sbdcsierra Chapter 212 Accepting the Test
Chapter 212 Accepting the Test
Chapter 212 Accepting the Test
Among those who came up before, none had ever done anything like Qin Zhongshan, who actually used his own true energy to suppress the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving.
It's not that Xue Bahuang's cultivation level is insufficient to suppress the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving. It's just that this Dragon Soul Stone Carving is a treasure passed down from the founding emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty, and everyone harbors some apprehension towards it. No one is as audacious as Qin Zhongshan.
"It seems this guy has figured out the method of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving." Xue Bahuang said when he saw this scene.
Although he had always disliked Qin Zhongshan, he had to admit that Qin Zhongshan was a first-rate person in terms of both talent and character.
"Brother Xue, what secrets lie within this Dragon Soul Stone Carving?" Lin Fei couldn't help but ask.
Of those present, only Li Liuyu and Xue Bahuang passed the test of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving. Li Liuyu was still somewhat bewildered; it seemed only Xue Bahuang could explain the mystery of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving.
Xue Bahuang pondered for a moment, then said, "This Dragon Soul Stone Carving seems to have its own internal space. The strength of that space depends on each person's cultivation level. When the red light envelops you, your consciousness is drawn into that space."
“Everyone sees different things within that space. Before, Young Master Qinglian saw an illusion of the Qinglian Sword Immortal. But what I saw was the Path of Asura.” Xue Bahuang continued, “In that space carved in the Dragon Soul Stone, one’s own cultivation level is not necessarily important. Being able to overcome the illusions one sees is the most important thing.”
His eyes were fixed on Qin Zhongshan, who was using his own cultivation to suppress the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving, and he said, "Of course, all of this is just my conjecture. But now this guy has obviously taken another step forward, and he doesn't even want to go into that illusion space. He is not only defeating the illusion, but also defeating himself."
The biggest characteristic of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving, which is also its biggest drawback, is that the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving will change depending on the cultivation level of the person who created it.
The stronger the cultivator's cultivation level, the stronger the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving. The weaker the cultivator's cultivation level, the weaker the power emitted by the Dragon Soul Stone Carving.
Those who underwent the test had to overcome the illusions they saw, which is why some people were so frightened by their own illusions that they wet their pants.
Li Liuyu, the "Green Lotus Prince," and Xue Bahuang both overcame their illusions and successfully passed the test of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving.
At this moment, Qin Zhongshan went even further than the other two. He not only had to overcome his own illusions, but also his own true self.
Because the power emitted by the Dragon Soul Stone Carving itself cannot exceed that of the person being tested. As long as Qin Zhongshan can overcome his own limitations, the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving will be powerless against him. It cannot even pull his consciousness into the illusionary realm of the stone tablet!
Inside the arena, Qin Zhongshan's power was constantly increasing, and the demonic energy around him was becoming increasingly intense. Those with slightly lower cultivation levels couldn't help but retreat a considerable distance, not daring to get too close to Qin Zhongshan.
Because if you get close to him, you will feel uneasy, and even a wicked and bloodthirsty desire will rise from the depths of your heart.
As Qin Zhongshan's demonic energy grew stronger, so did the power of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving. The two were locked in a stalemate; Qin Zhongshan could not subdue the Dragon Soul Stone Carving, and the Dragon Soul Stone Carving could not pull Qin Zhongshan's consciousness into its stone tablet space.
The crimson dragon on the Dragon Soul Stone Carving had a faint wisp of black energy appearing on its body, as if it had been assimilated by Qin Zhongshan's astonishing demonic energy.
"Enough!" Just then, Emperor Liu Xun of Han suddenly spoke. He reached out and slapped the stone tablet, and the red light emanating from it instantly disappeared.
"Qin Zhongshan, you have passed the test!" Liu Xun stared at Qin Zhongshan and said, enunciating each word clearly.
"Thank you." Qin Zhongshan bowed slightly without expression, then turned and retreated.
"It seems that the Qin family is destined to be the Northern Han's imperial son-in-law." Xue Bahuang chuckled from below, not minding at all that Qin Zhongshan had performed better than him: "It seems that the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is going to be mine!"
Among those who went up next, the top ten on the Wind and Cloud Ranking—Yu Pan Daoist of the Pangu Sect and Zhi Zhen Monk of the Vajra Temple—both passed the test of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving. However, it was quite surprising that Dong Wuhen of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor and Tian Guishan of the Divine Sword Manor, both top ten on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, failed the test.
The powerful Xiang Boyue didn't even participate, seemingly quite disdainful of the so-called Dragon Soul Stone Carving.
But even among those who passed the test, none were able to perform better than Qin Zhongshan had.
Among the current top ten on the popularity list, apart from Xiang Boyue who has no intention of going up, Qin Zhongshan, the "Demon Emperor of Chaos," should be ranked first among those who passed the Dragon Soul Stone Carving test.
"Old Du, go up and give it a try. We can't let this devil win!" Li Liuyu said to Du Zizhan. They didn't care about the title of the Northern Han prince consort, but with so many righteous people here, it was disheartening to see a devil like Qin Zhongshan win first place.
Nowadays, apart from Du Zizhan, who is in the top ten of the popularity rankings, there are no other upright people who can be considered worthy of mention.
"Alright, I'll go up and give it a try!" Du Zizhan sighed and walked out from the crowd.
Du Zizhan himself had no desire to fight. He had no interest in either the Northern Han imperial son-in-law position, the Dinghai Pearl, or the Liuding Liujia Cauldron.
The Du family of Jiangxia cultivates the Way of Benevolence and Sagehood, and does not rely on external things. Even the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl would not be of much use to Du Zizhan.
But as Li Liuyu said, with so many righteous people here, we must not let Qin Zhongshan, that devil, take the lead and win first place.
Du Zizhan stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Emperor Liu Xun of Han, and said, "Du Zizhan of Jiangxia is willing to accept the test of the Dragon Soul Stone Carving."
"So you are a descendant of the sage benevolent ruler." Emperor Liu Xun of Han smiled and nodded: "Good, then are you ready!"
Du Zizhan stood still, his hands hanging naturally at his sides. He took a deep breath before saying, "Your Majesty, please activate the Dragon Soul Stone Carving!"
In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Du Zizhan.
He was the last person in the righteous path who might be able to challenge Qin Zhongshan's previous performance. Although the strength of the Dragon Soul Stone Tablet varied depending on the cultivator's level, without the strength of the Seven Apertures Realm, challenging Qin Zhongshan would likely be impossible.
Emperor Liu Xun of Han raised his hand and slapped it onto the Dragon Soul Stone Carving.