As the surroundings were about to be engulfed by the crimson light, Yan Tianxing felt a chill in his heart and quickly threw out the item in his hand. The divine scroll unfurled in the wind, resembling a painting being opened.
"A divine scroll?"The two monks sighed in relief, retreating behind the scroll to expand their martial domain, ready to resist the encroaching blood mist.
As the scroll opened, a dazzling light surged forth, accompanied by intense fluctuations. A delicate silver sword rose slowly from the scroll, spinning gracefully. The errant spiritual energy in the area was drawn toward it, merging into a misty halo that spread outward.
In an instant, a towering mountain appeared, countless silver swords hovering above it, forming a silver storm that swept downward. The air resonated with the sound of clashing swords, an aura of killing intent permeating the atmosphere.
In the blood mist, Liu Hongfeng quietly shifted her position several times but was always accurately locked onto. Realizing the anomaly, she stopped moving and ceased to evade.
Countless crimson patterns emerged around her, weaving into a cocoon-like formation that enveloped her. The surrounding blood mist quickly gathered and fused into a sphere of about ten feet in diameter, pulsating with a seductive glow.
At the same time, torrents of silver light rained down, creating a grand spectacle. Before the attack even landed, its overwhelming pressure caused the ground to sink beneath them.
"Boom!"A deafening roar echoed, reminiscent of a stampede, accompanied by intense energy fluctuations that swept through the area. Yan Tianxing and his group retreated over a hundred feet but were still knocked back by the terrifying energy tide. Dust filled the air, obscuring everyone's vision.
"Masters, can you see the situation? Is that demoness alive or dead?"Yan Tianxing coughed and quickly inquired.
"The energy is too chaotic; I cannot discern clearly..."the elder monk replied. "For the safety of the Young Master, we should leave first and regroup with the others to devise a new plan."
"Alright…"Yan Tianxing glanced back, feeling quite reluctant. The group hastily retreated, a faint tapping sound quietly following them, gradually merging with the footsteps of the last black-armored soldier.
As they departed, the area fell completely silent. When the dust settled, the ten-foot crimson sphere shimmered with an eerie glow, showing no signs of damage. The sphere slowly dissolved and collapsed inward, revealing a graceful figure.
As the crimson patterns faded, Liu Hongfeng's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, her red pupils reflecting a moment of confusion as she stared blankly ahead. "Where am I... Who am I?"
"I am Crimson... No! I am Liu Hongfeng!"
"I am Crimson... I am Liu Hongfeng!"
"Get out! Get out of my mind!!!"
Liu Hongfeng knelt on the ground, clutching her head, her expression filled with agony. After a moment, she weakly stood up, memories flooding back, sending chills through her heart.
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The crimson patterns that had protected her from the silver swords were the essence of a despair-level demon. While powerful, each use eroded her mind a little more. This was the third time she had used this ability since leaving the sect, and the previous two times had gone without incident...
Yet this time, a demonic thought calling itself "Crimson" had emerged, vying for control of her body. If it had gained the upper hand, she might have become a mindless killing machine, a fate she was unwilling to accept.
"I can't use this essence for a while..."Liu Hongfeng contemplated, then looked toward the direction where Yan Tianxing and his group had left. "The heir of the King of the South…"
...
At Qingling Sect, Li Sheng held his junior sister's delicate white wrist, guiding the medicinal power of the Nirvana Pill into her dantian. Half an hour later, Li Sheng let out a long breath and smiled, "Junior sister, how do you feel?"
Bai Ye attempted to sit up, but as soon as she straightened, she stumbled backward. Li Sheng quickly caught her, saying, "Take it easy, junior sister; you've just been inactive for so long. Just take a short walk."
"Mm!"Bai Ye nodded, her exquisite face blooming with a bright smile, akin to a butterfly awakening from slumber, ready to take flight.
Li Sheng supported her as they wandered, and by the time they reached the training ground, Bai Ye was able to stand on her own. A crowd of disciples, seeing the two approaching together, halted their training and gathered around.
"The Grand Elder has recovered! That's great!"
"I told you the Grand Elder is a celestial being; how could anything happen to her? Look, she's already back on her feet in just a few days!"
"Are you okay, Sister Bai Ye?"Liu Hongying pushed through the crowd, taking Bai Ye's arm and examining her with excitement.
At that moment, the loud cries of the little creature on her head dampened the atmosphere. Li Sheng, with a face full of annoyance, grabbed the creature and began to squeeze it.
Just then, a notification echoed in his mind.
**[Spirit Vein Upgrade Completed]**
Li Sheng handed two eighth or ninth-grade pills to his junior sister, then swiftly vanished from the spot.
At the spirit vein location on the back mountain, Li Sheng appeared. The once low hill had transformed dramatically, rising several feet high, shrouded in tangible mist, resembling a fairyland.
The spirit gathering rooms on the mountain had increased from ten to fifty. Li Sheng stepped inside, where the concentration of spiritual energy was even denser, nearly obscuring visibility.
"Training here might be equivalent to the effects of high-grade pills..."Li Sheng felt elated. In a maximum of seven days, all remaining disciples would each have a share of premium body-refining pills.
Once he broke through to the eighth rank, he could use this place for cultivation, significantly boosting efficiency.
"Right!"Li Sheng suddenly thought, calling up his interface and silently activating the upgrade.
**[Spirit Vein +: Superior]**
**[Would you like to consume one thousand sect points to enhance the quality of the spirit vein?]**
"A thousand?"Li Sheng was taken aback, though he had been somewhat prepared, the requirement still surprised him.
To his knowledge, there were no premium spirit veins across the entire Tianxuan Continent. Even superior spirit veins were rare, predominantly occupied by those top-tier holy lands and royal families.
"Thankfully, I have the Titan Tortoise to support me..."Li Sheng sighed in relief.
Leaving the back mountain spirit vein, Li Sheng headed straight to the Black Tower, making his way to the Hundred Battles Arena. According to the secret texts of martial domains, to once again condense the form of divine abilities, his skill realm needed to reach the Subtle realm.
Skills are categorized into three realms: the Three Realms of Force, the Three Realms of Subtlety, and the Heart of Heaven. Subtlety corresponds to masters and grand masters, while the Heart of Heaven aligns with first-grade land immortals.
To elevate his skills, there was no shortcut; he had to train diligently day and night. Fortunately, the Hundred Battles Arena would save him considerable time.
Li Sheng's figure materialized in the arena. He had previously passed the first two stages and now directly arrived at the third stage. Selecting a long sword, he charged toward the three shadowy figures ahead.