182: Ten Life Trials: Preface

As Qin Wangchuan's few words fell, the main hall plunged into a prolonged silence.

Qin Taiyi gazed at him, and deep within his eyes, starlight seemed to flow.

After a long while, a smile once again appeared on his placid face, this time more genuine than before, carrying an undisguised sense of relief.

"Good... good!"

He repeated "good" twice, his aged voice filled with a rare delight.

How many years had it been since he had encountered a junior so much to his liking?

"Since you have such resolve, then remember this—" Qin Taiyi reined in his smile, his tone turning solemn, "Though the Myriad Worlds Tribulation is a supreme Opportunity, it is, in essence, still a great tribulation!"

"When you begin to plunder the Luck of others, you yourself will become part of the Myriad Worlds Tribulation. This is a Gu-raising path; throughout the ages, those who could transcend it were invariably individuals who severed Karma and controlled their own destiny."

"Plundering Luck is entering the tribulation."

"Initially, it's like a hundred rivers diverging, easy to take; but when a hundred rivers converge at one point, and true powerhouses emerge, only then will you know what calamity truly means. This point must be remembered."

Qin Wangchuan nodded calmly: "I understand."

As he spoke, his gaze was serene.

Calamity?

Was there a calamity more fearsome than the future world-ending tribulation?

This journey would not only follow the path his Old Ancestor had walked but also take a step even his Old Ancestor had never taken.

The goal was—to be unmatched throughout history, the strongest in this era!

Qin Wangchuan chatted with his Old Ancestor for a while longer, clarifying many details one by one.

Finally, Qin Taiyi said no more, only giving him a deep look before gently flicking his sleeve.

In an instant, the surrounding scenery receded like a tide.

By the time Qin Wangchuan regained his senses, he was already standing outside the Eternal Life Heaven, outside Wangchuan Pavilion.

However, just then...

A familiar yet slightly delayed mechanical voice finally echoed leisurely in his mind.

【Congratulations, Host, you have triggered the mission—Myriad Worlds Tribulation.】

【Do you accept?】

Feeling the illusory light screen appearing in his mind, Qin Wangchuan was momentarily speechless.

"Seriously, I've already said everything to the Old Ancestor, the path is set, and you're just showing up now?"

This System not only had a screw loose but was also incredibly slow!

【...System notification: Although the Host's strength has improved and he can now Ascend to the Middle Thousand Province, do not be overly ambitious.】 The System's voice remained rigid.

【Let's start by abandoning unrealistic fantasies, working diligently, and taking each step in front of us. That is the most important thing!】

Listening to this "earnest teaching," Qin Wangchuan was momentarily speechless, unsure how to retort.

He shook his head helplessly, his gaze falling on the faintly glowing mission option, and his mind stirred.

"Accept."

Mission Name: 【Myriad Worlds Tribulation】

Mission Content: 【Slay or subdue individuals of Luck, plundering their Luck to activate a mysterious reward.】

【Current Progress: 1/10】

【Click to view mysterious reward】

This one person should be counting the previous Lu Chen.

But... just click to see?

Qin Wangchuan looked at the last line of text and, with a thought, clicked on it.

Mysterious Reward: 【Ten Lives Trial】

【Experience ten lives in Reincarnation, temper your Dao Heart, and comprehend your true self.】

Qin Wangchuan: "..."

Qin Wangchuan looked at this far-from-"mysterious" description, remained silent for three seconds, and finally couldn't help but speak.

"No, you write 'Mysterious Trial' on one hand, and then it's viewable with a click..." He couldn't help but rub his forehead, "System, you really need to get that left-brain-right-brain conflict problem of yours treated, don't you?"

【Self-diagnosing... Diagnosis complete. This System is operating normally.】

"Normal?" Qin Wangchuan laughed in exasperation, pointing at the light screen, "Then tell me, where did that 'Click to view mysterious reward' button go?"

The original button's location on the light screen was now empty, as if it had never existed.

【System notification: Host, please immediately stop your unrealistic fantasies!】

Qin Wangchuan took a deep breath, looking up at the sky:

"I finally understand... even if you're burned to ashes one day, your mouth will still be floating in the air, still saying 'everything's normal'."

"Even the Great Dao is obliterated, but your mouth is still stubborn."

【Thank you for your recognition, Host. This System has always been known for its stability.】

Qin Wangchuan shook his head, deciding not to argue with this wretched System any longer.

He lifted his foot and walked towards his Wangchuan Pavilion.

Just as he took a step, his gaze was drawn to a figure in the distance.

The distant sky was clear, and a young girl was sitting sideways on the back of a snow-white spiritual fox.

She wore a flowing, shimmering pure white long dress woven with gold, its hem embroidered with intricate cloud patterns in silver thread, gleaming faintly in the morning light.

Her raven black hair cascaded naturally, adorned with several sapphire star-like beads that complemented her skirt.

A few strands of hair gently brushed her fair cheeks in the wind, but the young girl seemed oblivious, completely engrossed in the ancient book in her hands.

Her slender fingers traced the runes on the pages, and the bells on her wrist chimed softly with the movement.

The docile spiritual fox lay quietly on the ground, and the scene of the young girl bowing her head to study the Cultivation Technique was like a profound ink wash painting.

Who else could it be but his Eighth Sister, Qin Zhaoer?

Normally, Qin Wangchuan might have just glanced and passed by, as their chance encounters were not uncommon.

But at this moment, the information from that special simulation uncontrollably surfaced in his mind—

【Qin Zhaoer is missing.】

In that timeline where he had been in slumber, where had she truly gone? A mysterious intuition entanglement heart.

Her disappearance was very likely related to him.

In a flash of thought, he changed direction and walked towards her.

Qin Zhaoer was fully engrossed in the ancient book's deductions when she suddenly felt a warm breath brush past her ear.

Qin Zhaoer was immersed in the profound mysteries of the ancient book when she suddenly felt a warm breath by her ear.

"Impudent!"

A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and disdaining to even look at the newcomer, she struck out with a sharp palm wind.

This palm carried a piercing whoosh, clearly intended to kill.

However, her wrist suddenly tightened in mid-air, firmly clasped by a slender hand.

Qin Zhaoer angrily lifted her eyes, but froze the moment she saw the other person's face.

"It's you?" The bells on her wrist chimed softly from her earlier movement, and her anger instantly dissipated. Instead, she took the Opportunity to tug on Qin Wangchuan's sleeve, presenting the ancient book in her hand to him with a hint of distress:

"You came just in time, I can't for the life of me comprehend the Qi Circulation method for this Spiritual Energy Furnace of yours!"

Her fingertip pointed at the complex Qi Circulation diagram on the page, her delicate brows furrowed, clearly having been troubled for a long time...

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