Chapter 004: The Hair Chain, Tuoba Taotian

Rong Tian finally revealed the last card: "Damn it, what a terrible hand!" He angrily slammed the Pai Gow tiles onto the table. Following him, several others shook their heads and discarded their tiles, leaving only two people still looking at their hands.

In this divine talisman of destiny, the naturally occurring fluctuation of spiritual energy is indeed present; however, this fluctuation of spiritual energy is rather weak.

Mu Yi Zhuo and Tuo Ba Tao Tian were also taken aback, both somewhat unwillingly withdrawing their hands together, bowing and saying: "My lord"

The one secretly wielding the meteorite heavy sword completely disregarded the accusations from the surrounding leaders, instead shaking the iron chain, producing a loud clanging sound. The meteorite heavy sword seemed to come to life like a spirit snake, suddenly raising its head and thrusting towards Rong Tian.

The ability to forge chains so finely would astonish even the most formidable warriors.

With a strange cry, Rong Tian swung the heavy iron sword, creating a series of ripples in the air, which arrived before him in the blink of an eye

Wu Luo stepped out of the portal, reflecting on the words of the old demon, yet feeling somewhat puzzled: right near the Soul Climbing Rope? But if the treasure were in the Ruolu Prison, how could it have gone undiscovered?

He slowly retracted the chain, and an object was drawn through a series of chaotic spaces, appearing before Wu Luo

The black giant sword maintained its formidable presence, cleaving through the gambling table where Rong Tian and the others were seated. The Pai Gow tiles placed on the table were instantly crushed to powder by the overwhelming pressure, sending dust swirling into the air and forming a cloud of black mist around the table.

As the time approached, the Taiji diagram remained utterly still. The mocking expression on Mu Yibing's wolf-like face grew increasingly pronounced. If it were not for his apprehension towards Ye Nian'an, he would have likely spoken up to provoke.

"Tuoba, what madness are you up to again?" This seemingly easygoing old man is the warden, who oversees the entire Ruolu Prison under Ye Nian'an's authority

Tuoba Taotian, with one hand lifting the trapped Rong Tian, strode towards the vicinity of the central stone tower. Such a commotion had already alarmed the entire Ruolu Prison, and a group of people was waiting for him outside the stone tower.

This body has not undergone any cultivation, and all the senses are quite dull; therefore, he did not immediately realize that he was holding such an object in his hand

Tuoba Taotian was tall and robust, with a broad chest like a mountain. Dressed as a warrior, he had thick eyebrows like blades, a wide nose, and a broad mouth. At this moment, his face was filled with sternness as he fixed his gaze intently on Rong Tian

Those golden cymbals crashed repeatedly, shattering into pieces, yet they still could not stop the meteorite's heavy sword

However, after a brief moment of excitement, Wu Luo's enthusiasm seemed to be doused by a bucket of cold water, rapidly diminishing.

Tuoba Taotian! Rong Tian gritted his teeth and shouted a name

Wu Luo sighed deeply, reflecting that having obtained the blood of the drought demon in his previous life was already an extraordinary opportunity. How could it be possible for him to possess such a defiant fortune in this life as well

A heart-wrenching scream erupted from Rong Tian, and it seemed that blood was about to spill on the spot

As the two individuals clashed with great momentum, a thunderous roar erupted, causing both to stagger slightly. A fierce wind howled, making their garments flap violently. Behind Tuoba Taotian, a phantom wave towering several dozen zhang surged forth, while Mu Yi, equally filled with fervor, raised an even taller mountain behind him

The deputy warden of Ru Lu Prison, Mu Yizhuo, had a gloomy expression: "Everyone in Ru Lu Prison knows what kind of person Wu Luo is. Such a useless individual, if he dies, so be it. Rong Tian is different from him, so do not confuse the two!"

Compared to the "Drought Demon Blood Burning" from Wu Luo's previous life, this divine talisman of destiny is almost too embarrassing to present to others

Tuoba Taotian, have you lost your mind? How dare you act recklessly even within the Lu prison...

Wuluo found it even more incomprehensible; how could the items preserved within these two treasures be so worthless

The black iron heavy sword is simple and unadorned, and a thick, long black iron chain is connected to the end of the sword's hilt, emanating a strange blood-red glow, with the chain clanking as it collides.

He returned the same way, rising from that jade well, as the ground where the seventy-two enormous beast stone seals were located gradually dimmed. Wuluo, using the remaining light, ascended the Soul Climbing Rope

This grasp, however, yielded nothing! Wu Luo could not help but frown, and after searching around a few more times, still found nothing.

Mu Yi Bing looked indifferent, and dragging it out would only be more beneficial for them, after all, Rong Tian was one of their own

He did not blame the old demon, after all, they were in an adversarial relationship, and they had only met once. Why should he genuinely point out a huge treasure to benefit you?

Rong Tiandanh: "I ... ... "

Once a person has chosen their destined divine symbol, it cannot be changed. This is also the reason why, after the drought demon of the previous life perished, Wu Luo did not choose another destined divine symbol.

Heavenly Mandate Divine Talisman

Everyone knelt down together: "Warden!"

"Do not be anxious." This phrase from Ye Nian'an, amidst a calm atmosphere, emanated waves of spiritual energy, soothing the arguing crowd as if a great river flowed endlessly. Since his arrival, he had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed in meditation, only opening them to utter this one sentence when the two began to quarrel, before promptly closing his eyes again, remaining indifferent to everything around him.

Ye Nian'an, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, radiating brilliance: "Wait a moment!"

Tuoba Taotian was furious, glaring fiercely at the discussing guards, and shouted: "How do you know my brother won't come up!"

What caught his attention was the strand of hair chain and the black box in his hand. He had not examined them closely before, but now, upon closer inspection, Wu Luo was astonished to find that even he could not discern what material the black box was made of. As for the preciousness of the strand of hair chain, it went without saying.

Mu Yizhuo's son, Mu Yibing, is naturally endowed with the "Spirit Jade Wisdom Root," one of the top twenty wisdom roots in the world, and is the foremost individual of the next generation in the Ruolu prison.

After he entered, he gently raised his right hand, and a point of purplish-red light rose from the void. A dark purple destiny talisman slowly rotated, illuminating the entire stone house with a soft glow

Mu Yi let out a cold laugh and strolled forward, his steps imbued with profound meaning. In just a few strides, he shattered the imposing aura of Tuoba Taotian and advanced closer.

The middle-aged man saw Tuoba Taotian and stepped forward, shouting: "Tuoba Taotian, Wu Luo is already dead. Do not ruin the rules of the Ruo Lu prison for the sake of a useless person! If you dare to kill Rong Tian, you know the consequences!"

However, Wu Luodao was resolute in his heart. Since he had made a judgment, he chose to trust his own vision. He strode confidently onto the interlocking platform, counting three hundred sixty steps without a trace of hesitation. With a lift of his left hand, he reached into the void.

Tuoba Taotian disregarded him, lifting him up with one hand and gripping his neck as he strode into the ancient tower

Today happens to be the fifth day, just in time to kill you to commemorate my brother

Surprisingly, Ye Nian'an did not stop him

This is a black box, unremarkable, with no patterns or decorative text on its surface. When Wu Luo held it in his hand, he could not sense any powerful vibrations within. He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed; however, glancing at the shimmering, snake-like strands of the chain in his hand, Wu Luo still held great expectations for the contents of this box

This is the power of the Divine Mandate Talisman

Everyone was frightened into silence by his fierce demeanor, and no one dared to speak. However, they all murmured to themselves, how could Wu Luo possibly come up? If he did, it would be a ghostly affair.

A chill ran through Rong Tian's heart, and he quickly explained, "Brother Tuoba, please, don't be agitated, let me explain..."

Only at https://m.hetushu.com, once Ye Nian'an speaks, Rong Tian will undoubtedly die, so he hurriedly implored Mu Yizhuo. Tuoba Taotian was right; everyone knows that Rong Tian is a subordinate of Mu Yizhuo

The enormous black sword suddenly contracted, transforming into a heavy black iron sword measuring half a zhang in length and two palms in width, which was deeply embedded in the ground with a clang.

... ...

He took the fateful talisman out of the box, only to find it was merely a pitiful piece of yellow paper

Mu Yi's eyes glimmered with a cold light, his hands clasped behind his back, standing firm: "Tuoba Taotian, do you intend to rebel?"

Half an hour had passed, and the guards and servants around, who were waiting to watch the commotion, had begun to grow somewhat impatient, preparing to leave in small groups. Tuoba Taotian let out a furious roar, and the spiritual light and precious flames on his body surged wildly. He brandished the fallen iron heavy sword towards Rong Tian's neck, feigning an intent to strike.

A person stepped into the enormous crack of the stone house, with a disproportionately large left hand gripping a thick iron chain. The right hand, however, was bare, and the arm was covered in strange runes.

The surrounding leaders no longer dared to speak, only able to watch helplessly as the steadfast iron sword shattered the golden cymbals one after another, ultimately binding Rong Tian like a serpent.

Mu Yi was left speechless, although he was determined to protect his confidant, the matter at hand was indeed of great importance, and he did not dare to take the lead.

With his departure, those suppressed and unable to move finally breathed a sigh of relief, each one still in shock. Previously, they had refused to believe in the terror of Tuoba Taotian, always thinking that since they were all leaders, how much could their strengths differ? Today, they truly realized that if Tuoba Taotian did not possess that seventh-grade divine talisman, they could risk everything, and a few of them could indeed hold their own against Tuoba Taotian's heavy iron sword. However, with the seventh-grade divine talisman, Tuoba Taotian could easily suppress all of them. Today, they truly understood that if Tuoba Taotian did not have that seventh-grade divine talisman, they could risk everything, and a few of them could indeed hold their own against Tuoba Taotian's heavy iron sword. However, with the seventh-grade divine talisman, Tuoba Taotian could easily suppress all of them.

Ye Nian'an slowly said from behind: "Tuoba, do not be anxious. If Wu Luo can come up, Rong Tian will not face death; a penalty of three months' salary will suffice."

Here, there is not only the Abyss of the Departed, but also many other spaces. To this day, the righteous path can only confirm the existence of three abysses. In addition to the Abyss of the Departed, there are two others. However, what exists within those two abysses is beyond the knowledge of someone at the level of Wu Luo

At the very top of this stack of squares, which corresponds to the back of the symbol, there are three ancient and elegant seal characters. These characters have been passed down since ancient times, and now, very few people can recognize them. Coincidentally, in his previous life, Wu Luo had specifically studied these characters in order to delve into the "Cang Mang Jing" and is able to recognize them. The three ancient and elegant seal characters are:

A whispering murmur arose around: Can that useless person come up? What a joke, is he more of a genius than Zuo Chenyu? This is clearly Ye Nian'an taking the opportunity to undermine Mu Yizhuo, Rong Tian is undoubtedly doomed

In his previous life, Wu Luo relied on "Drought Demon Blood Burning" to unify the southern border and establish an unparalleled legacy. He naturally understood what a divine talisman of destiny represented.

Many fear Tuoba Taotian, yet some are unafraid. Mu Yibinglang spoke in a chilling tone that belied his age: "Come up? Hmph, everyone present understands that that useless Wuluo could never come up. Having been stuck for so long, even Zuo Chenyu would have succumbed to madness by now. That useless Wuluo must have gone insane from being trapped inside, unable to open the passage to escape, and has likely met a tragic end!"

Mu Yi trembled all over: "Good, good, good, what an arrogant little brat, do you really think that in the Lu prison, no one can deal with you!"

There is no need to say more! Tuoba Taotian, unwavering and resolute, glared at Mu Yizhuo: "Who doesn't know that Rong Tian is your subordinate's dog? He caused the death of my brother, yet you choose to protect him. All of you, step aside! If my brother returns today, that would be one thing; if he does not, I will personally kill Rong Tian and extract his heart to honor my brother Wuluo! No matter who it is, if you wish to stand in my way, first defeat my left hand wielding the heavy sword and my right hand holding the divine talisman!"

The small dark room was enveloped in silence, with everyone fixated on the Pai Gow tiles in their hands, leaving only the sound of breathing and the occasional crackling of the tiles.

Mu Yi Zhuo looked at his son, his eyes filled with satisfaction, and he silently nodded.

A stout, elderly man dressed in a casual cloth shirt and wearing a pair of loafers approached, swaying slightly as he walked with his large hands gently swinging.

With just a single sentence, it convinced Tuoba Taotian and the arrogant Mu Yibinglang, revealing a glimpse of Ye Nian'an's terrifying strength

Mu Yi Zhuo was greatly enraged: "Tuoba Taotian, what do you mean by this?!"

Wuluo waited for a moment longer, then raised his left hand once again, probing into the void. He was immediately filled with disappointment, as he still found nothing!

In fact, this is also a means of the righteous path. If beneath the Lu prison lies an immensely vast void world, or rather, a realm of chaotic space and nothingness.

Wu Luo secretly marveled, realizing that he had stumbled upon a treasure this time; the object connected by the chain must be extraordinary, and the old demon had not deceived him

Such chains are absolutely beyond the current level of the cultivation world to forge

The Destiny Divine Talisman is invaluable. If one can obtain a Destiny Divine Talisman that aligns with their attributes and innate talents, their cultivation will be significantly more effective, and they will be able to maximize the power of the Destiny Divine Talisman, achieving combat strength several times that of practitioners of the same realm

If the Lu Prison was not built by the righteous path, but was merely discovered by chance back in the day, then the righteous path must have exerted great effort to open this ancient relic. After thoroughly scavenging the treasures within, they felt that abandoning it would indeed be a waste, and thus decided to repurpose it for use as a prison

Tuoba Taotian's eyes flickered with a cold light, and his rock-like lips moved slightly: "Did you kill Wu Luo?"

He gazed at the chain in his hand, which was as thin as a hair. Despite its frailty, each iron ring of the chain was still intricately engraved with numerous smaller runes. These runes either collided with one another, sparking and generating a third rune, or one would devour another, releasing countless tiny glimmers of light, transforming into a more exquisite rune. A small chain seemed to resemble a world, possessing its own order and laws.

Fengshen Bang

Tuoba Taotian was furious: "You little brat, what nonsense are you talking about..."

If it were an ordinary person, they would undoubtedly be in a dilemma at this moment, hesitating and unable to move forward, wondering if the old demon is trying to harm them. Perhaps that place is not a treasure but a trap instead

His left hand, from shoulder to palm, is covered by an incredibly thick layer of armor, giving the entire left arm a formidable appearance. At this moment, this left hand is gripping a thick iron chain, and the blood-red light on the chain seems as if it is about to completely incinerate Rong Tian

This doubt just arose, as if it triggered something, and another fragment of memory shattered in his mind, Wu Luo immediately understood.

"But you, you have caused Wu Luo's death!" Tuoba Taotian did not listen to what he said at all and asked again in a blunt manner. His seventh-grade Destiny Divine Talisman hung high above his head, firmly suppressing all the class leaders.

He took the yellow paper again to examine it. The front of the yellow paper was inscribed with runes drawn in vermilion, featuring a rune head at the top and a rune tail at the bottom, also rendered in vermilion.

He withdrew his hand, but inadvertently felt that something was amiss. Wu Luo opened his palm and saw a fine, hair-like light golden chain caught between his fingers.

On the contrary, Tuoba Taotian grew increasingly disappointed and angrier with Rong Tian. He paced back and forth beside the Taiji diagram, extremely restless, occasionally kicking Rong Tian hard, causing him to scream like a pig being slaughtered.

Some people were gloating over the misfortune, some had a gloomy expression, while others were merely spectators, following Tuoba Taotian into the ancient tower. Mu Yizhuo's face was difficult to read, when a boy in splendid attire, around thirteen or fourteen years old, approached him from behind and whispered, "Father, please do not be angry. When I come of age, I will not shy away from confronting Tuoba Taotian. At that time, I will assist you, and we will surely bring that old ghost Ye down from his high horse"

The top layer contains only two squares, and as one moves downward, the number increases. The second layer has four squares, the third layer has eight, and so on. By the ninth layer, there are as many as five hundred and twelve squares, densely packed together. It is clear that they should no longer fit, yet somehow they are harmoniously depicted on the yellow paper.

The time has finally come, and Mu Yibing Lang let out a cold laugh: "The time has come, I said that little waste would never be able to come up, hum hum!"

Tuoba Taotian's expression was grim, lacking the mood to argue with Mu Yibing over the wolf strategy. He simply crossed the meteorite heavy sword in front of everyone and said: "Wait, just wait a moment."

The great battle is imminent, and the guards and foremen, fearing they might suffer collateral damage, hurriedly distanced themselves. At that moment, a voice came from afar: "We are all on the same side, what are you fighting for!"

Everyone was taken aback, and at that moment, a faint rustling sound was heard, and the Tai Chi diagram unexpectedly opened. The unharmed Wu Luo walked up from below

These memories perfectly merge with the current Wu Luo, and he feels a stir in his heart. That old demon should not deceive him. He cannot persuade me, feeling that his face has been greatly damaged, and he must have me come again next time; only then will he have the opportunity to regain some ground.

The material of the destiny talisman is naturally best made from the world's number one sequence, the "Heavenly Divine Jade." At the very least, a ninth-grade destiny talisman should be made from the "Heavenly Divine Wood." However, the destiny talisman before me is merely a piece of yellow paper

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the entire small dark room tightened, and an enormous black sword descended from the sky, crashing down with a thunderous sound, splitting the small dark room, which was built of massive rocks, in half.

Rong Tian had already been forced back several steps by the imposing momentum of that sword from the open house, and he sat down on the ground. Once he clearly saw the plain yet heavy iron sword, he quietly crouched down on the ground, preparing to sneak away

After Ye Nian'an, the other servants, jailers, and foremen in the Lu prison hurried over. Upon hearing Rong Tian's tragic cries, they all understood that Wu Luo would definitely not be able to come up. Both Zuo Chenyi could not hold out for five days, let alone a useless person like Wu Luo

Tuoba Taotian also recognized that Mu Yi Zhuo was a true master. With a flick of his hand, he threw Rong Tian aside, retracting the heavy iron sword and the blood-red chains. With the heavy sword in his left hand and a divine talisman in his right, he stood as if facing a formidable enemy

Who is Wu Luo? Does the old demon have any intentions that can be concealed, so Wu Luo guessed the old demon's thoughts

Rong Tian let out a mournful cry, scrambled to his feet, and repeatedly bowed to Ye Nian'an, saying: "My lord, my lord, spare me, my lord, spare me!"

Ye Nian'an seemed to have known what was going on for a long time, and nodded, saying: "Very well, today is the fifth day. If Wu Luo cannot emerge..."

Tuoba Taotian suddenly shook the iron chain, and with a clang, he threw Rong Tian out. He put away his destiny talisman and strode out.

The Abyss of the Departed is the safest place; until next month, no one would dare to come down. Therefore, Wu Luo boldly opened the black box here.

If one were to speak of its peculiarities, it is that this rune, Wuluo, cannot be deciphered. It appears to be exceedingly complex, yet at the same time, it seems to reduce to simplicity.

This thought only circled in Wu Luo's mind for a moment before he dismissed it. The old demon's actions were utterly meaningless; if he truly intended to harm himself, this should have been a trap. There was nothing here, and stopping for no reason would incur no loss, which did not make sense logically

"Meteoric iron heavy sword! It is that madman Tuoba Taotian!"

The prison guards, who had originally retreated a considerable distance, helplessly stepped back a few more paces.

Is the old demon really toying with me

Tuoba Taotian laughed wildly: "Hahaha! Is my brother's life not a life? Is the life of your lackey the only one that matters?"

The stone steps are referred to as "Soul Climbing Rope" because they are the only connection between the Abyss of the Departed and the ground of the Ruoluy Prison. Rong descended carefully, knowing that once he detached from the Soul Climbing Rope, he would immediately plunge into the boundless void and would never return.

Like ordinary talismans, the Heavenly Mandate Talismans are also categorized into nine grades, with the lowest being the ninth grade and the highest being the first grade. Beyond this, there exists the renowned "Number One in the World" sequence

He was extremely disappointed with that yellow paper talisman. Although it was indeed a talisman of destiny, it could not even be classified as a ninth-grade item, and could only be considered unclassified.

Tuoba Taotian, neither humble nor arrogant, said: "My lord, Tuoba Taotian only seeks a fair judgment—for my brother!"

There were whispers: "Why hasn't it started yet? What are we waiting for? Are we really going to wait for all five days to pass? How could that kid possibly come up?"

"Sir!" Mu Yizhuo stepped forward, just about to speak, when Ye Nian'an gently waved his hand: "You need not be anxious. I have not finished speaking yet. If Wu Luo cannot come up, it is only right for Rong Tian to pay with his life. If I cannot break the rules of Lu Yu, and if Rong Tian sets a precedent, then in the future, no matter who draws that slip, if they go out and capture a mortal to throw in, how am I supposed to handle it?"

Tuoba Taotian was enraged, his arms swung fiercely as he let out a wild roar towards the sky. A surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body, shooting up like a tornado to a height of several dozen zhang. The prison guards, including the two captains, were unable to maintain their footing and could not help but retreat repeatedly.

The Divine Fate Talisman is a peculiar charm that remains incomprehensible even in the present cultivation world. This type of talisman is not crafted by talisman masters, but is naturally born. A cultivator may possess many ordinary talismans, but can only cultivate one Divine Fate Talisman in their lifetime

Damn it, a seventh-rank divine talisman of destiny! One can only wonder how many lifetimes of fortune it took to obtain such a high-level divine talisman of destiny, tsk tsk! Everyone silently cursed, consumed by jealousy.

The surrounding leaders were enraged and took action one after another, and in an instant, seven or eight magical artifacts shot forth, all aimed directly at the meteorite heavy sword

Rong Tian cried out: "Lord Mu Yi, Lord Mu Yi, please save me!"

Everyone entered the stone tower, and Tuoba Taotian stood beside the enormous Taiji diagram like an iron tower, while Rong Tian was bound by his blood-red iron chains, kneeling on the ground

Seventy to eighty prison guards were scattered at the left rear, each appearing as if facing a formidable enemy, preparing their magical treasures and Daoist techniques. Additionally, two squad leaders followed behind a middle-aged man dressed in a brocade robe.

Wu Luo shook his head and turned the yellow paper over, revealing small squares outlined with red thread as fine as a hair on the back side.

As soon as this divine talisman was unleashed, the magical artifacts that were charging forward with great momentum were instantly immobilized by the radiance, unable to move even a fraction.

Countless golden cymbals flew up behind Rong Tian, clashing and striking towards the meteorite heavy sword. The meteorite heavy sword remained unyielding amidst the chaos, steady as a mountain, continuing to thrust towards Rong Tian.

Tuoba Taotian strode in like thunder, forcefully throwing Rong Tian to the ground, and shouted: "Lord Mu Yi, if you intend to use the law to govern Tuoba Taotian, then how should Rong Tian be punished for causing the death of my brother!"