Chapter 395: Which moron designed this, going on an adventure with Athena

"We found these Xiaoxingtian in another Secret Realm."

"They are quite loyal to their contractor, and they neither eat nor drink, making them the most suitable for guarding the inner treasury."

Du Shukui waved his hand at the Xiaoxingtian, and the two Xiaoxingtian walked to the front of the inner treasury's gate, inserting their hands into the stone holes on the door.

They twisted the mechanisms in the stone holes with force, and upon hearing a 'Crack!', the inner treasury's gate began to emit a clattering sound.

Not long after, a stone wall covered in scars was revealed.

There was also a massive eye on the stone wall, staring fixedly at Du Shukui and Ye Bai.

More and more human faces emerged from the surface of the stone wall.

The sound of weeping emerged from the stone wall, and black tears subsequently flowed down.

Upon hearing the sound of weeping, Ye Bai felt a sense of dizziness.

However, the icy cold breath emanating from Ye Bai's heart immediately allowed Ye Bai to regain clarity.

This sound seemed to have a magic that caused dizziness.

Ye Bai looked at this wall flowing with black tears.

The resentment upon it was extremely heavy.

The entire wall had turned blue-purple, and it seemed to have white bones embedded within it.

"Is this the Ghost Crying Wall?"

【Name: Ghost Crying Wall】

【Gender: Agender】

【Attribute: Earth/Ghost】

【Trait: None】

【Level: Tier 6, Level 5】

【Mastered Skills: Crying Undead (Proficient): The undead hidden within the Ghost Crying Wall will emit a kind of 'ying-ying-ying' weeping sound. After hearing the weeping, all people must undergo a mental Sanity Value check. Prey with mental power less than Tier 6 will be subject to a lethal judgment; if the judgment passes, a lethal attack will be generated.

Baigu Chansheng (Mastery): Stretching out tangled white bones from within the wall, these white bones are all prey slaughtered by the Ghost Crying Wall, they will.

Ghost Crying Curse (Mastery): The Ghost Crying Wall will perform a weakening curse on the opponent, weakening the opponent's five senses and generating feelings of fear.

Stone Shield (Mastery): Summon a stone wall to protect one's own safety.

Ghost Crying Tear (Mastery): The black tears seeping from the wall possess a lethal amount of toxicity; a tiny bit of the toxicity is enough to poison a deep-sea narwhal.】

【Evolution Route: None】

【Evaluation: A type of Exotic Beast similar to a sacrificial spirit. It will not die, it will never die, but it will bring resentment and curses to people; it is similar to a product of a rule.】

"This Ghost Crying Wall is our first line of defense."

I saw Du Shukui's fingers suddenly stretch and lengthen, turning into a black hand covered in Lijua, and he tapped the wall surface rhythmically several times.

Not long after, as the sound of weeping gradually weakened, the wall surface also disappeared, revealing a wide path.

The walls were covered with a large number of torches.

Deep blue torches were stuck upside down in the ground.

A faint, sweet fragrance drifted through the air.

"This fragrance must be the second line of defense, right?"

Ye Bai asked Du Shukui.

"Yes, as long as someone harboring malice smells the fragrance, they will never be able to walk out of the maze and will become a prisoner of desire."

Du Shukui led Ye Bai forward, finally arriving at a place filled with skulls.

A giant skull with horns appeared before Ye Bai.

"This is the head of a space demon; the inner treasury is inside its head. This is an extradimensional space."

"This is the key to entering the space demon's head."

"As long as you hold the key and shout 'teleport', you can be transported into the inner treasury."

After Ye Bai did as instructed, he arrived at a place that was resplendent and magnificent.

Inside the treasure vault, it was resplendent and magnificent.

The gems embedded in the bone walls shone brilliantly, like the twinkling stars in the night sky.

All kinds of treasures were placed in an orderly fashion on carved rosewood shelves, each piece exuding an atmosphere of vicissitudes of history.

A huge floor-standing bronze mirror hung in the center of the hall.

Bundles of ice-blue stone materials were piled in the corner, exuding wisps of chill; those were Frozen Stone, which could provide energy for ice-type Pet Beasts.

Several ancient Jade Bottle stood silently on the desk, the flowers in the bottles appearing as if frozen by time, still delicate and dripping; those were Undead God Flower, a very unique type of flower.

They could allow dead Pet Beasts or humans to remain in their pre-death state forever, always maintaining their most beautiful state.

A faint scent of fragrant wood permeated the air, making one feel refreshed and happy, forming a sharp contrast with the floral fragrance outside the treasury.

The jade throne in the center of the treasure vault was covered with brocade and animal skins, gorgeous and comfortable.

Beside the throne, a huge crystal lamp hung down, the light soft and mysterious, adding a mysterious atmosphere to this world of treasures.

The interior of the treasury was quiet, and apart from the faint sounds emitted by the treasures themselves, there were only the clattering sounds made by the mechanical guards.

Their eyes were full of vigilance, emitting infrared rays, maintaining a high degree of alertness toward any creature approaching the treasure vault.

Suddenly, a burst of light footsteps broke the tranquility of the treasure vault.

The guards immediately raised the machine guns in their hands, preparing to deal with the uninvited guest who might appear.

Ye Bai placed the Scepter in his hand on the ground and tapped it lightly.

The mechanical guards stood stiffly on the ground, motionless.

This Scepter was the control hub for the entire inner treasury.

Ye Bai looked over the treasures of the entire inner treasury as if possessing a god's-eye view.

Du Shukui said Ye Bai could choose three treasures, so Ye Bai used his Truth Eye to examine the treasures in the inner vault.

Candle Dragon Stone, Calming Flower, demon's horn, and so on.

An hourglass appeared above the Scepter, counting down to tell Ye Bai that time was tight.

Once the sand in the hourglass ran out, Ye Bai would likely be teleported out of the inner vault.

It would probably be quite troublesome to get back in.

Originally, Ye Bai had chosen the Ancestral Dragon Pearl, a divine stone, and a demon's horn.

But a palpitation suddenly came from his heart; this feeling was just like the feeling of encountering a Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart.

Ye Bai couldn't help but walk to a certain spot, looking at a dust-covered, gray-looking piece of ancient jade.

It was very similar to the ancient jade he had worn before, emitting a luster like jade.

Each piece of Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade had different effects.

It was just that he didn't know what function this piece of Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade had.

Ye Bai held this piece of Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade in his palm, then waved the Scepter, took the Ancestral Dragon Pearl and the divine stone, and left this place.

Du Shukui was already waiting in the Laboratory.

Then, Ye Bai's figure was teleported here.

"Lord Kuimulang, you have finished choosing, haven't you?"

"Just now, Lord Qilin Marshal sent an order for you to enter the Qi Luck Hall as soon as possible to receive the official inheritance of Kuimulang."

"Please use your Token immediately to enter the Qi Luck Hall."

Du Shukui waved his hand, and the Scepter vanished instantly.

"Director Du, aren't you going to check the treasures I chose?"

Ye Bai asked Du Shukui.

"No need to look; if you had chosen more than three treasures, the Scepter wouldn't have teleported you here at all."

"You would have been teleported directly outside the Underground Laboratory."

"You should hurry up and go to the Qi Luck Hall now."

"Jishuibao has already urged me more than ten times; I am truly overwhelmed right now."

Du Shukui was clearly being pressured to his limit.

"Alright, I will teleport to the Qi Luck Hall now."

Ye Bai took out the black iron Token and injected his spiritual power into it; the surroundings began to spin.

Before long, Ye Bai arrived in an ancient and simple grand hall.

Deep within the magnificent Gongdian, amidst the carved beams and painted rafters, in the center of the resplendent hall, stood sculptures representing the Five Elements and good fortune: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and Qilin, representing the five elemental elements of wood, metal, fire, water, and earth, respectively.

They were lifelike, and each one seemed as if it had come alive.

The Azure Dragon coiled and soared, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, its scales delicate and vivid, appearing and disappearing within the clouds and mist; the long deer antlers on its head were made of Jianmu, overflowing with the aura of Jianmu.

The White Tiger sat ferociously, eyeing its prey, its sharp tiger Zhua extended as if ready to pounce on a hidden target at any moment; this statue was constructed from countless sharp swords.

The Vermilion Bird spread its wings as if to fly, its plumage gorgeous, its fiery red color like a raging fire, casting light that danced within the hall; it was carved from a single massive piece of fire crystal.

The Black Tortoise lay prone steadily, its shell as hard as rock, its four feet firmly gripping the ground, appearing unshakeable; it was covered in a vast and ancient aura.

The Qilin was gentle and noble, its horns towering; earth-yellow energy gathered on the Qilin's mane, and its earth-yellow scales emitted wisps of chilling cold under the glare of the bright lights.

The interior of the Gongdian was decorated with luxury and splendor, and every wall was engraved with divine script, representing the aura of the gods.

Every part revealed the dignity and wealth of the sacred aura of the Qi Luck Hall.

The massive dome was inlaid with countless gemstones, which shimmered with dazzling light under the reflection of the lamps.

Golden pillars stood towering, the pillar bodies carved with exquisite patterns, and these patterns were also composed of dense divine script.

The floor was paved with smooth white jade, warm in winter and cool in summer, adjusting according to the human body's temperature to keep it like spring all year round.

"It's shocking, isn't it?"

Qilin Marshal walked out.

An astonishing aura erupted from his body.

At this moment, the Qilin statue seemed to move; it appeared to want to awaken, but under Qilin Marshal's soothing, it fell back into a deep sleep.

"Ye Bai, bringing you here for training this time is also a last resort."

"Through the Qi Luck Hall, I have observed that there will be a great change in the future."

"And the direction of that change is actually the Haoshen Abyss."

"That place has always been a target the Angel Legion wants to attack, and even Youji suffered a great loss at the Haoshen Abyss."

"Ye Bai, I hope that you and the other Twenty-Eight Mansions can all grow up as quickly as possible."

"Especially you, as the White Tiger Tooth, you must stand tall."

"Otherwise, this will be a huge loss for us all."

Qilin Marshal said with a serious expression.

"I understand, Lord Qilin Marshal."

"May I ask how I should receive the inheritance?"

Qilin Marshal suddenly pointed sharply at the center of Ye Bai's brow.

The Beichen Sky Wolf Blade appeared before Ye Bai.

"It's very simple."

"Your Pet Beast Space has already been sealed by me."

"Currently, the only thing you can rely on is the Beichen Sky Wolf Blade."

"No matter how your Pet Beast struggles, it will be unable to break through my seal."

"This is the method for using the North Star Sky Wolf Blade."

"You must bravely charge through the Twelve Palaces to be considered to have truly completed the assessment."

"There are a total of twelve shichen, which is twenty-four hours, to charge through these Twelve Palaces."

"Once you fail, you will lose the qualification for the inheritance of the North Star Sky Wolf Blade, and we will also find a new host for the North Star Sky Wolf Blade."

"Since you are a Kuimulang, as a White Tiger Tooth, our requirements will be higher."

After hearing the words of Qilin Marshal, Ye Bai wanted to complain.

Which moron designed this? How is it any different from Athena's brave charge through the Twelve Palaces!

At least when the five bronze saints charged through the Twelve Palaces, they had so many Gold Saints supporting them.

And what do I have? Only the North Star Sky Wolf Blade.

Besides, when the five bronze saints charged through the palaces, some Gold Saints weren't even home, and some were even intentionally going easy.

My situation is a real, hard-fought charge through the Twelve Palaces.

Ye Bai complained, but he still respectfully gave Qilin Marshal a salute.

"Then please, Qilin Marshal, teleport me to the Twelve Palaces."

"I will come to accept the inheritance of the North Star Sky Wolf Blade."

At this moment, Qilin Marshal suddenly raised his head and said.

"Ye Bai, the assessment rules for each palace are not set in stone; please be careful in everything."

"Additionally, trust your Soul Weapon more; their loyalty to you will never change."

"I hope you can become an official Kuimulang!"

After speaking, Qilin Marshal waved his hand violently, and Ye Bai felt the world spin again, falling to the ground and landing on his backside.

"Ouch."

"If I had known this would happen, I would have used hardening."

Ye Bai rubbed his sore backside, and only then did he discover that he could not use any of his skills.

The skills he had plucked from his Pet Beasts could not be used at all.

This meant that Qilin Marshal had not only sealed the Pet Beast Space but also sealed Ye Bai's skills.

This was to force him to truly rely on the power of the North Star Sky Wolf Blade and strengthen his bond with it.

Ye Bai looked up, and a palace called Zishu Palace appeared before his eyes.

The exterior of Zishu Palace was not ornate, yet it exuded an aura of stability and antiquity.

The palace was built of bluestone, and the passage of time had carved mottled traces onto its surface.

The palace gate was half-open, revealing a sliver of soft light, and squeaking sounds came from within.

"Is anyone there?"

Ye Bai gently pushed open the palace gate, and the gate creaked open.

Upon entering the palace, one could feel a unique tranquility.

Several ancient bronze chandeliers hung from the beams, emitting a soft yellow light.

On the walls, murals depicted the forms of Zishu and rat-type Pet Beasts; from a distance, they looked as if they had truly come to life.

But the most eye-catching things were the lifelike stone statues of rat-type Pet Beasts.

They were standing or lying, leaping or running; every statue was carved with exquisite detail.

The stone statues were carved from different materials; some were as warm and moist as jade, others as simple and plain as rock.

A slight breeze blew, causing the lanterns inside the palace to sway gently, and the shadows cast on the stone walls danced along with them.

At this moment, a huge black shadow walked toward the direction where Ye Bai was, and the entire ground made a thumping sound.

When the black shadow walked closer, Ye Bai realized it was a fat rat gnawing on meat.

(End of this chapter)