NOVEL WEB Chapter 711
Chapter 711: Chapter 45 Wei Dongliu Accepts the Test Chapter 711: Chapter 45 Wei Dongliu Accepts the Test “`
As the yin wind and the black fog rolled in, the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword Formation had already descended, completely enveloping the surroundings of the altar.
Countless Sword Qi whirled about, a dense killing intent and malice rushing towards the face, yet a figure burst forth from within, stepping onto the light path ahead of the others-it was none other than that Ling Yunpo from Shushan.
An Zhisu followed closely, and the other cultivators, as if waking from a dream, paid no mind to the Sword Formation as they rushed towards the ascendant light path in a desperate scramble.
Wei Dongliu had no time to attack them, focusing only on operating the Sword Formation at full strength to attack the Shushan elders, covering the cultivators of the Demonic Path as they approached the altar.
“Don’t use Sword Control!
Walk!
Take the light path on foot from the altar!”
Mo Gu True Person let out a cold snort, paying no heed to his commands, and instead led his followers to charge towards the light path by controlling their swords.
Wei Dongliu looked carefully and realized this fellow had retained some caution, not rushing to the front…
Sure enough, two followers charged up the light path using Sword Control and directly collided with the Restrictions.
The repulsion force sent them flying back with blood coming from their mouths and noses.
The three female cultivators of the Heavenly Demon Path had originally been in the second tier but heeding Wei Dongliu’s warning, Yun Zhen True Person, the first to reduce her Sword Control speed, now became even more cautious upon seeing this, first landing on the altar before quickly rushing up the light path.
With these three at the front, the rest of the Demonic Path cultivators followed suit, taking advantage of the elders from Wei Dongliu’s, Nether Ghost Path’s, and Asura Path’s factions to block the attacks from Shushan’s side, all swiftly landing on the altar as well.
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It wasn’t until Mo Gu elder helped his two followers and quickly ascended behind Wen Yang that a Nether Ghost Path elder called out:
“Sect Master Wei, do not delay, hurry up!”
Wei Dongliu did not hesitate, finally charging onto that ascendant light path and continually climbing upwards.
Adding up the several minor accounts before, this counted as his fourth entrance into the palace, a path well-trodden.
Only this time, there were no beautiful companions beside him, ascending alone, which was indeed peaceful.
As Wei Dongliu fell from the light path, he used a spell to ride the black fog smoothly to the ground, simultaneously revealing the appearance of a Demon Lord with fiery red hair and dual pupils.
No sooner had he landed than countless beautiful maidservants surged towards him from all directions.
Wei Dongliu was somewhat surprised, thinking it saved him the trouble of searching…
However, he then realized these beautiful maidservants were all clad in armor and carrying swords, their hands forming the Sword technique, chanting in unison:
“Demon Head, be vanquished!”
Wei Dongliu: ?
Before he could react, he saw the Universe turned upside down beneath him, the Eight Trigrams began to spin, and he was transported to another location.
He found himself seemingly in a dungeon, with rocky ceiling overhead, standing water beneath his feet, and darkness all around.
Then, a True Person came treading across the water, an elderly man in armor and holding a long sword upside down, his eyes shining with Divine Light like thunder, who stared at Wei Dongliu for a moment before frowning and asking:
“You…
what are you?”
Why the insults?
Wei Dongliu remained silent with an icy expression.
The elderly man was silent for a moment before asking again:
“Are you the Abi Devil Lord?
Or human?”
“I am human!” Wei Dongliu responded furiously.
This answer puzzled the True Lord even more.
Knowing the pride of a Demon Lord, he would never admit to being human, but “I” indeed was the Demon Lord’s catchphrase, so…
A human with Abi Devil Lord’s bloodline?
A person with an Innate Primordial Chaos Demonic Body?
With this thought, the True Lord’s demeanor softened, and he cautiously asked:
“What are you doing here?”
“I am the master of the Mortal Life Path, here to claim the seat of the Golden Que,” replied Wei Dongliu.
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“The Golden Que position can only be held by a member of the Human Race,” the True Lord said with a shake of his head, refusing.
“I’ve already said that I am human!” Wei Dongliu frowned and said, “Aren’t you all skilled in Art Calculation?
Simply calculate it and everything will be clear, won’t it?”
Indeed, the True Lord formed a hand seal with one hand and silently calculated for a moment before revealing a surprised expression.
Even though there was the possibility of mixed blood, the results of the Art Calculation were always vague and would not yield very precise outcomes such as “this person is half Human Race, half Demon Race”.
And yet, the result of the Art Calculation now clearly indicated that this person was from the Human Race.
The Golden Que Secret Realm allowed only members of the Human Race to enter for the trials and forbade other races from entering, so how would mixed blood be accounted for?
Naturally, it was according to the result of the Art Calculation.
Regardless, even if this person possessed the bloodline of the Abi Devil Lord, it could not possibly be to a significant degree, and moreover, it was even less likely that this person would consider himself a member of the Demon Race.
If either of these two factors were missing, the Art Calculation result might not have shown him to be of the Human Race.
Upon thinking this, the True Lord dropped his hostile stance and slowly said:
“This old one is known as Shenyue True Lord.”
“This place is the very bottom level of the Golden Que Secret Realm.
If any cultivator who enters violates the prohibition against killing, they will be confined here to face punishment.”
Knowing that no fighting was allowed inside the Golden Que Secret Realm, Wei Dongliu modestly nodded in acknowledgment.
“Since you’ve come here by a twist of fate, you may also face my test,” Shenyue True Lord continued, “However, I must clarify in advance.”
“My test is the most difficult among all the True Lords, and in past years, very few have passed.”
“If you do not wish to participate, you may withdraw now and accept the test of another True Lord.”
Wei Dongliu pondered for a moment and asked:
“The Lord of the Golden Que requires the selection of twelve individuals, does he not?
If no one passes the test of the True Lord, how will the twelve be assembled?”
“That’s simple,” Shenyue True Lord answered, “Since I must oversee the prison here and cannot spare any effort elsewhere, if no one finds this place, I will relinquish my qualification for the Que position to another True Lord to carry out the examination and bestow it upon someone else.”
“Of course, the other True Lords generally gather six people and let them compete against one another…
But here, the test is for you alone.
So think it over carefully before you decide.”
“Let’s give it a try,” Wei Dongliu decisively responded.
After all, trying doesn’t cost a thing!
“Very well,” Shenyue True Lord said, smiling as he stood with his hands behind his back, “Please follow me.”
He led the way deeper into the prison.
Wei Dongliu followed closely, noticing that the prison bars on either side were engraved with various runic scripts, yet the cells were empty.
After walking for a moment, Shenyue True Lord suddenly stopped in front of a cell and said:
“Take a look at this person.”
Wei Dongliu fixed his gaze and saw a slim, young woman slumping inside.
Her head drooped low, her long hair covering her face, masking her features.
A blood-stained iron chain that passed through her shoulder blades bound her to the torture device on the wall.
“This person is the daughter of Dongli City’s lord,” Shenyue True Lord said indifferently, “Dongli City is a major city of the Human Race, and its lord is an old and highly respected senior of our race, who, unfortunately, raised such a double-crosser!
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For lusting after her beloved’s beauty, she divulged secrets to an infiltrator from the Demon Race, causing the Human Race’s army to fall into an abysmal valley, leading to heavy losses.”
“Now she is imprisoned here, with her punishment pending.
According to the law, betraying one’s race is punishable by death, and considering the gravity of her crimes, it wouldn’t be too much to pulverize her with Thunder Method.”
“However, the Lord of Dongli City has privately pleaded with us to spare her wretched life.
Her father is willing to bear guilt and make amends for the remainder of his life in her place.”
“If we pardon her crime, then the collective demise of the Human Race’s army, how tragic that would be?
With no one to take responsibility, public outrage will not subside easily.
Yet, if we are irreconcilably strict in our punishment, I fear that the Lord of Dongli City may have a change of heart.
This person has high status and significant power; the Human Race can’t afford to let such a mighty one grow bitter and disillusioned.”
“I must ask you: how should this woman be dealt with?”
Another cultivator, facing such a moral dilemma, might hesitate for a long time, but what kind of quick thinker was Wei Dongliu?
He immediately spoke without a second thought:
“Find a female prisoner to take her place in death, carry out the execution publicly to appease public anger.
Secretly imprison this one in a hidden location, have her father toil for the Human Race, with any show of negligence, threaten to execute the daughter as a warning!”