vstars Chapter 321 The Immortal Sects Decide the Victory, and the Jade Venerable Settles the Fate
Chapter 321 The Immortal Sects Decide the Victory, and the Jade Venerable Settles the Fate
Chapter 321 The Immortal Sects Decide the Victory, and the Jade Venerable Settles the Fate
I turned around abruptly and saw a man dressed in black with a cold expression standing behind us.
A cold smile played on his lips. "Who exactly are you?" I asked sharply.
"I am the manipulator of the mysterious power you have been searching for," the man in black said arrogantly. "You so-called disciples of the immortal sects are nothing but ants in my eyes."
"Don't be so arrogant!" I roared. "I will bring you to justice!"
"You think you are?" the man in black sneered. "Who do you think you are? A piece of trash without any spiritual roots, yet you dare to talk back to me?"
"Whether I'm useless or not, you'll find out by trying!" I said, summoning my natal magic weapon—a long sword that was pure white.
The longsword emitted a dazzling light, and lightning crackled faintly on its blade.
My eyes were focused, my hand gripped the longsword tightly, and I had only one thought in my mind: find the manipulator and protect the Immortal Sect!
Wen Chen stood beside me, his warm hand gently resting on my shoulder, giving me strength.
I began to explore the area around the Immortal Gate, carefully searching every corner.
A tense atmosphere filled the air, as if an invisible net was enveloping us.
During the investigation, I encountered many traps and obstacles.
Some places are filled with illusions to disorient people; others are filled with poisonous gas, making them impossible to defend against.
As I continued to unravel these traps, beads of sweat unknowingly covered my forehead.
The air around me grew increasingly oppressive, and my breathing became rapid.
Suddenly, I sensed a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.
I was overjoyed and, following the fluctuation of spiritual energy, I arrived at a hidden cave.
The cave was pitch black, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.
I cautiously stepped inside, and a chilling aura rushed towards me, sending shivers down my spine.
"Who?" I asked warily.
No one answered.
I continued walking forward, and suddenly, I felt my feet step on something.
I looked down and saw that it was a corpse!
I was startled and quickly stepped back.
Just then, I heard a chilling voice come from deep within the cave: "You've finally come..."
I held my breath, gripped the snow sword tightly, and walked step by step deeper into the cave.
The cold, damp air carried a faint smell of blood, which made my stomach churn.
Water droplets condensed on the cave walls, dripping down intermittently, making a "drip, drip" sound that was particularly clear in the silent cave, like the urgent drumbeats pounding on my heart.
Suddenly, a swarm of black bats fluttered out from the depths of the cave, their shrill cries unbearably piercing.
I brandished my snow sword, and as the blade flashed, several bats fell to the ground. Black blood splattered onto my face, sticky and cold.
More bats swarmed in one after another, and I was exhausted from dealing with them; my arms began to ache.
"Hmph, a mere trick!" A cold voice came from the depths of the cave, tinged with mockery.
After the bats left, several black vines emerged from the stone wall, coiling around me like venomous snakes.
I swung my sword and severed the vines. Black sap oozed from the cut, emitting a nauseating stench.
More vines surged in from all directions, and I struggled to defend myself, sustaining several small cuts on my body that stung painfully.
"Xiao Yao, you'd better just surrender! You can't possibly be my match!" That chilling voice rang out again, tinged with smugness.
I gritted my teeth and ignored him.
I felt my strength rapidly draining away, and my breathing becoming increasingly rapid.
Just then, I heard a commotion outside the cave.
"Could something really have happened to Xiao Yao?" A timid voice came from behind me, and I recognized it as Deacon Li's voice.
"I think she's probably not coming back. We'd better run for our lives!"
“Yes, we can’t risk our lives here!” another voice echoed.
Deacon Li!
It's that coward again!
A fire ignited in my heart, and a surge of anger welled up inside me.
I can't let them lose their composure!
"Shut up!" I shouted at the cave entrance, my voice echoing through the cave. "I will be back!"
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.
The manipulator must be nearby; I must find him as soon as possible!
Just then, I felt as if I had stepped on something.
I looked down and saw a stone slab engraved with strange runes at my feet...
"what is this?"
I crouched down and carefully examined the stone slabs under my feet.
The strange runes emitted a faint black light, seemingly containing some kind of mysterious power.
I reached out and gently touched the patterns on the stone slab. A chilling aura instantly rushed into my body, making me shiver involuntarily.
"This is... the core of the formation!" I was shocked and instantly understood.
The manipulator must be controlling a mysterious power through this formation to disrupt the immortal sects.
I took a deep breath, mobilized the spiritual power within my body, and poured it into the snow sword in my hand.
The sword emitted a dazzling light, dispelling the surrounding darkness.
I jumped to my feet and shouted into the depths of the cave, "Controller, I've found you! Come out and face your death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dark figure slowly emerged from the depths of the cave.
He was dressed in a black robe and wore a strange mask, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.
"As expected of Xiao Yao, you do have some skill." The controller's hoarse voice came through, tinged with sarcasm. "How naive of you to think you can defeat me just by finding me!"
"Enough with the nonsense!" I roared, and charged towards the controller with lightning speed.
The snow sword in his hand, carrying the force of thunder, slashed straight at the controller's face.
The controller remained calm and waved his hand, creating a black barrier in front of him.
My snow sword slammed into the barrier with a deafening roar, but it couldn't budge the barrier an inch.
"It's useless, you can't break through my defenses at all!" the controller laughed smugly.
Not to be outdone, I once again mobilized the spiritual power within my body, concentrating all my strength into the snow sword.
The sword's light shone even brighter, and lightning crackled faintly across its surface.
"Thunderous Might!" I roared, unleashing my strongest immortal technique.
The snow sword, carrying earth-shattering power, once again cleaved towards the black barrier.
This time, the barrier finally cracked.
The controller's expression changed slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised.
I seized the opportunity and increased my spiritual power output again, the snow sword slashing fiercely at the crack in the barrier.
"Crack!"
The black barrier finally shattered, turning into starlight that dissipated into the air.
My snow sword, its momentum undiminished, hurtled straight towards the controller's face.
The operator was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the snow sword, letting out a scream as he was sent flying backward.
His black robe was torn, revealing a pale face.
"Impossible...this is impossible..." The controller stared at me in disbelief.
"Nothing is impossible!" I said coldly. "Today is your death day!"
I raised the snow sword in my hand again, ready to deliver the final blow to the controller.
Just then, I heard cheers coming from outside the cave.
"Xiao Yao! You succeeded!"
"we won!"
I slowly turned around and looked at the cave entrance.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone into the cave, casting a long shadow of me.
I was bathed in golden light, feeling like a true immortal.
A warm touch came from behind me. Before I could turn around, I heard a soft voice call out, "Yao'er..."
A gentle breath brushed past my ear, and the familiar, crisp scent enveloped me.
I turned around and fell into a warm embrace.
It is Wen Chen.
The worry in his eyes vanished, replaced by joy and tenderness.
"You scared me to death," Wen Chen's voice was low and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor. "I was really afraid..."
He didn't say anything more, but just hugged me tighter.
I could feel the rise and fall of his chest, one powerful and steady beat after another, like a silent song soothing my tense nerves.
I buried my head in his chest, greedily inhaling his familiar scent, and felt an indescribable sense of peace and security welling up inside me.
“I’m fine,” I said softly, patting his back gently. “It’s all over now.”
Wen Chen released me, cupped my face in his hands, and stared intently at me, as if trying to etch me into the depths of his soul.
"You mustn't take such risks again," he said, his tone tinged with reproach yet filled with tenderness. "Promise me, okay?"
Looking into his deep eyes, I felt a warmth in my heart and nodded with a smile. "Okay."
Outside the cave, cheers and congratulations rose and fell, creating a sea of joy.
Wen Chen and I walked out of the cave hand in hand, and we were greeted by the bright smiles and enthusiastic applause of everyone from the Immortal Sect.
"Xiao Yao! You're amazing!" Fairy Zhou ran over excitedly, hugged me tightly, and said excitedly, "I knew you could do it!"
"Xiao Yao, you saved us all!" General Zhao also came over and said with a grateful expression, "You are a hero of our immortal sect!"
Even the usually timid Deacon Li mustered his courage and came closer, stammering, "Xiao Yao...you...you are truly...truly amazing..."
Looking at the faces filled with joy and gratitude, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.
I know that everything I did was worth it.
As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the earth, casting a warm glow over the entire Immortal Sect.
The disciples of the immortal sect gathered together to celebrate this hard-won victory.
The air was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
I stood in the center of the crowd, feeling this rare tranquility and peace, yet a ripple stirred within my heart.
I know that the path to immortality is long and arduous, and this victory is just a small milestone.
More challenges await me in the future.
I raised my head, looked into the distance, and my eyes shone with determination.
No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, I will not back down.
Because I know that behind me are Wen Chen, my friends, and the entire Immortal Sect.