From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 110 Encountering More Obstacles on the Journey Forward

"You..." I began to speak, but he raised his hand to interrupt me. He slowly walked up to me, reached out his hand, his fingertips cool to the touch, and gently touched my brow. A cool sensation instantly flowed through my body, and my previously restless spiritual energy gradually calmed down.

I stared at him blankly, momentarily speechless. He withdrew his hand and said calmly, "The spiritual energy in your body is disordered. Forcibly adjusting its circulation will only backfire."

That voice… I suddenly remembered, isn’t that Master Lingxu from the Immortal Dharma Pavilion?! It’s said that he has profound cultivation and doesn’t easily show himself to others, so why is he in my room today? I quickly stood up and bowed: “Disciple Xiao Yao greets Master Lingxu.”

Master Lingxu nodded slightly, gesturing for me to sit down. "The cultivation technique you practice is not compatible with your own spiritual root attributes, which is why you have been unable to break through the bottleneck for so long."

I was startled; Master Lingxu had seen through my problem at a glance. I lowered my head and said somewhat dejectedly, "This disciple knows, but... this disciple has no spiritual root."

Master Lingxu showed no surprise, as if he already knew. “Not having a spiritual root does not mean you cannot cultivate, it just means the path is more difficult. The spiritual energy in your body, though thin, is incomparably pure, and that is your advantage.”

His words rekindled my hope. "Master, what should I do?"

"Let things take their natural course, and don't force them," Master Lingxu said. "You need to find a cultivation method that suits you, rather than blindly imitating others."

I nodded, seemingly understanding, but Master Lingxu's words were like a sudden awakening, enlightening me. I tried adjusting the flow of spiritual energy again, but this time, I didn't forcefully control it. Instead, I guided it slowly, following its natural flow.

At first, progress was slow, and the spiritual energy continued to clash from time to time, causing waves of pain. I gritted my teeth and persevered, daring not to slacken in the slightest. Master Lingxu watched me quietly from the side, without saying a word.

After an unknown amount of time, I felt the spiritual energy within my body begin to flow more smoothly, and the conflicts gradually decreased. I was overjoyed and continued my efforts.

Suddenly, a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from my body, causing the tables and chairs in the room to shake violently. A hint of surprise flashed in Master Lingxu's eyes. He stretched out his hand and gently waved it, enveloping me in an invisible barrier, and the commotion in the room subsided.

"That was close," Master Lingxu withdrew his hand, his expression grave. "You almost suffered a qi deviation just now."

My heart tightened, and I slowed down to carefully consider the principles of spiritual energy circulation. But at this moment, distracting thoughts began to surface again... Senior Brother Qingfeng's encouragement, Senior Sister Xuanyu's concern, Master Huineng's enlightenment... all sorts of images intertwined in my mind, disturbing my concentration.

"Discard distractions and focus on the present moment." Master Lingxu's voice rang in my ears like a resounding bell.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself and clear my mind of all distractions. Just as I was about to grasp that spark of inspiration, Master Lingxu suddenly said, "Someone's coming..."

"Discard distractions and focus on the present moment." Master Lingxu's voice resounded in my ears like a booming bell. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself and banish all distracting thoughts. Fine beads of sweat appeared on my palms; I felt like I was walking on a tightrope, one wrong step and I would fall into the abyss. Just as I was about to grasp that sliver of inspiration, Master Lingxu suddenly said, "Someone is coming..."

My heart sank, and the spiritual energy I had painstakingly gathered began to dissipate again. Who had appeared at this critical moment? I tried my best to calm myself, to prevent the spiritual energy I had finally managed to stabilize from becoming disordered again. The room was eerily quiet; I could even hear my own rapid heartbeat. Master Lingxu stood to the side, his expression solemn, his gaze fixed intently on the doorway.

With a soft creak, the door was slowly pushed open. I turned my head and the first thing I saw was Senior Brother Qingfeng's slightly anxious face. Behind him were Senior Sister Xuanyu, who looked worried, and... Fairy Meng? I was a little surprised. Fairy Meng was always detached from worldly affairs, so why was she here today?

"Junior Sister Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Senior Brother Qingfeng quickly walked to my side and asked with concern. His gaze fell on me, his brows furrowed. "You don't look well."

I forced a smile: "I'm fine, senior brother, I just encountered some problems in my cultivation." I didn't want them to worry, and I especially didn't want them to know that I almost suffered a qi deviation.

“I sense an abnormal fluctuation in your spiritual energy,” Senior Brother Qingfeng said, reaching out to examine me. However, the moment his hand approached, it was repelled by an invisible force. His expression changed slightly, and he tried again, but still couldn't break through the barrier.

"What's going on?" Senior Brother Qingfeng looked at Daoist Lingxu with a puzzled expression.

Master Lingxu shook his head: "Her situation is special, and no one else can intervene."

I saw a flicker of worry in Senior Brother Qingfeng's eyes. He pursed his lips, seemingly deep in thought. A faint fluctuation of spiritual energy began to emanate from his body; I knew he was trying to use his own spiritual energy to stabilize me. However, he quickly gave up, realizing he couldn't intervene at all. My spiritual energy situation was far more complex than he had imagined.

Senior Sister Xuan Yu paced anxiously to the side, glancing at me every now and then, her eyes filled with worry and helplessness. Fairy Meng stood quietly to the side, her face expressionless, but I could sense the faint concern emanating from her.

The atmosphere in the room became unusually oppressive. I felt as if I were trapped in a sealed container, finding it difficult to breathe. I struggled to control the spiritual energy within me, preventing it from spiraling out of control again. Just then, I sensed a powerful force approaching…

“It seems we’ve come at the wrong time.” A deep voice came from outside the door, accompanied by a powerful spiritual pressure.

The door was pushed open again, and the person who came in was none other than Master Huineng. He put his hands together and nodded slightly to Daoist Lingxu: "Amitabha, this old monk has disturbed you." His gaze fell on me, and there was a trace of worry in his deep eyes, "This benefactor's condition seems to be not very good."

The appearance of Master Huineng made the already tense atmosphere even more solemn. The powerful spiritual pressure emanating from him made me feel a dull pain in my chest. My body trembled slightly, and I felt that the spiritual energy within me was like a wild horse that could break free of its restraints at any moment.

"Master Huineng, you saw it too?" Master Lingxu asked in a deep voice.

Master Huineng nodded and slowly walked up to me. He extended his right hand and gently touched my brow with his index finger. A warm sensation instantly spread throughout my body, making me feel relaxed. However, this feeling of relaxation did not last long and was quickly replaced by a more intense sense of oppression.

“The spiritual energy within her body is too mixed, the yin and yang are out of balance, and coupled with the torment of her inner demons, the situation is indeed not optimistic.” Master Huineng withdrew his finger, his brows furrowed.

"Inner demons?" Senior Brother Qingfeng exclaimed in surprise, "Junior Sister, you..."

I shook my head weakly, not wanting them to worry too much. I knew I was in a bad state, but I didn't want them to see my vulnerable side.

Senior Sister Xuan Yu paced anxiously to the side, glancing at me every now and then, her eyes filled with worry and helplessness. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.

Fairy Meng stood quietly to the side, looking at me with a complex expression in her eyes. After a moment, she slowly spoke: "Perhaps, you can go to the Enlightenment Cliff for secluded cultivation."

"Enlightenment Cliff?" I repeated the name softly, my heart filled with hesitation. Enlightenment Cliff was an extremely treacherous place in the cultivation world, rich in spiritual energy but also fraught with unknown dangers. I worried that on the way to Enlightenment Cliff, my body wouldn't be able to withstand it, and I might suffer an even more serious condition.

“I know what you’re worried about,” Fairy Dream seemed to see through my thoughts, “but that place may be your only hope. The spiritual energy of Enlightenment Cliff can help you suppress your inner demons and balance the yin and yang energies within your body.”

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. I knew the Dream Fairy was right; the Enlightenment Cliff might be my only hope. However, the risks of going to the Enlightenment Cliff were equally enormous. What should I do? Stay here and continue struggling, or risk going to the Enlightenment Cliff?

My heart was filled with conflict, and I couldn't make a decision for a moment. Looking at the concerned people before me, I felt their care and worry for me. Their gazes were like guiding lights, illuminating my confused path ahead.

"I..." I was about to speak when I suddenly felt a strong wave of dizziness wash over me. My vision blurred, and I swayed precariously.

"Xiao Yao!" Senior Brother Qingfeng exclaimed and reached out to support me.

I felt my body growing heavier and heavier, and my consciousness gradually blurred. I tried to open my eyes, but found that my eyelids were as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

"Hold on!" I heard Master Lingxu's voice, but it grew fainter and fainter...

I felt as if I had fallen into a bottomless abyss, surrounded by darkness and bone-chilling cold. I struggled desperately, trying to grasp something, but I couldn't hold onto anything.

Just as I was about to lose consciousness, I heard a voice in my ear: "Don't give up..."

who is it? Who is speaking?

I tried hard to see who was speaking, but all I could see was darkness.

"The power within you is awakening..." the voice rang out again, carrying a hint of mystery.

I felt a powerful force surging within me, a force that was warm and strong, filling me with hope.

I……

The sound gradually faded away, and I tried desperately to grasp it, but it was like trying to hold onto quicksand. I awoke from my daze, feeling still heavy, but much clearer-headed. I opened my eyes and saw Senior Brother Qingfeng supporting me, his face full of worry.

"Junior sister, you're finally awake!" His tone carried a hint of joy, but also a touch of lingering fear.

I tried to sit up, but found myself too weak to move and could only rely on my senior brother for support. I looked around and saw Master Lingxu, Fairy Meng, Senior Sister Xuanyu, and Master Huineng all around me, their faces showing concern.

"I'm fine..." I said weakly, my voice hoarse.

"Don't talk yet, just rest well," Senior Sister Xuan Yu said gently. She handed me a glass of warm water, which I slowly drank and felt a little better.

“Xiao Yao, the fluctuations of spiritual energy within your body are still very unstable,” Daoist Lingxu said in a deep voice. “Your trip to the Enlightenment Cliff will probably have to be postponed.”

I nodded slightly, understanding that in my current state, going to the Enlightenment Cliff would be tantamount to suicide. Rather than risking my life there, it would be better to try to solve the problem here first.

“I want to… try again.” I looked at Master Lingxu, my tone firm.

Master Lingxu was slightly taken aback, then nodded: "Alright, but remember not to force yourself."

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and concentrated, trying to suppress the distracting thoughts in my mind. However, those thoughts were like maggots clinging to my bones, impossible to shake off. I tried hard to control the spiritual energy within my body, but found that it was still like a wild horse, charging around recklessly, causing me unbearable pain.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on my forehead, and my body trembled slightly. I felt as if I were in a huge vortex, being pulled by an invisible force, and could be swallowed up at any moment.

"Calm your mind and focus your attention, eliminate distracting thoughts." Master Huineng's voice rang in my ears, like a clear spring flowing into my heart.

I tried to calm myself down, sensing the spiritual energy around me and attempting to integrate it into my body. However, my efforts were largely ineffective, and the spiritual energy within my body remained chaotic.

Time ticked by, and I felt my mental energy being gradually depleted. I began to hallucinate, and all sorts of bizarre images flashed through my mind, making me uneasy.

I felt my body growing heavier and heavier, and my consciousness began to blur. I tried to stay awake, but found myself becoming increasingly powerless.

"Xiao Yao!" I heard Senior Brother Qingfeng call out anxiously, but I was unable to respond to him.

I felt as if I had fallen into that bottomless abyss again, surrounded by darkness and bone-chilling cold. I struggled desperately, but couldn't grasp anything.

Just as I was about to lose consciousness, I felt a warm breath enveloping me, which made me feel at ease.

"Don't be afraid..." A gentle voice rang in my ears. The voice was so familiar, yet so distant.

I tried hard to see who was speaking, but all I could see was darkness.

"I'm here..." the voice rang out again, with a hint of determination.

who I am?