The Side Character Who Wins by Doing Nothing

’I haven’t done anything wrong from the very beginning,’ Ye Zhiyao thought.

’The Ancestor was the one who tried to possess my body. What right does he have to curse me now?’

’Besides... he’s the one trapped in my body. I’m in control here. Why should I have to listen to his curses?’

Malice festered within her. Amidst the ceaseless tirade of curses in her mind, Ye Zhiyao suddenly roared mentally, "Old man... shut your mouth!"

Her mental roar had a powerful, stunning effect on the Ancestor’s Nascent Soul within her.

Ye Zhiyao could clearly feel the Ancestor’s Nascent Soul seething with fury, desperate to continue its tirade. Yet, it was as if he were bound by something intangible, completely unable to resist her!

’Just as I thought. This is my body. I’m the one who calls the shots!’

As her focus drifted, Master Xuanming, who had been waiting at her side, frowned faintly. "Master?" he asked tentatively. "Have you not succeeded in the possession yet?"

Ye Zhiyao snapped back to reality. Her hand was still resting on the disciple Master Xuanming had procured as a new vessel for his own master. She calmly pulled her hand back.

Then, affecting her usual timid demeanor, she said, "Grand Master, the Ancestor says... he is not very satisfied with this body."

The Ancestor’s Nascent Soul was inside Ye Zhiyao’s body, but having failed the possession, he couldn’t control her speech. Thus, Ye Zhiyao had been acting as his mouthpiece to communicate with Master Xuanming all this time.

’In other words...’ A dark glint flashed in Ye Zhiyao’s downcast eyes. ’No matter what I say, no one can tell if it’s true or false.’

’I can’t let anyone know that old geezer is trapped inside me and can’t get out. Otherwise, who knows? They might just cut my body open.’

’And since I’ve suffered this undeserved calamity and endured so much fear, it would be a complete waste not to use this opportunity to gain something for myself.’

She now understood a profound truth: relying on others for protection was never a guarantee. Only by becoming powerful herself could she ensure no one would ever dare to humiliate her again!

Master Xuanming had no idea what was going through Ye Zhiyao’s mind. He never would have imagined that a Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestor could be trapped by a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator like Ye Zhiyao.

So he could only say with resignation, "Master, I know a Golden Core Stage body is beneath you, but it’s truly the best we can find at the moment. Please, make do with it for now. I, your disciple, will search for a more fitting vessel for you later. How does that sound?"

The Ancestor’s physical body was destroyed, but as long as his Nascent Soul remained, there was still a chance to save him.

Perhaps it was out of loyalty to his master, or perhaps because he believed the Seven Emotions Sect couldn’t afford to lose its Tribulation Crossing Ancestor. In any case, he was genuinely trying to help the Ancestor be reborn.

A Transcendance Tribulation Stage Nascent Soul contained immense energy. Even if it was housed in a Golden Core Stage body, it could still unleash the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in a crisis.

The body might not be able to withstand the strain and would likely shatter, but that didn’t matter. If it broke, they would simply find another one.

All that mattered was letting the world know that the Seven Emotions Sect could still wield the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage when pressed.

Ye Zhiyao, however, shook her head with a look of helplessness. "Grand Master, the Ancestor says he will only accept a perfect body. He says that frequently changing vessels will only deplete his power."

"If there isn’t a suitable one available, he says it’s fine for him to stay with me for the time being. He’ll switch over once you’ve found a truly fitting one."

After a pause, Ye Zhiyao added, "And although the Ancestor has not possessed me, I can borrow the power of his Nascent Soul in times of need. So, Grand Master, you needn’t worry too much."

She only added this last sentence after experimenting for a moment.

Hearing Ye Zhiyao’s words, the Ancestor’s Nascent Soul slammed furiously against her Dantian with even greater force.

But what good did it do? No one besides her could hear it.

Master Xuanming hesitated for a moment, but Ye Zhiyao’s final words were enough to set his mind at ease. He nodded and said, "Very well. We shall do as the Master wishes!"

The corners of Ye Zhiyao’s mouth curled into a nearly invisible smile. "Grand Master," she began, "the Ancestor’s injuries are severe, and his Nascent Soul is not yet in its optimal state. Now would be a good time to procure some high-grade Elixir Pills. I will need to accompany the Ancestor in closed-door cultivation for a while."

"The Elixir Pills are no problem," Master Xuanming said with a frown. "However, the Western Demon Realm has made a major move against us. We need to retaliate. If the Ancestor goes into seclusion, then what about this matter...?"

Ye Zhiyao replied without a moment’s hesitation, "The Ancestor says to leave it in your hands."

’Although I despise Cangming for the endless torment he put me through and I want revenge, I’m not skilled at commanding battles. One wrong move and I might expose myself.’

’Besides, it’s a thankless job. What if I end up provoking Cangming further and he tries to assassinate me again?’

’For safety’s sake, it’s best for me to hide within the sect for a while. I’ll avoid having my secret discovered, and I can use the time to become stronger.’

’And...’ Her gaze darkened. ’When I tested it just now, I discovered I can absorb the power from the Ancestor’s Nascent Soul and make it my own.’

’This Nascent Soul is basically a super-potent Elixir Pill for me now. If I can refine it quickly, I might soon break through to the Divinity Transformation, maybe even Integration or Tribulation Crossing stages!’

Master Xuanming didn’t suspect a thing. After a moment of thought, he could only nod. "Then it seems we have no other choice."

"Master, rest assured. I will make the Western Demon Realm pay for this!"

The situation in the outside world had changed completely. A storm was brewing, and war was on the horizon.

「Three days later.」 Lu Sangjiu and the others had been waiting, and finally, Shen Yuzhao and Luo Linlang began to wake up one by one.

The Abnormal Fire within Shen Yuzhao’s body was temporarily suppressed. Now that his body had healed, he looked perfectly normal, except that he was completely unable to use his Abnormal Fire for the time being.

After all, the Heavenly Punishment Qi was incredibly potent; it had nearly extinguished the Abnormal Fire entirely. With it acting as a seal, it was indeed very difficult for Shen Yuzhao to summon his flame.

Lu Sangjiu couldn’t mention the Heavenly Punishment Qi by name, but as long as she concealed the nature of that energy, she could still explain the rest of the situation clearly enough.

"Basically, Third Senior Brother, you need to get stronger as fast as you can. Before the energy suppressing the Abnormal Fire in your body dissipates, you have to become powerful enough to control the fire on your own. Only then will your body truly be out of danger."

This goal happened to align perfectly with Li Qiancheng’s. While it sounded like a daunting task for both of them, they were both full of motivation, which kept Lu Sangjiu from worrying too much.

The last to awaken was Luo Linlang, who had undergone a Nirvana Rebirth.

After the Nirvana Fire died down, Luo Linlang’s body was like new. All her past injuries, major and minor, had vanished without a trace. Moreover, a powerful new aura could be clearly felt emanating from her.

Luo Linlang herself was still in a daze, only understanding what had happened to her after Lu Sangjiu finished explaining.

After her initial joyful surprise, she immediately looked inward to inspect her body. A strange expression crept onto her face. "...It seems... I suddenly have a Fire Spirit Root inside me now?"

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