Inside the Nan Gong Clan, inside a dark palace.
More than 10 silhouettes were sitting on top of each other. There were men, women, and grey-haired elders. Without exception, every single one of them was emitting a terrifying amount of Qi. Even though they were standing there without moving, they gave off an oppressive vibe.
Without a doubt, these people were all completion leveled powerhouses with high statuses.
Logically speaking, experts of this level would normally be cultivating in seclusion, and it would be very difficult to see them, let alone gather them together. The reason why they were gathered here was because they received a message from Nan Gong Ru that forced them to break out of their isolation and gather here.
What could they do? The mysterious flower had troubled the Nan Gong Clan for thousands of years. Even though they were near despair, they did not want to give up any hope.
"I have heard of the name Xian Ling. I have also heard of him. He is a very mysterious young man." A grey-haired elder suddenly spoke.
"I have heard of him as well." A sturdy man nodded, "I also heard that he recently passed the Tower of the Seventh Soul and made the Chu Clan lose all face."
"Yeah, this kid is really a dragon among men. Even the number one monster on the leaderboard could only reach the sixth level, but he actually managed to clear it. It's really unbelievable."
"That's true. The Tower of the Seventh Soul tests a cultivator's capabilities. Since this man has passed the Tower, it means he has reached the peak of the foundational level. He is now able to surpass the first monster and become the leader of the younger generation. "
"It really is unbelievable. Not only has this man surpassed the first monster in terms of cultivation, but he has also surpassed Master Jiang in terms of arrays. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick. How can a young man in his twenties be so terrifying? "
Everyone chimed in. Their voices were full of shock. Just as they complimented Ling Xian, a middle-aged man sighed, "But I still do not believe that this man can recognize the flower and lift our curse."
"Aye, yeah."
An elderly woman sighed, "No matter how talented this man is, he is still a young man. There is no way he can be knowledgeable, let alone lift the curse."
"That's right. I don't have much hope. After so many years, my Nangong family has invited countless capable people, but no one has been able to break the curse. They can't even call out the name of that flower. " A black-robed old man let out a long sigh. Thinking about his impending death, he could not help but reveal a look of fear.
"No matter what, since this kid said that he has a 50% chance of success, then we'll have to wait." The white-haired elder who spoke first smiled, "Whether or not he can recognize the flower and break the curse that has haunted the NanGong Clan for thousands of years, let us wait and see."
Upon hearing this, everyone present gently nodded their heads. Soon after, they shut their eyes and did not speak any further.
After some time, a series of light footsteps came from outside the palace, causing the completion levelled cultivators to open their eyes.
Then, they saw two figures slowly walking over. They knew one of them, so they didn't pay much attention to him. Instead, they focused their attention on the other person.
He had sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and a jade-like face. An indescribable Daoist Rhyme flowed around his body, making him look heroic and imposing.
It was Ling Xian.
After his conversation with Nan Gong Ru, he followed the Nan Gong Clan Leader to this place in order to see the mysterious and strange flower.
"What a rare Heaven's Favorite. This temperament alone is not something normal people can possess." The white-haired elder complimented and smiled, "You must be the Master Xian who shocked everyone when he first arrived at the Trading Island."
"Senior, you are flattering me. That is me." Ling Xian grinned and nodded at the completion levelled cultivators.
At this, everyone nodded back at Ling Xian. Moreover, they all revealed a kind smile. Even the few people who had always put on a cold face forced an ugly smile.
If this was anyone else, these people wouldn't be so polite. But who was Ling Xian? Ignoring the fact that he was an array grandmaster, his completion levelled cultivation made them swallow their usual arrogance and treat him with respect.
"I do not dare to call you senior. You are already a completion levelled cultivator and your status is not any lower than ours." The white-haired elder smiled kindly, but his murky eyes flashed with shock.
The other completion levelled cultivators reacted the same. Even though they all knew Ling Xian was young, after seeing him personally, they finally realized one thing.
Not only were the rumors not exaggerated, they were actually underestimating him.
This person … was a little too young.
Everyone was silently shocked. Looking at the young Ling Xian, they all thought back to themselves when they were young. A sense of defeat welled up in his heart, and he felt that he had lived all these years in vain.
Then, the completion levelled cultivators exchanged glances and saw the bitterness in each other's eyes.
"You are flattering me." Ling Xian faintly grinned, not wanting to dwell on this topic any longer. He changed the subject, "I'm sure everyone knows why I am here. If that's the case, then let's not waste any more time. Let me see that flower."
"I …"
The grey-haired elder hesitated. After exchanging glances with everyone, he gritted his teeth, "Okay, please wait a moment, Master Xian. I will summon the curse now."
Then, he manipulated the Qi in his body and an eerie aura permeated the air, making the entire hall look even more eerie.
Then, a strange black flower appeared between his brows. It emitted waves of black air, looking mysterious and eerie.
"Cursed Imprint …"
Ling Xian frowned and smiled helplessly, "Senior, I don't want to see the curse inside you. I want to see the flower."
"The curse is the same as the flower. Master Xian, you can just look at it." The white-haired elder forced a smile, looking a little tired.
It couldn't be helped. Every time he took the initiative to manifest the Curse Seal, it would cause him considerable damage. However, for that sliver of hope, he was willing to sacrifice himself.
"Senior, you did not understand what I meant." Ling Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He knew that the elder misunderstood, "I cannot just look at the curse on your head. I have to see the flower with my own eyes."
"Hmm?"
The elder frowned, his face did not look so good.
Everyone's expression darkened as well. The curse inside their bodies was the same as the flower. If they knew the flower, then they could just look at the mark between the elder's brows. Why did they have to look at the flower?
How could they know that the reason why Ling Xian said he was 50% confident was because he had the Essence of Herbalism. The Essence of Herbalism will only reveal information when he sees the real spiritual medicine. Looking at the curse was useless.
"Master Xian, please forgive me for being blunt. You must recognize this flower." The elder's expression was cold, doubting Ling Xian's intentions.
"I …"
Ling Xian hesitated. He couldn't tell them that he had the Essence of Herbalism and that he had to see the flower with his own eyes. Therefore, he smiled helplessly, "Seniors, I am here today with sincerity. So please let me take a look at that flower."
Hearing this, the elder didn't speak. Everyone remained silent as well. However, his face revealed a trace of suspicion. He doubted if Ling Xian would be able to recognize the flower and he was also doubting his intentions.
Seeing this, Ling Xian couldn't help but frown. Though he understood what they were thinking, he was here to help and they were doubting him. This naturally made him angry.
"Since you are doubting me, then there is nothing more to say."
Ling Xian spoke softly, "I will say one last thing. I hope you will not regret the decision you made today."
Then, he paid his respect to Nan Gong Ru and prepared to leave the Nan Gong Clan.
Seeing this, the elder gritted his teeth and made a decision, "Master Xian, please stay. I believe you."
"Then I will say that this is the wisest decision you've made in your life." Ling Xian faintly grinned. His confidence lit up the entire hall and diluted the eerie atmosphere.
Perhaps they were infected by his confidence. Though everyone was terrified, no one stopped him. They all silently agreed with the elder's decision.
"The wisest decision?"
The elder bitterly smiled and sighed, "Master Xian, the reason why we don't want you to see the flower is because we are cursed. Once we see the flower, the curse inside us will worsen and it will reduce our lifespan by at least 30 years. "
"I see. No wonder." Ling Xian realized and understood everyone's difficulties. He smiled, "Everyone, do not worry. As long as I see the flower, I will find a solution."
"I hope so."
The elder exhaled a long sigh, not believing Ling Xian could do it. But since there was a glimmer of hope, he was not going to give up no matter what.
"Everyone, let's move together and open the inhibition array!"
With a loud shout, the old man formed a strange seal with his hands, and a mysterious mighty force suddenly spread out.
Seeing this, everyone sighed in unison. They clenched their fists and formed a hand seal.
Instantly, an infinite amount of heavenly light bloomed and a jade box appeared in midair. Then, the jade box slowly opened, revealing a mysterious flower.
It was round in shape but was missing half of it. The remaining half was completely black and was circulating with an eerie, evil energy. Like a night without dawn or an abyss without an exit, it gave off a feeling of hopelessness and fear.
In that instant, everyone's body began to quiver and black energy began to emit from the top of their heads. Then, their Qi began to climb. Originally of the intermediate stage of the completion level, everyone's cultivation level increased by one level.
However, their breathing was getting weaker and their faces were getting paler. It was as if they had aged by 10 years in an instant.
Just then, the Herb of Omniscience provided information about the flower. Ling Xian's expression changed and he uttered out a statement full of shock.
"This is the legendary … Devious Burial Flower."
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