At these words, everyone looked toward the Hua Celestial Sect with apprehension.
Sure enough, it was just as they’d thought.
The Hua Celestial Sect intended to kill.
Although Bai Luoxue and Xiao Fan hadn’t said a word, there was no guarantee they wouldn’t also kill for treasure, just like the Hua Celestial Sect.
If you could just steal, who would bother to search for treasure honestly?
"This is bad!"
"We have to watch out for Demon Beasts and for the people around us trying to kill for treasure. This is basically Hell Mode."
"If others can kill us, we can kill them too."
"Heh, if you’ve got the guts, why don’t you try killing someone from the Hua Celestial Sect?"
The crowd began to murmur, each person harboring their own schemes.
Li Nan waved his hand. "Everyone, please be quiet. I have one more thing to warn you about. None of you are to enter the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace."
"The Holy Spirit Celestial Palace? What’s that?"
Su Mo asked curiously.
Mu Qing said in surprise, "What? Elder Su, you don’t even know about the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace?"
"Is that so strange?"
Su Mo asked.
Mu Qing explained seriously, "The Holy Spirit Celestial Palace is the most mysterious place in the Holy Spirit Secret Realm. I’ve heard it’s a ruin left over from the Ancient Era. There are remnants of Ancient Arrays inside, and only experts at the level of a Martial Monarch are even barely qualified to enter."
"I see!"
Su Mo understood.
’Although all the participants in the Holy Spirit Competition are geniuses, most of them are only at the Martial Master Realm. Only a handful can barely fight a Grand Martial Artist. They really aren’t qualified to go near the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace.’
"Elder Su, I advise you not to even think about the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace. Even though there might be treasures inside, it’s extremely dangerous. It wouldn’t be worth it if you lost your life in there," Mu Qing kindly advised.
However, he regretted it as soon as he finished speaking.
’Dangerous?’
’For someone like Su Mo, with his monstrous strength, the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace wasn’t dangerous at all. On the contrary, it would be the perfect place to hunt for treasure.’
"Thank you for your concern. Don’t worry, I won’t go to the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace if I don’t have to."
Su Mo said gratefully.
’The Holy Spirit Celestial Palace might be full of treasures, but he didn’t care for them.’
’All he needed was to find the Holy Spirit Spring Water.’
But Mu Qing’s next words put Su Mo in a bind.
Mu Qing smiled. "Elder Su, you don’t need to thank me. I was just running my mouth. In truth, no one can say for sure if there are any treasures in the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace—aside from the Holy Spirit Spring Water, that is."
"What? Are you saying the Holy Spirit Spring Water is inside the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace?"
Su Mo asked in astonishment.
Mu Qing said, "That’s right, Elder Su. You... you don’t... you don’t want the Holy Spirit Spring Water, do you?"
"That’s right. I’m determined to get the Holy Spirit Spring Water."
Su Mo raised his voice and asked, "Excuse me, Elder Li, if I insist on going to the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace, would that be against the rules?"
"What? This kid actually wants to go to the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace?"
"No way. Doesn’t he know how dangerous it is inside the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace?"
"Kid, you must have a death wish."
Everyone stared at Su Mo in stunned disbelief.
The Holy Spirit Celestial Palace was extremely dangerous, a place everyone else avoided like the plague. Yet Su Mo actually wanted to go, completely ignoring Elder Linan’s warning.
Li Nan asked in surprise, "You want to go to the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace?"
Su Mo said frankly, "To be honest, the entire purpose of my trip is the Holy Spirit Spring Water, so I must go to the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace. Of course, if you’re willing to give me a portion of the Holy Spirit Spring Water, then I won’t go."
"Damn, is this kid out of his mind?"
"The Holy Spirit Spring Water is the Holy Spirit Manor’s ultimate treasure, something that can’t be bought for any price! And he’s actually asking Elder Li for it? How could Elder Li possibly bear to part with it for him?"
"A mere Samurai, trashy as they come, fantasizing about the Holy Spirit Spring Water. He must be daydreaming."
The crowd’s faces were filled with disdain.
In their eyes, Su Mo was a toad dreaming of eating swan meat.
Li Nan refused, "I’m very sorry, but I cannot give you the Holy Spirit Spring Water. I apologize for the disappointment."
’It wasn’t that he was unwilling, but the Holy Spirit Spring Water’s production was minuscule. They only managed to collect a few drops every several years.’
’There wasn’t even enough to distribute among their own people.’
’Whenever they obtained the Holy Spirit Spring Water, they used it immediately. They didn’t have a single drop in reserve.’
’Moreover, every time they entered the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace, even with their Manor Master leading the way, the losses were immense—almost more than they could bear.’
Li Nan said seriously, "While I cannot give you the Holy Spirit Spring Water, I must still advise you not to enter the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace. Otherwise, your life will be forfeit."
"That’s right. I also advise you not to enter. The dangers within are more than you can handle. I speak from firsthand experience," Fairy Jinghong said, stepping forward.
Fairy Jinghong couldn’t help but tremble as she recalled the terrifying scene from the last Holy Spirit Assembly, when she had accidentally wandered into the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace.
’And that time, she had only entered the outer perimeter.’
’The depths were even more terrifying!’
Su Mo refused. "No. I have to go in."
Hearing this, the crowd was left speechless.
’He actually said no?’
’Was he in such a hurry to die?’
Li Nan frowned. "Kid, I gave you some well-intentioned advice, and you’re just going to ignore it, is that it?"
"I appreciate the sentiment, but the rest is none of your concern. Just tell me whether or not it’s against the rules."
Su Mo said coolly.
At these words, Li Nan flew into a rage.
’This kid is too arrogant.’
’Not only did he ignore my kind advice, he even talked back to my face.’
Li Nan roared, "Fine! Since you’re so determined to die, I’ll grant you your wish! For you and you alone, entering the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace will not be considered a violation. You’re on your own!"
"Thank you!"
Su Mo said gratefully.
With a flick of his sleeve, Li Nan said coldly, "Hmph. Just don’t blame me when you die. There’s no need to thank me."
"Sigh..."
Fairy Jinghong let out a helpless sigh.
’Su Mo had been able to pressure her yesterday, which proved his strength was extraordinary. In the future, he could have become a great figure whose name would shake the entire Northern Profound Domain.’
’But alas, he was determined to get himself killed.’
’There was nothing she could do.’
Ren Fan shouted coldly, "Kid, you’re not allowed to enter the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace until I’ve killed you! I swore an oath that I would kill you with my own two hands."
"Get lost. I’m not in the mood to deal with you."
Su Mo cursed.
’This Ren Fan was like a fly, always buzzing around and taunting him. He’d long since wanted to kill the guy.’
’Unfortunately, it would have been a violation of the rules.’
Mu Qing glanced at Ren Fan, then turned to Man Mountain and Wu Hao. "You two get the feeling some fucking idiot is about to have a very bad day?"
"Heh, you can say that again."
Wu Hao and Man Mountain shared a cold smile.
Li Nan casually threw out several hundred Teleportation Talismans and said, "Take these Communication Talismans. If you run into danger and want to leave the Holy Spirit Secret Realm, crush one. I will then find a way to rescue you. Alright, the teleportation will now begin."
FLASH!
A brilliant light flared up in the square, enveloping everyone within.
A moment later, they appeared in the Holy Spirit Secret Realm.
Su Mo looked around at the empty surroundings and frowned. "Hm? So it’s a random teleportation. This is going to be a bit troublesome."
’He had originally planned on finding someone familiar with the Holy Spirit Secret Realm to ask for directions.’
’But as it turned out, not a single person had been teleported to the same location as him.’
’What bad luck!’
Just as Su Mo was feeling frustrated, a dozen or so Demon Beasts walked straight toward him.
Instantly, Su Mo’s eyes lit up.