Three Souls Reincarnation: Lu Yuling's Secret

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The second assessment ended early due to an unexpected event. The disciples were all discussing the strange changes that had occurred in the cultivation purgatory diagram, speculating about why those Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters had entered the lake, but no one could say for sure.

Several disciples who managed to escape into the lake all perished in the riot caused by Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters, so no one knew the specific reason for the riot within the Asura Purgatory Diagram.

Back at his residence, Zhuge Xiang took out the Skill Book for "Void Splitting Slash". With two Skill Point remaining, Zhuge Xiang used one of them. Realizing his mistake, he added another Skill to his Skill Tree.

Void Splitting Slash (Beginner Level): Requires Void Splitting Realm, increases attack power by 30%, attack range 10 meters. Description: Gathers one's own Qi Energy and bursts out of the body to form a ranged attack, consuming 300 MP.

As expected of Skill that can only be learned by those at the Void Splitting Realm, it is indeed an attack method that releases Qi Energy, much to Zhuge Xiang's delight.

Although his cultivation level was only at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, the attack power of the Sword of Slaughter had already exceeded 400. Coupled with the Void Splitting Slash, even without using the Bloodthirsty Technique and Arrow Intent, he believed that his attack power could be comparable to that of a disciple in the Void Splitting Realm. Low cultivation level didn't matter, as long as his attack power was strong. Killing monsters above his level would give him enough Experience Points to quickly raise his cultivation level.

In summary, Zhuge Xiang gained unprecedented wealth from this second assessment. The Three Diagrams of Heavenly Demon Zen Sound will greatly enhance his ability to deal with various Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters in the future. Moreover, he became Inner Core Disciple. In the future, when he moves around in the Cultivation World, the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Cultivation Technique can also be used to disguise himself as Buddhist Sect genius. Even if he encounters Righteous Path Cultivator, he will not have to worry about arousing their strong hostility. Of course, besides the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, the Demonic True Body is no less impressive.

Thump thump thump...

There was a sudden knock on Zhuge Xiang's door. At the same time, Lu Yuling's voice sounded from outside, "Are you there?"

Opening the door, Zhuge Xiang saw Lu Yuling standing before him and smiled mischievously, "In the Asura Purgatory Diagram, every step was fraught with danger. You've been on edge for so long. Now that you're back, why aren't you resting? Could it be that you've come to serve me in bed?"

With a delightful glare, Lu Yuling Zhuge Xiang her delicate hand and gently patted Zhuge Xiang's face, like an older Elder Sister scolding a younger brother. "Good boy, focus on your cultivation. Don't think about irrelevant things all day long."

Zhuge Xiang slapped Lu Yuling's hand away impatiently and said, "Alright, alright, you're so annoying, you know? Tell me, what brings you here at this hour?"

"The reason I came to see you today is because I need your help with something," Lu Yuling said to Zhuge Xiang, her expression turning serious.

"Help? What is it? Just tell me if there's anything I can do to help. We're like family," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile, continuing to tease.

However, Lu Yuling was not in the mood for joking. She looked at Zhuge Xiang seriously and asked, "Inside the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, Liao Wufa said that I was Three Souls Reincarnation. Do you know what that means?"

"I don't know," Zhuge Xiang replied seriously when Lu Yuling brought up the question, knowing that the next words would touch on her secret. He put away his teasing smile and said solemnly.

"Actually, I am not Lu Yuling. Rather, this body is called Lu Yuling," Lu Yuling said after a moment's thought, dropping a bombshell. Looking intently at Zhuge Xiang, Lu Yuling continued, "You should have heard of my true identity: Ice Maiden."

In Lu Yuling's imagination, Zhuge Xiang should have been shocked and shouted, or stared in disbelief. In short, he should have reacted strongly. However, Zhuge Xiang's expression was very calm, as if what Lu Yuling said was not some Human Heart news.

"What? Aren't you surprised at all? I am the senior sister of the Asura Sect, Ice Maiden," Zhuge Xiang's calm and composed expression made Lu Yuling feel strange.

"I've always had my suspicions about this, after all, the Ice Maiden's Abode are enough to explain a lot," Zhuge Xiang replied calmly, as if he had been mentally prepared for this all along.

Looking at Zhuge Xiang with surprise, Lu Yuling then smiled and shook her head. With Zhuge Xiang's intelligence, it wasn't surprising that he would have such doubts. Lu Yuling continued, "Actually, I misspoke just now. To be precise, I am Ice Maiden, but Ice Maiden is not me."

"Oh? Why is that?" This time, Zhuge Xiang was genuinely surprised. Lu Yuling was Ice Maiden, but Ice Maiden wasn't Lu Yuling? That seemed contradictory.

Smiling, seemingly finally seeing Zhuge Xiang's surprise, Lu Yuling was pleased and explained, "Back then, Bing Ji suffered an Ice Maiden Qi Deviation and was suppressed at the bottom of the East Sea by several Void Realm Great Expert experts from the Sect. In fact, at the critical moment of suppression, Ice Maiden's consciousness had a moment of clarity."

"The human soul is composed of Three Souls and Seven Spirits. In the instant of suppression, Ice Maiden split three of her Three Souls and Seven Spirits and placed them within the territory of the Great Qin Empire. Coincidentally, the Southern Commandery Lu Residence, whose owner was Lu Yuling, drowned. Ice Maiden's three souls were able to reincarnate in this body. Therefore, I am Ice Maiden, but Ice Maiden is not me. I am only a part of Ice Maiden's soul. This physical body contains only a fragmented soul."

"I see. No wonder you have such high knowledge. Even profound Profound Mysteries complicated Formation are easy for you to understand. It turns out you are an old woman who has cultivated for over a hundred years," Zhuge Xiang nodded, feigning realization.

"You, you're the old one, you're still an old man..." Age is a sensitive topic for all women, and Lu Yuling is no exception.

"An old man and an old woman, a perfect match. As expected, you've always had improper thoughts about me. What, what do you want to do?" Zhuge Xiang, who had just realized what was happening, crossed his arms and took a step back in surprise.

Seeing Zhuge Xiang's reaction, Lu Yuling was secretly furious, gritting her teeth, but there was nothing she could do. She could only shake her head and change the subject, saying, "Because my soul is incomplete, my Memory are also very chaotic fragments. Recently, a name has appeared in my mind, Yi Bufan, who should be Inner Core Disciple."

"Although my Memory are incomplete, I have a vague feeling that my Qi Deviation back then was intricately related to him. After becoming Inner Core Disciple, I hope you can help me find him and see if we can find any clues."

"Yi Bufan?" Zhuge Xiang nodded heavily, making a mental note of the matter. Although the two were joking around and not being serious, Zhuge Xiang naturally kept in mind any important matters.

"Alright, tomorrow is the last assessment. According to past practice, it should be a free-for-all. You should get some rest. I should be going now." After explaining the situation, Lu Yuling didn't linger and took her leave.

"Hey, you're leaving already? You really don't plan to serve me in bed?" Zhuge Xiang asked, trying to persuade Lu Yuling to stay, as she continued to display her graceful and alluring figure.

"Dream on!" With a bang, the door slammed shut. The beauty was gone, but a faint fragrance lingered in the air.

Zhuge Xiang smiled, shook his head, and remained silent. To be honest, although he had long suspected Lu Yuling 'Zhuge Xiang secret background, he never expected it to be the Truth.

Zhuge Xiang understood Lu Yuling's meaning perfectly. Yi Bufan was just a pretext; her real purpose was to reveal this information to him, like a transaction. She knew he possessed the secret of the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, and entrusting him with her secret was also to put his mind at ease.

Although Zhuge Xiang was a member of the demonic path, he still trusted his friends. Lu Yuling's actions were really suspicious, but Zhuge Xiang was secretly touched that she had taken the initiative to reveal this secret to him, just to put his mind at ease.

"A melee?" Thinking of tomorrow's assessment, Zhuge Xiang pondered for a moment, then went to the Courtyard and began to cultivate, mainly to get used to the Void Splitting Slash Skill he had just learned.

With the attack power of the Sword of Slaughter and the effect of the Void Splitting Slash, his combat strength was comparable to that of Cultivator in the Void Splitting Realm. Although such strength should be more than enough to become Inner Sect Disciple, one cannot slack off in cultivation just because one has passed the assessment.

The One Hundred and Eight Floating Mountains high in the sky. At this moment, in the Great Hall of Purgatory Elder, the Asura Purgatory Diagram had been retrieved by him. Standing before the Asura Purgatory Diagram, Asura Elder's eyes held a hint of doubt.

An unusual movement has occurred at the bottom of the lake? What could be going on? Those disciples undergoing the assessment couldn't have just dived into the lake without reason. Moreover, all of them are at the Qi Refining Stage, Meridian Opening Realm; how could they possibly cause an disturbance at the Evil Suppressing Pagoda?

After a moment's thought, Purgatory Elder stood up and entered the Asura Purgatory Diagram, diving directly to the bottom of the lake. However, the Evil Suppressing Pagoda -Suppressing Tower, which was originally located at the bottom of the lake, had disappeared. After searching the entire lake bottom, Purgatory Elder could not find the whereabouts of the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda.

"How could this be? Could it be that Heavenly Dragon Temple sent a traitor, disguised as Asura Sect Disciple? That doesn't make sense. To take away the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, one would need at least the Deity Transformation stage of the Buddhist Sect cultivation. Besides, the location for the second assessment in this Asura Purgatory Diagram was only decided on a whim; Heavenly Dragon Temple couldn't have made arrangements in advance..."

One idea after another surfaced, only to be rejected again and again. The Evil Suppressing Pagoda was perfectly fine here, so why did it disappear? No matter what, Purgatory Elder couldn't come up with a plausible explanation.

After pondering for a long time without any clues, but the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda was of paramount importance, Purgatory Elder left the Asura Purgatory Diagram after a moment's thought. He would try to find a clue by examining the disciples undergoing the assessment. (To be continued...)