Chapter 15 : Miracle 1 (2/2)

“From the creation of the sect, the forest has never been ineffective. I will go and check.”

Finishing his words, he personally entered the Chaotic Heart Forest.

Yu He was indeed formidable, befitting of his Grand Protector status. His willpower was substantial, and he easily made it through the first nine levels. Reaching level ten, his speed decreased.

A loud noise roared through the air; Yu He could not go through the entire forest. He was kicked out before reaching the eleventh level.

“The Chaotic Heart Forest did not lose its power.”

Yu He stated this with complete confidence. He stared at Li Qi Ye with curious eyes, not understanding the event that had transpired.

Li Qi Ye, who was only thirteen years old, was capable of finishing the Chaotic Heart Forest? Unless there was a mysterious force at work here. Otherwise, his cultivation willpower was immutable. However, a mere thirteen year old boy could not have this level of willpower. It required centuries and millenniums to have such a mind. Although he has a mortal body and low innate talents; with his willpower alone, it was only a matter of time before he became a Virtuous Paragon.

“You, are you carrying a sacred treasure?”

Protector Hua inquired.

“That has to be the case.”

Xu Hui raises his voice.

“The Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect is an Immortal Emperor level sect; maybe he is hiding an Immortal Emperor’s sacred treasure.”

This was indeed the most logical explanation. Right now, everyone was thinking that this was the case. Ultimately, even though the sect was weak now, it was not unreasonable to think that there were one or two Immortal Emperor’s sacred treasures left behind. If he used just one of them, then he could indeed pass through the Chaotic Heart Forest unharmed.

“Using a sacred treasure to cheat, this bet does not count!”

Protector Hua boldly proclaimed. He was sure that Li Qi Ye had committed foul play.

“Protector Hua, that is unfair.”

Protector Mo had no time to think about how Li Qi Ye passed the trial. He gravely said:

“This is a test designed by your sect. You cannot lose and then relinquish the test.”

“Using a treasure to cheat; of course, it cannot be counted.”

Protector Hua replied.

Taking Li Qi Ye’s side, Protector Mo continued:

“It does not matter whether he used external tools or not. Your sect did not declare that he could not use treasures to pass the test. Our disciple has went through the forest, this round is ours.”

Protector Mo did not want to waste time, he turned to Yu he and asked:

“Protector Yu, did the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect win this round or not?”

“About this matter…”

Yu He was undecided. He did not believe that Li Qi Ye had actually passed the forest without external help. However, the Nine Saint Demon Gate also did not add the rule that one couldn’t use sacred treasures.

“I walk my route straight and sit tall; my heart has no shameful secrets to the heaven.[1] Unlike the people of the Nine Saint Demon Gate, betting and losing, yet unable to accept the loss. If you think I am hiding a treasure, then try and find it. If you can find it, then I will give it to you.”

Yu He contemplated for a moment, lifted his head, and then spoke to Li Qi Ye:

“If you want to prove your innocence, we have a solution. The great ancestor left behind a treasure named the Immortal Bone Mirror; it can see through all hidden objects. If you are willing to let us use it, then we can tell whether you bear a treasure or not.”

“I agree to the usage of the Immortal Bone Mirror.”

Protector Hua was the first to speak:

“If the mirror cannot find anything, it means that he did not carry a hidden treasure.”

The disciples banded together and roared:

“Yes! If you don’t want to do it, then it means that you cheated.”

“I pity you guys.”

Li Qi Ye stared at them and agreed:

“I will allow the mirror test. Bring it out.”

Yu He sent people to grab the mirror. This mirror had a deep history; it was said that its heritage dated back to the Desolate Era, and that it had been honed by an Immortal Emperor. The Immortal Bone Mirror was much stronger than the mirror that was used by the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect’s to test new disciples.

[1] Proverb meaning nothing to hide