Chapter 113: Bestowing the Scarlet Moon Curse!

“Correct!”

The disciple laughed. “The technique I cultivate is of the fire attribute. This Blazing Fire martial art is something I will definitely master!”

He spoke with overflowing confidence.

Lu Jin glanced at him and shook his head slightly. “Good luck.”

He did not say anything more. Everyone had their own secrets; perhaps this was simply a tribulation the man had to face.

Just then, the disciple spoke again. “Brother Lu Jin, my name is Wei Zilong. I witnessed your methods back at the Eight Desolations Blood Dragon Altar. I truly admire you!”

Lu Jin smiled and nodded but remained silent.

Wei Zilong did not press further. He turned back to the carvings on the wall, sat cross-legged, and entered a state of comprehension.

Wei Zilong?

Lu Jin’s brow furrowed as if he had just remembered something.

 Is he also from the Sanctuary?

The name had been on the list Chu Tianxiong gave him.

The Sect Master certainly has a wide reach… unfortunately, this Wei Zilong is being a bit too overconfident…

Wei Zilong had just warned Lu Jin not to be overconfident, yet he was the one walking blindly into a dangerous situation. Lu Jin frowned inwardly.

“If you encounter red flames during your comprehension, avoid them as much as possible. Otherwise, you might succumb to cultivation deviation.”

Lu Jin’s calm voice drifted into Wei Zilong’s ears.

Wei Zilong’s brow twitched. He turned to look at Lu Jin, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Lu Jin did not linger. He continued walking forward.

Wei Zilong was stunned, and as the other disciples noticed Lu Jin’s movements, their expressions shifted as well.

“Is that guy, Lu Jin, planning to go straight for the most powerful technique?”

“As expected of a true genius, his actions are extraordinary!”

“Wait, that’s not right. It doesn’t look like he’s planning to comprehend anything at all?”

“He actually walked right out of the corridor???”

Lu Jin walked from the entrance of the corridor all the way to the exit with his hands behind his back. It seemed as though not a single technique on those walls was worthy of his attention.

“This…” Yan Mo’s willow-like brows drew close , her eyes filled with confusion.

At that moment, the disciple who had been leading them appeared in front of Lu Jin. He looked at Lu Jin with a cold sneer.

“You have been disqualified. You can only go to Laborer Peak and become a laborer disciple.”

His voice was thick with disdain, even bordering on blatant contempt.

In the past, there had been disciples who acted like this. Every single one of them had been treated as if they had forfeited. Not having the courage to attempt comprehension meant they were undoubtedly trash.

Lu Jin gave a cold snort. “There is no need for me to spend time comprehending techniques that I can master with a single glance.”

The guide’s expression shifted. “Are you saying you can learn the techniques here just by looking at them?”

Lu Jin nodded.

“Impossible!” The disciple narrowed his eyes. “I cannot even comprehend half of the techniques in here. Kid, what kind of place do you think this is? Do you think you’re still in that tiny little sect of yours?”

Lu Jin didn’t even look at him. His aura suddenly surged.

A wave of Spiritual Qi erupted, rushing above his head in the blink of an eye. Instantly, it transformed into five phantom animal shapes.

Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Crane, and Leopard!

“What? That is the Five Monster God Fist! You actually mastered it?”

The guide’s face turned white in an instant . His previous disdain was completely replaced by profound shock.

The other disciples looked over as well, their eyes wide with astonishment.

“That is a high-tier Heaven Grade technique! Senior Brother Lu Jin can cultivate it after just one look? What kind of heaven-defying talent is this?”

“So he wasn’t being overconfident… he actually has the ability…”

Wei Zilong’s gaze was complicated. Recalling Lu Jin’s earlier warning, he suddenly felt a sense of realization.

“Are there any higher-level ones? Or perhaps, is there a challenge I can take to enter the Inner Sect directly once I’ve mastered it?”

As soon as these words left Lu Jin’s mouth, everyone’s expression changed once more.

He actually wanted to enter the Inner Sect directly!

The guide was even more startled. “There is such a challenge, but as of right now, you are not yet qualified to attempt it.”

Lu Jin frowned. “What qualifications are required?”

“You must accept the Ancestor’s baptism!”

“The Ancestor? A baptism from the Blood Moon Ancestor?”

The disciple nodded. “Since you want to challenge for a spot in the Inner Sect, you must follow the rules of the Blood Moon Holy Land. Follow me!”

After speaking, the disciple sent out a transmission talisman. Simultaneously, a nearby portal began to glow with an orange light, slowly opening before the two of them.

A thick, pungent scent of blood assaulted their senses.

Behind this door was the very space Lu Jin had previously probed with his spiritual force.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

At that moment, several figures leapt out from unknown locations and vanished into that space.

They were as fast as lightning, and each one possessed a cultivation that was deep and unfathomable.

Could it be that I will see the Blood Moon Ancestor today?

Lu Jin did not know what they were planning. He followed the disciple through the portal, and the door slammed shut behind them with a deafening boom.

Once inside, Lu Jin’s expression grew a bit more serious. In this completely foreign environment, facing five incredibly powerful entities, he could not remain entirely calm.

The five figures before him were all in the Purple Mansion Realm!

“Han Li, are you talking about him?”

The group consisted of four men and one woman. Among the men were two burly warriors and two elders. The woman was a mature, charming lady.

One of the elders looked at the guide, Han Li, and asked the question.

Han Li immediately nodded like a chicken pecking at grain. “Reporting to the Elder, it is him! He wishes to challenge the ultimate mode!”

The expressions of the five individuals shifted slightly, but they said nothing more.

“Very well. This Elder shall first test your combat strength!”

Boom!

As soon as the elder finished speaking, a terrifying surge of spiritual power erupted from his body. It formed a flying sword that pierced directly toward Lu Jin!

He struck without hesitation, his speed incredible and his lethality staggering.

Lu Jin’s eyes darkened. He knew the man was testing his trump cards, yet he merely waved his hand with casual indifference.

A similar burst of spiritual power erupted from his body, instantly sweeping the long sword aside and reducing it to a mere aftershock.

“Hmm?”

The faces of everyone present changed drastically.

“Impressive, boy! Elder Bai is a powerhouse at the 2nd Transformation of the Purple Mansion Realm. For you to neutralize such an attack instantly means you are indeed qualified for the challenge!”

“In that case, Elders, let us begin. The rules must be followed!”

The elder who spoke suddenly took on a sinister expression.

At the same time, thick clouds of blood-colored Qi erupted from the bodies of the other elders.

The entire space became eerie and distorted.

“New disciple, what is your name?”

“Lu Jin.”

“Lu Jin, is it? Are you willing to forever submit to the supreme sovereign of the Blood Moon Holy Land, the Blood Moon Ancestor?”

Lu Jin frowned.

He replied casually, “This disciple is willing.”

“Good!”

“Since you are willing, this Elder shall now bestow upon you the Scarlet Moon Curse, personally crafted by the Ancestor!”

The moment the words “Scarlet Moon Curse” were spoken, Lu Jin’s expression changed violently.

This malicious thing had appeared again!

And this time, they intended to use it to ensnare him?

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Footnotes:

TN1: Cultivation Deviation (走火入魔): A state where internal energy runs rampant, often leading to insanity or death.

TN2: Blood Moon Ancestor (血月老祖): The supreme leader mentioned in the text.