Chapter 202: Observation Group

Next, Lin Jing learned about the specific details of the Demon Ancestor Relic from Deacon Zheng.

“Actually, among the Disciples of the three Sects, a small portion has already obtained a thin Zhu Yan Bloodline, but most Cultivators of the three Sects aren’t here for that; not everyone wants to possess beast blood.”

“The Disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect only want their Pet Beasts to gain a sliver of the Zhu Yan Bloodline and obtain Cultivation Techniques, Spells, and martial arts that Yao Beasts can practice.”

“And we of Thousand Illusion Mountain want to find more of the Demon Ancestor’s charm from the relic, hoping one day to perfectly revive the Zhu Yan as an illusion. As an immemorial remnant species, its strength is even greater than the three Demon Ancestors branded in the deepest part of the Divine Beast Hall.”

“When the time comes, you should also focus on exploring the Zhu Yan’s form, Spells, and martial arts.”

“Since you have quite some experience in simulating the White Underworld Monkey King, perhaps you’ll have some extra gains in the Demon Ancestor Relic. Although they aren’t of the same species, they are both apes after all—”

“What about the Flower Sect?” Lin Jing asked.

“They don’t want us to succeed; they’re here to cause trouble,” Deacon Zheng said. “A bunch of sluts. When you enter the Demon Ancestor Relic, you must crush those enchantresses as you did today.”

“It’s precisely because I saw your knack for dealing with the Flower Sect enchantresses that I decided to let you join the team exploring the Demon Ancestor Relic.”

“Although it is very dangerous, this Opportunity is quite rare. Think it over.”

Lin Jing was speechless.

He didn’t actually want to go to the Demon Ancestor Relic, but it was hard to refuse.

This seemed to be the fastest path for him to be promoted to a True Disciple, and if all the competitors were at the Foundation Establishment level…

…then with his attainments in the Illusion Dao, he wouldn’t necessarily be unable to compete.

“This Disciple will certainly not fail the Deacon’s expectations,” Lin Jing cupped his fists.

A few days later, the name Yellow Universe began to spread through Thousand Illusion Mountain. Many Disciples learned that another Illusion Dao Genius had appeared in the inner Sect, joined Huan Sha Hall, and captured a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Flower Sect Enchantress alive.

Killing a Cultivator of the same level is something many can do.

However, capturing a Cultivator of the same level alive is very difficult. Generally, it’s only possible if one’s cultivation level far exceeds the opponent’s.

According to the Flower Sect Enchantress’s testimony, this “Yellow Universe” had suppressed her almost instantly by simulating a perfect Great Demon, which further confirmed Yellow Universe’s reputation as a Genius.

As for Lin Jing himself, he entered seclusion once again.

Three months later.

A total of one hundred elite Foundation Establishment Disciples from Thousand Illusion Mountain were gathered together.

These one hundred Foundation Establishment Disciples ranged from the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage to Foundation Establishment Perfection. Among them, ninety-five were Inner Sect Disciples and five were True Disciples, all of whom were the core of the Sect entering the Demon Ancestor Relic this time.

The Demon Ancestor Relic was discovered by experts of the three Sects ten years ago. After the first exploration, although there were some gains, none of the three Sects obtained what they wanted most—the Opportunity that could change the landscape of the three Sects.

Subsequently, the three Sects agreed to send a hundred Disciples each to explore once every five years.

This was the third exploration. “Set out!!!” On the Thousand Illusion Mountain flying boat, the Sect Master, who was at the Half-step Soul Transformation stage, led the team, with several Nascent Soul Elders following on the boat. The hundred Disciples were divided into five squads according to their tasks, each led by a True Disciple at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection stage who was responsible for command.

Lin Jing belonged to the second squad. The captain was a female Illusion Dao Cultivator at Foundation Establishment Perfection, wearing a purple dress and a light veil, her figure dreamlike and her face obscured.

Everyone called her “Ning Shijie.”

“Next, I will explain our squad’s mission—”

“Ning Shijie, please speak. We will surely follow your every word,” an admirer, a young man at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage among the dozen or so members, said.

The True Disciple known as Ning Shijie nodded and said, “Based on the previous two explorations of the Demon Ancestor Relic, every time participants enter, they initially arrive at the same hall.”

“In this hall, a drop of Zhu Yan blood will initially appear, which will then transform into a Small Zhu Yan with a Foundation Establishment Initial Stage cultivation.”

“Only by killing this Small Zhu Yan can one be considered to have passed the first trial.”

“Although it’s only at the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage, this Small Zhu Yan is incredibly powerful. Only by gathering the strength of over a hundred people is there hope of killing it.”

“Ultimately, after killing it, the relic will grant thin Zhu Yan blood based on the damage each person dealt to the Small Zhu Yan. Once this Zhu Yan blood merges into the body, it will strengthen the Physique. After obtaining more Zhu Yan blood and reaching a certain level of Fusion, one will gain a thin Zhu Yan Bloodline—”

“Those with the Zhu Yan Bloodline will have exceptionally strong Physiques, similar to possessors of special Physiques like the ‘Heavenly Dragon Physique,’ ‘Mad Bull Physique,’ or ‘Beast King Physique.’ They will possess a certain amount of Yao Beast Bloodline and no longer be considered pure-blood Human Race.”

“It can be considered an Opportunity, but it’s not suitable for us Disciples of Thousand Illusion Mountain.”

“Therefore, our mission is not to obtain this Zhu Yan blood! We don’t need to participate in the battle.”

“Instead, we are to observe the charm displayed by the Small Zhu Yan during its battle with other Cultivators. Since this Small Zhu Yan is not a living being but merely a phantom, the Demon-Revealing Mirror cannot be used; we can only rely on our own memories.”

“During this process, some Flower Sect Disciples might give up fighting the Small Zhu Yan and come to interfere with our comprehension. You don’t need to pay them any mind; Senior Brothers from other squads will protect us and fight them.”

“Unless it’s a critical moment, everyone should focus entirely on observing the Small Zhu Yan. Even if you can only manifest one percent of its Divine Essence in the end, the Sect will grant a huge reward.”

“If Disciples from other Sects break through our defensive line, only then should you stop your comprehension to kill the enemies.”

After Ning Shijie finished speaking, everyone nodded.

“As for once the first trial is over, in the second trial, we will all enter a second hall. This hall…”

“…will also have a Small Zhu Yan. Overall, the rules are similar to the first trial, but this Small Zhu Yan…”

“…will hold a weapon and use martial arts, unlike the Small Zhu Yan in the first trial that only uses crude physical combat! It will be more troublesome and…”

“…difficult to deal with!”

“But if it is killed, besides the Zhu Yan blood as a reward, the weapon it uses will also immediately recognize the person who dealt the final blow as its master—”

“However, this weapon isn’t that precious—it’s only equivalent to a Medium Grade Magic Treasure.”

“Therefore, in this trial, our duty remains to observe the battle and use the Illusion Dao to memorize the charm of its martial arts!”

“The third trial—”

Lin Jing listened all the way and gradually understood his mission this time.

That was to observe others fighting the Small Zhu Yan and strive to memorize all of the Small Zhu Yan’s combat postures and charm to transform it into his own phantom beast. Only at the most critical moments would he be allowed to strike against Disciples from other Sects or the Small Zhu Yan.