Chapter 328: Chapter 221: The Might of the Sword Talisman
Corpse Refining is a form of magic, after all!
Bai Lingwei, Liu Mobai, and the others also chose areas suited to their expertise.
Within the Illusion Heart Prison, the Demon Cultivators began to display their powers.
’Qin Xuan, just you wait. I will utterly crush you here in the Illusion Heart Prison. I’ll tarnish your Dao Heart for the rest of your life, so that every time you try to use magic, you’ll be haunted by the shadow of my victory!’
Sunx Miao glanced at the Corpse Puppet in his Storage Pouch, a gift from his ancestor that was at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. He smiled grimly, inwardly pleased with himself.
Qin Xuan’s gaze swept over the Artifact Domain and the Pill Domain.
He hesitated. ’Should I choose Alchemy, or Artifact Refining?’
’With the secret guidance of the Eight Desolates Forging Fire Furnace’s Artifact Spirit, plus the Reincarnation Demon Order as a safety net, there’s no way I can lose when it comes to Artifact Refining.’
However, at that moment, Ming Zhan announced in a clear voice, "There is no time limit for the Illusion Heart Prison assessment."
"This assessment will be decided by votes from the Demon Monarchs. The more of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation you master, and the more powerful the phenomena you trigger, the more votes you will receive."
"A single vote from a Demon Monarch is worth ten points from the Sword Talisman Prison. In the end, the top three with the most points will advance to the final selection for the Demon Child trial!"
BOOM!
The moment he finished speaking, light and shadow shifted within the Illusion Heart Prison.
As soon as Qin Xuan stepped into the Artifact Domain, the surrounding scenery rippled like water, completely separating him from the other contestants and forming an independent space for Artifact Refining.
Flames of all kinds, such as Earth Lung Fire and Cold Ice Profound Qi, drifted in the void, while countless rare Artifact Refining Materials were piled up like mountains.
’There are Demon Monarchs watching from the outside?’
After a moment’s thought, Qin Xuan dismissed the idea of starting his Artifact Refining right away.
’No rush. I’ll play it safe first and see how this voting system works!’
With that in mind, Qin Xuan turned and walked toward the adjacent Pill Domain.
’With the help of the Eight Desolates Forging Fire Furnace’s Artifact Spirit, I can leverage its strengths in Alchemy, too.’
...
Meanwhile, in the core space of the Reincarnation Tower, several incomparably powerful Divine Thoughts were focused on the scenes within the Illusion Heart Prison.
The Blood Demon Ming Zhan stood respectfully to one side.
Before him, light and shadow coalesced into several blurry yet shockingly oppressive illusory figures.
Clad in a black robe and holding a Bronze Lamp, Ji Boyan’s gaze fell upon Ji Boying, who had chosen the Artifact Domain. He couldn’t help but shake his head and let out a soft chuckle.
"That boy, Bo Ying, is still a bit too ambitious," he mused. "Trying to refine a Tier Three Treasure right off the bat."
Yet despite his words, Ji Boyan’s tone held a hint of pride.
On the screen, Ji Boying casually drew forth Sun Essence Gold and Thousand-Year Profound Ice, attempting to refine a Tier Three Water and Fire Banner that balanced the two opposing elements.
His technique was bold and unconstrained, a clear display of the extravagance and confidence befitting a Demon Monarch’s son.
Fan Luming smiled faintly. "Qingyi isn’t bad either. She has a steady disposition and considerable talent for the Alchemy Dao. A calm, unhurried approach is the proper way."
On the light screen, Wei Qingyi could be seen in the Pill Domain, methodically processing dozens of poisonous herbs and exotic flowers.
Her movements were as smooth as flowing water, and she appeared to be preparing to refine an extremely complex Poison Pill.
A faint, ethereal laugh echoed through the space.
Ma Miaoyin appeared in the form of a woman with a graceful figure, adorned with ornaments of white bone.
"That boy Luo Li is far too bloodthirsty," she commented. "When it comes to Talisman Making, he can only create talismans for slaughter. He lacks any sense of subtlety or variation, which is a shame."
Within the Talisman Domain, Luo Li was drenched in sweat, concentrating intently on drawing a Third-rank Talisman that surged with monstrous Blood Qi.
The Nether Flame Blood Prison Demon Monarch, the Pure Yang Soul Capturing Demon Monarch, and the Bone Charm Demon Lord—the three great Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs of the Blood Demon Sword Sect—had all descended upon the Nine Prisons Reincarnation Tower as projections created by their Divine Techniques.
Ming Zhan, a mere Golden Core Blood Demon, stood to the side with a fawning smile, trembling with apprehension. Inwardly, however, he was cursing up a storm.
’A whole group of them with powerful connections, and none of them willing to give an inch. Now *this* is going to be a good show!’
The next moment, another illusory figure appeared—an ancient Demon Monarch, his form suffused with Corpse Aura and the reek of rot.
"Hahaha, my unworthy grandson has chosen the Corpse Refining branch of magic. I hope he doesn’t make a fool of himself in front of you all."
In Sunx Miao’s designated area, the air was thick with a gloomy, sinister aura. He was using a Secret Technique to refine a virtual Golden Armor Silver Corpse.
When the ancient Demon Monarch’s phantom appeared, Ji Boyan’s expression shifted slightly. He was the first to react, clasping his fists in a salute and smiling. "This junior, Bo Yan, greets Senior Sun."
