Volume One, Chapter 13: Damn, Where's My Horse?
Why is it said to have such an exquisite design? Because it not only displays the colors of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—each corresponding to a petal—but each petal is distinct, as if seven different flowers were combined into one.
This seems to have nothing whatsoever to do with the “Nine Transformations” or the “Lotus Platform.”
People who cultivate immortality always have such flowery names.
Liu Yiyun muttered softly, “If you ask me, it would be better to call it the Seven-Color Hybrid Flower.”
However, before he could react, the Nine Transformations Lotus Platform instantly transformed into a streak of light and entered his brow, leaving only an empty box in his palm.
“Huh?” Liu Yiyun was stunned.
Does this thing not even require a blood oath to claim it as one’s own?
Why is it giving itself away for free? It looks so cheap...
Truly an eye-opener.
Half a minute later, just as Liu Yiyun was about to get up and head back, a wave of weakness suddenly washed over him.
Hadn’t this sensation disappeared after his two successive breakthroughs since crossing over? Why was it returning now?
He closed his eyes, and a vision appeared in his spiritual sea.
The Nine Transformations Lotus Platform spun endlessly within his brow, while strands of red threads gathered from all directions, merging into the Seven-Color Hybrid Flower.
What was going on?
Before he could feel any benefit, it had already begun to drain his blood.
“Ah, ah, ugh, ugh...” Liu Yiyun collapsed to the ground, groaning.
The feeling was ominous, as if eighteen nurse maidens were drawing blood from him with syringes.
Within mere breaths, his face turned pale, and he grew so weak that even speaking was difficult.
“Stop, stop, bro, please stop...”
[Notification: Congratulations, host, you have been attacked by the Nine Transformations Lotus Platform’s spirit.]
[Notification: Constitution +1.]
[Notification: Constitution +1.]
[Notification: Constitution +1.]
At this critical moment, fortunately, Brother Tongzi stepped in.
The constitution Brother Tongzi added was like increasing Liu Yiyun’s HP limit—every time it drew blood, his constitution rose; every time it drew blood, his constitution rose.
After increasing his constitution by hundreds of points, Brother Tongzi’s voice finally ceased.
Lying on the ground gasping heavily, Liu Yiyun said, “Phew! This thing’s really a crooked trick.”
What Liu Yiyun didn’t know was that generally, the level of a magical weapon does not exceed its owner’s cultivation, or it risks backfiring.
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Those with deep fortune who obtain high-quality magical weapons usually do not rush to claim ownership. Although unclaimed weapons can only display partial power, that is usually sufficient.
The Nine Transformations Lotus Platform was different. Having followed the South Sea Dragon King to kill countless people, it absorbed much blood and thus birthed a faint consciousness.
It had been sealed in the spirit-locking box for too long, and upon seeing the light of day again, it immediately tried to drain the blood of the person before it.
Unfortunately, Liu Yiyun had a safeguard.
At this moment, still confused, Liu Yiyun asked, “Brother Tongzi, why is the Nine Transformations Lotus Platform sucking my blood?”
[The spirit inside was improper and has been erased.]
“Why improper?”
Silence.
Well, it seemed Brother Tongzi didn’t want to waste words.
But Liu Yiyun pressed on: “Is the spirit considered a demon too?”
[As long as the attacker is not human, it will be regarded as a demon.]
Wow, this ability was quite formidable.
The Tianxuan Continent was home to many races—demon clans, magic clans, elf clans, Rakshasa clans, and more—far exceeding the fifty-six human ethnic groups.
If Brother Tongzi was right, as long as he avoided his own kind, Liu Yiyun could switch “instances” and grind experience at will!
Not bad, not bad.
Having obtained the Nine Transformations Lotus Platform, Liu Yiyun stood, dusted himself off, and prepared to leave.
So the old dragon’s words were true; he hadn’t been deceived.
As repayment, he planned to find a chance to kill the old dragon, helping him to reincarnate sooner and spare him suffering in this demon prison.
(PS: Actually, he was afraid the old dragon would reveal the secrets of the Lotus Platform and bring unnecessary trouble.)
The old dragon was truly pitiful—he had been delighted to give away the Nine Transformations Lotus Platform, hoping Liu Yiyun would treat him like a VIP in the future, but now he faced betrayal.
This man’s conscience was thoroughly wicked.
Just then, Liu Yiyun felt a chill on his head. Looking up, he saw it was raining.
“Scared me, thought I was going bald.”
“Damn! Bad luck!” Liu Yiyun cursed inwardly.
Though he was a Qi Refining cultivator and wouldn’t catch a cold from rain, he didn’t plan to walk back drenched.
First, it was dark and the roads dangerous.
Second, his squad leader had warned him: night was when demons were most active, especially near broken temples, ancient villages, and wells.
There was a broken temple right ahead, so he led his ox and horse inside.
He also hoped to meet his own Ye Xiaoqian.
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The rain grew heavier, unlikely to stop anytime soon. It seemed he would have to spend the night inside the ruined temple.
If nothing unexpected happened, then surely something unexpected would.
...
He strode into the broken temple. This time he didn’t knock—not because he was rude, but because the temple was so dilapidated it had no door.
Straight ahead in the center of the temple stood a large stone statue.
The statue resembled both human and demon, with four heads and eight arms—like a deluxe version of Nezha. Could this be the mortal-made Stone Mountain God statue?
But the statue was incomplete: its abdomen had a cavity, its head broken off except for the neck, and it was covered in teeth marks all over.
He stepped forward to examine it, preparing to tie the ox and horse to a pillar in a corner. But to his surprise, the lead rope in his hand was empty. Looking back—
“What the hell! Where’s my horseI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.