A reincarnated girl, who begins by possessing a cultivator.

"Hey! You won, so there's no need to humiliate us. Do you think we rogue cultivators are as rich as the disciples of your seven sects?"

"That's right. You're only relying on being disciples of the Seven Sects and having a strong foundation. If you only use treasures of the same level and cultivation techniques of the same grade, you really might not be a match for this fellow."

Some independent cultivators couldn't help but complain.

Sect cultivators cannot understand the plight of independent cultivators.

Most of the cultivation resources in Yue Kingdom are controlled by major powers, leaving very few resources for independent cultivators. Many of them can only go to dangerous places to compete with monsters for resources.

Most Qi Refining cultivators, even if they spend their entire lives, will probably only manage to acquire one low-grade magic weapon. If they're lucky, they might get a mid-grade magic weapon, but they wouldn't even dare to dream of getting magic weapons of other grades.

However, precisely because they have long walked on the edge of a knife and have rich combat experience, they are helpless in the world of cultivation, where the competition is all about treasures and techniques, and everything else is secondary.

Combat experience is just a skill; as the saying goes, in the face of absolute power, all skills are futile.

"Hmph! Treasures and cultivation techniques are part of strength. You're not convinced? Come and become a disciple of our Heavenly Blade Hall, and you can obtain these things too."

The disciple from the Heavenly Blade Hall made a sarcastic remark.

These words left the rogue cultivators speechless, because most of them were rejected by major forces due to their poor aptitude.

Very few cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots or Earthly Spiritual Roots would choose to become independent cultivators.

"Anyone else who can defeat the disciples of our seven sects at the same cultivation level can enter the Lingyuan Treasure Vault. Otherwise, don't say we won't let you in."

After thinking for a while, Su Chun came out.

"I am at the thirteenth level of Qi Refining. I wonder if any fellow cultivator from the seven sects of the same realm would be willing to offer me guidance?"

She didn't want to waste time outside.

When the cultivators from the seven sects saw a plain-looking female cultivator emerge, they immediately exchanged a few words. Finally, a female cultivator from Qingfeng Valley carrying a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) stepped forward to accept the challenge.

"Liu Ruyi from Qingfeng Valley, Qi Refining Level 13, please enlighten me."

After she finished speaking, she suddenly plucked the strings of her instrument, and an invisible sound wave shot out.

Su Chun quickly dodged in advance, avoiding the first sound wave.

"That was a quick reaction."

Liu Ruyi frowned and plucked the strings of her zither repeatedly, sending a continuous stream of sound waves towards Su Chun.

While dodging, Su Chun searched for Liu Ruyi's weaknesses, preparing to strike a decisive blow.

Her powerful divine sense gave her the advantage of being able to predict the opponent's attack trajectory in advance, and at the same time, reduce the speed of the opponent's attack.

"This fellow Daoist is amazing! He was able to dodge the sonic attacks of the Qingfeng Valley disciples one after another."

The casual cultivators watching the play were greatly surprised.

But what surprised them even more was yet to come.

After dodging twenty attacks from the opponent, Su Chun suddenly approached Liu Ruyi.

Seeing her opponent constantly closing in while dodging, Liu Ruyi visibly panicked.

She was just about to use an even more powerful spell to force Su Chun back.

But Su Chun suddenly appeared in front of her.

At the same time, he made a sword-like gesture and stabbed at Liu Ruyi's neck.

Liu Ruyi was already caught off guard and quickly closed her eyes in fright.

Fortunately, Su Chun stopped at the last moment.

"Fellow Daoist, you have lost."

Su Chun's voice rang in her ears.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyi opened her eyes and saw the fingers resting on her neck.

To her, those fingers were deadly blades.

Chapter 26 Treasure Vault Trial

The disciples of the seven sects were quite surprised to see Liu Ruyi lose so quickly.

"I...I lost."

Liu Ruyi reluctantly admitted defeat.

Seeing that she had admitted defeat, Su Chun withdrew his finger and then looked at the seven sect cultivators guarding the gate.

"Fellow Daoists, may I go in now?"

Although the disciples of the seven sects were very unhappy, they still made way for them. Defeating them at the same cultivation level was the only way to enter the treasure vault. This was a rule they had set themselves, and with so many people watching, they certainly couldn't go back on their word.

"Go in."

Su Chun walked over with a smile.

But just as they were about to enter the gate, someone asked a question.

"Fellow Daoist, you're not a rogue cultivator, are you?"

Su Chun defeated the Qingfeng Valley disciples solely through his own strength, without using any treasures or powerful spells. They found it hard to believe that Su Chun was a rogue cultivator.

"It doesn't count."

Su Chun responded with a sentence.

This statement was somewhat puzzling, but they didn't press the matter further.

Su Chun walked directly into the treasure vault.

Her victory set a good example for the cultivators outside who wanted to enter the treasure vault.

Before Su Chun, no cultivator from outside the Seven Sects had ever defeated a disciple of the Seven Sects at the same cultivation level.

This wasn't Su Chun's first time entering this treasure vault; including Ding Yuqin's visit, this was her second.

The Lingyuan Treasure Vault is actually a trial ground set up by the Lingyuan Master.

This place is used to select successors for future generations, and no one knows yet whether Lingyuan Shangren's legacy has been taken away.

Since it's a trial ground, one must go through trials to obtain opportunities.

Su Chun entered the treasure vault and found herself in a dark, enclosed space.

"Welcome future generations who are destined to enter the trial grounds I have set up. There are a total of 108 levels of trials here. You will receive a reward for each level you pass. The higher the level you pass, the richer the reward will be."

"Next is the first test."

An aged voice rang in Su Chun's ears.

Immediately afterwards, Su Chun's consciousness wavered for a moment, and when she came to her senses, she found herself in a magnificent palace.

Looking around the palace, one sees all sorts of treasures radiating light. Not to mention anything else, the spirit stones alone are piled up like mountains.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, seeing so many treasures, they would probably immediately rush over.

But Su Chun only glanced at it before she couldn't help but make a comment.

"This little test is underestimating us. Let's call it a day."

As soon as these words were spoken, the magnificent palace vanished, and Su Chun returned to her original place.

"Congratulations on passing the first trial. You were able to remain undisturbed by external things. This is your reward. The second trial will begin soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, an exquisite treasure chest descended from the sky and landed in front of her.

However, Su Chun only glanced at the treasure chest before kicking it away.

"Stop playing around. I know I'll fail if I open this treasure chest."

The old man was taken aback by Su Chun's decisiveness for a moment, and then stopped speaking to Su Chun in a mechanical tone.

The owner of this voice is none other than Lingyuan Shangren; it must be a wisp of her divine consciousness left in the treasure vault.

"Hehe, that's interesting. Have you been here before, little girl? You seem to know my tricks quite well."

Su Chun rolled her eyes and immediately recalled Ding Yuqin's experience of passing the test back then.

Ding Yuqin almost fell for the old man's tricks several times. This Lingyuan Shangren was definitely a rascal; everything he said was a mix of truth and falsehood.

"Your tricks are only good for those poor cultivators; they won't work on me. Let's move on to the next level."

Don't be fooled by how easily Su Chun passed this test; it was actually very dangerous, and anyone with even a hint of greed would not have made it through.

If we let those independent cultivators in, most of them wouldn't be able to pass this test.

"Haha, then choose your favorite reward first."

Several different kinds of treasures suddenly appeared in front of Su Chun.

There are cultivation techniques, elixirs, medicinal herbs, Qi refining materials, magical artifacts, and consumable magical treasures, all of which are different.

Su Chun glanced at it and chose the pill without hesitation.

Because elixirs are the only thing she needs right now.

Moreover, the rewards given in the earlier levels are very ordinary and will not give you rewards that exceed the Qi Refining level. You will have to pass at least ten levels in a row to upgrade the reward level.

Soon, the second challenge arrived.

Su Chun's consciousness wavered again.

"Xiao Chun, come home for dinner."

A familiar voice rang in Su Chun's ears, and she realized that she had appeared at the door of her home in Qiligou without her noticing.

A woman was standing at the gate, waving to Su Chun and calling her home. She was her mother in this life.

He is probably the person she misses the most in this life.

Su Chun was almost ready to respond to the other party, and even lifted one foot, intending to walk towards her own door.

However, the foot eventually retracted.

"First, they tested my resolve to possess the treasure, and now they're testing whether I still cherish worldly ties. Unfortunately, I'm not the kind of person who gets caught up in romantic feelings. After all, I've lived two lives; what is there that I can't see through? Besides, I don't like going back on my ways."

"Go away."

Su Chun took a deep breath and shouted to the surroundings.