CHAPTER 452: CHAPTER 128: SLAYING AGONY, INSANE BREAKTHROUGH!

Hiss!

Upon hearing Elder Li’s words, Luo Cheng and the others couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

One drop of water weighing a hundred thousand pounds!

What kind of concept is this!

No wonder only Inner Sect Core Disciples are usually allowed into the Washing Body Pond for cultivation.

A Tongxuan Realm Martial Artist struck by one drop of this water would be smashed to pieces on the spot, bones and all, leaving no trace!

Even an ordinary Awakening Vein Realm Early Stage powerhouse would likely struggle to endure it!

"You must remember, the will of the Essence Energy within the Washing Body Pond is extremely domineering. It will not only temper your physical body but also grind down your spirit. At first, it will be immensely painful. Do not give up easily, nor should you use your Essence Energy to resist! The longer you hold on, the greater your harvest will be."

"Of course, if you truly cannot endure, don’t force yourself. Otherwise, injuries are a minor concern; your life might be in danger."

"Additionally, the Washing Body Pond is divided into three zones: the central zone is suitable for Awakening Vein Realm Peak powerhouses, the blood-red zone is for Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm cultivators, and the pale zone is for Middle Stage Awakening Vein Realm cultivators. Choose based on your own realm."

"Do not be reckless, seeking faster cultivation at the cost of overreaching your limits. If you cannot persevere or get injured from overstraining, you will waste the opportunity and end up with more losses than gains."

As Elder Li spoke, her gaze shifted to Luo Cheng, her tone thoughtful:

"As for you, you should cultivate near the edge of the Washing Body Pond."

Luo Cheng was only at the Early Stage of Awakening Vein Realm Second Level.

Until now, no Inner Sect Disciple with such a low cultivation had ever entered the Washing Body Pond.

She had to provide a warning.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qianyu’s face revealed a mocking smile, his confidence visibly growing.

Everyone knew the closer one got to the central zone of the Washing Body Pond, the better the cultivation effects!

Just cultivating at the edge of the pond, how much could Luo Cheng gain?

Three days later, how would he even compete with him?

"Alright, you may now enter and begin cultivation. In three days, the bell will sound, reminding you to leave."

Leaving behind these words, Elder Li turned and departed.

Zhu Lingmei, Xue Hen, and Lin Yujing each chose a location and entered the Washing Body Pond.

Ugh!

Immediately, the air in the cavern filled with the sound of sharp intakes of breath.

Upon stepping into the Washing Body Pond, the faces of Xue Hen and the others instantly twisted in pain; even Zhu Lingmei furrowed her brows tightly.

Yuan Qianyu glanced at Luo Cheng, then grinned and said, "Don’t forget about our agreement!"

Luo Cheng couldn’t be bothered to respond, turning and heading toward the other side of the Washing Body Pond.

Seeing Luo Cheng treat him like he was invisible, Yuan Qianyu’s expression darkened in fury.

"Hmph! Let’s see how long you can keep that arrogance!"

Snorting heavily, Yuan Qianyu decided to settle scores with him after three days.

With three Core Inner Sect Disciples as witnesses, he wasn’t afraid of Luo Cheng reneging!

"Ah! Why is it so painful!"

Just after entering the Washing Body Pond, Yuan Qianyu cried out miserably, his face turning pale from the pain.

The water of the pond felt like boiling sand, not only tearing at his flesh but the embedded will seemed to drill directly into his pores.

The agony reached bone-deep, searing into his very soul!

Yuan Qianyu only managed to walk seven or eight steps in, barely reaching the pale zone, already drenched in cold sweat, staring fearfully toward the deeper areas.

"This is far enough! That trash can only cultivate at the edge anyway. Training here will be more than enough to surpass him!"

Yuan Qianyu dared not venture further, settling himself in place and beginning cultivation.

The entire pond was vast, over a hundred meters wide. Luo Cheng walked halfway around it, stopping only at a secluded area.

The mist rich with the King’s Will cut off all senses; even with Luo Cheng’s Perception, he could only probe seven or eight meters away at most.

"Here will suffice."

Unable to sense the presence of others, Luo Cheng stepped directly toward the water’s edge.

Hiss!

As soon as he entered the pond, Luo Cheng involuntarily let out a sharp sound.

It felt as though countless needles were piercing his flesh, the intense pain causing the veins across his entire body to bulge prominently.

Utilizing his Soul Power for perception, Luo Cheng immediately sensed strands and threads of pure Essence Energy intertwined with willpower seeping through his countless pores, burrowing into his flesh, merging with his blood and bone marrow.

In just a moment, Luo Cheng felt his internal Essence Energy grow stronger, even noticing subtle surges in his Sea of Consciousness Soul Power.

"So that’s it! The Essence Energy contained in this pond is so abundant and refined. With the King’s Will infused, entering the water causes the energy to automatically flood into the body, tempering flesh and bone, purifying the soul, and naturally accelerating cultivation!"

"No wonder it’s called the Washing Body Pond! Using the pond as a crucible to forge oneself. What a heavenly paradise!"

"I absolutely cannot waste this opportunity!"

Gripping this thought, Luo Cheng wasted no time, stepping deeper into the Washing Body Pond.

The closer he got to the center, the darker the color of the water became, and the King’s Will and Heaven and Earth Essence Energy grew even stronger.

After just a few steps, Luo Cheng reached the pale zone, suitable for Middle Stage Awakening Vein Realm cultivators to train.

The influx of Essence Energy and willpower into his body was noticeably stronger!

The pain intensified as well.

Luo Cheng’s face was visibly pale.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng consumed a Flame Tongue Orchid Essence Pill.

Instantly, a cooling sensation spread throughout his body, penetrating his limbs and bones, causing slight ripples in his Sea of Consciousness.

The searing painful sensation eased significantly.

With his mind now settled, Luo Cheng pushed onward, stepping into the blood-red zone.

This zone was intended for Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm cultivators.

As soon as Luo Cheng crossed into the blood-red zone, he felt as though he were stepping into a raging furnace!

The overwhelming Essence Energy and King’s Will pressed relentlessly against his body, as if determined to crush his physical form and even his soul!

An endless agony drowned his spirit and resolve!

"Kill!"

It was at this moment that Luo Cheng’s experience with cultivating Sword Intent came into play.

While firmly guarding his spirit, he condensed his will into an ethereal sword, using it to slash away at the pain.

Instantly, the boundless agony in his mind was forcefully cut down, suppressed, and transformed into fleeting winds and clouds!

Luo Cheng took another dozen steps forward, reaching the boundary between the blood-red zone and the deepest dark-red core zone.

"This is far enough. I’ll cultivate here for now!"

Sensing he had reached his limit, Luo Cheng stopped, his entire body drenched in sweat.

Pushing further, even with his will forged into an ethereal sword to slay pain, he might not be able to hold out much longer, which would be counterproductive.

"In three days, let’s see how far my cultivation advances!"

Luo Cheng understood well that cultivation was the foundation of everything.

If he were to battle Yuan Qianyu, and his cultivation reached Middle Stage Awakening Vein Realm, or even Early Stage of Awakening Vein Realm Fourth Layer, he could easily defeat him with a casual move.

There would be no need to rely on his Martial Soul, thirty percent Sword Intent, or Divine Wind Absolute Kill – using all his trump cards.

What’s more, Luo Cheng’s true target wasn’t Yuan Qianyu, but Sun Yingyang.

Sun Yingyang was a Sixth Layer Peak Awakening Vein Realm powerhouse and a Fierce Cloud Sect Elder. His strength could not be measured by ordinary Sixth Layer Awakening Vein cultivators!

"No point thinking too much..."

Inhaling deeply, Luo Cheng closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, immersing his entire body in the blood-red pond water.

With every inch of his body surrounded by the pond water, Luo Cheng involuntarily furrowed his brows tightly.

The Essence Energy and King’s Will in this zone were far more fierce than those in the outer regions!

The piercing and pervasive pain couldn’t be fully slashed away, even with Sword Intent. Luo Cheng had no choice but to cling to the faint clarity of his mind, forcing himself into a state of cultivation.

Rumble!

The pure and domineering Essence Energy was already flooding automatically into Luo Cheng’s body.

Once Luo Cheng actively began cultivating, the flow burst forth like a breached dam – torrents of Essence Energy infused with King’s Will surged like tidal waves, violently crashing into his body.

His body felt as though struck by lightning, the pain magnified more than tenfold.

"Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Luo Cheng roared inwardly, condensing his will to repeatedly slash away the pain.

At the same time, the immense Essence Energy force invaded every part of his body, pressurizing every inch of his flesh. His motionless seated form turned crimson.

The eighteen Xuan Veins he had opened within him expanded, pulsating vigorously. The rushing Essence Energy coursing through them roared like rivers and streams!

Blood surged like torrents!

Bones resonated like thunder!

Every part of his body seemed to be hammered by an invisible giant, vibrating rhythmically, creating peculiar sounds like a symphonic masterpiece!

Aaaaaaaaah!

The immense pressure forced Luo Cheng to emit low roars from his throat, the sound muffled by the blood-red pond water!

Under such nearly maddening tempering, the nine new Xuan Veins Luo Cheng had opened transformed from narrow streams into broadened rivers, constantly expanding and strengthening!

With the growth of the Xuan Veins, his cultivation surged nonstop.

From Early Stage Awakening Vein Realm Second Level!

To Middle Stage Awakening Vein Realm Second Level!

Then Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm Second Level!

Until reaching the Peak!

Finally, the eighteen opened Xuan Veins achieved complete perfection!