The pain of searing flames crashed over me in waves, as if it aimed to completely incinerate my soul. Yet, deep within, I let out a cold laugh. You Ying, do you think I am still that Ling Yao whom you could bully and manipulate at will? Once, I may have been naive and easily deceived by your hypocritical facade, toyed with at your whim. But now, I have been reborn; the past pain and humiliation have sharpened my will like blades, making me unbreakable.
As the burning sensation gradually receded like a tide, I slowly opened my eyes. Before me lay a resplendent chamber, adorned with intricate carvings and splendid decorations. Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the windows, casting golden rays on the floor, where dust danced gracefully in the light. In my hand, I tightly grasped the familiar Celestial Garment; its touch remained cool and silky, yet it seemed to carry the curse of my past life—a cold serpent coiling tightly around my heart, nearly suffocating me.
"Fairy, this is the Celestial Sect Sacred Artifact, the Celestial Garment. You must put it on quickly; the auspicious time is approaching," Xiao Xuan's voice rang in my ears, trembling slightly with an undercurrent of fear and anxiety. She lowered her head, her hands twisted together tightly, knuckles white from exertion, too afraid to meet my gaze.
I raised my eyes slightly and cast her a cold glance; my gaze was like a chilling wind that pierced through her disguise. "Change," I said calmly, as if I were a tranquil pool of water with no hint of emotion. Xiao Xuan cautiously approached me, her hands trembling as she helped me don the Celestial Garment. The luxurious fabric billowed in the wind like a colorful cloud blooming in the heavens, radiating enchanting light; yet to me, it felt like a heavy shackle.
Above the Sacred Land of the Immortal sect, throngs of people gathered in a vibrant atmosphere. Purple Immortal light floated like dreamy veils in the air, enveloping the entire sacred ground. Disciples clad in various robes whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with anticipation as they yearned to witness an extraordinary event and awaited the stunning performance of the Celestial Gate Genius.
I moved gracefully through the crowd, each step steady and powerful as if the very earth trembled beneath me. Standing at the center of the contest arena felt like being a brilliant star drawing all eyes upon me. The sect leader and elders sat solemnly on high seats, their expressions grave yet filled with pride and expectation. I slowly closed my eyes, casting aside all distractions as I meticulously followed each step of the ritual from my past life.
You Ying stood among the crowd in a black robe that cloaked him like shadows of night, rendering him particularly sinister. He lifted his head slightly, a barely perceptible cold smirk playing on his lips—one filled with malice and mockery. I knew he was like a snake lurking in darkness, waiting for an opportunity to see me humiliated again and to crush me beneath his heel so that I would never rise again.
As the ritual reached its final step, I felt clearly that the sect leader was preparing to inject powerful spiritual energy into me. Following the painful trajectory of my past life, this energy would act as a key to unlock the restraints hidden within me—transforming me into an ordinary mortal before everyone’s eyes to be scorned and ridiculed.
In that critical moment, I took a deep breath and summoned forth an indomitable courage within me. Focusing all my energy, I awakened the Immortal Seal Power hidden within; it surged forth like a slumbering dragon slowly rousing under my guidance. I actively channeled the sect leader's spiritual energy to merge with my own Immortal Seal Power. In an instant, a force powerful enough to obliterate heaven and earth surged within me like a roaring river; purple light blazed forth like a scorching sun illuminating the entire sacred ground.
"Boom—" A thunderous sound echoed across heaven and earth. A massive Purple Celestial Sword shot up into the sky like a towering mountain; its purple sword aura was sharp enough to pierce through space itself. The sword aura crisscrossed under sunlight, shimmering brilliantly with overwhelming might that seemed to shake even heaven and earth.
The crowd looked up in shock; their eyes were wide with fear and astonishment as their mouths gaped open as if they could swallow an egg whole. The anticipated Immortal light did not appear as they wished; instead was this terrifyingly powerful Purple Celestial Sword! How could this be? In their minds, Ling Yao had always been a prodigy practicing celestial arts; yet this scene far exceeded their expectations. How could the Celestial Gate Genius unleash such formidable and astonishing celestial arts?
The sword spiraled through the air several times; each rotation stirred up fierce winds that rustled everyone’s clothing wildly. Then it slowly descended as purple light gradually dissipated like dreamlike starlight. Clad in Celestial Garment, I stood tall like an ancient pine tree before them all. My expression was calm as water while my gaze held a hint of mockery—a cold arrow aimed directly at You Ying.
You Ying's face turned pale as paper; his meticulously crafted scheme shattered like bubbles in an instant. His eyes widened in terror and despair while his body trembled slightly like a leaf drifting in autumn winds. In this rebirth, I was no longer that weak person he could bully or manipulate at will.
"What... what is happening?" The sect leader gazed at me incredulously; his voice trembled like a candle flickering in the wind that could extinguish at any moment. His hands gripped tightly onto his chair's armrests until his knuckles turned white from strain.
I lifted my chin slightly and smiled confidently at him before speaking slowly: "Sect Leader, not only am I a genius of Immortal sect but also a successor of Immortal Seal." I deliberately emphasized each word with conviction while my piercing gaze swept over the stunned disciples around us before finally resting on You Ying’s terrified face.
You Ying bit down on his lip until blood trickled down from the corner of his mouth; his complexion shifted from white to green as if possessed by a demon. His fists clenched tightly with nails digging deep into his palms without him noticing any pain. He had never expected that I could invoke Immortal Seal Power nor anticipated that I would display such powerful and shocking strength at the Immortal Gate Conference—completely shattering his scheme.
I slowly turned to face everyone with unwavering determination in my eyes; my voice rang clear and firm across the square: "I am Ling Yao, Celestial Gate Genius! With my power, I shall protect Immortal sect and The Right Path —never allowing any evil forces to invade!" My voice brimmed with strength and resolve carrying an undeniable authority akin to a sacred decree that stirred awe within everyone present.
Jun Lin stood nearby with complex emotions swirling within him—shock, confusion, along with an indescribable sense of reverence filled his eyes as he stared at me as if seeing me for the first time. As I stepped down from the contest arena with each stride echoing upon You Ying's heart, I paused beside him and leaned closer to whisper: "You Ying, do you think your schemes can succeed? You cannot win against me—never!" With that said, I walked away without looking back leaving You Ying standing there like a statue—pale-faced and trembling as if his soul had been stripped away.
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