Random Recommendation:

“Meng Chong battled Zhou Nongying, and in the end, Meng Chong actually won?!” Master of Books stomped his foot, momentarily stunned before finally reacting.

Within this Secret Pavilion of Opportunity, their Golden Core cultivators were severely suppressed, possessing only the combat strength of Qi Refinement cultivators.

Moreover, they couldn’t utilize their own treasures, only able to cast spells.

In such a situation, Meng Chong, possessing immortal potential, instead held the advantage.

“Perhaps, he also collected quite a few mechanism items.” Master of Books couldn’t help but recall a large door he had encountered earlier.

Unfamiliar with the 《Demonic Bloodline Contamination Art》, he could only gaze at the Treasure Door with a sigh of regret.

“Zhou Nongying, a dignified Golden Core, was actually eliminated by a junior Qi Refinement cultivator. Hmph!” Zheng Danlian’s heart grew increasingly irritated.

Zheng Shuanggou, on the other hand, hastened his journey. Zhou Nongying’s defeat made him even more eager to rendezvous with his companion.

Golden Core cultivator A of the Meng family was overjoyed: “Good! Lord Meng Kui’s vision is truly discerning, no wonder he has been supporting Meng Chong.”

“Is this the might of someone with immortal potential?”

“Eliminating a Golden Core cultivator with Qi Refinement stage, if I had such a battle record, I could boast about it for a lifetime.”

Following the joy, cultivator A of the Meng family harbored many worries.

Although Meng Chong eliminated Zhou Nongying, he must have paid a considerable price.

After such a fierce battle, Meng Chong’s state would inevitably decline, leaving him relatively weakened.

“At this critical moment, Young Master Meng Chong must not encounter other cultivators! I must quickly find him and protect him.”

The Meng family cultivator was very anxious.

Ning Jiufan traveled alone, shuttling through the Secret Pavilion.

He opened a portal and entered the next Secret Pavilion.

Sun Lingtong’s figure slowly emerged.

Like Ning Jiufan, he was looking to rendezvous with Ning Zhuo.

“Must find Little Zhuo as quickly as possible!”

“Without my cover, it will be difficult for him to act. If a battle were to occur, it would be terrible.”

This was because Sun Lingtong was using the name “Ning Zhuo,” and Ning Zhuo corresponded to the “Entry Standard.” If a battle yielded a result, regardless of whether Ning Zhuo won or lost, a notification would be generated, instantly informing everyone.

This constituted a huge flaw!

Sun Lingtong desperately wanted to avoid this flaw.

Ning Zhuo pushed open the door and stepped into the next Secret Pavilion.

His pupils constricted slightly as he saw the chaotic battlefield within the Secret Pavilion, and then he saw a cultivator.

The cultivator’s battle was already nearing its end.

His opponent had only one remaining mechanism python.

This python was coiled around the pedestal, guarding the treasure of this Secret Pavilion.

The sound of Ning Zhuo pushing the door open immediately attracted the side glance of this cultivator.

Ning Zhuo’s heart sank slightly. After a light chuckle, he proactively greeted the cultivator, behaving courteously.

He had encountered a True Disciple of the Purple Firmament Pavilion at the Golden Core stage.

Among so many people, the first one Ning Zhuo encountered was someone he was least familiar with.

Ning Zhuo’s gaze then immediately fixed on the pedestal.

His heart couldn’t help but stir slightly.

A large pile of spirit stones was placed on the pedestal. The quality of the spirit stones was good, mostly mid-grade spirit stones, with a small portion being high-grade.

He subconsciously calculated that if he could possess this pile of spirit stones, it would be extremely helpful for controlling various mechanism creations and for restoring his own magical power!

Using spirit stones to drive various mechanisms was the proper method.

For instance, when Ning Zhuo previously used demonic bloodline contaminated mechanisms to control them, it consumed a lot of his own blood qi.

Using spirit stones would minimize his consumption the most.

The Golden Core cultivator of the Purple Firmament Pavilion narrowed his eyes, temporarily halting his movements and no longer dealing with the last mechanism python.

He held a mechanism short spear in each hand. At this moment, he slowly turned around. As he faced Ning Zhuo, he combined the short spears to form a mechanism long spear taller than himself.

He propped the long spear on the ground, lifting his head slightly: “Junior Ning Zhuo, I am in need of items to carry these spoils.”

“Leave this floating wooden box, and you may leave.”

Ning Zhuo couldn’t help but be stunned, then chuckled lightly: “Just wanting this box is enough?”

“Senior, why don’t you take a look at these.”

Saying so, he reached out and lightly patted the small flying box.

From the small flying box, he took out various Gongfu puppets and spell puppets.

After a few breaths, more than a dozen mechanism creations were released, surrounding Ning Zhuo.

Not only were there puppets, but there were also some beast-type mechanisms. Ning Zhuo even held a mechanism shield in one hand and a mechanism crossbow in the other.

This was truly exaggerated!

The True Disciple of the Purple Firmament Pavilion at the Golden Core stage looked at the formidable lineup opposite him, then looked at the mechanism long spear in his hand. The latter was his only weapon.

With a dull thud, Ning Zhuo took out a mechanism cannon.

The corners of the Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core True Disciple’s eyes twitched.

“Are these all the mechanism items you obtained? Or did you bring them out from the trial room?” The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core True Disciple couldn’t help but ask, his voice becoming hoarse.

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly and spread his hands: “Senior, does that matter?”

“You’ve been fighting for so long, you must be tired.”

“This junior won’t see you off. Feel free to choose any of the portals here. Please leave.”

Saying so, Ning Zhuo gestured with his hand.

The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core True Disciple’s face instantly alternated between green and pale, staring intently at Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo’s smile receded slightly, and his gaze turned cold: “Please.”

“Good, good, good!” The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core True Disciple nodded repeatedly, filled with indignation, but in the end, he still held the mechanism long spear and voluntarily left the Secret Pavilion of Opportunity.

As he left, he slammed the door shut fiercely.

Ning Zhuo, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief.

He had to appear strong.

On one hand, it was for the spirit stones, and on the other hand, it was to avoid a battle.

He was currently in a very inconvenient situation. Only by meeting up with Sun Lingtong could he avoid the flaw of the Palace Examination notification.

“Still have to do my best to collect items and continuously build up my advantage.”

“Letting others fight first and consume each other is most beneficial to me.”

Ning Zhuo waved his hand, and the mechanism creations, like a wave, directly overwhelmed the Qi Refinement stage mechanism python.

He collected the spirit stones, and then controlled the mechanism puppets to quickly clear the battlefield.

Soon, he had finished tidying up and decisively moved on.

郁闷 (yù mèn – depressed, stuffy, frustrated).

Too郁闷 (yù mèn – depressed, stuffy, frustrated)!

At this moment, the Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core True Disciple’s heart was filled with anger.

How long had it been since he had suffered such humiliation? Especially when the other party was merely a Qi Refinement cultivator.

“Even if I’m suppressed at the Qi Refinement stage, in a one-on-one fight, I can still suppress Ning Zhuo completely.”

“The key is that the three sect Supremes’ favoritism and care for the trial disciples are too heavy.”

“This is very unfair!”

Upon thinking that he only had a mechanism long spear while Ning Zhuo had a whole team of mechanism creations, the Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core cultivator almost couldn’t hold back.

The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core was confident: Outside the Secret Pavilion of Opportunity, if he were to deal with Ning Zhuo, he could make the latter cry for his parents with just a slight movement of his finger.

Yet, in this Secret Pavilion of Opportunity, his strength was greatly suppressed.

He secretly bore this grudge in mind, vowing to recover face if given the opportunity in the future.

Just as he was thinking, the portal to his left was pushed open, and two cultivators walked in.

The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core cultivator immediately became vigilant, his gaze shooting over, and he saw Master of Books and Song Fulian.

“It’s you?” The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core relaxed slightly.

Master of Books and Song Fulian, upon seeing him, were overjoyed: “We were looking for you.”

Master of Books immediately began analyzing the situation, proposing an intention to join forces.

“You want to join forces with me? I agree!” The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core immediately nodded in agreement after hearing the implication.

Such a straightforward attitude made Master of Books feel a strong sense of goodwill, feeling that the other party was an understanding person.

The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core continued: “Listen to me, I just met Ning Zhuo and didn’t attack him.”

“Now, the three of us will join forces and eliminate this kid first!”

“Zhu Xuanji’s faction is too powerful. If Ning Zhuo meets up with others, we will no longer have a chance to act.”

Master of Books immediately expressed agreement, turning to ask for Song Fulian’s opinion.

Song Fulian shrugged, indicating that he was more inclined to settle accounts with the people of the Unoccupied Gate. However, since Ning Zhuo was discovered first, it was just his bad luck. Eliminating him first was also a good option.

Thus, after the three Golden Core cultivators formed a simple alliance, they acted together.

The Purple Firmament Pavilion’s Golden Core cultivator led the way, hastily returning along the original path.

At the summit of Fire Persimmon Mountain, amidst the deep clouds.

Meng Kui overlooked the entire volcano.

Fiery demonic beasts emerged in an endless stream, surrounding the isolated island of the Molten Immortal Palace, determined not to leave until it was destroyed.

Meng Kui was completely calm.

Meng Hu was eager to try, and couldn’t help but ask: “Brother, have you detected where the Nascent Soul of the Grand Clarity Palace is hiding? How about I just go and confront him directly?”

“No,” Meng Kui shook his head. “We must wait until the other party shows up and acts first before we can seize a handle, allowing you to publicly appear.”

“Otherwise, if you are the first to emerge and proactively attack, you will surely be severely impeached by the court officials, accusing you of disregarding rules, being lawless, and acting arbitrarily.”

A cultivator’s great power is concentrated within themselves.

A Nascent Soul level cultivator like Meng Hu can single-handedly capture cities and territories, one person like an army.

Any nation’s deployment of troops is done with extreme caution. In a cultivation nation, the deployment of Nascent Soul level cultivators and above is treated with the same attitude.

Meng Hu suddenly moving from one place to another without any notification is like an army suddenly abandoning its post and going to another location.

This kind of behavior undoubtedly makes those in power extremely uneasy and will certainly be suppressed and resisted with full force.

Especially in the Southern Bean Kingdom, where the ruler is weak and the officials are strong, Meng Kui is very clear: if Meng Hu were to act so brazenly, it would inevitably provoke the royal family’s fragile and sensitive nerves, potentially leading to an excessive reaction and heavy suppression of the Meng family.

The reason of demonic beasts attacking the city is also not applicable to Meng Hu.

Because according to the normal process, after Meng Kui knew he couldn’t handle it, he should have reported upwards, allowing the king and the court to deliberate, and then dispatch reinforcements.

This kind of private summoning of one’s own Nascent Soul is greatly against court rules and is highly undesirable. Once done, it will inevitably give people cause for criticism and be collectively attacked by countless people.

The only acceptable excuse is that Meng Hu unexpectedly discovered that a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Grand Clarity Palace was passing through, doing so secretly. Meng Hu was concerned that the other party had some conspiracy or scheme, so he followed them all the way and finally arrived at Fire Persimmon Immortal City.

(End of this chapter)