Chapter 46

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The Bloodshed City spans a vast distance, with countless green stone houses densely packed within, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people.

Now, the entire Bloodshed City has only about ten thousand inhabitants, and since these houses are unowned, everyone can choose a house to live in.

However, the reality is not so simple. While hiding in Bloodshed City can avoid the vast sea of demonic beasts outside, the conflicts and struggles among cultivators are inevitable.

There's no way around it; the value of demonic pearls is too high. An innocent person with a valuable item is at risk. In this isolated and bloody mountainous area, anything can happen.

Therefore, for their own safety, most people choose to gather in houses near some powerful figures. First, during conflicts, having more people around and familiar faces to help is the best. Second, no one can guarantee that they won't become the prey after the prey.

Chen Xi and the others entered Bloodshed City and saw many such scenes on their way, so they were not surprised.

"This Southern Barbarian Nether Region trial is different from the past. Those recognized as strong by the majority are undoubtedly Purple Mansion Realm cultivators. Although their cultivation is limited to the Innate Realm, compared to others, this level of cultivation is undoubtedly at the peak."

Passing by a house where over a hundred cultivators gathered, Du Qingxi explained to Chen Xi in a low voice: "Look, there are four Purple Mansion Realm cultivators here, probably from the Southern Border Phoenix Mist Sect. Each of them has a powerful aura, and their strength is no less than Li Huai's."

Chen Xi raised his eyes and saw that in front of a central stone house, four elegantly dressed cultivators were standing and chatting. One was a robust middle-aged man, one was a gaunt old man, and two were young men and women. All four wore dark purple robes embroidered with intricate patterns of dancing phoenixes and swirling clouds.

"Are they also here for the Sword Immortal Cave?"

Chen Xi was surprised. Only now did he realize that, besides Li Huai and Su Jiao, there were so many Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, which clearly showed the great appeal of the Sword Immortal Cave.

"Of course, but the Phoenix Mist Sect is not a concern. Compared to the eight major sects, three academies of Longyuan City, and the six major families we come from, the Phoenix Mist Sect is just a minor force."

Duanmu Ze spoke confidently, his words filled with a strong sense of superiority, a pride that is hard to change.

The four Phoenix Mist Sect cultivators in the distance immediately stopped their conversation and looked at Chen Xi and the others with dark expressions. However, recognizing Duanmu Ze and the others, they were angry but did not make a move.

"Let's go quickly." Du Qingxi glared at Duanmu Ze and turned to walk toward the city center.

In the center of Bloodshed City, five stone towers stood tall, piercing the clouds. Compared to the low stone houses around them, they stood out like cranes among chickens, drawing much attention.

What surprised Chen Xi was that each of the five stone towers emitted a powerful aura. Each aura was no weaker than Du Qingxi and Duanmu Ze's, and some were even stronger!

At this moment, over three thousand cultivators gathered around the five stone towers. The crowd was dense, and it was clear that the cultivators residing in these towers had been recognized by everyone for their formidable strength, otherwise, such a bustling scene would not have formed.

After circling the city center, Chen Xi and the others found a large stone house not far from the center. Although the conditions were simple, the space was vast, easily accommodating the four of them.

"Everyone, although we don't have to worry about the demonic beasts tonight, we still need to be cautious, especially Chen Xi. You have thoroughly offended Su Jiao today, so it's best not to leave our side." After entering the stone house and resting for a moment, Du Qingxi warned.

Chen Xi was cooking a meal and nodded in response.

Today's battle, although he won against Li Huai, his physical strength and true essence were greatly depleted. If he didn't recover to his best state, he wouldn't dare to act on his own. With Du Qingxi and the others, it was at least safer.

"By the way, how did you get a Nether Realm Token?" Duanmu Ze sat down and asked Chen Xi.

"From a Purple Mansion Realm demon beast, a purple rhinoceros..." Chen Xi explained in detail how he met Wu Butler, rescued the people used as 'tributes,' and ultimately killed the Purple Mansion Realm demon beast.

In the past, Chen Xi would never have told Duanmu Ze so much, but on the journey, Duanmu Ze had shown friendliness several times, and his tone no longer carried the previous disdain and contempt. Chen Xi was surprised and felt a sense of pride. Making Duanmu Ze, a proud and noble young master, show respect was indeed a satisfying thing. Chen Xi understood the reason: he had defeated Li Huai, indirectly proving his strength.

Ultimately, powerful strength is the guarantee for changing everything!

"No wonder, the Li family used the so-called 'tributes' to curry favor with the purple rhinoceros demon beast, definitely for the Nether Realm Token." Duanmu Ze suddenly realized and laughed, "Ironically, the Nether Realm Token was unexpectedly obtained by you, making the Li family's efforts in vain."

"Is the Nether Realm Token so special?" Chen Xi asked.

This time, Du Qingxi answered. She looked at Chen Xi with surprise and explained, "I'm sure you now know that many Purple Mansion Realm cultivators have entered the Southern Barbarian Nether Region. Unlike others who hunt for demonic pearls, their goal is the Sword Immortal Cave. The Nether Realm Token is the key to opening the Sword Immortal Cave. Without it, no matter how high your cultivation, you cannot approach the Sword Immortal Cave."

"Does the Sword Immortal Cave really exist?"

Chen Xi was stunned. He had always considered the Sword Immortal Cave a legend, something ethereal. Now, hearing that the Nether Realm Token in his hand was the key to the Sword Immortal Cave, he couldn't help but feel excited.

Sword Immortal!

To be called an 'Immortal,' one must at least have passed the heavenly tribulation and reached the level of a Heaven-Breaking Immortal. A higher level would be passing the nine heavenly tribulations and ascending to the heavens as a Celestial Immortal!

But whether it's a Heaven-Breaking Immortal or a Celestial Immortal, they are terrifying beings that Chen Xi can only look up to. How could their left-behind cave not be enticing?

"Definitely exists. One month from now, at the end of the Southern Barbarian Nether Region, a Three Talents Transference Array will appear. Through it, people can be transported to the Sword Immortal Cave."

Du Qingxi answered firmly, then changed the subject, "But you don't need to worry. The Nether Realm Token is not just the one you have. The Purple Mansion Realm cultivators who came to the Southern Barbarian Nether Region all have Nether Realm Tokens. One Nether Realm Token can allow three cultivators to enter the Sword Immortal Cave. With us three here, as long as they are not mad, no one will dare to抢 your Nether Realm Token."

Chen Xi secretly sighed in relief. He was indeed worried about this, but after Du Qingxi explained, he felt a bit embarrassed and changed the topic, "The Sword Immortal Cave is so precious, why are only Purple Mansion Realm cultivators entering? Don't the Yellow Court Realm and Two Instruments Golden Core Realm cultivators also feel tempted?"

"They feel tempted, but it's helpless. The Southern Barbarian Nether Region cannot withstand the power of cultivators above the Purple Mansion Realm. Even if they use Essence Sealing Pills to reduce their cultivation to the Innate Realm, once they use their martial arts, they will inevitably disrupt the spatial rules of this area, ultimately destroying it."

Du Qingxi answered in detail, her clear and melodious voice sounding pleasant.

So that's how it is!

This explanation fits everything Chen Xi has seen, but he still had a doubt, "If there is a Sword Immortal Cave in the Southern Barbarian Nether Region, why hasn't it been discovered in previous years, and why is it appearing only during this trial?"

According to Chen Xi's knowledge, the history of the Southern Barbarian Nether Region can be traced back to over ten thousand years ago. In such a long time, there have been few rumors about the Sword Immortal Cave, which seems quite strange.

"Because this cave appears only once every ten thousand years, and this year happens to be another ten thousand years!" Du Qingxi slowly answered.

Appearing only once every ten thousand years?

Chen Xi couldn't help but draw a deep breath. The legacy of the Sword Immortal Cave is too ancient, almost unimaginable!

I wonder who this Sword Immortal is and why they left a cave in the Southern Barbarian Nether Region.

After eating the meal Chen Xi cooked, Du Qingxi and the others began to meditate and rest, while Chen Xi sat to the side, silently thinking about everything he had seen today.

"Nether Realm Token... Sword Immortal Cave... I never thought I would have the资格 to enter it. But to gain benefits from it, I will inevitably conflict with those Purple Mansion Realm cultivators. It seems I need to improve my cultivation in the next month!"

Chen Xi pondered for a long time, then no longer considered so much. He took out several spirit crystals from his storage bag and began to meditate.

Rushing through the day's journey and a fierce battle with Li Huai, Chen Xi was extremely exhausted. As soon as he started meditating, he felt a warm sensation all over his body, as if soaking in a hot spring, and his physical strength and mental state were recovering at an astonishing speed.

Crack! Crack!

Two spirit crystals turned to powder. Although the true essence in his dantian was already saturated, Chen Xi still felt unsatisfied. After some thought, he took out two more spirit crystals.

In the past, the few dozen essence stones Chen Xi earned daily from making talismans were barely enough to maintain his living and help his brother pay for school. Using one essence stone for cultivation seemed luxurious, and he often worried about the spiritual energy needed for cultivation, making it impossible to significantly improve his realm.

Now, things are different. During the time he learned culinary arts at Qingxi Winehouse, he not only earned a large amount of essence stones but also ate spiritually rich dishes every day, which improved his realm. After obtaining three thousand spirit crystals from the purple rhinoceros demon beast, he spent some on martial techniques and the Qing Chong Sword, leaving nearly four hundred spirit crystals. He no longer had to worry about cultivation.

Crack! Crack!...

One by one, the spirit crystals turned to powder. If Chen Xi were awake, he would feel the pain, but now he had no time to think. He had a vague feeling that his cultivation was about to break through to the Ninth Level of the Innate Realm!

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