From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 245 Special Training Counterattack: Xiao Yao's Path to Breaking the Mold

"Shuangyue, do you believe in miracles?" I smiled mysteriously, but before she could answer, Elder Yan suddenly appeared in front of us. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression serious, like a towering mountain, making people afraid to look directly at him.

“Xiao Yao,” he said in a deep voice, with an undeniable air of authority, “your cultivation has shown initial results, but it is far from enough.” My heart sank, and a bad premonition welled up inside me.

As expected, Elder Yan's next words confirmed my guess.

"Next, you need to complete a new challenge—find three spirit orbs in Spirit Wind Valley."

Three spirit orbs?

My heart tightened. This Spirit Wind Valley was already fraught with danger, and now we had to find the Spirit Pearl. This was no ordinary task.

My companions around me were also worried, and Shuangyue looked at me with concern in her eyes.

The tense atmosphere spread again, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

I took a deep breath, suppressing my unease, and nodded to Elder Yan: "This disciple will do my utmost." With that, I resolutely stepped into the depths of Spirit Wind Valley.

The wind howled, like countless sharp blades slicing across my cheeks, bringing waves of stinging pain.

I squinted, trying to discern the direction. The ground beneath my feet was rugged and uneven, and I took each step with utmost care.

After walking for a long time, I finally found a spirit pearl that emitted a faint light. It was quietly floating on a boulder, surrounded by several spirit creatures that looked like leopards.

These spirits were pure white, with fierce eyes, and were clearly not to be trifled with.

I held my breath, tiptoed, and tried to quietly approach the Spirit Pearl.

However, as soon as I took a step, a spirit discovered my presence. It let out a sharp roar and pounced on me.

I couldn't dodge in time, and its sharp claws slashed my arm. A sharp pain shot through me, and bright red blood instantly stained my sleeve.

I gritted my teeth, enduring the pain, and quickly retreated, my heart filled with anxiety.

This creature is extremely fast and has formidable attack power; I must find a way to get rid of it.

While dodging the attacks of the spirits, I observed my surroundings, hoping to find a chance to escape.

Suddenly, I noticed a narrow crevice next to the boulder...

I turned around abruptly and ran towards the gap.

"Xiao Yao! Be careful!" Shuang Yue's anxious shout came from behind.

My heart sank. Frosty Moon's cries were torn to shreds by the wind, but I had no time to care.

The gap was narrower than I had imagined; I had to squeeze in almost sideways.

Behind me, the leopard's roar was deafening. It seemed to be enraged by my actions, and it slammed into the rocks frantically, sending pebbles flying and dust billowing up.

I pressed myself tightly against the stone wall, feeling the vibrations coming from behind me, my heart pounding.

so close!

I secretly rejoiced; this gap had become my lifeline.

Before I could even catch my breath, a strong surge of spiritual energy hit me. Before I could react, I was bound by an invisible force and couldn't move.

what happened?

I stared in horror as I realized I had stepped into a spiritual energy trap!

A pale blue light, like a spiderweb, wrapped around my body, chilling me to the bone; I felt as if my blood was about to freeze.

Damn!

How could there be such a powerful trap in Spirit Wind Valley?

I struggled desperately, but found that the spiritual energy binding me was exceptionally strong. The harder I tried, the tighter the binding became, as if it were going to crush me.

Intense pain shot through my body, and my bones creaked as if they were about to break.

Breathing became difficult, and it felt like a boulder was pressing down on my chest; I felt like I was about to suffocate.

Fear surged into my heart like a tide, and I closed my eyes in despair. Was I going to die here?

No, I am not reconciled!

I still have so much to do, I can't just give up like this!

I opened my eyes again, and there burned an indomitable flame within them.

I tried my best to mobilize the little spiritual power I had left to break through the spiritual power that was binding me.

Time and time again, I kept trying, and even when the pain almost made me faint, I didn't give up.

"Xiao Yao!" Shuangyue's anxious cry came from afar, and my heart skipped a beat.

No, I can't let her worry.

I must hold on!

I gritted my teeth, concentrated all my will, and once again broke through that restraint.

Suddenly, I felt the force binding me seem to have weakened slightly.

I was overjoyed. Could it be that my efforts had paid off?

I charged even harder, once, twice...

With a crisp "crack," the spiritual power that had been binding me finally shattered!

I collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, feeling as if all the bones in my body were falling apart.

Before I could even recover, a cold voice came from behind me: "I didn't expect you to be able to break through my spiritual energy trap."

I looked up abruptly and saw a man dressed in black standing in front of me. His face was cold and stern, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, and he exuded a powerful aura.

This person is none other than Xuan Ming, Elder Yan's eldest disciple. He has always disliked me, and this trap must have been deliberately set by him.

"Senior Brother Xuanming," I said, enduring the pain as I got up from the ground, trying to make myself look less disheveled, "this Lingfeng Valley is fraught with danger, so it's understandable that I accidentally fell into a trap."

Xuanming sneered, "It's reasonable? I think you're just making things up. With your meager cultivation, you think you can find the Spirit Pearl?"

I ignored his sarcasm and focused my gaze on an object behind him that was emitting a faint glow.

It was a spirit pearl, and it was larger and brighter than any I had ever seen before.

Could this be the third spirit pearl?

I was overjoyed; it seemed I was in good luck.

Just as I was about to step forward to take it, Xuanming blocked my way: "Want to take the Spirit Pearl? You'll have to get past me first!"

After saying that, he launched an attack on me.

His moves were fierce and ruthless, each one imbued with powerful spiritual energy. I dared not take them head-on and could only dodge them constantly.

The wind howled, swirling up fallen leaves and blotting out the sun.

My view was obscured by fallen leaves, making it difficult to see Xuanming's movements for a moment.

not good!

I cursed inwardly and quickly retreated.

Just then, a powerful surge of spiritual energy came from behind me.

I turned around abruptly and saw that Xuan Ming had appeared behind me at some point. He was holding a ball of black spiritual energy, which was hurtling towards me.

I couldn't dodge in time and could only watch helplessly as the ball of spiritual energy crashed into me.

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

Just at this critical moment, a white figure suddenly appeared in front of me, blocking the black ball of spiritual energy.

"Frosty Moon!" I exclaimed.

Shuangyue smiled slightly at me: "Don't worry, I'm here."

The longsword in her hand emitted a dazzling light, shattering the black ball of spiritual energy.

“Shuangyue, you…” Xuanming’s face turned gloomy.

"Senior Brother Xuanming, aren't you going too far?" Shuangyue looked at him coldly. "Junior Sister Xiao Yao is already seriously injured, are you still going to kill her?"

"Hmph!" Xuan Ming snorted coldly, "I'm teaching her manners! The cultivation world is not a benevolent place; it's a world of survival of the fittest, a timeless truth!"

Even so, you can't...

"That's enough!" I interrupted Shuangyue. "Shuangyue, thank you. Leave the rest to me."

I took a deep breath and sorted out the disordered spiritual energy within my body.

Xuanming's disdain and Shuangyue's worry became my motivation to move forward.

With a flick of my fingertips, several strands of spiritual energy silently probed into the dense vines around me. The wind howled in Spirit Wind Valley, like the deep roar of a wild beast, but there was a certain pattern hidden in this roar. I closed my eyes and felt the subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy in the wind.

The wind is no longer an obstacle, but a guide.

I opened my eyes, a confident smile curving my lips, and walked toward a seemingly ordinary stone wall.

There, a thick layer of vines covered the area, and without careful observation, one would not be able to discover the hidden secrets within.

I parted the vines, revealing a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through. A refreshing, spiritual energy wafted towards me, mixed with a faint scent of grass and trees.

Beyond the crevice lies a hidden paradise.

A small valley, where sunlight streams through the gaps in the valley roof, forming beams of light that illuminate everything within.

A spiritual pearl radiating a soft glow floats quietly above a spring in the center of the valley, the spring water tinkling like a melodious tune.

I held my breath and cautiously approached the Spirit Pearl.

It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a surge of pure spiritual energy instantly flowed into my body, making me feel warm and comfortable in an indescribable way.

Become!

I was overjoyed; I had obtained the first spirit pearl!

Guided by the spiritual energy in the wind, I quickly found the second and third spirit orbs.

They were hidden in the hollow of an ancient tree and behind a waterfall, respectively, both protected by ingenious natural formations. If it weren't for my keen senses, I wouldn't have been able to find them at all.

When I returned to Elder Yan with the three spirit orbs, a hint of appreciative smile appeared on his usually serious face: "Not bad, faster than I expected." He lightly touched my brow with his fingertip, and a cool sensation instantly flowed through my body, making me feel that my meridians had become much smoother.

"This is the mantra of the 'Spirit Condensation Technique,' which can help you better absorb the energy in the Spirit Orb."

"Thank you, Elder!" A feeling of gratitude welled up in my heart. This Spirit Condensation Technique was Elder Yan's unique secret manual, and he was actually willing to teach it to me!

Back at my lodgings, I couldn't wait to begin cultivating as Elder Yan had instructed.

The energy of the spirit pearl circulated within my body, nourishing my meridians, and my cultivation level steadily improved.

An unprecedentedly powerful feeling spread through my body.

“Xiao Yao, you…” Shuang Yue looked at me, her eyes filled with shock.

I smiled slightly, clenched my fist, and felt the surging spiritual power within me: "Frost Moon, the real challenge is only just beginning!"

As night deepened, I sat cross-legged on the bed and continued practicing the Spirit Condensation Technique.

Suddenly, I sensed a strange presence rapidly approaching me...