From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 372 Yao Maiden Reaches the Pinnacle of Cooperation, Exploring the Ruins to Begin a New Journ

Ah, men, they always hesitate like this at crucial moments!

I shook my head, ignoring Wen Chen's hesitant expression, and headed straight for the Wind Demon King's Demon Palace.

The Demon Palace remained as eerie as ever, with ghostly flames flickering and occasional mournful howls that sent chills down one's spine.

But who is "sister"?

I crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood!

This little show of force can't scare me!

I strode confidently through the many corridors and headed straight for the Wind Demon King's palace.

The demon soldiers guarding me bowed to me, after all, I was now a "distinguished guest" of the demon race, and who would dare to be negligent?

"Fairy Xiao Yao, what brings you here?" The Wind Demon King's perpetually icy face showed a rare hint of surprise.

I cut to the chase and got straight to the point: "Wind Demon King, I have something important to tell you. Demon Shadow has been controlled by a mysterious family!"

The Wind Demon King's pupils contracted slightly, then he sneered, "Oh? What makes you say that, fairy? Demon Shadow is a general of my demon race, how could he be controlled by anyone?"

Look at this old fox, still pretending with me!

I snorted coldly, took out a few recording stones from my storage bag, and tossed them over: "See for yourself! I risked my life to get these from the Shadow Demon!"

The image stone clearly records the scene of the demon's contact with the mysterious family, as well as various signs that he was being controlled.

The more the Wind Demon King looked, the more gloomy his face became, and the demonic energy around him surged endlessly, as if it would explode at any moment.

"The Soul Devouring Clan... It's actually the Soul Devouring Clan!" The Wind Demon King gritted his teeth, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth.

It seems that this mysterious family has an even greater background than I imagined!

"Now, do you believe me?" I said calmly. "This family not only controls the Shadow Demon, but also attempts to overthrow the entire Demon Race, and even... the entire Immortal and Demon Realms!"

The Wind Demon King remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "Fairy Xiao Yao, what do you wish to do?"

"Cooperate!" I said without hesitation. "Let's join forces and eradicate this family! Otherwise, the consequences will be dire!"

A glint flashed in the Wind Demon King's eyes, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "Very well! I will cooperate with you this once!"

After reaching an agreement with the Wind Demon King, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.

However, things were far more complicated than I had imagined.

Just as the Wind Demon King and I were discussing countermeasures, a powerful killing intent suddenly enveloped the entire Demon Palace!

"Oh no! They're here!" The Wind Demon King's expression changed.

Before the words were finished, a group of men in black appeared in the hall like ghosts, each holding a sharp blade and exuding a murderous aura.

"Protect the Demon King!" The Demon Palace guards drew their weapons and engaged the men in black in battle.

"Fairy Xiao Yao, be careful!" the Wind Demon King warned me before joining the battle.

I sneered. A mere few assassins, they think they can take my life? What wishful thinking!

I unleashed my natal magic weapon, and with a flash of sword light, several men in black fell to my blade in an instant.

However, these men in black seemed inexhaustible, continuously pouring in.

"Damn it! Where did these guys come from?" I cursed inwardly.

To make matters worse, there were several familiar faces among these men in black!

They...they are actually my former allies!

“How could this happen…you…” I looked at them in disbelief, my heart filled with grief and anger.

"I'm sorry, Xiao Yao..." one of the allies

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered, and I staggered backward, nearly falling.

"Xiao Yao!" Upon seeing this, the Wind Demon King rushed to her rescue.

"I'm fine..." I gritted my teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and threw myself back into the battle.

However, these former allies have now become the most formidable enemies.

They are familiar with my moves and know my weaknesses, which puts me at a disadvantage in every way.

"Damn it! Is this... the taste of betrayal?" My heart was filled with bitterness.

What worries me even more is that the appearance of these assassins will inevitably affect the cooperation between the immortal and demonic realms.

If the people of the immortal realm knew that I was being hunted by the demons, would they still believe me?

Will they continue to cooperate with the demons?

For a moment, I was filled with guilt.

I have let down those who trusted me, and I have let down those who worked hard for peace between immortals and demons...

"No! I can't fall!" I forced myself to calm down. "I must live! I must stop this mysterious family's conspiracy!"

The Wind Demon King and I stood back to back, desperately trying to fend off the attacks from the man in black.

However, the number of enemies was far too great, and their strength far exceeded our expectations.

"This can't go on!" the Wind Demon King said in a deep voice. "We must find a way to break through!"

"Break through? Easier said than done!" I said with a wry smile. "These guys are practically immortal!"

Just then, a man in black suddenly cast a strange spell, and a cloud of black mist instantly enveloped the entire hall.

"Oh no! This is the Soul Devouring Technique of the Soul Devouring Clan!" the Wind Demon King exclaimed.

I felt a wave of dizziness, and my spiritual energy began to leak out of my body uncontrollably!

"Damn it! This Soul Devouring Technique is so domineering!" I thought to myself in shock.

"Xiao Yao, run! I'll cover you!" The Wind Demon King roared, his demonic energy surging, and he actually tore a crack in the black mist.

"No! We'll go together!" How could I abandon the Wind Demon King and escape alone?

However, the Wind Demon King suddenly shoved me away: "Go! You'll only be a burden if you stay here!"

“Wind Demon King…” I looked at his resolute eyes and felt a pang of pain in my heart.

"Stop talking nonsense! Let's go!" the Wind Demon King urged again. "Remember, you must stop the Soul Devouring Clan!"

I gritted my teeth, turned around, and rushed towards the crack.

However, just as I was about to burst out of the crevice, a dark figure suddenly blocked my way.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" A cold voice rang out, and a man in black, wielding a jet-black dagger, lunged at me.

"Get out of my way!" I roared and slashed out with my sword.

However, the sword missed its mark.

The figure in black vanished like a ghost, and when he reappeared, a dagger was already pressed against my neck.

"It's over, Xiao Yao," the man in black said coldly.

I closed my eyes in despair. Was I really going to die here?

At that critical moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in my mind.

"Who... are you?" I suddenly opened my eyes and stared intently at the man in black in front of me, but my voice was surprisingly calm, as if I were asking an unimportant question.

The man in black was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting me to ask such a question at this moment.

The dagger in his hand trembled slightly, but quickly regained its composure: "Who am I? I'm the one who will take your life!"

"Take my life?" I laughed, a laugh tinged with sadness and madness. "Over the years, countless people have tried to kill me, and I'm still alive and well, aren't I? You think you... can kill me?"

"Hmph, still so stubborn even when death is imminent!" A flash of anger crossed the man in black's eyes as he pressed the dagger closer once more. "I'll show you what it means to wish you were dead!"

"Worse than death?" I repeated, a flash of realization crossing my eyes, and muttered to myself, "Yes, worse than death... So that's it, so that's it!"

Just as the dagger was about to pierce my neck, I suddenly raised my head, and a dazzling light burst forth in my eyes!

"break!"

A soft shout, like the thunder of spring, or the roar of a dragon in the heavens.

Centered on me, an invisible force suddenly erupted, sweeping out like a tsunami!

The man in black was the first to be hit. Before he could even scream, he was blasted away by the force and crashed heavily into the wall, turning into a pile of minced meat!

Not only him, but also the men in black around him, and even his former "allies," were all reduced to ashes by this force!

The Wind Demon King, who was already in dire straits and on the verge of death from the Soul Devouring Technique, suddenly raised his head and looked at me in disbelief: "This... what... what kind of power is this?"

I didn't answer, but simply felt the surging power within me, experiencing the exhilarating feeling it brought!

This is... the "breakthrough" technique I just grasped!

At the critical moment of life and death, I finally understood the true meaning of the word "breakthrough"!

Destruction precedes construction; without destruction, there can be no construction!

Only by breaking free from all constraints can we be reborn!

Only by destroying all obstacles can you reach the summit!

This "break" technique can not only break all magic, but also break all inner demons!

It can destroy all enemies and also reshape a completely new self!

I slowly raised my hand, looked at my palm, felt the powerful strength contained within it, and my heart was filled with confidence and pride!

"The Soul Devouring Clan... the mysterious family... your end has come!"

I walked step by step toward the Wind Demon King, each step carrying the force of thunder, each step causing the entire Demon Palace to tremble!

"Wind Demon King, the time for us to strike back has come!"

I reached out and helped the Wind Demon King up from the ground, my eyes shining with determination.

The Wind Demon King looked at me, his eyes filled with shock and admiration: "Xiao Yao...you...you are truly a miracle!"

"A miracle?" I chuckled. "No, I'm just a... useless coward who refuses to give in!"

With the blessing of the "Break" technique, the Wind Demon King and I became like two killing gods, unstoppable!

We fought our way out of the Demon Palace and wiped out the remaining forces of those mysterious families one by one!

Those allies who betrayed me, those powerful figures who were once high above, and those invincible enemies are now like ants, trampled under our feet!

The patriarch of the Soul Devouring Clan, the mastermind who thought he controlled everything, was now kneeling before me, trembling with fear.

"You...you can't kill me! I am the patriarch of the Soul Devouring Clan! I am..."

"Shut up!" I coldly interrupted him. "From the moment you tried to control the Shadow Demon and overthrow the realms of immortals and demons, your fate was sealed!"

"No...no..." The Soul Devouring Clan Chief let out a shrill scream, but his voice quickly stopped.

Instead of killing him, I imprisoned him, stripped him of his magic, and condemned him to eternal torment and regret!

This is what happens when you betray someone!

This is the price of being my enemy!

With the destruction of the Soul Devouring Clan, the conspiracy of the mysterious family was completely foiled, and the crisis between the immortal and demon realms was resolved.

My prestige and that of the Wind Demon King have reached unprecedented heights in both the immortal and demon realms!

The people of the celestial realm finally recognized the sincerity of the demon race, as well as my strength and determination.

They all expressed their willingness to work hand in hand with the demons to jointly maintain peace and prosperity between the immortal and demon realms.

The realms of immortals and demons have ushered in a true peak of cooperation!

With my encouragement, the celestial realm and the demon realm have begun in-depth cooperation in various fields.

We will work together to develop resources, research magic, and defend against foreign enemies...

The realms of immortals and demons are no longer enemies, but have become true allies!

Wen Chen finally let go of his resentment, and his eyes were full of love and respect when he looked at me.

"Yao Yao..." he called my name softly, his voice as gentle as water.

I looked at him, my eyes filled with tenderness: "Wen Chen..."

The barrier between us has finally been completely eliminated.

We embraced tightly, feeling each other's heartbeats and the love between us.

However, at this blissful moment, a violent tremor suddenly came from the border between immortals and demons!

"Rumble..."

The earth trembled, the sky changed color, and a powerful force erupted from the ground!

“This is…” Wen Chen and I exchanged a glance, our eyes filled with shock and confusion.

At the border between immortals and demons, a huge mountain rose abruptly from the ground. Clouds and mist swirled around the mountain, and an ancient palace could be vaguely seen on it!

"The Immortal Spirit Ruins...it's actually the Immortal Spirit Ruins!" The Wind Demon King's voice came from afar, tinged with excitement and exhilaration.

The Immortal Ruins are said to be relics left behind by ancient immortals, containing countless treasures and secrets.

However, this ruin is also full of dangers. Over the years, countless cultivators have tried to enter it to explore its mysteries, but all have returned empty-handed, and many have even lost their lives as a result.

"Xiao Yao, this Immortal Spirit Ruins is no ordinary place. You must be careful!" Wen Chen said worriedly.

I nodded: "I know, but... this might be an opportunity!"

An opportunity for closer cooperation between the realms of immortals and demons!

An opportunity for Wen Chen and me to get to know each other better!

An opportunity... to make me stronger!

As I gazed at that mysterious celestial ruin, my heart was filled with anticipation and longing.

“Gather the men,” I said to the Wind Demon King, a playful smile playing on my lips. “Tell them we’re going on a ‘treasure hunt’.”