"The Sacrificial Altar of the Clan Rules itself isn't scary. What's scary is the Sumeru Space that it creates. Once the Sacrificial Altar of the Clan Rules finds you, your spiritual will will leave your body and enter another punishment ground."
"Everyone experiences a different Punishment Ground. This is what I saw from the tablet in Zhang Hun's boundary. However, all the Punishment Grounds have one thing in common."
"What is it?"
"The Source of Punishment!"
"The Source of Punishment?"
"Yes, that's right. The Source of Punishment is something similar to the boundary's eye. As long as you can find the Source of Punishment, the Punishment Ground will break without being attacked. That way, you will naturally be able to pass the Altar of Rules."
Qin Shi engraved Haoyue's words in his heart and nodded.
While the two of them were conversing, a fragrant aroma wafted in from outside, immediately attracting their attention. Qinger lifted the curtain and placed one delicacy after another on the table.
"Wow, Qinger, did you make all this yourself?"
Haoyue asked in astonishment. It had to be said that the delicacies on the table could all be considered the products of a grandmaster. Among them, there was no lack of medicinal cuisines for spiritual beasts. These were very difficult to enjoy in the restaurants of the various imperial cities.
"I haven't made this in a long time. I'm a bit rusty. Everyone, please make do with this." Qinger humbly untied her apron and picked some food for the others.
After tasting a mouthful, Haoyue gave a thumbs up.
"Delicious!
It's really not bad. "
Yuyue smiled proudly. "Of course, before I entered the Sword Faction, Qinger was the head chef of a restaurant in a third rank royal city!"
Hearing this, Qin Shi was rather shocked. The head chef of a restaurant was very rare. If it was in the mortal world, it would be fine. However, in the world of cultivation, normal people were in a state of fasting. Very few of them would have the desire to eat and drink. The reason why those restaurants were able to continue operating was mostly because they mainly cooked Desolate Beasts and Spiritual Herbs. This could nourish the cultivator's foundation and cultivation. That was why there were many cultivators who did not care about money to spend.
In the world of cultivation, there was no difference between this kind of food and medicinal pills.
"Qinger, how did you enter the Sword Faction?"
Suddenly, Qin Shi asked the question that he had always been curious about.
However, he could tell that Qinger was very sensitive to this question. A hint of wariness flashed on her jade-like face, and only then did she pretend to smile in a calm manner. "The heavens have eyes for me. I originally just wanted to try my luck, so I came to participate in Sword Sect's Born by Heart test. I didn't expect that I would just barely pass the test and become a disciple of Sword Sect."
Qinger's tone was very shaky, and anyone could tell that she was lying. How could a girl with no background in the outside world pass the normal test to become a disciple of the Sword Sect?
This was simply a fool's dream.
Even Yu Yue couldn't help but frown, but before he could say anything, Qin Shi narrowed his eyes and stopped him.
He could see that Qinger was intentionally hiding something.
What she was hiding was most likely related to her sister's injuries.
If it needed the Immortal Immortal Fruit to cure it, then it must be related to the Ominous Demon Clan.
But who was it that told her that the Immortal Immortal Fruit could suppress the fiendish Demon's power?
And who was it that gave her the chance to enter the Sword Faction?
Qin Shi thought that this person's status in the Sword Faction shouldn't be too low. He pondered by himself for a long time, and he more or less had some ideas and direction in his heart. However, he didn't dare to make a conclusion so quickly. He decided to take a look at Qinger's sister first.
Perhaps, he could find a breakthrough from her sister's condition.
He only hoped that Qinger wouldn't go astray because of this.
"It's indeed fate, and it's also fate that brought us together. Then, let's first toast this fate, how about it?" Qin Shi raised his wine cup and toasted it first.
As soon as they drank the wine, the chatterboxes began to open. The group of people chatted throughout the night happily, even Qin Shi was no exception. He couldn't remember the last time he drank to his heart's content like this. It seemed to be before the God Realm Sacrificial Ceremony, when he was with Lin Yu and the others in the Crimson Flame Empire.
Through this, Qin Shi also understood Xu Qingfeng's identity and background. This kid seemed inconspicuous, but his clan's background was terrifyingly illustrious. He was actually the same as Zhao Yuan, a recommended entry into the Sword Sect's subsidiary empire. After all, a disciple who possessed such a quota would be highly regarded by the Sword Sect.
"Good, I didn't expect you to be a rich second generation brat!"
Haoyue hooked her arm around Xu Qingfeng's neck and chuckled, "Tell me, does your father really have a harem of three thousand?"
"Hahaha!" Everyone burst into laughter.
Only when the sun rose from the east did everyone fall asleep under Qinger's care.
… …
This sleep was very deep. When Qin Shi opened his eyes again, his head was still buzzing with pain. He couldn't help but feel annoyed. This wine really shouldn't be drunk too much, especially in a situation like last night where he didn't use spiritual energy to protect his heart.
Suddenly, an old and kind voice rang in his ears, startling Qin Shi and causing him to quickly turn around. "Haha, little guy, you're awake?"
"Damn, a ghost!"
It would have been better if he hadn't turned around. When he turned around, a wrinkled old face was reflected in Qin Shi's eyes. Moreover, the distance between the two of them was very close. Qin Shi felt as if his face and the old face were about to touch.
"You're the ghost!"
The owner of the old face glared at Qin Shi and then stood up.
"Senior Feng Sha?" Qin Shi calmed himself down and when he saw the old face's true appearance, he was startled, "Why are you here?"
"Hehe, little guy, I say, you're really open-minded huh?
A disaster is about to befall you and you're still in the mood to sleep? "Feng Sha sneered and then said," Speak, why did you kill Mu Yu? "
Qin Shi came to a sudden realization. Soon after, he lazily rubbed the corner of his mouth. "Alright, stop acting. Haven't you been watching from the side since the beginning?"
"Uh …!"
Feng Sha didn't expect Qin Shi to be so direct. He clicked his tongue awkwardly and said, "You little brat!"
"You didn't come to find me because of Mu Yu, right?
If I'm not wrong, it's because of the Ancestral Rule Altar? "
Qin Shi retracted his smile and sat on the bed. He could feel that Feng Sha's arrival must have something to do with the Ancestral Rule Altar that was about to descend.
Feng Sha looked at Qin Shi in surprise and stroked his beard with satisfaction, "Little guy, I like your playfulness. I came to find you because of the Ancestral Rule Altar."
"You have a way to help me?"
"No."
Feng Sha shook his head solemnly, "The Ancestral Rule Altar is the product of the Sword Sect's past Sect Masters' blood, sweat, and tears.
It has a very strong consciousness. Even Fang Qing can't interfere with it. "
Qin Shi's face fell in disappointment, "Why did you come to me if you can't help me?"
"…!"
Feng Sha was so angry that his eyes widened. He coughed a few times and said, "Okay, okay, you brat. Fang Qing asked me to come here to give you a few things, but I don't think you need them. I'll just bring them back for her." Feng Sha's eyes widened in anger.
"Huh?
You have something for me? "
Suddenly, Qin Shi's ears perked up. He didn't care about other things, but when it came to his personal interests, he definitely wouldn't let it go. He laughed dryly and pulled Feng Sha back, "Hehe, Senior Feng Sha, what do you think you're doing? What is the Sect Master giving me?
Isn't it heavy?
Look at you, you came all the way here. You must be tired. If you bring it back, I'll feel bad. Why don't you leave it with me?
What do you think? "
"Hmph, no need!
My body is very strong, I can still carry this. "As he spoke, a breeze rose under Feng Sha's feet, and he looked like he was going to fly away.
This time, Qin Shi panicked. He hurriedly said, "Don't, don't. I was in the wrong previously. Can you forgive me for my wrongdoings?"
"That's more like it."
"Quick, let me see what it is." Qin Shi moved forward curiously.
Three rays of light shot out from Feng Sha's hand, and what entered Qin Shi's eyes were three different treasures. Even though Qin Shi couldn't see them clearly, just from the extraordinary spirit energy that overflowed from the three, Qin Shi was sure that they were all peerless treasures.
"The first one is the Sword Shuttle Pagoda. It can withstand any attack in the world once. The second one is the Blood Transformation Pill. It is a supreme grade pill that has the miraculous effect of turning the dead back into bones. As long as the user still has half a breath left, they can recover to their peak condition in half an incense stick of time, regardless of whether they have internal or external injuries."
"The third one is the Sword Array Diagram of Changing Scriptures."
"In this Sword Array Diagram of Changing Scriptures, there are records of all the 30,000 small formations, 8,000 large formations, and 16 absolute formations in the history of the Sword Sect. I heard that you have some achievements in formations. It will be of great help to you."
Hearing this, Qin Shi was completely stunned.
These three treasures were powerful beyond Qin Shi's imagination. Was this the work of a World Realm expert?
The first two were the most obvious, as they were placed on the surface.
The Sword Shuttle Pagoda could withstand any attack in the world once. To Qin Shi, this was simply a life-saving treasure.
As for the Blood Transformation Pill, there was no need to even mention it. It was simply a perverted pill that could bring one back to life. Furthermore, it even came with a cheat.
Just imagine, in a battle between two experts, there was not much of a difference in strength. But if one of them suddenly took such a pill, the battle could be said to be fixed in an instant.
However, what shocked Qin Shi the most was the third treasure, the Sword Array Diagram of Changing Scriptures. After all, the first two were consumables and had no use after they were used. However, the Sword Array Diagram of Changing Scriptures was different. He had a deep understanding of formations over the years, but he had never had the opportunity to obtain a good formation diagram. Now that there were suddenly so many formations for him to choose from, his heart was beating wildly.
"These three treasures are all Fang Qing's personal belongings. Although they cannot guarantee that you can break through the Sect Rules Altar, they can save your life in times of crisis."
Seeing Qin Shi's shocked expression, Taoist Feng Sha smiled in satisfaction. Then, he suddenly turned serious and said in a low voice, "Little fellow, do you blame me?"
"Hmm?
What do you mean? "Qin Shi asked in confusion.
Feng Sha sighed. "If I had stopped you from killing Mu Yu, perhaps you would not have had to endure the Sect Rules Altar."
Hearing this, Qin Shi suddenly understood. So this was what Feng Sha was talking about.
"The Sect Rules Altar is a place of punishment and killing. Until now, no one in the Stop Sword Sect has walked out of it alive … You will most likely die in there. Little fellow, do you hate me?"
Stunned, Qin Shi suddenly remembered that Feng Sha still didn't know that Zhang Hun had walked out of the Altar of Rules. However, he didn't tell Feng Sha about it as he felt that it wasn't the right time yet. However, he didn't show the slightest bit of fear towards Feng Sha's words. Instead, his black eyes flickered.
"Why would I?
I know that Senior Feng Sha is doing this to establish my position in the Stop Sword Sect. It's for my own good. "
"Moreover, I think it's time for someone to break the record of no one walking out of the Sect Rules Altar. Otherwise, it will be so boring."
Qin Shi gave a carefree smile and even looked at Taoist Feng Sha.