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Chapter 783 - Merging of Laws
Chapter 783 - Merging of Laws
Liu Wuxie already knew that a large crowd had gathered outside the valley, but he pretended to be oblivious to it and focused on his cultivation.
Meanwhile, the viper and the other profound beasts lurked in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to launch their attack. They were eager to slaughter all the humans, just as they had the day before.
Typically, profound beasts fought individually and often suffered losses at the hands of humans. However, the situation had turned around under Liu Wuxie's guidance. After killing so many human cultivators the previous day, they were filled with absolute reverence for him.
The seven examiners were closely monitoring Liu Wuxie from mid-air. The three examiners who had previously left had also returned and were eager to know the results of the previous day's assessment.
When Miao Hanxuan appeared, the seven examiners turned to look at him, their expressions laced with hidden meaning. However, they didn't question him, nor did he offer any explanation.
"How did yesterday's assessment go?" an old man asked Qu Su.
"You'll find out soon enough," Qu Su replied before shifting his gaze to the valley.
The disciples waiting outside the valley finally lost their patience and charged into the valley. After all, the valley appeared harmless from the outside, with Liu Wuxie sitting alone, making it impossible for them to give up on such a golden opportunity.
"What is he up to? Why is he just sitting in such a conspicuous position? Does he think no one can see him?" an elder scoffed at Liu Wuxie's actions.
The other disciples had chosen to go into hiding and launch sneak attacks on other participants to steal their jade tokens. But Liu Wuxie sat in plain sight, utterly indifferent to the fifty-odd people gathered outside the valley.
The seven examiners who had stayed behind shook their heads, recalling how they had thought the same thing yesterday—only to have reality deliver a resounding slap to their faces.
"Liu Wuxie, get down here and face your death!" the man at the center of the fifty-odd people yelled as they stepped into the valley.
The aftermath of yesterday's battle had left many parts of the valley in ruins, with trampled grass, shattered rocks, and scars etched into the ground. The scene immediately put several people on edge, sensing something was off.
"You're from the Wang Clan, aren't you?" Liu Wuxie asked, looking at the man who challenged him. He could vividly remember this person mocking the Liu Clan back in Martial City.
"That's right. My name is Wang Long. Get down here this instant, or don't blame me for what will happen next!" Wang Long declared, brandishing his longsword and releasing his aura at the pinnacle of the Nascent Transformation Realm.@@@@
No one else spoke, as they weren't a unified force but merely a temporary alliance.
"Something feels off. The demonic aura here is strong!" A young participant frowned. They were all prodigies, and it didn't take long for them to notice something was amiss.
"I can feel it, too—something's off. The air is filled with murderous intent," someone muttered. Other cultivators also began voicing their unease. Some even retreated, fearing they had walked into a trap.
"Since you're a disciple of the Wang Clan, you can die now!" Liu Wuxie declared, pointing his finger at Wang Long.
The viper was already waiting impatiently, lurking ten meters away from Wang Long. The moment Liu Wuxie gave the signal, it shot forward, its massive body curving in an arc as it bared its maw and sank its fangs into Wang Long. It killed him instantly, giving him no chance to dodge the attack.
"One hundred thousand strands!"
The two elders staggered and nearly fell to the ground. How could someone possibly contain one hundred thousand strands of laws in their body? It made no sense, as an ordinary person's body would've been torn apart from within.
Yet, the truth was undeniable, and the female elder had no reason to lie.
"Are you saying he compressed one hundred thousand strands of laws to such a state?" The elders had initially assumed Liu Wuxie had only around three thousand strands of law, though significantly thicker than those of ordinary cultivators.
However, they realized that Liu Wuxie possessed one hundred thousand strands of laws, which he had compressed into the current state.
"That's right," the female elder confirmed. This exceeded the other two elders' expectations.
"Why didn't you stop him then? Don't you know the consequences of merging the laws? It will make his future breakthrough incredibly tough!" the other two elders said, beating their chests in frustration while Miao Hanxuan sneered.
"It's already too late for us to stop him. Though it will be difficult for him to make a breakthrough in the future, the benefits are just as great. He's practically invincible among his peers," said the female elder, shrugging her shoulders. It wasn't that they didn't want to stop him—it was that they couldn't.
Liu Wuxie's speed in refining the laws was astonishing. With the aid of the Desolate Devouring Art, he had successfully merged all one hundred thousand strands of laws within mere minutes.
There were pros and cons as it granted Liu Wuxie combat strength far surpassing others, but his cultivation would remain stagnant for the rest of his life if he couldn't make a breakthrough.
After killing fifty-odd people, the profound beasts consumed their corpses, gaining immense nourishment. Led by the viper, they retreated into the shadows to cultivate in silence. The viper, in particular, experienced rapid growth, advancing steadily under Liu Wuxie's meticulous guidance.
The valley became peaceful as if nothing had happened, and time continued to flow.
Another wave of participants arrived by afternoon, their steps cautious and hesitant. The overwhelming scent of blood put them on high alert, making it clear that the events here could no longer be hidden.
Liu Wuxie had no intention of remaining in the valley indefinitely. He planned to leave and seek further training after fully consolidating his cultivation. Although the laws currently accepted him, they were not yet fully his. He needed to temper himself through experience and battle to completely integrate the laws and make them a true part of his being.
Ten people stood outside the valley.
"True Profound Realm!" Liu Wuxie muttered, his lips curling into a smile. He hadn't expected to lure True Profound Realm cultivators, and this was getting interesting. The other nine were at the pinnacle of the Nascent Transformation Realm, each possessing formidable strength.
"A battle took place here!" the True Profound Realm cultivator said with a frown, detecting the overwhelming scent of blood even from several thousand meters away.
"Many people have gone missing recently. I heard they were heading to this valley, so where did they go?" Many disciples from various sects and clans had advanced to the fourth stage and maintained contact even after entering the training ground. However, all communication had been severed after some participants had reached the valley, making it highly likely that they had met their end there.
"Gan Liang, should we go in?" the youth beside him asked. Among the ten, only Gan Liang had reached the True Profound Realm, making him the undisputed leader of the group.
Gan Liang had spent two days gathering participants and seizing countless jade tokens. Their efforts had amassed a significant number of points, impressive enough to hold value even when divided among the group.
"This brat is the reason our Profound Cloud Sect failed to achieve good results in the previous trials. He must die today!" Gan Liang declared. Being close to Ning Hai, he was determined to kill Liu Wuxie and restore the sect's honor.