flstandardbreds Chapter 161 Banquets and Rules
Chapter 161 Banquets and Rules
Gu Yuchuan didn't particularly like these social gatherings, but even if each of these prodigies was inferior to him individually, their combined strength was not to be underestimated. He still needed to remain amicable, since they were the main group of people who bought spiritual artifacts, and offending them would definitely be detrimental to the development of Mingxi and Linlang Pavilion.
Fortunately, the Ink Scale Demon General arrived soon after. At this time, the Ink Scale Demon General had advanced to the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. Both sides were very surprised by the other's cultivator. It was simply too fast. It was unheard of for a cultivator without any cheat codes to have such a cultivation speed. Gu Yuchuan even felt that if there were no major problems, the Ink Scale Demon General might even become a mythical beast in the Dragon Gate. At that time, his status would really be different.
Even in the Cloud Sea Marsh, where monsters abound, the number of these strange beasts is extremely small, and they are mostly the possessions of Venerables and Demon Emperors. The two began to talk familiarly, and the others, seeing that they couldn't get a word in edgewise, understood their meaning and dispersed. Everyone was a prodigy, and no one would really try to curry favor with anyone else.
Finally, the appointed time arrived. A golden cloud of smoke burst forth from within the Heavenly Palace of Clouds, dreamlike and ethereal. The fox fairy emerged from within it. Her beauty was as if sculpted by the heavens, every detail perfectly proportioned, making anyone who glanced at her feel ashamed of their own appearance.
"You are all geniuses of my Yunhaize Demon Clan. You all know what you are here for, so I won't say much more. It's almost dinner time. Before the selection begins, I've prepared a feast for you all to enjoy yourselves. Now, let me explain the rules to you one last time. Come on, let them take their seats."
One by one, maids came out and led them to the sea of clouds. Many banquet tables had been prepared there, with two people per table. Gu Yuchuan and Mo Linyao sat together. He looked at the banquet in front of him. Many of the items were things he had never seen before, but they were exactly the same as what was described in the simulator. These were all third-tier spiritual objects, which they rarely saw in their daily lives.
What kind of cultivation level determines what kind of spiritual items they use? They are all Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, so naturally, the spiritual items they use and eat in their daily lives are all second-tier spiritual items. The price of third-tier items is beyond their reach.
Gu Yuchuan subtly surveyed his surroundings. Most of the cultivators were just as shocked as they were, but there were a few who were different. Their eyes remained completely unmoved. Either they were genuinely kind-hearted, or they came from wealthy families and had seen this kind of thing all the time, so they naturally didn't find it precious.
After everyone was seated, the fox spirit reappeared, holding a golden wine cup in her hand.
"Everyone, you are all the pride of Yunhaize, the future pillars of the nation. Today, I raise a toast to you all, wishing you all to cultivate diligently and have your own territory in this golden age. I can say with certainty that in the next ten years, the opportunities in Yunhaize will be countless. Those who can seize them will not only become Demon Kings, but even Demon Emperors and Venerables are not impossible. You must cultivate diligently."
Everyone was extremely excited. They stood up, raised their glasses, and drank it all in one gulp. This spirit wine was made from some kind of spirit fruit, and it was incredibly sweet. With just one sip, countless spiritual energies flowed into their Dao foundations, and their spiritual energy ocean expanded considerably in an instant.
The banquet finally began, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Some beautiful singers were playing enchanting melodies. After a few rounds of drinks, the fox spirit spoke again.
"I'm sure you've all been wondering how this selection process will go through, right? I'll tell you now."
She stood up and cleared her throat: "The selection will take place in a small secret realm established by the Demon Lord. Cultivators' souls will enter. Inside, you can use your physical body, spells, supernatural powers, and talents, but you cannot use any weapons, magic treasures, or talismans. This also returns to the essence of our selection. We are looking for people with potential, not people whose strength lies in treasures."
This is obviously not advantageous for Gu Yuchuan, since his spear is also very powerful. Without the spear, he can't use his martial arts skills and his strength will be weaker. However, it's not too bad, the impact isn't too great, as long as he can still use the Golden Light Mantra.
"There will be some supplies in this secret realm, such as magical artifacts and one-time use talismans. Although they are not very powerful, they can still be of some use. After all, luck is a very important ability for cultivators. People with deep luck are often more useful than those with talent. By the way, you can fight freely in the secret realm. Don't hold back if you encounter someone you know. Death is just being eliminated. Your consciousness returns to your body. You won't really die. So just fight with all your might."
Everyone was astonished by the Demon Lord's actions. Such powerful methods were beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. It seemed that the Demon Lord was quite meticulous in selecting talent. Indeed, the cooperation between the human and demon races, as well as the future invasion of the Canglan Realm, both required a large number of cultivators. Currently, the biggest problem for the demon race was the insufficient number of Golden Core Demon Kings and Nascent Soul Demon Emperors.
If Gu Yuchuan's guess is correct, a training program for Golden Core Demon Kings is also underway at the same time. The resources that the Demon Lord has brought out this time are absolutely astronomical, a number that they dare not even imagine.
At this moment, everyone was discussing this period, and even the Ink Scale Demon General spoke up: "Third brother, I don't think this is very kind to you. You are a weapon refiner, and you have so many spiritual weapons on you. If you can't use them all at once, you don't know what to do."
Gu Yuchuan smiled and said, "Isn't there Second Brother here? Second Brother is inside, so why don't you protect your younger brother?"
The Ink-Scaled Demon General glanced at him directly: "What you're saying is ridiculous. Even if you're not the best, you're still a Foundation Establishment Level 9 cultivator. I'm only at Foundation Establishment Level 6. If we really met, I'd be waiting for you to protect me."
Gu Yuchuan stopped teasing him: "Second brother, why belittle yourself? Although your cultivation level is a weakness, your bloodline and foundation are the strongest. You can even go toe-to-toe with a Foundation Establishment Ninth Level cultivator. I have high hopes for you, Second Brother."
As they were speaking, the fox spirit above spoke again: "Everyone, you will learn about the remaining rules once you go in, so I won't go into detail here. Remember, this selection involves the Dragon Gate later on, and it is definitely a great opportunity. Dragon-related attributes can enhance bloodlines, and even those who are not dragon-related can make their bloodlines stronger. You must know that bloodlines are the most core thing for our demon race. Good luck to you all."
He left after speaking, and the banquet continued. The next day was the day they entered the secret realm.