Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 106, Into the Secret Realm

Since Zhuang Qing has already comprehended the seed of sword intent, it won’t be long before he fully grasps sword intent.

"Apart from Zhuang Qing, Martial Extreme Sect’s second rank, Leng Wuhai, is also a master of the blade. If Zhuang Qing’s blade is swift and fierce, then Leng Wuhai’s blade can only be described with one word: cold—bone-chilling cold!"

Li Yuqing continued to introduce. Everyone looked over and saw a young man in blue beside Zhuang Qing. His eyes were as cold as frost, exuding extreme indifference. A single glance made one feel as though their blood was slowly freezing.

Immediately, no one dared to look any longer and quickly shifted their gaze away.

"The most formidable of Cyan Nether Mountain is Zuo Pengfei, endowed with innate divine power. His strength now is no less than that of a True Dao Third Layer martial artist. Even I, when facing Zuo Pengfei, would have to rely on skill to win; strength is his forte!"

Rumors about Zuo Pengfei had long spread across the martial world, the most famous being that he once scared the person who delivered him to death.

Seeing Zuo Pengfei’s face, Chu Ming and the others did not dare to look more. Even though Chu Ming considered himself someone who didn’t judge by appearances, he still felt a twinge of bitterness.

Normally, as martial artists cultivate and their realm improves, impurities within their body are gradually expelled, and their appearance should become more handsome. Zuo Pengfei was an exception.

As if sensing the gaze of the core disciples of Cyan Yang Sect, Zuo Pengfei suddenly looked over. His dark eyes seemed to devour one’s soul, making it feel as if a wild beast was watching.

"Besides Zuo Pengfei, there’s another from Cyan Nether Mountain you need to be wary of, the dwarf disciple known in the martial world as the Ghost-faced Child. His body is very peculiar, neither human nor ghost. He is skilled in illusion techniques and has a record of killing a True Dao First Layer martial artist!"

After a brief exchange, Li Yuqing gave a simple introduction to the prodigies of the other four sects. Watching the other four sects, it was evident they were also constantly evaluating the lineup of other sects.

"When encountering Chu Ming of Cyan Yang Sect, he must be killed. Whoever can kill Chu Ming will be rewarded with three million contribution points and granted privileges equivalent to an inner sect elder. With enough contribution points, even top-tier profound-level martial techniques can be exchanged, and becoming the next sect leader’s successor is also a possibility."

Qian Mingyue transmitted to the core disciples of Cyan Nether Mountain. Chu Ming, being the top prodigy of the Great Yan Kingdom, posed a significant threat to them. The opening of the Celestial Flame Secret Realm was the perfect opportunity to eliminate him.

"Grand Elder, rest assured, I will kill this boy!"

Zuo Pengfei said coldly. He didn’t care much about the contribution points or the privileges of an inner sect elder, but Chu Ming’s presence gave him a sense of crisis. If Chu Ming wasn’t eliminated, in a few years, the Great Yan Kingdom might no longer have a place for him.

The eyes of the Ghost-faced Child also flickered continuously, as if he was pondering something.

Like Cyan Nether Mountain, the other three sects also issued similar orders. In an instant, Chu Ming had almost become a public enemy.

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!"

Chu Ming naturally felt the gazes of the other sect disciples, which put great pressure on him. His strength was still a bit weak. Facing the five prodigies, he might not even have a chance to escape.

"This time, the Celestial Flame Secret Realm is a great opportunity; I must grow stronger quickly!"

The Celestial Flame Secret Realm was both a journey of opportunity and a blood-soaked trial; the strong would survive, and the weak would die!

At noon, a sudden and eerie gust of wind swept across the hill. Without any warning, it lifted clouds of dust into the sky, making it seem as if the wind and they were from different worlds.

In the midst of everyone’s oppression, a water curtain descended from the sky, transforming into a ten-meter-wide circular mirror. The mirror’s surface shimmered with silver light, reflecting countless beams under the sunlight.

"The Celestial Flame Water Curtain has appeared!"

The Five Great Sects converged toward the Celestial Flame Water Curtain.

"This Celestial Flame Water Curtain has the function of space transmission. The destination after entering is random. Remember my words: do not provoke trouble, but do not fear it. If you encounter core disciples of the other four sects, avoid fighting if you can. But if you must fight, fight with pride. In any case, measure the situation carefully, and try to enhance your strength with all means. If you find any spiritual medicine to boost your strength, consume it immediately. Bring any surplus out. Overall, the foremost goal is survival. I hope all ten of you come out alive!"

The Grand Elder of Cyan Yang Sect gave final instructions.

At this moment, the Celestial Flame Water Curtain slowly opened, and the disciples of Cyan Nether Mountain instantly dashed in, entering the Celestial Flame Secret Realm.

The Martial Extreme Sect, Celestial Star Sect, Burning Fire Valley....

In the blink of an eye, the core disciples of the five sects had all entered the Celestial Flame Secret Realm.

"Since we’re idling outside, why don’t we place a wager?" Qian Mingyue of Cyan Nether Mountain proposed.

"What kind of bet?"

The Grand Elder of Martial Extreme Sect’s eyes lit up.

Zhao Quanxuan, Qing Wumiao, and Huo Zhiyan also looked over.

"Let’s bet which sect will have the least casualties. The sect with the fewest injuries and deaths will be the winner. The other four sects, for each additional disciple lost, will give the winner ten thousand lower-grade spirit stones."

"I’m in!"

The Grand Elder of Martial Extreme Sect immediately said.

"My Celestial Star Sect has no reason not to join; I’m in too!" The Grand Elder of Celestial Star Sect had great confidence in his sect’s core disciples, especially his chief core disciple, Liu Lin, who had always concealed his strength. This time, he would surely make the other four sects suffer a crushing defeat.

"My Cyan Yang Sect is in too!"

To Zhao Quanxuan, tens of thousands of lower-grade spirit stones were insignificant. Even two hundred thousand lower-grade spirit stones would only cause him some heartache. However, he didn’t want to be the ultimate loser either. Compared to the spirit stones, Chu Ming’s value was higher.

"My Burning Fire Valley, of course, has no problem with it!"

Huo Zhiyan said lightly.

.....

Within the Celestial Flame Secret Realm, the density of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was unimaginable, far exceeding the outside. Cultivating here without spirit stones had the same effect as using lower-grade spirit stones outside.

"If I were to cultivate here for a year, I’d be enough to advance to the True Dao Realm."

Chu Ming muttered as he slowly descended onto a marshland.

Stepping lightly on the marsh, Chu Ming cautiously observed the surroundings. From the air, he had briefly surveyed, and to the east of the marsh was a desert. As for the other directions, they were boundless.

Calming his heart, Chu Ming slowly headed east.