Chapter 326

Chapter 326: We Meet Again, Desu!

The woman in the red dress took graceful steps toward Xu Ming and Shi Xin.

In her hand, she held a longsword. This sword was entirely crimson, its blade straight and inscribed with Dao patterns.

The material of this sword looked like stone at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it resembled black iron.

This sword was slightly wider than an ordinary flying sword yet maintained perfect harmony in design.

To be honest, this sword gave off a sense of righteousness but also carried an unusual beauty.

It was clear that this sword had initially been crafted for a man; if made for a woman, it would have been more delicate.

Of course, if a woman favored heavy swords, then my previous statement doesn’t apply.

“We meet again, desu~ This is our second encounter.”

The woman in red stopped a short distance away, smiling as she looked at Xu Ming and Shi Xin.

Xu Ming nodded in agreement: “Yes, it’s our second meeting. Last time, you said you wouldn’t let me off when we met again. Are you still not planning to spare me?”

Xu Ming’s words carried a hint of provocation.

Most people who encountered the woman in red usually begged for mercy.

But Xu Ming, upon seeing her, showed not a trace of fear, instead carrying an air of disdain.

This was the first time the woman in red had witnessed such audacity.

However, the woman in red didn’t feel angry at all; rather, she found this man increasingly intriguing.

“You are indeed an interesting man. I just hope you don’t die too soon, otherwise, I might get sad, ne~” The woman tapped her tender lips with her index finger.

“I definitely won’t die too soon. But I wonder, when do you plan to kill me? Now?” Xu Ming asked.

“Not in a rush, desu~” The woman flirtatiously blinked at Xu Ming, her expression even carrying a playful tone, “This time, I really won’t let you off… However, you’re not without a chance to survive. If you want to live, it’s entirely up to you, ne~”

With that, the woman in red vanished before Xu Ming’s eyes.

Moments later, more cultivators entered this illusionary realm.

Although these cultivators from the Rootless Mystic Realm appeared rather inept when faced with adversity, resembling flowers nurtured in a greenhouse,

Nonetheless, they were all elites from various sects. There were surely clever individuals among them, and there were definitely cultivators willing to face death.

If they were all useless, most of them wouldn’t have reached this point.

After all, the path of cultivation was the ultimate test of character.

When these cultivators arrived at this fiery sea, they, like Xu Ming before, sighed in relief, feeling fortunate to have survived against all odds.

They observed their surroundings carefully.

They knew this must be an illusion.

Because one small world cannot contain another small world within it.

Since this wasn’t a separate world, yet there was a sky, volcanoes, and vast horizons, it couldn’t possibly be inside the Sama Cave. Hence, it must be an illusion.

As more cultivators gathered here,

Each one remained wary of the others.

Believing they had passed the trial, they felt the treasure within the Sama Cave was now within reach. Thus, they had to guard against anyone suddenly attacking them to seize the treasure.

More cultivators arriving kept kicking stones and pinching dirt, trying to understand the nature of this illusion.

Xu Ming naturally did the same.

Honestly, this illusion was too real, so much so that the stones he touched and the dirt he pinched felt exactly like the real thing. Even his Dao Pattern Eye couldn’t discern it as an illusion.

Could it be… A sudden conjecture arose in Xu Ming’s mind. Could this place actually exist?

But how could that be possible? One small world containing another was something he’d never heard of.

Half an hour later, there were three hundred people in this place.

Another incense stick’s worth of time passed, and no more people arrived.

This indicated either the passage to this place had closed, or everyone else had perished.

“That woman! It’s her again!”

Among the crowd, a woman exclaimed nervously.

Everyone looked up.

The woman in red reappeared, sitting high on a rock.

Swinging her long legs, her feet stretched out straight, she smiled calmly as she looked at everyone: “Time’s about right, desu~ Seems like it’s just all of you here~”

“Who are you? What do you intend to do?”

A cultivator stepped forward, shouting at the woman in red.

Including this cultivator, many looked at the woman with anger.

Xu Ming thought he was correct; this woman must have killed their companions.

Of course, besides anger, most felt fear towards her.

“Hehehe…” The woman in red giggled lightly, “What else can I do? Aren’t you all here seeking treasures? Wanting treasures? Sure, I’ll give them to you~”

With that, she casually waved her hand, and a massive rift opened in the heavens above.

Qilins, True Dragons, Fire Phoenixes, White Tigers, Xuanwus, Zhen Nis, Taoties, and other ancient divine beasts and ancient ferocious beasts all descended from the sky.

Additionally, warriors clad in armor appeared.

These warriors’ faces were indistinct, covered by silver-white armor. In their hands, they held silver spears. Each warrior stood seven chi tall, incredibly robust.

“I can indeed give you treasures, but you must have the life to claim them, desu~ Otherwise, these treasures would rather perish with the Rootless Mystic Realm in chaos than fall into the hands of unworthy individuals.”

As she spoke, a stick of incense appeared in her hand, her lips curling into a smile as if watching an entertaining show.

“In the time it takes for this incense to burn, if you can survive, you will qualify to claim the treasures.

Otherwise, it means you’re not worthy and will perish along with some treasures.

You should try your best, desu.”

The woman in red’s gaze seemed to focus on Xu Ming’s direction, as if speaking specifically to him: “Don’t disappoint me, desu~ I’m looking forward to it~”