Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 328 - 327, Choice

Chapter 328: 327, Choice

Yun Han and Xiao Yao, upon hearing the words, hurriedly released their Divine Senses, and slowly expressions of surprise and delight appeared on their faces.

"It really works, Luo Shu, you are amazing, to have discovered even this," Xiao Yao praised with a smile.

Luo Shu smiled sheepishly, "Let’s move up another level!"

The three of them ascended another step, their expressions now much more relaxed.

As they climbed the steps and cultivated their Divine Sense, they only realized they had reached a plateau when their ascent came to an end, having completed all the steps.

Their gains this time were massive — not only had their relationships with each other grown stronger, but their Divine Senses had also increased manyfold.

The three exchanged smiles, filled with even more confidence for the upcoming trials.

A small wooden box appeared in front of the three of them, signifying they had successfully passed this stage.

Xiao Yao reached out to take the wooden box and opened it, revealing three Talent Stones inside.

Taking out the Talent Stones and distributing them to Luo Shu and Yun Han, Xiao Yao said, "These are Talent Stones. After using a Talent Stone, one can develop a new talent. For instance, if you didn’t have the talent for Artifact Refining, using a Talent Stone could grant you that talent."

"There’s actually such a miraculous treasure." Luo Shu and Yun Han, looking at the Talent Stones in their hands, were filled with amazement.

What Luo Shu most wanted to learn was Artifact Refining, and now with the Talent Stones, she could develop the talent for it.

Once again the scene before the trio shifted, and two large doors appeared, marked ’Gate of Life’ and ’Gate of Death’ respectively above them.

The Gate of Life emanated a vibrant, ceaseless vitality, while the Gate of Death was shrouded in gloominess, instinctively evoking a sense of dread.

"Which door should we choose?" Yun Han and Luo Shu turned their gazes toward Xiao Yao.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yao said, "Most people, upon seeing these two doors, would subconsciously choose the Gate of Life. However, I don’t think it’s that simple. What do you think?"

"So you’re suggesting we pick the Gate of Death?" asked Luo Shu. That had been her thought as well; if the choice was too easy, it wouldn’t be a trial. But she worried about overcomplicating a simple matter.

"That’s my thinking," Xiao Yao nodded.

"Then let’s choose the Gate of Death," they resolved. Within the direst places lie chances for life; the Gate of Death might not be devoid of hope. They were willing to take the risk this time.

Having made their decision, the three stepped toward the Gate of Death.

As soon as they crossed into the Gate of Death, they immediately felt chilling winds and an onslaught of deathly aura rushing toward them.

However, these had little effect on the trio. As they progressed, the chilling wind took on substance, forming into fierce Wind Blades that attacked them.

Xiao Yao immediately released his strength to shield Luo Shu and Yun Han. With his capabilities, fending off these Wind Blades posed no challenge at all.

After walking for nearly half a Shichen, the Wind Blades gradually lessened, and a bridge came into view, with a stone tablet at its head that bore the inscription ’Soul Severing Bridge’.

Without any hesitation, the three exchanged glances and proceeded forward.

Countless white silhouettes rushed toward them, quickly enveloping the trio within.

Soon, they felt the overwhelming emotions these figures radiated — anger, sorrow, pain, despair...

Luo Shu closed her eyes, focused her mind on maintaining calm, not allowing her own emotions to be swayed.

Xiao Yao drew his long blade and made a sweeping cut. Accompanied by a dark arc of blade light, the white silhouettes vanished in an instant, and silence fell around them once again.

Luo Shu and Yun Han witnessed Xiao Yao’s strength yet again, their desire for greater power growing even stronger.

At the end of the Soul Severing Bridge, another door appeared before them; upon seeing the inscription above it, they burst into laughter together. Indeed, only after confronting death could one find life — beyond the Gate of Death lay the Gate of Life.

The trio also smoothly passed through the next two levels. But upon reaching the twentieth level, they found nothing before them.

"Congratulations on passing this test. Here are your rewards for the twentieth level." The sudden voice announced, and three rings appeared before them.

They picked up the rings, and upon inspecting them with their Divine Sense, they were delighted to find that the content within was precisely what they needed at the moment.

Seeing a large bottle of Gathering Golden Pills and countless Spirit Stones inside her ring, including Top-Quality Spirit Stones and about a hundred Top-quality Spirit Stones, Luo Shu’s face broke into a radiant smile. Though these items might not compare in value to the earlier rewards, they were desperately needed. With the Gathering Golden Pills, she could increase her strength; the Spirit Stones she could divide among her family and lover.

"Now it’s time for you to choose. If you want to keep the rings, then the previous rewards must be exchanged for them. If you want the previous rewards, then the rings must be returned," the voice resounded once more.

Luo Shu and her companions were stunned upon hearing this. They knew it wasn’t going to be so simple.

If they chose the rings, then all their previous efforts would have been for naught. If they chose the earlier rewards, then they would have to give back what they urgently needed. It was indeed a difficult choice.

"You have three minutes to decide. After three minutes, you must make your choice," the authoritative voice commanded.

Luo Shu looked at the ring in her hand, hesitated for a moment, then placed the ring back where it had been. She had made her choice.

The items in the ring were indeed what she urgently needed, yet her current urgent needs could be met by exchanging any of the treasures she had previously received.

Yun Han made his decision at the same time, returning the ring as well. His thoughts were similar to Luo Shu’s.

Xiao Yao struggled for a while but ultimately took out the previous treasures. The items in the ring, some of which he had sought for many years, were now within his grasp — how could he possibly relinquish them?

"I hope to see you again in seven years when the Myriad Stars Realm opens," he said.

As the voice fell, the three were enveloped in a blue light, and they felt a lightness beneath their feet.

The crowd waiting in the plaza to see the outcomes of the competition was excited to see someone had reached the twentieth level, their eyes filled with anticipation and greedy light.

"I wonder who the group that made it to the twentieth level is? I’m looking forward to meeting them soon," someone said.

"Indeed, they must have obtained many fine things this time," another agreed.

"I heard the teams participating in this competition aren’t very strong; many are Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage." Many in the audience had come to watch, harboring hopes of striking it rich from the outcome.