From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 387 Cleverly Breaking the Rules Brings a Glimmer of Hope

"The rules of our ancestors..." I repeated these four words softly, feeling a bitter taste on my tongue.

A chill, like a mischievous little snake, crawled up my spine, all the way to the back of my head.

The hall was eerily quiet; you could hear a pin drop. All eyes were on me, like countless searchlights, leaving me nowhere to hide.

I could even hear my own heart pounding, one beat after another, pounding against my eardrums and making my scalp tingle.

Elder Xuanfeng's old face now resembled a dried orange peel, wrinkled and covered with deep furrows.

His cloudy eyes gleamed with a determined light that sent chills down my spine.

This old guy is clearly trying to use the rules of the ancestral master to pressure me and make me back down!

Huh, what a beautiful thought!

Junior Sister Chu's shrill voice, like a sharp knife, pierced the heavy atmosphere in the hall: "Senior Sister Xiao Yao, what else do you have to say? The rules of the Ancestral Master cannot be violated. Do you want to go against the Ancestral Master's wishes?" Her face, painted like a monkey's butt, was now filled with schadenfreude, making me want to slap her.

I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

The rules of the patriarch... the rules of the patriarch... countless records of the patriarch's rules flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

I know these rules by heart, even better than that stubborn old man Elder Xuanfeng!

I narrowed my eyes slightly, my gaze sweeping over the people in the main hall.

Fairy Mingyue's eyes were full of encouragement, while Senior Brother Lin looked worried. Deacon Wu... this guy is starting to waver again, what a fickle person!

“Elder Xuanfeng,” I spoke slowly, my voice not loud, but clearly carrying throughout the entire hall, “you say I have disobeyed the patriarch’s wishes. May I ask, from which rule did you come to that conclusion?”

As soon as I finished speaking, a barely perceptible hint of panic flashed across Elder Xuanfeng's face.

He coughed twice, feigning composure, and said, "The Patriarch said, 'The way of cultivating immortality lies in tranquility and inaction, and one should not act rashly.' Now you are making sweeping reforms and disrupting the order of the immortal sect. Aren't you going against the Patriarch's teachings?"

I couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

That old guy really knows how to take things out of context!

I raised my head, looked directly into Elder Xuanfeng's eyes, and said, word by word, "Elder, you only know one side of the story. The Patriarch did say that 'the path to immortality lies in tranquility and non-action,' but he also said that 'only by following the timing of Heaven can one attain the Dao and ascend to immortality!' The immortal sect has long been plagued by problems. If we do not consider reform, we will only gradually decline and eventually perish! What I am doing is precisely to follow the timing of Heaven and for the long-term development of the immortal sect. What is wrong with that?"

My words were resounding and echoed throughout the hall, making everyone's ears ring.

Elder Xuanfeng's face grew even uglier. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

I pressed my advantage and continued, "The patriarch established these rules to guide future disciples in their cultivation, not to restrict our thinking! We should learn from the patriarch's spirit, not rigidly adhere to his rules! If the patriarch were alive today and saw the current state of the immortal sect, he would surely support my reforms!"

My tone grew increasingly impassioned, as if a flame was burning fiercely in my chest.

I feel full of energy, as if I can overcome any difficulty!

The atmosphere in the main hall changed once again.

More and more people began to nod in agreement with my point of view.

Even Deacon Wu showed a look of sudden realization.

I was overjoyed, knowing that I had gained the upper hand.

However, at this moment, Elder Xuanfeng suddenly sneered and said, "What a sharp-tongued little girl! What you're saying is nothing but fallacies and heresies! The rules of the Ancestral Master are written in black and white, how can you arbitrarily distort them?" As he spoke, he took out a yellowed scroll from his sleeve and slowly unrolled it.

"Please look, everyone!" Elder Xuanfeng pointed to the text on the scroll and said loudly, "These are the rules written by the patriarch himself! They are clearly written on it..."

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.

I stared intently at the yellowed scroll, feeling as if my breath was about to stop.

What exactly is written on that scroll?

The scroll was badly yellowed, and the edges were rough, like the withered skin of an old woman.

A musty smell mixed with an unknown spice wafted into my nose, making my throat itch.

I squinted, trying to make out the handwriting. The handwriting was bold and unrestrained, exuding a fierce and domineering aura that made my heart skip a beat.

Elder Xuanfeng, in his high-pitched voice, chanted like a mantra, word by word: "...Disciples of the immortal sect should abide by the rules and regulations, and must not harbor greedy thoughts, must not act recklessly, must not..." With each word he uttered, my heart sank a little deeper.

The rules here are indeed written very clearly and plainly, leaving no room for ambiguity.

I felt my palms start to sweat, and my back was also soaked.

Could it be that I was really wrong?

Could it be that the reforms I've painstakingly tried to implement have truly gone against the wishes of the patriarch?

No, not possible!

I shook my head violently, trying to banish all these negative emotions from my mind.

I firmly believe that my idea is correct!

Everything I've done is for the Immortal Sect, to make the Immortal Sect better!

“Elder,” I took a deep breath, trying to keep my voice calm, “I naturally know these rules you’ve recited. But have you ever considered the historical context in which the founder established these rules?”

My words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

The crowd began to whisper and discuss among themselves.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression also changed. He gripped the scroll tightly, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

I pressed my advantage and continued, "When the founder established these rules, the Immortal Sect was at its peak, teeming with talented individuals and abundant resources. But what about now? The Immortal Sect is declining, the disciples are demoralized, and resources are becoming increasingly scarce. If we continue to cling to these rules, we will only hasten the sect's demise!"

I paused, looked around at everyone, and said firmly, "The founder's intention was not for us to stick to the old ways, but for us to make appropriate adjustments according to the development of the times. Only in this way can the immortal sect remain invincible forever!"

My words, like a bolt of lightning, pierced the oppressive atmosphere in the hall.

The crowd was in an uproar, and many began to re-examine the idea of ​​change.

I saw admiration in Fairy Mingyue's eyes, and Senior Brother Lin clenched his fist in excitement.

Even the hesitant Steward Wu showed a thoughtful expression.

I was overjoyed, knowing that I had successfully turned the tide.

I went on to elaborate on my reform plan and explained in detail the significance and purpose of each reform measure.

As I explained, more and more people began to express their support.

They realized that my changes were not impulsive, but well-thought-out.

Deacon Wu finally made up his mind, walked up to me, and solemnly said, "Junior Sister Xiao Yao, I support your reforms! I believe you will be able to lead the Immortal Sect to new heights!"

His words greatly encouraged me.

I gave him a grateful look, my heart filled with confidence.

Elder Xuanfeng and Junior Sister Chu's expressions turned extremely grim when they saw that the situation was hopeless.

They wanted to continue their opposition, but it was too late.

In the end, Elder Xuanfeng had no choice but to compromise. He sighed and said, "Since that's the case, then let's do it your way."

Although Junior Sister Chu was unwilling, she could only obediently shut her mouth.

Looking at the crowd who supported the change, I felt a surge of confidence.

I started talking to Fairy Mingyue… “Fairy Mingyue, what’s next…” I turned to look at Fairy Mingyue, only to find her staring straight at the direction of the main hall entrance, her expression somewhat strange.