Chapter 180 - Decision (1/2)

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A figure drenched in its own blood emerged from the slaughter world. In its eyes, an unyielding belief to never concede radiated. As it appeared, the many observers were intrigued. They examined the figure with rapt attention.

”I...did...it…” A tender, feminine voice resounded. Those eyes filled with unyielding belief trembled, returning back to a gaze as soft as water. Ya Qinqan was the first to defeat the ninth level and emerge.

Her ninth level obstacle was thirty-three half step Origin Core cultivators. To overcome this struggle was beyond difficult for her. Her talent, foundation, nor cultivation was the highest possible, but she had one thing that kept her strong - her will.

An unyielding belief and desire to succeed. With this, her comprehension in both her arts and conceptual law jumped an entire level. She experienced a baptism of combat and refinement of her will that drew out her greatest potential.

”To think...she's first.” Yan Zaizen was inwardly shocked. Ya Qinqan always had something special about her, not just her beauty, but this was the first time he personally saw it. As a spectator, he witnessed her entire struggle from start to finish.

It was reminiscent of a hero overcoming struggles and rising above all. Regardless of the obstacle, regardless of the trial, they'll always overcome it.

”This girl has an exceptional will, natural battle instincts, and comprehension under pressure,” Pinaka commented, even she felt disbelief at Ya Qinqan's success. ”My former master once said that those with these characteristics are the worst to make an enemy of and the greatest to make a disciple of.”

”...” Yan Zaizen stayed silent. His emotions were rather complex.

After Ya Qinqan, another left the array. He was a burly man with no pupils in his eyes. He had a ferocity to him and his teeth were silver and sharp. He was a hybrid. His bloodline was mixed with a divine beast and human. If he was simply a divine beast, his cultivation would be at the True Essence Realm at the minimum. Only those hybrids can take human form without being Divine Beasts and typically traveled the Essence Path.

His name was Coorg, the son of Grimm.

”Hmph, coming out second.” Grimm seemed displeased as he coldly snorted but if one saw his eyes, they would see it filled with deep pride. Several others exited, including Shin Xuanji.

Unfortunately, Lin Feilin relied on external methods to protect her life and was taken out of the slaughter array. Others followed suit, leaving only six.

Ya Qinqan, Coorg, Shin Xuanji, Yan Qiu, Xiantu Na, and Wu Zen.

Xiantu Na was the third member of the top beauties in Xiantu Realm and the grandniece of the Xiantu Emperor. Wu Zen was the direct son of the Wu Clan's Ancestor and next in line to take the chief position in the clan.

They were each bloodied from head to toe except Xiantu Na. She looked as if she wasn't touched once in the array.

They were brought away by a mysterious force, cleaned up, and taken to the banquet. All of them were sent before the Xiantu Emperor and the others. The gazes of the top experts were honed on each of their bodies. They were analyzing their features and making considerations. Not as to who will claim the Xiantu Emperor's dao, but who they personally favored. With Xiantu Yu's fall, Xiantu Na was the only choice to them for dao bestowment.

The Xiantu Emperor had a profound gaze as he looked at each one of them, his gaze not lingering on any. ”Congratulations for passing the Xiantu Dao Trials! Your success has determined your astonishing talent, will, and potential. You'll be rewarded accordingly and given the opportunity to join the Xiantu Guard.”

When these words were said, the only one whose eyes lit up in excitement was Croog. As for the others, they add had varied expressions from solemnity to indifference. One could see that they hoped to be selected to possess the Xiantu Emperor's dao. If they had one, they could take their first step towards the heavens.

”As for my selection…” His gaze swept them all once more. This time, he stopped on Shin Xuanji for a moment, his eyes flickering, but it shifted to another. ”Ya Qinqan.”

”...”

”...”

”...”

Everyone was silent. Xiantu Na had a look of disbelief. Croog's eyes widened to the size of eggs. Shin Xuanji glanced curiously over and saw Ya Qinqan's intense reaction of stillness brought about by shock. Yan Qiu pouted her lips but she didn't seem to care much, her gaze subtly looked around for Yan Zaizen's figure. Wu Zen only closed his eyes, his thoughts kept hidden.

The attendants at the banquet and selection were just as silent with similar or even greater reactions.

”Haha. Makes sense.” Yan Zaizen wasn't shocked at his choice after seeing the earlier events. He looked towards the Xiantu Emperor and felt this man truly was interesting.

”His dao is the Mortal Dao of Belief. Ya Qinqan's determination, ruthlessness, and personal belief in herself led her to this moment. Typically, the belief in something or someone else, such as gods or idols, but to have the belief in yourself is definitely more suited.” Pinaka commented with a neutral tone, but she criticized, ”It's only a lower-tier Mortal Dao, not even a peak one.”

Yan Zaizen looked towards Shin Xuanji. From his posture and aura, he had severe indifference towards the selection. It seemed more like a means to an end, but not the end all, be all.

With a light chuckle, he walked over amidst all the surrounding gazes. He arrived next to Shin Xuanji and the others. The Xiantu Emperor's eyes were calm as he looked towards Yan Zaizen obvious sign of disrespect and disruption. As for Yan Zaizen, he didn't even consider the Xiantu Emperor's gaze.

He had an instinctual feeling that this Xiantu Emperor and he would never be allies. They may not be enemies, but this man lived for himself and only himself. It's not that Yan Zaizen disliked this mentality, but it was those eyes filled with endless schemes of benefits that shook his mind.

At first, he intended to travel with the Xiantu Emperor to explore some realm, but now that his cultivation had increased, his instincts were screaming fatal danger whenever he thought of it or looked at the Xiantu Emperor. It was as if he could hear the winds of time inform him that only danger and death awaited him.

He didn't like this feeling. In the end, he decided to decline the Xiantu Emperor's proposal and leave. When he consulted Pinaka about this matter, she informed him that cultivators cultivate the very heavens. The reason why he could feel profound danger in combat, deadly crisis or a draw of some unknown force was due to this. The whispers of heaven.

Acting on and measuring this feeling could lead to both misfortune and fortune, death or life. Yan Zaizen decided to act on this feeling.

”Congratulations, Eighth Brother.” When those words resounded, everyone turned to Shin Xuanji. Shin Xuanji turned around to see Yan Zaizen. His eyes were calm and he remembered the brief moments he had with this man.

The bath.

The forest.

The dungeon.

Now, here.