Chapter 54: Demonic Contamination

Chapter 54: Demonic Contamination

< Chapter 54: Demonic Contamination >

Ning Zhuo, the young puppet master, ultimately did not encounter Mechanical Ape Yuan Dasheng. When he arrived at Room No. 7, he found parts of the Mechanical Ape lying on the ground, being transported away by a ring of light.

This was a cleaning method used by the Lava Immortal Palace. The ring of light could transport not only rewards but also clear away debris. Ning Zhuo had noticed this phenomenon before and was not surprised.

He inspected the surveillance mechanism parts and discovered that the Mechanical Ape had been defeated due to insufficient spiritual power. "Its physique is too massive; just maintaining it requires a lot of spiritual power."

"It chose spirit stone rewards all along the way, but it still could not support itself against the consumption."

"Of course, this is also related to the many traps I installed in rooms one through nine."

Ning Zhuo felt a heavy weight on his heart. Yuan Dasheng’s strength was too formidable, causing a significant impact on his plans. The negative effects of this impact could very likely lead Ning Zhuo to a deadly predicament!

"This was only Yuan Dasheng's first attempt at the challenge, and he made it all the way to Room No. 7."

"Next time, it will be more familiar with this place."

"Although it still has a weakness in spiritual power consumption, once it survives seven days, it can claim the rewards from the leaderboard. By then, its spiritual power will be at its peak, possibly allowing it to break through all at once, advancing ahead of me."

This added considerable pressure on Ning Zhuo. Burdened with heavy thoughts, he passed Room No. 9 and returned to the central lobby.

The sound of machinery echoed as the stone wall lowered, revealing three portals: Buddha, Dao, and Demon.

Before this, Ning Zhuo had already entered the Taoist gate and discovered that the challenges were extremely difficult. Although there was hope of passing, the time and energy it would consume were immeasurable.

After deep contemplation, Ning Zhuo decided to first master the newly acquired techniques. According to his understanding of the Lava Immortal Palace and the seniors of the three sects, these two techniques would definitely be useful!

As the saying goes, sharpening your axe will not delay the work of cutting wood.

This time, Ning Zhuo approached the demonic gate.

He stretched out both hands, pressing his palms against the door, silently activating the Demonic Blood Tendon Technique.

Once the demonic technique was in motion, he quickly began to draw strands of blood energy from the door.

The crimson blood energy flowed through his arms, spreading throughout Ning Zhuo's entire body and gradually condensing into a blood essence within his puppet body.

This was the crystallization of blood strength!

Having obtained the blood essence, Ning Zhuo could no longer draw blood energy and found that the demonic gate could now be pushed open.

He officially entered the demonic gate and found the room filled with numerous traps and many martial puppets wandering about.

"This monkey somehow obtained the Demonic Blood Tendon Technique in advance."

"Its Qi Refining cultivation should be the same as mine, both at the peak of the third layer. But in terms of refining essence, it ranks first on the leaderboard, having pushed me down. This indicates it must have surpassed the third layer."

"What is its true level of cultivation?"

The mechanical ape had made it to room seven on its first attempt, a feat too terrifying to comprehend! What's more frightening is that at this stage, it could only use its spiritual power.

If it were to come into contact with the demonic sects and harness the power of blood energy, its true strength would be fully realized.

Ning Zhuo had already felt the marvelous effects of the Demonic Blood Tendon Technique. This demonic art greatly enhanced his abilities.

With such an aid, the Mechanical Ape would undoubtedly soar to new heights, like a tiger sprouting wings!

"At that time, it will definitely surpass me and become the first."

"I must never let it come into contact with the demonic sects!"

Ning Zhuo pulled open a drawer and took out a jade slip, beginning his search for information.

"I've found it!"

He quickly made a discovery.

"It really is a Fire Fusion Demon Ape, only it's a cultivator's Spirit Pet."

"Cultivator Yuan Yi, founder of the Monkey Head Gang..."

"The Fire Fusion Demon Ape, Yuan Dasheng, is indeed the guardian spirit beast of the gang!"

"I knew I had seen the name Yuan Dasheng somewhere before. It turns out it's not a person's name, but the name of a spirit beast."

Having previously crafted the Mechanical Fireburst Monkey, Ning Zhuo had taken an interest in the Monkey Head Gang, which was why the name Yuan Dasheng had made an impression on him.

"The only consolation now is that I know its name, and it doesn't know mine."

"The enemy is exposed while I remain hidden. The moment it climbed the rankings, it revealed a huge flaw."

"I must eliminate it, and soon!"

A fierce killing intent flashed in Ning Zhuo's eyes.