From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 277 Immortal Venerable Ruins: Xiao Yao's Power Begins to Bloom

The surging power within me was like a tide, wave after wave impacting my meridians. I felt an unprecedented strength, yet also a sense of unfamiliarity.

I took a deep breath. The air at the heart of the ruins was incredibly fresh, carrying a faint scent of grass and trees that was truly invigorating.

The light gradually stabilized, and ancient runes were carved on the surrounding stone walls, flickering with a faint light as if whispering ancient secrets.

But beneath this seemingly calm surface, I could still sense a lurking danger, a chilling aura, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, sending shivers down my spine.

I must take control of this new power as soon as possible.

I slowly raised my right hand, silently reciting the incantation about power manipulation passed down through generations.

At her fingertips, a wisp of pale golden light slowly condensed, like a dancing sprite, radiating a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

With a gentle wave of my hand, the ray of light transformed into a sharp sword, shooting straight towards a distant barrier.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the barrier shattered, and the surrounding space trembled violently.

The shattered barrier transformed into specks of starlight, dissipating into the air.

I felt a powerful counterforce, but I stood firmly in place, completely still.

Become!

A tremendous sense of accomplishment welled up inside me; this newfound power was even stronger than I had imagined!

The core of the ruins shone even brighter, as if cheering for me and crowning me.

I clenched my fist, feeling the surging power within me, and a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips.

This is my power!

This is my glory!

Suddenly, I felt an unusual fluctuation behind me, and a chilling aura rapidly approached...

A hoarse voice sounded behind me: "Little girl, this power is not something a nobody like you can control..."

Before I could fully appreciate this power, a strong sense of repulsion suddenly emanated from the depths of the ruins, like a giant rock being thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating towering waves.

This force is not directed at me personally, but at all outsiders, as if it is guarding its most core secret.

I felt like I was being grabbed by an invisible hand and pushed outwards.

The surging power within my body suddenly became uncontrollable, running rampant like a wild horse. My meridians felt like they were about to be torn apart at any moment.

The surrounding space began to distort, the originally clear scene became blurry, and a sharp buzzing sound filled my ears, as if countless bees were swirling in my mind.

I gritted my teeth and tried to steady myself. Sweat slid down my forehead and dripped onto the cold ground.

I felt short of breath, as if a huge rock was pressing down on my chest, and every breath felt like torture.

I began to hallucinate; all sorts of bizarre creatures flew before my eyes, emitting chilling cries.

I understand that this is the relic's counterforce, trying to expel me.

"Hmph, you overconfident little girl, how dare you lay a finger on this Immortal Venerable's inheritance!" A hoarse voice came with a mocking tone.

It's the Blood Fiend Elder!

I forced myself to endure the intense discomfort in my body and turned to look at him.

He was looking at me smugly, a ball of blood-red energy gathering in his hand, seemingly preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

However, he clearly underestimated the power of the ruins.

Just as he was about to make his move, an even more powerful counterforce enveloped him, the crimson energy in his hand instantly dissipated, and he was thrown over by this force, crashing heavily to the ground with a painful groan.

Taking this opportunity, I took a deep breath and tried to mobilize the chaotic energy within my body.

I put my hands together and silently recited the stabilizing mantra passed down through generations.

Gradually, the violent power within him began to subside, and the distorted space around him gradually returned to normal.

I opened my eyes and saw the Blood Fiend Elder staring at me in terror.

I slowly stood up, feeling the power within me returning to calm, and a cold smile appeared on my lips: "It seems that this ruin has chosen me." I looked up into the depths of the ruin, where something seemed to be calling to me, and a strong desire to explore surged within me.

"It's time to move on..."

I looked around again, and the shattered barrier had completely dissipated, leaving only faint energy fluctuations in the air.

Deep within the core of these ruins, a powerful force seemed to be calling to me, and I could not resist its attraction.

I took a step and stepped into that unknown darkness.

However, after only a few steps, I felt the newly generated energy within me being rapidly depleted, like sand flowing away in a funnel.

My body also started to ache slightly, like the soreness in my muscles after running for a long time.

This new force, though powerful, seems unlikely to last.

Darkness descended once more, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

A chilling aura permeated the air, like countless ghosts whispering in my ear; their voices were indistinct, yet enough to make one feel uneasy.

I realized that the dangers of this ruin were far more than just the Blood Demon Elder in front of me.

If we continue to delve deeper into this situation, we may face an even greater crisis.

I must find a way to regain my strength.

I stopped, closed my eyes, and carefully recalled every detail of the inheritance.

Suddenly, a spell about restoring strength flashed through my mind, like a lightning bolt in the darkness, instantly illuminating the path ahead.

I immediately sat cross-legged and, following the instructions of the incantation, began to circulate the power within my body.

A warm current flowed through my body, nourishing my parched meridians like sweet rain, and the energy I had previously depleted was rapidly recovering.

I could feel my body regaining its strength, and that feeling of weakness was completely gone.

The surrounding darkness began to recede, and the previously dim light shone again, illuminating the entire core of the ruins.

I opened my eyes, and a strong sense of confidence welled up inside me.

The legacy of this immortal is indeed extraordinary. It not only bestowed upon me immense power but also taught me how to control it.

I stood up again, feeling the surging power within me, and a smile involuntarily appeared on my lips.

"Your power... has been restored?" The weak voice of the Blood Fiend Elder came from not far away, tinged with surprise and fear.

I ignored him and looked into the depths of the ruins. The sense of calling grew stronger and stronger. I could even feel an ancient and mysterious will calling to me.

I took a deep breath and decided not to hesitate any longer.

"Bloodthirsty old man, it's time for your show to end..." I said in a low voice.

I gazed into the depths of the ruins, and the call grew stronger, as if an invisible hand was pulling me.

I took a deep breath, channeled the surging power within me, formed hand seals, and chanted ancient incantations.

Golden light burst forth from my fingertips, like a sharp sword, slashing straight at the seemingly empty stone wall ahead.

With a loud bang, a crack appeared in the stone wall, which then quickly spread and eventually formed a circular passage.

The passageway was bathed in a soft white light, like an entrance to the heavens, captivating all who beheld it.

As I stepped into the passage, a warm current enveloped my body, as if I were in a hot spring.

I could feel the power within me constantly increasing, and a sense of control over everything welled up within me.

The walls on both sides of the passage are carved with exquisite and lifelike patterns, as if telling ancient stories.

I reached out and gently stroked the patterns, feeling a warm, smooth touch on my fingertips, as if they were alive.

A faint fragrance permeated the air, refreshing and invigorating.

I continued walking forward, and the passage gradually widened until I finally arrived at a huge circular hall.

In the center of the hall, a huge crystal ball floated, emitting a dazzling light that illuminated the entire hall.

Below the crystal ball is a circular platform covered with intricate runes that shimmer with a mysterious light.

I walked to the center of the platform, and a powerful force surged from the crystal ball, enveloping me.

I can feel this power cleansing my body and purifying my soul.

My vision has become clearer, my thinking has become more agile, and my senses have become more acute.

I feel as if I have been reborn and have endless possibilities.

"Is this the power of the Immortal Venerable?" I murmured to myself, my heart filled with excitement and exhilaration.

An unprecedented sense of glory filled my chest; I felt as if I were standing at the pinnacle of the world, looking down upon all living beings.

Suddenly, a faint sound came from a corner of the hall, breaking the silence.

I immediately became alert and scanned the direction from which the sound came.

Something seems to be stirring there...

"Who's there?" I shouted sharply, gathering a ball of golden energy in my hand, ready to deal with any danger at any moment.