Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 435 This is Luck! (Third Update!)

On the snow-capped mountain, more furnishings appeared on the high platform. Some examiners even took out brocade curtains, ivory beds, lion-shaped stoves, and crystal bead curtains, creating a magnificent house out of thin air.

The air was filled with the aroma of spiritual tea, spiritual wine, and spiritual fruit.

However, the arrival of two [Iron Tree Prison] beings somewhat affected the originally pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

While the examiners were preparing tea and wine, they all kept a close eye on the two newly arrived female ghosts from the "Iron Tree Prison".

At this moment, Xiang Songnian suddenly frowned. Zheng Que's current route was about to collide with the "Painted Skin" of the "Iron Tree Prison"!
Under normal circumstances, he had absolute confidence in Zheng Que's abilities.

In this immortal examination, apart from a few exceptional talents who obtained the "Law" and established a Heavenly Dao Foundation, no other candidate could challenge Zheng Que in his current state.

Even those in the late Foundation Establishment stage won't be able to do it!
Although the Immortal Examination is not just about strength, in an environment like Blood Pass, one's own strength is always the greatest advantage!

However, in this situation, if Zheng Que were to inexplicably fall into the hands of a [Iron Tree Prison] ghost, he would be furious!
Qingrao Prefecture has always ranked low among the prefectures of Tuzhou.

Tuzhou was ranked last among the fifteen prefectures of the Dali Dynasty.

Now that such a brilliant and talented prodigy has finally emerged, we absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to him!

In the blink of an eye, Xiang Songnian had made his preparations.

If Zheng Que is really in trouble, even if it violates the rules of the Immortal Examination and is punished by the chief examiner Ning Jiushan, he will still forcefully intervene to protect him!

After all, this is a Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even if he fails the Immortal Examination, he can still be highly valued by the imperial court!

This concerns my own path, and I cannot afford any mistakes!

At this moment, as Zheng Que got closer and closer to the "painted skin" of the "Iron Tree Prison," the other examiners also noticed Zheng Que.

"It's that Foundation Establishment kid with the Heavenly Rank."

"Hehe, Xiang Songnian, it seems your Qingrao Prefecture isn't having much luck!"

"This kid's luck is bad? Didn't you see the quality of his ghost servants? How could a normal Foundation Establishment cultivator possibly get their hands on those?"

"That's true. Not counting those two [female hangings], he also enslaved a 'wicked spirit' and a 'monstrous creature'... If he had taken all four of these ghost servants with him, even if he encountered the [Iron Tree Prison], he would have had a slight chance of escaping. But unfortunately, he didn't take a single one!"

"That's normal! A Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator has every reason to be proud. But sometimes, luck just plays tricks on you. A prodigy who hasn't even reached their full potential can be cut short by a small accident..."

The examiners chatted amongst themselves, showing no concern whatsoever for Zheng Que's life or death.

After all, this is the pride of Qingrao Prefecture. Whether the other party lives or dies has nothing to do with their achievements. If anyone is in a hurry, it is Xiang Songnian.

However, at that moment, an examiner who was peeling a spirit fruit suddenly exclaimed "Huh?" and asked in confusion, "Why did the 'painted skin' of the 'Iron Tree Prison' suddenly change direction?"

"At this distance, the divine sense of that [Painted Skin] should have already sensed that kid!"

Another examiner, seated in a round-backed chair, glanced over and quickly said, "That [Painted Skin] sent his own men, probably wanting that [Rouge Demon] to deal with that kid."

"【Painted Skin】is probably afraid of our dynasty, so he dares not take action himself."

At this moment, Xiang Songnian's tense heart finally relaxed, and he was finally able to smile: "Whether it's fear or other reasons, this is fate!"

"This promising talent from my Qingrao Prefecture seems to have good fortune!" As they spoke, the examiners' gazes pierced through the blood mist of Xuetong Pass, and they saw that Zheng Que was already fighting with the [Rouge Demon] of [Scissors Prison].

The methods of that [Rouge Demon] were clearly extraordinary, and its strength far surpassed that of the ghosts of the same realm at Blood Pass.

In contrast, Zheng Que's techniques were extremely strange. Several of his methods looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before, but upon closer inspection, they were completely unlike anything he had ever used...

On the high platform, the chief examiner Ning Jiushan, who had been staring at the few special talents at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, suddenly sat up straight and stared intently at the battlefield between Zheng Que and [Rouge Demon].

The battle did not last long; Zheng Que quickly defeated [Rouge Demon] and began to use [Ghost Control Technique] on it.

Seeing this scene, a strange light flashed in Ning Jiushan's eyes. The other examiners didn't notice it, but she saw it clearly.

The techniques Zheng Que used were all ordinary techniques, but they were all enhanced by his Dao foundation!
Is it the Ghost Core Foundation Establishment?
Or should we use rare and precious materials to build a foundation?

The one who can remain rational throughout is probably the latter...

Such a foundation is in no way inferior to the true disciples of the six major sects!
This is no small matter; we must report it to the Regent Princess…

At the same time, seeing that the "Painted Skin" of the "Iron Tree Prison" had no intention of going back to find Zheng Que, Xiang Songnian was completely relieved. But soon, his expression suddenly changed, and his relaxed mind tensed up again.

Meanwhile, the ghost bride from the Iron Tree Prison, surrounded by a ghost wedding procession with music and fanfare, headed towards Zheng Que's direction!

He had fought that ghost bride before. She used the techniques of Muyou Palace, one of the six major sects, and her strength was extremely powerful!
Is it a coincidence that we've arrived at Blood Tong Pass now?

Or is there some other reason?
Of course, none of that matters now.

The important thing is that Zheng Que leaves now! He absolutely cannot be seen by this ghost bride!
In a flash, Xiang Songnian took a deep breath and prepared to make his move once again.

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Within Xue Tong Pass, the blood mist, which was already constantly churning and surging, was now shaking even more violently.

A cold wind blew from all directions, slowly pressing down the swirling dust and sand, revealing the pitted and uneven ground.

Zheng Que held a soul-summoning banner and stood on a relatively intact flat ground. At this moment, not far from him, Xue Shuangzi knelt on the ground, her body wrapped with seven blood-soaked skulls, unable to move at all.

The great war is over!

Zheng Que looked around and nodded slightly.

Xue Shuangzi's cultivation level is at the seventh level of the [Scissors Prison], which is higher than that of Qing Li, Ku Lan, and Shu Yunying! Moreover, she has rich combat experience, no less than Ku Lan!
However, the other party had only been granted the title for a short time, and he had not yet enhanced the other party's Yin energy, so their foundation was clearly inferior to that of Qingli, Kulan, and Shuyunying.

Moreover, when he sparred with Qingli, Kulan, and Shuyunying, he deliberately did not use the Soul-Summoning Banner, but in this fight with Xue Shuangzi, he used whatever he had.

With the blessing of the Soul-Summoning Banner, many of Xue Shuangzi's methods were countered by the Soul Wind, rendering it unable to harm her at all.

While pondering, Zheng Que didn't delay and immediately transmitted his voice to Xue Shuangzi: "You should know who I am! I'm about to use the [Ghost Control Technique], so don't resist."

"This is a mission, understand?"

(End of this chapter)