368: The Trial of the Dao Child (Part Two)

"Nothing escapes Brother Su's eyes.

In this Dao Child trial, I can at least compete for a spot in the top five!

I will have to trouble you later, Brother Su!

Regardless of whether I reach the position of Dao Child or not, in addition to the eight million immortal jade, my Murong Immortal Clan will also provide Luck-Extinguishing Qi!

If I do reach the position of Dao Child, besides the treasures mentioned above, I can take it upon myself to gift you a Sin-Extinguishing Immortal Pill, Brother Su!"

Murong Fuluo bowed to Su Yu, speaking with a sincere tone.

For this Dao Child trial, he had already gone all out.

Luck-Extinguishing Qi was the Dao Qi bestowed by their Dao Lord Old Ancestor, who cultivated the Innate Luck-Extinguishing Great Dao.

Possessing this Dao Qi was extremely useful, whether used to refine one-time Immortal Treasures or to Cultivate the Luck-Extinguishing Great Dao.

Its price was no less than five million immortal jade!

As for the Sin-Extinguishing Immortal Pill, it was even more precious.

A single pill was worth ten million immortal jade!

This pill could eliminate sins and dispel Karma; for a cultivator, it was far more useful than any other treasure.

"I didn't expect Brother Murong to be so generous!"

Su Yu was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

Other treasures aside, the Sin-Extinguishing Immortal Pill was something that could not be bought for any amount of gold.

In the System Mall, it even sold for nine million immortal jade per pill.

The reason it was so expensive was precisely because of its effects.

After all, having cultivated to this point, Su Yu didn't believe there was anyone who had never committed a killing sin.

When Golden Immortals fought, it easily affected billions of miles, and the number of living beings killed or injured was more than trillions.

The killing sins and Karma caused would increase the power of the Dao Tribulations suffered by a cultivator during the Three Disasters, Six Tribulations, Nine Hardships, and the Five Decays of Heaven and Man.

The deeper the Karma, the greater the power of the Dao Tribulation!

A Dao Tribulation that could have been easily passed might result in death because the deep Karma caused the punishment sent by the Heavenly Dao to increase greatly in power.

But with this pill, at least for the killing sins on Su Yu's body, more than half could be dispelled.

Without that Karma, Su Yu could also offset a Killing Calamity with the slight amount of Karma he possessed!

"If I were unwilling to part even with these things, how could I deserve to have you go all out, Brother Su?"

Murong Fuluo smiled calmly.

But his heart was bleeding.

Originally, he had planned to match his younger sister with Su Yu. That way, as his brother-in-law, how could Su Yu not help him?

Unfortunately, after more than two hundred years, they still hadn't made any progress.

Su Yu wouldn't even eat the meat right at his mouth, making Murong Fuluo once suspect if Su Yu had some unspeakable hidden trouble.

At the Golden Immortal level, physical ailments were nothing; at the moment of Immortal Ascension, the immortal body transformed, and all hidden ailments would have long since dissipated.

But if he had suffered a Dao injury, that would explain it.

So, he simply took out this pill. With this pill, he didn't fear that Su Yu wouldn't give his all!

"Since Brother Murong has taken out his trump card treasure, then I shall risk my life to accompany a gentleman!"

Su Yu laughed and spoke with an air of noble character.

However, deep in his eyes, a trace of imperceptible greed flashed.

As for Murong Fuluo's internal criticism of him, even if he were aware of it, it would be nothing in the face of such a heavy gift.

Just as the two were about to discuss something, several giant colored light Dharma Idols suddenly descended from the high clouds into this immortal mountain.

These Dharma Idols contained supreme immortal might and a majestic Aura. As soon as they appeared, time and space trembled slightly.

Then, the owners of these Dharma Idols retracted them and landed on the main seats of the Dao Child trial venue.

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Lords!"

Seeing the seven great powers appear, everyone bowed to the seven figures on the main seats, their voices full of respect.

The owners of these seven Dharma Idols were all, remarkably, Half-step Dao Lords!

Only a Half-step Dao Lord could be granted the title of Immortal Lord.

"I am Daoist Xuan Heng of the Murong Immortal Clan, and I shall preside over this Dao Child trial!

All Disciples of the Murong Immortal Clan participating in the Dao Child trial, come before me!"

Among the seven, a man in yellow sitting in the very center spoke with the authority of heaven, his voice spreading throughout the entire immortal mountain.

At his command, the forty-five Dao Child candidates all gathered before Daoist Xuan Heng.

"The Dao Child trial is a major event for our clan. I will explain the rules to you once more. During the trial..."

Daoist Xuan Heng gave earnest instructions to the forty-five Dao Child candidates before him.

After finishing the rules for the first round of the Dao Child trial, Daoist Xuan Heng flipped his palm, and a nine-story pagoda appeared in his hand.

This pagoda contained the Aura of the Luck-Extinguishing Great Dao; just a single glance made one feel as if their own Luck was dissipating.

Once Luck was completely gone, even if no one attacked, one would suffer the killing of heaven!

The Dao Tribulation that had not yet arrived would descend early to slay them!

Daoist Xuan Heng tossed the pagoda into the air, and it grew with the wind, turning into a massive structure a million zhang tall, standing in the sky.

"This tower is named the Heavenly Doom Pagoda. The first eight Dao Child candidates to emerge from this tower can participate in the next round of the Dao Child trial.

Now, enter the tower immediately!"

As soon as Daoist Xuan Heng's voice fell, the forty-five prepared Dao Child candidates all entered the Heavenly Doom Pagoda.

Inside the Heavenly Doom Pagoda, there were nine floors, containing the Great Dao power of Heavenly Luck Extinction. The Great Dao Fierce Beasts formed by this Great Dao power were incredibly powerful, enough to extinguish everything.

Furthermore, each floor's strength was higher than the last.

To pass quickly, one needed at least the strength of a Peak Golden Immortal, and that was assuming no one was hindering them.

But in the Dao Child trial, everyone had their own schemes, and even some popular Dao Child figures might have a slip-up.

After the Dao Child candidates entered the Heavenly Doom Pagoda, they were not grouped together.

Although the tower appeared to be only a million zhang in size, its internal space was at least trillions of miles.

Inside were mountains and rivers evolved from the Luck-Extinguishing Great Dao power, as well as Great Dao Fierce Beasts of various forms.

As for the entrance to the second floor, it was at the center of the first floor, heavily surrounded by Great Dao Fierce Beasts.

Moreover, natural disasters would break out from time to time within the Heavenly Doom Pagoda, with power sufficient to heavily injure a Golden Immortal.

However, if one encountered a life-threatening danger, they would be teleported out in a timely manner.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Heng, the Dao Child candidates in your clan this time are truly a collection of talented individuals.

With so many Prodigies who Cultivate Innate Great Daos and have stepped into the Late-stage Golden Immortal Realm, I expect that in not many years, a new Dao Lord Great Power might even be born in your noble clan!"

On the main seat of the venue, an Immortal Lord Elder from the Yueyan Immortal Sect complimented Daoist Xuan Heng while stroking his beard.

"Elder Zhumi, you flatter us. I remember millions of years ago, your sect's once-in-a-hundred-million-year Dao Child trial—that was truly grand and magnificent!

Even the Clone of your sect's Great Luo Old Ancestor made an appearance, and in the final trial, a Prodigy who defied the Dao to fight across Realms emerged!

With a Peak Golden Immortal cultivation, he could actually unleash an attack containing fifty percent of a Half-step Dao Lord's power, defeating the popular Dao Child candidate of that time, Yan Xiao, in one fell swoop!

Such a brilliant and talented Prodigy is the most likely to step into the Taiyi Realm!

Unlike our Murong Immortal Clan, where besides our two Old Ancestors, no Disciple has attained the Dao Lord fruit for ten billion years!"

Daoist Xuan Heng shook his head and sighed in response to Daoist Zhumi's compliment.

Fifty percent of a Half-step Dao Lord's power was enough to easily kill any Golden Immortal. If that person stepped into the Taiyi Jade Immortal stage, he would also be a leader among those in that Realm!

"Martial Nephew Dong Lin is indeed exceptionally gifted, but he is still a bit lacking.

This time, I heard that a Dao Child candidate in your clan invited a Personal Disciple of Dao Lord Mingsui to help. Is that true?

If it is true, Fellow Daoist Pan Wu, would you like to meet him?"

Hearing this, Daoist Zhumi spoke of other things.

Clearly, he had an ulterior motive.

"I am not a member of the Immortal Academy. Are you perhaps trying to test this Disciple of Dao Lord Mingsui, but find it inconvenient to do so openly, so you want to use the hands of Fellow Daoist Xuan Heng and myself to invite him?

What, has your Yueyan Immortal Sect already begun to lay out the board for the Qingtian Convention so early?"

Immortal Lord Pan Wu raised an eyebrow, a trace of mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Everyone present showed a look of contemplation, while Daoist Zhumi could only chuckle, neither confirming nor denying.

(This plot point is related to later events. Later, when the protagonist enters the Lesser Primordial Era, he will encounter Dong Lin and Yan Xiao. As for the Qingtian Convention, it is the climax of this stage. To preview, a Great Luo will make a move.)