Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 20 Cai'er's Reward: Distracted from Controlling the Spirit Furnace!

The dinner lasted until very late before everyone left to say goodbye.

As night fell over the holy city, the dazzling lights illuminated the streets as if it were daytime. After parting ways with everyone, Chu Zichen escorted Cai'er to the entrance of her hotel.

"We've arrived." Chu Zichen stopped and turned to look at Cai'er beside him.

The soft moonlight shone on her long purple hair, casting a hazy glow on her cool and aloof demeanor.

Cai'er lowered her head slightly, her veil obscuring most of her expression, but Chu Zichen could feel her hand gripping his tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly, unlike usual.

"Mmm," Cai'er responded softly, her voice still carrying her unique coolness, but less of her usual aloofness and more of a subtle softness.

Although she had arrived at the hotel entrance, she didn't rush to leave. Instead, her face slightly flushed, she continued speaking:
"Zichen, congratulations on winning the championship."

As soon as she finished speaking, Cai'er suddenly raised her head, closed her eyes, took a step forward, and slightly tiptoed.

The veil brushed against Chu Zichen's cheek, causing a slight itch.

Immediately afterwards, a kiss, cool to the touch and carrying the sweet scent of a young girl, awkwardly pressed against his lips.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still.

Soft, cool, sweet... a series of profound sensory impacts over Chu Zichen, far more wonderful than he had imagined.

Unfortunately, the kiss was fleeting, like a glimpse of a beautiful swan. Cai'er quickly took a step back, her cheeks burning hot under the veil, almost overwhelmed by shyness.

But in the instant she hesitated, Chu Zichen forcefully reached out his arm, pulled Cai'er into a tight embrace, and lowered his head to cover her soft cherry lips once more.

"Well."

Caught off guard, Cai'er was taken aback. At first, her body was a little stiff, but under Chu Zichen's gentle yet firm guidance, her tense body gradually relaxed. As if she had found support, she leaned against him and responded clumsily and obediently.

The moonlight witnessed this moment, elongating the shadows of the two embracing.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Cai'er breathed heavily, burying her burning cheeks deep into Chu Zichen's neck, refusing to lift them.

Chu Zichen held her tightly, unwilling to let go easily.

……

Three days passed quickly.

Chu Zichen and his teammates from the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team have already gotten to know each other and completed the Demon Hunter Team registration together at the Demon Hunter Mission Tower.

The Demon Hunter guilds themselves are also divided into levels. The higher the level of the Demon Hunter guild, the more difficult the missions it can take on, and the greater the rewards it can obtain.

From lowest to highest, the Demon Hunter Corps is divided into six levels: Warrior, General, Commander, King, Emperor, and Title.

Each promotion has extremely strict requirements, and only those who meet all of them can be promoted successfully.

Chu Zichen's demon-hunting team is now the No. 1 warrior-level demon-hunting team.

At the same time, Chu Zichen also received 100 merit points for winning the Demon Hunter Team selection competition.

Cai'er, who was among the top four, received 50 merit points.

Li Xuefei, who was among the top eight, earned 25 merit points.

As for the others, they only received the guaranteed 10 merit points.

Next, the members of the first-class demon hunter team returned to their respective temples to receive their different rewards.

At the Priest's Temple, Master Ruoshui had been waiting for Chu Zichen for a long time. "Zichen, Master hasn't had a chance to congratulate you on winning the championship of this year's Demon Hunter Team selection competition yet. You have made history for our Priest's Temple."

When Ruoshui saw Chu Zichen again, she gave him a big hug, which made him unintentionally experience what it felt like to be cleansed.

"Let's go, I'll take you to collect the Spirit Furnace and Secret Technique rewards."

Next, Ruoshui led Chu Zichen to the deepest part of the priest's temple.

First is the treasure vault containing various priestly secret techniques; Chu Zichen can choose two techniques.

After some deliberation, Chu Zichen chose the two secret techniques that best suited him.

One of its names is [Invincible Golden Body]. Bishops of the fifth rank and above can cultivate it. In the state of Invincible Golden Body, one can be immune to all damage from those one rank higher than oneself. However, one cannot move, attack, or use skills during this process, which lasts for 3 seconds.

This means that with Chu Zichen's current fifth-level cultivation, the Invincible Golden Body is enough to make him immune to all damage below the sixth level, making it an excellent life-saving skill.

The second one is called [Spiritual Ripple], which can be cultivated by bishops of the fifth rank and above. It can reduce the spiritual energy loss of the priest by 10% when casting any priest skill. With each rank increase, the spiritual energy loss can be further reduced, up to a maximum of 50%.

After selecting the secret techniques, Ruoshui led Chu Zichen to the secret chamber where the spirit furnace was stored.

This place contains spirit furnaces suitable for priests, including the repulsive spirit furnace that Chu Zichen already possesses.

"Your master has already selected the most suitable spirit furnace for you, called the Distraction Control Spirit Furnace. It can evolve three times, allowing you to unleash multiple different skills simultaneously."

"At this stage, it allows you to use three different skills at the same time. After evolving once, you can use five skills at the same time, after evolving twice, you can use seven skills at the same time, and after evolving three times, you can use nine skills at the same time."

Ruoshui introduced Chu Zichen.

hiss……

Chu Zichen couldn't help but gasp.

This ability to control the spirit furnace while distracted is simply divine!

At this stage, being able to use three different skills simultaneously is equivalent to tripling Chu Zichen's combat power!
When it completes its three evolutions in the future and is able to unleash nine skills simultaneously, that will truly be heaven-defying!
"Master, I'll choose this one!"

Chu Zichen replied without hesitation.

"Alright, then you can absorb and refine this distraction control furnace now. I'll protect you."

Ruoshui smiled and nodded.

Soon, under the protection of Ruoshui, Chu Zichen began to absorb and refine the spirit furnace under his distraction. The process was not smooth sailing, and it took him a lot of effort before he finally succeeded.

"Phew... After absorbing the spirit furnace, my spiritual power has increased a lot. Now it's at least at level 5 or 6."

The Spirit Furnace is a furnace for melting spiritual energy. Absorbing and refining it greatly benefits spiritual energy cultivation. Chu Zichen clearly felt that the spiritual energy in his body had become more abundant and had been greatly improved.

"Zichen, congratulations! Tomorrow you will be heading to Exorcism Pass to participate in the team competition for newly formed Demon Hunter Groups. Your master will not be by your side from now on, so please take good care of yourself. No matter what, your master will always pray for your safety."

Ruoshui looked at Chu Zichen with eyes as clear as water, and once again, unable to contain her emotions, she hugged him.

She is in her forties this year, has never married, and naturally has no children. She has long regarded Chu Zichen as her own son.

Now that Chu Zichen has grown up and become the leader of the Demon Hunter Squad, he is about to leave for distant lands, and Ruoshui is naturally very reluctant to part with him.

"Master, thank you for your care and guidance all this time. I will definitely come back to visit you often in the future."

Chu Zichen also hugged his master Ruoshui tightly, expressing his heartfelt gratitude to her.

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(End of this chapter)