Rather die than yield
The Sword-cleansing Secret Realm was extremely vast, just like a small world. However, everyone had a clear goal, which was to keep moving forward until they reached the deepest part of the Secret Realm.
Now, it was already the fifth day of the trial.
The genius geniuses from the various Dynasties and Kingdoms formed groups of three to five as they headed towards the deepest depths of the Secret Realm together, and their imposing auras were extremely high.
This Mystery Realm was filled with danger and trials. If they were alone, they could easily get into trouble. Therefore, they were more willing to team up and face the dangers together.
But at the same time, they were very clear in their hearts that when they arrived at the deepest part of the secret realm, a battle was unavoidable between them. Only the final victor would be able to obtain a spot in the top ten and enter the Sword Cleansing Pool.
Stone Forest, on a narrow mountain path.
Chu Xingyun stood on a high vantage point. He held the Tracking Jade in his hand and looked into the distance.
"They stopped again." Chu Xingyun frowned slightly, his voice filled with doubt.
There were only twenty-four light spots left on the Tracing Jade. This meant that the remaining disciples of the Qin and Chang families had all gathered together.
At first, there were a total of 43 disciples from the Qin and Chang families who entered the Secret Realm.
On the road ahead, Chu Xingyun had first killed four people and then fifteen. Thus, the number of people on the other side was only twenty-four. They were all in front and stopped, no longer advancing.
"Back then, those fifteen people suddenly stopped because they wanted to seize the Earthfiend Proud Spirit Grass. However, at this moment, these twenty-four people have stopped. I wonder why." Chu Xingyun muttered in a low voice. Hundreds of thoughts ran through his mind as he sank into deep thought.
Whoosh!
A strong gust of wind swept across the entire mountain path. At the same time, Chu Xingyun's figure also moved. He disappeared with the wind and rushed in the direction of the 24 people.
At the same time, in a dense forest 30 miles in front of Chu Xingyun.
This place was covered with layers upon layers of ancient trees and overgrown with weeds. Every single one of them revealed a savage and ancient aura. Moreover, there were quite a number of people gathered at the empty space in the depths of the dense forest. They were either discussing or sitting cross-legged, and they seemed to be resting.
"Brother Bai, everyone is ready. We can set off at any time." The person who spoke was a slightly plump blue-clothed youth. His eyes were slightly curved as he bowed and smiled at the person in front of him.
"That's good." The person in front replied in a low voice. He was dressed in white and had a jade-green flexible sword at his waist. The aura he exuded was extremely valiant and domineering.
This person was none other than Bai Muchen.
He shifted his gaze and took in the crowd in the open space. He said calmly, "Last night, a few more people joined our team. It seems that the total number of people should be more than a hundred, right?"
"According to my calculations, the total number of people here has reached 108. Moreover, all of them are geniuses from the various empires and kingdoms. With the strength of our group, it won't be difficult for us to reach the deepest part of the Secret Territory." The blue-robed young man smiled lightly at Bai Muchen.
"108 people!" A satisfied smile appeared on Bai Muchen's face. He took another look and frowned, asking, "Why don't I see Princess Qingcheng?"
"Princess Qingcheng is cultivating in the pond ahead." The blue-robed young man lowered his head and replied, "According to her, she seems to want to stay for a while and asked us to leave first."
"She should be waiting for Luo Yun." Bai Muchen's face darkened and his voice turned cold. "Along the way, she would stop for a while every time we passed by an area. She said that she was cultivating, but in reality, she was looking for Luo Yun."
The blue-robed young man smiled bitterly and didn't dare to say anything. He knew that Bai Muchen was pursuing Xia Qingcheng. However, Xia Qingcheng seemed to have someone else in her heart and never looked at Bai Muchen directly.
"You guys can leave first. When you reach the entrance of the canyon, stop for a while. Princess Qingcheng and I will follow immediately," Bai Muchen said. He waved his hand and pointed to the canyon ahead.
"Alright." The blue-robed young man didn't dare to disobey and turned to leave.
After the blue-robed young man disappeared, Bai Muchen turned and walked towards the pond where Xia Qingcheng was. A cold glint flashed across his eyes.
Bai Muchen was very lucky. Not long after he entered the mystic realm, he met Xia Qingcheng.
When the two of them traveled together, he took care of Xia Qingcheng in all aspects. When he found spiritual materials and treasures, he generously gave them to Xia Qingcheng and never pocketed them.
However, Xia Qingcheng was very cold to him and even scolded him. What made him even angrier was that Xia Qingcheng would stay for an hour every time they arrived at an area to look for Luo Yun.
This caused Bai Muchen to be enraged.
"If not for me, how could you reach this place safely? However, you're not grateful for my help at all. Instead, you're constantly thinking about that trash."
"I wanted to use some tricks to gain your favor. However, it seems like there's no need for that now. You forced me to do all of this. Don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The glint in Bai Muchen's eyes grew colder. His body flickered and disappeared into the dense forest.
At the pond, Xia Qingcheng, who was wearing a fiery red soft armor, was sitting cross-legged and cultivating. Suddenly, she opened her eyes and looked coldly at Bai Muchen who was walking towards her. "What are you doing here?"
Looking at Xia Qingcheng's cold expression, although Bai Muchen was smiling, his heart grew colder.
"Xia Qingcheng, I'm infatuated with you. I'll give you whatever you want. I've never complained. However, you still refuse to accept me. Have you already fallen in love with Luo Yun?" Bai Muchen didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"What does it have to do with you?" Xia Qingcheng's voice was cold. She stood up and was about to leave.
However, the moment she stood up, Bai Muchen's figure flashed. He waved his right hand that was hidden in his sleeve. A gray smoke bloomed and instantly entered Xia Qingcheng's body.
"How dare you!" Xia Qingcheng suddenly shouted. As soon as she finished speaking, her expression changed drastically. The gray smoke flowed to her spiritual ocean and blocked the circulation of her spiritual energy. She felt weak all over and was about to fall down.
"Bai Muchen, how dare you scheme against me." Xia Qingcheng forced herself to stand up straight. However, she felt even weaker. Even her voice was weak.
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Bai Muchen's expression was sinister. He stared at Xia Qingcheng and said, "Now, the entire team has set off and left this place. At this moment, there's no one else in this dense forest other than you and me."
As he spoke, he walked closer to Xia Qingcheng. His eyes stared greedily at Xia Qingcheng's graceful body. He no longer concealed his lewd attitude and completely revealed it.
"If you dare to touch me, after I leave the secret realm, I will definitely make you pay a thousand times the price." Xia Qingcheng threatened him. Her body moved backward with difficulty.
"After leaving the secret realm, you will soon receive a secret order from the Wanjian Pavilion. At that time, you, Xia Qingcheng, will become my wife. At the same time, I will become the last disciple of Sword Master Chi Xiao. How will you be able to take revenge on me?"
Bai Muchen's entire body was filled with a sinister aura. He said proudly, "Originally, I wanted to take possession of your body on the day of our marriage. However, I know that you have always had Luo Yun in your heart. After we are done, I dare to guarantee that you will never think of Luo Yun again. You will follow me wholeheartedly!"
As he spoke, Bai Muchen had already walked in front of Xia Qingcheng. When he smelled the faint fragrance of the young girl's body, the sinister light in his eyes became even more intense. It was as if he wanted to swallow Xia Qingcheng whole.
Xia Qingcheng's face was pale. She stretched out her hands and took out the Light Illusory Dual Swords. She glared at Bai Muchen coldly.
"Those who have been poisoned by the Wuxuan Spirit Powder will not be able to use the slightest bit of spiritual power. Even at this point, you still want to kill me?" Bai Muchen laughed loudly.
Hearing this, Xia Qingcheng did not reply.
"Father, Mother, I hope you can forgive Qingcheng. Also …" She held the Light Illusory Dual Swords with difficulty. In her beautiful eyes, a drop of hot tears rolled down. She said in disappointment and helplessness, "At this moment, I still haven't found you. I only hope that you can be safe and sound and successfully pass the Sword Cleansing Trial."
When she finished speaking, she used the last of her strength to stab the Light Illusory Dual Swords into her heart. The drop of tear also flowed down her cheek and dripped to the ground.
"Are you crazy?!"
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