Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 592: Meng Jingzhou: This Is Rigged

The Phoenix Tribe elder had also entered the Creation Ancient Domain in his youth. He knew that with Jiang Shishi’s mental state, it would be difficult for her to reach the third level; it was highly likely she would be eliminated.

But since she hasn’t been eliminated, it could only mean her mental state has improved tremendously.

To become a qualified leader, personal strength alone isn’t sufficient; one also needs cunning and thick skin. The best at being thick-skinned is the Qiongqi Tribe Chieftain.

“Who else isn’t out? Jiang Shishi and Su Lian’er?” A demon elder took a headcount and noticed the prodigies from the Phoenix and Nine-Tailed Fox tribes had yet to emerge.

“Wait, there are two others inside as well, following Jiang Shishi,” Qin Feng shouted. Although he did not know Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou’s race or names, their faces were absolutely unforgettable.

“Oh? Following Jiang Shishi?” The Jiuying Tribe elder narrowed his eyes, realizing an issue. “Elder Jiang Wei, this isn’t right. All of us had an agreement that each tribe could only send one person into the Creation Ancient Domain, yet your Phoenix Tribe sent three?”

He was anxious to redirect the conflict. Besides, based on Qin Feng’s account, the Demon Alliance’s elimination in the first trial was undoubtedly linked to the Phoenix Tribe!

“So what if three entered?” Elder Jiang Wei sneered, utterly unafraid. In terms of foundation, the Phoenix Tribe was the strongest race in the Demon Region. Even the ancient Dijiang didn’t dare to control them for now.

The Dragon Tribe was split into two branches: one in the Demon Region and the other in the East Sea. Thus, their foundation was also divided into two. The branch in the Demon Region could not match the Phoenix Tribe.

Elder Jiang Wei took the initiative to shoulder the matter. I can’t possibly say that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are humans, and if I’m questioned about their origins, say that they’re from the Dao-Seeking Sect.

Claiming Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are from the Phoenix Tribe might prevent a fight; we are always overbearing anyway.

But if I were to reveal they are from the Dao-Seeking Sect, even the onlookers would join in the fray.

And if Gan Tian sees her own people getting bullied and calls Yun Zhi over... that would be all the more livelier.

“The Phoenix Tribe is truly overbearing.” The Taowu and Baihu tribes, along with other Demon Alliance member tribes, stepped forward to support the Jiuying Tribe. If they could leverage this opportunity to weaken the Phoenix Tribe severely, they could please the ancient Dijiang.

“The Phoenix Tribe is vast and powerful. Hiding two prodigies and sending them in is of little consequence.” The Dragon Tribe elder stepped out to support the Phoenix Tribe. He had learned that Ao Yue had reached the second level with Jiang Shishi’s help and obtained a spirit fruit that healed hidden injuries. I must repay this favor.

“I think it’s understandable that the Phoenix Tribe made an exception this time.” The Jade Rabbit Tribe elder flung his sleeves as he stepped forth.

“My Heavenly Dog Tribe...”

“My Baxia Tribe...”

More and more demon tribes stepped forward to voice their support for the Phoenix Tribe. Aside from the members of the Demon Alliance, every other demon prodigy present had received assistance from the Phoenix Tribe.

“Seeing” this scene, Gan Tian’s eyelid twitched.

What in the world did those two rascals do inside the secret domain? Why are all these demon tribes standing with the Phoenix Tribe as if they’d been fed some bewitching potion?

When Shifu and the others entered the secret domain, it wasn’t like this at all.

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Luo Hong teleported Lu Yang and the other three to the third level. It was nearly pitch black and contained nothing else.

Luo Hong produced four straw mats and sent them flying to the ground like she was dealing cards. “Don’t be nervous. Please sit. You four have already performed excellently in the first two levels. Even if you don’t pass the third trial, your rewards will still far exceed the others.”

For the first level’s evaluation, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Jiang Shishi were tied for first place in history.

For the second level’s evaluation, Lu Yang scored the highest, followed by Meng Jingzhou, then Jiang Shishi, and finally Su Lian’er.

The overall ranking was the same as the second level’s assessment. Lu Yang’s result ranked first in history, and Meng Jingzhou’s result ranked second in history.

Lu Yang appeared the least nervous. He simply sat down as he was told. The other three also took their seats.

“Well? Do you want to bet on who gets the higher evaluation in the third trial?” Meng Jingzhou waggled his eyebrows at Lu Yang, hoping to win back a round.

“That doesn’t seem proper,” Lu Yang replied with a chuckle, looking in no way like he found it “improper.”

Both were competitive individuals who refused to accept defeat. What kind of bet was it if you were guaranteed to win?

Seeing Lu Yang’s smile, Meng Jingzhou knew he had agreed and pressed on. “What’s the prize for the winner?”

“You decide.”

“The loser agrees to do one thing for the winner.”

“Deal!”

Neither of them placed restrictions like “within one’s capabilities” or “within moral bounds.” They knew any request the other party made would naturally fall within those boundaries; it went without saying.

Luo Hong cleared her throat. “As demons, you must never forget history. You should draw experience and lessons from it.

“This third trial tests your mastery of the demon race’s ancient history.”

Lu Yang, “...”

Meng Jingzhou, “...”

Damn it, the whole thing’s rigged! How do we even compete now?

Unaware of their internal monologues, Luo Hong continued according to the procedure. “After I ask a question, you may seize the chance to answer first. A correct answer awards one point, a wrong answer deducts one point, and no answer yields no points.

“Considering the changes over history, I will pose questions from the perspective of modern demons.

“Now, please listen to the first question: Which race did the Demon Immortal belong to?”

Both Jiang Shishi and Su Lian’er froze.

Which race did the Demon Immortal belong to? Who could possibly know that? Many demon scholars study ancient history, and there are numerous theories about the Demon Immortal’s true form. Should we just hazard a guess?

“The Demon Immortal did not belong to any race. He was the world’s only qilin,” Lu Yang answered lazily. This is purely a giveaway question.

Meng Jingzhou yawned, utterly bored, already thinking about what to eat after returning. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

“Correct answer. One point awarded.”

Jiang Shishi and Su Lian’er looked at Lu Yang in astonishment. Did he make a wild guess, or did he actually know the Demon Immortal’s true form?

Lu Yang thought to himself, This is just the beginning. If you want to listen to the Qilin Immortal’s scandalous history, I could regale you for three days and three nights without stopping.

Luo Hong was rather surprised. The answer to this question came so fast.

The questions on the third level were random; each trial asked different questions. Moreover, she was only responsible for judging whether the answer was right or wrong, not providing the correct answer.

“Second question: Did the Phoenix Tribe’s ancient ancestor ever force the Demon Immortal to deploy a sword array? If yes, please describe the scene from an objective and impartial perspective.”

Jiang Shishi’s eyes lit up. I may not know other things, but when it comes to the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor, how could I not know?

Su Lian’er looked at Jiang Shishi with jealousy. Why can’t it be a question about the Nine-Tailed Fox Tribe?

Jiang Shishi excitedly raised her hand. “I know this! My Phoenix Tribe’s ancient ancestor once uttered a true sentence that suppressed the Demon Immortal so hard he couldn’t lift his head, forcing him to kneel on the ground with a thud. Under immense pressure, the Demon Immortal activated a sword array in an attempt to resist, but he still failed and was defeated!

“This was the famous ‘One Sentence, Immortal Kneels!’

“Based on my conjecture, this probably happened before the Demon Immortal became an immortal.” Otherwise, it wouldn’t have made sense for the Demon Immortal to lose to the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor.

“Wrong answer. One point deducted.”

“What?!” Jiang Shishi thought she had misheard. This is a story I’d heard directly from our chieftain! It is absolutely true and reliable! How could it be wrong?

With no one else answering, Lu Yang sighed softly. “Senior, I’m not exactly sure which incident you are referring to. The only one I can confirm is the day the Demon Immortal returned home, and the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor stared at him, coldly asking, ‘Which paramour did you visit?’

“Hearing this, the Demon Immortal’s expression changed dramatically. He pulled out his sword array, knelt on it with a thud, and swore to the heavens he wouldn’t dare do it again, vowing that if he ever transgressed again, may he be struck by five lightning bolts.”

“Correct answer. One point awarded.”