you think you can escape to?" I looked at her coldly, without a trace of pity in my eyes.

Her already pale face turned even paler, her eyes darting around in terror, and she uttered incoherent pleas for mercy: "Spare...spare me...Immortal Lord, spare me..."

I ignored her pleas for mercy and simply waved my hand. A golden halo enveloped her, completely imprisoning her.

After defeating the White Bone Demon, I finally felt a wave of exhaustion. The battle had nearly drained all my strength. Although Guanyin Bodhisattva's compassionate power had healed my body, this power wasn't truly mine, and using it was still somewhat difficult.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging blood and qi within me. At that moment, Wen Chen and Erlang Shen also came over.

Wen Chen looked at me with concern: "Yao'er, are you alright?"

I forced a smile at him: "I'm fine, just a little exhausted."

Erlang Shen clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Immortal Xiao Yao, your heroic act of turning the tide today is truly a blessing for our Heavenly Realm! Erlang Shen admires you!"

I nodded slightly in response to his praise. However, I felt no relief whatsoever. I knew this victory was only temporary; the real test was yet to come.

Because I clearly sensed that an even more powerful force was brewing in the sky.

Looking up, the once clear sky was now covered with dark clouds, the thick clouds churning like ink, shrouding the whole world in gloom.

A suffocating sense of oppression filled the air, and my heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

"Heavenly Tribulation..." I murmured to myself, a sense of indescribable fear rising in my heart.

I know this is the tribulation of ascension.

Previously, my tribulation was interrupted due to the interference of the Asura King. Now that the crisis has been resolved, the tribulation has returned, and it is even more intense than before.

Wen Chen also sensed the strange aura in the sky. His expression changed, and he grabbed my hand, saying urgently, "Yao'er, the Heavenly Tribulation is coming! We must be prepared!"

I nodded, trying to remain calm. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and mobilized all my magical power to prepare for the upcoming challenge.

A fierce wind howled, thunder roared, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air... I slowly opened my eyes, my gaze fixed firmly on the sky, golden light gleaming in my hand... "They've arrived..."