Chapter 008: The Palace in the Box, the Land of Abundance

Mu Yi Zhuo clearly would not deceive him; there must have been some issue in between.

After Wu Luo was taken aback, he immediately discerned that the other party bore no malice. Following that, a wave of immense excitement surged through him: What could it be? Something capable of actively emitting divine thoughts must at least be a top-grade magical treasure or a first-grade destiny talisman

Wu Luo was somewhat surprised, as he now found himself in a resplendent palace, which was entirely unlike the unassuming appearance of the wooden box.

Centered around the Divine Mandate Talisman, complemented by other spiritual talismans to form a "talismanic array," its power far exceeds that of ordinary formations

Wu Luo is still merely at the "Treasure Mountain" realm and has not yet opened the "Nine Palaces". The acupoint in the center of the brow is quite narrow.

He pointed at Wuluo, who was engrossed in eating, with his head nearly buried in the wooden barrel, causing everyone to burst into hearty laughter

Old Six's voice was very loud, and almost everyone, including Wu Luo, heard him: "If you ask me, something must have happened beneath the Abyss of the Departed. That old demon might have already died, posing no threat at all, which is why he could come up safely."

This is akin to a self-proclaimed strong jackal barking provocatively at a lion. The lion, truly disinterested in engaging with an opponent of such a low caliber, inadvertently inflates the jackal's ego, leading it to believe it is powerful, and it barks even more fervently.

By the time Wu Luo had nearly figured out the Investiture of the Gods, the sky was already beginning to brighten. It was then that Wu Luo felt a pang of hunger and exclaimed, "Oh no, if I don't head back soon, I won't even make it in time for breakfast"

The shadow gradually solidified, transforming into a robust man dressed as a warrior with a face covered by a black veil

A flash of yellow light appeared, and the Investiture of the Gods vanished in place. At the same time, within the dark void of Wu Luo's forehead, a point of yellow light emerged, and the Investiture of the Gods stood peacefully.

Failed? Could it be because I entered the gates of the Ruoluy prison

For example, if one opens a cave and swallows half of the opponent but suddenly closes it, one can rely on the irresistible power of space to forcibly cut the opponent in half

Another divine thought emerged: the conferral of the divine status has been established

Unexpectedly, as fresh blood dripped onto the wooden box, a force instantly drew Wu Luo entirely inside. The wooden box closed automatically with a click and settled calmly on the table.

The mouths of the eight divine dragons opened and closed, releasing a mist of bewildering void, which sprayed outside the palace, obscuring Wu Luo's view of what lay beyond.

He instinctively shrank back, and immediately felt the anomaly at the door

However, as soon as the Fengshen Bang approached, the Hanjia immediately retreated without a word, demonstrating that this seemingly ordinary divine talisman of destiny is indeed extraordinary

Mu Yi nodded slightly, affectionately stroking his son's head: "Indeed, this is a heavenly destiny talisman. Father will certainly fulfill what he has promised you."

Mu Yi Zhuo's expression was extremely grim, gritting his teeth: "I never expected that in the Lu prison, there would still be someone daring enough to stir up trouble under the nose of the Tai Sui!"

This time it was also achieved effortlessly, the Investiture of the Gods is incredibly mysterious, seemingly only requiring the confirmation of Wu Luo's identity, unlike the Hair Lock Chain which necessitates Wu Luo's blood to sustain it

He hurriedly put away the Investiture of the Gods and exited from that palace

At this moment, he could not care about much else, only hoping that this wooden box was indeed a magical treasure, to be used to conceal his own aura after performing a blood sacrifice on it

Xing Lao Liu waved his hand, fiddling with the enormous copper hammer in his grasp, unconcerned: "So what if I drew the short straw? Even that useless one can come up safely. Am I really worse than that useless one? Ridiculous!"

In the past, Wu Luo, although under the care of Tuoba Taotian, found that Tuoba Taotian was deeply engrossed in his cultivation and had no time to communicate with him. Whenever Wu Luo faced bullying or encountered unhappy events, he could only confide in the two stone beasts, which led him to become even more reliant on them psychologically.

He immediately responded in his mind: Yes

Wuluo's arrival in this land of abundance is distinct from that of others

After having breakfast, Mu Yibing routinely went to greet his father.

Wu Luo has yet to locate the source of that divine thought. As he watched the man in black take out the jade tablet and prepare to enter the Ruolu Prison, suddenly another divine thought emerged: the target's life token is about to lose control, should it be sealed immediately?

Mu Yi Zhuo spoke with malice, yet his heart was filled with immense pain. This divine talisman of destiny was obtained through the use of a secret power he had trained in privately, at the cost of thirty-nine warriors.

Mu Yi Zhuo turned the black jade box over and over, but there was no trace of the Destiny Talisman. His expression changed drastically as he turned the entire study upside down, yet he still could not find that Destiny Talisman

Conversely, among the five hundred and twelve boxes at the bottom, one has already been filled with something

He laughed loudly at Wu Luo just like everyone else. Someone nearby kindly reminded him, "Lao Liu, you were the one who drew the quota for this month's 'Lurking in the Moonlight Abyss' yesterday, yet you still mock that kid..."

Certainly, those who possess the Destiny Divine Talisman are undoubtedly the fortunate ones in the realm of cultivation; among one thousand cultivators, it is rare to find even one who possesses the Destiny Divine Talisman

This period of waiting, even for Wu Luo, whose heart of Dao has been tempered through two lifetimes and countless trials, is filled with unease and anxiety, as time stretches on endlessly

He eagerly opened the black jade box, only to be stunned: "Father, where is the Destiny Divine Talisman?"

There is a child who, despite being somewhat foolish and naive, possesses a heart full of sincerity. Engaging in conversation with them alleviates much loneliness.

The person was completely enveloped in a black robe, accompanied by a black cloak. Moreover, it was unclear what kind of spell had been used to completely conceal their presence, making it impossible to discern who they truly were

He summoned the Investiture of the Gods once again, and indeed, his drought demon blood had shrunk significantly, embedding itself into one of the four squares on the back of the second-grade divine general.

Wu Luo pressed his palms together, placing the "List of Deities" divine talisman between his hands. He silently recited a few incantations in his heart, and indeed, a beam of light was projected forth. A talisman appeared before Wu Luo, suspended in the void, slowly rotating under the control of a mysterious force

At the prison cafeteria, the guards once again witnessed the spectacular sight of Wu Luo with a bucket of rice. This had seemingly become a fixed source of entertainment for everyone during their three daily meals. Watching the fool amuse himself, the crowd was in high spirits and each had a few more bowls of rice.

Do you really think this glutton can compare to Zuo Chenyu? Don't joke around. This fool isn't even worthy to carry my shoes, let alone be compared to Zuo Chenyu

It is important to understand that the drought demon's blood fire is indeed the foremost sequence in the world. Even in death, it remains unyielding in the face of the old demon's "verbal condemnation of the world." It is precisely for this reason that Wuluo does not fear the old demon's eloquent speech.

Wu Luo glanced at it and confirmed that this was a destiny talisman made from the naturally divine wood. He could no longer suppress the overwhelming joy in his heart and laughed three times towards the sky: "Hahaha! Old thief of heaven, you never expected that I would actually obtain such a defiant divine treasure. You want to bring about my demise, but I will not let you have your way, hahaha!"

Mu Yi Bing Lang exclaimed: "Thank you, Father!"

If this Destiny Talisman were to fall into the hands of Mu Yibinglang, it would at most serve as a storage space for materials. However, Wuluo has various methods to utilize the cave-type Destiny Talisman for combat

Therefore, Wu Luo was particularly excited to obtain this Heavenly Mandate Talisman.

Wu Luo naturally did not take these people's mockery to heart, continuing to act according to his own principles

However, whether this wooden box is a magical treasure remains unclear, even to Wu Luo himself

Mu Yi Zhuo took a black jade box from a hidden compartment in the desk and handed it to Mu Yi Bing Lang: "Open it and take a look." Mu Yi Bing Lang was filled with wild joy: "Father, could it be..."

At this moment, Wu Luo was no longer concerned about hunger, carefully playing with the Investiture of the Gods list, and also clarifying the newly acquired "Heavenly Mandate Talisman of the Land of Abundance".

However, at this moment, Wu Luo, who was inside the wooden box, was quite astonished. At the moment when the warrior presented the black jade box with both hands, a sudden thought flashed through Wu Luo's mind: "A decree for conferral has been discovered, do you wish to confer it?"

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Sir, in regard to this matter, we have lost thirty-nine brothers. If the higher-ups inquire about it, how should we respond?

Jade is used as bricks, and gold serves as pillars

After he entered, the two stone-carved divine beasts revealed a fleeting smile of relief. Above the enormous stone doors of the Lu prison, which stood thirty zhang high, were still the two fierce and glaring divine beasts, the Bian, who preside over the punishments of the world, with iron faces devoid of partiality and unyielding to human emotions

When the conferral of divinity was established, the man in black had already pressed the jade tablet against the gate of the Ruolu Prison. Immediately afterward, a vortex of spiritual energy surged forth, pulling the man in black inside

Wu Luo sensed that someone was about to emerge, and he became even more puzzled: Was it not just a figment of my imagination? Was that stone beast deliberately trying to remind me?

Mu Yi Zhuo saw him, and a faint smile appeared on his sinister face as he beckoned, "Wolf Soldier, come here."

Unexpectedly, as Wu Luo was eating heartily, a foot suddenly flew in and with a bang, kicked his wooden bucket away

How powerful is the Heavenly Mandate Divine Talisman? Just looking at Wu Luo's previous life, he was originally an obscure little cultivator, but after obtaining "Drought Fiend Blood Burning," he suddenly rose to become the Emperor of the Southern Wilderness, which speaks volumes.

Wu Luo felt somewhat anxious; at this moment, he had vaguely guessed something, and he became extremely tense.

Xing Lao Liu is not a good person either; he is a gambling companion of Rong Tian. In the past, he often bullied Wu Luo together with Rong Tian. One time, when Wu Luo overslept and was late for his shift, Xing Lao Liu did not say anything at that moment. However, after Wu Luo finished his shift that day, Xing Lao Liu beat him mercilessly, leaving him bedridden for three days before he could get up.

A dark vortex appeared at the entrance, followed by a person emerging from outside the door

After a while, several prison guards walked in. The cafeteria was already crowded. Upon seeing Wu Luo, the guards frowned and approached together

Mu Yi Zhuo immediately became alert: In this prison of Rolu, could it be that the person who can achieve such a feat in front of me is him

Mu Yibinglang has been in a good mood these past few days. He has a vague feeling that he is on the verge of a breakthrough, just one thin layer of paper away, and a single poke would suffice to break through.

Yes, Father

Originally, this was the realm of the already deceased "Drought Demon Blood Burned"; as soon as the Investiture of the Gods entered, the Drought Demon Blood Burned was immediately pushed aside.

This is a Ninth-Rank Divine Talisman of Destiny. Do not underestimate it merely because it is a 'lowly' Ninth-Rank. Once this Divine Talisman of Destiny is unleashed, even the Nine Great Heavenly Gates will have to tear away their hypocritical facade and send people to fight for it.

The sealing has been successfully completed. Obtained the second-grade divine general, Hán Bà, Bloodburn.

Through a window of the palace, Wu Luo was able to see clearly outside

Mu Yi Zhuo was taken aback: "It's right inside..." Mu Yi Bing Lang raised the box in front of him, revealing it to be completely empty. Mu Yi Zhuo's expression changed dramatically: "It can't be! I brought it myself last night; it was clearly inside. How could it possibly..."

Xing Laoliu drank the entire jar of wine in front of him, then with a loud slap, smashed the table and books to pieces. He stood up, exuding a bandit-like aura, and hoisted a copper hammer onto his shoulder, declaring: "We are off!"

Every individual must use their identity jade token to enter or exit Ru Prison, including the warden, Ye Nian'an. Each person's identity jade token is uniquely linked to them; even if someone else possesses the token, they cannot gain entry.

Wuluo sensed that someone was approaching, but what did it have to do with him? With such a large table, it was no problem for seven or eight people to sit down. Wuluo occupied one seat, and there were only three guards who arrived, so they could easily find a place to sit.

Wu Luo was taken aback: Have you discovered something again

Wu Luo was momentarily taken aback, overwhelmed with emotions. He had never given up hope, always feeling that his drought demon, Xue Fen, would not die without a trace. Now it seemed that Xue Fen was indeed alive; otherwise, the Investiture of the Gods would certainly not have conferred a title upon it.

After he finished speaking, he raised the jade tablet and entered the Ruolu prison

Every cultivator, regardless of their level of attainment, can possess at most one Destiny Talisman. This is a law of the cultivation world that has never been broken.

A peculiar wave emanated from Wu Luo's body. When this wave was released from him, Wu Luo could still sense it; however, once it departed from his body, he could no longer perceive it.

He was initially somewhat concerned that this divine talisman of destiny was not of the mainstream, and thus was unwilling to regard it as his own life talisman. However, at this moment, he had no more reservations. He immediately sat down in this palace, bit his finger again, and according to the method of blood sacrifice, thoroughly refined the "List of Deities" into his own life talisman.

The wooden box is indeed extraordinary, as the black-clad man's consciousness did not detect the slightest anomaly

If it were for the future of his son, Mu Yizhuo would willingly take this risk. However, now that it has benefited someone else, Mu Yizhuo wishes he could immediately drag that person out and tear them to pieces.

Mu Yi Zuo gently waved his hand and said: "Bing Lang, you should return first. This matter must not be disclosed to anyone!"

Above the lofty dome, eight tails of divine dragons, each of a different color, intertwine with one another, facing in different directions, forming a dominant beam that supports the entire hall

Mu Yi Bing Lang was extremely disappointed: "Father, what on earth is going on?"

At one side of the table sat several individuals, among them a burly man with a robust physique. One of his arms and shoulders was completely exposed, while a full wolf pelt draped over the other shoulder, secured at the waist with a crimson belt, giving him an imposing appearance. At the feet of the burly man lay an octagonal bronze hammer, the size of a wine barrel. He drank heartily from his cup while effortlessly swinging the hammer as if it were a rattle.

The man in black pointed to his heart, indicating that he was aware of the situation, and then waved his hand towards the warrior. The warrior dared not speak further, and after becoming ethereal, slowly sank into the ground and disappeared.

The man in black stepped on the small mound and looked around.

The issue is that those secret powers do not belong to him; rather, they are resources, techniques, and manpower provided by the higher-ups, enabling him to oversee their cultivation.

Indeed, indeed! Wu Luo excitedly held the "List of Deities" with hands that trembled slightly: "The sixth-grade talisman treasure, the hairpin chain, and the wooden box that can conceal all auras—these two precious items are merely containers for the 'List of Deities.' The List of Deities must be extraordinary, just as expected!"

Having lost thirty-nine individuals, once discovered by the higher authorities, Mu Yizhuo would immediately face grave danger

At this moment, someone had stolen out of the Ruolu Prison, which was clearly abnormal. However, given Wuluo's current level, anyone casually emerging from the Ruolu Prison could easily eliminate him. As he watched, a spiritual energy funnel gradually formed above the large door, and the person inside was about to come out. In a moment of desperation, Wuluo bit his fingertip, drew out a wooden box from his bosom, and dripped his blood onto it.

Wuluo has become wiser now, and in the future, the time he can come will likely be limited

A flash of inspiration struck Wu Luo's mind: Fate talisman?!

At the moment of his disappointment, a divine thought once again conveyed: "The sealing has been successful. You have obtained the Ninth-Rank Divine General 'Heavenly Capital'."

Wuluo does not feel the animosity from Mu Yibinglang towards him; rather, he finds it quite amusing. Wuluo is well aware of how lofty his own future is, while Mu Yibinglang, in his lifetime, would probably be content just to ascend to the position of warden.

However, this divine thought entered Wu Luo's mind without any hindrance, completely disregarding Wu Luo's powerful primordial soul

At noon, Wu Luo was calling out to himself, as mealtime could not be delayed. He strode towards the cafeteria, grabbed a bucket of rice, and occupied a table by himself to eat heartily.

He issued the order to confer the title with skepticism, and indeed, after a moment of releasing a divine aura, the drought demon, which had been pushed into a corner, vanished.

The man in black outside has already surveyed everything in the vicinity and found nothing unusual, so he turned and walked towards the main gate of the Ruolu Prison

The man in black stood at the entrance of the Ru prison for less than a tea's worth of time when suddenly the ground shifted, forming a small mound of earth. Immediately thereafter, a figure that seemed almost ethereal emerged from beneath.

As for whether there is enough time, Wu Luo can no longer afford to worry about it; he is treating a dead horse as if it were alive.

He spoke these words and suddenly felt a sense of emotion himself. Sitting cross-legged beneath the two stone beasts, he murmured: "Uncle must have realized, right? Wu Luo'er is no longer the same as before. Wu Luo'er is not foolish anymore, and I fear that life in the future will be quite splendid. However, the time I can spend with you two uncles will become increasingly scarce. I know you must be happy for me, but Wu Luo'er feels a bit guilty in his heart, sigh..."

Adult

Immediately following was a wave of astonishment: the drought demon, known for its blood-burning abilities, was actually just a second-tier divine general, not even a first-tier one

The warrior, emerging from underground, presented a black jade box with both hands. The man in black opened the box, took a look, nodded in satisfaction, and then turned to leave

Wu Luo quickly took out the personal possession of the non-entry grade destiny talisman, an inconspicuous piece of yellow paper, with three characters on the talisman: Fengshen Bang

The appearance of the Bian is fierce and menacing, coupled with the overwhelming aura of this Lu prison that pierces the sky. In this dark night, even Wu Luo, who is fearless, was genuinely taken aback.

Wuluo's primordial soul has undergone reincarnation and rebirth, making it powerful and resilient. If someone were to launch a primordial soul attack against Wuluo at this moment, even if the opponent is a highly esteemed and formidable being, Wuluo, as a mere practitioner at the Qi Perception realm, would certainly not come to any harm.

However, no one has ever been able to form a complete array of talismans using all the Heavenly Mandate talismans, yet Wu Luo has been granted such an opportunity

Wu Luo heard their discussions, and a cruel smile flashed across his face

The man in black gave a faint nod, not saying a word, merely extending his hand

After chatting for quite a while, as dawn was approaching, Wu Luo finally stood up, patted his backside, and said: "Uncles, I will come to visit you again next time, and I will go in to grab some food."

Only the consciousness of the man in black swept over

All the prison guards are aware of the mystery surrounding the Lu Prison. If any unusual occurrences were to happen in the Abyss of Separation, no one would be surprised. Therefore, the statement made by Old Six of the Execution Department received unanimous agreement from everyone—otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how this fool managed to come back alive.

In the corner, Mu Yibing coldly glared at Wu Luo after finishing his meal, and then left quietly.

Wu Luoping took great advantage of Mu Yizhuo without any sense of guilt. In the morning, he was cultivating in his small room. With the help of the jade essence soul, he had already reached the peak of the Qi perception realm. With just a thin layer of paper, he could cross the threshold of Qi perception and enter the enlightenment realm.

Within his元魂, the memories of this body gradually began to take effect, becoming particularly close to these two stone sculptures

As his gaze swept across, the grass on the ground all lay flat, the large trees silently bent under pressure, and stones the size of grinding discs gently swayed; once his gaze passed, everything returned to normal

If someone as useless as him can come back alive, what am I afraid of

For instance, one could extract the spiritual energy of a certain great river or a certain great mountain in the cave world and launch a single, powerful attack against the enemy—this is impossible in the external world. However, the master is the supreme ruler of the cave world and can dictate the order of the small thousand worlds, making this easily achievable.

They have come from endless ages, guarding this relic without a moment's respite. This pair of ancient primordial souls may be immensely powerful, unmatched by anyone, yet they must be profoundly lonely

For instance, if one cannot counter the opponent's attack, one can open the vast realm and swallow it whole. Within this realm, the space is immensely expansive; no matter how fierce the attack may be, it will ultimately be completely consumed within this world.

The jade plaque was affixed to the main door, and Wu Luo suddenly took it back. He stood at the entrance, beneath the two stone carvings of the mythical beasts, and respectfully bowed, saying: "Thank you, my two esteemed uncles, for your life-saving grace, which I shall never forget. It has been a long time since I last had a chat with you both."

Before Wu Luo took this wooden box, it was also for precautionary measures. If Li Qingyu were to capture the aura of the hair chain and truly follow the clues back, he would lock the hair chain inside the wooden box. This wooden box seems capable of isolating all auras, which is something he discovered after his research

No one believes that Wu Luo is truly extraordinary, and even if someone feels something is amiss, they will deliberately ignore it. After all, no one can easily accept that a previously weak person, whom they used to bully at will, has suddenly become a genius

Upon reflection, Wu Luo also understood that the previous owner of this body had regarded the two stone beasts as a means of emotional solace. How could these two stone beasts not serve a similar purpose?

However, he ultimately possesses the mindset of a formidable leader; the more critical the moment, the calmer he becomes. He reflects thoroughly on the ins and outs of the situation, leaving no stone unturned, and finds no flaws.

Wu Luo was still marveling at the power of the Investiture of the Gods when another divine thought arrived: a fate talisman suitable for conferral has been discovered. Should it be conferred?

Generally, storage treasures for cultivators can hold no more than a mountain at most. Those storage treasures that can evolve into cave heavens are extremely rare in the cultivation world, with only a handful classified as top-tier. In contrast, this Heavenly Mandate Divine Talisman is merely of the ninth rank, yet it possesses the same efficacy as a first-tier treasure, demonstrating the formidable power of the Heavenly Mandate Divine Talisman

Moreover, this "Land of Abundance" is a rare cave-type divine talisman. Upon opening it, one finds a small world within. As the owner's cultivation continues to advance, this cave will ultimately evolve into a small thousand worlds. Everything from the secular world is available here.

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He immediately understood: Could it be the drought demon's blood burning?

It is just a wooden box, yet Wu Luo would never underestimate this wooden box. He cautiously placed the wooden box into the Land of Abundance and, after leaving the small dark room, prepared to return.

At that time, Tuoba Taotian was in seclusion, and Wuluo did not want Tuoba Taotian to get into trouble. Therefore, after recovering from his injuries, he never brought up the matter again

In this lifetime, Wu Luo is astute and intelligent. Considering several events, Wu Luo has already concluded that these two stone beasts must be extraordinary; however, they are unwilling to reveal their identities, and Wu Luo does not intend to expose them.