Chapter 523: Chapter 199: Blood and Carnage, This Person Must Not Remain!

Amid the incredulous gazes of the crowd, Luo Cheng and Zhu Lingmei left the Inner Sect Square.

On the mountain path.

Zhu Lingmei said, “Luo Cheng, congratulations on being promoted to Core Disciple. Core Disciples in the entire Great Yue Dynasty are quasi-first-class experts, the true backbone of the Three Great Sects, second in status only to True Disciples! From now on, you can stand on equal footing with the Eighth Prince Jin Min.”

Luo Cheng gave a faint smile.

He had witnessed Yue Hongyi, the unparalleled majesty of the Ji Family powerhouse.

His sights had long since moved beyond the Great Yue Dynasty.

Zhu Lingmei did not know what Luo Cheng was thinking, her face full of admiration and envy: “That said, your progress is simply astonishing!”

“To think, in just a few months’ time, you’ve broken through to the middle stage of the Sixth Level of Awakening Vein Realm. Your battle prowess has reached such a level that you could effortlessly defeat the encirclement of over ten Seventh-Level Awakening Vein Realm experts!”

“In contrast, it took me so long just to break through to the Eighth Layer of Awakening Vein Realm. Honestly, comparing oneself to others can truly be maddening…”

Saying this, Zhu Lingmei couldn’t help but ask, “What’s your training method? Any advice you can share?”

Luo Cheng held a good impression of Zhu Lingmei and replied half-truthfully, “I was just lucky. During my excursions lately, I encountered some fortuitous opportunities.”

“Excursions, huh? Truly, the Great Yue Dynasty is too limiting. When I have the chance in the future, I want to venture out as well.”

Zhu Lingmei nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly smiled at Luo Cheng:

“So, what are your plans next? How about teaming up with me to the Black Cloud Mountain Range? The bounty for slaying even one Blood Nether Sect disciple is extremely lucrative. If we’re lucky enough to locate their stronghold, we could strike it rich overnight!”

“Not to mention other rewards, but with something like the Ksitigarbha Mixed Yuan Pill, it would greatly enhance the chances of breaking through the Four Extremes Secret Realm in the future.”

Originally, she hadn’t placed much hope on this mission. But Luo Cheng’s tremendous advancement deeply inspired her to take a chance and fight for it.

Luo Cheng thought it over but finally shook his head: “Forget it. I plan to enter secluded cultivation for some time first.”

The Black Cloud Mountain Range stretched through the entire Great Yue Dynasty, from south to north. Even at full speed, it would take an Awakening Vein Realm expert several dozen days to traverse.

Moreover, the region was riddled with poisonous miasma and infested with demon beasts. The environment was exceedingly treacherous, and finding the Blood Nether Sect’s stronghold would be no simple feat.

And that wasn’t the worst of it.

Judging from Sun Yingyang being bribed by the Blood Nether Sect, it was clear their influence had already infiltrated the Three Great Sects.

Who could know just how powerful the Blood Nether Sect had become within the Great Yue Dynasty!

Besides, Luo Cheng currently had more than six hundred Four-star Soul Crystals and over a dozen Meridian Opening Pills, enough to support his cultivation for a long while. There was really no need to take such a dangerous risk.

“Zhu Lingmei, if you decide to go, please be careful. The Blood Nether Sect, like a centipede, refuses to go down easily even if maimed. They once swept through the Yunlan Domain Group, and their return this time will surely not be simple. It’s very likely that their strongholds are guarded by True Master-level experts.”

Thinking of Blood Crow True Master, Luo Cheng offered a warning in good faith.

“True Master-level experts!”

Zhu Lingmei’s expression shifted slightly, and her gratitude for Luo Cheng deepened. With a wry smile, she said:

“Don’t worry, I won’t risk my life recklessly. At most, I’ll just hunt down a few isolated disciples of the Blood Nether Sect and will avoid venturing too deep.”

Luo Cheng nodded but remained somewhat uneasy.

Once the Blood Nether Sect’s stronghold was discovered, it would inevitably lead to a bloody and violent war.

Not just the Three Great Sects, but the entire Great Yue Dynasty would be drawn into it.

This war… if the Three Great Sects won, all would be fine. But if they lost…

Shaking his head, Luo Cheng pushed away the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

There was no use worrying about these matters now; the only thing he could do was focus on improving his strength as much as possible.

In a chaotic world, life was as fleeting as grass. Only the sword in one’s hand could truly be trusted.

Taking his leave of Zhu Lingmei, Luo Cheng returned to Mengli Peak.

Originally, Luo Cheng had planned to meet Yun Mengli and explain why he had failed to return to the sect on time as promised last time. However, Yun Mengli was not in the sect.

“I wonder who it is she’s planning to kill. Did she succeed or not…”

With this thought in his mind, Luo Cheng returned to Shangyun Hall and headed straight for the Practice Field.

“Let’s test my current maximum attack power.”

Luo Cheng unsheathed the Thunder Hidden Sword, exhaled slowly, and simultaneously invoked his Martial Soul and Xuanlong Technique. Coupled with seventy percent of his Sword Intent, he pushed himself to the peak of his state.

“Divine Wind Absolute Kill!”

Amid the depths of his pupils, a flash of blue lightning appeared as he unleashed a strike.

Zzt!

A dazzling Sword Qi Tornado pierced through the air, slashing toward the Training Post, which symbolized the extreme defense of a peak Awakening Vein Realm expert.

Boom!

A deafening explosion resounded, and a faint white mark appeared on the Training Post, almost imperceptible.

“Tsk, it seems the gap between me and peak Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm experts is still substantial! I can hardly break through their defenses.”

Seeing the Training Post nearly unscathed, Luo Cheng was not too surprised.

In the late stages of Awakening Vein Realm, each minor level presented a massive disparity in combat strength, especially upon reaching the Ninth Layer!

Peak Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm experts.

They could even harness a trace of the world’s might!

A single one of them was equivalent to ten ordinary late-stage Ninth Layer experts!

Mid-stage Ninth Layer experts were entirely insignificant in their presence.

“Cultivation is the true path!”

With a sigh, Luo Cheng waved his hand, causing several crates of Soul Crystals to appear. He also took out a bottle of Meridian Opening Pills.

This time, he intended to set aside all distractions and devote himself fully to reaching the Sixth Layer Peak of Awakening Vein Realm!

Only by advancing in cultivation could his overall strength rise rapidly.

After consuming one Meridian Opening Pill, Luo Cheng extended his palm and drew in several Four-star Soul Crystals.

“Devour!”

Roar!

The Zhengrong Dragon Energy danced wildly as the Beast Souls within the Soul Crystals were swallowed into Luo Cheng’s body. This caused Essence Energy to surge around him, and his Essence Qi flowed like a dragon, gradually leading him into a meditative cultivation state.

Sky Extreme Peak!

This was the mountain attributed to Nangong Jue, one of the top ten True Disciples.

At the peak’s grand palace hall, many men and women had gathered.

Each of these individuals exuded an aura of immense power and seemed to shimmer with radiant, almost illusory brilliance, their demeanors varying but equally imposing.

These were all core members of the Crown Prince Hall.

Sitting in the lead seat, clad in luxurious robes and wearing a Star Crown, was none other than Nangong Jue, the leader of the Crown Prince Hall and a top ten True Disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect! His eyes sparkled like stars in the heavens, irresistibly drawing in the attention of all present.

In the premier seat to his left sat the cold and stoic Eighth Prince Jin Min.

“Are you telling me that brat broke through to the mid-stage of the Sixth Level of Awakening Vein Realm and passed the Core Disciple assessment? How is that even possible!”

Jin Min frowned deeply, his eyes fixed on Lu Shaojing in the center of the hall.

Being stared at by so many powerhouses, even Lu Shaojing, a Xuanhe List disciple, couldn’t help but feel the pressure. His palms were slick with sweat as he took a deep breath and said:

“It’s absolutely true! Not only that, but his combat prowess is shockingly high. Even over ten Seventh-Level Awakening Vein Realm experts combined could not match him! I estimate his strength already rivals that of someone at the Eighth Layer!”

As Luo Cheng had become a Core Disciple, Lu Shaojing could no longer act against him casually. After deliberating, he decided to report this matter to Jin Min.

“Impossible! How could a waste possibly advance so quickly!”

Jin Min clenched his fists tightly, his face dark and stormy.

Hearing this news sent chills down Jin Min’s spine.

In just a few months, Luo Cheng had ascended from the early stage of Awakening Vein Realm to the mid-stage of the Sixth Level, with battle prowess equaling the Eighth Layer!

Jin Min could never have imagined that the “ant” he had once dismissed could grow to such a degree in such a short time!

If this continued, in another year or two, wouldn’t he himself be unable to suppress Luo Cheng?!

This was something Jin Min absolutely could not tolerate. With an ominous chill, he declared:

“That brat is truly unnatural. Despite awakening a ’Wasted Martial Soul,’ he has managed to progress at such a ridiculous pace. Now, with a new faction emerging around him in the sect, they’re opposing our Crown Prince Hall. Sooner or later, he’ll become a major threat!”

“We cannot let him live! We must find an opportunity to eliminate him!”

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