novelraw Chapter 1950: Four-Legged Copper Tripod
Chapter 1950: Four-Legged Copper Tripod
Upon hearing these words, a trace of cold ridicule flashed in Zhou Yu’s eyes before he waved his hand slightly.
A large portion of the terrifying onslaught was instantly restrained.
Even so, Ji Baisheng was still sent flying over a hundred meters by a single palm from Zhou Yu, simultaneously spitting out a large mouthful of blood.
Witnessing this scene, everyone was filled with disbelief.
Ji Baisheng was the Hall Master of The Temple, undeniably the strongest there.
Yet, he was injured by just one move from Zhou Yu.
And this happened only because Ji Baisheng was the first to plead for mercy.
If Ji Baisheng hadn’t done so, it was unimaginable what his fate might have been.
For a moment, the entire square of The Temple fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone looked at Zhou Yu with eyes filled with fear, not daring to breathe too loudly.
As for Zhou Yu, he looked at Ji Baisheng with an air of indifference, as if he had done something insignificant.
Ignoring his injuries, Ji Baisheng quickly got up and respectfully approached Zhou Yu.
"Mr. Zhou."
"I was impolite earlier."
Zhou Yu said faintly:
"Now, can you answer my questions?"
Hearing this, Ji Baisheng’s eye twitched.
He was utterly unwilling, but Zhou Yu was too overpowering.
Especially at that moment, Ji Baisheng felt like he had one foot in the Ghost Gate.
He didn’t dare refuse Zhou Yu.
Ji Baisheng said with difficulty:
"Ye...yes."
"Actually, the reason our Temple can control the aura of martial artists worldwide is due to an ancient magical artifact."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu remained indifferent.
"Is that so?"
"Bring it out, let me see!"
Ji Baisheng smiled bitterly.
"This artifact is quite special; it is placed in the most core area of our Temple. If Mr. Zhou wishes to see it, you can follow me!"
Zhou Yu nodded.
"Lead the way then!"
Ji Baisheng noticed that Zhou Yu’s eyes remained calm and unafraid.
He sighed inwardly before saying:
"Please."
Then, Ji Baisheng led Zhou Yu towards a high mountain at the center of The Temple.
The other members of The Temple followed closely behind.
Soon, under Ji Baisheng’s guidance, Zhou Yu arrived at the peak of the mountain.
Upon reaching there, Zhou Yu immediately sensed something amiss.
There was actually a hidden formation.
Previously, in the void above, he hadn’t noticed.
However, he quickly understood.
It turned out to be an array specifically for concealing aura.
Moreover, the formation was so exquisitely arranged that, without careful inspection, it could indeed evade his divine sense.
Ji Baisheng directly led Zhou Yu into the array.
Upon entering, the scenery around Zhou Yu instantly changed.
The mountain peak transformed into a magnificent temple.
In the center of the temple stood a giant Four-legged Bronze Tripod.
The tripod was a hundred meters tall, like a mountain peak.
On its body were carved various profound symbols.
Seeing those symbols, Zhou Yu’s eyes immediately gleamed with insight.
He had seen these profound symbols before.
Back when he refined the Immortal Black Mountain, similar symbols appeared.
These symbols were spells to control the object.
Moreover, only a cultivator’s magic treasure could have such symbols.
It seemed that the aura of a magic treasure he sensed above The Temple was precisely from this Four-legged Bronze Tripod.
At this moment, Ji Baisheng spoke:
"This tripod is an important treasure of our Temple, handed down for thousands of years."
"We do not know its origin, but after thousands of years of research and exploration, we finally found some techniques to activate this tripod."
"This tripod can establish a mysterious connection with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power. Through changes in this power, it can determine the cultivation level of martial artists."
"The higher the cultivation of a martial artist, the greater the fluctuation in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power they can cause."
"We based the establishment of the three martial arts rankings on this."
Ji Baisheng respectfully explained all this.
Hearing Ji Baisheng’s explanation, Zhou Yu nodded slightly.
"This tripod is indeed extraordinary!"
"It’s a rare treasure."
Upon hearing this, Ji Baisheng hurriedly continued:
"Mr. Zhou, this tripod has another peculiarity."
"It cannot be moved."
"Our Temple’s predecessors once attempted to relocate it, but accidentally triggered its counterattack, leading to instant demise."
"Later, several other predecessors tried various ways to move it, but without exception, all ended in tragic death."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu glanced at Ji Baisheng indifferently.
Ji Baisheng quickly lowered his head.
"I’m telling the truth."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered inwardly.
He could easily discern that Ji Baisheng was saying these things because he feared Zhou Yu taking the tripod.
This was a deliberate attempt to intimidate him.
Zhou Yu didn’t expose the lie but focused his gaze on the Four-legged Bronze Tripod.
He began to study those profound symbols.
Seeing Zhou Yu silent for a long time, Ji Baisheng raised his head to glance at him and found Zhou Yu intently focused on the Four-legged Bronze Tripod.
He didn’t know what Zhou Yu was doing, but he didn’t dare to ask.
Others also wore grim faces but didn’t dare to speak much.
Thus, the entire hall was enveloped in silence.
After an unknown duration, suddenly, Zhou Yu spoke.
"Hall Master Ji, is this all you have to say?"
"Is there nothing more to add?"
Zhou Yu suddenly turned his gaze to Ji Baisheng, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes.
Startled by Zhou Yu’s sudden attention, a trace of unease flickered in Ji Baisheng’s heart.
After a brief hesitation, he quickly regained composure.
"Mr. Zhou, generally speaking, about the Four-legged Bronze Tripod, that’s about it."
"Is there anything else Mr. Zhou wishes to know?"
Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes and said:
"I don’t like being lied to."
"Those who lie to me usually meet a dreadful end."
"I’ll ask you one last time: are you sure there’s nothing more you want to add?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Baisheng’s expression noticeably changed, a flicker of panic in his eyes.
He couldn’t fathom why Zhou Yu would suddenly say this.
Could he have sensed something?
Impossible!
After a brief hesitation, Ji Baisheng took a deep breath and said:
"Mr. Zhou, I haven’t lied to you. I’ve told you the truth!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered and said:
"Is that so?"
"Then why do I feel that this tripod can do more than connect to Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power? It seems it can also devour martial arts destiny?"
Hearing this, Ji Baisheng’s face turned sheet white.
He looked at Zhou Yu in shock.
"Mr. Zhou, what do you mean by that?"
"I... I don’t understand!"