They used special artifacts to link the trial grounds, creating pillars that could display potential talents...
Following this, they vigorously promoted the authenticity and representativeness of the Divine Rankings! This led more young cultivators to enter the trial grounds, from which they selected disciples with the best talents! Subsequently, they actively recruited these disciples into their clans...
Over time, the Divine Rankings became their justification, and an object of envy and admiration for all! Noble families and sects flocked to it, often using it as a reference!
As for the method of soul possession, it was actually quite simple! Using specialized tools and formations to transmute fortune, along with bloodline tracing, they would extract the souls of the two individuals, and finally, insert them back using a special power...
They themselves were unclear about what this specific power was! The location was underground in the clan's ancestral shrine.
After hearing this, Jin Baoer's expression grew solemn! This method... sounded somewhat similar to the puppet techniques of ghost cultivators, yet not entirely the same! It also involved formations... It was rather reminiscent of the demon god's act ten thousand years ago, drawing spiritual energy from the upper realms in a desperate attempt to ascend.
Seeing Jin Baoer fall into deep thought in silence, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath and exchange glances. They figured she hadn't lied about anything, so it should be fine.
Jin Baoer snapped back to attention and continued.
"Linlang Liuli... that is, your old clan leader, what's her situation?"
Although her appearance remained the same, she had aged considerably. However, the general facial features were recognizable. The only difference was that it was a genuine male body, withered and hollow inside, completely devoid of any aura of the Great Dao. Frankly, it was like a piece of rotten wood.
The few people present were stunned by this.
"The old clan leader... there's nothing different, is there?"
As one of them began to speak, Jin Baoer's face turned cold! Seeing this, another quickly added.
"It is said that the old clan leader once failed a soul possession attempt, and the person managed to escape. However, the ritual had already begun and could not be stopped, so she had to exchange with another clan disciple. But that disciple's cultivation was rather mediocre..."
The implication was obvious. Linlang Liuli disdained that body, and her efforts to cultivate were futile, leading her body to its current state! As for why she didn't immediately switch to another body, Jin Baoer guessed that there were likely limitations on the number and type of soul possessions. Until she found another perfect body, she wouldn't act rashly.
With this thought, she continued.
"What number soul possession is this for you all?"
The crowd: We thought you said two questions! Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?! Show some respect!
Seeing their silence, Jin Baoer smiled! But her smile didn't reach her eyes.
"It's fine if you don't want to say. My oath to the heavens didn't specify only two questions! Let's just continue..."
Upon hearing this, the crowd's faces instantly contorted with shock. They hadn't expected Jin Baoer to play word games! She seemed like an upright girl, yet she was so shameless!
Helplessly, but finding themselves on her territory, they had no choice but to continue.
"We are all on our second..."
Clearly, the more times they possessed a body, the more unstable their cultivation became, even if it grew.
Reaching a conclusion, Jin Baoer had a general idea in her mind.
"Oh... then go die!"
Her calm, light words left everyone bewildered. After a long moment, they finally recovered, their faces filled with utter astonishment!
"You... you swore an oath to the heavens!"
The response they received was the white-clad woman in front of them waving her hand and drawing her sword. The brilliance of the immortal artifact suddenly illuminated the entire domain...
Then, the white-clad woman, holding her sword with a delicate hand, smiled faintly, her beauty breathtaking. Her demeanor was cold, yet her eyes were filled with icy killing intent and mockery!
"Yes, but..."
Her tone shifted abruptly, becoming utterly arrogant.
"I don't cultivate Heavenly Dao power! What oath to the heavens, what's it to me!"
Before the crowd could breathe a sigh of relief, they heard her next words, and they completely broke down!
Following this, a distant, ancient, and sonorous voice slowly resonated. Dazzling pure white light ignited beneath the woman's feet, forming sacred and solemn bridges of intricate patterns. As she stepped forward, her aura grew stronger. Her white gauze dress fluttered without wind, exuding an ethereal beauty, noble and elegant, just and not lacking in dominance!
"Those who defy fate, occupy others' bodies, seize others' fortunes! Violate the rules of life of the Great Dao! Sentence... death and soul annihilation! Never to enter reincarnation!"
Under the power of the rules, the twelve disheveled figures' eyes suddenly went blank. They involuntarily prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling uncontrollably! The fear and restraint emanating from the depths of their souls made them forget everything...
The next second!
The long sword swung, and a beam of light flashed across the faces of the crowd...
"Dong... Dong Dong..."
Twelve heads rolled neatly onto the ground. Their faces, besides fear, bore deep regret!
Had they known Jin Baoer possessed such power, they would never have appeared before her! How could they have ended up in such a state, their souls dissolving...
Jin Baoer exhaled softly, and the rules abruptly dissipated! Not a trace of them remained!
The domain was also retracted at that moment. As she landed, her head throbbed incessantly, faint veins bulging. Clearly, her mastery of the time domain skill was insufficient, and maintaining it for too long was detrimental to her.
Unbeknownst to her, when the twelve perfectly arranged corpses and the single standing white figure appeared, everyone's breath hitched! Their faces were filled with shock and disbelief...
They had imagined that after the domain disappeared, Jin Baoer might be in a sorry state, or torn to shreds, or perhaps even dead...
They had never envisioned the current scene: the Heavenly Dao Emperors, revered and feared by the world, a total of twelve of them! All knelt before the white-clad woman, silently conveying their awe and terror! The white-clad woman before them remained unharmed...
No... it couldn't be said she was completely unharmed, as she had sustained minor injuries before entering the domain. Naturally, those few wounds remained, with no new ones added.
So, what had happened to them in the domain?
The seven great families stared blankly at Jin Baoer, their minds reeling with fear!
The Lord of the Deathly Silent Pavilion's eyes were filled with shock. Such talent! Truly remarkable talent!
The Sect Master of the Luoxian Sect had a complex expression, his entire body stiff. A barely perceptible trace of regret lingered in his eyes. Finally, it transformed into a resolute murderous intent!
After several attempts to assassinate her, he didn't believe Jin Baoer would let the Luoxian Sect off the hook. Today... she had to die here!
Only after recovering somewhat did Jin Baoer look at the crowd, her gaze finally settling on Linlang Liuli in the distance. Noticing the shock and fear in the other woman's eyes, she curled her lips into a smile.
"Had enough? Using a group of fake Heavenly Dao Emperors to fight me, is that underestimating me? Or are you too confident? Or perhaps... this is all your clan has?"
Linlang Liuli's face darkened upon hearing this. How could she not understand Jin Baoer's sarcasm... She had never expected Jin Baoer to be so difficult to deal with! A total of twelve Heavenly Dao Emperors! All of them had fallen by her hand.