70 – The Ancient Jade’s Reaction

Half an hour later, the voice of Great Xia’s Ancestor, Xia Wencheng, resonated, prompting Wang Ping, who had been meditating, to open his eyes.

“Friend, the door to the forbidden area has been opened… You may enter now…”

Wang Ping nodded at Great Xia’s Ancestor Xia Wencheng, then moved swiftly and leaped inside.

Soon, Wang Ping arrived at a very peculiar space.

In the sky, there was a blood moon, giving an ominous feeling.

On the ground, there were various skeletons, some human-shaped, others beast-shaped.

Wang Ping stood in the air, looking at these skeletons, narrowing his eyes.

This forbidden area… is indeed strange…

Ordinary trial grounds wouldn’t likely choose such a place as the testing site.

This place feels more like an ancient battlefield…

“The trial begins…”

“Detected that the trial contestant’s cultivation is at Spirit Origin Realm’s peak, bone age is 25, and talent evaluation is moderate.”

“The trial targets are set to Spirit Origin Realm peak, totaling 15, race: Corpse Zombies… Please kill them within ten minutes to pass the trial… Failure to kill all Corpse Zombies within ten minutes will be considered a failure…”

At this moment, a rather chilly voice echoed in the space.

“A 25-year-old peak Spirit Origin Realm with only a moderate talent evaluation… What kind of place is this…”

Listening to the chilly voice, Wang Ping felt waves of unease in his heart.

Immediately after, the ground began to tremble, stones cracked open, and zombies filled with corpse aura crawled out from underground, staring at Wang Ping in the sky.

“Roar!”

As these zombies climbed out from the ground, they all opened their eyes, with green ghostly flames in their pupils, growling at Wang Ping and launching themselves skyward to kill him.

In response, Wang Ping’s expression remained unchanged. He raised his palm and directly used the Sword Control Technique.

In an instant, the vast crimson flame spiritual energy within him exploded, forming countless crimson flame swords, which bombarded the zombies overwhelmingly.

Under Wang Ping’s formidable strength, these zombies were instantly obliterated, turning into dust.

The Red Flame Technique itself is an earth-grade top-tier skill, making Wang Ping’s strength far surpass that of an ordinary peak Spirit Origin Realm cultivator.

Even though the zombies’ bodies were exceptionally tough, far stronger than an ordinary peak Spirit Origin Realm cultivator, they still couldn’t be Wang Ping’s opponents.

Not to mention, fire-based skills are particularly effective against such yin and evil entities.

Thus, even without using Sword Intent, merely by employing techniques from the Sword Control Technique, Wang Ping could easily annihilate them.

Although the Sword Control Technique is only earth-grade low-tier, it’s sufficiently cool and ideal for mowing down enemies, rendering quantity meaningless before Wang Ping.

“Trial succeeded… Do you wish to proceed to the second round of the trial… Passing it will grant a great opportunity…”

As Wang Ping effortlessly slaughtered all the zombies, the chilly voice echoed again, this time seemingly tainted with temptation.

Wang Ping’s eyelids twitched slightly.

In previous life simulations, Wang Ping had also traversed the forbidden area, but each time he almost died.

Back then, Wang Ping was at the half-step Great Transcendence Realm.

If a half-step Great Transcendence Wang Ping could barely survive, let alone his current self…

Simultaneously, Wang Ping discerned a difference in the chilly voice, it seemed not mechanical but intelligent.

Thus, Wang Ping pretended to ponder, showing a tempted expression, but eventually muttered to himself: “The next trial must be more difficult… It wouldn’t hurt to come back when I’m stronger…”

As soon as Wang Ping said this, the chilly voice resounded again, faintly bearing a hint of regret: “Since the trial contestant refuses to accept the second round of the trial… The trial ends here…”

With these words, Wang Ping felt the space fluctuate.

Immediately, Wang Ping was back in the passage outside the forbidden area, and in front of him hovered a red sword exuding spirituality.

It was unmistakably a spirit sword.

Seeing the floating spirit sword, Great Xia’s Ancestor Xia Wencheng was initially stunned but soon his eyes burned with fervor.

A spirit sword! Such a thing could only be possessed by a cultivator at the Great Transcendence Realm.
If any faction possesses it, it can dominate its foundation.

A Spirit Origin Ninth Level cultivator with a spirit sword can easily kill a Spirit Origin Realm Great Perfection cultivator.

It is known that breaking through to Spirit Origin Ninth Level isn’t difficult, but reaching Spirit Origin Realm Great Perfection is very hard.

If the Great Xia Royal Family had a spirit sword, they might be able to endure and prosper for a thousand years like the Sword Spirit Sect.

However, Xia Wencheng, the ancestor of Great Xia, quickly came to his senses and smiled wryly.

Treasures captivate the heart, but he didn’t dare touch Wang Ping’s belongings.

After all, it had only been about a minute since Wang Ping entered.

In such a short time, he had passed the trial.

This indicates that Wang Ping is not only powerful in cultivation, but his actual combat strength is undoubtedly terrifying.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to instantly kill five opponents of the same realm.

Such strength is truly frightening.

Probably only those ancient prodigies who broke through to the Great Transcendence at the Spirit Origin Realm Great Perfection could match him.

Thus, coveting Wang Ping’s belongings is courting death, bringing disaster to the entire Great Xia Royal Family.

“However, once Xia Yuan grows up, there might be a chance for the Great Xia Royal Family to obtain a spirit weapon… But by then, this old man might have already passed away.”

Xia Wencheng thought of Xia Yuan, feeling both gratified and a bit regretful…

“A fire attribute spirit sword, huh? Quite a match for my technique…”

Wang Ping gripped the spirit sword, feeling its scorching sensation, and nodded with satisfaction.

Some spirit weapons have their own attributes.

A fire attribute spirit sword can unleash powerful flames, amplify the strength of fire elemental spirit energy, allowing fire element cultivators to exert even more power.

However, for a Spirit Origin Realm cultivator, obtaining a spirit sword is already a great fortune. Acquiring one that matches their attribute is extremely difficult.

Only Great Transcendence cultivators have the ability to specifically seek spirit weapons that match their attributes and combat style.

“Is the sword named Blazing Fire? A nice name.”

Wang Ping noticed the characters ‘Blazing Fire’ on the sword’s hilt and chuckled, placing it into his storage ring.

“Fellow Daoist, since the transaction is complete, I shall take my leave.”

Wang Ping then looked at Xia Wencheng and spoke.

Xia Wencheng first nodded and then said: “If Fellow Daoist wishes to enter the forbidden land again, this old man will still guide you.”

“Mm…” Wang Ping did not refuse.

After all, he would eventually come to explore the forbidden land.

Of course, he wouldn’t enter it personally without sufficient strength, but would do so through simulation.

After all, the intricacies within are certainly significant, and entering personally could be dangerous.

If an unexpected outcome occurred, it would be a tragic fate.

“Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist, there is something I would like to ask of you.”

At this point, Wang Ping remembered another matter he needed to address and spoke to Xia Wencheng.

“What is it?” Xia Wencheng was somewhat surprised and curious. “If it’s something this old man can do, I will definitely do my best.”

“I have a Spirit Origin Pill here and would like the Great Xia Royal Family to host an auction for me.”

Wang Ping took out the Spirit Origin Pill from his storage ring and spoke.

The Spirit Origin Pill was useless to him, so he might as well auction it for many spirit stones.

Although he still had over 30,000 spirit stones on him, he frequently used the Life Simulator, and they would deplete soon.

So, earning more spirit stones to keep on hand was very important.

Great Xia has many auction houses, but the largest is run by the Great Xia Royal Family.

Therefore, it was most appropriate to auction the pill with the Great Xia auction house to maximize profits.

“Spirit Origin Pill!”

Xia Wencheng was full of surprise.

Although the Spirit Origin Pill is not as precious as the Yang Rejuvenation Pill in Great Xia, it is still a very valuable pill. It can make Spirit Origin Realm cultivators below the sixth level go crazy and often fetch a sky-high price.
“Speaking of which, the Great Xia auction is about to start. My grandson has been troubled by the lack of a suitable finale item. Your pill appeared just in time.”

Immediately, Xia Wencheng smiled and spoke.

“As a token of gratitude, I will exempt you from the auction’s commission on behalf of my grandson.”

“Then I’ll leave this matter to your Great Xia Royal Family. I’ll be staying in the capital for a while, waiting for the auction to start…” Wang Ping nodded, indifferent as to whether Xia Wencheng was lying to curry favor with him or if it was indeed true.

After all, he only needed lower-grade spirit stones.

“Haha, in that case, I’ll have Yuan’er accompany you for a tour… and to keep any petty thieves from disturbing you.”

Xia Wencheng nodded and suggested.

“I think if you let Xia Yuan follow me, it will actually cause some trouble.”

Wang Ping said with a deeper meaning.

Xia Wencheng was startled for a moment.

But soon, the experienced Xia Wencheng understood what Wang Ping meant.

Currently, many factions within Great Xia were watching to see who would succeed the throne.

In truth, in the hearts of these old veterans, the next emperor had long been decided. They just hadn’t expressed it explicitly, standing firmly by Xia Yuan’s side, to temper him.

“Haha, they wouldn’t dare. For the sake of Great Xia, if they dare to do anything, I wouldn’t mind banishing them all to the borders.”

Immediately, Xia Wencheng said coldly.

If it weren’t for using them as Xia Yuan’s grindstone, he would have dealt with these little brats long ago. They were just engaging in internal strife and completely oblivious of Great Xia’s current situation.

“Maybe… However, it’s better not to have Xia Yuan with me. I prefer to wander alone.” Wang Ping slightly shook his head and said.

He could see that Xia Wencheng was still fixated on pairing him with Xia Yuan.

But that was clearly an impossible task. Rather than getting married, he’d rather indulge in the pleasure houses.

Seeing Wang Ping’s clear refusal, Xia Wencheng could only regretfully nod and led Wang Ping out of the passage.

Next, Wang Ping left the palace and walked around the city.

Now, the sky had already darkened.

However, the capital city became even more lively after dark compared to daylight, with various candles and lanterns lit, more street vendors, and busy crowds.

After some exploring, Wang Ping stayed at a classical inn in the capital.

The auction was to start in a week.

During this week, the Great Xia Royal Family would spread the news of the Spirit Origin Pill, attracting Spirit Origin Realm experts from Great Xia and beyond to participate in the auction, maximizing the benefits.

For this, Wang Ping would stay in the capital for another week.

The next morning, Wang Ping opened his eyes, ending a night of cultivation.

“A new day… I wonder how my luck will be. Let’s do a life simulation.”

Wang Ping chuckled and spoke in his heart.

“System, I want a paid simulation.”

“Ding, paid simulation, consuming two thousand lower-grade spirit stones. Proceed?”

“Proceed.” Wang Ping nodded.

“Payment successful, Life Simulator activated, refreshing talents…”

“Ding, talents refreshed successfully. Congratulations on refreshing the Green Talent: Beast Master. Life simulation begins.”

Hearing the system, Wang Ping was slightly stunned.

Beast Master… this talent appeared again.

Although, it wasn’t particularly useful last time.

However, getting a green talent in the first simulation of the day was still a good omen.

While Wang Ping was pondering, the screen appeared, and text started to emerge.

【On April 24, 480 of the Great Xia calendar, you continued to wander around the capital.】

【Six days later, you attended the auction and unexpectedly found a treasure. The ancient jade given by the Village Chief reacted, surprising you greatly.】