Chapter 54: The Trio Begins Their Journey
Chapter 54: The Trio Begins Their Journey
“Who?”
Hearing this voice, the other female disciples’ expressions stiffened as they looked at the young, handsome boy.
“That dog!”
They spoke in unison.
The one who stepped forward was none other than their junior brother, the Demon Prince of the Heavenly Fiend Sect, Ye Shu!
First, he stirred up trouble with that bold challenge, and now he’s stepping forward again?
What does this mean? Is he Master Luo Jiuyan’s planted accomplice?
“Oh?”
A hint of warmth flashed in Luo Jiuyan’s eyes as she looked at Ye Shu with tenderness. She thought to herself that this kid never disappoints at critical moments.
“Have you really thought it through? Inside, there are both opportunities and life-threatening dangers! Once you enter, do not go too deep—start by exploring the first and second floors, and if you encounter a powerful enemy, immediately run to the first-floor tower gate so I can rescue you!”
Luo Jiuyan spoke first.
She was well aware of the situation inside the Slaughter Tower.
The Slaughter Tower was on the verge of collapse. Her power was too great, and if she entered, it would definitely cause the treasure to collapse and be destroyed.
All she could do was watch from the outside as they entered.
If they encountered danger inside, Luo Jiuyan wouldn’t be able to save them immediately. It would take time to break through, and during that time, she couldn’t guarantee their safety. This was what worried her the most.
“I’ve thought it through.”
Ye Shu nodded, looking at her resolutely.
The sapling of creation inside him was stirring restlessly!
The direction of its agitation was precisely the nine-story Slaughter Tower!
Since cultivating the “Creation Art,” this was the first time he had experienced such a sensation.
He didn’t understand what it meant, but he felt that if he missed this opportunity to train in the Slaughter Tower, he would suffer a great loss!
Therefore, no matter what, Ye Shu had to go in and investigate.
However, while he was willing, his senior sisters were not so eager: “Is this dog out of his mind?”
Hearing his response, his senior sisters felt the urge to tear his mouth apart. Didn’t he hear that it was filled with dangers inside?
Have you forgotten your place since becoming the Demon Prince?
“Very well.”
Luo Jiuyan on the throne nodded, unable to hide a trace of worry.
She was pleased that Ye Shu had agreed, but she was also deeply concerned about the Slaughter Tower being out of control.
He was only at the Golden Core stage. Could he really remain safe inside? Should she stop him?
“This disciple is also willing to go!”
At this moment, a voice rang out.
The source of the voice was a valiant woman in a flowing red dress, none other than their eldest senior sister, Nie Qing!
No one was surprised by Nie Qing’s willingness, as her status as the eldest senior sister required her to set an example.
However, after saying this, Nie Qing glanced at Ye Shu intentionally or unintentionally.
A strange look flashed in her eyes.
She couldn’t let him die inside!
“If he dies inside, my love demon technique will spiral out of control. Who will I turn to for those clandestine affairs then?” Nie Qing thought to herself.
Her goal was clear: enter and protect Ye Shu!
She couldn’t let this precious medicine go to waste inside.
“I’ll go in too!”
At this moment, a clear voice rang out.
The others turned their attention to a slender woman in a blue dress, elegant and graceful.
Her name was Lan Caidie, the third disciple under Luo Jiuyan and Ye Shu’s third senior sister.
She also agreed at this moment.
At the same time, her gaze involuntarily fell on Ye Shu, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
It was cold!
Ye Shu shivered involuntarily.
Damn! I feel like this woman has ulterior motives!
Ye Shu didn’t know much about her, but he knew she was a powerful and scheming woman.
She often played tricks on the disciples, leaving them in a state of confusion and frustration.
When Ye Shu had once probed her intentions, she hadn’t outright dismissed him. Instead, she teased, “Junior Brother, if you give up the position of Demon Prince to me, Senior Sister will agree to anything you want~”
Ye Shu always felt there was a trap! The system didn’t indicate that she had accepted him, so he rejected her proposal.
Now, being stared at by her like this, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had already been schemed against.
“Anyone else?”
Luo Jiuyan asked.
Apart from Ye Shu, Nie Qing, and Lan Caidie, the other disciples remained silent.
Since even Master Luo Jiuyan couldn’t guarantee their safety, this was definitely not an easy journey.
While it offered a feast for improving their cultivation, it was also a potential grave.
In the end, the other disciples remained silent.
They chose to watch from the sidelines.
If Ye Shu and the others could truly train and improve their strength inside, they could enter later.
But if someone really got into trouble inside, it would serve as a warning to the others.
This way, they couldn’t lose.
Luo Jiuyan also understood the thoughts of the others and didn’t push further. Instead, she looked at Ye Shu and the other two and said:
“Yes, Master!”
The three of them responded in unison.
As long as they reached the first-floor tower gate, they could escape. It didn’t sound too dangerous.
But Luo Jiuyan still felt uneasy. She took out three wooden puppets and handed them to each of them.
“Take these. If you’re truly in a hopeless situation, activate them with your spiritual energy. They can save your life once!”
Ye Shu received the puppet. Although he didn’t know what kind of puppet it was, the extraordinary aura it emitted was definitely not ordinary—it was at least a spiritual treasure!
From the surprised expressions of Senior Sister Nie Qing and Lan Caidie, it was clear that this item was extremely valuable.
It seemed that Master Luo Jiuyan wasn’t the type of teacher who would throw them into training and then leave them to fend for themselves.
She still prioritized their safety.
This gave them another way out, further boosting their confidence.
“Alright.”
With the preparations made, the danger was minimized. Luo Jiuyan didn’t waste any more words and began casting a spell to open the Slaughter Tower. As black light shone, the entire hall was filled with a strange and eerie atmosphere, accompanied by the wails and screams coming from inside the tower.
At this moment, it felt as if they were in hell, with ghostly figures and skeletons clearly visible, beckoning to them.
In the center, there was a gate made of human skeletons, facing them.
“Safety comes first!”
Luo Jiuyan said to them.
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Shu eagerly stepped forward and entered the skeletal gate.
“That rebellious disciple!”
She scolded softly. Originally, she had planned to secretly give him a couple more treasures before he left to ensure his safety, but he left without hesitation. Was he in a rush to die or something? What a fool!
Then she looked at her eldest disciple, Nie Qing, who was at the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
And her third disciple, Lan Caidie, at the early Nascent Soul stage.
They were still observing cautiously.
How could a guy at the early Golden Core stage be so reckless?