Chapter 574 - 573: Using Po Xiao as a Reference Is a Death Wish

Chapter 574: Chapter 573: Using Po Xiao as a Reference Is a Death Wish

Blade Master Hai Bian had originally wanted to give a reminder, but on second thought, he decided against it.

’What kind of person is Po Xiao? How could he possibly be stopped by these things?’

However, he felt that it would be a bit difficult for those people who wanted to observe the Exotic Beasts in the lake by watching Po Xiao.

This was because nothing Po Xiao did could provide any accurate reference value.

With his strength alone, he had resisted the very momentum of the world. With his strength alone, he had fought against the hidden masters of the Holy Land.

When Crossing the Tribulation, he could draw down a Celestial Punishment of judgment that had never been seen before.

Po Xiao had done all of this.

But at that time, Po Xiao was only Tier One, and then Tier Two.

So, could one use Po Xiao’s combat performance to gauge the power of the world’s momentum?

Could one use Po Xiao’s strength to gauge the Cultivation of those experts from the Holy Land?

Could one use Po Xiao’s Tribulation Crossing to gauge the might of a Celestial Tribulation?

Don’t be ridiculous.

Using him as a reference was just asking for death.

As Jiang Zuo walked toward the small mountain in the lake, many people subconsciously moved away, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire if something happened.

Jiang Zuo stepped onto the water’s surface and walked forward slowly. This time, he didn’t plan to leap across in a single bound.

He moved forward step by step, because he was afraid that Su Qi might call him.

But after Jiang Zuo had been walking for a while, the others were a bit surprised. So much time had passed, yet not a single Exotic Beast had appeared.

They all looked at each other, unable to understand what was going on.

But they didn’t say anything. After all, he had only just reached the lake’s perimeter.

Soon, Jiang Zuo reached the middle of the lake. It wouldn’t be long before he arrived at the entrance to the small path in the very center.

But even now, not a single Exotic Beast attacked Jiang Zuo.

At this point, many of the Demon Cultivators were getting antsy. They were starting to suspect that there were no Exotic Beasts at all.

After all, much of the information came from historical records. So many years had passed; it was very possible the Exotic Beasts here had died off.

’If that’s really the case, then by letting this person go first, aren’t we just letting him get a head start?’

They didn’t know who this person was because Jiang Zuo was shrouded in Mist, and few could recognize him.

Aside from Blade Master Hai Bian and the two blind Demon Cultivators, not even Witch Dan Xue could recognize him.

However, Witch Dan Xue wasn’t a fool. She still had her suspicions.

She was here to seize the Enlightenment Stone, so Po Xiao was a powerful enemy to her. She had to be vigilant.

Yes, even though she knew Po Xiao was incredibly strong, she was determined to try. Who knew, maybe she would be the one to snatch it?

And at this moment, Jiang Zuo had already reached the entrance to the path, yet nothing had happened.

Now, many of the Demon Cultivators truly couldn’t sit still any longer. Even Witch Dan Xue was getting restless.

Soon, many of the Demon Cultivators made their move. Witch Dan Xue was about to move as well, but before she could, a hand landed on her shoulder.

This caused her to immediately draw her sword and attack the person behind her.

Witch Dan Xue’s sword then collided with a fist. Witch Dan Xue said coldly, "Don’t touch me, don’t talk to me, and especially don’t call me Fairy."

Blade Master Hai Bian was completely helpless.

Finally, he said, "I just wanted to remind you, sometimes, just because someone else can do something doesn’t mean you can."

He had only stepped in to remind her because they had traveled together quite often.

Unfortunately, she repaid his kindness with hostility.

"A Daoist Cultivator being kind-hearted?" Witch Dan Xue said coldly.

Blade Master Hai Bian looked past Witch Dan Xue and said, "Turn around and look."

Witch Dan Xue was dismissive, but she glanced back anyway.

But one look was all it took for her to freeze. It wasn’t just her; many people were frozen in shock, some even backing away continuously.

Witch Dan Xue saw several large serpents appear on the water’s surface. The instant they emerged, they devoured all the Demon Cultivators who had crossed the line.

They moved silently, making it impossible to defend against them.

And it all happened in an instant. Not a single Demon Cultivator could resist or escape.

Yet amidst these serpents, one person continued to walk on the water. No one disturbed him, and no serpent attacked him.

He was Po Xiao, the one who had walked into the lake from the very beginning.

As the serpents sank back into the water, they glanced at the surrounding crowd, a look that sent a chill through many hearts.

They knew that if they dared to be careless, they would most likely die in this lake.

’But what’s the deal with that person?’

’Why is he completely fine?’

They could even sense that the Exotic Beasts were deliberately avoiding him.

Even when water splashed in his direction, a serpent would move to block it.

’This isn’t normal.’

Blade Master Hai Bian said, "You know who he is. Things he can do, others can’t.

Use him as a reference, and you won’t even know what killed you."

Witch Dan Xue’s expression was grim. If she had rushed over just now, even if she hadn’t died, she likely would have been eliminated.

Finally, she said to Blade Master Hai Bian, "Go find my senior brother. Tell him you saved me once, and have him repay you."

Blade Master Hai Bian was dumbfounded. ’What kind of logic is that?’

It was actually very simple. Witch Dan Xue was unwilling to owe anyone a favor, so she could only have her senior brother repay it on her behalf, and then she would pay her senior brother.

After all, she was rich. And her senior brother would take on any kind of business, as long as the price was right.

Jiang Zuo reached the very center. He had also seen what happened to those Demon Cultivators just now.

’The reason I’m not being attacked is probably because I’ve been in this water once before.’

’My aura was still present from that time. It must have frightened these Exotic Beasts.’

After that, Jiang Zuo successfully stepped onto the entrance of the path.

The others could only watch Jiang Zuo, not daring to make any more rash moves. Now, they desperately wanted to know who this person was.

’He’s some kind of freak, isn’t he?’

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「Meanwhile, outside」

The Celestial Book Tomb had revealed nine watery lakes. The Tier One and Tier Two lakes didn’t attract much attention, but the Tier Three and Tier Four ones were the most watched.

This was especially true for Tier Three. The appearance of that person had alarmed the Demon Cultivators and Daoist Cultivators outside as well.

Chu Qing’s father was also stunned. If he wasn’t mistaken, that person was very likely Po Xiao.

However, what they were seeing was just a projection. There was no way to find out who the other party was.

But there was one thing they did know: the person had appeared in the Tier Three lake, which meant his Cultivation was only at Tier Three.

They desperately wanted to know if this kind of prodigy was a Demon Cultivator or a Daoist Cultivator.

But the person wore a mask and had no other distinguishing features.

There was no way to identify him.

Aside from this small incident at Tier Three, the other areas were mostly fine.

Things were proceeding quite smoothly.

This was especially true for Tier One. The Tier One lake had pitifully few people.

Chu Qing and the others were in no danger at all.

And there was even less to say about Tier Two.

Chi Xue Child and his group had gathered at the lake. With them working together, there would definitely be no problems.

At this time, Chu Qing’s father asked, "Celestial Book Mountain only has three levels, right? Doesn’t that mean it will be over soon?"

"You’re overthinking it, Senior Dong Li," a Demon Cultivator said. "Countless people get trapped on the second level, and to this day, no one has ever passed the third. Many get stuck at the third level’s trial."

Chu Qing’s father asked, "What are the second and third trials?"

No one answered Chu Qing’s father. Only one Demon Cultivator said, "It cannot be described. It is ineffable."

This made Chu Qing’s father even more curious. But looking at these Demon Cultivators, it was clear they had no intention of elaborating.

He could only wait and ask his child after they came out.

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