Chapter 966: Chapter 834: Cultivation Level Is Too Low – 835: Never Leave, Never Forsake (Two-in-One Chapter, Asking for Monthly Ticket)
Chapter 834: Cultivation Level Too Low (Second Update)
The first one in a thousand years? Qu Jianlei’s mouth twitched. It really is a once-in-a-millennium event, but do I look like some kind of heroic figure?
He casually remarked, "This is my second time entering."
After a moment of silence, the voice spoke, "Last time, you were only at the Foundation Establishment stage. You know the saying ’When the master is young, the kingdom is suspect,’ right?"
Just say my cultivation level is too low for your liking; no need to beat around the bush, Qu Jianlei thought to himself irritably.
Nevertheless, a person can’t be offended at a time of happiness, so he let it slide, "If I agree to the trial, everyone else will be expelled?"
"Of course..." the voice stopped abruptly.
Two seconds later, it awkwardly continued, "There’s a bit of energy shortage, barely usable. It might cause damage to the Cave Mansion."
"Well, how many Spirit Stones do you have?"
"Spirit Stones... I don’t have any," Qu Jianlei stood expressionless, though his mind was racing.
"I’ve never even seen one of those things. I do have some Energy Blocks; could they work?"
"Energy Blocks..." the voice muttered before finally saying, "Such low-level energy, never mind."
"It’s a pity there are Spirit Stones as rewards. I’m not at liberty to take them, and there’s not much anyway."
Hearing this, Qu Jianlei was slightly moved. Spirit Stones as a reward?
Last time, when he cleared the trial with Xiaobai, he did get a yellow stone.
The stone had a thin protective film and vague spiritual Qi. He kept it stored away.
Without a doubt, anything kept with treasures must be valuable, though he didn’t know if it was a Spirit Stone.
But now, he forcibly suppressed his thoughts, ensuring the other side didn’t notice—after all, there’s not much of it, right?
The voice waited for a while, saw he had no reaction, and then said, "Never mind, it’s just some minor damage... Sigh."
"Since you intend to start the trial, I’ll expel them now. Ready, I’ll start the ten-second countdown."
"Hold on," Qu Jianlei hurriedly interrupted, "Everyone will be expelled... except me?"
"Of course," the voice replied in a bad mood. "Those Spirit Beasts are part of the trial content and rewards. Can’t expel them, right?"
Qu Jianlei quickly asked, "What about those mechanical devices?"
"Those... let them be," the voice reluctantly responded. "Wouldn’t it be better for you to keep them?"
In the end, the energy loss is too great, with spiritual Qi replaced by that strange "elemental aura," significantly lowering it.
That’s doable! Qu Jianlei nodded secretly, knowing there’s still warships and such in the Mist Mansion. "Can the Storage Talisman remain?"
"You’re overthinking it," the voice replied irritably. "I’m expelling people, not helping you steal!"
Alright then... Qu Jianlei asked again, "How long will the trial last?"
"Depends. The standard trial for Golden Core stage is three months, maybe longer or shorter."
"Of course, if you fail the trial, it’s hard to say how quickly it will end... You do have a lot of questions."
Questions must be many! Qu Jianlei asked again, "During my trial, will the Mist Mansion be concealed or remain visible?"
"Why should the Cave Mansion be concealed? It’s the same as when you first saw it."
"That’s not suitable. Will the expelled rogues attack the Mist Mansion?"
"Hmm, attack..." The voice hesitated and said, "Nascent Soul level attacks won’t shake it..."
"The problem is there are attacks above Nascent Soul level," Qu Jianlei interrupted the voice.
He wasn’t sure what Nascent Soul level attacks equated to, maybe... Star Destroyer Cannon would do?
In the Empire, the Star Destroyer Cannon is considered a strategic weapon, but far from the ultimate weapon.
If firepower is insufficient, quantity can compensate. Dozens or hundreds of Star Destroyer Cannons firing at once, wouldn’t that frighten you?
Three months is enough time for the Empire to mobilize a considerable number of Star Destroyer Cannons.
At that point, I might as well be buried with the Mist Mansion.
"You said energy is insufficient and will affect defense, right?"
"There’s nothing to be done," the voice replied annoyed, "Jade perishes along with the Stone... I won’t be scared!"
But I am unwilling, Qu Jianlei tentatively spoke, "I can speak True Cultivator language. Why not let me refine the Mist Mansion?"
"Don’t even think about it!" The voice refused without hesitation. "The Cave Mansion doesn’t belong to you; it serves all cultivators!"
"Tch," Qu Jianlei scoffed indifferently, "Now it’s been messed up like this, and you still dare to say that?"
"How many years has it been since a true cultivator came? You’re aiding the enemy!"
The voice fell silent and then said, "In any case, you have to pass the trial first."
After a pause, it added, "Even if I agreed to let you refine it, your cultivation level is far inadequate."
Qu Jianlei was speechless. He indeed received a surprise, but the surprise was too big to handle.
"If, and I mean if I don’t accept the trial this time, next time I come, must I enter the hall again?"
"Of course," the voice answered without hesitation. "This is the trial hall... although it’s been modified beyond recognition."
Seeing he didn’t react, the voice urged, "Do you accept the trial now? Answer yes or no!"
Qu Jianlei fell silent. Clearing the trial room would be good, but this time it seems impossible; just consider the consequences.
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