Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 437 The Eldest Princess. (Second Update!)

To increase the difficulty of the immortal examination?
Zheng Que was slightly taken aback. Would the imperial court agree to this?
Moreover, the examiners sent by the imperial court this time are at least at the Core Formation stage.

Although the Ghost Bride is already at the [Iron Tree Prison] level, how can she cut off the gaze of the examiners when they are at the same level?
Moreover, the chief examiner who was in charge of the immortal examination might not even be at the Core Formation stage!

Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately replied via voice transmission: "I have no problem on my end."

"But for you, isn't it too risky?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ghost bride's voice reached his ears: "No."

"Since you agree, then I will take my leave."

No risk?
Zheng Que listened with considerable doubt in his heart, and immediately asked again, "How do you intend to increase the difficulty?"

However, after this telepathic message was sent, the ghost bride did not respond at all, as if she had already left.

Seeing this, Zheng Que thought for a moment, then quickened his pace and, with Xue Shuangzi in tow, headed towards his stronghold.

Step, step, step...

The figures of the man and the ghost quickly disappeared into the vast blood mist.

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The capital region of the Dali Dynasty.

Golden Wutong Palace.

The palace is located in the mountains, with pavilions and towers winding along the mountain slopes. The lush vegetation hides the flying eaves and corners, and in the quiet, birds chirp and birds sing, mixed with the sound of waterfalls and springs.

At this moment, on a covered walkway spanning the deep pool, an official dressed in a bright red robe and wearing a black gauze hat, holding a tablet in both hands, walked briskly with his head slightly bowed.

He was clearly very familiar with the paths of the palace, passing by flowers and willows without hesitation, and soon arrived at a waterside pavilion.

Several guards stood watch outside the pavilion, all clad in gleaming armor, their imposing presence radiating a fierce aura. Sensing someone approaching, their sharp, sword-like eyes snapped over, locking onto the red-robed official.

Despite the overwhelming pressure, the official remained calm and composed, and simply took out a jade token from his sleeve.

The token is rectangular with rounded corners. The front is engraved with a phoenix soaring through the sky, its feathers magnificent and its eyes sharp and lifelike. The back depicts a lush paulownia tree surrounded by intricate patterns, with fine cloud and thunder patterns at the bottom, and a string of vermilion palace ribbons below.

Upon seeing the token, the guards in front of the pavilion immediately lowered their heads and stepped aside to make way.

The official quickly straightened his robes before stepping into the waterside pavilion.

The waterside pavilion occupies a vast area, with silk ribbons hanging all around. Upon entering, one sees layers of beaded curtains and brocade carpets. Facing one is a two-person-high openwork gilded incense burner with a phoenix holding a ruyi (auspicious symbol) amidst mountains, rivers, flowers, and other floral patterns. From the holes of the ruyi cloud-shaped incense burner, a wisp of condensed white smoke rises straight up to the roof like a stick of incense, carrying a slightly chilly fragrance that permeates the surroundings.

Two palace maids in green robes stood guard in front of the beaded curtain, their demeanor lively and spirited.

The official in red robes held up his token and strode forward.

The palace maid in green took the token with both hands, checked it, nodded slightly, and reached out to lift the beaded curtain, gesturing for him to enter.

Behind the beaded curtain, the embroidered screen is deep.

The official in red robes continued walking, passing through numerous checkpoints, and finally arrived in front of a curtain of crimson coral beads.

The beaded curtain wasn't particularly ornate, but each bead was round and vibrant, radiating a subtle spiritual aura. As the curtain hung silently, a blurry figure was reflected in the gaps, seemingly sitting or leaning casually.

The entire palace was heavily guarded, and this waterside pavilion was especially well-guarded.

However, there were no palace servants or guards inside or outside this beaded curtain, making it exceptionally quiet.

The official in red robes became solemn. He immediately stopped in front of the coral beaded curtain, knelt down directly behind the curtain, and bowed, saying, "This humble official, Qiu Qilin, pays his respects to Her Highness the Regent Princess!"

As the words fell, a faint, clear, and cold tinkling of jade pendants seemed to come from behind the curtain. It was unlike the light, delicate clinking of ornaments in a typical boudoir; rather, it was a clanging sound like metal striking metal. A detached and authoritative voice came from behind the beaded curtain: "Is this news from Xue Tong Pass?"

The official in red robes immediately nodded and said, "My lord is wiser than anyone else! It was Minister Ning who sent the news from Xue Tong Pass. In this Immortal Examination, there is a candidate from Qingrao Prefecture in Tuzhou who had already reached the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment before the examination, and the foundation establishment materials he used are suspected to be some kind of special rare and precious materials."

"Minister Ning attaches great importance to this candidate, saying that his strength is no weaker than that of the true disciples of the six major sects."

"Furthermore, this candidate's bone age is no more than twenty."

"Such extraordinary talents come from within the borders of our dynasty and should rightfully serve Her Highness the Regent Princess!"

Upon hearing this, the voice behind the beaded curtain remained perfectly calm: "Check their identity."

"If there are no issues with their background, and they are indeed cultivators of our dynasty, then after the Immortal Examination is completed, bring them to participate in my... no, my coronation ceremony!"

The official in red robes immediately replied, "Yes!"

But soon, he seemed to have thought of something and immediately asked, "Your Highness, the entire duration of this immortal examination is only half a year."

"Isn't it a bit too early to start an uprising in six months?"

A soft laugh suddenly came from behind the beaded curtain, followed by a terrifying and sharp aura that suddenly erupted. The invisible pressure and fluctuations, like layers of giant waves, surged and crashed towards the red-robed official.

Bang!
In an instant, the official in the red robe broke out in a cold sweat, forced to the ground by the sudden and powerful aura, unable to move at all.

Compared to his physical dishevelment, the shock to his mind was even more severe. For a moment, his pupils dilated slightly, and he only came to his senses after regaining his composure.

At this moment, that indifferent, authoritative voice rang out again: "You only need to do as I say!"

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On the snow-capped mountain, at this moment, most of the examiners were staring at Zheng Que.

"Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment, truly impressive! This [Rouge Fiend]'s cultivation has already reached the seventh level of [Scissors Prison], yet she's no match for that kid!"

"Wait! What is he going to do? Is he going to use the [Ghost Control Technique] to enslave [Rouge Demon]?"

"There's something wrong with his [Ghost Control Technique]; it seems like it might actually succeed!"

"Heh! This [Rouge Demon] is a subordinate of that [Iron Tree Prison] [Painted Skin]. If he succeeds, he'll be in trouble!"

Listening to the examiners' lively discussion, Ning Jiushan put down the jade slip and looked in the direction where Zheng Que was.

She had just compiled the information here and sent it concisely to the Regent Princess. She believed that the Regent Princess should know the situation at Xue Tong Pass soon.

Just then, Ning Jiushan saw that Zheng Que had successfully enslaved Rouge Demon using the Ghost Control Technique.

Looking at this scene, she couldn't help but frown slightly; something was amiss!
The Ghost Control Technique used by Zheng Que was enhanced by his Dao foundation, making it far superior to ordinary Ghost Control Techniques.

However, the real reason the opponent was able to succeed was that the [Rouge Demon] did not resist!
Thinking of this, Ning Jiushan immediately turned to look at Xiang Songnian and asked in a low voice, "What is this little guy's 'law'?"

Xiang Songnian, who was intently watching the ghost bride's movements, snapped out of his reverie upon hearing this. He quickly bowed to Ning Jiushan and replied hastily, "Reporting to Your Excellency, this Zhengque 'law' is related to 'marriage,' and its specific effects..."

"I didn't ask, but I'm not entirely sure either."

As he spoke, a layer of cold sweat had already broken out on his back.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't be hiding anything from the examiner, but the problem is, if he answers truthfully, Cen Fuyi, and her Daoist partner who is the Prefect of Tuzhou, will skin him alive.
Marriage...

That's it!

Ning Jiushan nodded thoughtfully, as if he understood something, and did not ask any further questions.

The ghost servants around Zheng Que were all female ghosts!
It doesn't control ghost servants through [Ghost Control Techniques], but through "marriage"!
Through "law"!
(End of this chapter)