Awakening the intelligence panel, the liver becomes a fairy

[5: Yesterday, you failed to find the Witch Clan Saint Maiden Jiu Zi. Intelligence received indicates that Jiu Zi is imprisoned in the Saint Maiden's residence and cannot leave.]

[6: Yesterday, you learned that Jiu Zi does not agree with sacrificing Wanyan Meng. She has secretly contacted the opposition and plans to rescue Wanyan Meng.]

[7: Yesterday, you examined the Five Elements Divine Light Vessel and learned that the Twelve Ancestral Witch Towers contain the Five-Colored Divine Wood Water needed for the vessel. If obtained, it can restore some of the vessel’s power.]

[8: Yesterday, you mentioned your fake death to Zhang Fujiang, and it was learned that high-level factions across the Central Continent have heard about your supposed death and have shown curiosity about the Southern Region. They are sending people to investigate and seek out your whereabouts.]

[9: Yesterday, you used the Qingyou Sword and learned that the Wu family has noticed minor changes in the Sword Domain and is organizing a search team. They will discover Wu Su's traces in three days.]

[10: Yesterday, you touched the pouch that Qin Xuemei personally sewed for you and learned that the Medicine Sect has begun contacting Qin Xuemei. The Medicine Sect's involvement would be beneficial and harmless to her. If the Medicine Sect intervenes in the disputes between the Orchid Fairy Sect and the Wuji Sect, they will be able to easily repel the Wuji Sect. However, Qin Xuemei is currently wary of the Medicine Sect and needs time to understand them.]

Qin Wang, after reviewing the intelligence, fell into deep thought.

To repair the Celestial Fire Tower, not only do he need to collect fragments, but also gather ten types of rare flames. This seems like a long and arduous task.

Thus, he decided to set this matter aside for now.

The most urgent issues are Wanyan Meng and Qin Xuemei.

Originally, he planned to create some commotion to draw the Wuji Sect's attention by having the towering Blood Crocodile cause trouble in the Central Continent.

But!

Now that the Medicine Sect is interacting with Qin Xuemei and is beneficial rather than harmful to her, and since the Medicine Sect can easily repel the Wuji Sect, it indicates that the Medicine Sect is far more powerful than the Wuji Sect.

In this case, he no longer needs to use the Blood Crocodile for distraction.

This means he can focus on training and improving his cultivation.

After all he has been through, Qin Wang feels his current level of cultivation is still too low.

Next is Wanyan Meng.

The Witch Clan aims to revive the Twelve Ancestral Witches and intends to sacrifice Wanyan Meng.

However, Jiu Zi, as the Witch Clan Saint Maiden, does not agree to sacrifice Wanyan Meng and is imprisoned in the Saint Maiden’s residence.

He needs to find a way to enter the Saint Maiden’s residence and meet with Jiu Zi to discuss countermeasures.

Thus, participating in the trials of the Twelve Ancestral Witch Towers seems to be the fastest way to gain access to the high-ranking members of the Witch Clan.

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The next morning.

Guided by Zhu Heng, Qin Wang arrived at the entrance of the Cursed Dragon Tower.

In front of them was the towering Cursed Dragon Tower, engraved with lifelike carvings of Cursed Dragons, even more vivid than the dragons on the Cursed Yin Witch Sect’s altar.

As Qin Wang approached the Cursed Dragon Tower, he felt a warmth on the back of his right hand, clearly a response to his Cursed Dragon Mark.

However, this sensation was only known to him; even Zhu Heng beside him did not notice anything unusual.

“Esteemed guardians, we represent the Cursed Yin Witch Sect here to undertake the trial challenge,” Zhu Heng addressed the guards at the entrance.

Although his tone was respectful, as a Nascent Soul cultivator speaking to a Golden Core guard and addressing them as “esteemed lords,” it was a mark of utmost humility.

He had no choice; the Cursed Yin Witch Sect was newly arrived and had to be cautious.

“You’re so old and still come for trials? Aren’t you afraid of embarrassment?” The guard glanced at Zhu Heng with disdain.

Zhu Heng frowned slightly but quickly suppressed his anger.

The situation was unfavorable; he had to endure.

“Your lordship is jesting. The one challenging is naturally our strongest warrior from the Cursed Yin Witch Sect, Qin Ba,” Zhu Heng introduced seriously.

“Strongest warrior Qin Ba?” The guard looked at Qin Wang with curiosity, inspecting him from every angle but failing to discern any sign of strength.

Though his aura was restrained and his exact cultivation level unclear, the guard perceived him as weak due to his slender physique.

It seemed the Cursed Yin Witch Sect wasn’t impressive after all.

The strongest warrior looked like this?

The guard sneered, recorded the information on a jade slip, and handed it to Qin Wang.

“This jade slip is your challenge voucher and your life-saving tool. If you encounter life-threatening danger during the challenge, it will block fatal blows and teleport you out. Therefore, you must keep this jade slip on you, not in your storage bag, and not discard it. Understood?”

“Mm.” Qin Wang nodded slightly.

“Since you understand, go in.”

The guard spoke as he opened the Cursed Dragon Tower’s door.

A spectrum of colors appeared inside the door, clearly the entrance to a teleportation array.

“Qin Shao, the glory of our Cursed Yin Witch Sect depends on you,” Zhu Heng said with excitement.

“Okay.” Qin Wang nodded to Zhu Heng and stepped into the teleportation array.

The guard looked at the eagerly awaiting Zhu Heng and couldn’t help but laugh.

“There’s no need to rush. He’ll be out soon. After all, most people fail the first trial and are teleported out. If he manages to reach the second trial, he’s already a prodigy. Hahaha!”

The guard laughed, and those around him joined in.

“That’s right.”

“I’ve been watching for five years and have never seen anyone pass the first trial on their first attempt.”

“The highest achievement so far was reaching the eleventh trial below the Nascent Soul stage, right?”

“Are Nascent Soul cultivators unable to reach the twelfth trial?”

“What are you thinking? The trials of the Twelve Ancestral Witch Towers are only for cultivators below Nascent Soul.”

People murmured among themselves.

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Inside the Cursed Dragon Tower.

Buzz!

Qin Wang felt a sudden change in his vision as if it went dark and then bright.

He found himself in a meadow.

The sky was blue, the clouds were white, and the grassland was peaceful.

A gentle breeze brought a refreshing feeling.

It was very pleasant.

But as a trial site for the Twelve Ancestral Witch Towers, would it really be this simple?

Qin Wang remained vigilant and surveyed his surroundings.

At this moment, he noticed ripples in the space not far away. Once the ripples settled, a giant tiger with tusks appeared in front of him.

An ancient savage beast, the Saber-Toothed Tiger!

This Saber-Toothed Tiger was as high as a small hill and emitted an aura similar to a Golden Core early-stage cultivator.

Qin Wang immediately realized that the Cursed Dragon Tower had detected his restrained aura.

Defeating a savage beast with a higher cultivation level than his own was likely the first trial.

If it were only this much…

It would be too simple.

Qin Wang released the Qingyou Sword.

Twelve Qingyou Swords lined up in a row.

However, Qin Wang did not use all his strength. He merely flicked his fingers, and one of the Qingyou Swords shot out rapidly towards the Saber-Toothed Tiger’s forehead!

The Saber-Toothed Tiger roared angrily and raised its paw to swat at the incoming Qingyou Sword.

Swish!

The Qingyou Sword pierced through the paw and forehead in an instant.

The Saber-Toothed Tiger never expected that this human would be so strong.

Boom.

With a dull thud, the Saber-Toothed Tiger’s body fell to the ground.

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Outside the Cursed Dragon Tower.

People passed by quickly without stopping.

Every day, there were trials, but few succeeded.

Over time, people became accustomed to it.

Just as the guard was about to find something to pass the time, suddenly, the previously dim Cursed Dragon Tower lit up.

The first level’s tower light burned with a flame.

This indicated that the first trial had been passed!

The guard was momentarily stunned.

Passing the first trial on the first attempt? Could this Qin Ba truly be a prodigy? Or did the Cursed Yin Witch Sect provide Qin Ba with their top treasures to help him pass?

The guard looked at Zhu Heng with confusion.

“He passed! He passed!”

“Wow, that young man is impressive; he actually passed the first trial.”

“Which witch sect is he from?”

“Called the Cursed Yin Witch Sect.”

“The Cursed Yin Witch Sect? Never heard of it before.”

People were very curious.

Zhu Heng, seeing the situation, laughed loudly.

This was the glory of the Cursed Yin Witch Sect!

Passing six trials consecutively!

Such an achievement was the best in a century.

After all, even the powerful Witch Clan Saint Maiden needed to pass trials intermittently, reaching the eleventh trial and then failing.

Perhaps…

Qin Shao could pass the twelfth trial and become the first prodigy to enter the twelfth trial in millennia?

Thinking this, Zhu Heng’s breath quickened.

He took a deep breath to steady himself.

No, no, even if Qin Shao was strong, passing eleven trials continuously seemed too extraordinary.

As long as he passed seven trials, Zhu Heng would be satisfied.

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Seventh Trial.

Qin Wang was unaware of Zhu Heng’s thoughts.

Upon seeing two Flame Stone Ghosts appear before him, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the number had not increased tenfold.

Otherwise, even a strong figure like Qin Wang would have to employ guerrilla tactics, fighting and retreating.

Two Flame Stone Ghosts were still manageable.

Then the eighth trial featured five Flame Stone Ghosts.

The ninth trial had ten Flame Stone Ghosts.

By now, Qin Wang had reached the tenth trial.

Instead of Flame Stone Ghosts, he now faced a Cursed Dragon!

A Cursed Dragon at the peak of the Golden Core stage!