A Void Realm Elder's Olive Branch (Part Two)

( ) Exotic Treasure, unlike ordinary Magic Artifact, Treasure Artifact, and Lingbao, do not refer to offensive or defensive Dao Item, but rather to Dao Item with special functions. For example, this so-called Mirror of Truth is Exotic Treasure that can reflect the Origin Power within a target's body, and Zhuge Xiang's Blade of Blockade is also an Exotic Treasure.

Before the Mirror of Truth, these disciples had nothing to worry about. One disciple calmly stepped forward, and Ninety-Nine Eyes on the Mirror of Truth lit up, their hazy light wrapping around him like threads. Then, the Mirror of Truth reflected his image, identical to himself. The Qi Energy within his body was also the Qi Energy from the most primitive demonic Cultivation Technique, the demonic Qi Energy, which behind him transformed into the Phantom Image of a Demonic Ox.

"Lu Jia, he cultivates the Savage Bull Demonic Strength, that's correct," the Deity Transformation stage disciple who had brought Zhuge Xiang and the others here said, nodding as he looked at the image reflected in the mirror and the information in his hand, thus ruling out his suspicion.

One by one, the Inner Sect Disciple stepped forward, and their reflections in the Mirror of Truth perfectly matched the information in the records. In the end, only Zhuge Xiang, Lu Yuling, and Zhang Kuang remained, and all eyes in the Great Hall were on these three.

"I'll go first," Zhang Kuang said, striding forward to the Mirror of Truth. The light from the Ninety-Nine Eyes enveloped him, and in the mirror, the Phantom Image behind Zhang Kuang also appeared.

The Zhang Kuang with Red-Haired Crimson-Eyed exuded the Qi Energy of demonic Cultivation Technique. However, behind him appeared a tall humanoid figure. This figure had a single horn on its head, stood on bull hooves, Green-Faced Fangs, and its blood-red eyes were full of warlike intent, like an ancient Fierce Beast.

Seeing this, the disciples in the Great Hall changed their expressions slightly. Even Purgatory Elder's eyes widened, and he said in surprise, "The Asura Qi entering the body requires the recognition of the Asura Path in the Six Paths and is a sign of transformation into Asura. When did you reach this stage?"

"During my training in the Asura Purgatory Diagram, I experienced over three hundred battles, both large and small. I don't know how, but suddenly this strange change occurred, and I myself seem to have undergone some changes," Zhang Kuang replied, shaking his head.

"The Asura Purgatory Diagram is a Heaven and Earth extracted from the Asura Path, like a miniature Asura Path. In just over twenty days, you have experienced more than three hundred battles. Your warlike nature should have been sensed by the Asura Path, so it has begun to transform into Asura," the Purgatory Elder said with surprise, looking at Zhang Kuang with admiration in his eyes. He had never expected that, besides Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling, there would be a newborn Asura could be recognized by the Asura Path.

The Asura Sect's guiding principle is combat. Even in death, they will delve into the Asura Path, transform into Asura, and continue their path of battle. In the Three Realms and Six Paths, only truly warlike individuals can gain the Asura Path's recognition. Such people are typically ruthless butchers who have killed countless people, generals and warriors on the Battlefield, and so on.

With the help of the Asura Purgatory Diagram, Zhang Kuang actually gained the recognition of the Asura Path and began to transform into the Asura Clan. This was a change in bloodline and the most powerful proof of his warlike nature. Such a disciple was completely in line with the ideals of the Asura Sect.

"You have gained the recognition of the Asura Path, but unfortunately your transformation has only just begun. If you could stay in the Asura Path for another year or two, you would be able to transform into a complete Asura," Purgatory Elder said meaningfully, looking at the Zhang Kuang below.

Transforming into a fully-fledged Asura grants the bloodline of the Asura Clan, inevitably leading to a surge in combat abilities. Directly entering the Asura Path is clearly impossible unless one dies and their soul is absorbed into it by the Asura Path, or one forcibly tears open the Spatial Barrier with great Divine Ability powers. Therefore, if Zhang Kuang wants to continue completing his Asura Body transformation, entering Purgatory Elder's Asura Purgatory Diagram is the most appropriate shortcut. Saying this clearly shows that Purgatory Elder is tempted again, hoping that Zhang Kuang will speak up and request his assistance.

Unfortunately, Zhang Kuang only has a strong interest in combat, and he happens to regard Zhuge Xiang as his imaginary enemy. Zhuge Xiang has already rejected the Purgatory Elder; if he were to ask for help himself, wouldn't he be at a disadvantage compared to Zhuge Xiang?

So Zhang Kuang pretended not to understand Purgatory Elder's meaning, lowered his head and stepped back, returning to Zhuge Xiang and the others.

Looking at Zhang Kuang returning with surprise, Zhuge Xiang didn't expect that he could actually gain the recognition of the Asura Path in the Asura Purgatory Diagram. It seems that he really is a battle maniac.

A flash of displeasure crossed his face. He was Void Realm powerhouse, a dignified elder of the Asura Sect. Countless people begged to become his disciples. He wouldn't even accept someone with the Deity Transformation stage cultivation if he looked down on them. But today, these two Void Splitting Realm guys had piqued his interest in talent and he had offered to take them as disciples, yet they had both refused. However, he was, after all, Void Realm elder, and it would seem petty of him to lose his temper over this.

"Next is me," Lu Yuling said, glancing at Zhuge Xiang beside her as Zhang Kuang stepped back. Lotus Steps to the Mirror of Truth.

What will become of Lu Yuling? Many are eagerly awaiting the answer. Having reached the Meridian Opening Realm Second Layer in just two years and comprehending the Mind's Eye, what will her Origin Power be like?

Light enveloped her, Lu Yuling's figure also appeared in the Mirror of Truth, except that the Phantom Image behind her was a lotus flower.

A giant lotus flower, with nine petals and covered in ice crystals, was quite beautiful. However, this Ice Lotus Flower was intermittent and seemed very unstable. The disciples on the left and right sides of the Great Hall looked at each other in astonishment, clearly not understanding why the power of origin would manifest a lotus image.

"Nine-Leaf Ice Lotus! This is..." However, the seated Purgatory Elder's expression changed slightly. Even when he saw the Zhang Kuang Asura Phantom Image, he did not react so strongly.

After staring intently at Lu Yuling for a moment, Purgatory Elder regained his composure, as if his intense reaction had been an illusion. "Alright, you're fine too. Finally, Zhuge Xiang, it's your turn."

"Zhuge Xiang has been with the Asura Sect for two years. In the base, he chose the Bloodthirsty Technique, but he obtained the Blood Thunder Slash through mysterious means. After arriving at the Sect, he chose the Ghostly Flash Steps and Eagle Eye Technique Martial Skill. However, it is not recorded in the document what Cultivation Technique he chose." When it was Zhuge Xiang's turn, the Deity Transformation Stage disciples took out his information and said with some doubt at the end.

When disciples reach the Qi Cultivation Realm and enter the stage of Refining Essence into Qi, they usually choose a Cultivation Technique that suits them so that they can quickly improve their cultivation level. However, Zhuge Xiang did not choose Cultivation Technique. This is indeed questionable.

Zhuge Xiang walked to the Mirror of Truth, and his Ninety-Nine Eyes lit up again, transforming into wisps of light that wrapped around his body. Then, Zhuge Xiang's figure appeared in the Mirror of Truth.

Standing nine feet tall, his body was covered in bulging, explosive muscles, hard as iron yet possessing a streamlined shape, giving the impression of a lithe cheetah. Explosive power and beauty were combined. His long, blood-red hair danced in the wind, and a pair of dark brown horns grew out, incredibly hard. His sharp fingernails were like blades. He was the very image of a demon.

Moreover, what's most shocking is that this demon isn't Phantom Image standing behind Zhuge Xiang, but a real entity, and its appearance is exactly the same as Zhuge Xiang's...

"What's going on?" Looking at the Mirror of Truth, where Zhuge Xiang had transformed into this demonic form, the Deity Transformation stage disciples on either side of the Great Hall exchanged bewildered glances. Only a few knowledgeable disciples seemed to have guessed what was happening; their expressions changed drastically, and their eyes filled with deep envy as they looked at Zhuge Xiang.

Suddenly standing up, Purgatory Elder stared intently at Zhuge Xiang's demonic image in the Mirror of Truth. Then, with burning eyes, he looked at Zhuge Xiang and said, "Demonic True Body!? You actually possess Demonic True Body!? You were born to be a member of the demonic path!"

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Zhuge Xiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the Mirror of Truth only showed his Demonic True Body and not any overwhelming Buddhist Power.

Now that his Demonic True Body had been exposed, Zhuge Xiang decided to stop hiding it. With a surge of Qi Energy, he transformed into his Demonic True Body form, his blood-red hair flying, standing nine feet tall, exactly as he appeared in the Mirror of Truth. He said to the Purgatory Elder, "That's right, this Demonic True Body of mine was something I was born with."

"Born with Demonic True Body," the elder gazed intently at Zhuge Xiang. If Zhuge Xiang's mastery of Sword Intent Meridian Opening Realm had made the Purgatory Elder appreciate his talent, then now that Zhuge Xiang possessed Demonic True Body, the Purgatory Elder was determined to have him as his disciple.

Sword Intent only proves that Zhuge Xiang is capable of reaching the Deity Transformation stage, but which of the disciples under Purgatory Elder is not at the Deity Transformation stage? However, the Demonic True Body is a matter of bloodline. Let alone the Deity Transformation stage, even for Void Realm powerhouse, the effect of the Demonic True Body is immeasurable.

With burning eyes, Purgatory Elder was determined to have Zhuge Xiang in his Demonic True Body. Only a disciple like this could be considered a true genius. Such a disciple was a matter of first come, first served; if he didn't seize the opportunity now, another elder would surely take him away.

"Zhuge Xiang, would you be willing to become my disciple?" Purgatory Elder Lianyu asked solemnly, looking earnestly at Zhuge Xiang.

Although Zhuge Xiang had already subtly refused before, it was only an implication. Now, Purgatory Elder directly asked the question, openly and honestly presenting the issue, demonstrating his determination and sincerity.

"If I become your disciple, could I reach the Deity Transformation stage within three to five years? Could I reach the Void Returning Stage within thirty to fifty years? Could I overcome the Heaven-Piercing Tribulation and Void?" Zhuge Xiang did not answer directly, but instead posed three questions in succession. (To be continued.)