Wasted Spiritual Root to Embark on Demonic Cultivation

Chapter 319

"Hey, you bastard, have you forgotten Jade Spirit City already?"

Zuo Qiuming greeted Wang Yu with a punch the moment they met.

It was neither heavy nor light. He was merely venting his resentment. Wang Yu had been gone for more than six years. No matter how prosperous Jade Spirit City was, it could not compare to the convenience of the Exalted Sect’s mountain gate.

He waited bitterly without any message. Then he heard from Zhuo Shouqing that Wang Yu intended to enter the Blood Abyss, and once he went in, it would be thirty years. By the time Wang Yu came out, Zuo Qiuming would already be two hundred years old.

How could he tolerate that?

Wang Yu gave an embarrassed smile and spread his hands in explanation.

"I am helping Zhuo Shouqing. You do not want Second Brother to die at Zhuo Shouyun’s hands, do you? Among the people here, only I am fit for this task."

Zuo Qiuming opened his mouth but eventually let out a long sigh.

With dejection, he said:

"You are right. Take this storage pouch. The spirit stones Jade Spirit City earned during this period are all inside.""Thank you."

Wang Yu accepted it without hesitation. In just six short years, they had earned more than one million three hundred thousand spirit stones. As expected of spirit-production machinery, its output was astonishing.

This amount had not yet reached its limit. Once the alchemists and Foundation Establishment and Core Formation experts he sent over began to exert their full efficiency, the spirit stone income would increase even further.

Seeing how easily the two interacted, Zhuo Shouqing quietly sighed in relief.

As for Yu Xing, whom they had not seen for a long time, his relationship with Wang Yu had always been average. He mostly followed the two brothers, unwilling to be left behind.

Among all the growth over the years, he was the one who contributed the least. "Wang Yu, your reputation these years is quite resounding. You have done well."

These words seemed like praise, but his tone carried the weight of someone above him. Wang Yu’s brows furrowed, though he still endured it.

"Brother Yu, you flatter me. Since everyone is here, let us have a proper discussion."

Zhuo Shouqing nodded, pulling the two along as they walked into the cave mansion.

In the reception hall.

After activating the formation, Zhuo Shouqing detailed everything that had happened recently and also laid out their plan.

The three brothers had shared hardships for many years. Their bond was not something ordinary people could comprehend. Although Wang Yu was nominally part of them, in truth, it was impossible for him to compare to any one of them in closeness.

This was human nature. Wang Yu felt no dissatisfaction.

"That is the situation. Old Yu, Old Third, what do you two think?"

Zuo Qiuming replied as straightforwardly as ever.

"I have no objections. Fourth Brother, whether or not we have a contract, I will always acknowledge you as my friend."

"Then that is great."

Wang Yu lifted his cup and laughed.

He knew Zuo Qiuming would not refuse. Yu Xing, on the other hand, was the key. Whether the four of them came to an agreement depended partly on him.

The Nether River Contract needed unanimous consent to dissolve. Force or persuasion would not work. It had to be genuine willingness.

After a moment of silence.

Yu Xing spoke carefully. "Shouqing, can you tell me the terms of the new contract you intend to sign? It is not that I do not trust Wang Yu. I simply do not want to see you suffer as your brother."

His words sounded fine on the surface.

In truth, Wang Yu and Zhuo Shouqing both felt their hearts tighten. After facing Zhuo Shouyun’s chain of schemes, it was impossible for their relationship to remain exactly the same as before.

Huang Jiu’s presence as witness was proof of that.

Wang Yu understood Zhuo Shouqing, and Zhuo Shouqing understood Wang Yu.

Without a contract and shared interests binding them, parting ways would be the best conclusion. Zhuo Shouqing had failed to uphold the original promise of wholeheartedly trusting Wang Yu, while Zuo Qiuming and Wang Yu had become truly close.

Zuo Qiuming and Wang Yu could trust each other even without a contract.

Zhuo Shouqing could not.

Yu Xing’s words placed the crack between them right in the open. That was simply his personality.

Zhuo Shouqing replied helplessly.

"Wang Yu proposed only one condition. After entering the Blood Abyss, my requirements will be the first priority. Once we leave the Blood Abyss, the new contract ends.

"I will also settle things with Zhuo Shouyun completely. Regardless of the outcome, it is time for everything to come to a conclusion."

"So be it."

After hearing this, Yu Xing eventually nodded. He had to think on Zhuo Shouqing’s behalf as well.

Next.

Around the new contract, Yu Xing modified some of the terms, changing vague and lenient clauses into strict, mandatory conditions.

Wang Yu narrowed his eyes at Yu Xing for a moment. As the atmosphere stiffened, he finally nodded. This was the last debt to be repaid.

Once the new contract was signed, both Zhuo Shouqing and Wang Yu let out a silent breath.

"Happy cooperation."

"Yes."

That night.

A banquet was held as usual. Aside from the absence of special courtesan services, it was no different from before.

Zuo Qiuming sought Wang Yu out specifically to tell him about Jade Spirit City’s arrangements. He left a few trusted subordinates there as supervisors and handed authority to True Personage Qingyang.

Wang Yu did not mind. He still trusted Qingyang somewhat.

"Right, the Blood Abyss trial is extremely dangerous. These are the Zuo Clan’s intelligence records on the Blood Abyss. Study them carefully. Do not underestimate it."

"Many thanks. Brother Ming is still the most reliable."

Wang Yu grinned as he accepted the jade slip, which made Zuo Qiuming unhappy.

"You bastard. When you need something, I am Brother Ming. When you do not, you disappear."

With a playful shove, Zuo Qiuming then took out a black talisman covered in blood-red patterns and handed it to him, speaking solemnly...

"This is the Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman. Any Nascent Soul disciples or descendants who participate will prepare one for their clan’s juniors. If you encounter a life-threatening crisis, you can use this item to instantly teleport out of the Blood Abyss.

"After activation, there is roughly three breaths of startup time. You must grasp the timing well and use it to preserve your life above all else."

"This..."

Wang Yu hesitated. He did not expect Zuo Qiuming to prepare something like this for him. Yu Xing wanted him to fight to the death, yet this person wanted him to survive.

The difference in their personalities was immediately apparent.

Patting Wang Yu’s shoulder, he concluded.

"The Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman's effect has been verified by many people. Even if the Blood Abyss closes, it can forcibly teleport you out, depositing you near the entrance of the fissure passage. Be mindful of that."

"I understand."

"I have said all that needs to be said. I hope there will be a next time."

"Do not worry, there definitely will be."

Not long after sending off Zuo Qiuming, Wang Yu was seated cross-legged preparing to cultivate, only to see Zhuo Shouqing sneaking over.

"Wang Yu, there are some things that must be prepared before entering the Blood Abyss. I have prepared everything for you."

"Come inside and speak."

"Alright."

After entering, Zhuo Shouqing began taking out items one by one while introducing them.

"This is the Zhuo Clan’s intelligence on the Blood Abyss. You must study it carefully. I have marked the places requiring extra attention."

It was the same type of intelligence jade slip, although some details differed, the general information was the same. Wang Yu was very satisfied.

Then came the second spiritual item.

Zhuo Shouqing’s voice grew heavy as he introduced it.

"This is the Sealed Heaven-Earth Treasure Talisman. It can seal spatial teleportation techniques up to fourth-rank. If you encounter Zhuo Shouyun and have a chance to capture him alive, do not hesitate. Take action immediately."

"Good."

This talisman was different from the Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman. It had a purple background with silver patterns. Just holding it gave a sense of heaviness and intense spatial fluctuations. It was a single-use spiritual item.

Wang Yu could not help but sigh inwardly.

As expected of one of the three great clans. Even a so-called useless young master could possess treasure of this level. He truly could not be underestimated. Zhuo Shouqing must have paid a considerable price to obtain it.

If it were not for the battle at Evil God Square allowing him to witness Wang Yu’s strength, he would never have taken it out so easily.

After handing over the first two items, the third was revealed.

Wang Yu originally thought it would be another Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman, but it was not. His brows rose and he examined the spiritual item with a hint of amusement.

In his heart he thought.

It seems Zhuo Shouqing and Yu Xing share the same idea. They both want him to risk his life against Zhuo Shouyun in the Blood Abyss and do not want him to have a path of retreat.

Although he had expected this, he still felt a trace of disappointment.

Returning to the transaction itself.

“This is the Blood Sac Robe.

“Inside the Blood Abyss, ordinary concealment secret arts have limited effect. The blood beasts and blood slaves possess extremely keen sensing instincts.

“Once you enter, you will face battle after battle.

“If you are injured, the land will forcibly drain your blood. Not only will the wound be hard to heal, it will also attract a large number of blood-path creatures.

“This robe is fashioned from the skin of blood-path creatures. It can buy you time to rest and recover, but it can only be activated with blood-path spiritual power.

”Once inside, seize blood crystals from the blood beasts as soon as possible. They will serve as the energy source for the Blood Sac Robe. Be extremely careful not to damage it, otherwise you may not survive thirty years.”

The Blood Sac Robe looked as though it was refined from human skin, light red in color, with numerous wailing gray faces on its surface. It felt slick and slightly warm to the touch.

Extremely sinister.

However, Zhuo Shouqing’s preparations were thorough. Aside from refusing to give Wang Yu a retreat, everything that should be prepared was prepared.

At this moment, Wang Yu thought of Zuo Qiuming.

He had merely given him a Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman. It seemed he had already anticipated Zhuo Shouqing’s intentions.

After explaining everything, the two chatted briefly before Zhuo Shouqing left.

Wang Yu then began studying both clans’ intelligence reports. As dawn approached and realizing Yu Xing had no intention of coming, he finally gave up his earlier expectations.

He sat properly and resumed cultivation, continuing to refine the supreme-grade Guanghan Pill within his body.

This pill was taking longer than expected to refine.

With the opening of the Blood Abyss imminent, he no longer planned to leave the sect. He focused solely on cultivation and pushed the progress of the Lesser Asura Killing Fist. Ever since his battle with Lu Chenzhou last time.

After unexpectedly comprehending the killing intent of blood, his cultivation of this divine ability progressed rapidly, just like when he comprehended the killing intent from the stone slate. Perhaps before long, he would truly reach the perfected realm.

Its power would rise to another tier.

Thus.

With the three Young Masters leaving one after another, the entire Blood Reversal Sect entered full preparation for the Blood Abyss. The return of many core experts made the sect even livelier.

Two years passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Situ Hong, whom he had not seen for some time, came to visit. When Wang Yu was weak, he owed Situ Hong two favors. This time, he came for matters concerning the Blood Abyss.

More precisely, for the Peach Blossom Ghost Mother.

The Peach Blossom Ghost Mother would participate in this Blood Abyss trial. Situ Hong hoped Wang Yu could help him kill her and free him from the status of star slave.

Situ Hong now possessed third-layer Foundation Establishment cultivation, yet his hair had grown much whiter.