Chapter 297: Heavenly Sacrifice Curse

On the stone platform in the dark space, Li Luo fell into a moment of silence; Pang Qianyuan's peculiar request left him unable to discern what the other party was actually planning.

A King-level powerhouse, asking for the essence blood of a mere Resonance Master like him?

Li Luo's thoughts raced like lightning; in terms of strength, he was likely no stronger than an ant in Pang Qianyuan's eyes, yet what the other party sought was precisely the essence blood of this tiny ant.

Was it because of his own unique three Resonance Palaces?

That couldn't be it.

While three Resonance Palaces were rare, a King-level powerhouse... was a genuine, authentic three-resonance cultivator!

Others possessed complete and powerful three resonances, whereas his so-called three Resonance Palaces still had one empty; there was no reason for someone else to covet his Resonance Palaces.

But if it wasn't for that, what other appeal could his essence blood possibly have for a King-level powerhouse?

Suddenly, Li Luo's heart stirred.

He raised his head, looked at Pang Qianyuan, and said slowly, "Does the Dean need some of my essence blood because of that so-called Li Tianwang lineage?"

Pang Qianyuan looked at him with some surprise and smiled, "You really are sharp."

He nodded, not denying it: "Your bloodline is not ordinary, which is why I need some of your essence blood as a primer. However, you need not worry too much that I will do anything to harm you. To speak boastfully, as a King-level, I have no reason to covet you, a young man, regardless of your background."

His words carried a faint sense of pride.

"As for what I need your essence blood for... I cannot tell you just yet."

Pang Qianyuan pondered for a moment and said, "I can only say that in half a year, the Great Xia may face a great upheaval. That upheaval will be widespread, perhaps even the Astral Sage College will be unable to avoid it, and I need to make some preparations in advance."

Li Luo's heart shook violently; in half a year, the Great Xia would face a great upheaval?

That timing seemed to coincide perfectly with the incident at the House of Luolan, didn't it? Could there be some connection between the two?

"Dean, you are a King-level powerhouse, and no one in the entire Great Xia can contend with you. What kind of great upheaval could there be that even you cannot control?" Li Luo couldn't help but ask.

"Besides, doesn't the Astral Sage College have the College Alliance behind it? With such a background, why fear any great upheaval?"

Pang Qianyuan was silent for a while before saying, "The matters between these things are extremely complex. And while the Astral Sage College is indeed a member of the College Alliance, you must know that there is strife everywhere in the world. Is it truly peaceful within the College Alliance?"

Li Luo stared blankly at Pang Qianyuan, who was now looking at him with a solemn expression.

"I am merely trying my best to protect this pure land of the Great Xia. As for whether I can succeed, I can only do my human part and leave the rest to fate," Pang Qianyuan said slowly.

Li Luo felt a heaviness in his heart; the information the Dean had revealed today seemed to involve something immense, something he, a mere Resonance Master, could not possibly participate in.

It seemed that a black fog was surging toward the Great Xia.

"If you still have doubts about this matter, there is no rush to agree. Let's wait until the Astral Sage College can actually retrieve the 'Dragon Bone Holy Grail' first. After all, if even that cannot be achieved, your essence blood would be useless anyway," Pang Qianyuan said, his voice softening, as he did not expect Li Luo to agree right then.

Hearing this, Li Luo nodded; he did indeed need some time to process this.

"Regarding the secret technique I mentioned, I will temporarily give you the first part. It is not out of secrecy, but because with your current strength, if you were to draw too much power from the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf, you would not be able to withstand it."

Pang Qianyuan extended a finger and pointed it into the air toward the center of Li Luo's brow; a ray of light seemed to flash and drill directly into the latter's mind.

In that instant, Li Luo felt an inexplicable stream of information surge into his mind. He hurriedly read through it carefully, while simultaneously murmuring its name.

"Heavenly Sacrifice Curse?"

"This secret technique requires coordination with a unique strange array. I have already set up the strange array within this bracelet space. In the future, you only need to use the secret technique to connect with the array here to draw upon the power of the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf," Pang Qianyuan said.

"However, remember my previous warning: unless it is an absolute last resort, try not to use this method. Otherwise, it will be extremely troublesome if you are truly influenced by its ferocity."

Li Luo nodded, then said to Pang Qianyuan, "Dean, rest assured, I know what I am doing. As for what you mentioned earlier, I will consider it carefully, but there is no rush for that. At the very least, let's wait until the Astral Sage College brings back the 'Dragon Bone Holy Grail'."

Pang Qianyuan nodded.

That was indeed the primary prerequisite for everything; without the 'Dragon Bone Holy Grail', his many preparations would be out of the question.

"Regarding the 'Holy Grail War', you can ask your mentor for more information later. I cannot remain here for too long, so I won't go into detail with you."

As he finished speaking, his figure showed signs of dissipating.

Hearing this, Li Luo's expression shifted, and he revealed a brilliant smile, "Dean, wait a moment."

Seeing the look of confusion on Pang Qianyuan's face, he complained, "Dean, they say an emperor doesn't send a hungry soldier to war, and I think I made a significant contribution in the Dark Cave this time, right?"

Pang Qianyuan glanced at him and said, "Didn't you say the main credit was for the seal I gave you?"

"But someone still had to move the seal from the forbidden zone for it to be useful," Li Luo retorted.

"What are you trying to do?" Pang Qianyuan asked, annoyed.

"I've bled for the college, I won't say anything else—one hundred thousand points," Li Luo said directly.

Pang Qianyuan was so angry he laughed, "You brat, are you trying to extort me?"

"How can this be extortion? I saved so many students at the outpost. With such a great contribution, it wouldn't make sense for the college not to give a reward, right?"

"That doesn't mean it should be one hundred thousand points."

"Besides, the college has its own rules, and rewards and punishments must be balanced. As for how to judge your contribution this time, Su Xin and the others will naturally reach a conclusion later. What are you in such a rush for?" Pang Qianyuan said, speechless.

Li Luo put on a sorrowful expression and said, "Since the Dean asks, I can only tell you the details. Because of my empty resonance, my foundation has been damaged. With your vast supernatural powers, you might have noticed. I need one hundred thousand points to exchange for Imperial Flow Nectar; otherwise, by the end of the year, it might be my death date. If I die inexplicably by then, even if the Astral Sage College wins the Dragon Bone Holy Grail, I'm afraid I won't be able to provide my essence blood."

Hearing this, Pang Qianyuan looked at Li Luo with suspicion and hesitated, "When I probed your body earlier, I did indeed feel that you little fellow were a bit weak..."

"I originally thought it was because you relied on your good looks and were unrestrained in your youth..."

Li Luo's face couldn't help but twitch. That was going too far! The number of girls he had held hands with over the years could be counted on one hand; how could he be unrestrained?

But for the sake of one hundred thousand points, he would endure it for now.

"Dean..."

Seeing Li Luo about to pester him again, Pang Qianyuan felt a headache coming on and could only say helplessly, "I will speak to Su Xin about this matter. That's all, goodbye."

Then, without waiting for Li Luo to say more, his figure dissipated like a wisp of blue smoke.

Seeing this, Li Luo could only mutter, "Running away so fast."

But he had stated his plight; it was up to the Dean whether to make an exception.

He turned his head and cast his gaze toward the dark space below. In that deep darkness slept a terrifying giant beast, but Li Luo was no longer afraid; instead, his eyes became somewhat fervent.

This time, he had received an unexpected windfall.

Although the power of the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf could not be used recklessly, it was, after all, a trump card.

However, at the thought of what the Dean said about half a year from now, his brows couldn't help but furrow tightly. The waters of this Great Xia seemed even deeper than he had imagined.

But thinking about it now was useless; after all, he was still too weak. A great upheaval of that level was not something he, a Resonance Master, could change.

Thinking these thoughts, Li Luo's mind stirred, and he withdrew from this dark space.