A Desperate Gamble

"To make the Cosmic Taiji Diagram submit to you, you must be fearless at heart, unwavering in your Dao heart, and refine the twelve restrictions within it. Only then can you achieve preliminary recognition as its master."

"Kid, it's not too late to give up now. If you give up halfway through, the consequences will be severe."

The man's voice came from one side.

After hearing this, Ye Qi frowned deeply and slowly opened his eyes. Seeing that it was a stranger, his gaze flickered.

"What happens if I fail halfway through?"

Seeing no hostility from the other party, Ye Qi asked curiously instead.

"At best, your cultivation will fall. At worst, your soul will scatter and vanish, leaving behind nothing but an empty shell devoid of spirit," the man answered.

Those words made the Immortal Medicine Spirit in Ye Qi's arms shudder all over. Poking out its head, it said quietly, "Little Ye, don't take the risk. I'm still waiting for you to take me out."

There was no retreat in Ye Qi's eyes. He rose and cupped his hands. "Thank you for the warning, Senior. This junior is Ye Qi. May I ask Senior's name?"

"I am Immortal Lord Xuanqing," the man said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qi drew a deep breath and asked, "Since Senior has appeared here, could it be that you are interested in this treasure? Why not let Senior try first?"

There was a probing note in his voice.

The other party's cultivation was surely far beyond his own. Having appeared here, he was likely after this supreme treasure as well.

Ye Qi had to test his attitude. If Immortal Lord Xuanqing wanted it, he could only yield.

"Are you sure you don't want it?" Immortal Lord Xuanqing looked at Ye Qi with