RBCT Chapter 65 Test of Great Powers, Demonic Spells
Chapter 65 Test of Great Powers, Demonic Spells
Chapter 69 Test of a Powerful Being, Demonic Arts (4,000-word chapter)
After a moment's thought, Yu Zhao spoke directly to Si Xuan. She couldn't bear to fool this innocent girl, so she told her the truth: "Your Highness, my mother and I are from the mountains and country, and we really can't adapt to life in the palace. We appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but we really can't go to the palace."
Yu Zhao isn't stupid; how could she possibly become a lackey of the Dayan Empire?
Even if the Dayan Empire wasn't in decline, its situation was still complex, and she didn't think she had the ability to navigate the power struggles in the court.
Therefore, she resolutely refused to get involved in royal affairs.
Disappointed at being rejected, Si Xuan quickly regained her enthusiasm. "Then you must come visit me at the palace sometime, sister. That should be alright, right?"
"That's certainly possible."
Since the promise didn't cost any money, Yu Zhao just considered it as coaxing the other party.
Whether or not to go in the future is a matter for the future.
After receiving this promise, Si Xuan seemed very happy and chatted with Yu Zhao.
Soon, the silly girl told Yu Zhao everything about herself.
It turns out that this girl and her fifth brother came to this Fallen Demon Valley and the Heavenly Gang Holy Gate for the same reason: to obtain spiritual herbs.
As for what kind of elixir it was, Si Xuan didn't know; she had simply come along.
This made Yu Zhao quite curious. This silly girl was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. How could the royal family let her come along to explore such a dangerous place as the Fallen Demon Valley?
It's obvious that this girl is favored in the royal family, otherwise she wouldn't have developed such an innocent and carefree personality.
But since she's favored, how could they bear to let her take such a risk?
Unless the girl has a compelling reason to be there, in other words, her presence is the only reason this search for medicine might yield any results.
Thinking of this, Yu Zhao carefully examined the other person, trying to discern something unusual about them, but he couldn't.
So Yu Zhao secretly used her divine sense to scan the area. As soon as she did, she felt a scorching aura approaching. This fire-attribute aura was far stronger than that of the Crimson Flame Venerable she had killed.
It seemed capable of burning the heavens and boiling the earth.
Startled, Yu Zhao quickly withdrew his divine sense. Although he didn't detect anything, the appearance of this aura made Yu Zhao realize that this silly girl possessed a great treasure!
Of course, it's also possible that they practice some special cultivation technique.
As expected of royalty, their heritage is truly profound.
Yu Zhao sighed inwardly.
Three beautiful women were chatting together. Most of the time, Si Xuan was talking, Yu Zhao was listening, and Shen Yunshu was glaring at Si Xuan with deep resentment.
But Si Xuan, the carefree girl, didn't notice at all and continued chattering enthusiastically.
This naturally caught the attention of her fifth elder brother, so the young man walked over and greeted Yu Zhao with a very elegant gesture: "Fellow Daoist, I am Si Jingming. My younger sister is naughty and has disturbed you."
"Fellow Daoist Si is too kind. Your younger sister is innocent and carefree, which I like very much. With her around, I am not bored at all, so it is not a disturbance."
Yu Zhao returned the greeting with a smile and then introduced herself: "My name is Yu Zhao, and this is my junior sister, Shen Yunshu."
"Fellow Daoist Yu, Fellow Daoist Shen."
Si Jingming bowed to the two of them again, then glanced at Shen Yunshu, "Fellow Daoist Shen, are you from the Shen family of Zhenbei?"
"I am indeed a member of the Shen family, but I have been expelled from the family."
There was nothing wrong with saying it, and Shen Yunshu readily admitted it.
After Shen Yunshu finished speaking, Yu Zhao noticed a change in Si Jingming's gaze. It wasn't that he looked down on Shen Yunshu, but rather that his expression was quite complicated when he looked at her.
She was curious and felt that Si Jingming and the Shen family must have some kind of relationship, and her curiosity was soon answered.
Upon hearing that Shen Yunshu was a member of the Shen family, Si Xuan suddenly realized, "So Sister Shen is the real heiress who was expelled from the Shen family! In that case, you should have been my fifth sister-in-law!"
These words left Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu completely bewildered.
"Si Xuan, don't talk nonsense!" Si Jingming shouted sternly, which made Si Xuan shrink back. It was obvious that she was a little afraid of her fifth brother.
After disciplining his younger sister, Si Jingming apologized to Shen Yunshu: "Fellow Daoist Shen, please forgive my sister. She was talking nonsense. Please don't hold it against her. I apologize to you on her behalf."
"It's nothing," Shen Yunshu waved her hand, indicating that she didn't care. "I'm more curious about what your sister meant by that."
"It seems you are unaware that I have a marriage agreement with the Shen family, or more precisely, with the eldest daughter of the third branch of the Shen family."
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhao couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly, thinking to himself, "Goodness, my junior sister really has the script of a female protagonist in a female-oriented novel. She's a real or fake heiress, has maximum charm, incredible luck, and a marriage contract with a prince—her buffs are stacked to the max."
Shen Yunshu was disgusted and immediately declared, "Fifth Prince, I have no relation to the Shen family anymore, and my name has been removed from the family register. Therefore, I will not acknowledge this marriage."
"Of course." Si Jingming could hear the displeasure and aloofness in Shen Yunshu's tone, but he didn't care and had no intention of making Shen Yunshu fulfill the marriage contract.
He could only marry the eldest daughter of the third branch of the Shen family. Since Shen Yunshu had been expelled from the family and was no longer the eldest daughter, she was naturally not his fiancée.
He wouldn't have brought this up if it weren't for his sister's sharp tongue.
Seeing that Si Jingming didn't seem to intend to bind her with a marriage contract, Shen Yunshu's expression softened a bit. She thought to herself, "Thank goodness this guy didn't get lustful, otherwise killing a prince would have been a bit troublesome."
Since he won't marry me, who will fulfill the marriage agreement with him?
Is it the fake that took my identity?
Seeing that the trouble wouldn't affect her, Shen Yunshu couldn't suppress her urge to watch the drama unfold, so she asked Si Jingming with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Si, which member of the Shen family will fulfill their marriage agreement with you?"
Hmm, the title has changed back to Fellow Daoist Si.
Si Jingming was amused by the other party's quick change of attitude. Seeing Yu Zhao's curious expression, he smiled and shook his head helplessly, saying, "Are all you women very curious about these kinds of things?"
Despite his complaints, Si Jingming told them the truth. He had a good impression of the two women and was willing to befriend them. Although his sister was unreliable, Si Jingming, as her brother, knew that if his sister had a crush on someone, that person was definitely worth befriending.
This is one of his sister's little-known and strange abilities.
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shen Liyue of the Shen family will become my prince consort."
Upon hearing the name Shen Liyue, Shen Yunshu was quite surprised: "It's her? The Shen family actually agreed to marry her off to you?"
Si Jingming: "I'm not bad either."
This left Shen Yunshu speechless. At that moment, Yu Zhao's voice saved Shen Yunshu from the awkwardness, "Who is this Shen Liyue?"
"Shen Liyue is the number one young talent in the Shen family, and is known as the 'Young Phoenix of the Shen Family'," Shen Yunshu explained. "She is only fifteen years old this year, and has already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage."
"Peak of Foundation Establishment."
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Yu Zhao had initially thought it was a Golden Core stage cultivator, and she had unconsciously looked down on it. Now that her perspective had broadened, she no longer thought that a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator was anything special.
She herself is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, and she's only fifteen, hmm!
As her junior sister, Shen Yunshu knew what Yu Zhao was thinking as soon as she heard her tone. She said helplessly, "Senior sister, the peak of Foundation Establishment is very impressive. Not everyone can achieve such a feat at this age. This person is truly a prodigy."
"If you work harder, you can achieve the same level of success at this age," Yu Zhao said, taking the opportunity to lecture her junior sister.
Shen Yunshu: "————" Can't we have a pleasant conversation?
Seeing the two bickering, Si Jingming and his sister watched with great interest. At this moment, they realized that Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu, the two fellow disciples, were quite interesting. They seemed to live in their own world, and even when they were right next to them, they couldn't seem to fit in.
They must have a very good relationship.
To be honest, the brother and sister were envious; they didn't have friends like that.
At that moment, something strange happened inside the tower.
Suddenly, a woman in white appeared in mid-air. Her appearance attracted the attention of the cultivators, but for a moment no one dared to make a move.
The woman in white surveyed the cultivators below, seemingly quite satisfied: "Not bad, one Nascent Soul cultivator and seven Spirit Transformation cultivators. This time, the opening of the Desolate Tower has been very fruitful."
These words alerted everyone. Si Jingming hurriedly ran to his own Nascent Soul Ancestor with his sister, while Yu Zhao led Shen Yunshu to the Crimson Cloud Immortal.
"Please don't be nervous, everyone. I mean no harm." Seeing that her words had made the atmosphere serious, the woman in white smiled and reassured everyone. Her voice was pleasant and seemed to carry some kind of magical power, which actually made everyone relax a little.
Having calmed the cultivators down, she continued, "I am the spirit of the Desolate Tower. You all came into the Desolate Tower seeking opportunities. Opportunities certainly exist, but you need to pass several tests."
Once all the trials are passed, not only will you receive the inheritance of an unparalleled power, but you will also become the new master of the Desolate Tower!
Her voice suddenly became alluring again, and many people were unsettled upon hearing the words "spirit of the artifact."
Especially cultivators at the Golden Core stage or above.
They knew all too well what level of magic weapon could give birth to a weapon spirit. It was no exaggeration to say that as long as one became the new master of the Desolate Tower, with the power of the Desolate Tower, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be able to break through the encirclement!
At this moment, only Master Chixia, Shen Yunshu, and Yu Zhao were able to control their inner greed.
True Man Chixia, with his unwavering Daoist heart and inherent personality, had little interest in magical treasures.
Shen Yunshu and Yu Zhao, however, felt that something was wrong. They noticed that the guy who claimed to be the spirit of the artifact referred to the magical treasure as the Desolate Tower.
The Desolate Tower is not the real name of this magical artifact. Regardless of whether it was once the treasure of the Taixu Immortal Emperor or the treasure of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor, it should not be called the Desolate Tower.
The fact that the spirit of the artifact is also referred to in this way is problematic in itself.
Furthermore, this desolate tower is inherently eerie, and given the two women's cautious nature, they certainly wouldn't let so-called opportunities cloud their judgment.
They exchanged a glance, then silently took a few steps back, shielding everyone in front of them.
"Senior, what kind of test are you referring to?" someone asked impatiently.
"It seems some young friends are eager to begin. Without further ado, let's begin the first test!"
As the woman in white finished speaking, she waved her hand, and a jade tablet appeared in front of everyone. She then said, "See the jade tablets in front of you? They contain a kind of magic. Whoever can comprehend the magic will pass the test."
Then you can ascend to the second level of the Desolate Tower. However, I must remind you that there are dangers in comprehending this technique, so proceed according to your abilities.
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The cultivators didn't take the advice to "act according to one's ability" to heart at all. As soon as the woman in white finished speaking, some of them couldn't wait to probe the jade tablet with their divine sense and begin to scan the contents.
Yu Zhao didn't move; she was observing the others.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a loud bang rang out, and Yu Zhao watched helplessly as an unlucky man's body exploded, with blood and flesh scattering everywhere like raindrops.
This sudden change startled everyone. Some cultivators realized that there was something wrong with the technique and quickly stopped trying to comprehend it.
"See, I told you there was danger, why didn't you take it seriously?"
Upon seeing someone die, the woman in white wore a sorrowful expression. She raised her hand again and waved it, and the unfortunate man's scattered corpse disappeared. "Fellow Daoists, if you feel that you do not have the ability, you may give up on your own. You can stay here to cultivate. Once the Desolate Tower has chosen a new master, we will send you away."
The cultivators were initially angry, as they hadn't expected the danger the woman in white spoke of to be so deadly. But before they could retaliate, the woman in white had already shut them down.
That way, no one can really criticize or say anything.
After all, they gave us a heads-up from the beginning.
At this point, some cultivators had already decided to give up, but there will always be greedy people, and most of them still chose to continue their comprehension.
Yu Zhao also probed the jade tablet with her divine sense, wanting to see what kind of magic was so dangerous.
The moment Yu Zhao probed with his divine sense, he did not see the cultivation method; there was only a brush mark that looked like a casual scribble in the jade tablet.
The mark is a horizontal line, the kind that's just a casual stroke and doesn't quite reach the desired smoothness.
Yu Zhao: "————"
Goodness, this is really abstract. How is anyone supposed to understand it?
This thing is so dangerous, Yu Zhao didn't want to take the risk. Just as she was about to give up, the light screen cheat appeared again.
[Detected incomplete Demonic Art: Heavenly Demon Eight Seals. Purification initiation begins — Purification to Incomplete Upper Clarity Three Seals]
With the appearance of the light screen plugin, Yu Zhao's mind was filled with a lot of information, namely information about the Eight Heavenly Demon Seals and the Three Shangqing Seals.
These two techniques are like array formations, requiring spiritual energy to be condensed into a seal according to a specific arrangement and combination.
These eight Heavenly Demon Seals are incomplete, but even incomplete, they are still quite terrifying.
Yu Zhao immediately understood that the woman in white had given him one of the eight seals. This seal must be of the same origin as the barrier that blocked the way upstairs, which was why he could use it to open the barrier and enter the second floor.
Of course, that's not the point. The point is that this technique has a problem. Even if you master it completely, it still has a fatal weakness.
Yes, this is very demonic.
It's perfectly normal for demonic techniques and spells to have hidden dangers.
After realizing what was happening, Yu Zhao came to her senses. Seeing that Shen Yunshu had not comprehended it, she was relieved. Just as she was about to think of a way to remind Master Chixia, she saw a miniature complex array appear in Master Chixia's palm.
This is the sign that the first seal has been successfully made.
Master Chixia looked at the array diagram in his palm with great interest, while Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu were dumbfounded.
They consider themselves geniuses, but today they've met someone even more talented.
How long has it been, and this cheap old woman has already figured it out?
This level of comprehension is just too outrageous! Are you really that amazing?
Yu Zhao admitted that she was envious; she also longed to have that kind of understanding!
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