Chapter 441: Senior, You Wouldn't Want That Either
In the next moment, a golden light flashed, and Zhang Lexuan's figure vanished from the spot she had advanced directly to the third trial. As for the others, they remained in place, about to begin the second trial. This time, He Caitou and Xiao Xiao didn't directly move on to the third trial.
In the original story, the first major turning point in He Caitou and Xiao Xiao's relationship was during the previous tournament. In Shrek Academy's match against Qianling Academy, Xiao Xiao had sacrificed her martial soul, using it to block an attack from a Soul King level opponent to protect He Caitou. This moment had deeply moved He Caitou and had been the catalyst for their growing relationship.
However, in this timeline, Shrek Academy had withdrawn from the last tournament, so that pivotal moment never happened. Without it, He Caitou and Xiao Xiao's relationship hadn't reached the same level as in the original Qiankun Wenqing Valley trial. Additionally, because He Caitou was now an undercover agent, he hadn't revealed his true identity to Xiao Xiao.
Soon, various symbols appeared on the large roulette like platform beneath them. Each symbol carried a different meaning. Under Ning Rongrong's will, the roulette began to spin. At the same time, her artificially neutral voice echoed in everyone's minds.
"The second trial of the Adventure begins now. Each person will take turns undergoing this challenge. When someone is chosen, the light beneath their feet will shine immediately.
As the roulette spins, it will stop on a symbol. The chosen person must complete the task associated with that symbol. If they succeed, they pass.
If they fail, they will be forced into a deep adventure. I must warn you deep adventure is extremely dangerous and carries the risk of death. It is best to avoid it. If you fail the deep adventure, you will die.
Ning Tian, you will go first. Wu Feng, you are next."
Ning Rongrong was still somewhat annoyed with Ning Tian and Wu Feng. Although Ning Tian had flattered her earlier, her refusal to answer the previous question had ruined her fun. She had come to Qiankun Wenqing Valley for entertainment after all, the Divine Realm was unbearably dull.
Ning Tian was startled. Why am I the first one again? she thought. Could this divine senior have some grudge against my ancestor, Ning Rongrong? Is that why I'm being targeted?
That didn't make sense. She had studied all the historical records of Ning Rongrong in the sect. According to those records, her ancestor had a good temper and was highly skilled in dealing with people. There was no reason why she would have made enemies in the Divine Realm.
She didn't know much about the Divine Realm, but she trusted her ancestor's character.
Maybe it's just bad luck? she wondered.
Soon, the light beneath her feet brightened, and the roulette began spinning rapidly. When it stopped, it pointed at a skull symbol.
Ning Tian was taken aback. What does this skull symbol mean?
Ning Rongrong's voice rang out. "Defeat the chosen opponent to pass. Otherwise, you will enter the deep adventure. Your opponent will face the same choice."
The roulette spun again, glowing gold, and this time the skull symbol pointed at Wu Feng.
Wu Feng's face immediately turned pale. Kill Ning Tian? That's impossible! I'd rather die myself than harm her!
Ning Tian also had no intention of harming Wu Feng. At this point, she was furious at this so called divine senior. It was now obvious she and Wu Feng were being deliberately targeted. The goal was to force them into the deep adventure.
Huo Yuhao, watching from the sidelines, was speechless. Classic Ning Rongrong, he thought. The so called noble Nine Colored Goddess, toying with mortals for her amusement. While she isn't as cruel as Tang San, she still treats the people of the mortal world as playthings.
Although Ning Tian and Wu Feng wouldn't actually die Ning Rongrong could easily revive them if needed there was an odd inconsistency in the original story. Ning Rongrong had revived the dead White Tiger guards, but she shouldn't have been capable of using Resurrection Light alone.
Logically, either Oscar would arrive soon, or Ning Rongrong had used his Mirror Intestine to replicate their Martial Soul Fusion ability, Resurrection Light.
To be honest, Oscar's Mirror Intestine was incredibly powerful. As a second tier god, he could even replicate techniques like the Asura Blood Sword, which consumed Tang San's own divine essence. Though weaker than the original, it still retained sixty percent of its power.
Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao quietly extended his spiritual power to influence Ning Tian's thoughts. He needed her to say something specific. Normally, she would choose to take her own life, and Wu Feng would do the same. If they both refused to fight, Ning Rongrong would throw them straight into the deep adventure. But Huo Yuhao wanted to clear this trial quickly, and deep adventures took far too long.
At that moment, golden light surrounded both Ning Tian and Wu Feng, and they were transported to a massive circular platform their designated battlefield.
Wu Feng's expression turned sorrowful. She extended her hand, soul power surging, and pressed it toward her own forehead. She was preparing to take her own life to let Ning Tian pass.
After all, if Ning Tian didn't win, she would be forced into the deep adventure.
According to the voice's warning, deep adventures were extremely dangerous and could result in death. Wu Feng didn't want Ning Tian to take that risk she wanted her to survive.
"Stop! Wu Feng, if you kill yourself, I'll do the same. That way, your plan will fail," Ning Tian quickly called out.
Wu Feng froze, her pale face filled with despair. Her voice trembled as she spoke. "Ning Tian, don't be reckless! I want you to live…"
Ning Tian took a step forward, frowning. "Of course I'll live. I'll be just fine. You don't need to sacrifice yourself. Trust me."
Wu Feng stared at her in surprise. Something about Ning Tian seems different.
Ning Tian then looked up toward the sky and shouted, "Divine Senior, I will not kill Wu Feng, nor will I enter your so called deep adventure!
I remember now there is a record in my sect's history. When our ancestor, Ning Fengzhi, was on his deathbed, he stated that once a god ascends to the Divine Realm, they must follow the rule of non interference with the mortal world. That's why, even though his daughter and son in law had the power to resurrect gods, they couldn't bring him back after his death.
Senior, you wouldn't want other gods to find out that you've been interfering in the mortal world, would you? Either you kill me right now, or if I leave here alive, I will find every god's statue I can, gather people, and pray before them. I will expose everything you have done. Eventually, some god will hear our prayers, and when that happens, your interference in the mortal world will no longer remain a secret."
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