From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 195 The Final Battle: Xiao Yao's Victory

The cold glint of the dagger stung my eyes. I managed to dodge it by turning to the side, but the sharp blade still cut my arm.

The searing pain made me gasp.

Venerable Xuanfeng's attacks were like a storm, and I could only passively defend myself, each move consuming a huge amount of my spiritual power.

Damn!

This old guy's strength far exceeded my expectations!

I felt my strength rapidly draining away, and my legs began to weaken.

At this rate, I won't be able to hold on for much longer.

The shadow of fear gradually enveloped my heart, and feelings of despair surged like a tide, almost engulfing me.

"Haha! You think you can fight me with this little bit of skill?" Ouyang the wealthy merchant's disgusting voice rang in my ears. "I think you'd better hand over the treasure obediently, lest you lose your life for nothing!"

His words were like a sharp thorn piercing my heart.

I gritted my teeth, enduring the physical pain and inner humiliation, refusing to admit defeat.

I absolutely cannot hand over the treasure!

This is my only hope!

The air around me seemed to freeze, so oppressive that I could hardly breathe.

The attacks from Venerable Xuanfeng grew increasingly fierce, and I felt my defenses were about to collapse.

Am I really going to lose?

At this critical moment, the longsword in my hand suddenly emitted a clear hum, and a powerful force surged from the blade, flowing throughout my entire body.

This power...

So familiar, yet so strange.

I felt my body was full of energy, and my previously exhausted limbs were filled with strength again.

"What's going on?" Venerable Xuanfeng seemed to have noticed my change as well.

I sneered, "This is just the beginning!" The longsword in my hand shone brightly, and a sharp sword aura shot straight towards Venerable Xuanfeng...

"You..." His expression changed drastically, clearly not expecting me to suddenly unleash such powerful strength.

The sword energy, like a rainbow, carrying a do-or-die momentum, crashed fiercely into Venerable Xuanfeng's protective spiritual power.

He grunted and staggered back several steps, his eyes filled with shock.

I pressed my advantage, my longsword flashing and gleaming like a silver snake, forcing him into a retreat.

However, this sudden force came quickly and went quickly.

I felt my spiritual energy drain away like a burst dam, and my movements began to slow down.

Oh no, my spell has a flaw!

Venerable Xuanfeng was, after all, a seasoned veteran, and he quickly noticed my weakness. He

The aura of death enveloped me instantly; I could even feel the cold glint of the dagger against my skin.

Finished!

I felt utterly hopeless.

Just then, I saw Linglong.

She was tightly controlled by Ouyang's two henchmen, and my heart sank, a surge of anger welling up from the bottom of my heart.

I can't lose!

I can't let Linglong get hurt!

In the instant I was distracted, Venerable Xuanfeng's attack was already upon me.

I instinctively closed my eyes, awaiting death.

"Xiao Yao!" Linglong's heart-wrenching cry reached my ears.

I didn't feel the pain I expected; instead, I heard a muffled groan.

I opened my eyes and saw Venerable Xuanfeng clutching his chest, staggering back a few steps.

what happened?

“You…” Venerable Xuanfeng pointed at me, his face pale and his eyes filled with disbelief.

I looked down at my chest, where the dagger should have pierced through, but it was completely intact.

Suddenly, something occurred to me, and I abruptly looked at the treasure in my hand…

"Could it be..."

Is it...

It's it!

The treasure in my hand, that seemingly ordinary jade pendant, is now radiating a dazzling light!

I suddenly remembered the runes on the jade pendant I had found by chance before. Those runes were not just decorations, but...

A powerful defensive formation!

In the nick of time, I instinctively channeled my spiritual power into the jade pendant.

The jade pendant shone brightly, and an invisible barrier instantly enveloped me.

The Venerable Xuanfeng's dagger struck the barrier with a piercing metallic clang, followed by a powerful force that rebounded and struck him hard!

I was overjoyed!

That's it!

This jade pendant has such amazing effects!

I originally thought it was just an auxiliary treasure to increase spiritual power, but I never expected it to save my life at a critical moment!

"Ah!" Venerable Xuanfeng screamed, clutching his chest as he flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

The people around were stunned by this sudden turn of events. They stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.

I took a deep breath, feeling the abundant spiritual energy within my body, and a confident smile appeared on my lips.

It's my turn!

I held the jade pendant in my hand and continuously poured spiritual energy into it.

The jade pendant's light grew brighter and brighter, and a powerful force surged from it, sweeping out like a tidal wave.

"Release Linglong!" I shouted sternly.

Ouyang's two henchmen trembled in fright and instinctively released Linglong.

Linglong rushed to my side, her eyes filled with worry and concern.

"Xiao Yao, are you alright?"

I gently shook my head and gave her a reassuring look. "I'm fine."

I looked at the wealthy merchant Ouyang and Venerable Xuanfeng again, "Now, it's time to settle our accounts!"

Holding the jade pendant, I condensed the surging spiritual power into sharp sword energies, which rained down upon them like a storm.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Screams rose and fell as Ouyang the merchant's men collapsed to the ground, and Venerable Xuanfeng was also seriously injured and on the verge of death.

I stood proudly, holding the jade pendant, like a war god, looking down at the people lying on the ground.

People around me were looking at me.

I won! I protected the treasure and Linglong!

I slowly walked up to Boss Mo and handed him the jade pendant. "Thank you for your generosity, Boss Mo."

Mr. Mo accepted the jade pendant, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Miss Xiao is indeed an outstanding person, I admire her greatly!"

I smiled slightly, turned around, and left the auction house.

Linglong followed closely behind me, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

The night was as still as water. I disappeared into the vast darkness with the treasure and Linglong, leaving behind only a chorus of exclamations and discussions.