Master of Science and Technology - Chapter 70
Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse
Cultivator Gui Xiao revealed his human form. Looking at the pagoda covered with black water, he looked as if he could see past it to the people within, proudly saying: “If this Nine Storied Pagoda were in the hands of that old thing Mo, I would turn around and leave now. But, in your hands? It’s a waste of resources. Today, I’ll show you the ways of the Demonic Path!”
Saying this, Cultivator Gui Xiao folded his talon-like hands over his chest, using his brittle fingers to cast a spell. With his movements, the black water covering the Nine Storied Pagoda began to move like the currents in a river, filling the air with the sound of crashing waves.
The Yu Qing members hiding under the protection of the Nine Storied Pagoda could see seals flashing on the innards of the tower. Even if they couldn’t control the pagoda, they could still tell that the Nine Storied Pagoda’s spiritual energy was being greatly deplenished.
As the controller, Jin Dasheng was well aware of everything that happened to the Nine Storied Pagoda. He knew that the flowing black water was like the sharpest dagger, shaving away at the defensive lines of the Pagoda. Even if he used all his energy in instigating the Nine Storied Pagoda’s power, he knew that it would not take long for the defenses to break.
If Mo Rushi were, he would be able to precisely control the tower and maximize the Nine Storied Pagoda’s energy. However, Jin Dasheng couldn’t; only being able to coarsely move it along. A lot of the energy was thus deplenished.
It was like a game of chess. Everyone had the same pieces, but some were able to become world-class champions while others were only able to count as “noobs”. If you were to use this comparison, then Mo Rushi would be the champion and Jin Dasheng the noob.
“Jin, can you hang on any longer?” Ye Zan could tell that they were in unfortunate circumstances. However, to call them dire would be a stretch. If Jin Dasheng really couldn’t keep it up, he could open the dimension and hide everyone in there.
Of course, this was the last choice. If there was even a sliver of a chance, Ye Zan was unwilling to reveal his dimension. After all, the dimension and everything inside were his greatest assets in this world.
Hearing Ye Zan’s question, Jin Dasheng’s expression was grave, saying: “Your student is useless, having let Uncle enter dangerous predicaments multiple times. Even if I give up my life, I will ensure your safety.”
“Don’t you have a Quaking Seal?” Ye Zan hadn’t thought that deeply. His knowledge of magical treasure was limited. Thus, he had asked a stupid question.
However, though Ye Zan’s question was stupid, his position was still there. Jin Dasheng could only smile exhaustedly and patiently answer: “I’ve let Uncle down once again. With my cultivation, even using the Nine Storied Tower is a stretch. I have no cultivation energy left to use the Quaking Seal. However, be at ease Uncle. Seeing as I’ve used the Nine Storied Pagoda, Uncle Mo should be able to know. We need only to wait until Uncle Mo comes and rescues us.”
But, would they be able to make it to Mo Rushi’s rescue?
Cultivator Gui Xiao coldly laughed, saying: “Little boy, give up your treasures and I might be able to give you all a peaceful death. Or else, I’m afraid you might have to taste what it feels like to have your soul tempered by Demonic Energy.”
“Whatever tricks you have, feel free to use them all! Did you really think I would be scared of you!” Jin Dasheng was still unwilling to bow his head. Though he had the appearance of a scholar, he was now using the language of a bandit.
“Hehe, I know. You’re still being delusional, thinking that Old Mo will come and save you. Unfortunately…” Cultivator Gui Xiao shook his head, seeming a little saddened while saying: “Unfortunately, I’m afraid that when Old Mo comes, all that will be left to see will be a puddle of blood.”
Finishing, Cultivator Gui Xiao took a black gourd from his waist. Facing the Yu Qing Sect, he broke it. Immediately, tens of thousands of ghosts rushed out from the tiny gourd. At once, the mountainside was filled with the wrath of the howling hosts, dragging the word into an inferno-like state.
Gui Xiao was obviously not stupid enough to wait until Mo Rushi came, taking out his prized weapons first. This gourd of ghosts was the fruit of many decades of collection. He had faced the risk of capture by the Righteous Sects; tempering the weapon out of the souls of tens of thousands of Secular Humans.
The thousands of ghosts were like rushing currents, falling against the black water covering the Nine Storied Pagoda. In an instant, the black water was like a fire doused with gasoline, rushing up once again. Countless ghosts wrestled and fought, tearing at each other and filling the air with an almost tangible wrath.
Within the Nine Storied Pagoda, Jin Dasheng, who had been using all his power to hold on to the defensives, grew red in the face and spat out a mouthful of blood. Stumbling a couple of steps, he almost fell to the ground. Seeing this, the Yu Qing students couldn’t help but reveal an expression of hopelessness. Even an idiot could tell that Jin Dasheng would be unable to fight any longer.
Ye Zan touched his wrist. Would he really have to open the dimension? But, hiding in the dimension didn’t mean that they would be safe. This was another problem. Seeing the tactics of Gui Xiao, Ye Zan was really unable to be sure of himself. Should he throw a nuke to test the waters first?
Thinking of this, Ye Zan’s fingers had already pressed twice on the controls on his wrist. A small door silently opened beneath his palm. Immediately, a golden ball the size of his fist was brought out by a robotic arm, placed into his palm.
Calling it a nuke would be an exaggeration. This golden ball was actually a plasma grenade. After all, Ye Zan didn’t want to die with Cultivator Gui Xiao. if he really planted a mushroom cloud, well, not to mention whether Gui Xiao would really die, he knew for sure that Yu Qing would be buried here.
“Zoom!”
Ye Zan clicked the grenades button, passing Jin Dasheng and throwing it out. However, to his disappointment, although the grenade had passed the boundaries of the Nine Storied Pagoda, it was blocked by the lakers of black water. Ye Zan hadn’t predicted the obstacle of the black water. He had thought that, with his arm strength and the help of his nano-material armor, he would be able to tow the grenade across.
Alas, Ye Zan was yet again humbled. As the grenade met the black waters, it was immediately dissolved. After letting out a ring of light, there was nothing left of it.
Bruh. It seems that even if he wanted to throw a grenade, he wouldn’t be able to get it out!
“Great Uncle, what is that?” Kong Qingyun asked confusedly from the side.
Ye Zan embarrassedly smiled, saying: “It’s nothing. I was just laying around.”
The defensive properties of the Nine Storied Pagoda were growing weaker, the seals fading visibly. The Yu Qing members could already hear the cries of the ghosts from outside; startling and grotesque. There was no one at ease.
Nevermind if it was safe or not. They should first enter the dimension and hide it out! Ye Zan was helpless, finally deciding to open his dimension and reveal his biggest secret.
However, at this time, Jin Dasheng suddenly brightened up, saying: “Uncle Mo has come.”
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Why the heck can’t you just have someone with stronger arms throw it or use the microwave to stop the ghosts from interfering?!