Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 285 - 208: Heaven and Earth Treasures of the Second Trial
Upon hearing the Three Evils Daoist's words, Zhang Yao narrowed his eyes, his expression showing little change, and his tone was calm:
"According to what you say, they indeed seem a bit suspicious."
"But at the end of the day, it's just your speculation, without a shred of evidence. Could it be that you want me to turn against allied Daoists based on an unfounded guess?"
"I certainly wouldn't dare to entertain such a delusion."
The Three Evils Daoist slightly bowed his head and said:
"I just want to remind Fellow Daoist Qingxu so that you won't be deceived by someone among them."
"I don't expect Fellow Daoist Qingxu to believe my judgment based solely on a few words, but should circumstances change in certain trials, I hope you will consider carefully..."
Having said this, he fell silent, his gaze shifting away as if nothing had happened.
In the next instant:
"Hoo..."
The Haihe Ancestor suddenly opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he saw Zhang Yao and the Three Evils Daoist nearby, a smile appeared:
"Qingxu, you indeed outpaced me; you're likely the fastest among us, right?"
Zhang Yao raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of surprise:
"I didn't expect you, Haihe, to be just behind me and the Three Evils Daoist. It seems your Divine Soul is quite strong."
It's not surprising that the Three Evils Daoist has a strong Divine Soul; he is one of the oldest and most accomplished Golden Core Cultivators in the Da Yu Cultivation Realm, almost reaching the middle stage of the Golden Core.
However, the Haihe Ancestor achieved Golden Core merely over fifty years ago, yet his Divine Soul is slightly superior even to Elder Yuanxu and Bai Hong Sword Immortal.
"No, I'm just slightly faster than them."
The Haihe Ancestor chuckled and explained:
"You might not know, but the 'Nine Seas and Myriad Rivers Scripture' that I cultivate comes with a Divine Technique that enhances the Divine Soul and strengthens the Divine Thought."
"I see."
Zhang Yao nodded slightly, while the Three Evils Daoist beside him showed a trace of envy as he listened.
Divine Techniques that directly enhance the Divine Soul, body, or Magical Power are usually of high grade and rare; it seems the Fuhai Sect indeed has some foundation.
As they were chatting leisurely:
Elder Yuanxu, Fairy Xia Guang, Bai Hong Sword Immortal, and that young swordsman awakened one by one in front of the ancient green jade gate, having completed the first trial.
As for the one lagging far behind, it was the Body Cultivator Man Tian Sheng, still trudging slowly, his face full of struggle.
"Indeed, his Divine Soul is the weakest..."
Seeing this scene, Zhang Yao wasn't all that surprised either.
The strength of Body Refining Cultivators comes with a price. Generally speaking, while their physical bodies are extremely strong, their Divine Soul and Magical Power are weaker than those of cultivators of the same level.
Their Magical Power has to be sacrificed to reinforce their bodies; the same applies to the Divine Soul, which has to undergo 'Soul Fusion Body Refining' or similar methods to further enhance the body's capabilities.
But the weakness of the Divine Soul doesn't necessarily mean it's a flaw of Body Refining Cultivators.
High level Body Refining Cultivators have their Divine Soul and body intimately fused, and with a series of fortification methods, their bodies can also resist attacks and influences targeting the Divine Soul, making their own Divine Soul seem as if it's hidden within an indestructible fortress.
Under normal circumstances, some Divine Techniques targeting the Divine Soul generally cannot harm their Divine Soul, otherwise, with such a significant weakness, Body Refining Cultivators wouldn't be reputed as unbeatable among peers of the same level.
But the current situation in the Jade Divine Palace is obviously not normal; even the protective ability of high level Body Refining Cultivators against Divine Soul was unable to contend with the formidable Grand Array here.
Under the gaze of the crowd:
It took almost half an hour before Man Tian Sheng finally arrived in front of the ancient green jade gate.
"Huff, huff..."
He suddenly opened his eyes, breathing heavily, seemingly enduring immense mental pressure.
"Haha, everyone is here..."
After seeing the surrounding scene clearly and realizing everyone was waiting for him, his old face turned slightly red, but he quickly let out a laugh, pretending nothing happened.
And just as he was the last to arrive:
"Buzz!" "Buzz!"...
The ancient green jade gate trembled slightly, radiating threads of bright light, drifting out four groups of drop-like milky white glows.
"The reward for the first trial is here!"
Zhang Yao, Man Tian Sheng, and others smiled upon seeing this.
The rewards for passing trials in the Jade Divine Palace are very precious Treasures, but once acquired, they won't be given again.
Otherwise, before entering the Jade Divine Palace, the Haihe Ancestor, Three Evils Daoist, and others would have swallowed Spirit Pills and utilized Secret Techniques to stimulate the Power of Divine Soul and Divine Thought to achieve better results.
"Swish!" "Swish!"...
The direction of these four glows was very clear, flying directly towards Zhang Yao, Man Tian Sheng, Fairy Feiying, and that young swordsman.
And these four milky white glows varied greatly in size: 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
The largest glow was as big as a head, larger than the other three combined; the smallest glow was only the size of a baby's fist, appearing quite pitiful.
There was no doubt the largest milky white glow flew straight towards Zhang Yao; while the smallest went towards Man Tian Sheng.
"This!!"
The many Golden Core Cultivators present all changed their expressions upon seeing the head-sized milky white glow.
The faster one passes the first trial indicates better performance and a more generous reward.
But the reward Qingxu Elder received was exceedingly generous, vastly surpassing everyone else, not even at the same level as theirs.
"How could his be this large?!"
