"KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!..."
As soon as the Soul Power entered the dragon carving on the bracelet, a domineering roar immediately surged into Luo Feng’s mind.
In that instant, the entire world seemed to transform into an Asura Hell.
The air filled with a brutal, overbearing killing intent.
The shouts of slaughter, like a raging river, plunged into the depths of Luo Feng’s soul.
Luo Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a sinister, bloodthirsty light faintly gleaming in their depths.
This time he was prepared; as soon as the Soul Power made contact, he withdrew it, managing to retain his sanity.
However, his clothes were still soaked through, and his muscles quivered uncontrollably.
After a long moment, Luo Feng let out a deep breath. The madness in his eyes gradually faded, and he calmed down.
The shouts of killing alone possess such power. I can’t imagine how formidable the person who left these sounds must be... Luo Feng voiced to himself, his gaze falling upon the bracelet on his wrist, a hint of a smile in his eyes.
A piece of paper had appeared in the mouth of the blue dragon carving on the bracelet!
"I knew I wasn’t wrong!" Luo Feng was overjoyed. He took out the paper; it was another fragment of a map.
He retrieved the other map piece he had stored in his storage ring and pieced them together. Half of a vivid landscape painting appeared before Luo Feng’s eyes.
The painting depicted a mountain peak suspended in mid-air. The mountain peak was hidden in flowing mists, suffused with Spiritual Energy. Its height was indiscernible, though one could vaguely see a huge dragon coiled around it. The massive dragon’s body was partly visible amidst the mists, each scale the size of a mountaintop! Its aura was majestic. Even though it was only half of an incomplete map, it hinted at an irresistible aura of dominion over the world!
Could this be... the legendary Gate of Heaven and Earth? Looking at the map, Luo Feng swallowed hard.
In legend, at the very ends of heaven and earth, there is a divine mountain eighty-eight thousand zhang high, suspended in the void. On this divine mountain, a Divine Dragon, its lifespan equal to that of the heavens, lies coiled, guarding the Gate of Heaven and Earth, its power immeasurable!
The suspended mountain peak and the coiling dragon depicted on this half-map all matched the legends.
Could this map be related to the ’Gate of Heaven and Earth’? Looking at the map, Luo Feng’s heart was battered by wave after wave of shock.
If this news were to spread, it would likely throw the entire True Martial Continent into turmoil!
There must be at least four parts to this map. By collecting all of them, I should be able to determine its authenticity,
The legend of the Gate of Heaven and Earth was too remote for him. Whether he would even have the chance to gather the complete map was uncertain. For now, he had to focus on the upcoming New Talent Conference.
While my mastery of Qinggong is likely unparalleled in the entire academy, due to my cultivation level, my attack power is still somewhat lacking compared to mid-stage Essence storage Realm experts, Luo Feng mused. After some contemplation, he decided to practice the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.
The Sky Slayer Saber Technique was a formidable martial art, its might not inferior to that of a Profound Level martial art!
If he could cultivate the Sky Slayer Saber Technique to the Sixth Stage of Perfection, few in the Four Great Academies could likely withstand a single strike from his saber!
Killing to cultivate... Thinking about the conditions for practicing the Sky Slayer Saber Technique, Luo Feng’s brow immediately furrowed.
He had killed hundreds in Panlong City just for the Sky Slayer Saber Technique to break through to the Fifth Stage!
To cultivate the Saber Technique to the Sixth Stage... Luo Feng licked his lips and shook his head.
He could never bring himself to kill indiscriminately merely to practice a martial art. If he truly did so, he would likely be expelled from the academy immediately.
Killing intent, anger, brutality... these negative emotions are invisible blades within a person’s heart. Transforming the formless into the formed, Evil Qi into Gang Qi... Luo Feng sat in the courtyard, gazing at the cold edge of the Tiger Soul Saber, recalling the cultivation method for the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.
To make the invisible visible... Luo Feng murmured softly. His gaze fell on the bracelet on his hand, his eyes brightened, and he leaped up, letting out a wild laugh.
"How could I forget about you!" The murderous intent within the mysterious bracelet was the most potent and domineering he had ever witnessed! It was perfectly suited for practicing the Sky Slayer Saber Technique!
Having made up his mind, Luo Feng tidied up a little, closed the courtyard door, executed the Teng Dragon’s Step, and sped towards the depths of Purple Spirit Peak.
Luo Feng arrived at a canyon in the depths of Purple Spirit Peak.
This canyon was over ten li long, surrounded by rugged, treacherous peaks. Those with low attainment in Light Martial Arts couldn’t even enter. Few people ever came here, making it the perfect place for him to practice the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.
Standing in the canyon, Luo Feng drew the Tiger Soul Saber. His eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing through his pupils.
Success or failure rests on this. I hope it won’t disappoint me! Looking at the bracelet on his hand, Luo Feng took a shallow breath, urging his Soul Power to seep into it.
"KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!..."
The domineering killing intent shot straight into his mind, causing Luo Feng’s body to tremble.
This time, he didn’t resist the murderous intent. Instead, he completely opened his body and mind, allowing this savage, domineering intent—an intent that seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth—to rush into the depths of his soul!
In the canyon, Luo Feng stood with his eyes closed. A bizarre ripple suddenly erupted from him, spreading outwards in concentric circles.
A bird flying over the canyon seemed to sense something. It let out a startled cry, frantically flapping its wings as it fled into the distance!
Luo Feng instantly opened his eyes. His previously black pupils were now crimson. His gaze was as sharp as a blade, a flicker of madness deep within!
With a long cry, the entire canyon hummed and trembled in response. The Tiger Soul Saber seemed to sense it too, its blade emitting a low, tiger-like roar.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!...
His figure flashed, and Luo Feng wildly executed his Saber Technique.
Instantly, the entire canyon was thrown into turmoil. Pitch-black, chilling Saber Gang howled forth like a tempest, carving deep, wide gashes throughout the canyon! The saber flashes grew faster and faster until, finally, Luo Feng himself became a whirlwind of black saber shadows.
SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!...
Wherever he passed, the elements churned, and rubble flew as if a frenzied killing demon was on the rampage.
If an ordinary person were to see his eyes at that moment, they would likely be scared to death by his frenzied aura!
Luo Feng collapsed in the canyon, utterly exhausted.
His gaze had returned to normal, and his clothes were soaked through. He panted heavily.
The area within a hundred zhang of the canyon was almost unrecognizable. Terrifying saber marks were everywhere, some as long as three zhang! The sight was shocking.
Luo Feng looked at the saber marks in the canyon, a smile spreading across his face.
The power of these saber marks far surpassed what his Sky Slayer Saber Technique could achieve before. He could feel the Sky Slayer Saber Technique gradually transforming under the influence of that terrifying killing intent.
If he continued to cultivate , reaching the ’Sixth Stage of Perfection’ of the ’Sky Slayer Saber Technique’—a realm no one had ever attained—was not impossible!
However, this frenzied cultivation method also had terrifying side effects, unbearable for an ordinary person. If an ordinary person were struck by the killing intent in the bracelet, they would likely become a complete imbecile.
Luo Feng’s Soul Power was strong, so he could withstand the impact of the killing intent, but he still couldn’t control it. He could only stop when he was utterly exhausted, every inch of his body aching.
Luo Feng paid this no mind.
With the competition approaching, everyone else was training diligently. He had to work even harder!
Taking some Condensation Yuan Pills and briefly regulating his breath, Luo Feng leaped up from the ground.
For the next day and night, Luo Feng continued training the Sky Slayer Saber Technique in the canyon.
As time passed, his Sky Slayer Saber Technique became more and more proficient. Although he hadn’t yet broken through to the Sixth Stage, he had made significant progress compared to the day before. The might of his Saber Gang and the distance he could project it had both increased.
Moreover, he was gradually adapting to the bracelet’s world-destroying, terrifying killing intent. He could now maintain a brief moment of lucidity even under the influence of the killing intent!
This discovery elated Luo Feng, even more so than his progress with the Sky Slayer Saber Technique!
The Duanmu Family’s secret technique, the Red Blood Technique, had left an indelible impression on him. This type of secret technique, capable of temporarily elevating one’s power by a level, could play an undeniable role in battle!
Under the influence of the killing intent, the Sky Slayer Saber Technique’s power could be raised by a level. This meant he had essentially mastered a secret technique comparable to the Red Blood Technique! Furthermore, as long as he withdrew his Soul Power from the bracelet in time, there might not even be any side effects!
Normally, my strength is equivalent to a Martial Artist at the mid-stage of the seventh level of the Essence storage Realm. Under the influence of killing intent, I should be comparable to a late-stage Essence storage Realm Martial Artist! Luo Feng mused aloud, an excited gleam in his eyes.
He looked up at the sky; it was already midday.
It’s time to go back.
The Qualification Challenge Competition was tomorrow. Luo Feng decided to rest well today, conserving his strength and energy.
With the Tiger Soul Saber on his back, Luo Feng executed the Teng Dragon’s Step and sped towards the academy.
Just as he left the canyon and approached a forest, a series of deafening sonic booms suddenly erupted.
Such a strong aura! I wonder who’s cultivating nearby, Luo Feng thought, halting. Realizing the sound came from a valley ahead, he immediately lightened his steps and sped over.
After passing through a dense forest, his view suddenly opened up to a verdant valley with a stream meandering through it. A thin mist drifted through the valley, which was rich in Yuan Qi.
What a great place for cultivation! Luo Feng couldn’t help but exclaim. He had grown tired of looking at stones for the past two days and was delighted by such beautiful scenery.
Executing the Teng Dragon’s Step, he moved behind a massive boulder and peeked into the valley.
Standing in the valley was a youth with a tall, straight posture.
It was Li Heshan, the one who had competed with him for the title of Challenge King in the Challenge King competition! He was practicing his fist techniques.
Li Heshan... this fellow has also reached the seventh level of the Essence storage Realm! Truly remarkable, Luo Feng thought, an eyebrow raised as he observed Li Heshan.
His aura was consolidated, and with every opening and closing of his fists, Gang Qi exploded forth. His imposing presence, solid as a mountain, clearly indicated his cultivation at the seventh level of the Essence storage Realm.
"Who is it?" Li Heshan, hearing the movement, shot a sharp glance in Luo Feng’s direction.
"It’s me," Luo Feng said, stepping out from behind the rock.
"Luo Feng, it’s you!" Li Heshan exclaimed, momentarily stunned upon seeing him. "What are you doing here?" he asked.
"I was also cultivating on Purple Spirit Peak and happened to pass by. I heard the noise and came to take a look," Luo Feng replied with a smile.
Li Heshan straightened his clothes, walked over, and said, "Two months ago, we were still competing for the title of First Challenge King in the Outer Courtyard. I never imagined that now we would both be Inner Courtyard students. I was there when you defeated Duanmu Yu; your progress is astounding! You really gave me a shock back then."
"You’re not bad yourself. Already at the seventh level of the Essence storage Realm. It seems you’re also determined to win tomorrow’s Qualification Challenge Competition," Luo Feng said, rubbing his nose with a chuckle.