Black Journey to the West: The Imposter Star Lord

Chapter 76 Did you open one too? (Third update! Please subscribe)

Looking at the prompts in front of them, it would be a lie to say that everyone was not nervous.

But he also breathed a slight sigh of relief, at least it seemed that he wouldn't have to fight against other forces in this stage.

When they arrived, someone launched a sneak attack. Although they missed their target and immediately retreated, it didn't cause any trouble. However, fighting is not their forte.

"Huh, our ranking is actually pretty high."

At this moment, Zhou Hai noticed that their ranking on the upper side had appeared, and they were actually in sixth place.

180 points.

It was even 40 points higher than the seventh-ranked Yalong Cave, and only 15 points lower than the fifth-ranked Bailian Sect. This discovery delighted everyone.

"Looks like we're not the weakest after all." Xing Haitao's face lit up with joy, and he was no longer as pessimistic as before.

However, Cao Xing was not as optimistic as they were.

Their high score was only due to the large number of people in their team and Chen Xiang's financial support, which allowed them to get here so quickly in a short period of time.

Once Chen Xiang's money is squeezed dry, the true nature of Shangfangguan's team will inevitably be revealed.

Well, before I drain him dry, I need to hurry up and take advantage of him.

Thinking of this, Cao Xing immediately sat down cross-legged and bought two bottles of top-grade Qi-stabilizing pills, one for himself and one for his sister.

Anyway, it's not my own money, so even if I save it, it won't end up in my pocket.

Infinite Heavenly Venerable, is this guy really that cunning?

Wu Peng, who had wanted to talk to Cao Xing about how to deal with the situation, was stunned to see Cao Xing already meditating.

Old Cao, the way you're trying so hard scares me.

But after careful consideration, Wu Peng realized that if he didn't take advantage of the opportunity to have Young Master Chen pay the bill, he would truly be letting himself down.

Thinking of this, Wu Peng simply sat down on the ground, bought a top-grade Qi-stabilizing pill, stuffed it into his mouth, and began to meditate and cultivate.

With the two as role models, Xing Haitao, Lu Hao, and the others glanced at Chen Xiang, who was silent beside them, and didn't care about anything else. Even if it was just last-minute cramming, it would be a win if they could improve their cultivation by even a little bit.

So everyone began to sit cross-legged in meditation and buy pills to accelerate their cultivation.

This scene has now been simultaneously transmitted to the incense gathering via the Heavenly Net.

Even the onlookers in the streets, teahouses, brothels, and restaurants were all watching with great interest.

Various bullet comments were constantly being refreshed.

Are the disciples of Shangfang Temple really that rich? They can just buy top-grade Qi-stabilizing pills like that?

[I only knew that Shangfang Temple was quite powerful before, and that the Shangfang Ancestor controlled Wuji Kingdom, even taking its tax revenue. I never imagined it was this wealthy.]

[Sigh, having money is one thing, but these disciples are also incredibly diligent; they truly deserve to be role models for human cultivators.]

I should have bought a ticket to Fangguan.

Some people regretted not placing a bet on the upper view when they placed their bets.

Judging from how rich they seem, they might actually succeed in stealing the incense this time.

However, this statement was quickly and mercilessly ridiculed.

[So what if they're rich? They don't have a single capable fighter. Don't you see, the main players of the top three teams are all rushing to break through to the Golden Core stage? Once they do, these guys will be no match for them.]

[The main force of the Upper Temple has been wiped out. These are just a bunch of small fry. How far can they go by throwing money at the problem? In the end, cultivation still comes down to fists.]

Compared to those who are optimistic about Shangfangguan, there are more people who are pessimistic about it.

If the main force is killed and there are only a group of ordinary disciples, even if they manage to reach sixth place by spending money, they will immediately be exposed when the money runs out or they encounter other main forces.

Most importantly, the amount of bets placed by Shangfangguan at this moment is too small. Such a small amount will only make the situation for Shangfangguan's team worse and worse.

Compared to other teams, the Five Plague Temple, which they also occupy, not only has a better environment, but also offers opportunities.

For example, there is a medicinal spring in the Five Plague Temple occupied by the Ling Sheng Mansion's team; soaking in it can cure all diseases.

Or perhaps the group from Qiankun Cave has special offerings that can reduce the plague poison on their bodies after consumption.

Looking at the Five Plague Temple where Cao Xing and his group were, it was practically no different from a beggar's den.

"Buzz!!"

The sky suddenly darkened, and Cao Xing, who was refining spiritual energy, abruptly opened his eyes.

The statues in the temple trembled, and dark red light flickered in their empty eyes. The golden light protecting Cao Xing and the others instantly dimmed.

A dark red barrage of text appeared in front of Cao Xing and the others: [Plague/Sores]

As a result, everyone began to develop some symptoms, more or less.

Lu Hao let out a strange cry first, scratching his arm: "Itchy! Ouch~~ It's so itchy!!"

"Hiss~"

Lu Hao tore open his sleeve, revealing that his arm was covered with dark red rashes, causing an intense itching that seeped from under the skin. As he scratched them, blood mixed with yellowish-white liquid spurted out of the pustules.

"Stop grabbing! Suppress it with talismans!"

Seeing this, Chen Xiang quickly reminded Lu Hao.

Lu Hao didn't dare to be negligent at all. He bought three talismans in one go. He activated the three talismans of longevity, relief from calamity, and rebirth at the same time, which barely helped Lu Hao suppress the strange feeling on his body.

Just as Lu Hao had managed to suppress the situation, Xing Haitao, Yang Shengshui, Zhou Hai, and Li Tong also began to encounter problems.

The four people were in slightly better condition than Lu Hao. Xing Haitao had an itchy and painful genital area, and when he pulled down his pants, he found that he had genital warts.

Yang Shengshui's face was covered in festering sores, Zhou Hai had sores on his head and pus on the soles of his feet, while Li Tong had a strange expression but no pus on his body. He simply changed from sitting cross-legged to standing up.

"Swish, swish, swish!!"

Seeing that the others were starting to fall ill one after another, Chen Xiang's expression changed slightly. He immediately took out talismans to bless himself, while making hand seals. Flames surged around him, making him feel as if he were in a furnace, immune to all diseases.

"Old Cao, are you alright?"

Wu Peng turned to look at Cao Xing, who calmly shook his head. It wasn't that he was completely fine; he just had some pimples on his face.

On the contrary, Wu Peng was wrapped in thick gauze, and Cao Xing couldn't tell if he was alright, but he seemed to be in better spirits than Cao Xing.

Are you alright?

"I'm fine, I don't feel any harm at all."

Wu Peng carefully examined his body, wondering why the plague had no effect on him at all.

Seeing Wu Peng's lively and energetic appearance, Cao Xing couldn't help but seriously suspect that this guy was either related to the King of Hell or had some kind of cheat code.

How come my life is so tough?

A naturally relentless, superhuman physique?

Old Wu, tell me honestly, did you open one too?

"Sister, how are you feeling? Has this epidemic affected you?"

"No," Bixia replied softly.

The answer was as expected: the supernatural power of disguise. It truly lived up to its reputation as a supernatural power capable of averting three calamities.

I originally thought this supernatural power was nothing special, since most of the named monsters in Journey to the West could transform.

But now it seems I was wrong; this supernatural power is definitely not comparable to those transformation techniques.

"Brother, we don't have enough pills!" Bixia said softly.

"Okay!"

Cao Xing immediately bought two bottles of top-grade Qi-stabilizing pills and stuffed them into his sleeve. At the same time, he looked at Chen Xiang and found that Chen Xiang was staring at him intently, his eyes filled with a desire to kill him.

"Senior Brother Chen, are you alright? You don't look too good. Do you have hemorrhoids?" Cao Xing blinked and looked at Chen Xiang with a sincere expression.

Chen Xiang's lips twitched a few times. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly seemed to sense something, feeling a power from the shadows supporting him and assisting his cultivation.

It's Master exerting his power!

Chen Xiang's eyes lit up, and without bothering to cause trouble for Cao Xing, he said, "It's nothing."

After saying that, he continued to sit cross-legged, seizing the time to improve his cultivation. He was already in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, only half a step away from the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

With my master constantly providing support, I can also try to make a breakthrough, and breaking through to the Golden Core stage is not impossible.

As the saying goes, "Riding the tide of fortune and transforming calamities to forge the golden elixir, the three flowers gather at the crown to prove the path to immortality."

To achieve the Golden Core stage, one needs not only cultivation level, but also immense luck to help one overcome tribulations.

With my master's blessing, as long as I have enough time, I will definitely be able to reach the Golden Core stage, or even succeed in seizing the Incense.

As for the money spent this time...

Hmph, once I become a true disciple, do you think the Chen family won't earn back all this money?

Upon realizing this, Chen Xiang's inner turmoil was immediately resolved. He closed his eyes, circulated his profound energy, and focused on refining the medicinal power of the pills within his body.