Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 419 - 396 Peril of Sword Pond

The Sword Pond opened.

All those who possessed Sword Fruits could enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond.

But!

Entering the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond did not mean one truly had the chance to be baptized by the Sword Pond.

Because to accept baptism, one had to enter the middle core area of the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond.

Around the periphery of the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond were omnipresent Sword Technique Prohibitions.

To receive the Sword Pond’s baptism, one must pass through layers of Array Prohibitions to reach the core area in the midst of the Sword Array.

Liu Hongxue, Cang Yuan, Zhu Linglong, Liu Huang, and others also consumed their Sword Fruits one after another.

After consuming the Sword Fruit, the aura of each person underwent a change.

Then, streams of Sword Qi appeared, enveloping everyone, forming an invisible Sword Intent.

"No wonder, to enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond, one must have Sword Fruit."

"It’s because as you approach the Celestial Pond, after consuming the Sword Fruit, these Sword Intents are automatically produced."

Qin Qing quickly understood.

"Only by using these Sword Intents, can one better withstand the Sword Technique Prohibition. Only then is there more certainty in entering the Sword Pond’s core area..."

Soon, Qin Qing and the others all entered the Sword Pond.

The water in the Sword Pond was very cold, chilling to the bone.

However, this was nothing for Martial Cultivators.

This slight chill posed no threat at all.

The real threat was the omnipresent Sword Intent within the water.

"Huff, huff..."

"Oooh, ugh..."

"Splash!"

Upon entering the Sword Pond,

Qin Qing saw streams of Sword Qi swimming in the water.

These Sword Qi were like fish, swaying in the water with long tails trailing behind, making various sounds as they moved through the water.

Suddenly, a crimson Sword Qi appeared in front.

This crimson Sword Qi, containing a burning hot breath, dyed the surrounding area of water red.

This crimson Sword Qi slashed towards Liu Huang.

Liu Huang hurriedly waved her hand, deploying Spiritual Power, trying to block the Sword Qi.

But the Sword Qi directly pierced through her Spiritual Power, slicing towards her.

"Buzz, buzz!"

At that moment, a Sword Intent burst forth from her body, a dozen streams of Sword Qi erupted, vanquishing the crimson sword light.

"Huff! Huff!"

Liu Huang gasped for air.

Bubbles streamed up in a large string through the water.

Just then, for a split second, she truly thought she was about to die.

Her Spiritual Power actually couldn’t withstand the Sword Qi!

The others also stood in shocked silence...

"So it really is like that..." Liu Hongxue murmured softly.

"In this Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond, Sword Qi cannot be blocked in the conventional way!",

"It can only be blocked by Sword Qi."

Qin Qing immediately realized, "Only Sword Qi can block Sword Qi, because this is a Sword Path Prohibition! These Sword Qi are everywhere, and ordinary means of attack don’t work against these prohibitions."

"Just now, it was the Sword Fruit I consumed that erupted into Sword Intent, blocking that Sword Qi." Liu Huang said, still shaken.

"Yes!" Qin Qing nodded, "So, we can’t block the Sword Qi in the Sword Pond in a conventional manner... If there’s no certainty of withstanding it with swordsmanship, then avoid it!"

Qin Qing warned everyone.

Either withstand it with swordsmanship or evade.

This Sword Pond tests one’s comprehension of the Sword Path!

"Don’t force yourself, if it’s not possible, then step back and give up the baptism," Qin Qing reminded once again.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Indeed, compared to one’s life, baptism was not that important.

Surviving was what mattered most!

The Celestial Pond was vast.

Dozens of people entered and quickly dispersed.

Even Qin Qing, Zhu Linglong, and others maintained a certain distance from each other.

Staying close to each other would trigger even more violent Sword Path Prohibitions.

Walking in the water.

The water was deep, and the bottom of the pond was somewhat dim.

But this did not hinder them.

"Whoosh whoosh..."

The Sword Qi around them became increasingly dense.

The whistling sounds of the Sword Qi also grew more frequent.

Sword Qi swirled around Qin Qing, as he continuously controlled his Spiritual Power, transforming it into beams of sword light, resisting the Sword Qi that flew towards him incessantly.

"Ah..."

Suddenly, a scream pierced the air.

It was unclear which faction’s disciple had let out the scream, but it was evident they had been hit by the Sword Qi.

However, the scream lasted only a moment before it abruptly stopped underwater.

Clearly... the disciple had been slain by the Sword Qi.

Then the smell of blood permeated the air.

As they moved forward, the density of the Sword Qi increased, and even Qin Qing began to feel some pressure.

Not far away, a figure stood still.

It was Liu Ling.

"Liu Ling, what’s wrong?" Liu Hongxue asked.

The two of them were about a dozen meters apart, clearly able to see each other.

"I... I fear I cannot hold on any longer!" Liu Ling felt somewhat unwilling to accept this.

She had come so far, not far from the core area of the middle.

She was about to seize the opportunity for the Sword Pond’s baptism.

"If you can’t hold on, then give up. Don’t force yourself, the further you go the more dangerous it becomes..." Liu Hongxue cautioned.

"Hmm!" Liu Ling nodded, but she didn’t give up and continued to bite down on her teeth, stepping forward.

"Splash!"

Suddenly, a whirlwind of Sword Qi swirled towards Liu Ling.

"Be careful!" Liu Hongxue quickly shouted.

Liu Ling’s expression changed, and she quickly swung her sword, slashing out beams of Sword Qi.

However, the Sword Qi whirlwind was formed by the convergence of hundreds of Sword Qi, creating a vortex.

"Puchi!"

Shortly after, the Sword Qi vortex engulfed Liu Ling.

Streams of Sword Qi pierced through Liu Ling’s body.

Blood gushed out in an instant, staining the pond water red.

"Liu Ling!" Liu Hongxue cried out in dismay.

Others like Liu Huang were also looking at Liu Ling.

"Cough, cough cough..." Liu Ling coughed several times, expelling a few clots of blood.