Chapter 1025: Chapter 648_2

"An Illusion Technique backlash, the renowned Daoist of the Shangguan Family, was backfired by his own Illusion Technique?"

The other figures found it hard to believe.

"Indeed, that is the case."

The figure had evidently been observing the commotion on Lu Qing’s side.

"At the very moment Shangguan Menghe encountered that Ghost Face Mask kid, he unleashed his proud Illusion Technique.

However, unknown how, whether this Ghost Face Mask had extraordinarily strong Divine Soul Power, or possessed some Exotic Treasure that could protect the Divine Soul.

In any case, not only did Shangguan Menghe’s Illusion Technique fail, he even suffered a backlash from it.

Thus, the situation turned into what you see now."

Upon hearing this, the other figures exchanged glances, utterly astonished.

After all, either reason mentioned was extremely rare.

Especially if the Divine Soul was strong enough to withstand and rebound the Illusion Technique of the Shangguan Family’s Daoist.

If true, it would mean this Ghost Face Mask kid’s Divine Soul Power was quite extraordinary, far surpassing common Golden Core Realm ninth-turn experts.

Conversely, if he possessed an Exotic Treasure that could protect the Divine Soul, it’d be more acceptable to them.

After all, despite Exotic Treasures being hard to come by, they do exist in this world.

Regardless of the reason, all mysterious figures viewed the Ghost Face Mask kid with renewed respect.

This kid not only had extraordinary swordsmanship but also a formidable Divine Soul defense.

His strength was such that he could easily be ranked among the top three among this batch of trial contenders.

"It’s a pity; among this batch of trial contenders, there is this anomaly, Cang Jue. Otherwise, this kid might have claimed first place." Someone sighed.

Others fell silent, looking at Lu Qing’s figure, with an expression of mild regret.

Indeed, purely in terms of capability, this Ghost Face Mask kid undoubtedly possessed a shot at the first place.

Unfortunately, this time, there was Cang Jue in the trial.

The power of a high-grade Demon Artifact was too formidable, even if Cang Jue couldn’t fully exert it, it was still enough to dominate over all Golden Core Realms.

"I didn’t expect to encounter an opponent proficient in Illusion Techniques."

Lu Qing gazed at Shangguan Menghe, who knelt in front of him, fully engulfed in the Illusion Technique, and sighed.

This opponent, upon meeting him, immediately unleashed an Illusion Technique, intending to drag his Divine Soul into the Illusion Realm.

But who was Lu Qing?

At this point, his Divine Soul Power had long reached the Golden Core Perfection realm.

Not only had he condensed a Divine Soul Talisman, his forehead acupoint was guarded by a Five Elements Spiritual Pearl.

He had also cultivated the Merit Heavenly Robe, a secret technique specifically for protecting the Divine Soul.

Most importantly, his [Mistaken] Divine Skill was a true Illusion Technique Divine Skill.

It could be said that Shangguan Menghe’s Illusion Technique, let alone pulling him into the Illusion Realm, couldn’t even shake his Divine Soul and was instead backfired into the Illusion Realm himself.

Seeing Shangguan Menghe’s constantly weakening aura, Lu Qing knew that if left to spiral further into the Illusion Realm, his Divine Soul would eventually dissipate and die.

The Illusion Technique, manipulating Heart and Spirit, could harm and kill invisibly, often even more bizarre and terrifying than other Taoist Skills.

Lu Qing pondered for a moment, deciding to only take Shangguan Menghe’s Trial Jade Talisman and Storage Magical Treasure, before flying away.

Before leaving, an invisible Divine Soul Power fell upon Shangguan Menghe, unraveling the illusion around him.

Ten breaths later, Shangguan Menghe awoke from the Illusion Realm, initially dazed, then, recalling something, his eyes filled with terror as he looked around.

But Lu Qing was nowhere to be seen in the surrounding space.

Upon discovering that his Trial Jade Talisman and Storage Magical Treasure had been taken, his expression changed dramatically.

"He spared Shangguan Menghe?"

The mysterious figures in the Mysterious Space were surprised upon witnessing the scene.

"This Ghost Face Mask kid is intriguing; though his swordsmanship, bearing a destructively heavy Sword Intent, is deadly, he hasn’t killed anyone since the trial began, right?"

"Indeed, so far, he has only sought Trial Jade Talismans and hasn’t slain anyone. But before entering the Trial Secret Realm, he did kill three Golden Core Rebels who tried to rob him."

"It seems this kid sticks to his principles, huh?"

"Hmph, merely foolish kindness, the trial’s rules were set for them to kill each other. What does he intend by doing this, showing dissatisfaction towards us?"

"No need to label it as such, we cultivators all have our tempers, and sticking to one’s principles regardless of the changes, is what allows us to walk further on the path of cultivation."

"Look, that Ghost Face Mask kid seems to be heading in Cang Jue’s direction."

"Oh? Now this is getting interesting, let’s see if the boy can arrive before the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter is killed."

"More than that, the Elephant Clan boy seems to be moving in that direction too."

"Now this is going to be a real show, with both the Elephant Clan boy and the Ghost Face Mask kid among the top contenders; working together, might they stand a chance against Cang Jue?"

"Hard to say, Cang Jue possesses a high-grade Demon Artifact, in the Golden Core Realm, it’s hard to say if anyone is up to the task!"

"Not necessarily, even high-grade Demon Artifacts aren’t almighty. Cang Jue’s limited strength prevents perfect control of this precious artifact; that’s a flaw. If they find that flaw, they might stand a chance."

"Might be too late, it seems Cang Jue is about to make a move on the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter."

In the mysterious space, the dozen or so figures focused intently, watching the figures on the screen.

"Luo Xianzi, you don’t need to worry about me, flee now; just find a place, throw away your Trial Jade Talismans, and he won’t be able to track you."

On the other side, seeing the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter heal him, the Daoxu Temple Daoist forced himself to muster a sliver of Divine Soul Power, whispering in transmission.

"There’s no escaping," the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter gently shook her head, "This demon is cunning, he won’t give me the chance; our only path now is a life-and-death duel with him."

If they had discarded all their Trial Jade Talismans while escaping earlier, perhaps they might have had a chance to escape.

Alas, without that resolve, they kept thinking of how to pass this trial, now entangling themselves in an inescapable web.

"Luo Xianzi, you aren’t his match!"

The Daoxu Temple Daoist was anxious, yet his injuries left him unable to do anything.

"At worst, it’s just death; coming onto this path of cultivation, we should have been prepared for this eventuality long ago."

The Biluo Palace Holy Daughter slowly stood up, with a gentle transmission of mana sending the Daoxu Temple Daoist to the ground below.

Cang Jue, upon seeing this, did not stop her, having already marked the small rat with Demonic Qi.

Even though he was gravely injured, barely clinging to life, even at his peak, he’d be unable to escape Cang Jue’s grasp.

On the contrary, letting him lie powerlessly on the ground, watching helplessly as he tormented and humiliated his companion, only added to Cang Jue’s pleasure.

Seeing the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter with her veil and icy aura, a trace of admiration flickered in Cang Jue’s eyes.

"Not bad, you’re somewhat better than that previous weakling. After witnessing my might, you are still willing to raise your battle Will. Among the Human Race I’ve encountered, you are the only one who barely passes.

I will grant you a choice; if you surrender now, grovel and crawl to my feet, begging, I might consider sparing your life to be my concubine."

Hearing his words dripping with mockery, the Daoxu Temple Daoist, lying on the ground, opened his eyes in rage, seething with anger.

In contrast, the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter remained composed: "Evil Demon, don’t bother trying to provoke me with your words. Between us, at most it’s a duel; victory means life, defeat means death!"

"Oh? Should you fall into my hands, then your life and death won’t be up to you. Looks like you’re pretty under that veil; I’ve changed my mind, once captured, I’ll hand you over to serve last time’s demons that answer my call."

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