Chapter 1015: Life Talisman

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"Click!"

The Grand Shaman searched for a while with no result, then thoughtfully placed the stone disk gently into the groove.

"Grind... grind..."

Without them needing to do anything further, the stone disk suddenly began to rotate on its own, its speed increasing rapidly.

"Rumble..."

The next moment, thick stone slabs slowly parted to either side, revealing an opened doorway before them.

Seeing this, the group exchanged glances. They hadn't expected the stone hall to open so easily.

Not daring to be careless, they didn't rashly enter the stone hall. Instead, each person summoned their protective magic artifacts, fixating their gaze on the hall, ready for anything.

Inside the stone hall, it was dim and silent. An unknown restriction seemed to be present, blocking their spiritual sense and preventing any investigation.

The Grand Shaman hesitated for a moment, motioned for everyone to stay outside, and was about to enter the stone hall.

Dry Leaf Cicada flashed forward and said calmly, "Your escape technique isn't as good as mine. Let me scout ahead. But, to be clear from the start, if what you're looking for isn't here, I'll leave immediately. As for the conditions you promised me..."

The Grand Shaman waved a hand, interrupting Old Devil Fang, and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Fang, there's no need to worry. Regardless of the outcome, this humble one will fulfill her promise."

"Alright!"

Dry Leaf Cicada silently flew into the stone hall, vanishing from everyone's sight.

***

In front of the Seven Kill Hall, on the white jade plaza, the inner hall entrance had opened.

Spirit Pearl's gaze fell upon the group of Nascent Soul Ancestors. "The inner hall is ownerless, so this humble Daoist will take the liberty of presiding. I believe all fellow Daoists are aware of the rules of the Trial Realm. Within the Canglang Sea, all fellow Daoists who have successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul stage have one opportunity to enter the Trial Realm. Fellow Daoists, if you haven't participated in a trial yet and plan to enter the Trial Realm this time, please step forward."

A moment later, among the Nascent Soul cultivators standing in the front row, more than twenty individuals stepped forward together.

Seeing this scene, a hint of surprise appeared in Spirit Pearl's eyes, and he exclaimed, "The number of fellow Daoists participating in this trial is greater than during previous openings. Fellow Daoist Wen Xian, I recall you only formed your Nascent Soul just over forty years ago. Isn't it a bit rash to participate in the trial so soon?"

Spirit Pearl looked at a Daoist and asked directly. The Daoist had a Seven-Star treasured sword on his back and an ancient, distinctive appearance. He seemed to have some connection with Spirit Pearl. He first bowed respectfully to Spirit Pearl before speaking, "It is widely rumored that the decreasing interval between the openings of the Seven Kill Hall is due to changes in the Immortal Restriction, and it's unknown what anomalies might occur in the future. This humble Daoist would need to cultivate for several more centuries to have any hope of passing the Trial Realm, and by then, whether the Trial Realm still exists is unknown. This humble Daoist is also concerned that if I miss this opportunity, there might be no more chances for a trial in the future. Even if I don't receive a reward, gaining experience would be beneficial..."

"Indeed," others chimed in, "we share Daoist Wen Xian's concerns. If we wait any longer, the Seven Kill Hall might cease to exist. Both of you undoubtedly know far more about the Seven Kill Hall than we do. Could you perhaps reveal why these successive changes are occurring in the Seven Kill Hall?"

Other Nascent Soul cultivators voiced their agreement with Daoist Wen Xian. Some looked at Spirit Pearl, others at the Demonic Lord.

Spirit Pearl chuckled. "The Trial Realm was established by a senior relying on the power of the Immortal Restriction, bestowing favor upon future generations. Once formed, no one can change it. The depths of the inner hall are filled with ancient restrictions, concealing countless secrets. The areas we human cultivators have explored amount to less than one or two tenths. What this humble Daoist knows is no more than what fellow Daoists know. However, from my observation, apart from the shorter intervals between its appearances, the Seven Kill Hall has no other abnormalities. And the time of the inner hall's appearance was never fixed; it's just that the fluctuations have been greater these last two times. The more frequently the Seven Kill Hall appears, the more opportunities we have to enter the inner hall, which might not be a bad thing..."

Hearing this, the Nascent Souls fell into contemplation, but no one withdrew.

Spirit Pearl paused, then continued, "Since all fellow Daoists have made up your minds, please enter through the right-side door..."

Before he finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by someone.

"Wait!"

A plump old man bowed to Daoist Spirit Pearl. "Daoist Spirit Pearl, this old man wishes to forgo the trial and give this qualification to a junior."

Spirit Pearl said somewhat strangely, "Fellow Daoist Mu, that junior of yours can enter the Trial Realm freely, participate in training without restriction... Eh? Are you perhaps thinking of..."

The plump old man nodded. "Precisely. This old man recalls a rule in the Trial Realm: if I give up my qualification, I can exchange it for a Life Talisman to give to a junior."

At these words, everyone burst into an uproar. A grey-robed old man nearby exclaimed repeatedly, "Old Ghost Mu, no wonder you brought that girl along! Everyone only gets one chance to participate in the trial, and you're truly willing to give yours up!"

The plump old man calmly stated, "If the Seven Kill Hall were appearing normally, and I waited another century or so, this old man would still have some hope of obtaining a reward. Forcibly intruding now would merely be a futile waste of an opportunity."

"Fellow Daoist Mu, your words are mistaken," Spirit Pearl shook his head, trying to persuade the plump old man. "Even if you don't get a reward, entering the Trial Realm once would still benefit you. Throughout the years, very few have made the same choice as you."

The plump old man cupped his hands and said, "This old man's mind is made up. Please instruct me, Daoist, on how to condense the Life Talisman."

Seeing this, Spirit Pearl said no more and pointed to the plaque. "Fellow Daoist, proceed thus..."

The plump old man stepped forward and extended his hand into the pillar of light. A moment later, the pillar of light shimmered faintly, and a point of green light flew out from the plaque, slowly descending into the plump old man's palm. It was a crystalline jade token. In the center of the jade token, there was a stark, blood-red ancient character: 'Life'.

The plump old man's expression brightened with joy. He stepped back from the platform and handed the Life Talisman to the young maiden. Only then did the young maiden realize the great price her grandfather had paid to pave the way for her. Her delicate hands tightly gripped the Life Talisman, and her eyes held a determined gaze.

Envious glances fell upon the young maiden. Although most people didn't know what the 'Life Talisman' was for, the fact that it required a Nascent Soul Ancestor to give up their qualification to obtain it meant it must play an extremely significant role in the Trial Realm. She had a Nascent Soul stage elder protecting her; this was an advantage that couldn't be envied.

Qin Sang heard the surrounding cultivators discussing it, but couldn't make sense of it either, indicating that this type of Life Talisman was certainly very rare and few people understood it.

"Fellow Daoists, please proceed..." Spirit Pearl gestured with his hand.

The Nascent Souls preparing to participate in the trial entered the Seven Kill Hall one after another. In front of the Seven Kill Hall's entrance, there was an invisible light curtain. When someone walked into it, the light curtain would subtly glow, and then their figure would vanish.

Once the last Nascent Soul Ancestor had entered the main hall, Spirit Pearl looked at the group of Core Formation cultivators and said calmly, "With your cultivation levels, blindly rushing into the inner hall would be akin to seeking death. According to the rules, only Core Formation cultivators who can complete at least three trials will be recognized. Therefore, to enter the inner hall, you must first enter the Trial Realm."

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