Chapter 221: First Entry Into The Yellow Springs Underworld
Wu Xian was clearly shocked by this series of benefits.
After all, the 【Hero Tower】 itself can continuously optimize and improve one’s Domain Scroll Painting, and now there are even extra welfare and benefits to be gained.
This even made him harbor a suspicion of “something’s fishy.”
But after exchanging glances with Xue Zhengying and Xue Lingling, he gradually dispelled this suspicion.
After all, the existence of the Spirit Tamer Alliance is based on the vast number of Scroll Painters.
And this series of welfare is the highest treatment given by the Alliance to top-tier Scroll Painting Masters.
“Right, my Master’s 【Taoshi Mountain】 and my 【Underworld】 are of the same origin, and now they are linked as one,” Wu Xian suddenly thought of something, “I wonder if they can be included in the Hero Tower together?”
“Of course,” Jiang Chenglei said noncommittally, “The connections between Domain Scroll Paintings can greatly reduce the pressure on the Hero Tower.”
Upon hearing this, Xue Lingling, who had been eager to try on the side, also breathed a sigh of relief and gave Wu Xian a “loyal enough” look.
However, in Wu Xian’s eyes, Master Sister’s brilliant gaze now carried some other feeling.
With that, the matter of incorporating the Underworld into the Hero Tower was settled.
During the small talk, Wu Xian casually inquired: “Speaking of which, does the Alliance have materials for ancient Otherworld Outposts?”
“Of course,” Jiang Chenglei replied without thinking, “If Master Xiao Wu needs them, I’ll arrange for people to collect them for you right away. In this regard, our Alliance is very efficient.”
Wu Xian immediately expressed thanks and curiously asked: “By the way, what exactly is in my Domain Scroll Painting that has all you seniors so fascinated?”
Jiang Chenglei and the others exchanged glances and said solemnly: “A profound feeling, we don’t quite know how to describe it specifically, but this feeling brings us great improvement.”
“What improvement?” Wu Xian asked curiously.
“Life Marks, especially those of Undead-type Scroll Paintings, see significant improvement,” Jiang Chenglei said seriously.
“Life Marks?!” Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
Wu Xian’s heart raced wildly. Good grief, isn’t that something only Ancient Scroll Paintings have?
Does that mean Spirit Tamers and Scroll Paintings can also produce Life Marks?
“Is it the power you’re all striving for now?” Xue Zhengying’s eyes flickered with interest.
“That’s right,” Jiang Chenglei nodded, “You left the competition unexpectedly back then and hadn’t reached the stage of contacting 【Life Marks】. In our Alliance’s inheritance system, Tier 10 Spiritual Power is not the end for Spirit Tamers.
There are many ways to improve one’s realm and strength afterward, and condensing 【Life Marks】 is one of them.
Once the soul resonance and proficiency of the Scroll Painting reach a certain level, it enters the stage of condensing Life Marks, further sublimating the power of one’s own Scroll Painting. Training in the Hero Tower can also bring certain benefits to condensing Life Marks.”
“I see,” Xue Zhengying suddenly understood, “No wonder after more than ten years without seeing you all, there’s such a big gap. So that’s how it is.”
“Little brother here has a natural advantage in this regard. Once he starts condensing Life Marks in the future, he’ll probably catch up to us soon,” Jiang Chenglei laughed.
Wu Xian curiously said: “From what I know, Life Marks seem to be something only Ancient Scroll Paintings have, right?”
Jiang Chenglei nodded: “The Alliance’s current Life Mark improvement system was explored by Alliance seniors from the Life Marks of Ancient Scroll Paintings, but it ultimately can’t compare to those of Ancient Scroll Paintings.
This is also the fundamental gap between Spirit Tamers and Scroll Painters.”
Xue Lingling couldn’t help but ask curiously: “Then can we ordinary Scroll Painters condense this kind of Life Mark?”
“As long as you’re willing to invest time and energy into a particular Scroll Painting, naturally you can,” Jiang Chenglei laughed, “Moreover, compared to us Spirit Tamers, you can skip the trouble of soul resonance, making Life Mark condensation relatively easier.
In fact, many Scroll Painters are already doing this, but your time and energy as Scroll Painters are limited, so in this aspect, you actually fall short of us Spirit Tamers.
Of course, for you Scroll Painters, this is just icing on the cake. Even without condensing Life Marks, you’re still powerful.”
Not long after, they saw off the five Alliance big shots.
The members of the Underworld Club were unable to calm down for a long time, especially the Spirit Tamer members, who yearned for it even more.
Xue Lingling didn’t feel much, just wanted to give it a try and experience it.
But Wu Xian was different.
So the 【Hero Tower】 climbing trial can also help condense Life Marks?
“Good Disciple, why do I feel like you’re acting strange today?” Xue Lingling asked with concern, “Do you have something on your mind?”
“…” Wu Xian stiffened inwardly.
Why am I acting off? Don’t you have any idea in your heart?
Fine, Master Sister, who is “just opening up to romance,” probably really has no clue about this.
“How about letting Third Uncle take you to broaden your horizons,” Xue Lingling said with a hint of complexity. For some reason, when she said this today, her heart felt inexplicably nervous.
“No no no, really no need.” Wu Xian hurriedly waved his hands.
Upon hearing this, Xue Lingling inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.
Wu Xian hurriedly changed the topic: “Speaking of which, the Underworld and Taoshi Mountain have accumulated quite a bit of Otherworldly Energy. Shall we open a formal instance to check the situation?”
“What a coincidence, this Master has the same intention.” Xue Lingling smiled playfully.
Little did she know, this casual playfulness stunned Xue Zhengying and Xue Qingyang beside her.
The uncle and nephew exchanged glances and solemnly raised their hands: “We’ll go too.”
“Just go if you want to,” Xue Lingling said with a strange look, “Why are Second Brother and Qingyang acting strange today too.”
Upon hearing this, Wu Xian felt inwardly helpless on the side.
Xue Zhengying and Xue Qingyang were also speechless inwardly.
The strangest one is clearly you, okay~!
Moments later, in the instance hall, Wu Xian sensed and mobilized the Otherworldly Energy within the 【Underworld】 Domain Scroll Painting, formally opening the Underworld Scroll Painting instance.
Hum~!
The Scroll Painting slowly unfurled, its emitted aura and fluctuations clearly incomparable to the previous experience instance.
After exchanging glances, the four entered the instance one after another.
Space twisted, and they appeared outside the familiar Ghost Gate.
The instance that had condensed Otherworldly Energy was indeed different from before. The originally oppressive Ghost Gate now appeared in a state of dilapidation, and the entire instance’s aura carried a sense of desolation and chaos.
Wu Xian frowned. Was this the rhythm for battling Underworld lone ghosts and wild spirits, or even “darkened” big shots?
At this moment, Xue Qingyang sneaked over furtively. “Vice President, tell me the truth—did you do something to my little aunt?”
Good grief, in all his life, he’d never seen his little aunt acting in such a strange state.
“…” Wu Xian’s mouth twitched, and he said irritably: “We’re doing an instance, be serious!”
Grown-up matters—kids shouldn’t pry.
Xue Qingyang was inevitably a bit dazed. Why was he suddenly adopting an elder’s tone?
At the same time, a familiar yet unfamiliar majestic voice echoed in their ears: “Underworld, no living souls beyond this point…”
“Careful, this voice doesn’t sound right!” Xue Zhengying warned seriously.
Creak—!
The thick gates of the Ghost Gate opened automatically.
The instant they stepped in, it was still the familiar sense of separation by Yin and Yang, with their “shells” in the Mortal Realm visible behind them.
Ahead on the Yellow Springs Road, cold winds and torrential rain, malevolent energy surging to the heavens, the wails of countless evil ghosts sending chills down their spines.
The lone ghosts and wild spirits lost on the Yellow Springs Road went berserk, lunging at the four of them. Moreover, empowered by Otherworldly Energy, these lone ghosts and wild spirits had astonishing combat power.
