Chapter 0: 13. The Celestial Master is Here
Such a pure yet deeply ingrained obsession shook the Spirit of Dragon Gate, causing the entire Dragon Gate to tremble slightly.
Qin Gou’s heart was also struck like a heavy hammer.
He had never forgotten Little Blue-tailed Fish. When the system released the task, he had thought of this little creature he had accompanied day and night in the pond almost immediately.
He just couldn’t imagine that over the years, Little Blue-tailed Fish had experienced such a magnificent journey, and step by step, she had reached this point through almost fanatical persistence.
He also didn’t expect that his simple farewell back then would be remembered by her for a lifetime.
From the moment Little Blue-tailed Fish finally achieved her dragon form as she wished, the speed of the entire illusion accelerated. Numerous scenes flashed by. Even if many details were ignored, the sheer volume of information was enough to cause a headache, and it was forgotten as soon as it was seen.
It wasn’t until Little Blue-tailed Fish voluntarily took up residence on Dragon God Island and forged a thousand-year pact to guard the Sea Souls that the illusion finally stopped, and everything returned to peace.
“The Second Trial officially begins. First question…”
In the darkness, Little Blue-tailed Fish’s voice rang out, majestic and solemn.
It seemed that this second trial required the trial-taker to extract the answer from the illusion they had just experienced and then accurately solve the problem.
“How did Little Blue-tailed Fish awaken her spiritual intelligence?”
Qin Gou answered quickly, naturally, it was the person in white who personally awakened her spiritual intelligence.
“Second question, how many types of pills did the person in white bestow upon Little Blue-tailed Fish?”
Qin Gou continued to answer fluently.
“Third question, did the person in white have long or short hair, how many feet tall was he, and what color boots was he wearing?”
Qin Gou was stunned.
Why were so many questions related to him alone?
What about the rest? His consciousness had experienced so many wonderful stories along with Little Blue-tailed Fish. Many of them had left a deep impression on Qin Gou. Why were the questions and answers now all about the brief time Little Blue-tailed Fish lived with Qin Gou at the beginning?
“Doesn’t this feel a bit predetermined?” Qin Gou couldn’t help but sigh after answering.
“Fourth question, how many steps did the person in white take from the pavilion to the stream carrying Little Blue-tailed Fish?”
“Again?!”
“Fifth question, from beginning to end, how many words did the person in white say to Little Blue-tailed Fish, how many times did he laugh, how many times did he nod, and how long did he gaze reluctantly by the stream?”
“This is insane!”
Qin Gou was dumbfounded. Little Blue-tailed Fish, Little Blue-tailed Fish, are you crazy? Is this a selection for a disciple, or a fan’s confession rally?
It was one thing to ask how many steps he took before, as Qin Gou could guess based on his usual habits. But this fifth question was completely out of control.
After his own consciousness followed Little Blue-tailed Fish through so many extraordinary experiences at such a rapid pace, Qin Gou was still feeling dizzy and groggy. Who would remember such things normally?
No, let alone normal people.
Even Qin Gou himself didn’t know! He could only bite the bullet and guess blindly.
And the result was obvious.
Qin Gou was ignominiously expelled from the illusion instantly.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Qin Gou saw many trial-takers who, like him, were dejected due to failing the challenge.
And Li Yuanzhen, who hadn’t taken the trial too seriously in the first place and didn’t care if she was eliminated, was now actively trying to tempt some of the failed participants into playing a few rounds with her.
Before the Cultivation World exploded, the Little Gambler was always happy!
Qin Gou had failed. He was already starting to doubt life. He had been eliminated in a trial that was inextricably linked to himself?!
Could there be anything more bizarre in the world?
Of course, not everyone had met their end in the Second Trial. A few people had successfully passed the trial and were now filled with joy and pride. Among them was an acquaintance of Qin Gou.
The Second Prince of the Abyssal Demon Race, Mo Yu.
“Little Brother Qin.”
Mo Yu walked over enthusiastically, greeting Qin Gou with a smile, seeming to be in high spirits.
Qin Gou, full of doubts, got straight to the point and asked, “Little Brother Mo Yu, how did you pass the Second Trial?”
“What? Little Brother Qin, you didn’t pass the Second Trial? Impossible! Everyone on Dragon God Island knows about your exploits in the First Trial!” Mo Yu scratched his head and said, “Perhaps my luck was good. I just answered a few questions and successfully passed the Second Trial.”
Afterwards, Mo Yu patiently recounted his experiences in the illusion to Qin Gou.
Mo Yu had successfully solved seven problems in total. Although they were not exactly the same as the problems Qin Gou encountered, six of the seven problems were related to the so-called ‘person in white’.
“For the last question, ‘What was the relationship between Little Blue-tailed Fish and the person in white?’ how did you answer it?”
Mo Yu smiled slightly and said, “This was the easiest question. They were naturally ‘lovers,’ otherwise, why would there be so many questions about the person in white? This young master is not stupid.”
“The hell, lovers! She actually counted that as correct!”
Qin Gou gritted his teeth in anger. Little Blue-tailed Fish, why are you so willful?
After that, someone from the Dragon Race came to take Mo Yu away to immediately enter the third trial under the Dragon God Island.
Qin Gou, dejected, dragged Li Yuanzhen, who hadn’t had enough fun yet, back towards their cave dwelling.
Halfway there, Qishou descended from the sky and blocked their path, asking with surprise, “Fake Celestial Master, why were you eliminated so quickly?”
“I’d like to know too. Why is this Second Trial so ridiculous?” Qin Gou was extremely depressed.
Qishou said irritably, “I announced earlier that this Second Trial was personally decided by Ancestor Qingyu long ago. And she is just like that; her occasional memory lapses cause her to do irrational things… This is troublesome. I haven’t even had time to quell the anger of those disqualified trial-takers yet, and you’ve already been eliminated. They’ll have even more reason to seek revenge on you.”
“Oh?” A cold glint flashed in Qin Gou’s eyes as he asked, “Do you know how they plan to take revenge on me?”
“Don’t worry, they won’t dare to act on Dragon God Island. But once you leave Dragon God Island, those who are unwilling will surely resort to any means to deal with you. After all, they are resentful and believe that you have no real strength, and that you only harmed those who had a chance to compete for the Sacred Dragon Manual by using schemes and despicable tricks.”
Qishou chuckled helplessly, “Although I don’t entirely disagree with what they’re saying, we have a deal, don’t we? Since that’s the case, I’ll allow you to stay on Dragon God Island for a while longer and go into seclusion to cultivate.”
“I came to Dragon God Island for the Sacred Dragon Manual and to see Qingyu. How can I waste time?” Qin Gou shook his head helplessly.
Qishou said with amusement, “Forget it. You’ve already lost your qualification for the trial, so you can forget about both.”
Qin Gou frowned slightly, “Didn’t Qingyu go to such great lengths just to meet Qin Gou of Arc-Moon Mountain? I’ve already come, but Manager Qishou is blocking my way. I wonder how angry Qingyu will be if she finds out about this.”
“Why do you, the fake Celestial Master, keep bringing this up? Really… If it weren’t for our deal, and that scourge is still in your hands, I would have expelled you from Dragon God Island right now.” Qishou didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “After these two trials, and my observation of you, if you were really Qin Gou of Arc-Moon Mountain, then I, Qishou, would be a Black Tortoise!”
“Why are you so sure, Manager Qishou?” Qin Gou asked with a playful smile.
“Because you are too cunning, ruthless in your actions, and will stop at nothing!” Qishou’s eyes flashed with hatred. “Although that guy from Arc-Moon Mountain is ungrateful and despicable, according to Ancestor Qingyu’s description, he was truly a learned, elegant, and gentle gentleman, someone to be hated and respected.”
“So, whatever your purpose, don’t impersonate him anymore. After all, in my heart, you, the fake Celestial Master, are much stronger than that real Celestial Master. Although I’ve always looked down on you, if you hadn’t lost your qualification and had passed the trial through your own means, I would never have stopped you from meeting Ancestor Qingyu, even though I have the power to do so. Unfortunately, there are no ‘ifs’.”
“I didn’t know that Manager Qishou thought so highly of me.” Qin Gou chuckled, shrugged, and said, “But I might have to disappoint Manager Qishou.”
Qin Gou made a decision.
Since he could no longer meet Qingyu in the normal way, this was the only option.
He clenched his sleeve and crushed the ‘Demon Master is Here’ talisman he had obtained from the ‘Three Teases of a Talented Scholar and a Beautiful Woman’ mission related to Zhao Xinting.
This was actually the most direct method. The reason Qin Gou hadn’t used it at first was that this mission was too complicated; punishing the buttocks a thousand times and sealing it with a sincere kiss were contradictory and could not be completed together.
Now, there were clearly no such concerns. As for the Sacred Dragon Manual… To hell with it. Whether you’re angry or not, the Celestial Master’s underpants are right here. Not too long, not too short, not too loose, not too tight.
“What do you mean?” Qishou asked, completely confused.
Qin Gou didn’t answer. Instead, he playfully teased Li Yuanzhen beside him, “Little Gambler, do you want to see my ‘complete form’?”
“A’Qin, you mean?”
“Exactly.”
Li Yuanzhen nervously clenched her small fists, her face full of anticipation. “Yes!”
“Then I’ll grant your wish!”
Qin Gou smiled slightly, gazing intently at Qishou and said, “Manager Qishou, do you see clearly who I am?”
As he spoke, Qin Gou crushed the talisman in his sleeve.
Instantly, the wind and clouds surged, and thunder rumbled.
The unrestrained aura of the Dharma Aspect Realm’s limit made all living beings on Dragon God Island feel as if a thousand tons of pressure had instantly descended upon their hearts, so heavy that they could barely breathe.
Qishou felt it most directly. The Qin Gou before him seemed to have transformed into a towering, thousand-zhang mountain. Just looking at him sent his mind into a frenzy, and his bones chilled.
The Demon Master’s talisman shattered; the Celestial Master is here.
In the central palace of Dragon God Island, the slender figure on the lonely throne, instantly opened her stern silver eyes.
She suddenly stood up straight, about to leave the palace to investigate.
Beside her, a seemingly ordinary candlestick immediately transmitted to the generation’s Dragon Saint, in vivid detail, everything that had happened in the room while Qingyu was asleep, every action of Qin Gou, and the skillful series of slaps.
