From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 397 The Battle for Glory: The First Signs of Crisis

That damn red light!

I can still feel the oppressive feeling it brings, like an invisible giant hand choking my throat.

Wen Chen was right; the real challenge had only just begun.

Before we could even process the terrible news from the Spirit Heart, the notification for the Immortal Venerable Glory War arrived.

A battle for glory... Ha, I never thought I would participate in a battle of this level.

Before, I was just a useless person without spiritual roots, and I dreamed of having great power.

Now, I stand here, about to face the attention of the entire immortal realm, yet my heart is filled with mixed emotions.

This is not just a battle about my personal honor; it concerns the future of the entire alliance and our hope in fighting against that mysterious force.

I must win, there is no turning back!

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the emotions surging in my heart.

The square was packed with people, the noise was deafening, and all sorts of discussions mingled together like a pot of boiling porridge.

I could even smell the tense atmosphere in the air, a mixture of the fragrance of various medicinal herbs and the salty smell of sweat, making it suffocating.

Elder Wu's rigid voice echoed across the square as he read out the rules of the War of Glory.

One by one, item by item, they bound me like iron chains.

All the magical techniques I had carefully prepared, all the trump cards I relied on for survival, were now forbidden to be used!

This is simply a blatant targeting!

My fists were clenched so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh, and I could feel the sweat seeping from my palms.

"Ha! Xiao Yao, did you hear that? Those rules were tailor-made for you!" Lingyun Immortal Venerable's sharp and sarcastic voice came from the crowd, carrying undisguised mockery.

His handsome face was full of mockery, and his eyes gleamed with malice.

I could even feel the spittle flying from his mouth as he spoke, carrying a nauseating, powdery smell.

The surrounding chatter grew louder, like countless buzzing mosquitoes, disturbing my peace of mind.

I saw worried expressions on the faces of some alliance members. I could understand their feelings. After all, I used to be a good-for-nothing, and now I have to face a powerful figure like Lingyun Immortal Venerable. Anyone would be worried in my shoes.

I glanced at Fairy Mingyue standing in the distance. She gently shook her head, as if sighing at my fate.

I know she is kind and gentle, but I am powerless to help her.

Even the usually upright and incorruptible Immortal Venerable Xuanfeng could only helplessly abide by those damned rules and could not provide me with any help.

My heart sank, like a stone falling into a bottomless abyss.

I felt like I was trapped in a huge cage, surrounded by cold iron bars that made it hard for me to breathe.

I tried hard to break free, but I found that the more I struggled, the tighter the restraints became.

A sense of powerlessness welled up inside me, and I almost gave up.

But when I thought of Wen Chen, the terrible prophecy brought by Ling Xin, and the future of the Alliance, my fighting spirit was rekindled.

I can't fall!

I must fight!

Even if there is an abyss ahead, I will jump in without hesitation!

I raised my head, met Lingyun Immortal Venerable's mocking gaze, and a cold smile curled at the corner of my lips.

"Ling Yun, you're celebrating too soon!" My voice was cold and firm, carrying an undeniable force. "The outcome is still uncertain!"

My words echoed in the square, like a bomb igniting a buzz of discussion among the crowd.

The smile on Lingyun Immortal Venerable's face froze.

"Hmph! Overestimating yourself!" He snorted coldly, turned and left, leaving me with a contemptuous back view.

As I watched his departing figure, I realized that this battle was not only for myself, but also for all those who had looked down on me and mocked me!

I turned and walked towards the field, my steps firm and powerful.

Suddenly, I sensed something strange, a feeling of being watched... I turned around sharply, but only saw Lin, the guard, patrolling the edge of the arena.

"Wait..." I whispered, "Guard Lin..."

I turned around abruptly, but only saw Lin, the guard, patrolling the edge of the arena. The sword at his waist gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and his steps were steady and powerful, like a vigilant cheetah.

But for some reason, I always felt that something was wrong.

The feeling of being watched lingered, like a fine needle pricking my skin, making me feel uncomfortable all over.

“Guard Lin,” I called out to him, my voice a little hoarse, “have you sensed… anything is wrong?”

Guard Lin stopped and turned around, his weathered face filled with confusion. "Immortal Master Xiao, what are you referring to?"

I frowned, trying to describe the feeling, but found it hard to put into words.

"It's... a feeling of being watched, like someone is hiding in the shadows, sneaking around..."

Before I could finish speaking, I heard a faint sound, like the sound of metal scraping, coming from behind the artificial hill at the edge of the field.

My heart skipped a beat, and I turned my head sharply, but I saw nothing.

“Immortal Xiao, you’re probably too nervous,” Guard Lin said with a hint of reassurance. “This place is heavily guarded; there won’t be any problems.”

I shook my head, but the unease in my heart grew stronger.

My intuition tells me that something is about to happen.

"No, there must be something..." Before I could finish speaking, I suddenly felt my feet slip and I began to fall uncontrollably downwards!

Damn it! It's a trap!

I reacted quickly, frantically circulating my spiritual energy to try and steady myself.

However, the trap was far more powerful than I had imagined. I felt as if I had been grabbed by an invisible giant hand and slammed into a dark abyss.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, I fell heavily to the ground, feeling as if my internal organs had shifted. The intense pain made it almost impossible for me to breathe.

I struggled to stand up, but found that my limbs were weak and I couldn't move.

"Cough cough..." I coughed up a mouthful of blood, my vision blurred, and I could only vaguely see the surrounding environment.

This was a dark and damp underground space, filled with a nauseating stench of decay.

I tried to circulate my spiritual energy to heal my injuries, but I found that the flow of spiritual energy within my body was unusually slow, as if it was being suppressed by something.

"Damn it!" I cursed under my breath, filled with despair.

Just then, I heard a series of light footsteps coming from the darkness.

"Hehehe..." A sinister laugh rang out, sending chills down my spine. "Xiao Yao, you never thought you'd end up like this!"

I tried to open my eyes wide to see who it was, but I only saw a blurry figure moving in the darkness.

"Who are you?" I asked through gritted teeth, my voice hoarse and weak.

"Who I am is unimportant," the sinister voice rang out again, "What matters is that you will soon become a cripple, no longer able to threaten Immortal Venerable Lingyun!"

As soon as I finished speaking, I felt a powerful force strike my dantian.

"puff!"

I spat out another mouthful of blood, feeling my spiritual energy completely dissipate. My dantian felt as if it had been torn apart, and the pain was unbearable.

I collapsed to the ground, my consciousness fading, my heart filled with resentment and anger.

Is this how my life is going to end?

Do not!

I can't give up!

I still have a lot to do!

I also need to protect Wen Chen and fight against that mysterious force!

I gritted my teeth, trying my best to stay conscious.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed into my mind—a way to break through the rules!

I endured the excruciating pain and secretly began to circulate a special technique, transforming the remaining spiritual energy within my body into another form of power...

At the same time, I sensed an unusual aura emanating from the mysterious space. The aura was powerful and eerie, filling me with unease.

"Heh..." I chuckled coldly in a low voice, "Ling Yun, do you think you can defeat me like this? You're too naive!"

I slowly raised my hand, my eyes flashing with a cold light.

"The real show... has only just begun..."