From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 232 First Use of the Secret Manual: Xiao Yao's First Display of Power

The manual gleamed with an ancient light, and felt heavy in my hands.

I turned to the first page, and the golden runes seemed to pulsate with life, emanating a mysterious aura that seemed to contain the ultimate truths of the universe.

The library was silent. I could feel countless gazes fixed on me, some burning, some probing, and some even hostile.

The air was thick with tension, so oppressive that I could hardly breathe.

I know they're all waiting to see me fail, waiting for me to make a fool of myself.

I took a deep breath, cleared my mind of all distractions, and focused my attention on the manual.

The golden runes gradually became clearer in my mind, shimmering like stars and outlining a series of mysterious scenes.

I tried to mobilize the spiritual energy within my body and circulate it according to the instructions in the manual. A strange energy flowed through my meridians, as if a sleeping dragon was awakening.

"Thump..." Another sound, this time clearer and more piercing.

My mind was in turmoil, and the spiritual energy I had painstakingly gathered began to dissipate.

Damn!

They are deliberately interfering with my cultivation!

A surge of anger burned in my chest. I tried to suppress my agitation, closed my eyes again, and attempted to refocus.

However, the noise became more and more frequent and louder, as if someone was deliberately pounding on my nerves.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on my forehead, and my breathing became rapid.

The air around me seemed to freeze, making me feel suffocated.

I suddenly opened my eyes and glared fiercely at Fairy Feiyu.

She remained as arrogant as ever, only her smile deepened, as if mocking my incompetence.

I gritted my teeth and suppressed the anger in my heart.

No, I can't let them influence me!

I must calm down and continue my cultivation!

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes again. This time, I focused all my attention on the manual and completely blocked out any external distractions.

Just when I was about to succeed, a strange feeling suddenly welled up in my heart.

My spiritual energy flow suddenly became sluggish, as if it were being obstructed by something.

I was startled and suddenly opened my eyes.

My gaze swept around, but I found that everything was as usual.

Is it...

Is it just my imagination?

I tried circulating my spiritual energy again, but found that the stagnation was even more pronounced.

No, this is not an illusion!

Someone must be sabotaging us in the dark!

My gaze fell on Ling Feng.

He was looking down, seemingly studying something, but a barely perceptible sneer played at the corners of his mouth…

"You..." I was about to speak, but suddenly stopped.

A chill ran from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head. I was almost certain that he was the one who was behind this!

This Ling Feng seems harmless on the surface, but I never expected him to be so insidious!

I suppressed my anger and continued to circulate my spiritual energy without showing any emotion.

However, the feeling of stagnation grew stronger and stronger, as if my meridians were being pierced by countless tiny steel needles, causing unbearable pain.

Sweat soaked my clothes, and my face turned pale.

The atmosphere inside the library became even more oppressive. I could feel countless gazes sweeping over me, like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing their prey.

The disdain in Fairy Feiyu's eyes became even more obvious, while True Man Ziyang remained indifferent, as if none of this concerned him.

Only Elder Moyun frowned, seemingly sensing something, but remained silent.

My breathing became more and more rapid, and my heartbeat quickened.

I felt an invisible pressure, like a mountain pressing down on my heart, making it hard for me to breathe.

Youmeng's gaze lingered on me for a moment, and I felt a chill run down my spine, a sense of danger rising within me.

This woman is skilled in illusion magic. What is she planning to do?

I tried to remain calm, focusing all my attention on circulating my spiritual energy, attempting to break through that obstacle.

However, that feeling of stagnation was like a maggot clinging to the bone, impossible to shake off.

My body began to tremble, and my consciousness began to blur.

No, I can't give up!

I gritted my teeth and desperately circulated my spiritual energy.

My meridians felt like they were about to burst, and the intense pain almost made me faint.

Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly felt a cool breeze emanating from the manual and flowing throughout my body.

The sluggish feeling vanished instantly, and my spiritual energy returned to its smooth flow.

I suddenly opened my eyes, and a sharp glint shot out from them.

I looked at Ling Feng, and his expression changed slightly.

"You..." I was about to speak when I suddenly felt a powerful pressure coming from Youmeng.

She was looking at me coldly, a dangerous glint in her eyes.

“Xiao Yao,” she spoke slowly, her voice as cold as ice and snow, “you’d better not meddle in other people’s business.”

Sweat trickled down my temples, soaking my clothes.

I feel like a butterfly tightly bound by a spider web; the more I struggle, the more powerless I become.

The air around me seemed to freeze, making it hard for me to breathe.

I was eager to prove myself and to master the power of this secret manual, but things didn't go as planned. This annoying interference, like a maggot clinging to my bone, clung tightly to me.

I could almost hear my own heart pounding, one beat after another, pounding against my eardrums and vibrating my nerves.

No!

I can't give up like this!

I gritted my teeth and forced myself to calm down.

I recalled the contents of the manual again and again, the golden runes flashing in my mind like stars flickering in the night sky.

My palms felt slightly warm, and the patterns on the manual seemed to come alive. A strange energy flowed into my body through my fingertips.

Just then, I suddenly remembered a special technique recorded in the manual, called "Turning the Illusory into the Real".

It is said that this technique can transform external interference into one's own power, turning the other's methods against them.

Take a gamble!

I took a deep breath and focused all my attention on the incantation.

Golden runes swirled in my mind, gradually forming a complex pattern.

Following the instructions of the incantation, I slowly circulated the spiritual power within my body, guiding that strange energy to flow to my limbs and bones.

The surrounding noise is still there, but it no longer bothers me. Instead, it's like a clear spring, nourishing my parched veins.

I felt a powerful force surging within me, as if a sleeping dragon had finally awakened.

My body stopped trembling, and my consciousness became incredibly clear.

I slowly opened my eyes, and a sharp light shot out from them.

I looked around, and the gazes that had previously been filled with mockery and disdain were now filled with surprise and confusion.

The cold smile in Fairy Feiyu's eyes disappeared, replaced by disbelief.

Master Ziyang was no longer indifferent; his brows furrowed slightly, as if he were pondering something.

Ling Feng looked shocked; he seemed not to have expected me to suddenly erupt.

I smiled slightly, revealing a confident expression.

I slowly raised my right hand, palm facing upward, and a powerful spiritual force surged out from my body, forming a huge golden vortex in the air.

"This..." Elder Mo Yun stared at me in disbelief, his eyes wide. "This is... turning illusion into reality?"

Youmeng's expression changed as well. She stared intently at me, her eyes flashing with a complex light.

She spoke slowly, her voice trembling slightly, "You...you actually..."

I interrupted her, my gaze sweeping coldly over the crowd. "Now, it's my turn."

The golden vortex spun in my palm, faster and bigger, radiating a dazzling light, like a miniature sun.

The air inside the library began to vibrate, and a powerful energy wave spread outwards, causing everyone's clothes to flutter loudly.

I felt the spiritual energy within my body flowing like a surging river, continuously surging into the vortex.

An unprecedented sense of power filled my entire body. I felt as if I had mastered the laws of heaven and earth and could manipulate this powerful energy at will.

I closed my eyes, feeling the flow of this power, and a slight smile involuntarily appeared on my lips.

When I opened my eyes again, the golden vortex had disappeared, replaced by a blooming golden lotus.

The lotus flower floated in my palm, radiating a soft light, yet containing destructive power.

"What is this?" Fairy Feiyu exclaimed in surprise.

Master Ziyang was also stunned; he stared intently at the lotus flower in my hand.

Even the usually composed Elder Mo Yun couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "It actually...it actually succeeded!"

Looking at the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, I felt a great sense of accomplishment.

I know I have finally proven myself. I am no longer that useless person without spiritual roots!

The atmosphere inside the library underwent a subtle change; the original mockery and disdain disappeared, replaced by admiration and fear.

I felt countless gazes focused on me, but this time, they were not hostile, but awe.

I slowly withdrew the lotus flower from my hand, and the spiritual energy gradually subsided.

I looked at Elder Moyun and smiled slightly, "Elder, I have successfully mastered the spells in the manual."

Elder Mo Yun nodded excitedly, "Good! Good! Good! Xiao Yao, you have indeed lived up to my expectations!"

Just then, the door to the library suddenly opened, and a man dressed in black walked in.

He was expressionless, his eyes were cold, and he exuded a powerful aura.

He walked up to me, looked at me intently, and then slowly said, "Xiao Yao, my master invites you."