CHAPTER 451: CHAPTER 127: THE GRADE OF DIVINE WIND ABSOLUTE KILL, WASHING BODY POND!

A group of five followed Elder Li, making their way up Cuiyu Peak.

Along the path, strange flowers and rare grasses were growing everywhere.

Many were Spiritual Medicines rarely seen in the outside world.

Luo Cheng even spotted a few Four-star and Five-star Spiritual Medicines by the roadside.

The medicinal fragrance blended with the dense Heaven and Earth Essence Energy, forming a light and ethereal mist. Taking a single breath filled one with tranquility and delight.

All of this left Luo Cheng deeply shaken.

Living in such a place—not to mention how quickly one’s cultivation might advance—over time, even one’s temperament would undoubtedly change.

No wonder the Inner Sect elders and True Disciples all radiated extraordinary auras, either imposing and unyielding or ethereal and otherworldly, like true Immortals!

Reining in his wandering thoughts, Luo Cheng turned to look at Zhu Lingmei, who was walking beside him:

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for stepping in just now."

Although Luo Cheng was unafraid of Yuan Qianyu and the others,

without Zhu Lingmei’s intervention, the situation would have been much more troublesome.

"I didn’t do much,"

Zhu Lingmei said with a faint smile, then asked, "That sword technique you used earlier to defeat Hua Jingyang is quite powerful. It contains the realms of both Wind and Cloud, mutually reinforcing and nearly indestructible. I’ve never seen such a technique before. What grade is it?"

Luo Cheng hesitated for a moment before answering, "It’s likely a peak Five-star Sword Technique. I came across it by chance."

Divine Wind Absolute Kill had originally barely qualified as a Five-star Sword Technique.

But after fully integrating the first two forms of the Heavenly Fall Sword Technique, it had advanced into the ranks of peak Five-star Sword Techniques.

And it wasn’t just any peak—it was at the absolute pinnacle!

Luo Cheng estimated that if he could fully integrate the Third Form, Lightning Passage, and the Fourth Form, Thunder Sound,

the Divine Wind Absolute Kill could possibly ascend to the level of a top-grade Six-star Sword Technique!

Upon hearing it was merely a Five-star Sword Technique, Zhu Lingmei was somewhat surprised.

That Tornado Sword Energy, capable of drawing on Heaven and Earth Essence Energy to replenish itself, was incredibly powerful.

She had assumed it to be at least a Six-star Sword Technique.

However, without pressing further, Zhu Lingmei glanced toward Yuan Qianyu in the rear and said:

"In three days, are you really planning to duel with Yuan Qianyu? His elder brother is Yuan Qingying, one of the Top Ten True Disciples. By doing this, you risk offending a True Disciple."

Luo Cheng shook his head, "Even if I don’t accept the challenge, he won’t let the matter rest. The Crown Prince Hall already sees me as a thorn in their side. I’ve already offended the Eighth Prince Jin Min and Nangong Jue, so why fear adding Yuan Qingying to the list?"

Seeing the calm expression on Luo Cheng’s face, Zhu Lingmei was taken aback.

She could sense the determination in him, resolute and unwavering.

In just a few sentences, he had revealed his resolve to stand his ground against the Crown Prince Hall.

Including the Eighth Prince Jin Min and Nangong Jue!

Zhu Lingmei was so startled by this conviction that a chill ran through her.

To challenge the Crown Prince Hall all by himself—

This was sheer madness!

Behind them, Yuan Qianyu and his two companions were having a quiet discussion.

"Junior Brother Yuan, this Luo Cheng is far too arrogant! He must be taught a lesson. In three days, during your duel with him, how confident are you of victory?"

The young man named Xue Yuan cast a cold glance at Luo Cheng before speaking to Yuan Qianyu.

Yuan Qianyu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Don’t worry, Senior Brother Xue. I have entered the Washing Body Pond this time and will surely break through to the Sixth Level of the Awakening Vein Realm! As you know, in the Middle Stage of the Awakening Vein Realm, every leap in realm results in a dramatic difference in strength. By then, defeating Luo Cheng will be as easy as flipping my hand."

"Good! Here, I have a few Awakening God Pills. They should assist you in cultivating within the Washing Body Pond,"

Xue Yuan said, taking out a Jade Bottle and handing it to Yuan Qianyu.

A few Awakening God Pills were worth millions in silver—a considerable sum even for Inner Sect disciples.

Luo Cheng wasn’t worthy of such a gesture from Xue Yuan.

He was only doing this to take the chance to curry favor with Yuan Qingying.

Even though Yuan Qingying had once lost his position among the Top Ten True Disciples, his strength and standing were still far above that of the Inner Sect disciples, unreachable.

Noticing this, the nearby Lin Yujing, with her peach-blossom cheeks, also took out a Jade Bottle. Smiling radiantly, she said:

"Let me also lend a helping hand to Junior Brother Yuan! Win handsomely, and show Luo Cheng the might of our Crown Prince Hall."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Xue, Senior Sister Lin! Rest assured, in three days, I will not disappoint you!"

Accepting their gifts with delight, Yuan Qianyu looked over at Luo Cheng with a glint of cold light in his eyes:

"I shall make him understand that the Inner Sect is not a place for him to run rampant and that he is utterly oblivious to his own insignificance!"

Under Elder Li’s guidance, the group continued climbing the steps. Soon, they arrived before a grand hall.

A golden plaque above the hall displayed three bold characters in an elegant yet vigorous script.

Refining Body Hall!

The group of six entered the hall.

Inside, the hall was vast and empty. At its far end was a stone door about thirty to forty meters high, releasing dense mist formed from Heaven and Earth Essence Energy.

"Such dense Heaven and Earth Essence Energy! It’s said that the Washing Body Pond is located where a Primordial Vein once emerged!"

Zhu Lingmei exclaimed in amazement.

"Huh! These mists contain the power of will!"

Luo Cheng stared at the mist, his expression also shifting in shock.

Thanks to his strong Soul Power, he instantly noticed the mysterious nature of the mist.

It indeed contained the power of will!

Though faint, it was immensely powerful and strangely familiar.

After some thought, Luo Cheng realized that the will contained in the mist bore a striking resemblance to the King’s Will found in the Heart Refining Gorge of the Outer Sect.

"It seems the Washing Body Pond is related to the fallen king of the Heart Refining Gorge..."

Luo Cheng mused to himself.

In comparison, Yuan Qianyu, Zhu Lingmei, and the others only felt the richness of the Heaven and Earth Essence Energy, completely oblivious to the presence of the power of will.

"Let’s go in,"

Elder Li said, stepping through the stone door first.

Behind the door was a staircase carved into stone, leading deep underground.

As they descended, the mist grew thicker and more viscous, resembling water. Waving a hand through it left clear cracks that took a while to heal.

They followed the stairs down for over ten miles.

Luo Cheng estimated they had already reached the heart of Cuiyu Peak’s underground zone.

At that moment, Elder Li suddenly turned down a side passage that branched off the main path.

The side passage led to an underground cavern.

Stalactites hung from the cavern ceiling, some as large as houses, others as small as bamboo shoots, all radiating crystalline brilliance. Their surfaces emitted a blood-colored golden aura, streaming out like ribbons.

In the center of the cavern was a massive pool of water. The water was red, and the color grew deeper toward the center!

The central region was a sinister dark red that sent chills down the spine!

The pool churned continuously, creating waves of blood that surged layer by layer. Dense mists rose unceasingly from the water, visibly distorting the surrounding space!

"These mists contain the power of will!"

Zhu Lingmei exclaimed in shock.

Elder Li nodded and explained: "As you must know, a king once perished in the Heart Refining Gorge. His will lingered for centuries, his blood seeped into the earth, and his spirit gradually merged with the underground Primordial Vein, eventually converging here to form the Washing Body Pond."

"The King’s Will!"

The group gasped in awe.

Luo Cheng, having already guessed as much, was not surprised.

At that moment, a red liquid condensed at the tip of one of the stalactites until it could hold no more and dropped into the pool below.

BOOM!

It was merely a single drop, yet its impact on the pool echoed like thunder, sending waves roaring to the sky, as if a mountain had been dropped!

The scene startled everyone present.

Only after the bloody waves had calmed did Elder Li explain: "The water in the Washing Body Pond contains immense Essence Energy, as well as the King’s Will. A single drop of this water weighs over ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand pounds!"