The bee's power is supposed to last for ten minutes.

In reality, the bee's might lasts only an instant.

In battles of this caliber, its strength can't last that long, only able to unleash fully in a moment.

Fierce purple light clashed between heaven and earth.

In an instant.

Two forces clashed and fused, expanding into a star-like sphere, exploding outward.

Boom——

The world shattered into Void.

Energy tides surge like rushing rivers, sweeping everything, flowing continually.

Huang's body was ripped into pieces like a ragged bag by the violent energy, scattering into the Dark Void.

"Strange…"

Huang muttered, as all his injuries slowly healed.

Does he think he can defeat me with just that move?

True.

I've lost some of my power.

But a real battle has only just begun; neither side has truly shown their full prowess yet.

——So where is he?

Huang looked around but found nothing.

On the other side.

Backstage of the Fairy Fire concert.

The old fairy solemnly handed a card to Wu Xiaode.

The Dry Sacred Well.

One of the "Pilgrimage" deck.

This card had only a single well, with Nan Li no longer there.

Nan Li stood beside the old fairy, her expression both joyful and sorrowful.

Joyful for finally gaining freedom.

Sorrowful because——

The deck ultimately serves the Evil Demon.

Even becoming a card spirit didn't change that fact.

"Little Wu, have you really thought it through, to become this card's spirit?"

She asked.

"Come, help me complete the final ritual. I want to become this card's spirit now," Wu Xiaode said.

The old fairy and Nan Li exchanged a glance.

"There's no time; Huang might come at any moment, hurry!" Wu Xiaode urged again.

The old fairy sighed, rolled up his sleeves, and said:

"Nan Li, chant that Mystical Spell, I'll help him enter the card."

"Alright," Nan Li replied.

She raised her hands and began chanting a spell.

As the spell was chanted, the entire card emitted rhythmic eternal waves.

The old fairy took out a paintbrush and began drawing various runes on Wu Xiaode's body.

"This is our fairy territory, naturally possessing the strongest concealment laws. Are you sure the Evil Demon can find us here?"

He asked while busily working.

"It seems the Evil Demon has anchored onto me; no matter what, they can find me," Wu Xiaode replied.

The runes on his body increased.

These runes started resonating mysteriously with the card.

Huang.

How much longer before you find us?

How did you find me?

Wu Xiaode clenched his fists, muscles taut, prepared for any sudden battle.

Time slowly passed.

"Done."

The old fairy said.

Wu Xiaode paused, instinctively looking down.

He found himself standing above a well, the water mirror-like, reflecting his face.

Lines of bronze text appeared:

"Congratulations."

"You have become the card spirit of the card 'Dry Sacred Well'."

"You naturally know all kinds of knowledge about the Pilgrimage."

Countless pieces of information surfaced in his mind.

He quickly learned how many cards "Pilgrimage" had, what's behind the Life World, and the challenges ahead.

Curiously, the Evil Demon hadn't pursued.

Perhaps…

Their tracking might have certain triggering mechanisms.

No matter the Evil Demon, the immediate priority is——

Wu Xiaode opened the Evil Spirit Book and handed the second card, "Fated Maiden," to the old fairy.

"Separate Song Qingsi, then call me," Wu Xiaode said.

"Got it, what are you planning to do now?" the old fairy asked.

"To verify some things."

After Wu Xiaode spoke, he wrapped the black rope around his hand, punched open the Void, and jumped in.

"So impulsive…"

The old fairy muttered.

The black rope took Wu Xiaode through the Void Turbulence, instantly entering a new world.

"Finally came here."

Wu Xiaode said.

"Indeed, I was meant to bring you here; instead, you turned back," the black rope replied.

——This is the next world beyond the Life World.

Wu Xiaode stood on the busy street, surrounded by cars streaming by, crowds bustling.

This appeared to be a world on the technological side.

Lines of prompt runes appeared:

"You have chosen to enter this world."

"By default, you have forfeited the rewards of Life World and wish not to leave the 'Pilgrimage'."

"Since you possess the card 'Dry Sacred Well,' you've reached the world of the third card."

"Please complete the test of this world."

Test...

To complete the test, one must first discover the test.

As Wu Xiaode followed the crowd, he quickly saw a milk tea shop.

A long line was outside the shop.

Business was booming.

Some hiring information was written on a small blackboard by the shop's door.

He found a good vantage point and silently watched the operations of the employees inside the milk tea shop.

From dusk till midnight.

The milk tea shop was finally closing for a break.

"Hello," Wu Xiaode stood at the door, smiled and said, "Are you still hiring?"

"Yes, we are." The shop manager, a tall and thin guy, looked him up and down and asked, "Have you ever made milk tea before?"

"I have, I'm experienced."

"Great, try coming in tomorrow, wages settled daily."

"Thank you so much."

Wu Xiaode left the milk tea shop.

He went nowhere, finding a park to hide in until dawn.

——This proves one thing.

He did not trigger the test of the pilgrimage journey, nor did he use the card's power.

In this situation, the Evil Demon couldn't find him.

A night passed.

With cultivation speed nine times faster, he accumulated significantly.

Wu Xiaode thought for a moment, returned to the milk tea shop, tied on an apron, and began working.

Compared to dealing with Evil Demons, making milk tea was quite easy.

A day went by.

He earned one hundred thirty yuan.

"Good job," the shop manager said approvingly, "the probation period is seven days. I make the decision; you can become official in three days."

"Thank you, manager." Wu Xiaode said, smiling.

By now, it was late night.

Everyone packed up, turned off the lights, locked up, and left.

Wu Xiaode walked slowly along the street with a few banknotes in hand.

Suddenly.

A man wearing a trench coat and a cap approached swiftly, whispering:

"Friend, your power is very strong. Please join us and fight against evil together."

As his words fell.

He glimpsed only a shadow.

Wu Xiaode had turned into a fleeting silhouette, disappearing before his eyes.

High up on the rooftop of a building across the street.

Wu Xiaode squatted on the railing, looking down at the bewildered man below.

Lines of bronze small characters appeared:

"You've encountered an important figure related to the test."

"Test is about to activate!"

"...Due to your departure from that key figure, the test has not unfolded!"

"Please continue to explore the world and activate this round of tests!"

Wu Xiaode squinted slightly, looking somewhat cunning.

Getting more "Pilgrimage Journey" card sets would only unleash powerful Eternal Demons, attracting Evil Demons to ally with them and hunt him down——

So, why should he participate in the tests?

Just don't activate the test.

Also don't attract Evil Demons.

Isn't it cozy to hide and live peacefully?

He flipped open the Evil Spirit Book, looking at the character attribute prompt rune:

"Currently still within nine times cultivation speed."

"The 'Four Pillars Ultimate Skill' has undergone much tempering, its power increased by 10%."

"Now possessing 309 units of Eternal Evil Spirit Power, ready to use anytime."

Wu Xiaode glanced at it and spoke:

"Integrate Eternal Evil Spirit Power into the skill 'Four Pillars Ultimate Skill'."

On the endless malice demon wall, another prompt rune appeared:

"Such powerful and abundant Evil Spirit Power upgrades your skill by one level."

"Four Pillars Ultimate Skill, Level 2."

"Enhanced Effects:"

"Now you can activate the ultimate skill for spear, knife, and sword among cold weapons."

Really excellent.

A day has 1440 minutes, and with each 5 minutes gaining one unit of Eternal Evil Spirit Power, a day yields 288 units of Eternal Evil Spirit Power.

Isn't this cozy?

Why bother with tests? Why bother with the pilgrimage journey card sets?

By hiding aside as a regular person, I'm already continuously growing stronger and might ultimately surpass all Evil Demons!

Wu Xiaode's lips curled slightly, revealing a playful expression.

In the sky, a bird landed, stopping on the railing beside him, speaking:

"Are you an ability user? I have something I'd like to entrust for you to safeguard, with generous rewards."

"No, I'm just an ordinary person." Wu Xiaode replied.

"An ordinary person? Why wouldn't an ordinary person fear seeing a bird talk?" The bird questioned.

"I have some ability user friends; they told me about you."

Wu Xiaode pointed down toward the street.

The bird followed his direction and immediately saw the man wearing a trench coat by the roadside.

"Ah, indeed an ability user."

Attracted by that person, it no longer paid attention to Wu Xiaode and flew downwards.

Wu Xiaode glanced into the Void.

A prompt rune appeared there:

"The test is about to activate——"

"But wasn't activated."

"Please keep working hard, searching for clues."

That's fine.

Now to find somewhere for a meal.

After working a day, he had over a hundred yuan in hand.

He jumped down from the railing and walked towards the iron door leading from the rooftop.

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