Divine Seal: Fire Kirin Fly Template, shattering the Demon God Pillar!

Chapter 11: Coercion and Temptation from the Sword God!
The gaunt inspector's voice was extremely dry, carrying a hint of awe that even he himself was unaware of.

Just as he subconsciously bent down to pick up the recording crystal that had fallen to the ground...

An even colder chill came from behind him, making the hairs on his body stand on end.

A hand, without anyone noticing, landed silently on his shoulder.

With his other hand, he also pressed down on the shoulder of the portly inspector next to him.

At this moment, the two seventh-tier archmages were so stiff that they seemed to have been petrified, unable to mobilize even a trace of spiritual power.

Those two hands, seemingly casually placed together, were like two unshakeable sacred mountains, suppressing all their thoughts of rebellion.

"Gentlemen, please keep quiet about what happened today." A deep and authoritative voice sounded from behind them.

His calm tone carried an undeniable air of dominance.

The two inspectors turned their heads with difficulty.

When they saw the person's imposing face, their pupils suddenly contracted, and all color drained from their faces.

The newcomer was dressed in a simple gray martial arts outfit. He was tall and strong, with slightly graying temples and eyes as deep as the starry sky.

Simply by standing there, he distorted the light around him.

Master of the Warrior Temple, Level 2, Rank 9 Light-type Sword God—Qiu Yonghao!

"Palace Master Qiu...!" The portly inspector's voice trembled like a leaf as he stammered, "You... how did you get here?"

"I've come to see my disciple's assessment. Is there a problem?" Qiu Yonghao asked calmly.

Disciple?

The two inspectors' minds went completely blank for a moment.

What are they trying to do? Are they trying to interfere with the assessment?!

The gaunt inspector suppressed the turmoil in his heart and said in a hoarse voice, "Your Highness, according to the rules, outsiders are not allowed to interfere with the inspection process."

"Moreover, Li Hao... the strength he has displayed has far exceeded the scope of ordinary assessments. We must report this truthfully to the Holy Temple Alliance headquarters; it is our duty!"

"Duty?"

Qiu Yonghao's lips curled into a cold smile, and he tightened his grip on their shoulders slightly.

Click!

The two felt as if their shoulder blades were about to be crushed, and a sharp pain shot through them, instantly soaking their backs in cold sweat.

"Now, my words are the rule!"

Qiu Yonghao's tone remained calm, but his domineering aura made the two archmages feel suffocated.

He then released his grip as if he had done something insignificant.

He then abruptly changed the subject, a kind smile appearing on his face – a change of expression so swift it was astonishing.

"Of course, I'm not an unreasonable person. I should offer some compensation for putting you two in such a difficult position."

With a flick of his wrist, Qiu Yonghao produced an ancient magic book made of unknown animal hide.

The book's cover features intricate and mysterious star trails, emanating a vast magical aura.

"This is a rare copy of a magic book that I obtained by chance. It was written by a magic god, and I think you two will be interested in it."

The two archmages' eyes widened instantly.

Breathing stopped at that moment.

The unique copy of the magic book written by the God of Magic is a coveted treasure for any magician stuck below the ninth rank, desperately seeking a breakthrough.

This magic book is even more valuable than an eighth- or even ninth-tier magic scroll!
The portly inspector's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard, his eyes brimming with struggle and greed.

The gaunt inspector was also shaken, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "Palace Master, this...this is against the rules..."

"Not in accordance with the rules?" Qiu Yonghao twirled the magic book between his fingers, his smile turning playful.

"Then I'll have no choice but to beat you both up and force you to swear an oath. In that case, this book will be gone."

A blatant threat!
Undisguised enticement!
The temple master of this warrior's temple is even more tyrannical and domineering than the demons.

The portly inspector's mental defenses crumbled instantly, and he said with a bitter face, "Lord Palace Master is joking, we didn't see anything! Yes, we didn't see anything!"

"That young genius named Li Hao fought valiantly and killed a sixth-tier Yak Demon, displaying outstanding performance!"

"That little girl named Wang Yuanyuan, with her Battle Master cultivation, managed to withstand two fifth-tier demons. Her temperament and strength are both top-notch! Perfect! Absolutely perfect!"

The gaunt inspector's lips twitched as he watched his companion's shameless behavior. Ultimately, between the magic book of the God of Magic and a beating, he wisely chose the former, sighed deeply, and bowed respectfully to Qiu Yonghao.

"We swear by the code of magicians that we will not reveal a single word of what we have seen today to a fourth person."

"very good."

Qiu Yonghao nodded in satisfaction and casually tossed the precious magic book over as if it were a worthless notebook.

"Remember, in your records, Hao'er's record is that he killed a sixth-tier Yak Demon, and Yuan Yuan's record is that he killed a fifth-tier Yak Demon."

"They defeated demonic creatures of the same level through their own strength, and it is reasonable for them to pass the test."

"Yes, yes! We understand!"

The two inspectors held the magic book as if it were a priceless treasure, nodding vigorously.

Qiu Yonghao took a deep look at the battlefield below the valley, his gaze falling on the boy who was cleaning up the mess, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

"This kid is going all out and making too much noise. I need to find an opportunity to teach him the importance of hiding his talents and show him what 'the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind' means..."

Qiu Yonghao muttered something under his breath, then his figure vanished silently from the mountaintop, as if he had never been there.

……

In the center of the battlefield.

Li Hao had no idea that his teacher had just come over to clean up his mess.

At this moment, he has transformed into the most efficient butcher.

That earth-shattering "Fire Cloud Technique" not only instantly killed the seventh-tier Yak Demon, but also completely shattered the psychological defenses of all the surviving Yak Demons.

The way they looked at Li Hao was like mice seeing a cat, filled with fear from the depths of their souls.

"Run!"

It was unclear which of the Jacques demons let out a shrill scream.

Immediately afterwards, the entire Jacques horde exploded, scrambling to escape in all directions.

"You want to run now? It's too late!"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Li Hao's lips.

When the enemy is in my presence, they either flee in terror or suffer a crushing defeat.

This is no joke!
With a swift movement, Li Hao, like a golden lightning bolt, instantly plunged into the horde of demons.

He didn't use the energy-consuming "Fire Cloud Technique" again, relying solely on the warrior's most basic charging and slashing techniques, as well as his superb combat instincts.

Each strike of the sword precisely sliced ​​through the throat of a Jacques demon.

Each dodge perfectly avoided several dying counterattacks.

His figure moved gracefully and deadly across the chaotic battlefield.

It was as if they were not engaged in a bloody battle, but rather performing an art of death.

Wang Yuanyuan stood there blankly, watching this scene, completely numb.

If the fireball that was comparable to a seventh or eighth-level spell had shocked and bewildered her, then...

The close-combat skills that Li Hao displayed at that moment made her feel deeply powerless and frustrated.

As a fellow warrior, she prided herself on her exceptional talent and rich combat experience.

Compared to Li Hao, his own skills, which he was so proud of, were like a child's scribbles.

Every movement of Li Hao seemed to have been honed through countless trials, so perfect that not a single flaw could be found.

"Don't just stand there, come and help dig for magic crystals, these are all money."

In a short while, the cries of agony on the battlefield subsided, and Li Hao's voice brought Wang Yuanyuan back from her daze.

When she came to her senses, she saw that the ground was covered with the corpses of Jacques.

Meanwhile, Li Hao skillfully used his short sword to split open the head of a fifth-tier Jacques demon and retrieved a magic crystal that shimmered with a dark purple light.

"..." Wang Yuanyuan silently stepped forward, watching Li Hao collect the fourth and fifth-tier magic crystals one by one, her expression gradually becoming numb.

In the very end, she saw—

Li Hao pulled out a seventh-tier magic crystal that still retained the aura of crimson-gold flames from the edge of that terrifying fiery ravine.

The dazzling light of the magic crystal shone just as brightly as the radiance emanating from Li Hao!
(End of this chapter)