Chapter 117 (2/2)

Noticing Shui Yun'er's puzzled look, Qi Qiqi put her fist in front of her mouth and coughed twice, awkward.

“Okay, okay, let's not talk about this.”

That's really suspicious.

Although she is full of doubts and curiosity, Shui Yun'er still pressed it all down, not showing anything on her face.

“Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire will be held soon.”

Qi Qiqi's expression is complex, there is self-blame, unwillingness, loss, frustration, and even more so awkwardness.

Shui Yun'er didn't notice that. Her mind is occupied by the words “Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire”.

Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire.

If there is anything else in the world that can match martial pract.i.tioners, then that would only be “martial demons”.

Because martial demons are the only existence that can compete with martial pract.i.tioners, there is Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire. In fact, to put it bluntly, Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire serves for martial pract.i.tioners to acc.u.mulate experience and increase their strength by fighting martial demons.

However, following the heavy blow that the “Martial Disaster” [1] has dealt to the Five Great Sects, in order to recuperate and stay under Imperial Court's radar, many activities and events in Martial World were suspended.

Among the events that were suspended, the most famous are Martial World a.s.sembly and Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire.

However, after five years of hardening, the turbulent aftermath created by the Martial Disaster has gradually subsided. Perhaps it is because of this that the unwilling to remain out of the limelight, long since restless Martial World finally wants to hold a series of activities and events again and return the vibrant Demimonde to the world

Regarding the world, this may be the right att.i.tude, but it also heralds the arrival of troubled times.

This is not something I should concern myself about… Shui Yun'er sighed secretly.

Having said that, Qi Qiqi mentioned Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire, which means…

“We will also send people to partic.i.p.ate?”

Qi Qiqi nodded slowly.

“Although Merak Temple is not as strong as before, but it is still part of the Five Great Sects. According to reason, we cannot be absent from this event.”

It is said that with the exception of Spirit Moon Valley, the first trial by fire of Martial World was a meeting held by the other four sects of the Five Great Sects under the leaders.h.i.+p of One Dao Church [2], and the later Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire was conducted in the same fas.h.i.+on before eventually becoming a custom.

In view of this, Merak Temple as one of the organizers naturally cannot be absent.

“Older Sister Qi, did you select me to partic.i.p.ate in the trial by fire?”

To be honest, Shui Yun'er doesn't like this trial by fire.

No matter how you spin it, or how you call it, the essence is still – killing.

It's just like hunting, cruel and merciless.

“Yes, this is Uncle Teacher Ye – that is, vice-Temple Master Ye's idea. After all, you are a disciple of the Young Ancestor. After taking your circ.u.mstances into account, I think that you fulfill the requirements, and so I agreed.”

It seems that my ident.i.ty has taken care of things. Shui Yun'er instantly understood why Ye Zhen gave her a slot in the trial by fire.

In Martial World where strength is everything, there is nothing that martial pract.i.tioners yearn more than power. They try to improve their strength and advance their realm any way they can in order to gain formidable power and the corresponding benefits that come with it.

To crush the void and live as long as the Heavens, this is something too remote, too indistinct. There aren't many martial pract.i.tioners who work hard towards this goal, as most people know that it is just wishful thinking.

In this way, for martial pract.i.tioners for whom strength is the only truth, Martial Demon Trial by Fire is a G.o.dsend. The experience it brings to martial pract.i.tioners is unparalleled – there is no better way to improve your strength than experiencing life and death battles.

However, resources are forever limited, and the number of Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire slots allocated to each sect is also limited.

As the deeper part of Martial Demon Realm is still an unknown and is regarded as a danger zone, you cannot enter it rashly. Therefore, the trial by fire can only be carried out on its periphery. In this way, whether it is the scope of activity, or the density of martial demons, they are all very small. In order to avoid overcrowding, there is a strict restriction on the number of people who can enter Martial Demon Realm at a time, with a maximum of only 200 people. Although Merak Temple is part of the Five Great Sects, but their quota is only 20 slots.

This ill.u.s.trates how precious Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire qualification is.

In this way, when allocating slots, the first consideration is the qualification of the candidates, followed by other factors.

The reason why Ye Zhen gave Shui Yun'er such a precious slot was probably to give Xue Qilin face.

Of course, Shui Yun'er must at least meet the basic requirements. Otherwise, even if she got the green light from Ye Zhen, Qi Qiqi who is conscientious about everything would never consent.

“What do you think? Do you want to partic.i.p.ate?”

Qi Qiqi peered closely into Shui Yun'er's eyes.

When she saw Shui Yun'er hesitate for a moment, she exhaled in relief as if a big stone was lifted from her chest. Shui Yun'er who is caught in her thoughts of course didn't notice this almost undetectable reaction.

“…Um, if I can, I'll go.”

Although she isn't interested in Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire, and, she who once lost everything, is even disgusted by the essence of the trial by fire. However, Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire is a rare opportunity for her who is pursuing strength. In addition, it represents the kindness of Merak Temple's Temple Master and vice-Temple Master. Since she has brought trouble to Merak Temple, she really is in no position to refuse. If she does refuse, she will be an ingrate.

Therefore she still chose to partic.i.p.ate in Martial Demon Realm Trial by Fire.

After receiving a reply, Qi Qiqi smiled and nodded slowly.

“Okay, I will add your name, Younger Sister Shui. We'll set off three days from now. Don't forget to make preparations.”

Then…

“… I'm going too.”

A monotone voice came from what appears to be far away.

Qi Qiqi and Shui Yun'er looked at each other, and then at the same time turned to look in the direction of the voice.

Next their eyes widened at the same time, struck dumb.

A pet.i.te outline emerged from the shadows of the corridor revolving around Snow-facing Abode.

“Martial Demon Realm… I'm going too.”

There is a majesty that makes it impossible to refuse the speaker in the plain tone.

Underneath the silver moon that looks like a giant disk stands a pet.i.te girl covered in blood.

Her charming face is hidden in the shadows, with only her bright yellow eyes s.h.i.+ning.

[1] – Martial Disaster (灭武之难) seems to be the name of the event that occurred 5 years ago that led to the decline of Merak Temple

[2] – One Dao Church is one of the Five Great Sects

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