From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 85 Surrounded by Crisis, Finding It Difficult to Stay Alive

The black hole swallowed me, and after a dizzying spin, I crashed heavily to the ground. Before I could even catch my breath, a bone-chilling cold swept over me, and I couldn't help but shiver. Opening my eyes, I found myself in a new, secret chamber. The walls were covered with intricate runes, shimmering with an eerie blue light, and a strange energy fluctuation permeated the air.

I struggled to my feet, brushing the dust off my clothes. The jade slip in my hand still emitted a warm glow, seemingly unaffected by the black hole. Then I remembered the words I'd heard earlier, "Welcome to my world..." Whose world is this? And what is the purpose of this trial?

Just as I was wondering what was going on, the runes on the wall suddenly shone brightly, and a powerful force surged from them, transforming into sharp attacks that hurtled towards me. I quickly dodged, secretly shocked that the power of these runes was so immense!

A loud "Boom!" came from the entrance to the secret chamber. My heart skipped a beat, knowing that Mu Feng and his group had breached the defenses. It seemed they intended to take advantage of my weakened state and eliminate me completely.

I dared not be careless, dodging the rune attacks while simultaneously devising a countermeasure. These rune attacks were completely unpredictable and extremely fast, keeping me constantly on my toes. I had to find a way to break free as soon as possible, or I would eventually run out of spiritual energy.

I intently observed these runes and discovered that although they were complex, they seemed to follow a certain pattern. I tried channeling my spiritual energy into the jade slip, hoping to find some clues. Sure enough, the symbols on the jade slip lit up, resonating with the runes on the wall.

I was overjoyed. It seemed that this jade slip was the key to unlocking this secret chamber! I carefully observed the connection between the jade slip and the runes on the wall, trying to understand their meaning.

Just then, Mu Feng appeared at the entrance to the secret chamber. He stared at me with a sinister look, the long sword in his hand gleaming with a chilling light. "Xiao Yao, you can't escape!"

I snorted coldly, ignoring him, and continued studying the runes. Seeing that I was ignoring him, Mu Feng became furious and attacked me with his sword.

I dodged his attack, but my anxiety grew. Mu Feng's strength was not to be underestimated; I had to decipher the secrets of the runes as soon as possible to escape this predicament.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" A fierce fight broke out at the entrance of the secret chamber. I knew it was Fairy Yun and the others trying to stop Mu Feng and the others. But with their strength, they probably wouldn't last long.

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down. I noticed that whenever the symbols on the jade slip lit up, the corresponding rune attacks on the wall weakened. This meant that the symbols on the jade slip could suppress the energy of these runes.

A thought struck me, and I poured all my spiritual power into the jade slip. The symbols on the jade slip instantly shone brightly, illuminating the entire secret chamber. The runes on the walls dimmed, and the attack speed noticeably slowed down.

I seized the opportunity to carefully observe the arrangement of the runes, and a bold guess gradually formed in my mind. I affixed the jade slip to the wall and, following a specific order, lit up several key runes one by one.

Suddenly, the entire chamber trembled violently, and the runes on the walls began to rotate and deform, eventually converging into a massive vortex. From the center of the vortex emanated a powerful suction force…

"This...could it be..." I murmured to myself, a look of shock flashing in my eyes. This suction force is exactly the same as the suction force of the black hole before!

"Xiao Yao! What are you doing?!" Mu Feng's voice was filled with fear.

I ignored him, my gaze fixed on the center of the vortex, a voice inside me telling me that the answer lay there…

I walked step by step into the vortex...

"don't want--"

I walked step by step into the vortex, leaving Mu Feng's terrified screams behind. The howling wind filled my ears, and my clothes fluttered in the wind. I felt a powerful suction pulling me in, like the black hole before, but with an unusual energy fluctuation. I gripped the jade slip tightly in my hand; it emitted a warm light, as if guiding me in the right direction.

The center of the vortex drew ever closer, and I could almost feel the immense energy it contained. This energy wasn't malevolent; instead, it carried a hint of…familiarity? A thought struck me. Could this energy be related to the black hole I'd encountered before? Or perhaps, to myself?

"Xiao Yao! Come back quickly! Danger!" Fairy Yun's voice came from afar, mixed with the clanging of weapons. I knew Fairy Yun and Guard Lin were still fighting desperately against Mu Feng and the others to buy me time, but there was no turning back for me.

I closed my eyes and let the suction engulf me.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a completely different space. There was no oppressive feeling of a locked room, no attacks from runes, only a vast starry sky, dotted with countless dazzling stars. I felt as if I were at the center of the universe, and everything around me seemed so small and peaceful.

I looked down at the jade slip in my hand. It still emitted a soft light, but the symbols on it had become clearer, as if they had come alive, flowing slowly. I stared intently at these symbols, and a sudden realization dawned on me. These symbols were not simple characters, but an ancient language, a language containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

I tried to decipher these symbols and discovered they told a story about trials, inheritance, and the origin of this world. It turned out that this trial wasn't a simple test, but a choice—a choice to find the true successor. And I, it seemed, was that chosen one.

"Buzz—" The jade slip suddenly vibrated, and a dazzling light shot out from it, soaring straight into the sky. The starry sky changed accordingly, with stars connecting to form lines, eventually creating a huge star map. I was familiar with this star map; it was the same one I had seen at the entrance to the trial.

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?

Just then, a majestic voice rang in my ears: "You have finally arrived, my successor."

I turned around abruptly, but there was no one there. The sound seemed to come from all directions, and also from the depths of my own heart.

"Who are you?" I asked warily.

"Who I am is not important. What is important is that you have passed the trial and received my legacy," the voice continued. "Now, you will inherit my power and become the new guardian."

Guardians? Guardians of what? My mind was filled with questions, but before I could speak, a powerful energy surged into my body. This energy was warm and strong, quickly healing the injuries I had sustained from the rune attacks, and at the same time, it made me feel an unprecedented power.

"The energy fluctuations inside the Trial Hall are abnormal!" Hall Master Zhao's voice rang out from outside the Trial Hall, tinged with anxiety.

"What's going on?" Elder Xing's voice followed closely behind.

"The energy fluctuations in the secret chamber where Xiao Yao is are extremely strong, I'm afraid..." Hall Master Zhao's tone carried a hint of worry.

Elder Xing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Continue to observe. According to the rules, we cannot interfere with the trial."

I felt the energy surging within me growing stronger and stronger, as if it were about to burst me apart. I struggled to control this energy, while the symbols on the jade slip and the enormous star map kept appearing in my mind. I vaguely sensed that all of this was related to my origins and the secret of my transmigration.

"Are you ready to accept your fate?" The authoritative voice rang out again, carrying an unquestionable tone.

My body floated up uncontrollably, enveloped by the light of the star chart... My hand involuntarily reached towards the center of the star chart... A voice cried out in my heart: No!

The star chart shone brighter and brighter, and I felt as if I were in a galaxy, with countless stars revolving around me, and ancient songs echoing in my ears, mysterious and distant. That powerful energy continued to surge into my body, and I felt my meridians expanding and my dantian filling up. An unprecedented sense of power filled my entire body.

"No! I don't want to!" I struggled desperately, trying to break free from the control of this force. I didn't want to become a so-called "guardian." I just wanted to return to my world, to the life I knew.

However, my struggles were so futile; the power of the star map surged in like a tidal wave, completely engulfing me. Just as I was about to lose consciousness, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in my mind—the jade slip!

I strained with all my might, focusing my consciousness on the jade slip in my hand. The symbols on the jade slip reappeared, emitting a soft light that shone in harmony with the light of the star map, creating a strange resonance.

I felt the power of the star chart begin to weaken, and I regained control of my body. Looking down at the jade slip in my hand, a sudden realization dawned on me. This jade slip wasn't just a key to inheritance; it was a powerful magical artifact!

I tried to channel my spiritual energy into the jade slip, and the symbols on it immediately shone brightly. Golden runes flew out of the jade slip and swirled around me. I felt a powerful force surging from the jade slip, clashing with the power of the star map.

"What's going on?" The authoritative voice carried a hint of surprise. "You were actually able to resist my power?"

I didn't answer, but instead focused on controlling the power of the jade slip. I discovered that the runes on the jade slip were somehow connected to the runes in the previous secret chamber; they seemed to be different manifestations of the same power.

I tried to combine the runes on the jade slip with the runes in the secret chamber, and I actually succeeded! The runes in the secret chamber began to become docile and stopped attacking me. Instead, under my control, they formed a protective shield that isolated me from the power of the star map.

"You..." The authoritative voice was filled with shock, "You can actually manipulate the runes here?"

I ignored it and continued exploring the mysteries of the jade slip. I discovered that the jade slip could not only control runes but also absorb the power of the star chart. I guided the power of the star chart into the jade slip, and the symbols on the jade slip became brighter, radiating even more powerful energy.

My injuries healed rapidly under the nourishment of the jade slip's energy, and I felt my strength steadily increasing. I finally understood that this was not a simple trial, but an opportunity—an opportunity to become stronger!

"Mu Feng! You won't succeed!" I shouted, releasing the energy of the jade slip. The golden runes shot towards Mu Feng and the others like sharp swords.

"Ah!" A scream rang out as Mu Feng was struck by the rune and sent flying backward.

"Xiao Yao! You actually..." Mu Feng clutched his chest, his face filled with disbelief.

I ignored him and continued to control the runes, trapping Mu Feng and the others who had entered the secret chamber.

"Quick! Find the exit!" I shouted to Fairy Yun and Guard Lin.

"Yes!" Fairy Yun and Guard Lin immediately began searching for the exit of the secret chamber.

I continued absorbing the power of the star chart while remaining vigilant for Mu Feng and the others. I knew this was only temporary peace; once Mu Feng and the others broke free of the runes' constraints, I would be in danger again.

I must find an exit as soon as possible and escape this place with the treasure and clues!

My gaze swept across every corner of the secret room, and finally, in an inconspicuous corner, I noticed something unusual… On the wall, it seemed…

On the wall, there seemed to be a brick that was slightly darker in color. I walked closer to examine it and discovered that its surface was engraved with tiny patterns that were remarkably similar to the runes on the jade slip. Could... this be the mechanism to the exit?

I took a deep breath, channeled my spiritual energy into the jade slip, and then gently pressed it against the brick. The brick emitted a soft humming sound and slowly caved inward. As the brick caved in, a crack appeared in the wall, which grew larger and larger until it finally formed a doorway taller than a person.

"Found it!" I exclaimed with delight, then turned to Fairy Yun and Guard Lin and said, "Let's go!"

"Xiao Yao! Don't even think about escaping!" Mu Feng's voice came from behind.

I looked back and saw that Mu Feng and the others had broken free from some of the runes' restraints and were charging towards me. Their faces wore ferocious smiles, and their eyes gleamed with greed.

"Hurry up!" Without the slightest hesitation, I grabbed Fairy Yun and Guard Lin and rushed through the gate.

On the other side of the portal was a narrow passage, its walls covered with various runes that emitted a faint glow. I felt a powerful pressure emanating from the depths of the passage, as if something terrifying lurked there.

"Be careful!" I warned Fairy Yun and Guard Lin, while cautiously observing the surrounding environment.

We carefully made our way along the passage, and after about fifteen minutes, we finally reached the end of it.

At the end was a huge stone gate, with a massive rune carved on it, radiating a dazzling light.

"What is this?" Fairy Yun looked at the runes on the stone gate with a puzzled expression.

"I don't know." I shook my head. "However, I think this is the key to leaving here."

I tried to use the power of the jade slip to open the stone door, but the stone door did not budge.

“No.” I frowned. “The power of the jade slip cannot open this door.”

"Let me try." Guard Lin stepped forward, placed his hand on the stone door, and circulated his spiritual energy.

However, the stone gate remained unresponsive.

“It seems we need to find other methods,” I said in a deep voice.

Just then, the voices of Mu Feng and the others came from behind.

"Xiao Yao! You can't escape!"

I looked back and saw that Mu Feng and the others had caught up, their faces full of smugness.

"Damn it!" I cursed under my breath, feeling extremely anxious.

I looked around, hoping to find some clues. Suddenly, my gaze fell on the runes on both sides of the passage.

These runes... seem to have some connection to the runes on the stone gate.

Is it...

A thought struck me, and I immediately channeled my spiritual power into the jade slip, then affixed it to the runes on both sides of the passage.

As I moved, the runes on both sides of the passage began to glow, the light growing brighter and brighter until it finally converged into a beam of light that shot toward the runes on the stone gate.

The runes on the stone gate began to glow, the light growing stronger and stronger until finally, the stone gate slowly opened.

"Let's go!" I shouted, pulling Fairy Yun and Guard Lin through the stone gate.

Just as we entered the stone gate, I heard a loud bang behind me.

I looked back and saw Mu Feng and the others frantically attacking the runes on both sides of the passage.

The runes on both sides of the passage flickered a few times before fading away.

The stone gate then slowly closed.

I watched the stone door gradually close and breathed a sigh of relief.

We finally escaped.

However, before I could completely relax, I felt a powerful aura coming from behind the stone door.

This aura... is far stronger than that of Mu Feng and the others!

not good!

My expression changed instantly. I grabbed Fairy Yun and Guard Lin's hands and shouted, "Run!"

We rushed along the passage behind the stone gate, and at the end of the passage, it seemed... something was waiting for us... I felt the temperature of the jade slip in my hand suddenly rise...