From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 298 Xiao Yao Reorganizes the Immortal Sect: The Beginning of Renewal

“We… must rebuild the Immortal Gate.” I stared at the dilapidated mountain gate before me. The once majestic building was now scarred and broken, its ruins telling the story of the pain caused by the rebellion.

The vermilion gateposts had faded and the dragon patterns entwined on them were incomplete, resembling a dying dragon lying there helplessly.

The air was thick with the nauseating smell of dust and blood.

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging emotions in my heart.

Everyone looked at me, their eyes filled with expectation, but also with a hint of unease.

Having endured the baptism of rebellion, they were exhausted, both physically and mentally, and now, like lost lambs, longed for a steadfast leader.

I know I must take up this banner, lead them out of their predicament, and rebuild their homes.

"Senior Brother Lin, take the lead in counting the casualties and comforting the disciples," I instructed, my voice weary yet resolute.

Senior Brother Lin immediately clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and turned to leave.

His upright posture, like a pine tree, brought me a sense of comfort.

"Junior Sister Chu, go and take stock of the warehouse and see how many supplies are left." I turned to Junior Sister Chu. Her face was still a little pale, but the hesitation and fear in her eyes were gone.

"Yes, Senior Sister Xiao Yao," she replied softly, her voice carrying a hint of reverence.

I slowly walked up the steps of the council chamber, each step steady and powerful.

The council chamber doors were already broken, and sunlight poured down from the dilapidated roof, illuminating the mess inside.

"Xiao Yao, what gives you the right to oversee the reconstruction work?" A sharp voice shattered the brief silence.

I looked up and saw that the speaker was Elder Zhang from the Elders' Council, a representative of the old forces who had always been dissatisfied with me.

His face was grim, and his eyes flashed with hostility.

"The reconstruction of the immortal sect is a matter of great importance; how can it be decided by a mere young girl like you?"

"Elder Zhang," I said calmly, yet with a hint of authority, "I quelled the rebellion. Now the Immortal Sect is in dire need of rebuilding. Do you have a better option?" I looked directly at him, unwavering.

"You..." Elder Zhang was stunned by my imposing aura and was speechless for a moment.

“My mind is made up,” I said firmly, looking around at everyone. “The reconstruction of the Immortal Sect is of utmost urgency! Does anyone have any objections?” My voice echoed in the council hall for a long time.

"We need a lot of spirit stones and materials..." Senior Brother Lin's voice came from outside the door, tinged with anxiety.

My heart sank, and a deeper unease welled up inside me.

"Where can I get these resources..." I muttered to myself, my gaze falling on the distant, rolling mountains, my eyes gradually becoming deep and resolute.

The scorching sun baked the earth, and the air was filled with the smell of burnt earth.

I wandered among the dilapidated mountain gates, my clothes already soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to my body and causing a sticky, uncomfortable feeling.

The ground was covered with pebbles, and every step made my feet ache.

I raised my hand to wipe the sweat from my forehead, but my vision was still blurry, as if everything in front of me was shrouded in a gray veil.

The resources needed to rebuild the Immortal Sect are far more than I imagined.

Spirit stones, wood, ores...

Each one is an astronomical figure.

Brother Lin's report made my heart sink; the inventory in the warehouse was pitifully small and simply insufficient to support the reconstruction work.

I gripped the list tightly in my hand, my knuckles turning white and my bones cracking.

"Senior Sister Xiao Yao, can we... really rebuild the Immortal Sect?" Junior Sister Chu's voice trembled slightly. She stood behind me, and I turned to look at her, forcing a smile. "Of course we can, we definitely can." However, my tone couldn't even convince myself.

I declined the suggestion to seek help from the higher-ups of the Immortal Sect.

They've already experienced a rebellion and are barely able to protect themselves, so how could I possibly add to their burden?

Moreover, it's better to rely on yourself than on others.

I took a deep breath and tried to stay awake.

I came alone to the abandoned scripture pavilion, which was once the treasure trove of knowledge for the immortal sect, but now only broken walls and ashes remain.

I carefully searched through the remaining books, hoping to find some useful clues.

The dust made me cough incessantly, and my throat felt like it was on fire.

People around were watching and whispering among themselves.

This feeling of isolation and helplessness made me feel incredibly depressed and suffocated.

"She actually intends to find a solution herself..."

"It's just nonsense!"

"Let's see how long she can hold out..."

Their voices pierced my eardrums like needles, making me feel agitated.

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and forced myself to ignore the gossip.

Just when I was about to despair, my fingers touched a cold piece of metal.

A thought struck me, and I quickly dug the piece of metal out of the rubble.

It was an ancient-looking token with a peculiar rune engraved on it...

I gripped the token tightly, a strange premonition rising in my heart.

"This...could it be..." My voice trembled slightly, and an indescribable sense of excitement welled up inside me.

The token felt cool to the touch. The moment I held it, a strange energy fluctuation spread from my fingertips throughout my body, and a strange sense of familiarity welled up in my heart.

As I carefully examined the runes on the token, a scene suddenly flashed through my mind: Elder Xuanfeng had furtively hidden this token here...

Is it...

Is this token the key to unlock Elder Xuanfeng's treasure?

I suppressed my excitement and followed the route I remembered to a hidden cave in the back of the mountain.

The entrance to the cave is hidden by dense vines, and it is difficult to discover that there is a hidden world here without careful observation.

As I parted the vines, a chilling aura rushed towards me, and I couldn't help but shiver.

I inserted the token into the groove next to the cave entrance, and with a "click," the cave entrance slowly opened. A powerful surge of spiritual energy flowed out from inside the cave, making my heart pound.

I took a deep breath and stepped into the cave.

The cave was a hidden world, filled with glittering spirit stones, precious medicinal herbs, and various rare refining materials, like a huge treasure trove!

I was stunned by what I saw. These resources were enough to rebuild the Immortal Sect, and there were even some left over!

I suppressed my elation and transferred all the resources in the treasure vault to my storage ring.

The heavy storage ring made me feel incredibly secure and satisfied.

I stepped out of the cave, and the sunlight shone on me. I felt an unprecedented sense of ease and joy.

When I returned to the Immortal Sect with abundant resources, all eyes were on me. I was bathed in their gazes, and my heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment. The light of glory seemed to shine on me.

"Senior Sister Xiao Yao, you...you actually found so many resources!" Junior Sister Chu's voice trembled, and her eyes glistened with tears of excitement.

"Xiao Yao, you..." Elder Zhang's face turned extremely ugly. His lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Just then, a group of men in black suddenly descended from the sky and surrounded me.

They exuded a strong aura of menace, their eyes were fierce, and it was clear at a glance that they were up to no good.

"Hand over the stuff!" the leader of the men in black shouted sharply, his voice hoarse and shrill, like the cry of an owl.

My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately realized their identities—they were the remnants of Elder Xuanfeng's faction!

They must have sensed something amiss with the treasure and came to seize the resources!

My gaze instantly sharpened, and a powerful aura erupted from me, as if the surrounding air had frozen.

"Trying to steal my things? Let's see if you have the ability!" I said coldly, and a flash of light appeared in my hand, revealing a long sword that gleamed with a cold light.

"Kill!" At the command of the leader of the men in black, all of them launched an attack on me at the same time.

My gaze sharpened, and I moved swiftly to meet the attack...

"Senior Brother Lin, Fairy Mingyue..." I said softly, a hint of anxiety in my voice...

The sword light was as white as snow, its cold gleam flashing.

I brandished my longsword, my movements as nimble as a swallow, weaving among the men in black.

Each swing of the sword created a sharp gust of wind, forcing the man in black to retreat.

Senior Brother Lin and Fairy Mingyue arrived with their disciples just in time, like rain after a long drought, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

"Senior Sister Xiao Yao, we're here to help you!" Senior Brother Lin's voice boomed like a bell, carrying a firm and resolute force.

He wielded a long sword, its blade flashing fiercely, each strike carrying the force of thunder, forcing the approaching men in black to retreat.

Fairy Mingyue held a jade flute, the sound of which was clear and melodious, yet contained powerful spiritual energy.

Wherever the flute music reached, the man in black paused, his movements slowing down, as if he were entangled by invisible threads.

I looked at them gratefully, my heart filled with warmth.

With them around, I have more confidence.

We stood back to back, forming an unbreakable formation, firmly keeping the men in black out.

"Kill!" the leader of the men in black roared again, his voice filled with resentment and anger.

He knew that if they couldn't take me down today, they would never have another chance.

The men in black launched another fierce attack, their attacks even more ruthless and deadly.

I brandished my longsword to fend off their attacks.

My arms ached, and my thumb and forefinger felt numb, but I dared not slack off in the slightest.

The Moon Fairy's flute playing grew increasingly urgent, while the man in black's movements became increasingly sluggish.

Senior Brother Lin's swordsmanship became even more ferocious, each strike carrying a sharp killing intent, cutting down the approaching men in black.

We worked together seamlessly, like one entity, and repelled the men in black one by one.

Seeing that the situation was dire and that all was lost, the leader of the men in black let out a furious roar of resentment and turned to flee.

"Trying to escape? Not so easy!" I snorted coldly, and in a flash, I gave chase.

The leader of the men in black was very fast, but he was no match for me in the end.

I caught up with him and pierced his heart with a sword.

The leader of the men in black let out a scream and collapsed to the ground.

Upon seeing that their leader was dead, the remaining men in black scattered and fled.

We did not pursue them, but returned to the Immortal Gate.

Looking at the corpses of men in black scattered all over the ground, I felt no joy, but rather a sense of heaviness.

I know this is just the beginning.

Elder Xuanfeng's power is immense; they will not let this go easily.

"Xiao Yao," Senior Brother Lin walked to my side, a hint of worry on his face, "What should we do next?"

I raised my head, looked into the distance, and my gaze gradually hardened.

"Rebuild the Immortal Sect!" I said firmly. "No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, we will overcome them! We will definitely rebuild the Immortal Sect and make it glorious again!"

Fairy Mingyue also came over. She took my hand and gave me an encouraging look.

"I believe you, Xiao Yao."

I looked at them, my heart filled with gratitude.

I know I am not alone.

I have Senior Brother Lin, Fairy Mingyue, and all the disciples who support me.

I took a deep breath and looked at the devastated Immortal Gate, a sudden sense of unease welling up inside me.

I have a feeling that something is about to happen...

"Mingyue, don't you think it's too quiet around us?"

Fairy Mingyue was slightly taken aback, then her expression turned serious. "Indeed..."