Feeling defeated and unsure of where to go from here, Mei returned home after her failed test, determined to figure out what had gone wrong and how to improve.
As she trained and worked hard, she began to feel like she was going nowhere. No matter how much she trained, she seemed to be getting weaker and her skills were not improving.
Just when she was ready to give up, Mei was approached by a mysterious and powerful cultivator who offered to take her on as a student.
The cultivator, known only as Master Xiu, was a reclusive and eccentric figure, known for his unconventional training methods and his ability to bring out the full potential of his students.
Skeptical at first, Mei eventually agreed to give Master Xiu a chance, hoping that he could help her regain her abilities and get her title back.
Under Master Xiu's guidance, Mei began a rigorous training regimen that pushed her to her limits and beyond. And to her surprise, she began to see improvement almost immediately.
Her skills began to grow and she became stronger and more powerful than she had ever been before. And as she grew, Mei also began to understand the true meaning of cultivation and the importance of balance and discipline.
Finally, after months of hard work, Mei was ready to face the Immortal Council once again and reclaim her title.
As she stood before the council, Mei exuded confidence and strength, and she easily bested her opponents, earning the respect and admiration of the council members.
Feeling proud and accomplished, Mei left the council chambers, knowing that she had come a long way from the defeated cultivator she had been before.
And with the guidance of her new master and her own hard work, she had become a powerful and respected immortal cultivator, ready to take on whatever challenges may come her way. The end.