Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 503 The Evil Temptation

Jiang Duanchao is dead!

Just die like this...

This result was like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone present stunned and unable to recover for a long time.

After all, Jiang Duanchao's name is renowned throughout the martial arts world; everyone knows him.

With his sharp swordsmanship and powerful strength, he established himself in the martial arts world, became the leader of a sect, and was famous for decades.

The fact that the great master Liang Jin was merely a rising star who had just entered the martial arts world, yet he was able to kill this senior martial arts master so easily with such swift and decisive methods, was truly astonishing.

The most surprised person was Zhao Bao.

His eyes widened in disbelief, as if the scene before him was an absurd dream that could shatter at any moment.

The old man standing to the side was also filled with astonishment, and couldn't help but exclaim:

"This kid has incredible fist intent! It's probably about to enter the Netherworld Realm!"

"This doesn't make sense. He's so young, how could he possibly have such a powerful fist intent?"

His words were filled with confusion and bewilderment; this was the first time Zhao Bao had ever heard the old man so surprised.

The old woman screamed, her voice sharp and piercing, like the cry of an owl:

"A monster! He's an even more monstrous monster than us!"

"We must kill him! Otherwise, he will surely become our greatest enemy in the future!"

The piercing cry echoed in the air, sending chills down one's spine.

As Zhao Bao listened to the cries of the conjoined twins, his eyes were fixed on Liang Jin, a complex mix of emotions in them: shock, resentment, and a deep-seated fear.

He once arrogantly believed that after absorbing the power of the conjoined twins, he had been transformed and was able to surpass Liang Jin and become a remarkable figure in the martial arts world.

But the thrilling battle he had just witnessed was like a heavy hammer blow, mercilessly shattering his illusions.

He then realized, as if waking from a dream, that Liang Jin had always been more powerful than he had imagined.

This realization caused Zhao Bao to frown deeply, as if a small mountain was pressing heavily on his heart.

the other side.

Shen Cangming gazed at Jiang Duanchao's lifeless corpse, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Jiang Duanchao, the martial arts master whom he had pursued his whole life but could never catch up with, was defeated and killed so easily.

This cruel reality, like a sharp blade, deeply pierced Shen Cangming's heart, causing him an unprecedented and enormous shock.

Liang Jin's terrifying talent and formidable strength displayed in battle repeatedly refreshed Shen Cangming's understanding of him.

He stood there, stunned, his gaze fixed on Liang Jin, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"Perhaps he really has a chance to replace the High Priest and lead my Youhuan race to revival!"

In those eyes, there was both admiration for Liang Jin's strength and a glimmer of hope for the future, as if seeing a ray of dawn in the darkness.

nearby.

Ye Xianqing stared blankly at Jiang Duanchao's corpse, as if his soul had been ripped out, and slumped to the ground like a lump of mud.

His eyes were empty and lifeless, filled with despair and fear.

He knew that if even a top expert like Jiang Duanchao had died here, how could he possibly survive?
The instinct for survival instantly took over his mind. Without thinking, he hurriedly knelt down on the ground with a thud.

He pleaded repeatedly with Liang Jin in the distance, his voice trembling with sobs, filled with humility and pitifulness:
"Great and wise teacher, I am willing to surrender! Please spare my life!"

"I'm willing to take you under the leadership of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect, and I'm willing to be your dog from now on!"

At this moment, in order to save his life, he had already abandoned all his dignity, hoping that Liang Jin would show leniency and give him a way out.

But Liang Jin didn't even bother to look at him.

at this time.

"Boo! Hah! Hah!"

Several sharp whooshing sounds rang out as several poisoned needles shot towards them like lightning.

Ye Xianqing suddenly awoke. Years of experience in the martial world made him react instinctively. He drew his longsword sharply, flicked his wrist, and the sword flashed through the air, knocking down the poisoned needles.

This sudden attack enraged Ye Xianqing.

His face was flushed, his eyes wide open like an angry wild beast. He turned and glared fiercely at Wen Hengrong in the distance, roaring:
"you wanna die!"

However, his gaze couldn't help but drift towards Wen Hengrong's face, chest, and long legs, and the blush on his face became even more pronounced.

He knew perfectly well that this was the effect of an aphrodisiac. The drug's effects were like a demon, spreading rampantly throughout his body, making it difficult for him to control his desires and throwing his mind into chaos.

It was this damned drug that made him constantly distracted and unable to calm himself during his battle with Wen Hengrong, which is why he hasn't been able to kill her yet.

Ye Xianqing was both anxious and angry. He bit his tongue hard, and the sharp pain made him more alert.

Just as he was struggling out of the mire of desire, he suddenly felt a strong gust of wind behind him, and a strong sense of crisis instantly enveloped his whole body.

Ye Xianqing, startled, had just turned his head when, before he could even see what was happening, he felt two sharp, steel-like claws grip his head tightly. A furry monkey face appeared in his field of vision—

It was actually the Jade-Faced Fire Monkey!
The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey's eyes flashed with a fierce light. It had harbored a grudge against Ye Xianqing since its time at Divine Deer Peak and had been looking for an opportunity to take revenge.

Seeing that Ye Xianqing was in a state of mental confusion, it launched a sneak attack without hesitation.

With a sudden burst of strength, it pulled with both arms.

Ye Xianqing's head was forcibly pulled off, and blood gushed out like a fountain from the severed neck, splattering onto the ground.

The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey proudly held Ye Xianqing's head, jumping around on the spot and squeaking excitedly, as if showing off its spoils to everyone.

Ye Xianqing's eyes were still wide open, filled with fear and resentment, and blood from his neck kept dripping onto the Jade-Faced Fire Monkey.

The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey's fur was already fiery red, and the blood that fell on it only made its fur appear even wetter, like a flame stained with blood, making it even more vivid and dazzling.

Seeing this, Wen Hengrong frowned and sighed softly:
"What a cruel monkey!"

However, the Jade-Faced Fire Monkey has no concept of human morality whatsoever.

In its view, the means are not important as long as the goal can be achieved.

It didn't understand why Wen Hengrong was frowning at it, and thought that Wen Hengrong harbored ill intentions towards it.

"hiss!!!"

Immediately, the Jade-Faced Fire Monkey bared its teeth at Wen Hengrong and let out a fierce hiss.

This startled Wen Hengrong, who turned pale and hurriedly retreated to avoid it.

She knew she could charm men and make them cherish and pamper her.

But she was helpless against this beast, since beasts are not like humans who can be seduced by beauty.

At this time.

Liang Jin suddenly spoke, his voice steady and powerful:
"Brother Zhao Bao, the battle is over."

"You can come with me to find the princess and the others now."

Clearly, Liang Jin had already discovered Zhao Bao, who was secretly watching him.

Zhao Bao then stopped hiding and slowly walked out of the poisonous miasma.

When Liang Jin saw Zhao Bao, he couldn't help but frown:
"Ok?"

At this moment, Zhao Bao's aura was incredibly powerful!
His cultivation level has actually reached the third rank!
It should be noted that Zhao Bao had only recently broken through from the sixth rank to the fifth rank.

At this moment, he actually entered the third rank!

This is equivalent to leaping across several major realms in succession!

Especially... he was actually radiating a sense of oppression from his martial intent!

If Zhao Bao had gone directly from the sixth rank to the third rank, then perhaps it could be explained by the miraculous secret technique of transferring power.

What is this about martial intent?

Liang Jin was able to possess martial intent because he had a system, which was his cheat-like reliance.

Zhao Bao shouldn't have had any martial intent!
Not long ago, Liang Jin had not detected any signs of martial intent in Zhao Bao.

But less than an hour has passed, how did Zhao Bao suddenly condense martial intent?

This matter had an inexplicable strangeness, which filled Liang Jin with doubt.

Zhao Bao walked step by step toward Liang Jin.

The old man beside him spoke in a low voice:

"Zhao Bao, be careful of this person in front of you. His martial intent level is higher, so your martial intent won't escape his notice. If I'm not mistaken, he must be suspicious of you!"

"But don't worry, the martial intent we bring you is much stronger than his Guanlan Realm martial intent!"

"You haven't fully mastered it yet. Once you've completely grasped the essence of martial arts, you'll be far stronger than him!"

The old woman also shouted from the side:

"Zhao Bao! He must be killed to silence him!"

"This person is very cunning; he will definitely try to find out your secrets."

"You must disguise yourself, like a venomous snake, and strike him fatally at the crucial moment!"

As she spoke, the old woman reached out and grabbed Zhao Bao's clothes tightly, as if trying to calm him down.

As Zhao Bao listened to the conjoined twins' words, he slowly walked up to Liang Jin.

A grateful expression appeared on his face, and he said sincerely:
"Great and wise teacher, thank you for your help."

"Please take me there now, I can't wait to see them."

Liang Jin stared intently at Zhao Bao, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate his body, trying to discern the hidden secrets within him.

This made Zhao Bao's heart tighten, and his heart pounded wildly in his chest, as if it were about to burst out of his chest.

He knew very well that his secret must never be known to anyone!

This is his only chance to completely turn his life around and reverse his fate. If it is leaked, he will be doomed.

After a moment, Liang Jin seemed not to have noticed anything amiss.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Follow me."

After saying that, Liang Jin walked straight into the poisonous miasma.

The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey immediately jumped over happily. Liang Jin snatched the head from its hand, threw it away casually, took out a towel, carefully wiped the blood off its body, and then allowed it to climb onto his shoulder.

The Jade-Faced Fire Monkey obediently perched on Liang Jin's shoulder, its eyes darting around as if curiously observing everything around it.

Only when it looked at Zhao Bao did curiosity and wariness appear in its eyes.

Zhao Bao naturally followed without hesitation.

Shen Cangming and Wen Hengrong quickly followed. Now that they had chosen to follow Liang Jin, they naturally stayed close by.

Liang Jin wouldn't go in the wrong direction.

Relying on his [Thousand-Mile Tracking] ability, even in these poisonous, pitch-black mountains, he could be like a beacon in the night, accurately locating his target.

Soon, the group arrived in front of a dilapidated gate.

The gate was three zhang high and covered with rusty copper nails.

These copper nails were originally intended to reinforce the gate, but time is merciless, and even the strongest copper nails cannot withstand the erosion of time.

Today, the gate is so decayed that it is on the verge of collapse and even has several holes, as if telling people about its former glory and vicissitudes.

The door had just been pushed open, revealing a dark, gloomy space inside. A putrid smell wafted out, making one frown.

"It seems that this should be the entrance to the Nine Abyss Rock Prison."

Liang Jin stood in front of the gate, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at the dark entrance, as if he could see through the secrets hidden within.

Shen Cangming sighed, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself:

"This is my clan's home..."

He had barely opened his mouth when Shen Cangming suddenly stopped.

He then realized that not everyone present was one of his own.

There's also Zhao Bao, but he's an outsider!
Shen Cangming was secretly on guard, afraid that he might say something wrong and reveal the clan's secrets.

Liang Jin said nothing and led everyone inside.

Upon entering, the scene before them was horrifying; the ground was littered with withered bones, as if telling a tragic story of the past.

Then they saw a suspension bridge leading straight down into the dark depths of the earth.

At the entrance to the iron chain walkway, there are two bronze lamp slave statues, but they have been severely damaged, with some gears and mechanisms exposed inside.

Liang Jin took a closer look and immediately understood:
"There should have been a mechanism here, but it was destroyed not long ago."

"It seems there are experts in the princess's team."

Now that the Nine Abyss Rock Prison has been completely abandoned, these mechanisms are naturally not meant to be reused, as that would increase the risk of accidental injury.

Therefore, the best option is to completely destroy the mechanism whenever you encounter it.

Now that someone had cleared the way, Liang Jin no longer hesitated and led the group forward.

They followed the iron chain walkway down to the underground.

Although the place is vast and open, traces of human intervention are visible everywhere.

Some oil lamps on the rock pillars had been lit, emitting a faint light that flickered in the darkness, as if they might go out at any moment.

Many functional buildings were also constructed here, but the furniture inside has mostly decayed and is now just ruins.

Liang Jin looked at Shen Cangming, his lips not moving, but his voice rang clearly in Shen Cangming's ear:

What are your thoughts on this place?

Clearly, Liang Jin had already used sonic techniques.

Zhao Xiling has professionals, and Liang Jin also has them.

Shen Cangming was a member of the Youhuan Clan, and Burial Dragon Ridge was his home, so he was naturally familiar with the place.

Shen Cangming immediately replied:
"This place was originally the site where my Youhuan clan held the molting ceremony, but the corrupt officials of the Great Qian Dynasty slaughtered all my people and then seized it."

"They have modified this place and may have set up many traps."

"These mechanisms are beyond my knowledge; I had already escaped from Burial Dragon Ridge by then."

"But if it's a danger I'm familiar with, I will definitely tell you."

His voice could only be heard by Liang Jin, and would not reach the ears of anyone else.

Shen Cangming had been a martial arts master for many years and was a third-rank expert, so he was naturally skilled in the art of transmitting sound secretly.

Liang Jin nodded and said no more, leading the group to continue on their way.

Only Zhao Bao deliberately walked at the very back.

Beside him, the old man gave him some instructions:

"The two of them are whispering to each other using telepathy, I don't know what they're saying. Humph! That idiot Shen Cangming is blind and foolish, actually recognizing a thief as a member of his own clan! He deserves to die!"

"Zhao Bao, you need to find an opportunity to go to the Skin-Melting Valley later to complete the Blood Molting Ceremony."

"Otherwise, your statement that your body is too weak is completely useless!"

The old woman stood aside and said disdainfully:

"That's right! Zhao Bao, you're a piece of trash! A crippled piece of trash!"

"If you don't undergo the blood molting ritual, you'll be a useless person for life!"

Zhao Bao thought he could ignore the voices of the conjoined twins in his head.

But when he heard the words "crippled waste," he finally couldn't hold back the strong anger that welled up inside him.

"Shut up!"

Zhao Bao couldn't help but roar, the sound echoing in the empty underground, making people's eardrums hurt.

Upon hearing this, the people walking in front all turned to look at Zhao Bao.

After regaining his composure, Zhao Bao realized that he had lost his composure.

He then hurriedly pointed ahead and said:

"Look! Doesn't that look like a pig's snout?"

"Those two rock pillars are the tusks of wild boars, and the arched rock is like a pig's snout."

Upon hearing this, everyone assumed Zhao Bao was referring to a "pig's mouth," and therefore didn't pay much attention.

Liang Jin glanced at Zhao Bao a couple of times, but said nothing and continued walking at the front.

Zhao Bao breathed a sigh of relief when he realized he had gotten away with it.

But the old man laughed, a laugh filled with an eerie quality:
"Hehehehe! Zhao Bao, so you're so concerned about being a eunuch? Are you trying to complete your body?"

"Of course we have a way! Do you want to hear it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Bao felt a sudden tremor in his heart, as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer.

What is the greatest wish of a eunuch?
That depends on the stage.

Many people were willing to enter the palace to become eunuchs, initially as a last resort to make a living.

However, once their lives in the palace became stable, the eunuchs often craved power and status.

After that, as long as the eunuchs could gain a foothold in the palace and have power and influence, their greatest desires would eventually become unified.

That is to become a complete man!

Even eunuchs crave women!
But they were willing but powerless; it was utterly useless!
This would cause the eunuchs to feel repressed and develop psychological distortions.

This helplessness, longing, and inferiority complex will accompany them until the day they die.

This is nothing short of a lifelong torture and torment.

If they really had a chance to make their broken bodies whole again, they would do anything!
Zhao Bao was the same!

The old woman, too, had changed from her usual resentful and malicious demeanor to one that was now full of allure:

“Zhao Bao, he’s right. We do have a way to regenerate severed limbs and restore a disabled body.”

"If you want to be whole, you have to listen to us."

Zhao Bao couldn't help but close his eyes slightly, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

He knew perfectly well that these two evil spirits were tempting him!
The evil spirits exploited Zhao Bao's strongest desires and greatest weaknesses, bewitching him and leading him step by step into the abyss.

Once Zhao Bao submits to them, he will surely fall into an abyss of no return.

Zhao Bao understands all of this!
But he...couldn't resist!
If he could truly become a complete and real man, he would be willing to pay the price.

Even though these costs will be high!

But he really wanted it!

I simply couldn't refuse!

If it were anyone else tempting him like that, Zhao Bao would have killed them without hesitation!
Because Zhao Bao knew that so many high-ranking eunuchs in the palace were still disabled, which meant that there was no way to regenerate limbs!

However, Zhao Bao actually began to believe what the two evil spirits said.

Because... he had personally witnessed the strangeness and evil of these two demons.

Perhaps... only evil spirits in this world are truly capable of doing things that ordinary people cannot.

Only then can Zhao Bao's unspeakable wish be fulfilled!

(End of this chapter)