We've reached level eight.
Before she could even steady herself, Fang Ruotang sensed that the aura had suddenly changed.
She tilted her head to look at Gu Nancheng.
Very well, I've fallen into an illusion once again.
What is this?
Fang Ruotang looked down at the thin layer of black water on the ground. Her feet and skirt instantly became wet, making her feel very uncomfortable.
This hurdle is both easy and difficult to overcome. For good people, it's easy; for bad people, it's as difficult as climbing to heaven.
The little mirror glanced at the test and immediately knew what the challenge was.
How to say it?
Fang Ruotang answered casually, took out a chaise lounge, sat on it and used a cleansing spell, but still felt uncomfortable in her feet, so she simply changed her shoes and socks as well.
Upon reaching this stage, one will be trapped in an illusion filled with people he has harmed or killed in the past. These people will emerge one by one seeking revenge. If he can break free of the illusion, he will win; otherwise, if he is killed within the illusion, his physical body will also perish.
[Oh, thankfully it wasn't Huo Zhige who came. After all, he's a general. Although he's fighting to protect his country, he's killed countless people. If a fight really broke out in the illusion, he'd be exhausted! Luckily it's Gu Nancheng. He probably hasn't taken many lives, so he'll be out soon.]
Fang Ruotang's idea was wonderful, but Xiao Jingzi had to remind him.
Have you forgotten that he single-handedly instigated internal strife within a country, likely resorting to numerous underhanded tactics and causing countless deaths? From the perspective of your Great Yong Dynasty, he is a hero, but from the perspective of other nations, he is nothing short of a utterly despicable villain.
Fang Ruotang stared at the small mirror in death.
The little mirror gave two awkward laughs.
I'm just saying, just saying.
[As you said yourself, this is a matter of stance. Everyone will defend their country's sovereignty, and I don't see anything wrong with that. I think Gu Nancheng feels the same way. Even if he was questioned in the illusion, he wouldn't feel ashamed or give anyone an opportunity to take advantage of him.]
[That's true, he'll get through this test quite easily.] Little Mirror didn't deny that, and even thought that it would be quite easy for the six masters to get through this test.
To put it bluntly, they are all hard-hearted people who, once they make a decision, will not regret it.
They would never be terrified to see people who had died at their hands in the illusion; at most, they would just frown slightly and kill them again.
Just as Fang Ruotang had expected, Gu Nancheng quickly passed this test. When he woke up, he handed a flower to Fang Ruotang.
"Little Ruoruo, this is for you."
"What's this?"
Fang Ruotang took it and looked at it in her hand.
It feels slightly cool to the touch, and the petals are crystal clear, as dazzling as a rainbow. The center of the petals seems to have light, which is a soft light color, while the light blue that extends outwards from the petals is like ice crystals. It is so beautiful that it seems unreal.
This was the first time Fang Ruotang had ever seen such beautiful flowers, as if they had been carved by an artist, and even more beautiful than that.
"It's so beautiful!"
Fang Ruotang took a liking to him at first sight and gave Gu Nancheng a big smile.
"I love so much."
Gu Nancheng looked delighted. "When I received this flower, I knew you would like it. It's very beautiful."
"Yes, I like it."
Fang Ruotang held it in her hands and fiddled with it. It was a pity that she didn't have a fixed place to live in the Cloud Deep Continent. Otherwise, she would definitely put it in a conspicuous place in her home so that everyone who came to visit her home could see it.
Although this flower is a bit small and not grand enough as a decorative piece, its exquisite beauty makes up for it.
"My lord, this is the Illusion Moon Flower, which can induce hallucinations in one's consciousness."
This flower is not only beautiful, but it can also bewitch people's minds! That's quite something; it's so beautiful, it's no wonder it can bewitch people's minds.
Seeing Fang Ruotang's delighted expression, Gu Nancheng felt a surge of sweetness in his heart. After passing eight trials, he had finally obtained a reward that Fang Ruotang appreciated.
It wasn't in vain that the two of them spent so many days in this secret realm; they finally gained something.
Upon arriving at the ninth level, Fang Ruotang was surprised by the surroundings. It resembled the government offices of their Dayong Dynasty, yet it was different.
After all, regardless of the people inside the government office, it always appears solemn and dignified on the surface, while this place has a chilling and eerie atmosphere.
This is the Ghost King's Palace! Our lord is about to engage in a great battle with the Ghost King!
[Can the Ghost King, Nan Cheng, defeat him?]
[Can it last for several rounds?]
Fang Ruotang: ...
They were speechless at Xiao Jingzi's reply, and speechless at Gu Nancheng's weakness.
Gu Nancheng heard this too, and said in a low voice with an embarrassed look, "I will grow up quickly."
Fang Ruotang did not mean to look down on her in any way.
The immense power deep within her soul allowed her to roam freely across the entire continent. Gu Nancheng and the others were actually quite formidable, after all, they weren't true mortal cultivators and were growing at the speed of light; they were simply no match for her.
"It's alright, you've already done a great job. Didn't you overcome the first eight challenges on your own?" Fang Ruotang gently comforted them.
Gu Nancheng gave an awkward smile.
Without Fang Ruotang's protection, he would have been dead long ago.
But he wouldn't feel inferior, after all, he was born into a noble family and it was impossible for him to have such feelings. Moreover, he was constantly growing as he overcame the challenges.
Gu Nancheng was just a little annoyed, feeling that no matter how hard he tried, he could never catch up with Fang Ruotang, but that didn't matter, it would only make him work harder and more diligently in his cultivation.
He didn't want to stand behind Fang Ruotang; he wanted to stand beside her.
The two exchanged only one sentence before a figure appeared before them. His entrance was dazzling, like ripples on water, creating a wave in the open space before his figure gradually took shape.
"Who dares to trespass into my Netherworld Palace?"
The newcomer was cloaked in black, with eyes blazing with ghostly fire, wielding a ghostly scythe, and surrounded by an aura of death. He was the kind of being that made people uncomfortable just by looking at him.
Perhaps his ghostly aura was too strong, and ordinary people simply couldn't withstand it.
How are you?
Fang Ruotang turned her head and asked Gu Nancheng.
Gu Nancheng and Fang Ruotang were not ordinary people and would not be affected by the powerful aura of the newcomer, but neither of them necessarily felt comfortable.
Just like someone who doesn't get carsick might not be afraid of smelling car exhaust, but that doesn't necessarily mean they like the smell.
"I'm fine!"
"Then why don't you go up there and practice?"
Fang Ruotang asked Gu Nancheng for his opinion.
Although we can only fight for a few rounds, we should fight for every round we can, just like when we fight Luo Siniang.
However, the person in front of her was not as foolish as Luo Siniang. He would not give Gu Nancheng chance after chance to gradually become stronger.
"What a boastful pair of ants." The newcomer, hidden under a black cloak, laughed in anger. Without a word, his aura began to change.
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