From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 75 Fighting to the Death - Unyielding Will

The tenth bolt of heavenly lightning, like a roaring silver dragon, crashed down from the heavens. I exerted all my strength, guiding this world-destroying power towards the distant Asura King. He was engaged in fierce combat with Erlang Shen, his arrogant laughter echoing across the sky, completely unaware of the impending danger.

"What?!" The Asura King's laughter abruptly stopped. He looked up sharply, his eyes filled with astonishment. The heavenly lightning that was supposed to strike me had actually veered off course in mid-air and was heading straight for him!

He hastily erected a defense, but the power of the tenth heavenly lightning bolt far exceeded his expectations. With a deafening roar, his defense shattered instantly, and the lightning struck him fiercely. The Asura King screamed in agony, staggered, and black smoke billowed from his body.

Seeing this, I was overjoyed. I did it! I actually succeeded!

"Xiao Yao!" Wen Chen's voice came weakly but firmly, "Hold on!" I turned to look at him. His face was pale, and there was still blood at the corner of his mouth, but he was trying his best to transfer a wisp of pure immortal power to me. I knew that this was the last bit of power he had gathered with all his might.

This divine power flowed into my body like a gentle stream, rapidly replenishing my depleted spiritual energy. I felt a new power surging within me, allowing me to perceive the trajectory of the heavenly lightning more clearly.

I took a deep breath and glanced at Asura King's subordinates. They all stared at me in terror, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable. A cold smile crept onto my lips. Since it's already begun, I'll give you a big present!

In the time that followed, I seemed to transform into the God of Thunder, wielding the power of heavenly lightning. Guided by me, bolts of lightning struck precisely at the remnants of the Asura King's army. They fled in all directions, their cries of agony echoing across the heavens, but they were utterly unable to escape the wrath of the heavenly lightning.

The White Bone Demon hid in the distance, her face deathly pale. She trembled, yet still stubbornly said, "However, it's just using some unorthodox methods... What do you think..." Before she could finish speaking, a bolt of lightning grazed her cheek, scaring her out of her wits.

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at me, her eyes filled with shock and relief. Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she remained silent.

Erlang Shen looked on with admiration. He wielded his three-pointed double-edged sword even more fiercely, and together with my heavenly thunder, he completely crushed the remaining forces of the Asura King.

The Asura King, struck by lightning and on the verge of death, glared at me venomously and roared, "Xiao Yao! You...you will die a horrible death!"

I ignored him and turned my gaze to the sky. The eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning was brewing, more powerful than any of the previous ones, radiating a suffocating pressure.

I took a deep breath and mobilized all the immortal power that Wen Chen had transferred to me, preparing to meet this final challenge.

Suddenly, I felt a powerful force descend from the sky, enveloping the entire battlefield… The Jade Emperor, he…

This power was vast and boundless, carrying an undeniable divine might. I looked up and saw, high above, a golden light shone forth, and a figure appeared and disappeared. It was the Jade Emperor! He had finally appeared!

A chill ran through me. Was he going to stop me? I fought against the heavenly lightning with all my might, just to prove myself and to be able to stay with Wen Chen forever. Was even this last chance going to be taken away from me?

Just as I was feeling uneasy, the Jade Emperor's voice resounded throughout the heavens: "Xiao Yao, your courage and perseverance have moved even me. I misjudged you before, and now, I will lend you a helping hand!"

I was stunned, unable to believe my ears. The Jade Emperor was actually going to help me? What was going on?

Before I could react, a surge of pure immortal energy descended from the sky and flowed into my body. This immortal energy was more powerful and purer than the one Wen Chen had given me, instantly healing my injuries and replenishing my spiritual energy to its peak.

At the same time, Erlang Shen received a secret order from the Jade Emperor. A resolute look flashed in his eyes, and the three-pointed double-edged sword in his hand burst forth with dazzling light as he slashed fiercely at the Asura King.

"Asura, your end has come!" Erlang Shen's voice resounded through the sky like a great bell.

The Asura King was struck by the tenth heavenly lightning and was on the verge of death, but he was still unwilling to accept defeat. His eyes were filled with resentment and madness as he roared and lunged at me again: "Xiao Yao, even if I die, I will take you down with me!"

His demonic energy surged, forming a huge black vortex that seemed poised to devour me.

Undeterred, I mobilized all the immortal power surging within me and charged towards the Asura King. The spirit sword in my hand emitted a crisp sword cry, slicing through the void and colliding with the Asura King's demonic energy.

boom!

A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth. My body swayed slightly, but I quickly regained my balance. Asura King, on the other hand, was sent flying backward, coughing up blood.

"Damn it! Damn it!" King Asura struggled to stand up, but he was already seriously injured and no longer had the strength to resist.

The eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning, carrying an aura of annihilation, slowly descended from the heavens.

I took a deep breath, concentrating all my power into the spirit sword in my hand, ready to face this final challenge.

Just then, I felt a warm and compassionate power slowly approaching from the horizon, enveloping me... This power was so familiar, yet so strange... I seemed to see a kind figure smiling at me...

"Child..." A gentle voice sounded in my ear...

That gentle voice, like a clear spring flowing through my heart, dispelled all my fear and unease. I opened my eyes and saw the figure of Guanyin Bodhisattva appearing and disappearing in the clouds, her compassionate gaze fixed on me. "Child, you have done very well," she whispered, her voice full of praise and encouragement.

The compassionate power of Guanyin Bodhisattva transformed into a golden ray of light, merging into my body. This power was not a violent impact, but a gentle nourishment, like spring rain silently nourishing all things. I felt my strength constantly increasing, and my confidence expanding. The spiritual energy that had been almost completely depleted now surged forth like a rushing river, flowing endlessly. I even felt that my body was undergoing some kind of wondrous change, an unprecedented sense of power filling my entire being.

Meanwhile, Erlang Shen, having received instructions from the Jade Emperor, became even more valiant. He wielded his three-pointed, double-edged sword with ferocious skill, and amidst the flashing blades, the remaining forces of the Asura King were driven back by the heavenly soldiers and generals. Erlang Shen's eyes blazed as he locked onto the dying Asura King, and he roared, "Asura, you have committed countless evils; today is your death day!"

I saw fear and despair fill Asura King's eyes. He struggled to escape, only to find himself surrounded and trapped. The eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning, with its earth-shattering power, finally descended. Undeterred, I faced the lightning head-on, raising my spiritual sword high above my head.

"Break!" I shouted, pouring all the power within me into the spirit sword. The spirit sword let out a clear dragon's roar, transforming into a dazzling beam of light that shot straight into the sky, colliding with the eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning.

A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth, as if the entire world had frozen in time. I felt a powerful impact blast me away, my internal organs feeling as if they had shifted. I struggled to regain my balance and looked up to see that the eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning had been cleaved in two by my spiritual sword and dissipated into the world.

I did it! I actually managed to block the eleventh bolt of heavenly lightning!

Before I could even feel happy, I heard a sharp voice: "Xiao Yao! Spare me! I was wrong! I shouldn't have been your enemy! Please let me go!"

It was the White Bone Demon! I saw her kneeling on the ground, trembling, her face filled with fear and pleading. She probably thought I would take revenge on her after successfully transcending my tribulation. I glanced at her coldly, ignored her, and continued to circulate my cultivation technique, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to consolidate my cultivation.

I knew this was just the beginning. The heavenly tribulation wasn't over yet; I still had one last bolt of heavenly lightning to face. And this last bolt was the most powerful and dangerous. I took a deep breath, banishing all distracting thoughts, and focused entirely on preparing for the final challenge.

Suddenly, I sensed an unusual aura... a powerful, suffocating aura... slowly approaching from the horizon...

"They're here..." Wen Chen's weak voice rang in my ears...

The White Bone Demon's pleas for mercy were like the buzzing of mosquitoes; I paid no heed. My entire focus was on the final bolt of heavenly lightning, its suffocating pressure drawing ever closer, like an invisible giant hand gripping my throat. I felt my heart pounding faster and faster, almost leaping out of my chest.

Although Wen Chen's voice was weak, it was unusually firm: "Yao'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." He held my hand, giving me a sense of warmth and strength. These simple four words were more effective than any magic pill, and they eased my tense nerves a little.

I know I can't be afraid. For myself, for Wen Chen, and for everyone who supports me, I must get through this final ordeal!

I took a deep breath, gathering all the remaining spiritual energy within me, preparing to face this final challenge. I felt the spiritual energy surging wildly within me, as if it were about to burst out of my body. I struggled to control this power, preventing it from spiraling out of control.

Just then, I suddenly noticed that the trajectory of the twelfth heavenly lightning bolt seemed to have deviated. It was supposed to be heading straight for me, but now it was veering towards the Asura King!

Could this be... an opportunity?

A bold idea flashed through my mind. I immediately circulated my cultivation technique, guiding the immortal power within my body to resonate with the impending heavenly lightning. This was an extremely dangerous move; the slightest mistake could result in being struck back by the heavenly lightning. But at this moment, I couldn't care less about that.

With my guidance, the power of the twelfth heavenly lightning bolt actually began to increase. The already incredibly thick lightning pillar became even more dazzling, radiating a terrifying aura of destruction.

The Asura King clearly noticed the anomaly. His eyes widened in terror as he tried to dodge, but he found himself completely immobilized. He was locked in by heavenly lightning, like a turtle in a jar, with nowhere to escape.

"Xiao Yao! How dare you!" he roared, his voice filled with fear and despair.

I gave a cold laugh, ignoring his taunts. I continued to guide the heavenly lightning, unleashing its full power.

With a deafening roar, the twelfth bolt of heavenly lightning struck the Asura King hard.

The powerful impact leveled everything around it, and the Asura King's screams echoed through the heavens and earth before falling silent.

I saw his once arrogant figure turn into ashes in an instant and disappear into the world.

"Your Majesty!" Upon seeing this, the remaining Asura clan members scattered in terror.

I did not pursue them. My target was the Asura King, who has now vanished into thin air. My goal has been achieved.

I slowly landed on the ground, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. I forced myself to stand, looked at Wen Chen, and gave him a weak smile.

"I..." I was about to speak when I suddenly felt an even stronger force descend from the sky...

"This is bad..." Wen Chen's expression changed drastically...