Chapter 0: The Third Trial
“You said my appearance was wrong, could it be because she doesn’t look like me?” Qin Gou asked the White-Clothed Woman, perplexed.
“Appearance and aura are both indispensable,” the White Robe Girl replied, her expression and tone showing no hint of jest.
“Who told you that?” Qin Gou asked in surprise.
Good heavens, this is a big problem.
Appearance plus aura, so it turns out the “Human Race” the White Robe Girl mentioned only referred to one person… It’s worth noting that when judging Li Yuanzhen’s aura, she only said she felt a trace of human aura, not a definite confirmation. Therefore, her so-called “aura” likely doesn’t solely refer to human bloodline.
Although she seems a bit foolishly cute and naive at the moment, it’s truly fortunate that she wasn’t let out of this Profound Realm. Otherwise… what innate super killer?
“That’s how it is,” the White-Clothed Woman insisted.
Qin Gou rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
Clearly, talking to her now is useless. I still need to use the Profound Realm Core to address the root of the problem.
“Still, take me to continue the trials. If I pass all of them, will I definitely obtain the Profound Realm Core?” Qin Gou immediately asked.
“A Human Race who passes the trials can,” the White-Clothed Woman stated with absolute certainty and turned to lead the way.
“I dare say, when this was decided, the term ‘Human Race’ definitely didn’t mean what you understand it to mean. Otherwise, what’s the point of this string of trials? Am I just playing with myself?” Qin Gou chuckled helplessly, shaking his head.
“I only want the Human Race to undergo the trials, not other members of the Demon Race.”
“What?”
Qin Gou was stunned. It seemed like there was more to her words.
He now understood that the “Human Race” the White Robe Girl spoke of actually referred to Qin Gou himself.
So, could this mean she only wants Qin Gou to return and undergo the trials, and doesn’t want anyone else to become the Lord of the Profound Realm?
If that’s the case, has this White Robe Girl, who often acts like a simpleton, actually developed some genuine feelings of her own?
…
Not long after, the two arrived near a clear, mirror-like lake.
“This is the second trial point.”
“Where is that guy?” Qin Gou asked, looking around curiously.
“Who?”
Qin Gou spread his hands and smiled, “That illusionary self same as me.”
“Not here, because it would reveal the target.”
Saying this, the White-Clothed Woman pointed to the lake in front of them. “There are many hidden objects here, find them.”
“So that’s how it is. The previous trial tested the power of methods, and this one tests the strength of divine sense?” Qin Gou nodded slightly.
The White-Clothed Woman continued to explain, “After finding the hidden objects, do not move them or take them away for now.”
“Thank you for the reminder. I’m afraid those objects might have some hidden mechanisms, and shouldn’t be touched lightly?” Qin Gou asked seriously.
The White Robe Girl, without even thinking, replied, “Those are all my… possessions.”
“Impressive.”
Qin Gou didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “You’re the most clever one here, aren’t you?”
Without responding, the White-Clothed Woman extended a small, snow-white fist, seemingly attempting a gesture of encouragement. She said, “The second trial begins.”
Qin Gou always felt that this White Robe Girl was a habitual offender at changing the subject.
However, dealing with important matters was the priority. As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Gou immediately covered the entire lake with his divine sense.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, lifelike water dragons raised their massive heads from the lake, all lunging to bite at Qin Gou.
Qin Gou fought back at first, shattering the foremost water dragons, but found that the offensive seemed endless. He then glanced towards the White-Clothed Woman.
At this moment, she was sitting casually under a large tree, blinking her eyes. Seeing Qin Gou looking for her, she even waved, as if signaling her location.
But there was no intention of obstruction whatsoever. Clearly, these disturbances were also part of the trial.
“Multitasking is indeed a way to verify the strength of divine sense.”
Saying this, Qin Gou continued to investigate carefully while fending off the attacks. After a while, his voice became solemn as he declared, “Come out!”
As soon as these words were spoken, dozens of ferocious water dragons all dissipated. A rainbow appeared in the sky, and then, one magical artifact and Emperor Weapon after another, some materialized out of thin air in the void, some flew out from the bottom of the lake, and some even descended from the sky…
For a moment, a dense collection of various magical artifacts all hovered in mid-air.
Many of their styles and patterns exuded an ancient aura, clearly old spoils of war from Qin Gou’s past.
“How was it?”
Qin Gou looked at the approaching White-Clothed Woman and asked with a smile.
“Passed,” the White-Clothed Woman nodded her head lightly.
This time, Qin Gou didn’t intend to compare himself to his past self. Firstly, he absolutely couldn’t reinforce the White Robe Girl’s strange catchphrases. Secondly, over the years, the White Robe Girl should have collected some new magical artifacts herself. Therefore, the quantity Qin Gou detected now would naturally be considerably more than before.
“Continue to the third trial?” Qin Gou asked next.
The White-Clothed Woman didn’t answer immediately but glanced into the distance.
Qin Gou followed her gaze but saw nothing. He couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”
“The number of demons is increasing.”
The White-Clothed Woman turned to look at Qin Gou. “But it’s just right, we can start the third trial. Please follow me.”
As soon as she spoke, a sharp long sword, the one she had used before, rapidly condensed in her right hand.
“What is this?”
“The third trial.”
Saying this, the White Robe Girl, with great trust, handed the hilt of her precious sword to Qin Gou. “You and I, let’s eliminate the demons.”
…
At the same time, somewhere deep within the Profound Realm.
“What place is this?”
If Qin Gou were here, he would recognize this person as “Death’s Halt Demon Lord” Ying Wusheng, with whom he had a past encounter. However, at this moment, he had once again changed into a new Dao Body.
“But no matter what, this must be a hundred times, even a thousand times better than that hellhole! That idiot hesitated and was afraid to come in. Now, he has probably lost his chance to choose? If I had known this, I shouldn’t have wasted any words with such a gutless blabbermouth from the start!”
As he spoke, Ying Wusheng took out a strange stone emitting a faint red glow from his Nas.
“As expected, the life lamp is already this dim. Even if not in a dying state, the spiritual power is exhausted, making it difficult to fight. Although he was inexplicably enthusiastic towards this Seat, it is fate’s doing, no one can be blamed.”
After finishing, Ying Wusheng casually threw the “life lamp” in his hand away without another glance and left the area with his hands behind his back.
“In any case, this Seat will definitely escape alive this time.”
