"A minor trick, hardly comparable to Senior Brother Wei’s profound foundation."
Qin Xuan’s reply was perfectly composed. "I wonder, what brings Senior Brother here today?"
"The next stage of the Demon Child trial will be held in the Reincarnation Hall. We are to challenge the Nine Prisons Reincarnation Tower."
Wei Qingyi had just dropped a bombshell.
"The Reincarnation Hall?" Qin Xuan’s heart skipped a beat, and his expression instantly soured.
"Does this an our Demon Child trial is going to be held in the Reincarnation Tower?"
He rembered reading about it in the Holy Sect’s Scripture Pavilion.
This hall was one of the Holy Sect’s greatest mysteries. Rumor had it that it was inextricably linked to the Reincarnation Marks governing the life and death of Demon Cultivators. It was said to have been built by a great power from ancient tis, modeled after the Netherworld Reincarnation.
At its core was the Nine Prisons Reincarnation Tower.
"Correct. It seems Junior Brother Qin is already aware. That makes things easier."
Wei Qingyi explained, "The Nine Prisons Reincarnation Tower was supposedly forged by a Great Divine Ability User from ancient tis, who used a fragnt of the Nine Netherworld. The tower has nine floors. Each floor is a level of Purgatory, corresponding to nine different tribulations of reincarnation."
"Within the tower, your Dao Heart will be interrogated and your Divine Soul will be tempered. It reflects the sins of your past and present lives. If you can make it through, the benefits to your Divine Soul and Dao Heart are beyond words. You might even glimpse a secret of reincarnation."
"Chen Xuanba—Master Chen himself—found his opportunity to reach the Golden Core realm inside that very tower!"
But Qin Xuan retorted, "And what if you can’t make it through?"
Wei Qingyi chuckled slyly.
"If you fail, best-case scenario, your Divine Soul is damaged. Worst-case, you beco lost in the Reincarnation Illusion Realm, trapped for all eternity."
"Of course, the Venerable Lords of the Holy Sect will ensure our safety, so don’t worry."
Hearing this, Qin Xuan finally let out a sigh of relief.
Wei Qingyi paused, giving Qin Xuan a strange look.
"However, you have to pay a fee to challenge the tower. The First Level costs twenty million low-grade spirit stones."
"How much?!"
Qin Xuan almost thought he had misheard, his voice rising in disbelief.
"Twenty million low-grade spirit stones?!"
’Fucking hell, I have to pay to participate in a Sect trial?’
That was equivalent to twenty thousand mid-grade spirit stones, enough to bankrupt an ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivator.
Wei Qingyi seed to have anticipated this reaction and gave a wry smile. "Maintaining the Reincarnation Hall, especially invoking the Power of Reincarnation, consus an enormous amount of energy. This rule is ancient, not aid at you alone. Everyone who wishes to challenge the tower must pay."
"That’s why I’m giving you a heads-up now. It would be pretty awkward if you showed up at the Reincarnation Tower and couldn’t co up with the money."
"Your own embarrassnt would be a small matter, but Master Chen would be deeply shad."
Wei Qingyi added, making a point to warn him.
...
After seeing Wei Qingyi off, Qin Xuan’s brow was deeply furrowed.
Although he was wealthier than the average Purple Mansion Cultivator, he was nowhere near possessing twenty million low-grade spirit stones.
The new year’s taxes from the Huaizhong Altar had not yet been collected. Even if he factored in that expected inco, he would still be short at least eight million low-grade spirit stones!
’I have to get my hands on the Spirit Stones as soon as possible...’
A glint appeared in Qin Xuan’s eyes as he suddenly rembered the Golden-Breaking Blood Talisman he had once taught to the Low-Tier Disciples.
With this thought, Qin Xuan’s figure flickered, and he arrived at the Blood Loan Money Shop.
He had intended to find the Steward he knew, Gao Fengliang, to discuss taking out a loan against future tax revenue or a Magical Treasure. However, he learned that Gao Fengliang was out and had not yet returned.
Just as Qin Xuan was considering whether to return another day, a fluctuation of Spiritual Power from a simple Cave Mansion nearby caught his attention.
The aura was incomparably sharp, carrying with it a decisiveness that seed capable of severing all things.
CLANG—!
An ear-piercing tallic cry resounded through the area!
The Cave Mansion’s Restriction wasn’t fully closed, and a ray of crimson-gold sword light flashed within.
Wherever the sword light passed, countless web-like, dark-golden fissures appeared in the void, as if space itself were being torn asunder by the sharp force!
"Blood Talisman: Broken Gold!"
With a clear cry, the Crimson Gold Sword Aura flared. The dark-golden fissures spun wildly in its wake, emitting a grating KRA-CHA sound.
A large bluestone boulder inside the Cave Mansion, used for testing, was completely frozen in place by this formless, sharp power.
Its shattering process was montarily suspended before it disintegrated into fine dust!
"Excellent!" Qin Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim in praise.
’So there’s a Qi Cultivation Cultivator at the Blood Loan Money Shop who also inherited the legacy of the Giant Spirit Blood Demon?’
The power of this Golden-Breaking Blood Talisman had actually grazed the very surface of "Breaking Rules."
Although it was incredibly faint, for a disciple in the Qi Cultivation Stage, this was an exceptionally rare achievent.
Of course, it was still far inferior to what Qin Xuan himself had achieved.
Just as Qin Xuan was wondering who it could be...
...a young disciple erged from the Cave Mansion. It was Gao Hai, the son of Gao Fengliang.
Gao Hai was stunned for a mont when he saw Qin Xuan, then he beca overjoyed and hurriedly bowed.
"Disciple Gao Hai greets Junior Martial Uncle Qin!"
"Junior Martial Uncle, the Golden-Breaking Blood Talisman you taught is incredible! With it, I was able to obtain the inheritance in the Blood Pool Sword Tomb with hardly any effort."
"I just finished mastering it, and several of my close friends and fellow disciples are eager to learn. I was just fretting over how I could possibly explain all its intricacies!"
An idea sparked in Qin Xuan’s mind, but his expression remained impassive. "Oh? You wish to teach this Talisman to others?"
Gao Hai puffed out his chest and said excitedly, "Yes, Junior Martial Uncle! You can count on ! Senior Sister Fan and the others have been envious for a long ti. As long as you give your permission, we’re willing to pay a fee to learn!"
Qin Xuan smiled slightly. ’This is an unexpected boon.’
"You may teach it, but this Talisman is my own unique, improved version. Its value is extraordinary..."
Gao Hai caught on imdiately and lowered his voice. "Don’t worry, Junior Martial Uncle, we understand how it works! How about this much per person?"
He made a hand gesture.
"Acceptable," Qin Xuan nodded.
Overjoyed, Gao Hai imdiately inscribed a Communication Talisman.
’He’s a capable young man, no wonder he’s held in high regard by Master Gao.’
Watching the Magic Talisman transform into a streak of light, Qin Xuan felt a little more at ease.
’If I can use this opportunity to collect a batch of tuition fees, and add that to the future tax revenue from the Huaizhong Altar, I might just be able to scrape together enough Spirit Stones for the First Level of the Reincarnation Tower.’
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