Whoosh –

Whoosh –

Whoosh –

One by one, Black Demon Sect cultivators started to flee from the square like a pack of panicked little rabbits. But before they could sneak away, numerous Punishment Division cultivators appeared all around.

Blue veins popped up on the Chief Elder’s forehead. “Capture everyone; don’t let a single one escape!” The Sealed Pagoda was a legend within the Black Demon Sect. Although everyone knew that there was a terrifying treasure within the sect, just what did it look like? Where was it? These things were always kept a secret.

But now, these secrets were more or less exposed by Qin Yu. The Chief Elder was enraged but he couldn’t help but feel his heart sink.

Yao Bin’s attitude was far too poor!

The Punishment Division began to move. Every cultivator that had been in the square didn’t even attempt to resist or give excuses. They obediently allowed themselves to be tied up and led away under custody. However, their hearts were still bleeding tears.

A stone fell from the skies and just happened to hit them in the head…this was the general feeling that everyone shared. At this moment they were feeling aggrieved and helpless and their moods were filled with despair.

The Chief Elder took a deep breath and coldly said, “Yao Bin, I have no idea where you obtained this information from. Since we all know, let’s speak honestly about it. Allow me to share some data with you. The Sealed Pagoda has been left in the hands of the Black Demon Sect for tens of thousands of years. According to the complete records we possess, the sect has attempted to pass it 137 times. Out of everyone that tried, the strongest one had a cultivation as the peak of the Blue Sea and there were over 30 alchemy Grand Authorities. As for the others, they all had their own respective accomplishments where they stood out. What they all shared in common was that their divine sense was potent and their mortal bodies were tyrannical. There were even some that had awakened all sorts of powerful bloodlines. Yet, without exception, every single person that tried failed completely and they all died pitiful deaths.

“So for all these years, the Black Demon Sect has stopped any and all further attempts. Reflect upon this information and ask yourself this question, out of the 137 powerhouses that were chosen from my Black Demon Sect over tens of thousands of years, do you think you are stronger than them? To have the Sealed Pagoda recognize a master, that is ten chances of death and not a single chance of survival. Yao Bin, in order to join the Demon Ascension Gate, is all that really worth it?”

Qin Yu fell silent for a moment. “Chief Elder, you have explained things clearly to me, but I still wish to try it.”

The Chief Elder roared, “You are seeking death!” His gaze was cold and gloomy. “Don’t forget, this is the Black Demon Sect. As long as I don’t give permission, there is nothing you can do.”

Qin Yu nodded. “Chief Elder is correct. But, I have noticed something. From the moment you arrived, no matter how angry you were, you haven’t yet taken a single step forward. It’s like this small square has an invisible barrier that hinders you. If I had to take a guess it would be related to this Sealed Pagoda, right?”

The Chief Elder’s pupils shrank. He forced himself to not reveal a shocked expression, but his stiffened figure already indicated his answer.

Qin Yu smiled. “As I thought, my guess was correct.”

The Sealed Pagoda was the inheritance treasure of the Demonic Path’s 13th branch, the Myriad Poison Sect. Its greatest directive was clearly to choose a new qualified master and reestablish the Myriad Poison Sect.

Although he didn’t know why the Sealed Pagoda appeared in the Black Demon Sect, it was clear that the Black Demon Sect only had the rights to preserve it. If someone wanted to try and have it recognize a master, then whether that person failed or not, this was something that the Sealed Pagoda would want to happen. If anyone tried to stop someone from doing so, then that would be a clear violation of the Sealed Pagoda’s greatest directive.

But even with all of that, he still had to thank the Soul Summoning Bell in his soul space. Only through the Soul Summoning Bell was he able to feel the faint aura fluctuations coming from the Sealed Pagoda. These fluctuations were proof that the Sealed Pagoda was ‘observing him’ at the moment. In addition to the Chief Elder’s cautious actions, this led to his previous assumption.

And now it looked like he had been correct. Standing beneath the Sealed Pagoda, there was no one that could stop him from trying to have it recognize a master. No one from the Black Demon Sect was willing to see a Sealed Pagoda that had gone crazy.

The Chief Elder was just about to speak but he was interrupted by others. “Yao Bin, you truly are smart, but smart people tend to be overconfident, and overconfidence often leads to death.”

Tie Qianqiu’s figure appeared. His complexion was still and blank, like an ancient well that had never seen a wave. But, these high-level figures were often good at concealing their emotions. At this moment, he was likely wishing he could tear Qin Yu into 800 pieces and then fry him in chili oil!

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. “Greetings, Sect Master.” He straightened himself, a helpless expression on his face. “I am well aware of how terrifying the Sealed Pagoda is. If it weren’t for the fact that I had no other choice, I wouldn’t be willing to take such a risk. But, I have to participate in the Demon Ascension Gate. If Sect Master doesn’t allow it, this is the only path I can take.”

Tie Qianqiu had a faint expression. “Could it be that the vow I gave you cannot measure up to a hundred years of time?”

Qin Yu said, “Perhaps in the eyes of others, Sect Master has already shown me extreme grace and tolerance. But, it isn’t something I wish for.”

Tie Qianqiu fell silent for a long time. He finally said, “Grandmaster Yao, all things can be discussed. If you wish to participate in the Demon Ascension Gate, that is something I might allow. How about we sit down and have a talk?”

Qin Yu shook his head. “I cannot trust Sect Master.”

With this sentence, all hopes of persuasion were severed.

The Chief Elder was furious. “Yao Bin, don’t be so insolent! Do you really think the Black Demon Sect has no means to capture you?”

Qin Yu earnestly thought about it. “Perhaps you do, but if you use such methods it will surely be troublesome. And, it might even cause serious repercussions.”

“You…” The Chief Elder’s face flushed red.

Tie Qianqiu coldly said, “It seems that Grandmaster Yao has already made his decision. Then, I will no longer try to change your mind. But, allow me to give grandmaster some advice. If you feel that anything is wrong then you should instantly withdraw. I may be able to preserve your life.”

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. “Thank you, Sect Master.”

He turned around and took a step out.

Space rippled in front of the Sealed Pagoda, as if an invisible door had opened. Qin Yu’s figure submerged within.

The Chief Elder bowed. “Sect Master, please punish me!”

Tie Qianqiu coldly sneered. “If Yao Bin dies, I will.” He looked at the Sealed Pagoda, a cloudy expression in his eyes. But, there was also a hint of hesitation.

Yao Bin had a tyrannical cultivation and he also had a clear understanding of the Sealed Pagoda’s risks. Even so, he still dared to attempt it in this situation. Could it really be that he was confident he could pass?

But how was this possible?

With the destruction of the Myriad Poison Sect, no one knew what the inside of the Sealed Pagoda was like. This was because afterwards, all those that entered to try and have it recognize them as its master died.

Qin Yu lightly frowned. He swept his eyes around; he wouldn’t lower his guard just because he had the little blue lamp. The little blue lamp had an overbearing ability to dispel poisons and give him poison immunity, but it actually couldn’t help him resist other types of attacks…if this Sealed Pagoda was the Myriad Poison Sect’s supreme treasure, then it likely possessed powers that were more than just poisons.

What he saw before him was a vast gray world. Countless masses of air floated like quiet bubbles, giving off an ephemeral dreamlike feeling

The deathly silence within the Sealed Pagoda wasn’t beyond Qin Yu’s expectations, but it was just too quiet here. Yet just as this thought came, a sudden wind blew across this gray world. The endless bubbles of air drifted along the wind as if they were weightless.

A nearby air mass approached him. After a moment of hesitation, Qin Yu chose not to avoid it. If he had to say there was something strange with the world within the Sealed Pagoda, it had to be these air masses all around. If so, he might as well give them a try and see what they were hiding.

Taking a step back, he was currently at the outermost edges of the Sealed Pagoda’s world. Even if there were dangers, they shouldn’t be fatal.

Puff –

When the air mass came into contact with Qin Yu, it dispersed across his body and entered him through his pores, fusing into his body. Qin Yu closed his eyes and a light black gas appeared across his face, slowly wriggling about like a living creature.

But soon, this black gas disappeared, rapidly melting away like snow beneath the summer sun.

Qin Yu’s eyes flashed open, a sharp light in his eyes. This was indeed poison!

If his senses weren’t wrong, this should be a type of poison called Ask the Heart. It made a cultivator's mind fall into chaos and trapped them in a dreamland they couldn’t escape. In the end their meridians would reverse and they would die.

This poison was overbearing, but it wasn’t too dangerous. Even without the little blue lamp, he could still resolve it himself. But, he couldn’t forget that this was only the very edge of the Sealed Pagoda’s space. Moreover, there were so many air masses that it was impossible to count them. If it were anyone else, these rapidly moving air bubbles would make it difficult for them to travel through.

He tested the air bubbles several more times. Without exception, every single one was poison. Qin Yu smiled. Since he had determined these air masses were all poisons, then this seemingly terrifying space was nothing but a flat and easy road to him.

Shua –

Qin Yu’s figure flashed. He rushed forward, not evading at all. He rammed into every air bubble in his way and all of them fused into his body. There were countless poisons of various complex varieties that were almost impossible to imagine.

But when these poisons threateningly drilled into Qin Yu’s body, all of their arrogance disappeared and they became like docile little lamps. An invisible strength imprisoned them, forcing them to fuse into the index finger of Qin Yu’s right hand. It caused his fingertip to shine with a faint halo of light.

At the small square.

Tie Qianqiu was as silent as a rock. He quietly approached the Sealed Pagoda. Now that Qin Yu had entered, the examination for recognizing a master had begun. Because of this, he wouldn’t encounter the repulsion of the treasure if he approached at this time.

He flicked his sleeves and strong winds swept out. All of the vines and branches that wrapped around the pagoda were blasted away, revealing its true and complete appearance.

Countless withered leaves fell down, but none of them left behind even the smallest trace on the surface of the Sealed Pagoda. At this time, exposed beneath the bright sunlight, the entire Sealed Pagoda sparkled and emanated light!

Within the pure white, a black dot appeared at the base of the Sealed Pagoda.

Tie Qianqiu’s eyes fell on the black dot. “Yao Bin…” As he spoke, the ground beneath his feet broke apart and small fissures spread outwards like a growing spider web.