Although it was expected that Wang Lu would kill four Shengjing Sect disciples one after another, the rules of the test reflected in these four rounds were still inwardly alarming.
Although the four Shengjing Sect disciples were cannon fodder, none of them died for the sake of dying. When they made their declaration, they also interrogated their conscience and confirmed that their loyalty was not fake.
However, Wang Lu didn't use any spell to confuse their hearts, nor did he use his powerful strength to coerce them, nor did he use benefits to tempt them. Merely by using his words, he disintegrated the loyalty of the four people.
Was it because Wang Lu's eloquence was too good that it had broken through the sky? Obviously, this was not the case. The problem was not with Wang Lu.
The same question also lingered in the hearts of the other sects' cultivators. Hai Yunfan frowned and whispered to Wang Lu, "This loyalty test is very strict. It seems to require absolute loyalty, this … theoretically possible?"
Loyalty, absolute loyalty, this was a completely different concept. Take the following short story as an example.
A certain sect's cultivator, Chen Xiaoqiang, had reached an important time in his cultivation. When he was about to go into closed-door training, he was suddenly summoned by the sect, asking him to go thousands of miles away to perform a task.
At this time, putting aside his personal interest and respecting the sect's interest, was that loyalty?
Of course it was. If he wasn't loyal, he could just say that he was sick and so on.
Then the story continued. That cultivator, Chen Xiaoqiang, went thousands of miles away, risking his life to perform a task for the sect. Unexpectedly, he was plotted against by his enemies, who captured his entire family. His beloved wife, his parents who were spending their later years in their hometown, and his newborn child, all of them were controlled by his enemies.
The enemies wanted him to betray the sect's interest, otherwise, they would inflict all kinds of torture on his family.
Chen Xiaoqiang clenched his teeth and watched helplessly as his child was hammered into meat paste and his parents were pushed into a frying pan. Although his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, he never betrayed the sect.
Well, the enemies were also surprised by Chen Xiao Qiang's willpower, so they used an even more despicable method: If he didn't comply, they would summon all kinds of demons to defile his wife.
This loyal cultivator finally couldn't bear it any longer. He and his wife had gone through too many trials and tribulations in their union, and their feelings for each other were unwavering. He would rather suffer ten thousand times the torture than let his wife suffer even the slightest bit of harm.
His heart was agitated and wavering. Time slipped away as he watched his wife fall into the crowd of demons. Her clothes were torn to shreds and her snow-white body was exposed …
He clenched his teeth, wishing he could die immediately. It was better than witnessing that sentence with his own eyes. However, how could his enemies let him go so easily? Forcing him to watch all of this, Chen Xiao Qiang endured and endured with unimaginable willpower.
Finally, after an unknown period of time, the beautiful woman who had accompanied him for many years disappeared. In front of him was a chunk of flesh that no longer resembled a human.
But from the beginning to the end, he did not reveal a single secret of the sect.
The next question was, was Chen Xiaoqiang considered loyal?
Most people, when faced with such a question, would immediately retort, "This is f * cking loyalty to the point of being twisted!?"
However, according to the standard of loyalty, unfortunately, Chen Xiao Qiang could not be considered loyal. Because, after witnessing the tragic death of his family and the humiliation of his wife, his heart was shaken.
Although in the end, he did not make a decision that was detrimental to the sect, he could not be shaken. Because, since he was shaken, it meant that the test he had suffered was not cruel enough. If the weight on the other side of the scale was increased, he would eventually betray the sect.
This was absolute loyalty.
Among the more than forty people present, none of them were disloyal. To be able to be regarded as elites by the sect and be sent to the Ancient Sword Tomb, there must be something trustworthy about them. However, compared to the requirement of absolute loyalty, they were obviously far from it. In fact, the question everyone was considering was, was absolute loyalty possible?
Regarding this question, Wang Lu did not hesitate to give an answer.
"Of course it's possible."
Dozens of pairs of ears stood up at the same time.
Wang Lu said with a smile, "Isn't it enough to refine people into meat puppets? Creatures without brains are the most loyal. So far, aside from a few cases where the refining skill is not good enough, has there ever been a case where a meat puppet betrayed its master? No, right? "
F * ck! Dozens of people simultaneously roared in their hearts, "Isn't this f * cking nonsense!?"
Wang Lu's face turned serious. "Nonsense? That's right, refining people into meat puppets is pure nonsense, but what if I play it out again? "
Hai Yunfan seemed to understand and nodded his head. "Play it out again?"
Wang Lu said, "For example, refine a meat puppet, and then declare that you are loyal to him and will never disobey any of his requests."
"This …" Hai Yunfan was stunned for a moment, and then immediately laughed. "What a cunning method. Obviously, the meat puppet is loyal to you, but you want to do the opposite. However, there seems to be a similar record in the history books. Using the emperor to order the feudal vassals! It's just that this method seems to be loyal, but the person who used this method in the past was regarded as a traitor for all eternity. "
Wang Lu gave him a thumbs up. "As expected of someone from an imperial family, you're very familiar with the relevant history."
Hai Yunfan laughed. "You're making fun of me. Now that I've stepped onto the path of immortality, the riches and glory of the mortal world are no longer fated with me … Brother Wang, although this method of turning the guest into the host and using the emperor to order the feudal vassals is ingenious, it's still not the right path."
Wang Lu said, "That's right, it's too ridiculous to declare loyalty after refining people into meat puppets. But what if I play it out again?"
This time, even Hai Yunfan couldn't guess. "Play it out again?"
"That's right, it's impossible to declare loyalty after refining a meat puppet, because the refiner and the meat puppet have an inseparable karma. Then what if the karma is severed? For example, declaring loyalty to someone who's already dead. "
Hai Yunfan was surprised. "Pledging loyalty to someone who's already dead?"
"Yes, pledging loyalty to someone who won't ask anything of you, does that mean you don't have to worry about disobeying the other party?"
"That does make some sense, but it seems that there are still hidden dangers."
"Of course, as long as a person has lived in this world, there will always be traces left behind. As we often say, forever live in the heart. And behavior that goes against this virtual image can also be regarded as disloyalty. But, what if we go one step further on this basis? "
"... Please speak frankly, Brother Wang, I really can't guess your idea."
The rest of the cultivators from Shengjing Sect and Kunlun Immortal Sect also had the same expression. Whether it was pledging loyalty to a meat puppet or pledging loyalty to a dead person, both seemed to be quite practical. Unexpectedly, in Wang Lu's opinion, all of them were not enough, and he could even go one step further … It was really hard for them to keep up.
Wang Lu said, "Then take me as an example. Now, I declare!"
As soon as this statement came out, the whole room was shocked.
Wang Lu actually personally came out? Could it be that he really has the confidence to win? What exactly did he mean by going one step further on the meat puppet tactic?
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Wang Lu lightly smiled and said, "I declare my loyalty to XX!"
The next moment, golden light flashed, and the declaration had taken effect!
XX?
For a time, even the previously calm Jianglu was slightly startled. What was XX?
"The so-called XX is just a code. It's a mysterious existence. It can't be observed by anyone in any way, and its real name can't be spoken by anyone in any way. As for me, I declare my loyalty to it."
With that, Wang Lu looked around provocatively. "Now, I welcome everyone to question my loyalty."
… There was a long silence.
It was not that they didn't want to open their mouth, but when they saw the golden light on Wang Lu, Shengjing Sect people were like wolves and tigers. They couldn't wait to open their mouths in unison and beat Wang Lu's golden body into meat sauce. Because as long as they once again excluded Wang Lu from the quota in the loyalty gate, the advantage of Shengjing Sect would be irresistible!
However, how could they open their mouths? Wang Lu's declaration sounded unimaginable, but when they thought about it, it seemed impeccable!
It couldn't be observed by anyone in any way, in other words … it wouldn't have any impact on reality! Otherwise, any effects that were created could be indirectly observed.
Compared to the meat puppet and the deceased, this was indeed a step further. It wouldn't have any impact on reality, so naturally, it wouldn't be violated in the slightest. Pledging loyalty to it was simply an unbreakable golden body!
After a long time, a Shengjing Sect cultivator tried to open his mouth and ask, "What exactly is this XX that you said? How do you want to pledge loyalty to it? "
Wang Lu decisively replied, "No comment!"
"No, no comment!?"
"Does the rule say that after being questioned, I have to answer? No. That being the case, of course, I have no comment. "
How, how could this be?!
Everyone's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. This Wang Lu was indeed worthy to be known as the number one in the world in terms of defense within the same stage. Not only his Non-Phase Sword was powerful, his bullsh * t was also incomparably slick, making people completely unable to make a move!
For a time, even the Power King Jianglu couldn't think of how to crack Wang Lu's theory. He was confident in his own wisdom, but in front of Wang Lu, he had to admit that he paled in comparison.
However, Wang Lu was too confident. Coming out so early was tantamount to giving other people an advantage out of thin air. What was an advantage out of thin air? Specifically...
"Zhaojian, you do it." Jianglu turned his head and winked at a Junior Brother from his sect.
That cultivator nodded and then loudly said, "I declare my loyalty to YY! The so-called YY is just a code name. It is essentially a mysterious existence. It cannot be observed by anyone in any way, and its true name cannot be spoken by anyone in any way. As for me, I declare my loyalty to it. "
His lines were exactly the same as Wang Lu's. Regarding this, Wang Lu couldn't help but laugh. "Giving them a taste of their own medicine? Unexpectedly, the dignified Shengjing Sect also has a counterfeit business. "
Jianglu faintly smiled. "Actually, I can guess that you have a way to crack your own theory. However, we can also use the same method on you. Now, you're welcome to question it. "
Wang Lu was silent. After a long time, he said, "You're indeed worthy to be one of the top ten experts in Shengjing Sect, you really have some skill."
Jianglu turned his head. "Luan Yu, Luan Yun, the two of you also declare your loyalty."
Then, Shengjing Sect people made their declarations one after another. Before long, the stone chamber was filled with golden light. However, not everyone made the same declaration as Wang Lu, because the condition to pass the test required two successful questioning. If everyone made this impeccable declaration, they would not be able to successfully question each other, which was tantamount to everyone failing to pass the test. The advantage of Shengjing Sect people was once again revealed. Soon, the internal allocation was made. Some people would be sacrificed as offerings, and the purpose was to be successfully questioned.
Of course, this also needed to pay attention to some skills, because the same problem also existed for Kunlun Immortal Sect and Ten Thousand Arts Sect. In case Shengjing Sect's offerings were successfully questioned by them, it would be difficult for Shengjing Sect's own needs to be satisfied. Therefore, the declaration of offerings and being questioned were almost simultaneously completed, not giving other people the opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity. A moment later, the golden light in the stone chamber dimmed a lot. Two-thirds of people's loyalty had been broken.
Including Wangyue siblings, a total of six Shengjing Sect cultivators supported the golden light and completed the two questioning. If there was no accident, they would officially pass the test. Out of caution, Jianglu didn't rush to declare his loyalty, but he first completed the two questioning.
However, soon after, he saw Liu Li and Bai Shixuan also made the same declaration. Jianglu frowned and then completed his declaration.
After all this was done, most of the Shengjing Sect cultivators felt that the general situation had been settled, so they breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to the previous two, this test was much calmer. Although they didn't drag down Wang Lu as expected, at least they didn't pull away from him...
However, the next moment, they heard Wang Lu say, "It can't be observed in any way. Things that have no effect on reality are equal to non-existence. Declaring allegiance to such things is simply self-deception."
With that, the golden light shield around his body shattered.
"The rest of you are the same. Since you're copying me, don't waste time explaining, just break it all together."
The crackling sound continued one after another, and in the blink of an eye, the golden light in the stone chamber shattered, turning the room dark. However, under people's extremely astonished eyes, Wang Lu finally smiled happily.
"The biggest feature of these eight trials is that it's much easier to be defeated than to pass. Therefore, I decided to start from this test and put all my energy to defeat you. At present, in terms of virtue, Junior Sister Liu Li is still in the lead by one virtue. And according to the rule, the one with more is also the winner! "
"Now, I, as a professional adventurer, make a statement. From this test, there will be no one who can pass the next five tests!"
"Including me!"
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