Chapter 510 - 380: A Stunning Performance
Watching Ye Lingyue reach directly for the No.3 Jade Engraving, the members of the other delegations couldn't help but look down upon her disdainfully.
In the selection from among the populace, Ye Lingyue managed to concoct the Five-Colored Reincarnation Elixir, but this did not mean her spiritual power was the strongest. Her Alchemist Cultivation was at most at the Seventh Rank.
A Seven Rank Alchemist trying to choose a Jade Engraving that only a Nine Rank Alchemist could withstand was undeniably a death wish.
"Ling Yue!" Unable to hold back, Xiahou Qi swiftly moved forward, reaching out and grabbing Ye Lingyue's hand, afraid that she would act impulsively in a fit of pique.
Princess Qing Bi's delicate face stiffened as she glared daggers at Ye Lingyue.
"That lowly vixen, if she dares enter passageway No.3, let Uncle Master Wen kill her! No, she can't possibly enter passageway No.3, why is Brother Qi still holding onto her? Just let her get blasted into shattered bones by the Jade Engraving."
"If you truly desire the No.3 Jade Engraving, I'll draw it for you," Xiahou Qi said gravely, his hand reaching out to grab the No.3 Jade Engraving.
"Sixth Prince, this is against the rules. Only one person from a delegation can draw, and people from other delegations can't rashly draw Jade Engravings on behalf of someone not from their own group, otherwise both delegations will be disqualified from entering Xingxiu Cave," Alchemist Wei interrupted.
Xiahou Qi was Daxia's future Crown Prince, and now Emperor Beiqing was intent on arranging a marriage between him and the Fifth Princess. Privately, Alchemist Wei did not wish for Xiahou Qi to come to any harm.
"Ye Lingyue, you evil spirit, do you want the Sixth Prince to become a criminal in Daxia because of you?" sneered Hong Yulang.
"Junior brother, don't forget that I am your senior sister. I can handle this sort of affair on my own," Ye Lingyue pushed Xiahou Qi away, leaving him standing there, his gaze filled with aching distress.
Ye Lingyue reached out once again, her target remaining the No.3 Jade Engraving.
The elder Wang from outside Xingxiu Cave sneered internally.
Another fool who doesn't know any better, a Seven Rank Alchemist daring to meddle with No.3 Jade Engraving.
On the No.3 Jade Engraving, a strange deadly glow flickered.
Just as Ye Lingyue's fingertips were mere inches from the No.3 Jade Engraving.
Her lips twitched, and amidst the thunderous flashes, Ye Lingyue's delicate fingers suddenly curved and, instead of grabbing the No.3 Jade Engraving, she abruptly went for the No.4 Jade Engraving.
It was actually No.4?
Everyone was astounded. It was clear to all that there was a dispute between Ye Lingyue and both the Daxia Delegation and the Heavenly Armor Sect, and yet her final choice was still passageway No.4?
"Oh dear, why did Ling Yue choose passageway No.4? Isn't that running into trouble with those troublesome folks?" Lan Cai'er was also taken aback.
"Eldest Miss Lan, clearly both Ling Yue and I believe that No.4 is the optimal choice," Feng Xun remarked casually with a slight smile, his hands spread open.
In his hands, which were as pristine as sculpted jade, was also the number "four."
His choice was the same as Ye Lingyue's?
No.4?
Standing not far away, Xue Pianran watched as Ye Lingyue grabbed the No.4 Jade Engraving, her mouth curling into a mockingly sarcastic smile.
This woman was not stupid. If it were up to her, she would also choose passageway No.4.
However, her cultivation might still be insufficient to cope with the No.4 Jade Engraving.
No.4 Jade Engraving, only Peak Masters among the Eighth Rank Alchemists could handle it, like Elder Zhuge from the Heavenly Armor Sect and Chou Alchemist from the Daxia Delegation. They were both over sixty years old and had stepped into the Eighth Rank many years ago, whereas Ye Lingyue was merely at the Seventh Rank...
"No, that's not right!"
Xue Pianran's brows trembled slightly.
At the moment she grasped the No.4 Jade Engraving, Ye Lingyue's spiritual power grew stronger.
Seven Rank?
Eight Rank!
She was actually an Eight Rank Alchemist too!
Outside Xingxiu Cave, the Wang Surnamed elder was also surprised, his eyelids clearly twitching; apparently, he had not anticipated that Ye Lingyue was merely bluffing.
Oh no, he forgot to attack!
The elder smiled ruefully to himself, thinking that he had lived for thousands of years, only to capsize in the gutter and fall for a young girl's ploy.
With her spiritual power focused, Ye Lingyue crushed the Divine Power Restriction on the No.4 Jade Engraving directly.
The character "Four" flew into Ye Lingyue's palm.
"Thank you for your kindness, elder. I have been merciful," Ye Lingyue smiled sweetly, bowing towards the elder outside Xingxiu Cave.
The Wang Surnamed elder's eyelids twitched again, and he grunted, his face rarely showing a hint of irritation.
"That little vixen actually became an Eight Rank?" The reactions from the Daxia Delegation varied.
Hong Yuying and her brother wore disconcerted expressions.
Ye Lingyue's strength had grown too quickly.
It was remembered that when she had just arrived at Xia Capital, she was merely a Five Rank Alchemist.
Unexpectedly, in just over a year, she had become an Eight Rank Alchemist.
"No, she should still be Seven Rank, but she must have mastered some special cultivation technique or Elixir Pill, so she temporarily increased her cultivation to Eight Rank, which is not a threat," Hong Mingyue watched coolly.
Coming from Sansheng Valley, Ming Yue's eye power far surpassed that of Hong Yuying, and she also noticed that Ye Lingyue had raised her spiritual power to Eight Rank in the instant of drawing lots, before falling back to Seven Rank again.
Could it be that Ye Lingyue also knew about the "treasure" hidden in Cave No.4?
Hong Mingyue recalled the "matter" Zhuge Yi had privately informed her of earlier, but soon after, Hong Mingyue let it go.
So what if Ye Lingyue knew about it? Ye Lingyue, this woman, had many cunning schemes, but her strength was only in the Elixir Realm. Ming Yue was convinced that Ye Lingyue had used Elixirs or a cultivation technique, and such taboo items presumably could not be used repeatedly in a short amount of time.
Ye Lingyue's group had only five people, while Ming Yue, along with Brother Luo, the grandfather, and Yuying and Yulang, had more than ten. It was good that Ye Lingyue drew Cave No.4—it would provide her and Brother Luo with the perfect opportunity to eliminate Ye Lingyue.
As long as Prince Feng's life is spared, ensuring his safety, while also owing Heavenly Maiden a favor, Ming Yue would not let anyone from Ye Lingyue's group exit Xingxiu Cave alive.
Hong Mingyue sneered internally, plotting.
Among the thirty-one or two delegations that had already drawn, due to the "feint," only Ye Lingyue alone escaped the attack from the elder Wang Surnamed, making Ye Lingyue the most relaxed. When she returned to her team, the others all had faces of joy.
"It's amazing, Ling Yue, look at Brother-in-law Feng, he's like the worm in your stomach, guessing exactly right; we were all bluffed by you just now," Lan Cai'er had been fooled by Ye Lingyue's "fake draw" action.
It turned out that Ye Lingyue had already seen through that the restrictions of the Jade Engravings themselves were not strong, but the power lay in the closed-eyed elder's attack.
Those who drew lots needed to break the prohibition with their own strength while also defending against the elder's Divine Power Attack, which amounted to a double test.
Ye Lingyue's bluff earlier had taken the elder by surprise, causing him to forget to attack; she also used that moment to successfully draw the No.4 Jade Engraving.