Chapter 234: Speak, what exactly is your plan? (Seeking monthly votes)

"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit?!" Unlike Ning Zhuo heard its voice through the Human Life Hanging Thread.

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately stopped his hand, feeling a trace of surprise.

Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit: "Little... Little Master, I have finally managed to contact you again."

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit tried hard to appear weak yet agitated.

*Snap. *

The fire whip lashed out again, and the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit winced in pain.

It gasped and continued to persuade: "Little Master, stop for a moment and listen to me. What I am about to say is extremely important."

"The Old Master set up three paths for assessment and training for a specific purpose."

"Little Master, you have already cleared the Buddhist path, so you should have a deep understanding. This path emphasizes commanding other mechanical creations to conduct combat and repairs."

*Snap! *

"The Daoist path focuses on the execution of Five Elements spells. Therefore, every cultivator who can clear the Daoist path possesses excellent spellcasting abilities."

"And Five Elements spells are quite balanced, covering almost every aspect. Beyond offense, they are not weak in defense, crowd control, healing, and so on."

*Snap, snap! *

"Finally, the Demonic path is specifically designed to cultivate the ability to break through strongholds. Just like those powerful body cultivators on the battlefield, they often charge through enemy lines, slaying enemy generals amidst thousands of troops."

"That is all I can tell you, Little Master. You must be extremely cautious."

*Snap, snap, snap! *

The more the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit said, the more rules it broke, and the more frequently it was lashed.

Unlike Ning Zhuo heard the sound of the whip lashing and asked curiously: "Strange, what is that sound?"

Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit: *Wuwuwu... *

Unlike Ning Zhuo felt a sense of oddity: "Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, are you crying?"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit stiffened its neck: "Of course not, I am just being whipped! Ah!"

It finally could not endure it anymore and let out a cry of pain.

"I... I am the Palace Spirit, and I should maintain a stance of absolute fairness."

"But my words just now constituted a key reminder to the Little Master, which has already violated this principle, so I am receiving punishment from the Xian Gong, ah!!"

As the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit said this, it couldn't help but scream in pain again.

Although it felt very shameful, in order to gain Unlike Ning Zhuo's trust as much as possible, it went all out.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took a deep breath: "Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, thank you for everything you have done for me. When I seize the Xian Gong in the future, I will remember your kindness and make great use of you!"

Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit:...

Hearing this comfort from Unlike Ning Zhuo, it felt even more pain!

"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit," Unlike Ning Zhuo called out.

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was in too much pain to talk to Unlike Ning Zhuo. It shut its mouth, retracted its limbs and head into its shell, and silently endured the lashing.

From time to time, unable to bear the excruciating pain, it would groan.

*Snap. *

*Snap, snap. *

*Snap, snap, snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo clenched his fists and sighed deeply: "Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, hold on!"

"Where are you in the Xian Gong?"

"Is there anything I can do to help you?"

"Right, the Human Life Hanging Thread!"

"I can use the Human Life Hanging Thread to link with you, cast spells, and help you resist."

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit couldn't help but poke its head out, glaring with angry eyes, its gaze piercing through the void, staring fixedly at Unlike Ning Zhuo: *Look, is what you are saying human language?! *

*Snap. *

Its head took a lash.

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit whimpered in pain, had to retract into its shell again, and cursed under its breath.

Unlike Ning Zhuo called out to the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, but after a long time with no response, he assumed it was too weak from the beating and had cut off the connection.

He pondered the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit's words, thought for a moment, and understood the underlying meaning.

"Since the Demonic path is for cultivating fierce generals who charge through strongholds..."

"Then, my reliance on Yuan Dasheng to clear the level greatly violates the intention of the Three Sects' Masters in setting up this checkpoint."

"Violating the intention of the Three Sects' Masters will certainly not end well."

"Just like when I cast spells earlier, it stirred up the blood tendons of the skill puppet and had a counterproductive effect on the entire battle."

"The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit disregarded its own severe punishment just to remind me."

"This means that if I continue to rely on Yuan Dasheng to help me clear the level, I will inevitably suffer huge losses."

"No, to be precise, it came to remind me specifically before I pushed the door... does that mean I cannot bring Yuan Dasheng inside?"

"For the final level, I have to rely on myself?"

Seeing Unlike Ning Zhuo arrange for Yuan Dasheng to stay at the second level and intending to push the door and go it alone, the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, while gratified, transmitted its voice again: "Lit... Little Master."

*Snap. *

"Why are you in such a hurry to clear the level?"

"Little Spirit thinks that Ning Xiaohui is your greatest threat."

Unlike Ning Zhuo then said: "I want to clear the level precisely to resolve the threat of Ning Xiaohui."

"Clearing the Buddhist path grants a medical hall duty badge; I suspect the duty badge for the History Pavilion Chief is among the final rewards of the Demonic or Daoist paths."

"As long as I obtain the corresponding position, I won't have to fear anyone else claiming the History Pavilion's related duties in the future."

"I can demote them all in a single thought; it can be considered a permanent solution!"

*Snap. *

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit winced in pain: "Oh my, Little Spirit's worry was indeed correct."

"Little Master, none of the rewards for any path include the History Pavilion's duty badge."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was stunned: "How can that be?"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit revealed: "The power of the Lava Xian Gong is mainly divided into three parts."

"One part is me, the Palace Spirit, in charge of the operation and functions of the Lava Xian Gong."

"One part is the Palace Seal, in charge of the inheritance of the Three Sects' Supreme Arts. This is the Buddha Heart Demonic Seal, which is why the Little Master can influence the trial checkpoints."

"The last part is the Palace Master. The Palace Master is in charge of personnel changes."

*Snap. *

"Of course, the three powers are not clearly demarcated; we also manage other areas concurrently."

"For example, besides managing the operation of the Lava Xian Gong, I can also intervene slightly in the inheritance of the Three Sects' Supreme Arts, as well as the performance evaluation of cultivators in various positions."

"The Palace Seal and Palace Master are the same."

"After trial disciples clear the levels, the positions they choose are all related to the inheritance. For example, the medical hall position is to continue training disciples' repair and healing abilities in practice."

*Snap. *

"And for example, the General Platform Chief after the Demonic path is to train disciples' command abilities in major battles."

"The History Pavilion position is not related to the inheritance; it belongs to the jurisdiction of me, the Palace Spirit, and is one of the functional buildings of the Lava Xian Gong."

"To obtain the History Pavilion position, one must accumulate contributions and achievements. Of course, the History Pavilion is of great significance. Those who can hold this position must be one of our own. Outsiders cannot be promoted to this position."

*Snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo realized: "So that's how it is. But even so, I still have to try to clear the level!"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was so anxious it flared up again; it had explained it so clearly, why was Unlike Ning Zhuo still so obsessed?

Unlike Ning Zhuo: "I have another plan."

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit wanted to ask about the content of the plan; after all, this concerned its grand plan for freedom.

But Unlike Ning Zhuo stopped talking and suddenly asked about the Foundation Establishment method.

He stated his hypothesis to seek verification from the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit.

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was silent for a moment, but ultimately told the truth: "Little Master, your hypothesis is correct."

*Snap. *

"The Foundation Establishment method obtained from clearing one path can only be considered a single-dantian Foundation Establishment."

"Combining the Foundation Establishment methods of two paths results in a dual-dantian Foundation Establishment."

"Only the Three-Path Foundation Establishment method is a true Three-Dantian Foundation Establishment!"

*Snap. *

"However, Little Master, why are you in such a hurry? Your current focus should be on..."

Unlike Ning Zhuo interrupted it directly and asked: "What means should be used to assist in Three-Dantian Foundation Establishment?"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was silent for a moment again, but ultimately chose to answer: "No means are needed."

*Snap. *

"People in the world often use Foundation Establishment Pills to increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment."

"In essence, the Foundation Establishment Pill provides a large amount of essence, qi, and spirit, while coordinating the relationship between the three dantian."

*Snap. *

"The Three Sects' Supreme Arts created by the Old Master exercise the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit, so that they are all exercised and greatly strengthened."

"At the same time, in the late-stage techniques of the seventh to ninth layers, the Three Sects' Supreme Arts focus on the synchronization and connection of the three dantian."

"Therefore, as long as disciples cultivate all three techniques to the peak of the ninth layer, they can successfully establish their foundation, and the whole process will be natural, without a single obstacle."

*Snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo was overjoyed.

This meant that as long as he obtained the complete Foundation Establishment method, he could successfully establish his foundation!

But he quickly calmed down again.

He thought of his own predicament; even with the Foundation Establishment method, he faced the surveillance of the Golden Core ancestors, and the Floating Cloud was no longer safe, making it very difficult to have a chance for Foundation Establishment!

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit asked anxiously: "Little Master, what exactly is your plan?"

*Snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "No rush, no rush."

"I ask you, what is the Palace Examination all about? When will the Palace Examination open, allowing me to compete for the position of Palace Master of the Xian Gong?"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit took a deep breath, suppressed its irritability, and had to answer: "The condition for the Palace Examination to open is that a certain cultivator meets the standards."

"When their cultivation base, corresponding mechanical art attainment, and contributions all reach a certain standard, it will trigger the Palace Examination."

"The lower the cultivation base, the higher the required contribution."

*Snap. *

"When the Palace Examination opens, according to the comprehensive ranking of standards, the thirty-two cultivators below the key figure will also simultaneously obtain the qualification for the Palace Examination and compete on the same stage as the key figure."

"The reason the Old Master arranged it this way is to prevent those with ulterior motives from engaging in irregular operations. It is also to provide the key figure with an opportunity to showcase themselves and awe others."

*Snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo asked again: "How do I meet the standards?"

The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit then said: "The contribution needs to reach the level of a first-grade position."

*Snap. *

Unlike Ning Zhuo was stunned; he had been studying the medical hall's tasks recently and knew the contribution evaluation of each type of task.

Although he had mastered this second-grade position, it did not mean he possessed second-grade contributions.

This goal was too high!

Because Unlike Ning Zhuo's contribution was very awkward.

It... was negative.

One must know, Unlike Ning Zhuo had blown up the Xian Gong before!

"Lit... Little Master," the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit could no longer endure, "I am about to lose contact with you again."

"What plan do you have, tell Little Spirit quickly."

Seeing this, Unlike Ning Zhuo finally decided to reveal his plan.

After hearing it, the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit couldn't help but feel both happy and afraid: "This... this is too dangerous..." ===== CHAPTER 235 =====