Ch 364: A Complete Reversal

Shockingly, all one hundred and forty-four people perished in the Yellow Springs! And the Rules established by Wan Qi gradually dissipated in this bloody Scene. However, upon these Ruins of death, nine mysterious Marks of Light suddenly shone in the arena.

These nine Lights flowed like a clear spring, traversing the Shadows of death. Surprisingly, Liu Ke’s team miraculously revived under the illumination of this Light. Liu Ke and his Teammates looked at each other, shaking their heads, seemingly disbelieving this sudden turn of events.

Liu Ke smirked, revealing a cunning smile, and softly said: “This Five Nuo Seal is really useful! Although it can’t be used to kill directly, it’s foolproof for deceiving people.”

He knew that his team, having the most survivors, would become a thorn in the side of other teams. Rather than clashing head-on, it was better to employ a trick, making others mistakenly believe his team was completely annihilated.

In this way, other teams would slaughter each other, while Liu Ke could watch from the sidelines, waiting for the opportune moment to remove the Five Nuo Seal and reap the rewards.

Sure enough, as Liu Ke predicted, after seeing Liu Ke’s team “dead,” other teams began fierce Internal Strife.

Liu Ke watched coldly from the sidelines, watching them kill each other, secretly feeling Proud.

Finally, when other teams suffered heavy casualties, Liu Ke decisively removed the Five Nuo Seal.

In an instant, the nine people who were considered dead reappeared in the arena like ghosts. Of the twelve at the start, only nine remained.

At this time, the Mysterious Voice, after seeming to hesitate for a long time, slowly said: “Final round, nine survivors. Thus, hatred and love end, and the Myriad Wonders Gate Test concludes.”

Hearing this, Monkey excitedly acted like a Monkey, eagerly shouting: “Then we can all fulfill our Wishes, right?” His mind was already rapidly calculating how many beautiful women and how much Money he wanted.

As everyone was astonished, the Mysterious Voice suddenly sounded, as if from the Void: “Only three people can have their Wishes granted.”

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, instantly stunning the nine people who were full of anticipation. They looked at each other, momentarily unsure what to do.

At this time, Monkey, unable to contain his Doubt, loudly asked: “Why?” However, the Voice seemed to ignore his question, continuing: “The three people who can have their Wishes granted are Liu Ke, Zhang Shang, and Gu Yuan!”

As soon as the words fell, the entire arena was in an uproar. Others were silent, because they all knew that these three were indeed the strongest among the nine. Especially Liu Ke, in the final Test, if it weren’t for his use of the Five Nuo Seal, perhaps all nine of them would not have survived, and there would certainly have been casualties.

As everyone was discussing animatedly, three Gates appeared out of thin air in front of them like ghosts. These three Gates emitted a faint Light, as if hiding endless mysteries and unknown challenges.

Finally, Liu Ke, Zhang Shang, and Gu Yuan exchanged glances and resolutely walked towards the three Gates. Their steps were firm and steady, as if they were ready for anything.

Liu Ke was the first to step into one of the Gates, behind which was a spacious and bright Space. In the center of this Space stood a Middle-Aged Man wearing a Bagua robe and holding a wooden tower. He smiled, his eyes gentle as he looked at Liu Ke, and said: “Congratulations on passing the Test. Before making a Wish, I must reiterate the Rules. First, the number of Wishes cannot be increased; second, another Wish cannot be included within a Wish; finally, Wishes about Gods are not allowed. Now, please state your Wish.”

After thinking for a moment, Liu Ke resolutely said: “I want to extend my life.”

As soon as the words fell, the Middle-Aged Man softly replied: “As you wish!”

Immediately, the wooden tower in the Middle-Aged Man’s hand rotated slightly, and instantly, a Mysterious Power surged through Liu Ke’s body like a raging wave.

Liu Ke felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if countless Ants were gnawing at every inch of his skin.

However, this Power did not last long, quickly receding like a tide, and Liu Ke’s body returned to calm.

He took a deep breath, feeling the new Power within him, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief—he knew he had successfully extended his life.

Seeing this, the Middle-Aged Man slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile, and slowly said: “Alright, the first Wish has been granted. Now, state your second Wish.”

Liu Ke answered without hesitation: “Please remove the Void within me; I really don’t want to be tormented by those terrible Illusions anymore.”

However, the Middle-Aged Man slowly shook his head, sighing: “Sorry, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Ke’s face changed drastically. He widened his Eyes, full of Suspicion, and pressed: “Why? Didn’t you say you could fulfill my Wish?”

The Middle-Aged Man explained helplessly: “The Void is connected to Gods; according to the Rules, Wishes about Gods are not allowed. So, please choose another Wish.”

Liu Ke’s brows furrowed tightly, his anxiety growing stronger. Unwilling to give up, he suddenly rolled up his sleeves, revealing an Eye hidden under his sleeve. This Eye was unlike ordinary ones; it had two Pupils, emitting a strange and Mysterious Atmosphere.

Liu Ke stared at the Middle-Aged Man and said solemnly: “In that case, remove this Eye.”

The Middle-Aged Man gazed at Liu Ke’s Eye, remained silent for a moment, then shook his head again and said: “I’m sorry, I still can’t do it.”

Liu Ke’s face became increasingly gloomy. He angrily said: “Why is that? Does removing this Eye also involve Gods?”

The Middle-Aged Man sighed and said: “Not so. It’s just that removing this Eye is two Wishes. Therefore, please choose another Wish.”

A wave of despair surged through Liu Ke’s heart. He stared blankly at the Middle-Aged Man, momentarily unsure what to do. After a long while, he came to his senses, sighed helplessly, and compromised: “Alright, then I’ll choose another Wish. Without removing my Prayer Beads, I hope I won’t fall into Illusions again.”

After considering it carefully, the Middle-Aged Man nodded; the wooden tower rotated, and Liu Ke’s Wish was granted.