raknovel Chapter 68 Let's talk about the Emperor's Banner in its gibberish.
Chapter 68 Let's talk about the Emperor's Banner in its gibberish.
Chapter 72 Let's talk about the Emperor's Banner in its gibberish (4,000 words)
One after another, cultivators woke up: Zhang Yanqiu and his fellow disciples, Qingxuan, the little monk Kongxiang, the mad monk, Lingsu Zhenren, the Si siblings, and the Nascent Soul expert from the royal family.
But everyone looked unwell, clearly indicating that their experience in the illusion was not pleasant.
After waking up, these people sat cross-legged and regulated their breathing, without saying a word.
Yu Zhao secretly observed them and belatedly realized that any one of them could be considered a prodigy.
This desolate tower has gathered so many geniuses together, it's a bit like they're refining poison. She judged that the test on the third level would definitely not be so gentle.
Yu Zhao was certainly not the only smart person; in fact, everyone could see that there was something wrong with the test of the desolate tower, but they were blinded by greed and thought that they could seek wealth and fortune in danger.
However, after experiencing a hallucination, some people came to their senses and their rationality gradually returned.
This person is a mad monk.
The mad monk is a demonic cultivator, and one who managed to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage while still alive. He's definitely a cunning and clever guy, otherwise he would have been tricked to death long ago.
He had been consumed by greed, but now that he had come to his senses, he felt there was something wrong with the abandoned tower.
As a demonic cultivator, he understood demonic cultivators best, and the more he looked at the trial in the desolate tower, the more it seemed to follow the path of demonic cultivators.
He himself was a demonic cultivator, and he knew very well what kind of terrible opportunities demonic cultivators would leave behind.
Those opportunities are all traps; one wrong move and you could die without even knowing how.
He once had a fellow Daoist who obtained an opportunity from an ancient demonic cultivator, but his entire family mysteriously perished within a short period of time, and within a year, the whole family was wiped out.
It was because the opportunity he received was flawed, and how the mad monk was later resolved remains unknown.
Because that fellow Daoist died, the aftermath of his strange experiences remains an eternal mystery.
Thinking of this fellow Daoist, the mad monk couldn't help but shudder. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he couldn't sit still any longer. He got up and went to Yu Zhao and the others.
Seeing him approach, True Immortal Chixia glared at him, her tone unfriendly, and said, "What are you doing here, you fiend? Do you want to test the sharpness of my sword?"
"Fellow Daoist Chixia, now that we are all trapped here, let's not kill each other."
"Pah! Who said we're 'us' or 'them'?" Master Chixia spat, his expression still unfriendly, but he showed no intention of making a move.
She knew in her heart that the other party was right; it would be unwise to fight this devil at this time.
If they were to suffer heavy losses, there was no guarantee that others wouldn't do something. True Immortal Chixia was no novice in the martial world, nor did he believe that righteous cultivators were truly virtuous and upright.
In these ruins, backstabbing is all too common.
Outside, people may care about reputation, but who cares about that when they are in a ruin?
Everyone is vying for treasures and opportunities; this is a struggle for enlightenment, and killing is perfectly normal.
The cultivators throughout the cultivation world tacitly approved of this behavior.
When faced with opportunity, no one can be trusted.
Therefore, True Person Chixia could only verbally vent to the Mad Monk. The Mad Monk understood her thoughts and didn't care. He looked at Yu Zhao and said directly, "Young friend Yu, you must know that we are not in a good situation. Would you be willing to join forces?"
The reason the mad monk asked Yu Zhao was that he knew that the madwoman Chixia was now listening to her newly adopted daughter, and it would be better to talk to her than to talk to the madwoman herself.
Secondly, the mad monk could see that Yu Zhao had a trump card up her sleeve, and he could also see that she was full of bad intentions.
This kind of person is most suitable to be an ally at this time, and Yu Zhao is definitely not simple in origin. Moreover, she has a relationship with those two people in the Dragon Tiger Holy Land, and she can also be associated with Ling Su Zhenren of the Heavenly Gang Holy Gate.
By winning over Yu Zhao, it would be equivalent to simultaneously winning over Zhang Yanqiu and his fellow disciples from the Dragon Tiger Holy Land, as well as Ling Su from the Heavenly Gang Holy Gate.
Although Zhang Yanqiu and his fellow disciples are juniors, they must have life-saving methods given to them by their sect, and Ling Su Zhenren is a renowned Nascent Soul expert.
Only by bringing all these people together can there be hope of breaking the deadlock.
Once the mad monk's greed was suppressed, he instantly revealed the mind and qualities befitting a Nascent Soul demon cultivator.
Upon hearing that he had taken the initiative to discuss cooperation, Yu Zhao couldn't help but think more highly of him. This mad monk was indeed worthy of being a Nascent Soul demon, as he was able to suppress his greed in time.
However, she couldn't just agree to an alliance as soon as the other party came to her, as that would make her seem like she was eager to join them.
Yu Zhao smiled slightly and said in a controlled tone, "Senior is joking. I am just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. How could I be worthy to join forces with you?"
You wouldn't be suggesting that a junior should pave the way for you, would you?
"Young friend Yu."
The mad monk raised his hand and set up an isolation array, saying in a serious tone, "Young friend, let's speak frankly. This place is treacherous, and you know that the so-called opportunity in this desolate tower is probably just a trap."
Our situation is now extremely dire; only by forming an alliance can we find a way out!
"What does Senior want to do?" Yu Zhao asked.
"Kill that self-proclaimed spirit! We can't let her lead us by the nose anymore!"
The mad monk spoke with murderous intent.
As expected of a demonic cultivator, he is indeed clean and efficient.
Yu Zhao was quite satisfied and didn't continue the banter. "That artifact spirit is likely to be highly skilled. How confident are you, Senior?"
"If we join forces, and also bring in those two from the Dragon Tiger Holy Land and Fellow Daoist Ling Su, I am 70% confident."
"They are so focused on finding opportunities that they have been blinded by greed that it is difficult to persuade them."
Yu Zhao voiced her concerns. She had considered killing the woman in white, but everyone else was focused on seizing the opportunity, and if she took action, she couldn't guarantee that someone wouldn't stop her.
If that Nascent Soul stage expert from the Dayan royal family were to intervene, then let alone killing the artifact spirit, even protecting oneself would be a problem.
This is also the situation that the mad monk is worried about, but given the current situation, he judges that if things continue like this, they will sink deeper and deeper, and then it will really be difficult to deal with.
"Young friend, we have no choice but to take a gamble. As for how to persuade them, that depends on your abilities."
Yu Zhao: "————"
You devil, you think you can play games with me like this?
"Senior, if you insist on talking like this, then we can't continue our conversation. I think we should just forget about this alliance."
Yu Zhao would never do anything to hinder someone's opportunity; she could tell that this devil just wanted her to steal the spotlight.
How could she possibly do that?
Human hearts are unpredictable. Even if it were confirmed that the opportunity in this desolate tower was problematic, so what?
What if they know there's a problem but are just stubborn and want to argue?
If she intervenes and tries to stop it, what if the person holds a grudge against her?
It's hard to be a good person these days; just because you help someone doesn't mean they'll be grateful to you.
The mad monk grew impatient: "Young friend, don't be hasty. Let's talk some more. Or perhaps I, the old master Lingsu, should go and persuade him?"
"That's excellent."
Yu Zhao was now satisfied.
The Mad Monk: "???"
Why do I feel like I've been set up?
The mad monk reluctantly removed the isolation array and went to chat with Master Lingsu.
After he left, Master Chixia asked Yu Zhao, "What did that demon talk to you about?"
"He intends to form an alliance with us."
Yu Zhao didn't spell things out too clearly, worried that the woman in white might be eavesdropping in the dark. But True Person Chixia wasn't stupid; she understood what this alliance was all about after a little thought.
She was somewhat worried and reminded Yu Zhao, "Zhao'er, this person is fickle and cannot be trusted completely."
"Don't worry, Mother, I know what's important."
After saying that, Yu Zhao got up and left to find Zhang Yanqiu and Mu Feng.
Persuading the two was not difficult for Yu Zhao. Their cultivation levels were low, and they were more worried about their own lives than about competing for opportunities.
In addition, Zhang Yanqiu recognized Yu Zhao as his junior uncle, and Yu Zhao had saved him many times, so he had great faith in Yu Zhao.
Even without Yu Zhao saying a word, the two of them expressed their willingness to follow his lead.
Soon after, Yu Zhao, True Man Chixia, Shen Yunshu, the Mad Monk, True Man Lingsu and their group, along with Zhang Yanqiu and his fellow disciples, gathered together.
It was clear that the mad monk had persuaded Master Lingsu.
This group was prepared to take action as soon as the white-clad woman who claimed to be the spirit of the artifact reappeared.
As I said before, nobody's a fool. As soon as they got together, the Dayan royal family figured out what this group was up to.
At this moment, the only Nascent Soul cultivator spoke up: "Fellow Daoists, if you wish to prevent us from obtaining this opportunity, then I will not allow it."
The situation that Yu Zhao was most worried about still happened. The opponent was the only Nascent Soul cultivator present. Yu Zhao didn't know how powerful the Nascent Soul cultivator was, but she knew very well that they were no match for him.
As soon as the voice of this Nascent Soul expert faded, the expressions of the Mad Monk and the other Nascent Soul cultivators turned sour.
It's clear they also fear this person.
After hesitating for a moment, the mad monk spoke up: "Senior, with your insight, can't you see that there's something wrong with this opportunity?"
"So what?" This Nascent Soul cultivator was unconvinced. He was full of confidence: "What opportunity doesn't come with a crisis? Besides, what is a crisis for you may not be a crisis for me."
"Gentlemen, if you don't want to take the risk, then stay here. Once I obtain the Desolate Tower, I will guarantee your safety."
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhao and the others realized that the conversation was over; this Nascent Soul cultivator had made up his mind.
The group exchanged glances, weighed their options, and ultimately decided not to take action against him.
The mad monk and other Nascent Soul experts were well aware of how powerful the Deity Transformation stage was; the gap between Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation was even greater than the gap between Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul.
What seems like a mere step away is actually as different as heaven and earth.
Let alone the three Nascent Soul cultivators, even thirty Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't defeat a single Deity Transformation expert.
However, Yu Zhao and her group did not give up completely; they were waiting for an opportunity.
About two hours later, the woman in white reappeared.
"So many people have passed the test of the illusion. It seems that everyone's Dao heart is firm. In that case, the third level will open. I wish you all the best."
As her voice rang out, a staircase to the third floor appeared. At this moment, a cultivator asked, "Senior Spirit, what will happen to those who haven't awakened yet?"
"They will be trapped in the illusion until their physical bodies die."
The woman in white spoke with an extremely indifferent tone, as if she were talking about ants, not human lives.
At that moment, some people were afraid, while others realized that things couldn't continue like this.
So someone mustered up the courage to say, "Senior Spirit, now that we've passed the second trial, shouldn't we be entitled to a reward?"
This remark was echoed by the crowd.
At least the first level had a spell, so why is there nothing on the second level?
This is completely unfair. They are risking their lives. They should be rewarded for passing each level of the test!
The slightly angry voices of the crowd did not annoy the woman in white. As if she had just remembered, she raised her hand and waved it, and jade tablets appeared in front of everyone.
"This is the reward. Don't worry, everyone. Even if you fail to comprehend it this time, it won't kill you."
This immediately calmed the crowd down, and seeing this, Yu Zhao couldn't help but shake his head.
He thought to himself, "These people are hopeless. A little something sweet will appease them."
She grasped the jade pendant, probed it with her divine sense, and the external light screen reacted immediately:
[Detected the incomplete Demonic Artifact Eight Seals of Heaven, now initiating purification—purifying it into the incomplete Demon-Slaying Sword Seal]
Just as Yu Zhao had guessed, the woman in white had given him the cultivation method for the second seal of the Eight Seals of the Heavenly Demon.
But to her surprise, this time the light screen plugin was purified into something else, no longer the Shangqing Three Seals.
Therefore, it seems that the purification effect of the light curtain plugin is completely random.
She closed her eyes and examined the Demon-Slaying Sword Seal. It was an offensive sword formation with no special effects; it was simply for extreme offense.
However, it is only an incomplete version. According to the cultivation method information given by the external light screen, there are a total of five seals for the Demon-Slaying Sword Seal. When cultivated to its extreme, it can kill enemies beyond one's level.
When the formation was set up, the sky was filled with sword shadows, which was quite terrifying.
Yu Zhao found that this thing was quite suitable for her junior sister Shen Yunshu to practice, so she touched Shen Yunshu's brow with her fingertip and transferred it to her.
Shen Yunshu was stunned for a moment. After seeing the cultivation method in her sea of consciousness, she looked at her senior sister and saw her senior sister smile at her. She immediately understood.
Senior sister has once again encountered an opportunity.
Sigh! I owe my senior sister so much more and more, how am I ever going to pay her back?
Shen Yunshu was somewhat troubled, but she quickly put it out of her mind and focused on cultivating the Demon-Slaying Sword Seal. She would deal with repaying her senior sister's karma later; she already owed so much, what difference would it make if she owed another one?
Having too much debt means you don't have to worry.
Moreover, she and her senior sister are practically bound by life and death; the stronger she becomes, the more advantageous it is for her senior sister.
Leaving aside Shen Yunshu's chaotic thoughts at the moment, after transmitting the spell, Yu Zhao sat idly on the ground, looking around aimlessly.
Some people are trying to comprehend the Eight Seals of the Heavenly Demon, while others have entered the third level.
The group from the Dayan royal family entered the third level.
Seeing that they had left, Yu Zhao glanced at the spirit still floating in mid-air. Her eyes darted around, and she had an idea.
So he transmitted his voice to True Person Chixia, "Mother, do you have any formation that can conceal the senses of everyone present?"
"What do you want to do?" Yu Zhao's words startled True Man Chixia, who quickly advised, "Don't act rashly. You alone are no match for that thing."
"Mother, don't worry, she's only a remnant soul now. I'm confident. Can you shield her from others' perception?"
If the opponent had a physical body, Yu Zhao might not have been able to do anything, but since the opponent only had a remnant soul left, Yu Zhao could easily defeat him.
Her Emperor Banner was already starving. Although the Emperor Banner had been cleansed by the light screen cheat, its soul-capturing ability was still there, and she also had thunder magic.
With the Thunder God's Banner, I refuse to believe I can't defeat this artifact spirit.
The only problem is that she doesn't want to reveal too much. If True Immortal Chixia can't shield everyone's senses, then things will get complicated.
She really didn't want to kill someone to cover it up unless it was absolutely necessary.