Book 2: Chapter 15: The palace and the hologram

Book 2: Chapter 15: The palace and the hologram

As the sky darkened and the reddish glow of the setting sun vanished over the horizon, darkness enveloped the hidden realm. The moon didnt exist in this place, and there were no stars to be seen. Apart from the illumination provided by flames created through a persons spiritual powers, there was no other source of light.

Fortunately, Murong Lin had led the group to a suitable resting area well in advance, long before nightfall. Each person had their own spiritual equipment for resting, including tents and sleeping bags, which they quickly set up.

Some individuals began refining the spiritual medicines they had collected during the day, their expressions filled with excitement as they worked to enhance their strength. Others were busy organizing the jade tablets they had acquired, studying the spiritual techniques they had all copied.

The rest focused on refining the spiritual equipment they had obtained.

Of course, a few women with appealing appearances deliberately sat in front of Murong Lin, sending him subtle signals. They were trying to invite him to spend the night with them.

Murong Lin firmly rejected the advances of the women, saying, Its quite late now, and weve all eaten. We should rest.

Spiritual arrays had been set up in their vicinity, and with the Manifestation realm cultivators tasked with a vigilant night watch schedule, the group was ensured a peaceful nights sleep,

After concluding his words, Murong Lin retreated to his tent and went to sleep.

Rather than being angered by his rejection, the women displayed expressions of respect and admiration. They stared at his retreating figure with amazement, remarking, Mr. Nie is a true man!

The people around them returned to their respective resting spots, sleeping with peace of mind.

The night passed quietly, and the following two days were much like the first.

Guided by Murong Lins capable leadership, they reaped remarkable rewards that far surpassed their initial expectations.

This not only deepened their admiration for Murong Lin but also instilled blind trust in his every command. They would willingly follow his lead, even if it meant charging into the path of a formidable Cognizance realm demonic beast, believing without a doubt that Murong Lin would come to their rescue when needed.

On the third day of their journey, they reached a cemetery and began their search for hidden treasures buried beneath the ground.

It didnt take long for the entire group to meticulously explore the site before gathering around Murong Lin.

Suddenly, a voice cried out, Brother Nie! Theres a hidden passage here! It appears to be connected to something beneath the earth!

The crowd swiftly turned their attention to the one who had made the discovery, while Murong Lin hurried over to his side.

Before them, a weathered grave with a broken gravestone unveiled a concealed tunnel beneath.

Murong Lin carefully examined the passage, his surprise concealed beneath a composed demeanour, There are no mechanisms below us; my divine senses indicate that this might lead to a palace!

A palace! The crowd gasped in astonishment, but their expressions quickly shifted to excitement. Palaces were often associated with treasures, and a palace concealed beneath a graveyard was undeniably a strange discovery.

Thats right, you didnt discover this place; its our responsibility.

Lets hear what it has to say first.

Unwilling to give up, the group kept their attention on the hologram as it continued, Have you all noticed the array inscribed into the ground?

I require that the person you trust most sit in the very centre, with everyone else seated around them. I will then test your faith.

If every one of you has absolute, unwavering trust in the individual in the centre, then you will all pass this test and be granted access to my treasures.

If you do not, then the person seated in the very centre will self-implode and perish. Subsequently, the next person will take their place and sit in the centre.

The groups expressions shifted from trepidation to relief as they realized that this array was not a lethal trap but a test of trust.

They began to imagine that the hologram might have experienced betrayal by its friends in the past, prompting it to set up this array to find individuals who had unwavering faith in one another.

Turning to Murong Lin with smiles, they said, Brother Nie, it appears that you are the most suitable candidate to sit in the centre.

Murong Lins expression had returned to one of composure, and he feigned modesty as he responded, Very well, then. I will humbly accept this honour.

With that, Murong Lin took his place in the central position, and the over a hundred members of the group gathered around him.

Murong Lin discreetly played with a piece of spiritual equipment in his hands as he glanced at the group. With a subtle nod, he asked, Shall we begin?

With everyone seated around Murong Lin, the scene before them transformed, testing their trust in Murong Lin.

Some found themselves on an endless sea after surviving a shipwreck, and their first thought was of Murong Lin.

Others faced an enormous demonic beast that they had no hope of defeating, and their minds also turned to Murong Lin for help.

A few witnessed their entire families brutally murdered, and though all evidence pointed to Murong Lin as the culprit, they chose to trust in him, eventually unveiling the true wrongdoer.

Simultaneously, the holographic figure approached Murong Lin with a smile and asked, Junior, this old man has another option for you. Would you like to hear it?

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