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227: Discover traces of demonic cultivatorsMastering a true intent will lead to a qualitative leap in combat power.

For example, Feng Xixi’s Ice Crystal power.

Lin Jingyu even suspected it was some kind of true intent.

That’s how she could instantly kill opponents of the same stage.

However, Xu Li also said that Qinglan Sect has many Cultivation Techniques and secret arts that, upon Major Achievement in Cultivation, can display a bit of true intent’s power.

It’s a shortcut to comprehending the true intent of heaven and earth.

The Cultivation resources for each discipline require immense amounts, something that non-aristocratic Disciples simply cannot afford.

After resting and discussing the Dao, everyone’s condition had greatly improved.

Under the powerful medicinal effects of the ’Clear Essence Demon Purifying Pill,’ most of the stubborn Devilish Qi in Xu Li’s body was cleared, and his damaged Meridians were nourished and warmed.

Although that sharp and unparalleled Sword Intent had not fully recovered its former edge, it could now stably exert five to six tenths of its power.

It was still easily capable of crushing ordinary Ninth Layer of Qi Refining Cultivators.

The chubby Xu Shousheng was not severely injured to begin with, and at this moment, he was full of vigor, rubbing his fists and shouting that he would fiercely beat those demonic Cultivator brats.

The two Cultivators from the guard squad also benefited greatly and were utterly devoted to Lin Jingyu.

The group no longer delayed, quietly leaving their temporary cave dwelling and continuing towards the core area of the Secret Realm.

They deliberately avoided the relatively ’wide’ path that the main group might have taken, choosing a more secluded and winding secret path between jagged strange rocks and dead giant trees.

This path seemed longer and the terrain was treacherous, but it might avoid many unnecessary troubles.

Lin Jingyu’s formidable Divine Sense, comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage, became the most reliable ’compass’ for the team.

His Divine Sense spread forward silently like mercury pouring out, often sensing powerful Shadow Skeletons gathering places dozens or even hundreds of feet away in advance.

Or certain naturally formed death traps, such as poisonous swamps hidden underground emitting putrid bubbles, or strange, colorless, odorless mists permeating low-lying areas that could corrode the Divine Soul.

Under his guidance, the small team, as if prescient, always skillfully bypassed these potential death traps, their movements erratic, minimizing unnecessary battles and consumption.

Of course, when encountering solitary Shadow Skeletons or small groups within a controllable range, they wouldn’t show mercy.

The soul fiend crystals condensed within these monsters were still valuable resources for Lin Jingyu to rapidly improve his Cultivation.

Battles often erupted suddenly and ended quickly.

Lin Jingyu would lock onto the monster’s energy core or structural weakness with his Divine Sense, while Xu Li or Qin Yue would launch the main attack with their superb Cultivation and skills.

The others would provide support, finishing off enemies, and defending, their coordination growing more tacit. Most of the acquired soul fiend crystals, as agreed, belonged to Lin Jingyu.

He accepted all of them, rapidly refining and absorbing them with the purifying effect of the Spirit Refining Art.

His Cultivation steadily advanced towards the Qi Refining Seventh Layer Peak, his Qi Sea lake continuously expanded, his spiritual power became more solidified, and the threshold of the eighth layer no longer seemed distant.

This terrifying Cultivation speed, if word got out, would be enough to shake the entire Cultivation world.

Of course, everyone can make rapid progress in this Secret Realm.

However, as they delved deeper, the surrounding environment became increasingly perilous.

The sky was always that oppressive, hazy gray, as if a huge and dirty rag covered their heads.

The Yin-Sha Qi in the air was so dense it almost materialized, carrying a viscous, icy cold sensation when inhaled, which not only greatly suppressed the speed of spiritual power circulation.

Even the range of Divine Sense probing was significantly restricted and interfered with.

The Shadow Skeletons that appeared also grew stronger, occasionally even encountering elite bone beasts with auras comparable to the Early Foundation Establishment Stage and bones showing dark gold or silver-gray luster, requiring everyone to work together to handle them.

But their defense was very strong; it was impossible to kill them in a short time.

Everyone was not greedy and directly bypassed them.

Soon, they arrived outside a valley with extremely treacherous terrain.

Before they even got close, a strange, nauseating smell, a mix of rot and sweetness, drifted over with the wind.

Looking ahead, the entire valley entrance was shrouded in a dense, pale purple mist. This mist was not ordinary mountain haze or water vapor.

Instead, it was condensed and unmoving, slowly wriggling as if alive. Within the mist, the twisted shadows of jagged strange rocks and dead trees were faintly visible, like grotesque ghosts baring their fangs and claws.

”It’s the ’Bone Corroding Poisonous Miasma’!”

Qin Yue’s expression changed slightly as she recognized this infamous poisonous mist.

”This miasma is fiercely toxic; it can not only corrode the Physical Body but also erode spiritual power and paralyze the Divine Soul.

Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators, without special detoxification methods, will suffer festering flesh and stagnant spiritual power if they inhale too much, eventually turning into pus and blood!”

Lin Jingyu carefully extended his Divine Sense forward. As soon as it touched the purple poisonous miasma, he immediately felt a slight, pricking pain, as if countless fine needles were stabbing the tip of his Divine Sense.

There was even a hint of sinister and malicious Qi attempting to invade his Sea of Consciousness in reverse through his Divine Sense.

What a potent poisonous miasma! It can even harm Divine Sense!

However, with a slight tremor of the Spirit Refining Art.

The toxins within were immediately cleansed.

His heart trembled, and just as he was about to warn everyone to bypass it, his Divine Sense forcefully penetrated through layers of poisonous miasma, probing further into the depths of the valley.

This probe caused his eyes to narrow sharply!

”There’s something in the valley!”

Lin Jingyu lowered his voice, his tone solemn, ”Very strong Demonic Qi fluctuations, extremely chaotic... and intense sounds of fighting and... the roar of some huge monster!”

Xu Li’s Sword Heart was clear and in harmony with heaven and earth. He sensed that familiar, utterly detestable pure Demonic Essence fluctuation almost simultaneously, and his hand on the sword hilt instantly tightened.

His knuckles turned white, and cold light shot from his eyes like ice blades: ”It’s Demonic Cultivators! Quite a few of them, with sinister Demonic Qi, seemingly besieging an extremely powerful entity!

They should be besieging Shadow Skeletons!”

”Conceal yourselves and approach to observe!”

Lin Jingyu made a decisive move. Everyone immediately restrained their aura, lowering their spiritual power fluctuations to a minimum. Using the shadows cast by the jagged strange rocks and dead trees at the valley entrance, they stealthily moved inward like ghosts.

Passing through a relatively sparse but still dizzying area of poisonous miasma, the situation within the valley gradually became clear.

The sight before them made everyone hold their breath.

The valley floor was a mess, as if swept by a hurricane.

The ground was covered with huge craters and crisscrossing cracks, scattered with broken bones and scorched marks.

Approximately seven or eight Demonic Cultivators, clad in uniform black robes embroidered with the unsettling blood-colored flame pattern, were forming a strange combined attack Formation that continuously rotated, shrouded in black Qi, with faint wails of ghosts.

These people were all powerful Cultivators at the Peak of Ninth Level Qi Refining.

In the center of the Formation, Demonic Essence surged, transforming into various ferocious ghost heads and demonic claws, frantically attacking their target.

It was a Shadow Skeleton monster of breathtakingly immense size!