Chapter 397: Purple Fish Palace 20

Nangong Liuyun glanced indifferently at the Crown Prince, his voice cold: “Why seek something far away when it’s right here?”

Bei Chenying immediately picked up the thread with great understanding, “The crystal purple fish has intricate connections with this Purple Fish Palace. It is said that possessing the crystal purple fish grants a sense of direction, allowing one to select one of the nine paths ahead, and that path leads straight to the Secret Manual Hall. Google Search Reading”

The crystal purple fish that can spit out crystal stones is naturally a treasure, but the ability to reach the Secret Manual Hall directly after possessing the crystal purple fish—that is the greatest temptation for Cultivators.

The Secret Manual Hall, as the name suggests, is a library dedicated to collecting Secret Manuals. It is said that the collection of martial arts Secret Manuals inside is extremely rich, covering all kinds of Elemental Magic Systems.

This was the true goal for everyone entering the Purple Fish Palace and fighting over the crystal purple fish.

At this moment, everyone was standing on a wide platform. The front was shrouded in mist, making it hard to see clearly, but nine paths were laid out before them. Every path looked almost identical, making it impossible to distinguish between them.

However, only one of these nine paths safely led to the Secret Manual Hall. The other eight were fraught with danger, offering a slim chance of survival, and might not even lead directly to the Secret Manual Hall.

His Highness the Crown Prince possessed the crystal purple fish. The crystal purple fish resonated with the Secret Manual Hall from afar. If the crystal purple fish in the Crown Prince's hand was genuine, then the Crown Prince would be able to find the correct path leading straight to the Secret Manual Hall.

His Highness the Crown Prince smirked coldly, “Fine, I’ll let you witness the mystery of the crystal purple fish.”

His Highness the Crown Prince held the small, crystal-clear crystal purple fish in his palm. In an instant, he channeled all the Spiritual Power surrounding his body toward the crystal purple fish, attempting to establish mental communication with it.

Just then, the crystal purple fish's originally dull body instantly lit up, as if a lamp had been ignited.

Moreover, what was originally transparent with a hint of purple now became increasingly red and brighter, radiating brilliant light that stung the eyes.

His Highness the Crown Prince glanced at Nangong Liuyun dismissively and sneered, “See that? This is the genuine crystal purple fish!”

Nangong Liuyun merely smiled without speaking, raising an eyebrow to look at him with a half-smile. Furthermore, he consciously pulled Su Luo back one step. After thinking for a moment, he automatically pulled Su Luo back another step, seemingly believing they had retreated to a safe distance.

This action by Nangong Liuyun immediately infuriated the Crown Prince.

He was extremely vexed internally, wishing he could tear Nangong Liuyun apart.

But he had no choice, because Nangong Liuyun's Martial Arts Cultivation was far superior to his. If they truly fought, he would only be subjected to abuse.

His Highness the Crown Prince could only channel all his pent-up fury into the crystal purple fish. Continuous Spiritual Power surged into the crystal purple fish, which became even more scarlet and crimson. If one looked closely, they could even see wisps of smoke rising from it.

The Crown Prince attempted to communicate with the crystal purple fish, but to his disappointment, the crystal purple fish was like a mindless idiot without a Soul; no matter how he called out to it, it gave him no response.

His Highness the Crown Prince thought he had input too little Spiritual Qi, so he could only redouble his efforts and transmit more Spiritual Qi into it.

But it still didn't work.

Li Aotian frowned.

“My turn.” He stepped forward, reaching out to seize the crystal purple fish.

If this had been earlier, His Highness the Crown Prince might have let go, but after being provoked by Su Luo, how could he possibly trust Li Aotian?

The Crown Prince said coolly, “Help me transmit Spiritual Power into this crystal purple fish. I refuse to believe I can’t activate it!”