Urban Wolf King

Chapter 1265 1176: Choice

Seeing the situation before them, the faces of the three Venerable Ghost Valley's team became troubled, while only Wang Yan remained composed, his eyes flickering as he continually contemplated the situation ahead.

Right in front of everyone was a surging Magma River, its waters tumbling incessantly, immense and blistering waves crashing into the sky.

In the air above the river waves, there were four Iron Lock Bridges, stretching across the bridge deck.

However, these iron bridges were long and thin, and despite the scorching heat of the magma, frost covered the bridge's surface.

Seeing this, the four of them recalled the scene they saw when they first entered the palace gate.

At that time, there was also such a Magma River, and when the Soldier Terracotta Warriors fell into the river, their bodies and souls were burnt to ashes by the magma.

But the initial Magma River was very calm, whereas the current river roared and rushed, and its thunderous rushing sound could almost make one's heart and spirit tremble.

Now that this Magma River appeared, could it be that the old man still wants them to cross it?

Crossing was simple enough before, but now having lost all my cultivation, how could I possibly cross?

At this moment, the old man spoke: "Four of you, the first trial is to walk across the Iron Lock Bridge. Whoever can pass it is considered to have accomplished the goal. But I must tell you, although this place is an Illusion Realm, if you fall into the Magma River, your true self will also turn to ashes."

Upon hearing this, the Three Great Demon Venerable's faces changed drastically, showing signs of horror.

Wang Yan continued to stare at the Iron Lock Bridge ahead, the look of contemplation in his eyes growing deeper.

Seeing the horror of the Three Great Demon Venerable, the old man smiled slightly, and said: "Of course, I won't let you just walk across the bridge. Before crossing, I will provide you with some means."

Upon hearing this, the Three Great Demon Venerable's faces immediately revealed expressions of joy.

The old man waved his hand, and then before everyone appeared four pouches, facing away from four people, looking identical.

These four pouches had no fluctuations of magic power at all, appearing merely as illusory surfaces.

Venerable Zidan asked suspiciously: "What are these four things?"

The old man smiled and said: "Choose one of these four pouches, and once chosen, enter the pouch, and you will naturally gain different powers."

"What kind of powers?" Knowing that these four pouches had powers, the Three Great Demon Venerable all showed expressions of joy.

"One pouch is blind, another deaf, one is neither blind nor deaf, and the last one is of clear hearing and sight," the old man said slowly.

Listening to the old man's words, the Three Great Demon Venerable were all shocked and stupified.

One can't see, one can't hear — these aren't powers; they are basically ways to die faster.

However, moments later, Venerable Ghost Valley suddenly flashed his eyes, revealing a hint of understanding, but quickly hid that insight and shouted, "This is nonsense, nonsense. I can't see, can't hear — how can I cross the bridge."

While speaking, Venerable Ghost Valley rushed forward, seeming as though out of anger he wanted to smash the four pouches before him.

However, when he reached the four pouches, he did not immediately act but circled to the front of them, quickly scanning the four pouches with his eyes, then dived headlong into one of them.

Then, the pouch instantly disappeared, shrouding itself on Venerable Ghost Valley.

Seeing this, everyone suddenly understood that Venerable Ghost Valley wasn't trying to destroy the pouches at all; he was attempting to snatch one.

As everyone grew angry, Venerable Ghost Valley turned around, now transformed into a man with hollowed eyes.

Thus, it turned out Venerable Ghost Valley went after the blind pouch.

Instead of choosing other seemingly normal pouches, why did Venerable Ghost Valley go for this blind one?

Venerable Fuqing, her eyes flickering, suddenly showed an expression of sudden realization, then dashed forward, body shaking, immediately diving into another pouch.

That pouch immediately fell upon Venerable Fuqing, and her ears folded instantly.

Thus, Venerable Fuqing chose the deaf pouch.

Seeing this, Venerable Zidan stomped his foot, cursing loudly: "You cunning people."

After cursing, Venerable Zidan's body shook, rushing to the last two pouches, then diving into one of them.

Once the pouch fell upon Venerable Zidan, he showed no change at all.

Thus, Venerable Zidan chose the normal pouch.

The Three Great Demon Venerable all chose their respective pouches, and although Venerable Zidan was somewhat discouraged, seeing Wang Yan still "foolishly" standing there, he felt somewhat gleeful.

Especially Venerable Ghost Valley, who wore an extremely proud expression.

"Haha, this kid is foolish to the bone, standing there like that still."

"Probably he hasn't figured out what's happening yet."

"Kid, do you need me to explain it to you?" Venerable Ghost Valley asked, proud.

Facing the ridicule from the Three Great Demon Venerable, Wang Yan replied indifferently, "Sure, what's the situation?"

Venerable Ghost Valley raised an eyebrow, saying: "Crossing the Iron Lock Bridge is extremely difficult, particularly with the sights being shocking and the sounds distracting to one's heart spirit. Hence, I chose not to see, Venerable Fuqing chose not to hear to avoid these difficulties. And although Venerable Zidan can see and hear, it's only at a normal human level, so he can manage to persist."

Venerable Fuqing continued, "But now, there's only one person left with clear sight and hearing, allowing you to see more clearly and hear more sharply. Your suffering and fear will be magnified several times over. Before even starting, you have already lost."

Listening to the explanation of the three Venerables, Wang Yan smiled gently and said, "Makes sense indeed."

Although Wang Yan verbally praised them, his face showed no sign of distress.

Venerable Fuqing widened her eyes saying, "Even now, you act, let's see how you cry shortly."

Only Venerable Ghost Valley furrowed his brows, somewhat doubtful, and looked towards Wang Yan.

At this moment, the old man who had been standing nearby asked Wang Yan, "If you want to back out now, you can. But once you choose a pouch, you can't reverse your decision."

Wang Yan smiled gently, saying, "I won't retreat."

With that, Wang Yan stepped forward, entering the last pouch.

As the pouch fell upon Wang Yan, his eyes grew brighter.

The old man's face bore a trace of imperceptible admiration, then nodded and said, "Very well, since this is the case, then let the trials begin."