My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 574 - 385: Adding More Burdens _2

Chapter 574: Chapter 385: Adding More Burdens _2

Kawashima Yosuke didn’t think he had anything to do with such a low-ranking woman, so he frowned and was about to scold her to leave when the woman had already lightly approached him and transmitted a message, "I am Shinobu under the National Master, nice to meet you, sir."

Kawashima Yosuke was startled as Shinobu had already revealed the secret code agreed upon by the National Master, thereby proving her identity.

"The National Master... any orders?"

"The National Master ordered me to secretly assist you in completing this great task." Shinobu said, "Is the gentleman confident in Benjamin? If not, I can take over from here."

Although ninja women were of low status on Sang Island and Kawashima Yosuke didn’t have a high opinion of them, the fact that she was someone from the National Master made her an exception.

"Benjamin will not disappoint the king and the National Master." Kawashima Yosuke explained more on behalf of the National Master, "We will neither underestimate Wood Dynasty’s Heaven’s Chosen nor overestimate the Wood Dynasty people’s bottom line. We have spent a lot of money to buy over the eunuch beside the Wood Dynasty Emperor. In advance, we have learned the examination questions of the Palace Examination and made sufficient preparations."

"Based on the intelligence we have collected, together with Lord Benjamin, we have devised a strategy to choose the Talisman Path. Lord Benjamin is a rare expert in the Talisman Path from the Sky Gutter Sect. Before leaving, the sacred artifact we brought from our country is the Eight Hills Mirror, which is suitable for breaking the talisman."

"So whether we face the Wood Dynasty’s Pride or the Wood Dynasty people secretly adjusting the Hundredfold Path, we are basically in an invincible position. Moreover, our main goal here is not to attract the attention of the Wood Dynasty officials and ministers and buy enough time for Allen."

Shinobu nodded, "The National Master has chosen the right person, sir, you have done well."

...

Benjamin had already rushed to the end of the passage, and at this moment, he seemed to be facing a meteor shower with numerous fast-moving lights. He spread both arms, and strands of spiritual energy extended from his body, entwining those lights like tendrils. At the same time, his mind began calculating at full strength; for a time, almost all of his blood rushed to his head, causing the blood vessels on his scalp to swell, giving the impression that his head might burst and spill blood everywhere.

But he succeeded. Those lights shattered one by one like fireworks around him. It was a pity, though, that he was a man, so the spectacle was somewhat out of place and not very aesthetic.

Nevertheless, Benjamin had passed the test. A light gate lit up at the end of the passage. He walked into it, and the gate closed behind him.

Before he entered the light gate, he left a message for Owen Bertram, "If you can keep up, then try to catch up with my footsteps."

Owen Bertram moved his hands so fast that it was hard to see a trace of his movements. While he seemed one step slower, he was much more composed than Benjamin. Those lights shattered one by one with the phantom images of his hands. After the last one was eliminated, Owen Bertram entered the second light gate as well.

Upon passing through this door, Owen Bertram froze for a moment, as he beheld a vibrant wilderness before him. Wild grass grew wildly, mountain flowers bloomed, and enormous trees stretched their branches toward the heavens without restraint.

Everything in this world was composed of talismans – the grass, the flowers, and even the ancient trees. Even the disorderly rocks and peaks that surrounded them were part of it.

Benjamin, who had entered a step earlier, was now being suppressed under a gigantic mountain peak. He struggled against it while trying to decipher the talisman. However, this stage proved more difficult than the previous challenges. Benjamin’s full resistance only slightly delayed the descent of the Mountain Spirit Talisman. When Owen Bertram glanced over, there was a loud rumble, and Benjamin was firmly crushed under the mountain peak!

Benjamin’s face turned red, but even though he was suppressed, there was still room left for him to manipulate his spiritual energy and continue deciphering the talisman.

Although it was rather embarrassing to be seen by his opponent in such a state, he angrily shouted at Owen Bertram, "What are you looking at? You’ll be the same!"

Owen Bertram looked up and indeed saw a gigantic mountain peak, formed from talismans in the void, rapidly descending towards him. Owen spread his hands towards the mountain peak. Drawing upon his insights from the Annotations on the Pre-Heaven Wood Totem Collection, he had gained an exceptional understanding of all talismans. The limitations that previously prevented him from using more sophisticated talisman techniques due to his insufficient realm had been significantly reduced since entering the Dawn Realm.

The Mountain Spirit Talisman for this stage was extremely complex, and its deciphering process was incredibly complicated, not something that could be easily completed. However, Owen Bertram did not want to end up suppressed under the mountain like Benjamin.

"I don’t want to be a monkey," Owen Bertram muttered as he released Gourd Elder.

The gourd instantly became enormous, holding off the Mountain Spirit Talisman! Although the talisman continued to descend, pushing the Gourd Elder to shrink bit by bit, its speed was greatly reduced, granting Owen Bertram enough time.

As soon as the second Mountain Spirit Talisman appeared, Benjamin was eager to mock Bertram once he, too, would be suppressed. But Owen Bertram revealed a huge gourd that was almost the same size as the talisman!

Benjamin’s breath was stifled in his chest, causing him to make mistakes in his attempts to break the talisman. With no place to vent his frustration, he had only one thought in mind: So what if your magic treasures are numerous?