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Chapter 65: Do you understand the rules! Still a hard bone?
The person in the coffin felt that he simply couldn't understand what was going on in the minds of these people. At first, the little ancestor just asked them to hand in the rewards they got for nothing, and there was no loss for them.
Besides, it was because of Leng Yanran that they got the reward for clearing the first level, and even got the qualification to participate in the second level. But they don't want to?
Now it's good, they should compensate for their foolishness!
"Miss, I don't understand something, why don't you let me just kill them all, once and for all? I also know the strength of the Northern Territory. There is not even a strong man in the Boundless realm. Does miss have any scruples?" The man in the coffin no longer paid any attention to those arrogances, but asked Leng Yanran his doubts.
"You have too many questions."
Leng Yanran raised an eyebrow, showing no intention of explaining herself to the figure in the coffin.
The reason she didn't massacre the entire crowd present was simply due to a single statement from her master. She remembered it vividly—her master had warned her about the balance between merits and karmic obstacles.
Reckless bloodshed could easily lead to the accumulation of negative karma, which would be detrimental to her future endeavors. Her goal wasn't just to reach the Boundless Realm or Divinity Separation Realm; she aimed to achieve the status of an Enlightened Being and accompany her master for an eternity.
To achieve this, she didn't want to mar her path with senseless slaughter, inviting karmic obstacles.
Of course, if someone attempted to act out, she wouldn't mind wiping out one or two sects to serve as a warning to others. While she could let disrespect slide, any insolence directed towards her master wouldn't be forgiven so easily. No amount of karmic obstacles would deter her from reducing them to pieces!
In no time, a small mountain of various rare materials had piled up beneath the figure in the coffin. The quantity was no less than the treasures previously stored within the stone chamber; after all, it was the result of emptying the first stage's treasure vault of the Scarlet Cloud Immortal Palace.
Even Li Shenruo and Wang Yan contributed their rewards conscientiously, without any objections.
"The Second Stage: Talent Assessment?"
After reading through the description of the second stage, Leng Yanran grasped its essence immediately.
On the grand square of the second stage, a formation platform was situated. This formation could assess the participants' talents. Those who met the requirements could proceed.
Leng Yanran didn't rush to start testing. She wanted to understand the qualifications needed to pass this second stage.
"Fairy Leng, how about I take the first step and explore the way for you?"
Seeing this, Wang Yan stepped forward, eager to volunteer. He claimed it was to help pave the way, but in truth, he feared that Li Shenruo's Saint-tier talent would overshadow his own.
If Li Shenruo went first, he'd have no chance at all. Although he could be considered a genius in the Eastern Domain, his talent was merely at the Heaven-tier level compared to Li Shenruo's Saint-tier.
Leng Yanran remained silent, merely nodding slightly to approve his suggestion. She didn't hold much interest in the inheritance of an Immortal, only caring about the rewards of rare materials.
"Thank you for your consideration, Fairy Leng."
Wang Yan was overjoyed when she agreed. He bowed to Leng Yanran and then proceeded towards the testing platform.
Placing his hand on the circular ball of the testing formation, he infused his spiritual energy into it. Text started lighting up beneath the platform: Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heaven. The sequence halted at Heaven-tier talent.
Buzz—
After a ripple of fluctuations, the formation platform produced a Lower-Grade Earth-tier artifact. Simultaneously, the words "Did Not Pass" appeared above the platform.
Wang Yan was initially elated about receiving an Earth-tier artifact, but upon seeing the "Did Not Pass" message, he froze in place.
"I possess Heaven-tier talent, considered top-tier even in the Eastern Domain! Yet I still didn't pass? Are you kidding me? Does this mean only those with Saint-tier talent can inherit the Immortal's legacy!?"
Suppressing his inner frustration, Wang Yan managed not to curse out loud. Realizing that he at least gained a Lower-Grade Earth-tier artifact as a reward, he consoled himself that the journey to the secret realm wasn't in vain.
He had no choice but to step back from the formation platform, quietly collecting the Earth-tier artifact.
"Young man, do you understand the rules? All the treasures here belong to my lady. What do you mean by pocketing a Lower-Grade Earth-tier artifact that belongs to my lady?"
The figure in the coffin had been collecting the rare materials handed over by the participants. Suddenly, he turned his head, narrowing his eyes as he addressed Wang Yan.
"What the hell? Indeed, the first stage was cleared with Fairy Leng's assistance. I handed over my rewards from the first stage. But for the rewards of this second stage, did Fairy Leng contribute anything? Why should I surrender my Lower-Grade Earth-tier artifact again?"
Wang Yan was at a loss. Even though he held the Earth-tier artifact in his possession, he knew its value well. Naturally, he wasn't eager to part with it. Moreover, Leng Yanran hadn't contributed anything to the second stage; his reward came from his own talent!
"Hmm? You're quite bold, little brat!"
Upon hearing Wang Yan daring to retort, the figure in the coffin's face, initially emerald green, darkened with anger. He reached out from a distance, effortlessly grasping Wang Yan's neck, allowing him to struggle in the air.
Smack! Smack! Smack—
A hand slapped across Wang Yan's face from a distance, sending a series of sharp sounds reverberating through the air. Echoes of each smack left the onlookers shivering and tense.
"Will you surrender or not?"
While striking Wang Yan, the figure in the coffin questioned whether he was willing to surrender his treasure.
"Young man, you're quite the tough nut. Even after a thorough beating, you haven't uttered a single plea for mercy. I admire your determination. Very well, I shall grant you a dignified death."
A hint of respect appeared in the figure's eyes, impressed by Wang Yan's unyielding spirit. Deciding not to continue humiliating him, the figure was prepared to take action and snap his neck.
Though Fairy Leng forbade him from slaughtering all present, catching a scapegoat to serve as an example was not a major issue. This way, the others wouldn't dare cause trouble later!
"Senior, please hold on! Have you considered the fact that he can't speak or beg for mercy while you're choking him?"
Just as the figure in the coffin was about to act on Wang Yan, Li Shenruo, also a prominent figure from the Eastern Domain, couldn't bear to watch any longer. She hurriedly intervened.
Casting a quick glance at Wang Yan, who was being strangled and growing increasingly weak as he struggled in mid-air, his face turning purplish-blue with bloodshot eyes, she realized this wasn't the unyielding spirit they believed him to be. Instead, he was rendered speechless by the strangulation.
"Oh? Cough cough, my oversight. I see now."