From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 371 Yao Women Secretly Compete, Cooperation Re-emerges to Challenge the Peak

"what are you guys saying?"

The sound was like ice crystals, sending a chill down my spine.

Wen Chen and I turned around at the same time, only to see that the demonic figure had appeared behind us at some point. His dark red eyes were staring intently at us, as if trying to see right through us.

I suppressed the panic in my heart and forced a smile: "No, nothing. We were just chatting."

The Shadow Demon clearly didn't believe it. He snorted coldly and scanned the two of us with his eyes, which felt like knives, making me feel uncomfortable all over.

"Just chatting? I think you're hiding something!" The Shadow's voice grew colder and colder, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

I took a deep breath, trying to appear calm: "Lord Shadow, you're wronging us. What could we possibly be up to? We're just worried about this cooperation, after all..."

I paused deliberately to observe the shadow's reaction.

He did indeed frown, as if he was considering what I had said.

I pressed my advantage and continued, "After all, as you know, this cooperation is no small matter, involving the interests of both the immortal and demonic realms. A slight misstep could..."

"Enough!" The shadowy figure suddenly interrupted me, a hint of annoyance flashing in his dark red eyes. "I know all this, I don't need you to remind me!"

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Wen Chen and me looking at each other in bewilderment.

As I watched the shadowy figure disappear into the distance, my unease grew stronger.

His reaction just now was clearly wrong.

That restlessness, that impatience... it was as if he was hiding something.

"It seems we need to speed things up." Wen Chen's voice rang in my ears, pulling me back from my thoughts.

I nodded, my eyes resolute: "That's right, we must find out the truth as soon as possible!"

From that day on, I began to secretly investigate that mysterious force.

I took advantage of every opportunity to observe the Shadow's every move.

I've noticed that Shadow has been acting rather strangely lately.

He often stayed in his room alone, doing who knows what.

Moreover, his temper became increasingly volatile, and he would often lose his temper with his subordinates.

Most suspiciously, I noticed several times that the Shadow seemed to be in contact with a mysterious person.

The person was completely shrouded in a black robe, obscuring their face, but judging from their build, they appeared to be a man.

They always chose to meet late at night, and in very secluded locations.

I tried to get closer several times, but failed each time because the shadowy figure was too wary.

Once, I secretly followed the shadowy figure and came to a secluded cave.

I hid behind a boulder, held my breath, and observed carefully.

The demonic figure walked to the cave entrance and respectfully said to those inside, "My lord, I have completed the task you entrusted to me."

A deep, hoarse voice came from inside the cave: "Very good. Remember, this must never be known to anyone, otherwise..."

"Understood, sir!" the Shadow Demon replied hastily. "I will keep this a secret!"

When I heard this, my heart pounded like thunder.

Sure enough, there really was someone behind the shadowy figure!

Moreover, this person seems to have absolute control over the Shadow Demon.

Just as I was about to continue listening, a small pebble slipped from my feet and made a soft sound.

The shadowy figure suddenly turned around, its gaze like lightning, shooting straight at where I was hiding.

"Who?!" he shouted sharply, his voice filled with murderous intent.

I was terrified. Knowing I had been exposed, I turned and ran without saying a word.

The shadowy figure was incredibly fast, catching up in the blink of an eye.

I ran as fast as I could, but I could still feel the presence behind me getting closer and closer.

It's over, it's really over! I felt utterly hopeless.

At this critical moment, a white light flashed and stood between me and the demonic shadow.

It was Wen Chen! He arrived just in time and saved me.

Upon seeing Wen Chen, the demonic figure's expression changed, and he stopped in his tracks. He stared coldly at Wen Chen.

"Wen Chen, what do you mean by this?" The Shadow Demon's voice was icy cold.

"It doesn't mean anything," Wen Chen said calmly. "I just don't want to see anyone bullying the weak here."

"Hmph!" the Shadow Demon sneered. "This is between her and me, it's none of your business!"

"Is that so?" Wen Chen smiled slightly. "But I'm determined to get involved."

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became tense and hostile.

I stood behind Wen Chen, looking at his tall and straight figure, my heart filled with gratitude.

However, this makes our investigation even more difficult.

The shadowy figure became even more wary of me, and I had almost no chance to get close to him anymore.

I feel very anxious and don't know what to do.

Just when I was at my wit's end, new problems arose in the execution of the collaborative project.

Due to the vast differences in lifestyle and cultural values ​​between the immortal and demon realms, some members of the immortal and demon realms experienced intense conflicts during their cooperation.

For example, members of the celestial realm are accustomed to going to bed early and waking up early, while members of the demon realm prefer to be active at night.

This makes it difficult for both parties to coordinate their working hours.

Furthermore, members of the Celestial Realm value etiquette and are known for their gentleness and refinement, while members of the Demon Realm are more casual and direct in their speech and actions.

This often leads to misunderstandings between the two parties in communication.

These seemingly minor differences are like ticking time bombs, ready to explode at any moment.

Sure enough, not long after, a conflict broke out.

The incident began when an alchemist from the celestial realm accidentally destroyed a medicinal herb that was considered a treasure by members of the demon realm while refining elixirs.

The demon member was enraged on the spot, and he rushed up and punched the alchemist.

The alchemist was not one to be trifled with either; he immediately retaliated, and the two began to wrestle.

Soon, other immortal and demon members joined the battle, and the scene became chaotic.

Upon receiving the news, I immediately rushed to the scene.

When I arrived, the conflict had escalated to a fever pitch.

Members from both the immortal and demonic sides unleashed their magic and fought fiercely.

When I saw this, I was completely baffled.

I immediately shouted, "Stop! Everyone stop!"

However, my voice was completely drowned out by the noise of the fight, and no one paid any attention to me.

I was so anxious I was in circles, not knowing what to do.

Just then, Special Envoy Li and the Wind Demon King arrived.

Their faces turned very pale when they saw the chaotic scene.

Special Envoy Li roared, "Stop it! Are you trying to rebel?!"

The Wind Demon King said with a grim face, "If anyone dares to make a move again, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Under the intimidation of the two bigwigs, the conflict finally subsided.

However, both sides glared angrily at each other, looking determined not to back down.

I went among them and tried to mediate.

"We're all here for the collaborative project. Why can't we talk things out instead of resorting to violence?" I earnestly advised. "The collaboration between the immortal and demonic realms is no easy feat. Are you really willing to watch it be destroyed?"

However, my words had no effect whatsoever.

The celestial beings accused the demons of being barbaric, rude, and unreasonable.

"Those people from the Demon Realm are nothing but barbarians! Cooperating with them is simply asking for trouble!"

"Exactly! I told you long ago we shouldn't have cooperated with the Demon Realm!"

The demons were not to be outdone; they retorted, accusing the immortals of being hypocritical, pretentious, and affected.

"You people from the immortal realm all pretend to be virtuous and upright, but in reality, you are more treacherous than anyone else!"

"Cooperating with you guys is the worst luck I've ever had!"

Listening to the accusations from both sides, I felt like I was caught in the middle, pleasing neither side.

I tried to explain, to get them to understand each other, but they wouldn't listen to me at all.

They even started accusing me of favoring the other side, saying I was taking sides with the enemy.

"Xiao Yao, have you been bewitched by the people of the Demon Realm? Why are you always speaking up for them?"

"I think you're in cahoots with the demons!"

As I listened to these accusations, I felt utterly defeated.

I feel like all my good intentions have been taken for granted.

I took a deep breath, suppressing my anger and trying to stay calm.

I patiently continued to persuade both sides.

But no matter what I said, they wouldn't listen.

Finally, I could only helplessly say to Envoy Li and the Wind Demon King, "It seems that this conflict is beyond my ability to resolve. I would appreciate it if you two could intervene."

Special Envoy Li and the Wind Demon King exchanged a glance and nodded.

They each took their respective members away for a talk.

The turmoil has temporarily subsided.

However, the gloom in my heart grew thicker and thicker.

What worries me even more is that I've discovered that there are voices within both the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm opposing continued cooperation.

They believe that the troubles brought by cooperation far outweigh the benefits.

These voices gradually created a pressure of public opinion that made me feel suffocated.

In the celestial realm, a group led by Fairy Zhao openly opposed cooperation.

They believed that the people of the demon realm were all evil and heretics, and that cooperating with them would damage the reputation of the immortal realm.

In the demon realm, there are also some who are skeptical about cooperation.

They believed that the people of the immortal realm were all hypocrites, and that cooperating with them would only lead to being taken advantage of.

These dissenting voices came in waves, one after another.

I feel like a lone boat adrift on the ocean, tossed about, about to be swallowed by giant waves at any moment.

I tried my best to keep the cooperation going, but I felt increasingly powerless.

I feel like I'm fighting against the traditional beliefs of both the immortal and demonic realms.

This feeling made me feel incredibly tired and lonely.

"Perhaps... I'm really not suited to do this..."

I stood alone on the mountaintop, gazing at the distant sea of ​​clouds, and murmured to myself.

"Who said you're not suitable?" a voice suddenly rang out from behind.

The night breeze carried a slight chill, but it couldn't dispel the heat in my heart.

I stood atop the mountain, with a rolling sea of ​​clouds below and continuous mountain ranges in the distance, but my thoughts were like a tangled mess, impossible to unravel.

"Can this cooperation really continue?" I murmured to myself, my voice carried away by the wind and disappearing into the vast night.

The cooperation between the immortal and demon realms has been fraught with challenges from the very beginning.

I believe that with enough sincerity and effort, we can overcome all difficulties.

However, reality gave me a harsh blow.

Cultural differences, conflicts of interest, suspicion and distrust... these problems are like mountains, weighing me down and making it hard to breathe.

I feel like I'm walking a tightrope; one wrong step and I'll be smashed to pieces.

"Am I... too naive?" I shook my head with a wry smile, my heart filled with self-doubt.