Yuan looked at Elder Pan and asked, "I happen to wield a Soul Weapon that contains a spirit. Will that count as a slot?"
"Only those who will be participating will take up a slot, so unless the spirit within your Soul Weapon wishes to participate, they won’t take up a slot. This is true for everyone else, too. Also, you won’t be able to use any treasures as a participant, including your Soul Weapons."
"Can you elaborate? What is considered participation?"
Elder Pan proceeded to explain, "According to the ’rules’ of the Hidden Domain, those who will become ’disciples’ are considered a participant. We don’t have much information about the details since nobody has entered the Hidden Domain yet, but we believe the main theme of this Hidden Domain is ’roleplay’, and we’ll be roleplaying as disciples of the Immortal Monastery."
Some Hidden Domains are structured around a specific theme, much like the trials Yuan had encountered within the Stairway to Heaven. These themes often dictate the nature of the challenges within the domain, such as tests of strength, wisdom, or even teamwork.
"I see… In that case…" Yuan mumbled.
’Feng Feng, do you wish to participate?’ he asked her.
’Although it sounds fun, I will remain a spectator this time,’ she said, not wanting to waste a precious slot.
’What about you, Yingzi?’
’I will participate.’
’Yingying?’
’I would also like to participate.’
"Do you want to participate as well?" Yuan asked Xi Meili.
She looked at Elder Pan and asked, "Is the Hidden Domain dangerous?"
"I’m sorry, but I genuinely do not know." Elder Pan shook his head.
Some Hidden Domains are rife with peril, filled with deadly traps, fierce beasts, and trials that test one’s very limits. Others, however, are serene and peaceful, offering a haven for cultivation or exploration. Unfortunately, there is no way to truly discern the nature of a Hidden Domain until one steps inside.
While the Heavenly Beast Sect had managed to access the Hidden Domain, their exploration had only reached the entrance. The true nature and contents of the domain remained shrouded in mystery.
"It’s better to assume that the place will be dangerous," said Yuan.
Xi Meili pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright, I’ll participate."
’What about you, Yu Ning?’ Yuan asked her next.
’I’m okay being a spectator,’ she said.
Yuan retrieved Baneful Abyss and asked Ji Ran next, ’Since you were once the Sect Leader of the Immortal Monastery, I assume you want to participate?’ ƒreewebɳovel.com
’If you don’t mind letting me participate, I would love to do so,’ he said.
’Sure.’
After counting, Yuan said, "I will need five slots. As for my offer…"
He began pondering what he should offer the Heavenly Beast Sect for these slots.
"How about this?"
He retrieved a handful of leaves and even some liquid from the Golden Celestial Tree.
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