Chapter 1067 The True Man Realm
Even if everyone were severely injured, there wouldn't be such a massive outflow of blood and qi, unless a martial artist at the peak of the Grandmaster realm self-detonated, which could result in such a significant loss of blood and qi.
After Chen Yang and his men cleared the ruins outside, they immediately entered the cave.
The cave was not large; one could see its entirety at a glance.
However, there was no one inside. Apart from the blood qi that had become so dense it could stain, there was nothing else to be found.
"What's going on? There's no one inside, so why is there so much blood qi?"
Furthermore, Chen Yang sensed something else in the air, though he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
Wu Min glanced at the people around him, and their eyes met.
Seeing the others nod, Wu Min's own thoughts were confirmed.
He said to Chen Yang, "If I'm not mistaken, they've likely broken through. The air is filled with impurities, which they must have expelled after their breakthrough."
"The spiritual energy here is sufficient for them to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, and they must expel impurities from their bodies after breaking through."
"We shouldn't linger here for too long. Prolonged exposure to this turbid, impure qi is not good for your bodies."
When everyone emerged, they all fell silent.
The ancient battlefield was vast, making it difficult to search.
They had thought they had found some clues, but now it seemed the people had long since departed.
Moreover, the breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm…
It had a significant impact on them.
Chen Yang frowned upon hearing the discussions of some martial artists.
Someone actually intended to break through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm here!
Chen Yang had considered this possibility, but no one was certain if they could return after breaking through.
More importantly, was breaking through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm really that simple?
For this reason, Chen Yang specifically asked Zhou Zeyao and the others.
"For some genius martial artists, their understanding of spiritual energy is profound, and breaking through is not necessarily a difficult matter."
"But for ordinary martial artists, to break through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm, they must ensure their bodies can withstand the power required for the breakthrough. This is why late-stage Grandmaster peak martial artists must refine their bodies."
"If they cannot achieve this, they will surely explode during the breakthrough, or even fail in the process."
"More importantly, once the breakthrough begins, there can be no retreat."
"Forcing a stop will only accelerate their death."
Wu Min added, "Even in our era, it was a very difficult matter for martial artists in sects to break through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm. Even with the help of powerful individuals, refining and transforming internal energy could only be done by oneself. At most, elixirs could be used to accelerate the process, making the physical burden less intense."
"You must understand that after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm, one is no longer mortal. The power difference is worlds apart; it can even be compared to a rebirth from the ashes!"
"The mortality rate has always been high."
Wu Min himself had prepared for a long time to break through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm, as he lacked the assistance of powerful individuals. He had to go through connections to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Wu Min's talent was not weak, and he was fully prepared. Yet, even so, he encountered danger during his breakthrough.
After the breakthrough, he was comatose for several days, relying entirely on his body to recover.
Upon hearing the risks involved, Chen Yang's brows furrowed.
But before Chen Yang could speak, Zhou Zeyao understood his intention.
"Chen Yang, you shouldn't try to dissuade them regarding how they choose to break through."
"To have an opportunity to break through is already incredibly difficult for them. Many may only get this chance once in their lifetime."
"They have witnessed too many people die with regrets. For martial artists, dying during the breakthrough is a death without regret."
Having interacted with Chen Yang for so long, Zhou Zeyao understood him quite well.
Although Chen Yang appeared no different from ordinary martial artists, if observed closely, he was not just a martial artist; his aura as a healer was very strong.
What is a healer?
A healer is benevolent.
At times, Zhou Zeyao found Chen Yang's actions unnecessary and even difficult to accept.
If not for his occasional decisive and ruthless actions, Zhou Zeyao would not have considered Chen Yang a very good martial artist.
However, when both his identities were combined, it made sense.
Chen Yang naturally understood the logic: "You're right. I understand them, but at the very least, we should help them increase their chances of success."
"Currently, the number of people who can truly break through in the martial world is very small."
"I naturally hope they can break through to the Foundation Establishment True Man realm. This way, their chances of winning will increase significantly if they encounter powerful opponents later on."
"But ultimately, even if they fail to break through, they are still indispensable combat power."
"Since they have decided to do it, they must do it as perfectly as possible."
After hearing Chen Yang's words, Wu Min's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Chen Yang, to be honest, your personality might not be suited for a true martial artist."
"But as a cultivator, I truly wish you could always stay by my side."
"It's been a long time since I've met someone with such a sincere heart as yours."
In Wu Min's mind, even while acting alongside these ancient martial artists, he couldn't truly become close friends with them.
That was simply a joke!
Everyone had their own hidden agendas; fundamentally, they were united by common interests.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have gathered here!
But Chen Yang seemed to have never considered this aspect.
Thinking about it now, interests?
Chen Yang had found the person he was looking for. What relationship did the deceased Fang Kaiyuan and Fang Xinli have with Chen Yang? They already knew.
There wasn't much deep affection between them. In Wu Min's opinion, they were merely acquaintances.
Risking his life for these few individuals was not worth it.
If we talk about interests, leaving the mortal realm with his people would be the most beneficial choice for Chen Yang.
But Chen Yang stayed…
Not only this matter, but also the legacy of the Sword Sect.
All of this, in Wu Min's eyes, made Chen Yang seem like a complete fool.
Others shared the same sentiment!
The legacy of the Sword Sect!
A legacy established by one person who created a sect within the ancient battlefield. If this fell into their hands, they would certainly not give it up.