From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 311 Xiao Yao Trapped in the Ice Cave, the Path of Inheritance is Difficult

Wen Chen's hand suddenly tightened, the force of which made me feel a slight pain.

"Yao'er, be careful!" He suddenly pulled me back a step.

Almost simultaneously, a sharp ice spike pierced through the spot where I had been standing, and with a "crack," it embedded itself deeply into the ground.

I gasped, still shaken.

The ice spikes appeared without warning; if Wen Chen hadn't reacted quickly, I probably would already be...

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine, a coldness shooting straight to the top of my head.

"There's definitely something strange about this." Wen Chen's expression also darkened.

I composed myself and looked around.

The ice cave was dimly lit, and the walls, made of solid ice that had remained frozen for millennia, emitted a faint blue glow.

The ground was smooth ice, and every step had to be taken with utmost care, for fear of slipping.

A bone-chilling cold filled the air, as if even breathing would be frozen.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. "Let's go, just be careful."

I took another step, this time with greater caution.

Wen Chen followed closely behind me, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the surrounding temperature dropped lower and lower, and I could even feel a thin layer of ice forming on my eyelashes.

The cold air seeped into my body through my pores, making me shiver involuntarily.

"Hiss—" A sharp sound of air being torn apart suddenly rang out, and several ice spikes shot out from all directions!

I quickly dodged, but still got cut on the arm by an ice spike.

"Damn it!" I gritted my teeth, and bright red blood dripped onto the crystal-clear ice, a shocking sight.

A piercing pain shot through the wound, worse than a normal knife wound, as if it were being corroded by icy energy, spreading continuously inward.

I raised my hand to cover the wound, but felt my entire arm begin to go numb.

"Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Wen Chen's voice was tinged with anxiety.

I shook my head and, gritting my teeth against the pain, said, "I'm fine."

His gaze swept over Ling Feng, who was watching everything coldly from a distance, a sneer even playing on his lips.

A surge of anger welled up inside him. This despicable person had deliberately refused to lend a helping hand!

I glared at him fiercely, but I had no time to pay attention to him.

The most important thing now is to find an exit and get out of this hellhole.

However, at that moment, I suddenly felt my feet sink into the ground... "Wen Chen!"

I cried out in alarm as my body began to fall uncontrollably downwards.

The wind howled in my ears, and everything in front of me became blurry.

The next moment, I crashed heavily onto a cold, hard surface, and a sharp pain shot through my tailbone, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

A bone-chilling cold instantly enveloped my entire body, and I realized that I had fallen into an icy pit, the bottom of which was filled with frigid water.

The icy water quickly soaked through my clothes, clinging tightly to my skin, as if countless tiny ice needles were piercing my body.

I struggled to stand up, but found that my limbs were numb and I couldn't muster any strength.

A wave of despair washed over me. I felt like prey trapped in a snare, waiting for death to come.

"Oh dear, isn't this Xiao Yao? How did she fall in?" A sarcastic voice came from above.

I looked up and saw Su Yao standing on the edge of the ice pit, looking down at me with a gloating smile on her face.

I gritted my teeth and didn't say a word.

Su Yao is my "good" sister. She has been jealous of my talent since childhood. Now that she sees me in trouble, she naturally won't miss the opportunity to ridicule me.

Su Yao smiled contemptuously, lifted her foot, and deliberately stepped on a piece of ice, which hurtled towards me with a whooshing sound.

I instinctively closed my eyes, waiting for the pain to begin.

However, the expected pain did not occur. I cautiously opened my eyes and found that the ice cube had grazed my cheek and hit the ice surface heavily, splashing up a cloud of ice shards.

I was panting heavily, still shaken, my heart filled with anger and helplessness.

Su Yao is such a vicious woman!

Suddenly, I felt a chill coming from the bottom of the water, and a nameless fear welled up in my heart.

I looked down and saw a huge black shadow slowly emerging from the water.

The shadowy figure grew clearer, and I finally saw its appearance—a monster covered in ice armor, with sharp claws and ferocious fangs, lunging at me menacingly.

My heart leaped into my throat. I wanted to cast a spell, but I found that the spiritual energy in my body was suppressed by the cold and could hardly circulate.

I closed my eyes in despair, waiting for death to come.

"Roar—" The ice beast let out a deafening roar, and a foul stench assaulted the senses.

"Senior Brother Ling Feng, look! Xiao Yao has fallen into the ice pit!" Su Yao's voice rang out again, filled with excitement and anticipation.

I suddenly opened my eyes and saw Ling Feng's figure appear at the edge of the ice pit...

The bone-chilling cold seeped into every inch of my skin. I struggled desperately, but my limbs felt numb and I couldn't muster any strength.

Damn!

The icy water seemed to have a life of its own, greedily absorbing the heat from my body.

Ling Feng appeared at the edge of the ice pit. He looked down at me, his eyes filled with no pity, but rather with a hint of mockery.

"Xiao Yao, I never thought you'd end up like this."

I was seething with anger, but I was powerless to refute him. He was clearly doing this on purpose to make a fool of me!

“This ice pit was specially prepared for unqualified inheritors.” Ling Feng’s voice carried a hint of smugness. “It seems that you are ultimately not worthy of receiving the immortal technique inheritance.”

As he spoke, he conjured a ball of cold energy in his hand and hurled it at me!

I barely managed to dodge, the cold air brushing past my shoulder, and the intense pain made me groan involuntarily.

The cold air intensified the pain in my wound, making it feel as if countless needles were piercing my bones.

"Ling Feng, you're despicable!" I glared at him through gritted teeth.

He merely sneered, "The victor is king, the loser is villain; this is an unchanging truth. If you lose, you should accept your fate of defeat."

A feeling of resentment welled up inside me.

I, Xiao Yao, am never one to give up easily!

Even if I'm in dire straits, I will fight with all my might!

I endured the pain, gathered the last bit of spiritual power in my body, and launched a counterattack against Ling Feng.

The spiritual energy transformed into an ice blade, which shot towards Ling Feng.

He clearly hadn't expected me to have the ability to retaliate, and after a slight pause, he barely managed to dodge my attack.

"A desperate struggle!" Ling Feng dodged while searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

However, my body was already frozen stiff by the ice water, and my movements were sluggish, making it impossible for me to dodge Ling Feng's attack.

The chill struck my body again and again, and I felt my consciousness gradually fading.

Am I really going to die here?

Do not!

I can't give up!

I still have a lot to do!

I still want to find Wen Chen, and I still want to become an Immortal Venerable!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

Now is not the time to act impulsively; I must find a way to escape!

I stopped my futile struggle and began to observe my surroundings.

The walls of the ice pit were as smooth as a mirror, with no place to climb.

The icy water at the bottom of the pit was bottomless and exuded a bone-chilling cold.

Seeing that I was no longer resisting, Ling Feng assumed that I had given up and lowered his guard, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"What, you've given up? Have you resigned yourself to your fate?"

I ignored him and continued to observe my surroundings.

Suddenly, I noticed that on one side of the ice pit, there was a section of ice wall that was slightly different in color and seemed to be thinner than the ice in other places.

A glimmer of hope ignited in my heart.

I focused my attention and carefully observed the ice wall.

Sure enough, that ice wall was much thinner than the other places, and you could even faintly see the light from outside.

"What...what are you doing?" Ling Feng noticed my unusual behavior and asked in confusion.

I didn't answer him, but just stared intently at the ice wall, silently calculating in my mind.

If I can concentrate my efforts on attacking that weak point, perhaps I can break through the ice wall and escape this ice pit!

“You…” Ling Feng seemed to realize my intention, his tone tinged with panic.

I took a deep breath and gathered the last of my spiritual energy into my dantian.

A warm current flowed through my limbs and bones, and the numbness subsided slightly.

I know this is my only chance!

"Ling Feng, you're celebrating too soon!" I gritted my teeth, suddenly raised my head, and my eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

I concentrated all my spiritual power in my palm and blasted it towards that thin ice wall without hesitation!

"Click——"

A crisp cracking sound echoed through the ice pit.

A tiny crack appeared on the ice wall, and the crack quickly spread, covering the entire ice surface like a spider web.

I dared not stop, and once again gathered my spiritual power, slamming my palm hard onto the crack!

"boom!"

The ice wall finally gave way and shattered with a crash.

Ice splattered everywhere, revealing a narrow opening.

The light from outside poured in, dispelling the darkness and cold inside the ice pit.

Overjoyed, I ignored the pain all over my body and crawled towards the cave entrance on all fours.

The cold ice cubes cut my skin, leaving streaks of blood, but I felt no pain.

The will to survive sustained me and allowed me to unleash tremendous power.

Finally, I made a great leap and climbed out of the ice pit.

Fresh air rushed into my lungs, and I breathed it in greedily, as if I had been reborn.

Ling Feng was clearly stunned by my actions. He stood there dumbfounded, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"This...this is impossible!"

I stood up, staring intently at him, a cold smile playing on my lips.

"Nothing is impossible, Ling Feng. Do you think I'd give up so easily? You underestimate me, Xiao Yao!"

I mobilized the little spiritual power I had left, transforming it into an ice blade that shot towards Ling Feng.

He hurriedly dodged, but the ice blade still tore his sleeve, leaving a bloody mark.

"You..." Ling Feng was furious and about to retaliate, but I didn't give him the chance.

I gathered my spiritual power again, transforming it into countless ice spikes that shot towards him in a devastating barrage.

Ling Feng suffered repeated defeats and was completely unable to resist.

He never expected that I possessed such immense power.

Finally, I kicked him to the ground, and the cold ice blade pressed against his throat.

“You lost, Ling Feng,” I said coldly, my voice filled with the joy of victory.

I was enveloped in the glow of glory, and my face radiated confidence.

I successfully overcame the difficulties, defeated my opponents, and won the hope of survival.

However, at that moment, a huge roar came from the depths of the ice cave, as if some powerful force was awakening.

The entire ice cave began to shake violently, and countless ice blocks fell from the cave ceiling with a deafening sound.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "Oh no! The Ice Soul Beast has gone berserk!" He grabbed me, his expression anxious, "Quick, let's go! This place is about to collapse!"

I shook off Elder Xuanfeng's hand and stared firmly into the depths of the ice cave.

"I'm going to have a look."