Chapter 2096: Chapter 2363: Perilous Obstacles! (Third Update)
Qi shook her head: "The Empress issued an edict and refuses to see you. She has her difficulties and hopes you can understand."
"What exactly is she afraid of?" Ren Feifan said with utmost seriousness.
Qi was taken aback, not expecting this guy to be so direct. She didn’t plan to answer him and put her hands behind her back as she headed towards the Double Lotus Sect.
"You should go back. If you force your way into the Double Lotus Sect again, the people from the War Palace will come out, and you’ll be in real trouble. These people from the Green Lotus Sect are the most ruthless killers."
Qi hadn’t walked a few steps before discovering Ren Feifan blocking her path, nearly bumping into his chest.
She blushed slightly, annoyed, "Why are you so unreasonable?"
Ren Feifan glanced at the main gate of the Double Lotus Sect. He knew that such prohibitions and the Sect Protection Array could not be breached by the Dragon Lady.
Either force a way in, or enter openly and honestly.
"There’s really no way to see your Empress?"
Qi shook her head, ignoring the unreasonable person in front of her. Just as she was about to leave, something occurred to her, and she turned back:
"Do you really want to see the Empress?"
Ren Feifan nodded.
"There actually is a way. Since the founding of the Double Lotus Sect, there’s been a rule." Qi said.
"What rule?" Ren Feifan asked curiously.
Qi extended her hand, pointing at the Martial Arts Square of the Double Lotus Sect, where a giant stone several meters high stood, adorned with a blooming blue lotus.
Spiritual Energy flowed abundantly around the blue lotus, shrouded in mystery.
"If you can pluck that blue lotus, the sect master of the Double Lotus Sect will grant you a condition. As long as it doesn’t violate ethics, it can be fulfilled."
Ren Feifan was delighted. How hard could it be to pluck a blue lotus?
Not to mention one lotus, even ten would be no problem for him.
Seeing Ren Feifan’s confidence, Qi gave a cold smile, "Do you think the founding ancestor of the Double Lotus Sect would set such a simple task? That blue lotus is also known as the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus, and plucking it is akin to ascending to the heavens. First, you must break open that stone. Moreover, the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus is guarded by the intent of a powerful being. Do you think you can do it now?"
"Over the years, at least tens of thousands have tried, but no one has succeeded. Those who tried either died or were severely injured. With your level, I advise you to give up.
Come back when you’ve reached the Supreme Realm and try again."
Ren Feifan did not hesitate at all, "Take me in. I want to try."
What others couldn’t do, doesn’t mean Ren Feifan couldn’t!
He still had his trump card. He refused to believe that a mere Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus could stop him!
"You really want to try?" Qi’s eyes had a strange look. She had only casually mentioned it.
Though she hoped the Empress would meet this guy, plucking the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus was harder than reaching the heavens.
"I’m sure." Ren Feifan said.
"Alright, come with me then."
Qi explained the situation to a few sect gatekeepers, and he was let through.
They glanced at Ren Feifan, snickering inwardly.
A guy who doesn’t know his own limits!
"Given this guy’s strength, he wouldn’t even be able to get close to the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus, let alone pluck it."
"This guy has no idea what this means; later we’ll just wait for the corpse to be dealt with."
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Soon, Ren Feifan was brought to the Martial Arts Square of the Double Lotus Sect.
Many sect disciples who were sparring and cultivating looked over.
When they saw Qi and Ren Feifan heading towards the center’s massive stone, their expressions completely changed!
Is someone really going there?
Does this guy have a death wish?
Is someone like him even capable of plucking the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus?
A ruckus erupted among the crowd, stirring up a commotion.
Several elders also walked out from the palace, naturally noticing Ren Feifan.
"After all these years, someone still isn’t giving up hope?"
An elder of the Double Lotus Sect said.
"Some have heard that plucking that Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus means gaining a condition from the Blue Lotus Empress, and of course, people are tempted. But after they die, they’ll regret it."
"That kid seems to be in the Divine Transformation Realm. In the Hidden Gate, such a level is considered a genius, but this kid doesn’t know how to cherish it. In the end, even if he doesn’t die, it will all be for nothing."
"Don’t even mention the Divine Transformation Realm. Many in the God Monarch Realm have tried and ultimately fell in the Double Lotus Sect!"
"No need to watch; we’re wasting our time. Let’s get back to our training."
The clamor naturally reached Ren Feifan’s ears, as countless gazes locked on him.
Derisive laughter.
Mockery.
Insults.
He didn’t care at all, and said to Qi: "What do I need to do?"
Qi shot a glare at Ren Feifan, "Do you see the several meters high stone in front? We’re on the outskirts, so nothing will happen to you for now. Once you step within ten meters of it, you’ll understand."
"I’ll remind you one more time: it’s not too late to regret now. Achieving your current realm wasn’t easy. Once you lose everything, you won’t have a chance to regret."
Ren Feifan ignored Qi and took a step forward, entering the range of the massive stone.
Upon entering, a sharp slicing sound pierced the air, and Ren Feifan felt a chill that threatened his life.
A slash of blade intent shot out from the stone, the red light of death falling fiercely!
Rumble...
Crack...
Rustle...
Slash!
At this moment, the giant blade came crashing down.
Accompanied by this giant blade, a cacophony of sounds erupted instantly.
The entire ground roared.
Flames flickered.
Ren Feifan never imagined that it would be so tempestuous from the start. The powerful blast and flames pushed him back ten steps or so.
He forcefully planted the Ancient Dust Sword into the ground to stabilize himself.
A trail of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"Haha, didn’t I say this trash was delusional? He couldn’t even hold out for a second!" A disciple of the Double Lotus Sect laughed.
"This kid doesn’t realize that if the Seven Apertures Exquisite Lotus were so easy to pluck, the experts from all over the North State would be here in a frenzy!"
"This is a futile endeavor. Doesn’t he know his own limits? Must he seek death!"
Insults and laughter rang in his ears.
Qi glared fiercely at those sect disciples, and the noise gradually subsided.
She approached Ren Feifan, showing concern, "How do you feel? Maybe just call it quits and head down the mountain. I’ll speak to the Empress for you..."
Ren Feifan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gestured for Qi not to say more.
His eyes flashed coldly, and he moved forward again.
He wouldn’t believe that a mere stone could stop him!