Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady
Chapter 1000: 974 Forbidden Divine Weapon

Chapter 1000: Chapter 974 Forbidden Divine Weapon

Shi Que slightly nodded, his hand moved again, and something with a very strange shape, something that even Tangyu could not describe, appeared in his hand. It was pitch black, making it impossible to tell what it was.

Tangyu’s gaze also fell upon this item, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Shi Que said, “This is a Forbidden Divine Weapon, which can serve as your life-saving card. Its power in a single strike can kill a cultivator below the Golden Core Realm, or even a slightly weaker Golden Core Realm cultivator if they are caught off guard. However, this Forbidden Divine Weapon can only be used three times; after that, it will be nothing more than a pile of scrap metal. On your path to growth, you will certainly encounter many troubles and dangers, so use this sparingly.”

Tangyu felt a burst of joy in his heart. A Forbidden Divine Weapon with such incredible power that it could kill a Golden Core Realm cultivator. To Tangyu, this was practically a divine weapon, an absolute trump card, a life-saving ace.

After receiving the Forbidden Divine Weapon, Tangyu couldn’t help but play with it in his hand for a while. It truly was a good thing, indeed a very good thing. If word of this got out, it would surely make sects like the Yanshan Sect turn green with envy.

“The Yin Yang Life and Death Art, the Undying Nine Transformations, and this Forbidden Divine Weapon — although I only received three things, each one is enough to drive people mad.”

Tangyu was not a greedy person; these three were already enough. With these aids, Tangyu was more confident that his journey could proceed smoothly and quickly. Depending on too many things could be detrimental. This was already quite good.

Shi Que said, “Alright, you can leave now; I will send you directly out of the Dark Nether Region. Come back here when you have reached the Golden Core Realm.”

Tangyu immediately said, “Wait, Senior Shi Que, I have a few more questions to ask.”

Shi Que nodded and said, “Alright, speak.”

Tangyu said, “I have two friends, are they alright now? I want to take them with me when I leave.”

Shi Que nodded and said, “One is called Zi Cang and the other is Zhuang Qian, right? They are fine, still trapped on the bridge. I will send them out directly later. My existence should not be known to them. You must keep this matter confidential, do not mention it to anyone.”

Tangyu nodded and said, “I naturally understand this. And one more question, I previously had a friend who was swept away by a spatial vortex in the Thousand Star Sea. Does the senior know where he was sent?”

Shi Que said, “Do not worry about this friend; he too has uncommon fortune. He was sent to a mysterious place, where he may encounter great opportunities.”

Hearing this, Tangyu felt immediate joy in his heart. He did not expect that his second brother would have such good fortune, so there was no worry at all. Tangyu also felt happy for Yu Feng.

“Senior Shi Que, how are the two people who came in with me now?” Speaking of Liang Fengnian, Tangyu felt a stomach full of anger.

Although he should thank him, Tangyu naturally would not.

Shi Que glanced at Tangyu and said, “Those two are trapped in a secret chamber, undergoing a small trial. It looks like they will receive a small opportunity and then be directly transported out.”

Immediately, Tangyu gritted his teeth. Liang Fengnian, too, was about to gain some opportunity, which was indeed displeasing to Tangyu.

“What, do you want to kill them?” Shi Que asked.

Tangyu nodded and said, “Of course I want to kill them. Just now, that Liang Fengnian almost got us all killed, treating us as chess pieces to be discarded. How could I not want to kill him after being played like this? I, Tangyu, never like unresolved grudges. If I can settle a grudge, I’ll do it on the spot.”

Shi Que said, “But he is a prince of the Liang Kingdom.”

Tangyu scoffed, “So what? His status and background are no reason for me to be servile. If there’s a chance, I will surely kill him. Although I currently lack the ability to contend with the Liang Kingdom, it doesn’t mean I won’t in the future. If I must swallow my anger because of the sheer power of others, then that’s not me, and I certainly couldn’t do it. If there’s a chance to kill him, I won’t hesitate.”

Shi Que nodded slightly, “Decisive and vengeful, unafraid of difficulties. You have a rather admirable temperament, which aligns with those favored by the Master of the Void. However, such a personality will also invite many troubles and dangers, increasing your adversaries and making your path fraught with peril. It makes me even more worried about your ability to grow.”

Thousands of years of waiting made Shi Que unwilling to continue the long wait. He wanted to nurture a master and then leave the Cultivation World to return to the world he originally came from.

But Tangyu didn’t care in the slightest, “The path of Immortal Cultivation is originally an incredibly difficult path against the heavens. All along, despite experiencing many storms and obstacles, I stand here still. No matter how difficult the road, I’m not afraid. As long as I have the heart to continue on and supreme faith, I fear nothing can defeat me. The struggle on the Path of the Immortals is against the world itself. If I fear now, how will I face the magnificent world in the future?”

Upon hearing Tangyu’s words, Shi Que nodded more approvingly, “That’s right, Immortal Cultivation is about cultivating the heart, and the heart is the most important. Without a fearless heart moving forward, the road hasn’t even started and it’s already the end. However, the path is for you to choose, the path is under your feet, and whether you can walk it depends entirely on you. Here’s the deal: I’ll give you an additional trump card. Outside Shi Que Palace, you’ve seen those trapped people. You may take one with you. Of course, you can negotiate the specific terms with that person, on how to make him your trump card.”

Tangyu was slightly stunned; taking someone with him was indeed a great trump card, even more powerful than the Forbidden Divine Weapon.

Among those trapped, there are quite a few in the Golden Core Realm.

“Tell me who you want to take away, and I’ll transport them here first. Then you can negotiate the terms with them. My presence must remain unknown to them. I’ll avoid detection and once negotiations are complete, just say ‘go’ and I’ll transport you and your two friends out together. When you wish to return, simply enter the Dark Nether Region and you’ll be able to sense the location of the Mist Sea Teleportation Formation and enter directly from there,” Shi Que said.

Tangyu nodded and thought for a moment before saying, “Let’s go with the chess player.”

Tangyu didn’t know much about the others, but felt the chess player might be competent. At least his power, strong enough to easily crush a Wooden Sword, indicated he was a Golden Core Realm expert.

“Alright, but let me be clear, if you fail to persuade him to leave with you, I won’t offer you another choice. You only get one chance, this is an exception I’ve made,” Shi Que said.

Tangyu nodded in acknowledgment.

If he couldn’t seize the opportunity, he could only blame himself, not others.

Shi Que’s figure vanished instantly, and a ripple in space appeared, bringing forth a silhouette out of thin air—it was indeed the chess player.

The chess player emerged, looking thoroughly stunned and bewildered. His previously profound gaze now turned extremely serious and contemplative. Surveying the surroundings, he finally focused on Tangyu: “Where is this? How did I suddenly appear here? Is this within Shi Que Palace? Did you bring me here?”

Tangyu nodded, “Chess Senior, don’t be dishonest, I brought you here, this is indeed Shi Que Palace.”

“You?” The chess elder looked at Tangyu.

Tangyu said, “Chess Senior, I’ll be brief. I attained some minor opportunities here and can now leave Shi Que Palace, with the fortune of being able to take one person with me. Hence, Chess Senior, you should understand my implication?”

Hearing this, the chess elder’s face showed a hint of excitement as he looked at Tangyu, seemingly finding it hard to believe.

He’s been trapped here for over a hundred years, having long given up hope of leaving, resigned to waiting for death here.

Over these hundred years, he ascended from Mystic Law Realm to Golden Core Realm, with incredibly rapid cultivation progress inside. Yet he lacked good cultivation techniques, otherwise, he might have been even stronger.

But what good is strength?

If you can’t leave, no matter how powerful, you’re just waiting to die.

Tangyu continued, “Chess Senior, I can take you out, but not unconditionally. Frankly, I’m not that generous. I can take you out, but I have some conditions. As long as Chess Senior agrees to my terms, I’ll take Chess Senior out with me. Chess Senior should trust my words, otherwise, you wouldn’t be here.”

The chess elder said, “Fine, tell me first. Any cost is worth enduring to leave.”

Tangyu said, “Submit to me.”

The chess elder was instantly furious. His anger was terrifying, like a raging beast, his eyes glaring at Tangyu with a dreadful brilliance: “Hmph, I, a Golden Core Realm elder, would submit to a mere Mystic Law Realm junior? Are you courting death?”

Tangyu shook his head, unsurprised by this response. Asking a Golden Core Realm cultivator to submit was impossible unless they were of little ambition. Anyone with some pride would utterly refuse, even if threatened with death.

Tangyu said, “Chess Senior need not be upset. I’m not asking for perpetual submission, merely that Chess Senior stays by my side for a year. During this year, should I need your assistance, you must act. Naturally, knowing Chess Senior’s prowess, I won’t call on you lightly, only under serious threat. After the year is up, you’re free to leave. Let’s consider it a transaction.”

“Exchanging a year for eternal freedom, with occasional assistance if I require it. To avoid suspicion, Chess Senior will need to disguise as my follower for this year, though you won’t have to call me master, simply address me as young master. This way, it doesn’t tarnish Chess Senior’s reputation. How does Chess Senior feel about this?”

Within a year, Tangyu believed he could mature. Maybe not reach the Golden Core Realm, but he had ambitious plans for the Ninth Layer of the Mystic Law Realm.

Thus, Tangyu proposed the chess elder protect him for a year, after which Tangyu anticipated he wouldn’t need the chess elder.

The chess elder fell into silence, contemplating before saying, “Fine, if it’s under these conditions, I’ll agree. But you’d best hold true to your words now.”

Tangyu rejoiced, “Naturally, Chess Elder can rest assured.”