The seven of Yan Shengjing swore their oaths with their own blood and then stepped into the deep rift. Moments later, two figures appeared nearby a man and a woman. The man was about six feet tall, muscular, and clad in animal skins, exuding a wild aura. The woman had delicate features and wore a purple dress, her demeanor elegant.
"Is this place the legendary boundary wall connecting to the abyss?" the woman raised an eyebrow, her eyes flashing with curiosity.
"From what I see, it resembles the descriptions in the records," the man, Man Tianqing, replied thoughtfully.
"Are you interested in going in, Island Master Yi?"
"Don't you want to?" Yi replied with a half-smile.
Man's eyes glinted with excitement. "It's said that places where two realms intersect have a chance of producing rare treasures, most famously the 'Dual Realm Fruit' and Void Liquid..."
Yi nodded. "The Dual Realm Fruit is an ultimate treasure for creating avatars, and the Void Liquid is effective for both Masters and Grand Masters. If I said I wasn't tempted, I'd be lying..."
"True, but the boundary space is complex, filled with abyssal creatures and void bugs. Especially the void rift; one misstep could lead to disaster. Should we call a few more allies?" Man suggested.
Yi shook her head. "Who knows when this boundary space will close? Seven Masters daring to venture together does Man's courage fall short of a few Masters?"
"You know my nature, Yi. There's nothing in this world that scares me!" Man's expression turned serious, even knowing she was trying to provoke him. The boundary space, being unstable, could collapse at any moment. Missing this opportunity would be a regretful mistake.
"The Dual Realm Fruit and Void Liquid..." Man's heart raced. Obtaining either would greatly enhance his strength, and then he could claim the title of the world's strongest.
"Very well; while the boundary space is dangerous, with our combined strength, we have a good chance," Yi agreed. A crystalline small tower appeared in her hand, radiating brilliant light. With a flick, it vanished into the air, growing to a height of over a thousand feet, spinning rapidly as it descended towards the rift.
With a rumble, the massive silver tower settled at the rift's entrance. "Let's go, Man. With this tower, I'll sense any collapse in the boundary space immediately," Yi said with a light laugh as she walked ahead.
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Man nodded, feeling a twinge of regret. They had previously injured a crimson giant but were interrupted by Yan Shengjing and his group, prompting them to abandon the battle. If it hadn't been for the distraction, they might have claimed the abyssal crystal.
After they entered the rift, the area fell silent.
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Three thousand miles to the north, the earth cracked, rocks crumbled, and rivers overflowed a scene of devastation. This was the battlefield where Man Tianqing, Island Master Yi, and the crimson giant had clashed. The giant stood three thousand feet tall, its legs buried in the ground, shrouded in a crimson mist. Its glistening wounds slowly healed.
At that moment, a slender figure soared through the air, her red silk dress shimmering against her fair skin. It was Liu Hongfeng, her expression indifferent as she gazed at the crimson giant, her eyes glowing with a fierce red light.
"Such abundant essence..." Liu smiled slightly, regarding the giant like prey.
The giant glanced at her, raising a massive hand, its terrifying aura expanding. In response, Liu spoke softly, "Crimson!" The two simple words carried a unique vibration, ancient and ethereal, filled with immense power. The giant's raised hand suddenly froze, confusion flickering in its brutal eyes.
Liu smirked, stepping forward with an air of calm, her red crystal shoes creating ripples as if walking on water. The giant stood frozen, as if under a spell, until Liu's form vanished into its brow. Only then did the giant react, stirring the mist around it to heal its wounds, seemingly forgetting the encounter.
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Ten days later, at the Qingling Sect, within the Enlightenment Ancient Road, Li Sheng sat cross-legged. As the earthy-yellow mist dissipated, two radiant seeds of divine power emerged.
"The second Heavenly-tier divine seed is complete!" Li Sheng opened his eyes, his expression mildly pleased as a green light sphere floated in his palm. Feeling the immense energy within, he nodded in satisfaction. With two divine seeds, his combat power had significantly increased, and now he was confident he could injure an ordinary Master with a direct hit.
Reflecting on his progress, he felt a sense of incompleteness. Summoning both divine seeds only heightened this sensation. According to the martial arts secret text, this feeling was normal; only upon forming a third divine seed and creating an array would it fade.
"These two Heavenly-tier divine seeds are several times stronger than before, but they're still insufficient against a peak Master..." Li Sheng murmured to himself. To contend with the most formidable Masters, like Yan Shengjing, he would need to condense three Heavenly-tier divine seeds to form a Triad Array.
After pondering for a moment, Li Sheng left the black tower, his consciousness soaring to survey the entire Qingling Sect. "Nine disciples entered the Enlightenment Ancient Road yesterday, achieving the fourth-grade realm. Now, including my junior sister, there are eleven fourth-grade disciples in the sect.
The contribution points for upgrading the protective formation are sufficient, but to maximize benefits, it's best to wait until the other disciples also advance to the fourth grade. Eight disciples are at the fifth-grade realm, and thirty-one at the sixth-grade. In half a month, all these disciples will likely reach the fourth grade."