Chapter 1057: Grade Four Spiritual Vein (1/2)

As Huang Xiaolong reached the thirtieth heritage tablet, in the hall outside, Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan looked extremely gloomy. From time to time, a hint of malice flickered in the depths of their eyes.

Lu Zhuo pretended to not notice these two people’s mood as his laughter echoed in the hall on more than one occasion.

In the past, there were also times when the top ten disciples were rewarded with the opportunity to comprehend these heritage tablets, but the record in reaching the thirtieth heritage tablet was fifty-three days.

A person like Huang Xiaolong who had reached the thirtieth tablet in twenty days was something that had never appeared before.

Moreover, at this point, Zhao Wuya was still at his thirteenth heritage tablet.

“Lu Zhuo, aren’t you laughing a little too early?” The Elephant Genesis Sect Ancestor finally ran out of patience. Lu Zhuo’s laughter sounded increasingly harsh to his ears in these twenty days. “Huang Xiaolong might comprehend the first thirty heritage tablets at amazing speed but that doesn’t mean he will be as fast in the following tablets.”

Zhu Huan also chimed in, “Who knows, maybe Huang Xiaolong’s progress will stop here at the thirtieth tablet.”

There had been examples in the past of disciples breezing through the earlier heritage tablets, but their progress slowed significantly in the latter stages. Some were stuck at the thirtieth heritage tablet until the end, unable to proceed any further. There were also disciples who started slow but grew progressively faster after the first thirty tablets.

It wasn't a rule that the comprehension of these heritage tablets became more difficult as one progressed, it depended on the person comprehending them.

Lu Zhuo was unperturbed. With a smile on his face, he suggested, “How about we make a little bet?”

Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan were surprised.

“What are we betting? What are the terms?” Ren Changhai asked, a faint frown between his brows.

“Hmm, let's bet a grade four spiritual vein. If I lose, I will give you each one grade four spiritual vein, if you two lose, each of you gives me a grade four spiritual vein.” Lu Zhuo grinned, “If Huang Xiaolong can reach the sixtieth tablet before two months are over, I win. If he cannot do it, then I lose!”

One shouldn't forget that twenty days were already gone. In other words, Huang Xiaolong had to reach the sixtieth heritage tablet in the remaining forty days or it would be Lu Zhuo’s loss.

Comprehending sixty heritage tablets in two months’ time was an impossible feat.

However, with Huang Xiaolong’s performance so far, Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan couldn’t help but hesitate.

After all, a grade four spiritual vein wasn't the same as a grade three spiritual vein. Under normal circumstances, one hundred grade three spiritual veins couldn't be traded for a single grade four spiritual vein.

Some time back when the three of them were at the Extraterritorial Devil Battlefield, they stumbled upon a cultivation dwelling left behind by an ancient master.

According to the joint training’s results, Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan received one grade four spiritual vein each. Both of them were treating the grade four spiritual vein in their possession like a precious treasure.

“What, you don’t dare?” Catching the hesitation in Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan, Lu Zhuo taunted.

“Fine. Lu Zhuo, we’ll make this bet with you! I don’t believe Huang Xiaolong can truly comprehend the sixtieth tablet in a mere two months!” Ren Changhai’s facial muscles tightened as he gritted his teeth. Zhu Huan clenched his fists and agreed as well.

Lu Zhuo merely chuckled and did not say anything to refute, placing his attention toward Huang Xiaolong’s room.

In all honesty, Lu Zhuo had no confidence at all in winning the bet. He had no idea if Huang Xiaolong could comprehend sixty tablets in two months. Thus, he was feeling pangs of regret the moment the words came out of his mouth, anxiety and tension gripping his heart.

It was related to two grade four spiritual veins ah!

If he lost, it was almost the same as asking for his life!

Ren Changhai and Zhu Huan were just as nervous and tense while watching the steel door.

One day had passed, yet there was no movement from room number one.

As more time passed, the steel door of room number two released a bright light, indicating that Zhao Wuya had comprehended his thirteenth heritage tablet and advanced to the fourteenth.

Another day passed without any movement from steel door number one.

Two days! It appeared as if Huang Xiaolong was unable to comprehend the thirtieth heritage tablet!