Three days later.
Tian Yusheng led Li Jingxiao to the back mountain of Tian Shu Sect. There was a boiling blood pool there, with the stench of blood permeating the air and even forming a blood mist around it. If it weren't for the barrier erected by Tian Yusheng, the blood mist would have already spread to all parts of the sect.
"This is……"
"The sacred pool is made of spiritual herbs and the blood of spiritual beasts. If you step into it and cultivate for a month, you can eliminate your inner demons. Not only that, your physique and foundation will be much more stable. If you are lucky, you may even make a breakthrough."
"But the ruins will open in a month, disciple..."
"I will awaken you from your cultivation at that time, so don't worry."
Tian Yusheng patted him on the shoulder, giving Li Jingxiao a reassuring smile.
"Yes, disciple understands!"
Li Jingxiao nodded vigorously, took off his shirt without hesitation, and stepped into the blood pool.
The overwhelming spiritual energy was instantly absorbed into the blood pool. Li Jingxiao felt a warm sensation in his lower abdomen and quickly calmed his mind to begin cultivating.
"Demon Soul, watch over him here. Do not let him leave the Sacred Pool before he successfully breaks through to the ninth level of the Divine Tribulation Realm, understand?"
"knew."
Mo Ye replied lazily.
After Tian Yusheng left, he floated in mid-air, gazing at Li Jingxiao.
This blood pool is a product he improved; it does enhance physical constitution and solidify the foundation, but it does not have the effect of extracting the power of the sacred body that Tian Yusheng ideally desired.
After all, Lin Feng's orders were more important than his deal with Tianyusheng.
In Tianyusheng's original plan, the blood pool in the back mountain would allow Li Jingxiao's Holy Body to break through to the final stage in a short period of time and greatly improve his strength. However, at the same time, the power of Li Jingxiao's Holy Body would be forcibly extracted from his body by the blood pool and flow into the pool, becoming part of the pool water.
After being modified by Mo Ye, the Blood Pool's only function was to strengthen the body and solidify the foundation. As for enhancing cultivation... well, that was possible, but the side effects were severe. When Li Jingxiao used the power of the Blood Pool to forcibly increase his cultivation, his cultivation would immediately drop if he overused the power, with extremely serious consequences.
Mo Ye intended to deceive Tian Yusheng, but did not want to actually harm the physical body. After all, His Highness the Crown Prince had promised that once Li Jingxiao's soul dissipated, this body would belong to him.
"Foolish boy, keep fixing it, or you'll end up with nothing."
Mo Ye yawned lazily, observing Li Jingxiao's every move from the shadows.
...
January arrived, in the imperial palace of the Xuan Yan Dynasty.
"Brother Lin must already know that my trip to the Xuan Yan Star Realm is for this Divine Blade."
Shen Xiaohong's expression was solemn as he took out an ancient book he had brought from the King Realm. It clearly recorded the star realms where the three great demonic blades last appeared, including the Northern Divine Domain, the Xuan Yan Star Realm, and an "Endless Sea".
"I can't get the Heaven-Opening Blade from the Northern Divine Region for now, but the Divine Glory Blade from the Profound Flame Star Realm, plus the Mountain-Splitting Blade from the Endless Sea, are things I can obtain."
"Hmm... So, that Divine Sword is located within the ruins, right?"
Lin Feng's expression remained unchanged as he asked with a smile.
"That's right, I'll need your help, Brother Lin, Miss Feng, and Princess Chang!"
Xia Shiying's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds during this period, and she has barely qualified to enter the ruins with Shen Xiaohong.
"Since it is Brother Xiaohong who entrusted us with this task, we will certainly do our utmost to help!"
"Thank you, Brother Lin. By the way... if I may ask a question, the immortal sword in your hand should also be the Primordial Immortal Sword, one of the Five Great Immortal Swords, right?"
Shen Xiaohong was extremely cautious, after all, this involved someone's secrets, and it would be bad if he offended Lin Feng.
“That’s right, there’s nothing to hide. I obtained this immortal sword by chance before, and I can tell you the truth, Brother Xiaohong. My goal is the same as yours: to collect all five immortal swords.”
"I see!"
Shen Xiaohong had no doubts about Lin Feng. After all, in his eyes, Lin Feng was just a sword cultivator. No matter what, he couldn't possibly compete with him for the Divine Hong Blade.
"Brother Xiaohong, to be honest, I've been gathering some information about the Divine Hong Blade these past few days. As far as I know, the Divine Hong Blade seems to be the most unique of the three great demonic blades?"
"That's right! The Divine Blade is the most intelligent of all the demonic blades! When an ordinary martial artist obtains the Divine Blade, the first thing they must do is to bind it to their master with their blood. However, if the demonic blade feels that the person has no right to control it, it will immediately flee and will not give the person any chance at all!"
Shen Xiaohong looked quite nervous.
He was also worried that he would not be recognized by Shenhongdao.
"Even so, I must give it a try. Brother Lin and Miss Feng, please do your utmost to help me! I will repay you handsomely in the future!"
Lin Feng smiled and waved his hand.
“Brother Xiaohong, after spending these days together, we both know each other’s personalities. I, Lin Feng, help my friends without expecting anything in return. Moreover, I can tell you, Brother Xiaohong, that I am not from the King Realm. My true origins and Yu Chang’s are a secret for now. I hope you will not take offense.”
Shen Xiaohong said solemnly, "Brother Lin told me about this, which clearly shows that he considers me a true friend. I, Shen Xiaohong, will definitely keep it a secret for you and will not pry too much!"
[The favorability rating of the chosen one, Shen Xiaohong, has increased; reward: 2000 Destiny Points!]
Feng Yushang sat down next to Lin Feng, her lips twitching.
This person is so naive it's almost frustrating.
After Shen Xiaohong left, Feng Yushang hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, are you interested in that Shenhong Blade?"
"I'm more than just interested; I'm determined to have him. This guy has no right to compete with me."
Lin Feng smiled faintly.
“When Shen Xiaohong fails to obtain the Shenhong Blade, he will inevitably head to the Endless Sea. We can go with him and continue to exploit his power. This will definitely save us a lot of trouble in the Endless Sea, just like in the Xuan Yan Dynasty.”
"Your Highness is wise!"
Stop flattering me.
Lin Feng glanced at her and said, "Give me a shoulder massage."
"That little white..."
Feng Yushang blinked. She had now learned to appropriately gain some advantages for herself in front of Lin Feng.
"I think I understand now. You're only willing to be with me because of that little guy."
Helpless, Lin Feng released Xiao Bai from the spirit beast space, letting Feng Yushang "torture" it.
She quickly smiled apologetically and went forward to massage Lin Feng's shoulders and legs, being extremely attentive.
Amidst much anticipation, the opening of the ruins arrived as scheduled!
Tian Shu Gate, behind the mountain.
A young man dressed in black slowly walked out. His eyes were bloodshot, and his hair was also faintly mixed with an abnormal blood red. If anyone came here, they would definitely recognize him as Li Jingxiao, the Holy Son of their Tian Shu Sect.
But compared to a month ago, Li Jingxiao's aura was completely different, and even his cultivation level had increased by several realms!
"good!"
Upon hearing the commotion, Tian Yusheng rushed over and nodded in satisfaction.
"Pack your things, we'll head to the Blazing Flame Mountains where the ruins are located."
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