Capítulo 1281: Chapter 1279: Divine Level Ring and Sage Costume
Jiang Liu quietly stayed hidden in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, where even the fairies tending to the flowers were at the Returning Void Realm, or even Divinity Transformation Realm in terms of cultivation level, making it naturally impossible for them to detect Jiang Liu lurked in the shadows.
Concealed in the dark, Jiang Liu could hear these fairies discussing the downfall of the Empress. They whispered among themselves.
After all, in name, the Empress was the leader of the female immortals and the owner of this Glycyrrhiza Garden.
However, Jiang Liu wasn’t too interested in the fairies’ discussions. At this moment, his mind was focused on himself.
First of all, the most important was the so-called power of the Karmic Curse. Not only had the Evil Corpse dropped 3 levels directly, but even Jiang Liu had also dropped 1 level.
Previously Jiang Liu’s cultivation level had reached 88, but it fell to 87.
“Earlier, when I killed Maitreya Buddha, my level didn’t drop, so the decrease due to killing the Empress shouldn’t be because of her identity!” Jiang Liu silently mused, seeing his level fall to 87.
Furthermore, the Evil Corpse dropped 3 levels, whereas I only dropped 1. Is it because the one striking was the Evil Corpse, so he lost more?
Or perhaps both had the same Experience Points deducted, but because his level was higher, the corresponding Experience Points lowered him just 1 level, but the Evil Corpse lost 3?
Well, whether directly deducting levels or Experience Points, it’s not important.
The fact remains, due to assassinating the Empress, the Evil Corpse and I both dropped levels, and that’s undeniable.
“Karmic Curse? So ultimately, it lies in karma?” After pondering for a while, Jiang Liu sighed inwardly.
Jiang Liu has guessed why both he and the Evil Corpse’s levels dropped.
Talking about karma, where is the karma between the Empress and me?
The most significant is probably the Map of Mountains and Rivers, right?
No matter the reason, the Empress lent me the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and over the years, delving into its scenarios has greatly enhanced the cultivation level of my master and disciples.
Thus, from a certain perspective, I owe karma to the Empress, which makes sense?
“So it is true; in this mythological world, karma truly exists!” After thinking for a moment, Jiang Liu sighed.
The so-called karma means favors must be repaid?
For example, if I owe karma to the Empress, if someone else killed the Empress, it wouldn’t matter to me; as she died, this karma vanished.
But, if I kill the Empress myself, that’s not acceptable! The karma activates directly, causing both my and the Evil Corpse’s levels to drop.
Upon understanding this point, Jiang Liu comprehended that despite the drop in levels being an inevitable reality, achieving the assassination of the Empress was worthwhile.
With the Empress, such a Quasi-Saint level powerhouse gone, the Heavenly Court’s power would certainly decline.
Moreover, killing the Empress wasn’t without gain.
First, regarding wealth, 350,000 money was no small fortune to Jiang Liu, enabling him to purchase quality items from the mall system.
And 4.2 billion Experience Points?
“Originally, Maitreya Buddha’s level was higher than the Empress’s, but his Experience Points were less? Seems like due to status boosts, there are extra Experience Points rewards? The Empress’s extra Experience Points surpass Maitreya Buddha’s?”
In conclusion, Jiang Liu recalled the Daluo Golden Immortal level maiden beside the Empress.
With the Empress killed, this maiden vanished too? After thinking, Jiang Liu suspected she might have been either the Good or Evil Corpse of the Empress?
It’s reasonable that upon the main body’s death, the three corpses would vanish as well, explaining this occurrence, right?
With the Empress’s Quasi-Saint cultivation, manifesting a corpse with Daluo Golden Immortal power is reasonable?
Of course, what drew Jiang Liu’s attention most was the items in the package space.
This time after successfully killing the Empress, many items burst forth; though most seemed relatively useless to Jiang Liu, some were worthwhile.
Firstly, Jiang Liu took out a crimson ring, with his divine sense sensing powerful energy within. As Jiang Liu gazed, the corresponding Attribute Information appeared.
Ring of the Overlord Contract (Divine Level): Level 85 required, Attack Power +36 million. Special Effect: Temporarily boosts self-level by +5 for 3600 seconds, 3-day Cooldown Time, never wears out.
A Divine Level quality ring is precisely what Jiang Liu needs now.
Not to mention the 36 million Attack Power addition, but especially for the ring’s Special Effect, which amazed Jiang Liu.
Currently, his level is 87; using the Special Effect would raise him to level 92 for an hour, wouldn’t it?
This is genuinely a Quasi-Saint Level cultivation!
At critical moments, it’s still very useful. For example, when using the Immortal-Slaying Sword or the Godslaying Spear, you need to purchase equipment experience vouchers in advance. But if you use this special effect, you can save on buying the experience vouchers, right?
Aside from this Divine Level quality ring, there’s also a piece of clothing that looks semi-transparent.
After Jiang Liu took out the clothing, the relevant attribute information appeared before his eyes.
Sage Costume (consumable): After use, it can randomly transform you into the appearance of a certain Saint, making it indistinguishable from the real, lasting for 3600 seconds.
“What a fine item!” Looking at this semi-transparent piece of clothing, Jiang Liu secretly marveled in his heart.
Transforming into the appearance of a Saint doesn’t even require action. Just showing the form is enough to make people terrified, right?
The only troublesome part is that it randomly changes into the appearance of a Saint.
“The others are fine, but what if I randomly transform into the appearance of Goddess Nvwa after using it? Is the system trying to make me wear women’s clothing, turning me into a cross-dressing lord?”
Initially, Jiang Liu thought this Sage Costume was an extremely powerful treasure, but thinking he might turn into the appearance of Goddess Nvwa, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He quickly shook his head, tossing those thoughts out of his mind.
Just thinking the picture was too beautiful, he couldn’t bear to look directly at it!
Aside from this Sage Costume and Overlord Contract ring, there was also an Epic Level equipment and several other tools and materials, which weren’t of much use to Jiang Liu.
Not in a hurry to leave the Heavenly Court, and unable to leave, Jiang Liu quietly stayed in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, assessing the items in his pocket space and pondering how to proceed with the situation.
Empress has already fallen, one of the three Quasi-Saints has been buried, and next, should it be Maitreya Buddha of the Buddhist Sect?
The Heavenly Court has lost a Quasi-Saint. The Buddhist Sect can’t get special treatment, can it?
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Let’s not talk about Jiang Liu’s mindset in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, the Jade Emperor, upon seeing Empress’s corpse, quickly took it and rushed towards Ksitigarbha Cave.
In recent years, whenever an Immortal or Buddha dies, Ksitigarbha never shows mercy, immediately arranging for reincarnation.
The Jade Emperor was genuinely worried that if he went late, he might not be able to save her in time.
The Netherworld houses souls and ghosts, and with the arrival of the Great Jade Emperor, golden brilliance radiated from him.
It was as if in a place eternally dark, a scorching sun had appeared, instantly scaring countless ghosts into fleeing.
Even Bullhead and Horseface, and Black and White Impermanence dared not look directly at the Jade Emperor’s form.
The dignified Great Jade Emperor actually appearing in the Netherworld? These Ghost Messengers didn’t need to think too much to guess the reason for his visit.
After all, the matter of Empress’s recent fall could truly be said to shake the heavens and cry the ghosts.
Sure enough, after arriving at the Underworld, the Great Jade Emperor didn’t hesitate, directly rushing toward Ksitigarbha Cave.
“Greetings, Jade Emperor!” The Novice Monk at the cave entrance saw the resplendent Jade Emperor appear before him, his face changed slightly, quickly bowed his head, and greeted.
However, the Jade Emperor had no interest in acknowledging the Novice Monk’s greeting, his heart filled with urgency, he directly rushed into Ksitigarbha Cave.
Upon entering the cave, the Jade Emperor saw Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva staying next to the Soul-Cleansing Pool.
And in the Soul-Cleansing Pool, a soul was soaking, while countless memories were being cleansed by the pool’s water!
“Ksitigarbha, how dare you! Quickly release Yaoji’s soul for me!” Seeing the Empress’s soul already being thrown into the Soul-Cleansing Pool so swiftly, the Jade Emperor’s face changed drastically, and he shouted angrily.
Upon finishing his words, without waiting for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to act, the Jade Emperor couldn’t help but intervene, reaching his hand towards the Empress’s soul in the Soul-Cleansing Pool.
“Jade Emperor!” Seeing the Jade Emperor’s urgency, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s complexion darkened, his figure flickered, obstructing the Jade Emperor.
With palms together, Ksitigarbha said: “Your Majesty, you are the lord of the three realms, you should know that the reincarnation of all fallen Immortals and Buddhas is arranged by me, the humble monk. I hope Your Majesty will not embarrass me!”
“Get out of my way!”
However, the relationship between the Jade Emperor and the Empress almost existed since the Ancient times. Witnessing the Empress’s soul within the Soul-Cleansing Pool, how could the Jade Emperor care about anything else?
Having shouted, the Jade Emperor waved his sleeve.
Despite Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s extraordinary status, he was merely at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Level in cultivation. How could he withstand the Jade Emperor?
With a wave of his sleeve, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva felt an indescribable force surge, and his body was completely out of control, being flung away…