"The Dragon Severing Lock is the final defense of a sealed mechanism. Due to its ingenious design, it is impossible to break it unless one's cultivation reaches a certain level. In fact... even a celestial designer wouldn't be able to open it!"
Master Sai said with a livid face.
This was the final trump card of a celestial designer, similar to a cultivator's self-detonation. Unless it was absolutely necessary, no one would use it. Usually, it would only be activated to prevent the invasion of an enemy or to perish together with another.
Once it fell, there was no way to open it again. Even a dragon wouldn't be able to enter it, so it was known as the Dragon Severing Lock.
Unless one's strength exceeded the limits of the mechanism, only then would one be able to break it. Just like what the other party had said, Transcendent Mortal 9-dan.
Otherwise, no matter how one attacked, it would be futile.
"Then... doesn't that mean that we won't be able to leave?"
Only Transcendent Mortal 9-dan cultivators were capable of opening it, and the strongest among them was only at Transcendent Mortal 4-dan. They were still a long way from being able to open it.
If they couldn't even break it, how could they possibly leave?
"Let me take a look!"
Zhang Xuan frowned. Walking up to the stone door, he touched it with his finger, and a book materialized in the Library of Heaven's Path.
"Grade-6 Dragon Severing Lock, forged by 6-star celestial designer Hu Yangzi. Forged using unique materials, it is extremely difficult to break. Flaws: 1, the forging technique... "
After reading through the book, Zhang Xuan's complexion turned awful.
Even though there were flaws in the Dragon Severing Lock, it wasn't something that he could break with his current strength.
In other words... the other party was right. Without reaching Transcendent Mortal 9-dan, it would be impossible for him to break this thing.
What should they do?
Were they really going to be trapped here forever?
Just as Zhang Xuan was contemplating how they could leave, Zhao Feiwu's voice sounded, "Everyone, there's no need to panic. Since he wants to possess us, he won't trap himself here forever!"
"This..."
"That's right!"
Everyone was taken aback for a moment before their eyes lit up.
Since that fellow wanted to possess them, he must be thinking of a way to leave after succeeding. How could he possibly place himself in a perilous situation?
"We'll think of a way to leave after dealing with that fellow. Right now, our greatest danger isn't being trapped here!"
Zhang Xuan said.
Even if they were unable to get out, the food in the storage ring should be able to sustain them for at least a few years. On top of that, they should be able to survive for some time.
At the moment, the greatest threat was the owner of the tomb, the soul oracle hiding in the surroundings. If they didn't find him and kill him, they would surely die.
"Deal with me? Do you have the strength? "
Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, the voice harrumphed coldly.
"Regardless of whether it exists or not, I have to give it a try!" Taking a step forward, Jin Conghai flicked his wrist and a jade bottle appeared in his palm. He carefully surveyed his surroundings, seemingly trying to locate the other party.
"Give it a try? Then let me show you how laughable such a thought is! "
Wu!
As soon as the voice ended, a beam of light shot out from the hall. Before Jin Conghai could react, he was struck in the chest.
Puff!
His entire body was sent flying, and he landed heavily on the wall, vomiting large mouthfuls of blood.
"Senior Jin!"
Not expecting the strongest of them, Jin Conghai, to be severely injured before he could even withstand a single blow, everyone clenched their fists tightly.
To be able to leave a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan expert in such a state, even if the other party wasn't a 6-star soul oracle, he wasn't someone they could deal with.
Even though Jin Conghai was injured, Zhang Xuan didn't panic. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the source of the light.
Weng!
A book appeared in the Library of Heaven's Path, and Zhang Xuan flipped it open.
"Is it the power of a mechanism?"
Zhang Xuan frowned.
The attack previously wasn't a battle technique executed by a soul oracle. In other words, it was the power of a mechanism.
In other words... it was impossible for them to locate the other party with just that attack.
"It's impossible for a soul oracle to allow others to locate him. Otherwise, if they sealed their acupoints in advance, how could they possibly possess him?"
Seeing Zhang Xuan's actions, Luo Zhu sent a telepathic message over.
"You're right!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
When a soul oracle attempted to possess someone, it was similar to a sneak attack. If one was prepared beforehand and sealed their acupoints to resist, the other party would have to pay a heavy price in order to succeed!
After all, it was driving the original soul out of the body and fusing it into the body. If the owner of the body were to resist, the other party would only end up with a destroyed corpse.
This was precisely the reason why this fellow couldn't allow anyone to find him. Otherwise, if someone were to take out an artifact that could deal with souls, it would be futile no matter how strong he was.
"There's no need to search for me. It's impossible for you to find me, and there's no need to think about killing me. You are still too weak!"
Hearing the conversation between the duo, the voice continued, "Those who entered this place should be prepared to be possessed. However... I can only possess one body, so... the others are safe."
"Safe? I doubt that it's that simple! "Master Sai harrumphed.
Since the other party had trapped them here, there was no way he would let them leave this place alive.
He didn't believe that the other party would be able to leave this place alive after successfully possessing him.
After all, soul oracles were a taboo. If news of his possession were to spread, there would be many who would want to kill him.
"By 'safe', I mean that you won't die for the time being. As for how long you can live, that will depend on your choice!"
The voice chuckled.
"Choice?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
"That's right. I'll give you two choices now. First, I have three trials here. Those who can clear them can be spared. However, I won't bring you away either. You'll be left here to fend for yourselves!"
The voice said.
"Trials?" Everyone was taken aback.
Wasn't this fellow here to possess them? Why was he challenging the trials?
Zhang Xuan was also completely bewildered.
Usually, only those taking the master teacher examination or the examination for unique occupations would challenge the trials. Given how powerful this fellow was, it would be a walk in the park for him to kill them.
However, they were currently trapped here. Even if the other party didn't show himself, he could still kill them as he pleased. The decision wasn't in their hands. No matter how perplexed they were, there was nothing they could do.
"Second?" Zhang Xuan continued asking.
"Second, I'll kill you one by one until someone is willing to challenge the trials!" The voice harrumphed.
Not expecting the second condition to be challenging the trials, everyone was even more perplexed.
What was this fellow's purpose in wanting them to do so?
"Could it be... a guest goat?" Luo Zhu couldn't help but ask.
"Guest goat?" Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched.
Guest goat was a nomenclature used by herdsmen.
When guests arrived, they would usually slaughter a goat to welcome them. However, choosing the most delicious goat to slaughter was a huge problem.
Under normal circumstances, the herdsmen would allow the herd to run, and the one who ran the fastest would have the best meat.
Could it be that the other party was challenging the trials and choosing the most suitable physique for possession? Only then would he be able to fuse with the most suitable physique and weaken his cultivation to the minimum.
"That's possible!"
After a moment of analysis, Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
If that was the case, it was highly possible.
Not everyone was suitable for a soul oracle to possess. Take the soul of the other party for example. Not only had his cultivation plummeted after possessing Luo Zhu, it was also difficult for him to fuse with the other party successfully.
Even if he were to succeed, due to the incompatibility of the physique, his future achievements would be limited.
It was just like how a swordsman was forced to use a metal hammer.
If something wasn't suitable, no matter how good it was, it wouldn't be able to bring out its full potential.
This was probably the reason why the soul oracle was forcing them to challenge the trials. Through the selection, he would determine the most suitable physique before making his decision.
Otherwise, a soul who had lived for countless years wouldn't be so bored as to close the Dragon Severing Lock and play with them.
Most likely, the group had already made up their minds as soon as they arrived. Only after they entered the passageway did the soul oracle reveal its voice.
"Indeed, I'm choosing a guest goat. Let me see if there's a physique suitable for a soul oracle... Why, are you afraid? "Hearing their conversation, the voice sounded once more.
"Afraid? Not yet! "
Zhang Xuan shook his head. "Where is your trial? Bring it out for us to take a look! "
"That's more like it!"
Seeing Zhang Xuan agree to it, the voice continued, "Don't think that you won't catch my eye just because you haven't passed the trial! My criteria is your physique, not your speed and means of clearing the trial! Remember, only those who are able to clear the trial will be spared. Those who fail... can only bid farewell to the crowd with regret! "
Hong long!
Following which, the surroundings suddenly jolted, and a massive stone tablet appeared in the hall.
"This is the most basic 'Soul Guiding Formula' of the soul oracles. Cultivate it, and if you are able to draw your soul out of your body within ten days, you will pass the trial. Those who are unable to do so after ten days will be killed by the traps!"
The voice harrumphed emotionlessly.
"Soul Guiding Formula?"
Zhang Xuan turned to look at the stone tablet, and sure enough, it was filled with words. The first three words seemed to pierce right into one's soul, causing one's soul to tremble in fear.
Soul Guiding Formula!
The cultivation technique of the soul oracles.
He had been wondering what the first trial would be, but to think that it would be a cultivation technique!
"Seems like that fellow is trying to find someone who is able to cultivate the soul oracle art!" Zhang Xuan nodded in realization. "That's right. Since one is able to cultivate the Soul Guiding Formula, it means that they are suited for the soul oracles. Once I possess another body, I will be able to return to my peak!"
Those who were skilled in swordsmanship would naturally hope to possess a swordsman. This way, it would be much easier for them to cultivate.
As a soul oracle, they would naturally hope to find someone who was able to cultivate the soul oracle art. If they succeeded, they would be able to use this body to cultivate.
"Don't think that you can draw your soul out on the last day. That won't do me any good. Talent doesn't depend on how fast you can draw your soul out. Furthermore... once you start cultivating the Soul Guiding Formula, you won't be able to control yourself... "
Fearing that the crowd would push the responsibility onto one another, the voice spoke up coldly.
However, before he could finish his words, the young man's voice sounded impassively, "This Soul Guiding Formula doesn't seem too bad... However, do you have any other similar cultivation techniques? The more, the better. Why don't you... give me a thousand books first? "
The voice was stunned. "A thousand books?"
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