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Death Grip
As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is often the safest place. Therefore, Xing Chen decided to take the opposite approach, choosing not to follow the safe path but instead to traverse the Lingyun Mountain Range through the territory of the beasts, and then enter Sword Mound.
After that, Xing Chen no longer took the relatively safer routes but entered an area of the Lingyun Mountain Range where beasts roamed freely. After all, dealing with beasts was much simpler than dealing with people.
Once Xing Chen entered the area dominated by beasts, his pace slowed down a bit. This was the territory of the beasts; if he recklessly charged in, he would surely attract the wrath of powerful beasts, leading to a relentless pursuit.
“If we go this way, there should be fewer pursuers, right?”
Xing Chen and Qian Hongkai cautiously moved forward. Occasionally, a few beasts appeared around them, but they were swiftly slain by Xing Chen in an instant. Fortunately, these beasts were not very strong, so it wasn't too difficult for Xing Chen to eliminate them.
In this way, five days passed in the blink of an eye. Xing Chen and Qian Hongkai safely navigated through the beast territory and were now on the verge of exiting the Lingyun Mountain Range to reach Sword Mound.
“Phew, this journey nearly scared me to death.”
Seeing that they were finally about to leave Lingyun Mountain Range, before Xing Chen could say anything, Qian Hongkai wiped the sweat from his forehead.
This journey had been nerve-wracking for him; fortunately, they hadn't encountered any major troubles; otherwise, it was uncertain whether they would have made it out.
“Up ahead is Cloudwind Gorge. As long as we pass through Cloudwind Gorge, Sword Mound will be just a short distance away.”
Qian Hongkai glanced at the gorge ahead and finally showed a hint of joy on his face.
Xing Chen looked ahead and couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. For these past five days, he had been on high alert; now that he could see Sword Mound approaching, he also relaxed his tension slightly.
“Once we reach Sword Mound, will the people from the Sword Sect dare to pursue us?” Xing Chen asked Qian Hongkai again.
"Well, as long as the people from the Sword Sect are not driven by greed, they definitely wouldn't dare to come here. Most of the people in Sword Mound were forced in by the Sword Sect or other factions. Therefore, if those factions' people enter, they will surely be attacked by everyone."
Qian Hongkai nodded, very certain about this matter. After all, those who are currently outside Sword Mound were all initially forced in by the Sword Sect or other factions. Their hatred towards these powerful factions is absolutely overwhelming.
"Aren't you saying that Sword Mound is a forbidden area? Isn't it true that no one dares to come here?"
Xing Chen's eyes suddenly revealed a cold light as he looked at Qian Hongkai. Initially, Qian Hongkai had said that no one could enter Sword Mound, but now there are many people inside who were forced in by various powerful factions.
"Sword Mound is indeed a forbidden area, and no one can enter, but that refers to the core of Sword Mound, not the outskirts. People can still live on the outskirts of Sword Mound."
Qian Hongkai shivered inexplicably and quickly added.
Xing Chen's gaze was fixed tightly on Qian Hongkai, with cold light flashing occasionally in his eyes. This kind of gaze made fear appear in Qian Hongkai's eyes.
"Is there anything else? If there is, tell me clearly now. If there's any more concealment..." A killing intent flashed in Xing Chen's eyes.
"Although there are many remnants buried on the outskirts of Sword Mound, they were all buried in recent years and are not of high rank. Therefore, no powerful Vengeful Spirits have emerged. However, there is indeed a peculiar restriction there."
"Those inside cannot exceed the Yang Spirit Second Layer Realm; otherwise, they will be exterminated. Thus, any strong individuals above Yang Po Er Chong cannot enter Sword Mound."
"Some who have offended powerful factions have taken refuge here to escape disaster and have established significant forces. Although these forces fight among themselves, they unite against the powerful factions of the Sword Kingdom."
"If any strong individuals from the Sword Kingdom enter the range of Sword Mound, these people will launch an attack on them and pursue them relentlessly..."
Seeing Xing Chen's murderous intent, Qian Hongkai hurriedly revealed everything he knew without daring to hide anything.
"It turns out that's the case. In this way, Sword Mound is indeed a good place to go, but I wonder what the specific situation there is like?"
Xing Chen's eyes flickered slightly. If what Qian Hongkai said is true, then it really is a good place, not only to evade pursuit but also to establish one's own power and strengthen oneself.
Gradually, Xing Chen and his companion had passed through Cloudwind Gorge, and before them lay a dark and dense forest. The Ancient Trees ahead were deep and shadowy, exuding a strange aura.
"This area already belongs to Sword Mound. This place is called Sword Soul Forest, where many Divine Weapons are buried. Therefore, some of the trees here also emanate an endless sharp sword energy."
Looking at the dark forest ahead, Qian Hongkai quickly explained.
Xing Chen nodded, his gaze fixed on the dark forest. Occasionally, some beasts would dart out from among the Ancient Trees, and their auras were not weak; at the very least, they were at the level of Human Soul Realm.
"In this Sword Soul Forest, there is endless sharp energy and resentment, which greatly affects people. Once you enter the dark forest, it's best not to absorb the surrounding Vital Energy, otherwise it will cause significant harm to your body."
As they entered Sword Soul Forest, Qian Hongkai reminded him.
Xing Chen slowly sensed with his eyes and found that, as Qian Hongkai said, the surrounding Vital Energy contained endless sharp energy as well as deathly and resentful energies known as Negative Power.
However, feeling this power, Xing Chen discovered that his body actually craved these energies, much like a hungry wolf seeing delicious food—it felt compelled to consume it.
After a slight hesitation, Xing Chen absorbed some of the surrounding Vital Energy. Instantly, an incomparably sharp sword energy surged into his body, rampaging within him. This made Xing Chen frown slightly; however, besides this sword energy, those deathly and resentful energies also entered his body.
The influx of these powers caused Xing Chen's cultivation to advance significantly in an instant, and his Soul Power also surged considerably.
"This..." The result surprised Xing Chen, but in the next moment, his eyes gradually brightened. These deathly and resentful energies might be harmful to others, but for him, they were like supplements—powerful supplements more effective than any elixir.
"This place is absolutely wonderful for me!" Xing Chen's eyes sparkled with a hint of green light. To him, this was simply a sacred ground for cultivation. If he could cultivate here for a month, he was confident that he could effortlessly break through to the Soul Realm.
As he walked forward, Xing Chen absorbed the Vital Energy in the area, and his strength rapidly increased with each step.
As he progressed, the negative energies such as death aura and resentment within the Vital Energy grew more intense. Of course, the sharp sword aura also became stronger, so Xing Chen dared not absorb too much at once. He only took in a little bit, waiting until it was completely refined before absorbing a bit more.
At that moment, the Sword Soul Forest suddenly became shrouded in mist, creating an eerie and terrifying atmosphere that instilled a sense of unease.
"What’s going on?" Xing Chen paused slightly and asked Qian Hongkai beside him.
"It's because we are getting closer to the core of Sword Mound," Qian Hongkai explained. "That's why a layer of mist has risen around us. However, this mist only appears to be fog; in reality, it is formed by countless negative emotions condensed together, which can easily affect one's mind."
"And because of this, most of the people living here are ruthless and cold-hearted."
Qian Hongkai spoke slowly. The mist created by endless Negative Power could cause those with weak minds to instantly lose their rationality and become violent and bloodthirsty.
Even those with strong wills would be unknowingly influenced over time, becoming ruthless and cold-hearted.
"I see!" Xing Chen nodded. However, he felt even more excited inside. The deeper he went, the more he could sense his rapid improvement in cultivation. Although he had not yet reached the Soul Realm, he was already no weaker than someone half a step into it.
As long as he spent some more time here, breaking through to the Soul Realm would definitely be a sure thing.
"By the way, aren't there many factions here? Why have we been here for so long without encountering anyone?" Xing Chen looked at Qian Hongkai and spoke slowly.
They had been in this place for quite some time now, yet they had not seen anyone from any faction at all.
"Although this area is already within the range of Sword Mound, it is not yet the territory where those forces roam. Only after passing through this Sword Soul Forest can we truly reach the places where those forces are located," Qian Hongkai replied.
Xing Chen nodded. Before long, the two had walked out of the dense forest and into a misty scene where nothing else was visible. The area was filled with a thick aura of death, and skeletons occasionally appeared beneath their feet, sending chills down their spines.
"Anyone below the Soul Refining stage who enters here will definitely not return. Even those in the Human Soul Realm, if they are not adequately prepared, could face fatal consequences."
Feeling the surrounding conditions, Xing Chen quickly made a judgment.
Fortunately, for some unknown reason, he was not affected by the surrounding aura and could even use these negative energies to cultivate. This allowed him to secretly feel relieved while also harboring a hint of confusion.
Why was he not influenced by these negative energies?
Did he have something different from others?
As Xing Chen continued walking forward, the eerie aura of death not only failed to affect him but instead became a supplement for his cultivation.
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