Chapter 356: Chapter 356, Sword Dao like an Abyss
However, Mo Ling’s martial will was extraordinarily strong. Within just a few breaths, he emerged from the shadow of failure.
"Although you won this time, I will definitely defeat you next time!"
Mo Ling’s face was cold. Being able to stand out among numerous disciples of the Celestial Travel Sect and become a prominent figure was all due to his indomitable spirit.
"We’ll see!"
Chu Ming said blandly. In fact, he greatly admired Mo Ling. If it was about talent, Ning Fei’s talent was much higher than Mo Ling’s. Mo Ling could always suppress Ning Fei because of his fierce determination.
Sometimes, a martial artist needs to be ruthless with themselves; otherwise, they will never know their limits.
Swoosh!
Chu Ming did not pay attention to anyone else. His body stretched out, and he directly transformed into a stream of light flying towards the Celestial Hall.
"Senior Brother, did you see Chu Ming’s move clearly just now?"
The handsome young boy asked with a face full of doubt.
"No."
Hua Dong replied bitterly. It was only now that he realized both Chu Ming and Mo Ling were incredibly terrifying. Originally, he thought Mo Ling was already outrageous, but from Chu Ming’s casual moves just now, it was evident he did not use his full strength.
"I think even Senior Brother Zuo Fenglei is not a match for Senior Brother Chu Ming."
The usually silent Liu Feng suddenly spoke.
Hua Dong and the handsome young boy said nothing. Since seven or eight True Disciples entered the Guiyuan Realm, the original top ten True Disciple, Zuo Fenglei, had become the number one True Disciple.
"Perhaps in next year’s Profound List competition, our Celestial Travel Sect might secure a spot."
The handsome young boy said uncertainly, his voice so low that even he lacked some confidence.
"Let’s hope so!"
Hua Dong sighed. No matter what, they had no hope. Although they were True Disciples and their combat power was not weak, next year, they would surpass the age limit of the Profound List.
Although the Profound List has a hundred spots, there are roughly a hundred Great Domains in the Eastern Continent. Ideally, each domain would have one person on the list. However, this is just the ideal scenario.
In fact, domains like the neighboring Central Divine Domain’s Bai Ming Domain, Fire Domain, and Sword Domain have two to three times the Spiritual Power content of the Celestial Realm. Under the nourishment of abundant Spiritual Power, the jades of these domains surpass other domains in both quantity and quality. Domains with sparse Spiritual Power, like the Celestial Realm, naturally suffer greatly.
The Celestial Realm hadn’t seen a genius capable of reaching the Profound List for over twenty years. The most recent one was more than twenty years ago from the Ancient Sword Peak, who ranked thirty-second on the Profound List. Since then, there have been no more geniuses on the Profound List.
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Chu Ming’s speed was extremely fast. In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he arrived outside the Celestial Hall.
"The Sect Leader said that if Senior Brother Chu Ming comes, there’s no need to report, he can enter directly."
The Palace Guard Disciple, seeing that the visitor was Chu Ming, immediately cupped his hands respectfully.
"Hmm!"
Chu Ming nodded slightly and stepped into the Celestial Hall. After passing through multiple hallways, he soon arrived at the center of the main hall.
Yan Nanxing, dressed in green, stood with a smile on his face, looking at Chu Ming with an air of scholarly aura.
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
Chu Ming suddenly understood that Yan Nanxing must have sensed his arrival upon his return to the Celestial Travel Sect and therefore waited in the hall.
"I am fully aware of your actions in the Great Yan Kingdom. You did well."
Yan Nanxing spoke calmly. Regarding Chu Ming’s eradication of Burning Fire Valley, he said nothing more. As the leader of the sect overseeing the entire Celestial Realm, Chu Ming’s words and actions represented the Celestial Travel Sect. Burning Fire Valley’s initial disregard for Chu Ming’s decisions was a provocation. Eradicating Burning Fire Valley was a display of strength.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for your praise!"
Chu Ming cupped his hands lightly and spoke.
"You must be here for the task reward this time, right?"
A subtle smile flashed at Yan Nanxing’s lips as he continued.
"You have two choices for your task reward this time."
Chu Ming stood aside, listening attentively.
"The first option is to exchange for ten million Contribution Points."
Yan Nanxing got straight to the point. Honestly, Chu Ming was somewhat shocked in his heart, but he quickly calmed down.
At the moment, he had around four million Contribution Points, enough for him to use. Extra points were just numbers to him.
"And the second option..."
Chu Ming hesitantly asked.
"The second option is to enter the Sword Cloud Abyss for three months of cultivation."
Yan Nanxing shook his sleeve and continued slowly.
A flicker of astonishment flashed in Chu Ming’s eyes. The Sword Cloud Abyss was one of the three forbidden areas of the Celestial Travel Sect, where Sword Dao rules were extremely dense. Normal martial artists would be wounded by the rules if they got too close, but for swordsmen, it was a treasure trove.
The dense Sword Dao rules made cultivation progress rapidly. He had heard about it upon entering the Celestial Travel Sect but had never actually been there. This could be an opportunity.
"Now, state your choice."
Yan Nanxing stared at Chu Ming and spoke slowly.
"I choose the second option, to enter the Sword Cloud Abyss for three months of cultivation!"
Chu Ming cupped his hands respectfully.
"Very well!"
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After leaving the Celestial Hall, Chu Ming immediately returned to his small courtyard. Although he had been away for half a year, the courtyard was spotless, clearly maintained regularly.
The night passed without a word. Early the next morning, Chu Ming flew directly towards the Sword Cloud Abyss.
The Sword Cloud Abyss was located in the deepest part of the Celestial Travel Sect, guarded by two Realm of Transcendence predecessors. Regular Inner Sect Disciples weren’t even qualified to approach.
After another incense time, Chu Ming arrived at a broken cliff, the entire cliff resembling a broken sword embedded in the ground, revealing the hilt and half of the blade. Even from a thousand meters away, Chu Ming could feel the Sword Dao rules were five to six times stronger there than outside.
"This is a forbidden area, all irrelevant personnel must leave immediately!"
A deep voice suddenly rang out. Chu Ming’s eyes flickered. Unnoticed, there was an old man in black robes sitting on a boulder nearby. Though there was no trace of Spiritual Power emanating from him, he still gave Chu Ming a sense of oppression.
Swoosh!
Chu Ming took out the token Yan Nanxing had given him from his Storage Ring and respectfully handed it to the old man in black robes.
The old man glanced at the token in his hand, then at Chu Ming, a flash of interest appearing in his eyes.
"You may enter, but you only have three months."
The old man handed the token back to Chu Ming and spoke indifferently.
"Yes, Elder!"
Chu Ming took the token, turned, and approached the Sword Cloud Abyss. The entire cliff was an estimated seven to eight hundred meters high, with a dark color. White Light Sabers circled around it.
This was a manifestation of the intense Sword Dao rules. Anyone who thought these white Light Sabers lacked lethality would be gravely mistaken.
Although these white Light Sabers were naturally formed, their sudden explosive power was sufficient to kill even the strongest in the True Dao.