Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 576 - 534: Master of Cheating, Power Reversal

Chapter 576: Chapter 534: Master of Cheating, Power Reversal

By the Washing Spring, dense mists swirled, and the woods stood thick and foreboding.

The occasional sweet, cloying scent that reached one’s nose made it irresistible not to feel tipsy, almost tempting one to plunge into the spring waters and frolic with the seven fairies.

Wang Yuan hid behind a tree downwind, holding a red silk handkerchief in his hand.

He stealthily glanced toward a pile of gauzy clothing by the spring’s edge, predominantly red in color.

"Indeed, in this ’Inner Scene Heaven and Earth’ that’s akin to being alive, as long as one holds onto this backdoor token, one can certainly find the other’s clothes.

In the second trial, holding someone’s clothes in hand shall determine which ’incumbent son-in-law’ must face whose test.

But stealing clothes is not going to be easy."

Looking up, he saw numerous grayish white cocoons hanging from a row of large trees by the Washing Spring.

These were the prospective incumbent sons-in-law, completely covered in spider silk except for their heads peeking out!

Now and then, a half-human, half-insect demon would emerge from the colorful mist, plucking one or two cocoons to deliver deeper into the Washing Spring.

Even though one couldn’t see what they were about to endure.

But by simply observing the successive layers of bones corroding at the base of the trees and the skulls with holes in their foreheads, it was clear.

Since these men’s appearances failed to satisfy their "appetites," they had to be used to satisfy their true hunger in another way.

Those who passed the test to become "incumbent sons-in-law" and "reserve food," those who failed became "instant food supply."

As waves of men continuously entered the Colorful Cloud Shop, a complete food chain had formed around the marriage recruitment, with it at its core.

This epitomized the saying: "Food and sex are the basic desires of humanity."

Eating and drinking, passion of men and women, are the greatest desires of human existence.

"Heavenly Vision and Earthly Hearing" allowed Wang Yuan to see clearly that next to the clothes they had taken off, a large group of half-human, half-insect demons stood guard.

They were sorted into seven categories: honey, wasp, gadfly, banmao, manti, wax, and dragonfly.

Honey are bees, wasp are wasps, gadfly are horseflies, banmao, manti are grasshoppers, wax is waxing, and dragonfly of course refers to dragonflies.

Naturally, the guardians of the Red-Clothed Immortal’s clothes were a swarm of demons with human heads and bee bodies, which could also be called, in the terms of scholars from the Mortal World, Golden Winged Envoys.

Their swarming patrols went back and forth, one moment vanishing into the mist, the next appearing within sight, with very short intervals.

Especially since the first trial’s rule requires stealing, not robbing.

If it were an ordinary person here, they would only need to wait for a gap and seize the moment to act.

Even if the guards discovered it in the end, one could still qualify with that stolen piece of clothing.

But Wang Yuan and the three Evil Gods all aimed to: "Have all seven fairies!" How could they allow themselves to hang by a single fairy?

"Since I can’t use force, I must think of a clever way to get rid of these bothersome bugs.

Ah, I have it!"

Wang Yuan held only half a bottle of the "Thousand-Day Drunk" that he had barely managed to get from the Great Fate, and he really didn’t want to waste it on such small fries.

Fortunately, he had another item that could be used to avoid startling the Hundred-Eyed Spirit Official without raising suspicions— the "Sky-Reaching Half Piece"!

Qi Buyu had its origins in "Heavenly Eye Dao." Using Daoist Skills from the same source here, was like a drop of water merging with the sea, completely untraceable.

Ability: Zhenlong Chess/"Sky-Reaching Half Piece."

One, Zhenlong Chess:

Various chess strategies are integrated into the game.

"True Eye," "Fake Eye," "Dragon Slayer," "King Car Exchange," "Chu River Han Border," "Camp Whistling," "River Patrol Cannon," "Carrying Cannon"...

All the techniques of chess could be borrowed at will, deployed in battles and strategies, perfectly commanding the battlefield with great ease.

However.

Wang Yuan noticed that the green light on it had now nearly surpassed eighty percent.

Meaning, the more Water Virtue Flood Dragons amongst mortal folks who severed themselves from the Yellow Heaven Divine System, the closer the "Human Dao Torrent" approached.

This Deceit Object would thus use the power of the "Sky-Reaching Half Piece" to successfully advance to a Green Seal.

Of course, it would also soon allow Wang Yuan to use the second ability, "Sky-Reaching Half Piece":

He wouldn’t be controlled by the predestined "Fate" of the Heavenly Dao cycle and could create incredible miracles!

"There’s not much time left. I must speed up and capture all seven fairies!"

Driven by the urgency in his heart.

Slap—!

Wang Yuan wrapped the half chess piece in his sleeve and casually snapped his fingers.

"Squeak, who’s there?!"

Influenced by the chess piece’s power "Misdirection," those Golden Winged Envoys unhesitatingly rushed in the opposite direction.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared completely into the thick fog.

Wang Yuan, in turn, dashed over like a swift monkey, swiftly snatching away every piece of clothing scattered across several rocks, not leaving a single one behind.

"Got it!"

Before the ultimate confrontation in the third trial, Wang Yuan needed to maintain his role as "Golden Cicada," and he couldn’t reveal his "Inner Scene Heaven and Earth" to them.

He had no choice but to bundle up the clothes around his waist and immediately rush to the next hiding spot for the clothes.

Of course, his opponents were not ordinary men but the three Green Seal Evil Gods, especially the "Thief Ancestor" among them—a formidable adversary.

Thief Ancestor: the moon as the divine thief, its day to avoid long journeys.

Heaven Thief: "Chen chicken and tiger’s home, Snake hides in the fourth sheep and fifth mouse’s zone. The seventh dog, eighth rabbit, and ninth monkey’s domain, the tenth ox, child, and horse, the Ugly pig’s busy lane." Swift and sudden, as fast as lightning.

Earth Thief: "Earth Thief’s star is not free, the seventh opens, and the eighth retrieves. The third and ninth faces danger; the fourth and tenth seizes, the fifth and winter months seek balance in pleadings. The sixth and final month’s closure days, crossing this star summons thieves and raids."

When Wang Yuan’s "Heavenly Vision and Earthly Hearing" caught sight of them, he found that their speed was even faster than his own.

These short, twin doppelgängers had used their natural connection with the Yellow Path Granny to steal a complete set of purple clothing as well.

Each of the three Green Seal Evil Gods received one item, ensuring they could at least pass the level.

Moreover, these two thieves seemed to have an extremely keen sense for treasures by nature, knowing where the other clothes were hidden without needing "Heavenly Vision and Earthly Hearing."

They were moving at an extremely fast pace, heading toward another location by the Washing Spring opposite the direction of Wang Yuan.

One started with the Red-Clothed Fairy, and the other with the Purple-Clothed Seven Fairies, and they expected to encounter each other near the hiding place of the green garment.

At the very moment when both parties were racing against time and rushing forward.

Wang Yuan and his companion, as well as the three opposing Evil Gods, simultaneously shuddered; the Tribulation Energy above Wang Yuan’s head churned violently.

Both sides, being masters of the Fate Calculation, immediately realized that the "Referee," the Seven Fairies, had made a move.

The "Heart Communication Conch" even directly spoke up with a warning:

"Huntian Instrument effect, introducing hidden rules: The three trials of seeking a son-in-law, not only determining rank but also life and death!

The number of garments determines the life and death of the parties, be sure to steal more!

Beware! Beware!"

The opposition’s "Wenqu Sun Killer" also changed their expression, whispering frantically to their two companions.

It was clear they had also discerned the new intelligence.

"Hiss! The Black Widow is indeed venomous.

I’m quite certain ’Golden Cicada’s’ identity hasn’t been exposed, yet they still force us to have a showdown with those Evil Gods.

Now no one has a way out; when we finally meet, I’m afraid we’ll have to have a direct confrontation in thief skills.

This..."

Thinking about stealing directly from those Thief Ancestors with the corresponding "Stealing Power," Wang Yuan couldn’t help but feel troubled.

However, Great Fate was not in the least bit anxious:

"Heh, contending in thief skills carries risks, but when have we "Nine Soldiers" ever competed honestly with those Weird beings?"

"Cheating? How do we cheat?"

"Oh, second brother, cling tight to sister’s strong thighs. Sister Ruan will take you flying, heh heh heh..."

Suddenly, a delicate jade-like hand stretched out from the "Three Realms Beyond," with a blood-streak already drawn in its white palm, slapping forcefully onto Wang Yuan’s forehead.

Smack!

A mark resembling a bloody sword’s edge appeared on his forehead before fading away.

This was not the "Innate Abnormality·Sky-Reaching Pattern," but rather the "Sky-Reaching Seal" of the Sky-Reaching Star Lord, one of the 92 Auspicious Gods!

It was as though Wang Yuan, upon successfully advancing to the Purple Seal and rightfully becoming the Yin Heaven Son, could freely borrow the Daoist Skill of all Yin Officials and Disciples within the Yin Mountain Taoism.

Thunder, fire, plague, battle constellations, array of stars, Three Mountains and Five Peaks, Stepping Rain and Rising Cloud, the God of Good and Evil, Yin Department Ghost Gods; the master of these Nine Divisions Immortal Officials was no less impressive.

Each one, through the Borrowing Technique, could borrow the Power of all subordinate Immortal Officials.

Great Fate, being the esteemed master of Dou Department, was naturally no exception.

This Sky-Reaching Star Lord, also known as Sky-Reaching Acupoint, one of the Cycle Gods, was also the bane of all Evil Gods (Chapter 285)!

For construction, burial, mountain opening, setting direction, and fixing squares if meeting a fortunate daily star, no matter if they encounter Tai Sui, the Three Calamities, government decrees, Great Generals, or other various forms of misfortune, Sky-Reaching Acupoint could suppress and conquer them.

Sky-Reaching Star Lord, regardless of year, month, day, or hour, seeing it brings joy, and is also the most unique among the 92 auspicious gods.

Once encountering an Evil God under the command of Black Taisui, easily defeating enemies above one’s level was not at all a fantasy.

The most formidable ability of the Sky-Reaching Star Lord was the "Power Reversal" against all 189 Evil Gods!

That meant not only the powers of these 189 Evil Gods would be ineffective against him, but they would also be rebounded back upon themselves.

Time flew by.

Red, orange, yellow, green... Wang Yuan stole each one in turn, and even though some garments were missing, stolen by mortals, he ignored them.

He strove to reach the green garment as quickly as possible, not allowing "Heaven and Earth Thieves" to get there first.

Clang! Clang! Clang!...

When he exerted all his strength to pick up the green garment from the ground, the countdown bell for the first challenge began to ring.

Day Pot leads!

At the same time, within the Washing Spring.

As the Night Pot and Day Pot rose and fell, the arrow of the Golden Bronze Immortal on the Huntian Instrument had long been drawn to full length.

A chilling killing intent also enveloped Night Pot and the three Evil Gods.

But just as Wang Yuan lifted his head, he saw a pair of short twins appear in front of him.

They both revealed an extremely cruel smile to him.

It wasn’t that they were too late, but rather they timed it precisely for the last moment of the countdown before stealing all the Fairy’s garments from Wang Yuan.

Never giving him another chance to turn the tables.

The next moment, Heaven and Earth Thieves simultaneously reached out and fiercely swooped toward what seemed to be a stunned Wang Yuan.

Bang!

However, their hitherto invincible Stealing Power, as if hitting a stone wall, was fiercely rebounded back upon them.

Not only did the Fairy’s garments they carried vanish without a trace.

Zing—!

After the twang of a bowstring exploding.

Heaven and Earth Thieves suddenly toppled over, becoming utterly silent.

The identical grins froze solidly on their faces.

The first blood was shed!