boyutpedia Chapter 74 The Mask of Deception
Chapter 74 The Mask of Deception
"Good! Good! Good!"
Looking at the kingly way that could decide the fate of the world with a single sword strike, the figure sitting cross-legged in the chaos on the altar repeatedly uttered the word "good" three times.
Then, the figure waved its hand.
"Boom!"
The sky split open, and endless rainbow rays, like an inverted Milky Way, poured down, instantly engulfing the king's path.
The rosy light was as thick as liquid, containing a breathtakingly powerful vitality. As soon as it touched Wang Dao's body, it frantically burrowed into his millions of pores.
Wang Dao's collapsed chest swelled up at a visible speed, the broken bones reconnected with crackling sounds, and the hideous wounds healed rapidly without leaving a single scar.
"That Zhu Yan is the true invincible one in the Thunder Furnace Realm, whose killings once shook the ancient times."
That majestic voice resounded once more, echoing between heaven and earth, sparing no praise for the kingly way:
"To defeat an ancient ferocious beast a whole realm higher than you while you are at the Dragon Spine Realm is an achievement that can only be described as unparalleled!"
"Take care of yourself first. Once you've recovered to your peak condition, I'll grant you a great opportunity."
Wang Dao clasped his hands slightly towards the sky, then sat cross-legged.
"The Daoist Canon's Crucible, open!"
With a thought, it felt as if a furnace had been ignited within him.
The endless seven-colored divine light was drawn in by a domineering suction force, transforming into dazzling divine rays that surged wildly into his limbs and bones.
At this moment, his whole body was radiating golden light, like a golden statue forged in the flames, dazzling and captivating.
Although the battle with Zhu Yan was fraught with danger, it greatly benefited Wang Dao. The enlightenment he gained during that life-or-death struggle caused a slight loosening in his combat techniques and the barriers to his cultivation level.
Just as Wang Dao was immersed in deep cultivation, Liu Ruyan, who was on the 260th floor, took a deep look at the figure that was enveloped in the glow of the sunset and looked high above.
"Little thief...we'll meet again."
Leaving behind a meaningful whisper, her figure gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing completely from the white jade steps.
She has reached her limit. Rather than lingering here, she should make a dignified exit.
Wang Dao ignored the commotion outside; he was engulfing the massive amount of divine light with his eyes closed.
At the same time, he began to mentally rehearse the "Burning Heaven Crimson Emperor Fist" over and over again.
As his innate talent transformed into unparalleled genius, his understanding of the Way of Kings had reached an outrageous level.
This set of boxing techniques, which has already reached its pinnacle, now generates countless sparks of inspiration in the mind with every practice session.
As the intent of his fist flowed, a phantom of a crimson emperor appeared and disappeared behind him. The domineering true intent that could burn the heavens and boil the seas was becoming more and more perfect at an astonishing speed.
Wang Dao has absolute confidence that even without external assistance, given enough time, he can use his unparalleled comprehension to bring this boxing technique to perfection.
Time passed, and three days and three nights went by.
Only when the last wisp of seven-colored divine light was completely swallowed by that bottomless body did Wang Dao slowly open his eyes.
Two divine rays shot out from his eyes, creating two visible ripples in the void.
At this moment, his blood and energy were like a dragon, and he was full of spirit. Both his physical body and mind were at an unprecedented peak.
This mysterious seven-colored glow, with its pure medicinal power and abundant vitality, is three times more terrifying than any great medicine known to the king.
Seeing that the kingly path cultivation had ended, the mysterious voice sounded again, with a hint of amusement:
"In addition to the merits you deserve, I will also grant you an opportunity."
"After all, it's been a long time since I've seen such an extraordinary junior like you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the silver mask on Wang Dao's face suddenly detached uncontrollably, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the altar in the sky.
Wang Dao's expression changed, and he reached out to grab it, but grasped nothing.
"Your lousy mask makes no difference whether you wear it or not," the voice said with a hint of mockery. "That girl saw your true face clearly before you threw her down."
Wang Dao's heart skipped a beat.
"Oh no, that vixen Liu Ruyan knows me!"
"I will refine this item again for you; consider it an investment in advance," the voice continued. "I hope you can go far enough and not disappoint me."
Before the words were even finished, the mask instantly disintegrated in the chaotic airflow above the altar, only to reassemble itself in a flash.
Soon, a brand new silver mask quietly appeared in Wang Dao's hand, hovering silently.
"This is a reforged mask that can conceal the secrets of heaven and obscure destiny."
"Once you put it on, your aura will appear chaotic and disordered to others, making it impossible to trace its origin."
"This is your extra reward for reaching the 300th floor."
Wang Dao reached out and grasped the mask. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, covered with ancient and mysterious patterns, as if it contained some profound truth.
He gazed at the exquisite work of art in his hands and murmured to himself:
"From now on, your name will be 'Deceitful of Heaven'!"
He cupped his hands towards the sky and bowed solemnly.
"Hehe, Deceiving Heaven... A good name, very much to my liking." The mysterious being chuckled, clearly quite satisfied with the name.
"Alright, go exchange your money for what you want, then leave."
"Above the three hundredth floor lies the mark of the four realms, which you cannot currently match."
At the same time, Wang Dao felt a burning sensation in his left palm, and a miniature, mysterious altar mark slowly emerged on it before disappearing beneath his skin.
A surge of information flooded into Wang Dao's mind, and he immediately understood the purpose of the mark.
When the day comes that you are confident that you can sweep away all enemies in the four realms, you can activate this mark and descend here again to challenge a higher Heavenly Rank.
Wang Dao took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions. With a thought, an exchange list made of light slowly unfolded before him.
The list is dazzling, and every name exudes an alluring glow.
[Supernatural Power: Heaven-Mending Technique], [Divine Material: Chaos Stone], [Immortal Elixir: Nine-Turn Golden Elixir]...
Wang Dao's gaze swept over them, and his heart pounded wildly.
Although he knew that with his current achievements, many things were just illusions, things that could be admired but not reached, he still couldn't help but take a look, even if it was just to satisfy his visual craving.
Wang Dao's gaze swept rapidly across the light screen, eventually ignoring the unattainable supernatural powers and immortal materials, and landing on the pills section.
Without hesitation, he tapped the screen repeatedly with his fingertips.
"Exchange for ten bottles of Five Dragons Supreme Yang Pills."
With a flash of light, ten crimson jade bottles appeared out of thin air, their bodies warm, and faint sounds of dragon roars could be heard.
"Exchange for ten bottles of Purple Gold Eight Treasures Pills."
Ten more jade bottles, interwoven with purple and gold, appeared, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.
"Exchange for ten bottles of Ice Heart Jade Soul Pills."
The last ten ice-blue jade bottles fell down, emitting a cool sensation that could calm the mind.
All 160 minor merits and the merits gained from this challenge were completely consumed in that instant.
Just as Wang Dao was about to check the list of rewards for great achievements, the mysterious voice sounded again, with a hint of solemnity:
"Young man, I'll show you a way. If you have the courage, then exchange all your great merits for that Golden Body Technique."
Following the guidance of the unseen forces, Wang Dao's gaze fell upon a seemingly ordinary golden bamboo scroll.
[Golden Body Method]: Exchange price, three major benefits.
"If you can master this method, it can help you forge the strongest golden body in history."
Upon hearing this, Wang Dao's pupils contracted slightly.
The value of a method that is so highly praised by such mysterious beings is beyond doubt.
Without the slightest hesitation, he confirmed the exchange.
His three major cultivation points were instantly reset to zero, and the ancient golden bamboo scroll landed in his palm. Wang Dao directly stored it in the Deceitful Mask, a treasure that also served as a storage item.
All the merits have been spent, and this trip has been successfully completed.
With a thought, Wang Dao left the secret realm. His figure began to become illusory, and the surrounding scenery also distorted.
Just as he was about to disappear completely, that magnificent voice resounded throughout the entire secret realm, echoing in every inch of space:
"I hope you won't disappoint me next time we meet..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Dao's figure disappeared completely.
This magnificent and vast white jade trial road, towering above the sea of clouds, has once again returned to its ancient, unchanging stillness and tranquility, as if no one had ever set foot on it.