The sun sets and the moon rises, in a never-ending cycle.
Unknowingly, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
On a giant rock.
A Great figure sat cross-legged.
His features were handsome and resolute.
His brows were like blades, exuding sharpness, and his entire demeanor was cold, giving off a "don't come near" feeling.
It was Luo Mu.
At a certain moment,
Luo Mu slowly opened his eyes.
It was hard to describe the expression in his eyes.
It seemed as though there was not a single trace of emotion.
Only after closing and reopening them did his eyes gradually return to normal.
"This sword technique seems to have a slight effect on my mind."
"Though that's normal. After being in constant slaughter, who wouldn't be affected?"
As he spoke, Luo Mu looked around.
All he saw was piles of corpses.
He had wiped out a... monster beast nest.
"Luckily, the sword technique is finally perfected!"
Luo Mu jumped down from the giant rock, a smile appearing on his face.
He raised his right hand.
On the back of his hand, there was a deep black sword-shaped mark.
Within it, gray mist seemed to swirl.
That was—[Absolute Life-Ending Sword Qi]!
Half a month of cultivation had made him forget how many beast monsters he had killed. Only today, after exterminating an entire monster beast nest, had he fully perfected it.
"No wonder they say [Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique] is extremely difficult. I had crit rewards, but without crits, how many beast monsters would I have to kill, how long would I need to train?"
Luo Mu shook his head.
"But the power and difficulty are proportional. Although I'm only at the ninth level of the Body Refining Realm, with [Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique], I should be able to contend with a martial artist at the early stage of the True Aperture Realm!"
Martial cultivation is divided into nine realms.
Body Refining, True Aperture, Spirit Sea, Mystic Pill, Earth-bounding, Heaven-opening, Divine Power, Nirvana, and Supreme.
Body Refining mainly refines the body, strengthening the internal organs.
As for the True Aperture Realm,
It involves opening the nine great apertures hidden deep within the human body.
Each of the great apertures contains dense primordial blood.
Also known as: Innate Blood.
Once the great apertures are opened, the primordial blood will merge into the body, enhancing all aspects of the body's functions.
Strength, defense, speed, etc.
This improvement is incomparable to that of the Body Refining Realm.
When all nine great apertures are opened and forged into one, the martial artist will undergo a qualitative change.
Nine apertures unified, breaking the shackles, and from then on, they can absorb the essence of the heavens and earth to cultivate.
This is also the key to entering the Spirit Sea Realm.
"Next, I need to figure out how to break through to the True Aperture Realm!"
In the past half month, aside from practicing the sword, he had not neglected his cultivation.
He was already at the peak of the ninth level of Body Refining.
He was only half a step away from the True Aperture Realm.
But that half step was quite difficult.
Because breakthroughs at large realms either require slow accumulation or the use of potent medicinal pills to break through rapidly.
Weak water cannot open the barrier.
For Luo Mu, he could only choose the latter.
He didn't have the time for slow accumulation.
And the pills required to break through were often extremely precious.
In the past, he would have been unable to afford them.
But now,
Luo Mu glanced at the bag not far away.
It was filled with valuable materials obtained from killing beast monsters.
It should be enough to exchange for a pill.
"Time to head back!"
Luo Mu picked up the bag, content, and began walking toward the Outer Palace.
But at that moment,
His expression suddenly shifted, and he looked toward the east.
After practicing [Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique], he had become quite sensitive to killing intent.
From that direction,
He sensed a strong killing intent, which didn't seem to come from a beast monster, but from a human.
"Didn't expect... there are Demon Path people infiltrating the academy!"
Cheng Qingman clutched her bleeding waist, an angry look on her beautiful face.
She had just returned from the depths of the back mountain.
As she passed through this area, she happened to encounter an Inner Palace disciple lying on the ground, seemingly severely injured.
Without thinking much,
She went over to help.
But to her surprise, the Inner Palace disciple suddenly launched a sneak attack.
Fortunately, she reacted quickly.
She dodged the fatal strike,
But her waist was severely injured. If not treated promptly, it could be life-threatening.
"No wonder they say this Inner Palace disciple is a famous genius. In this situation, he was still able to avoid my deadly strike, and even counterattacked with a slap."
The Inner Palace disciple had blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
He touched his chest, his steps somewhat unsteady.
Cheng Qingman was at the sixth level of the True Aperture Realm,
While he was only at the first level.
After one slap, he was severely wounded.
But compared to Cheng Qingman, he was still somewhat better off.
"How dare you expose your identity in the academy. Do you think you can still walk out of here?"
Cheng Qingman said coldly.
"I had no choice. The higher-ups pushed me hard. If I don't kill an Inner Palace genius, how am I supposed to report back?"
The Inner Palace disciple tapped his chest several times.
His complexion improved a little.
"Arrogant, do you think you're guaranteed to win?"
Cheng Qingman assumed a defensive stance.
The two were roughly equally injured, but she was at the sixth level—why should she lose?
But the next moment,
Cheng Qingman's face changed dramatically.
She suddenly felt an overwhelming weakness, as if her strength was draining away.
Looking down, she saw dark veins spreading all over her waist.
"You... you used poison!"
Cheng Qingman staggered and fell to one knee, cold sweat pouring down her face.
"You're funny. I'm a Demon Path Cultivator, of course, I know how to use poison!"
Seeing Cheng Qingman in this state, the Inner Palace disciple's face relaxed.
"Damn it!"
Cheng Qingman quickly took out a detoxifying pill and swallowed it.
But it had little effect.
Clearly, the poison was not ordinary.
Her detox pill could only barely hold it off for a while, preventing it from spreading quickly.
"Alright, your head will be the stepping stone for my rise!"
The Inner Palace disciple's eyes gleamed with ruthlessness.
He picked up a nearby longsword and prepared to behead Cheng Qingman.
"It's over!"
Cheng Qingman's face showed unwillingness.
She was a genius, her father's precious daughter, with a bright future ahead.
But now, due to carelessness, she was going to die by the hands of the Demon Path!
Crack!
At that moment,
The sound of breaking wood suddenly echoed.
"Who?"
The Inner Palace disciple's expression changed drastically, and he looked toward the source of the noise.
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