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On the continent of the Witch Clan, there are three major academies. In terms of overall strength, the Right Holy Academy is the strongest, but it lacks any particularly outstanding features.
The Yuan Sacred Academy is renowned for its swordsmanship; that is their specialty. Anyone truly aspiring to become a Swordsmanship Master would choose the Yuan Sacred Academy.
As for the Left Sacred Academy, the strong individuals it produces are primarily brute-force warriors.
The three major academies can communicate with each other, and those on the Right Holy Territory can also register for selection at the other two academies.
As for the Master Saint, there are no established academies under their command. The Young Talents under the Master Saint typically choose to enlist in the military, where they can become even more formidable.
…
Wei Chen leaned closer to the table, carefully studying the map.
Dugu explained, "This map was hidden among a pile of ancient texts that had never been looked at. When I arrived in Mirror Lake Town, I wanted to gain a comprehensive understanding of it; this is my territory. I had my subordinates turn everything upside down here and found this map."
"The markings on it should depict the palace beneath Mirror Lake Town. As for the location, aside from the ever-calm Mirror Lake, I can't think of any other place."
Wei Chen examined it for a while and nodded. "When I arrived yesterday, I also noticed something strange about Mirror Lake. There must be something hidden beneath it; otherwise, it wouldn't be so tranquil."
After a pause, Wei Chen looked deeply at Dugu and said seriously, "But have you considered that after all these years, with Mirror Lake being so famous, it's impossible that no one has found it strange? Perhaps many powerful individuals have gone down there before. Judging by this map, it seems to indicate some underground works. Are you really thinking of going down to take a look?"
"Exactly. Perhaps that is my shortcut to becoming stronger. Likewise, it could be your shortcut to strength as well," Dugu replied calmly.
Wei Chen chuckled lightly. "I want to become stronger too, but didn't those who went down before end up dead?"
"If they hadn't died, then the treasures beneath Mirror Lake would have long been taken away. Would Mirror Lake still be called Mirror Lake?"
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Dugu silently nodded. He had naturally considered Wei Chen's concerns, but opportunities and risks coexist, don't they?
"Dugu, think about it. Compared to the powerful individuals on the continent of the Witch Clan, what does your current strength amount to? There must have been quite a number of strong adventurers who have perished inside; what can we do?"
“Mirror Lake Town is so close to Right Holy City. Those powerful beings within Right Holy City could arrive in an instant. Haven't they considered the treasures beneath Mirror Lake Town?”
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Dugu's expression fell, and he had already tucked away the thought of exploring Mirror Lake in his heart.
“But maybe they don't have this map, which is why they stumbled into a dead end? We have the map, so there’s still hope,” Dugu Qiubai said, looking at Wei Chen with hopeful eyes. Unbeknownst to him, Wei Chen had already begun to feel like the leader in front of Dugu Qiubai. Dugu Qiubai didn’t seem to be asking for Wei Chen's help; rather, it felt like he was negotiating with a boss. The one making decisions was Wei Chen, not him.
How this dynamic formed was unclear; perhaps it was because Dugu Qiubai was captivated by Wei Chen's mental prowess?
Wei Chen smiled mysteriously and said, “You have some valid points.”
“So what do you mean? Are we going or not?” Dugu asked anxiously. He deeply understood that his strength in the Witch Clan was merely that of a marginal character. It would be incredibly difficult to become powerful in a short time. Even in Yang Residence, how could he become the dominant force there within a century?
Absolutely impossible; the strength of the Yang Family Head was no joke.
Thus, the only hope lay in the treasures beneath Mirror Lake.
Dugu desperately hoped Wei Chen would agree, but he also knew the dangers involved. While opportunities and risks coexisted, if the risks were too great, it wouldn’t be worth it.
He couldn’t make decisions on his own. In his previous life, in his Ancestral Realm, he fought alone without any experience leading a team or the temperament to be a leader. This life was no different.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and said, “Let’s wait a bit. I need to think it over. Fortune favors the bold; that’s an unchanging truth.”
“Alright.” Dugu couldn’t make decisions and had to let Wei Chen take charge. In truth, he had considered going on an adventure himself. If it were his previous life, he would have definitely gone, but this life was different; he felt as weak as a novice without any capital.
Courage is linked to strength; without sufficient power, where does courage come from?
Dugu currently lacked sufficient strength; attempting to venture out alone was simply impossible.
“Now, we need to do one thing,” Wei Chen said as he looked at Dugu with a strange smile.
Dugu frowned and asked, “What?”
"Kill someone."
"Who?"
"Dongfang Ming."
Upon hearing this, Dugu was taken aback. "Wasn't he with you? I thought you were on the same side!"
"We came together, but we're not allies. He harbors murderous intent towards me and Shaohou. In the selection of the Right Holy Academy, the stakes are high. If he kills us, his chances increase significantly. Otherwise, if we participate and occupy two spots, there won't be many left for him," Wei Chen said calmly.
Dugu pondered for a moment and asked, "What is Dongfang Ming's strength like?"
"He shouldn't be too formidable, but we can't let our guard down. Every Peak Expert in any world has their own abilities. I don't even know Dongfang Ming's cultivation method or what kind of power he wields, so I dare not act recklessly. It's better to understand his tactics before making a move," Wei Chen replied.
Dugu shrugged. "You think about it then. I'm not good at strategizing. In my opinion, just kill him. Even if one of us can't take him down, three of us should be able to handle it, right?"
"That would indeed work, but it might be a bit reckless. What if that dog Dongfang Ming fights back and bites us? It wouldn't be worth the loss."
...
In the afternoon, under the guidance of a servant from the town lord's mansion, Wei Chen, Dugu, Shaohou, and Dongfang Ming rode tall horses to patrol the territory of Mirror Lake Town. The town was vast; one round would definitely not suffice. They moved at a leisurely pace, treating it as a recreational outing.
By evening, Wei Chen hunted a beast that had not yet transformed into a Witch Beast and enjoyed a hearty meal.
After dinner, Wei Chen casually looked at Dongfang Ming and smiled. "Brother Dongfang, in our Ancestral Realm, the power we cultivate is called Divine Power. You saw it yesterday; how does it compare to the power cultivated in your Ancestral Realm?"
"Haha, Brother Wei Chen, of course your power is stronger! My Ancestral Realm's spatial level is low; there's no comparison," Dongfang Ming humbly replied.
Wei Chen waved his hand and laughed. "No need for modesty! Different worlds cultivate different powers. Why don't you show us some of your skills so we can broaden our horizons?"
Dongfang Ming pondered for a moment before smiling. "Then I'll embarrass myself a bit. The power I cultivate in my Ancestral Realm is called Vital Energy, utilizing the five elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth."
Wei Chen and Shaohou exchanged a glance, a flicker of murderous intent passing between them.
Cultivating the Five Elements Vitality, it was evident that the world where Dongfang Ming resided was truly not strong at all!
Dongfang Ming stood up and shouted with authority, slamming his palms together. Two powerful streams of black vitality surged forth, transforming into massive hands that flew out and shattered a large boulder hundreds of meters away.
In the Witch Clan's continent, all objects, including humans and Witch Beasts, were incredibly hard and dense. Although Shaohou could slice through a mountain in the Endless Divine Realm, here in the Witch Clan's territory, he could only manage to cut through a large stone.
This was the peculiarity of the Spatial Plane; there was no way around it but to continuously elevate one's strength.
Thus, upon witnessing Dongfang Ming shatter the boulder from hundreds of meters away, Wei Chen formed a rough judgment about Dongfang Ming's capabilities.
“He cultivates Black Water Vitality; his combat power is decent, but compared to Divine Power, his vitality is two levels lower. He is definitely not our opponent!”
“What I wonder is how strong his Mental Strength is…”
Wei Chen's thoughts raced as he applauded loudly and said, “Brother Dongfang, I heard from Dugu Brother that the selection at Right Holy Academy also requires an assessment of Mental Strength. Shaohou and I both lost due to our weak Mental Strength. I wonder how strong yours is?”
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Ming was momentarily taken aback before bursting into joy. “Really? That’s fantastic! Although my Mental Strength isn’t very strong, in my Ancestral Realm, cultivating Mental Strength has always been a key focus!”
“Ah? Then congratulations! It seems we might be out of luck; you are actually the most hopeful one,” Wei Chen said with a mournful expression, as if he had already been eliminated from Right Holy Academy.
However, Dongfang Ming was overjoyed. He hadn’t even considered that Mental Strength would be tested; in the Witch Clan's continent, no one paid much attention to Mental Strength at all!
“Brother Wei Chen, are you serious?” Dongfang Ming asked with a face full of surprise.
Wei Chen nodded with a smile. “Of course it’s true.”
“Ha ha! That’s simply wonderful! We can become disciples of Right Holy Academy together!” Dongfang Ming laughed heartily.
Wei Chen humbly shook his head. “After hearing about the Mental Strength assessment, I have little hope for Right Holy Academy.”
Seeing Wei Chen's somewhat frustrated expression, Dongfang Ming felt a surge of triumph. Finally, he could suppress Wei Chen!
"This kid, could he be trying to fool me?" Dongfang Ming thought for a moment and sensed something was off. What if it was just a bluff? He turned to Dugu and asked with a flattering smile, "Dugu Brother, where did you get this information? Is it reliable?"
Dugu nodded slightly and replied, "It came from our family; it should be fairly accurate."
Hearing Dugu's confident response, Dongfang Ming's mood brightened again.
Wei Chen quietly transmitted a message to Shaohou, "What should we do?"
"This Fellow's Mental Strength level is unknown, and we can't probe it. It's better not to act hastily. He also has a cultivation method for Mental Strength, which is quite valuable for you. You should consider trying to extract the cultivation method for enhancing Mental Strength from him without being reckless." Shaohou advocated for caution. Although Dongfang Ming's combat ability wasn't impressive, he and Wei Chen together could definitely take him down. However, since they were unsure of Dongfang Ming's Mental Strength level, it was wise to proceed carefully.
"Extracting the cultivation method for enhancing Mental Strength? How is that even possible? If it were you, would you be able to do it?"
"No."
"Then that's settled; don't entertain that idea."
Wei Chen found himself in a dilemma. Should he kill Dongfang Ming or let him go?
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