The departed flows like this, never ceasing day or night.
In the blink of an eye, Li Xuan's trial in the Abyss Forbidden Ground had lasted for half a year.
Wild sand whirled, and malevolent winds raged. Though this place was still on the fringes, the power of these malevolent winds was several times stronger than that of the outermost edges.
"If I'd known it would be so desolate, I should have bought more spiritual wine back then." Li Xuan shook his wine gourd, a hint of helplessness on his face.
In the past six months, Li Xuan had encountered about two hundred infiltrators and demonic beasts. On average, there was a battle every day, which even Li Xuan found difficult to endure.
After each major battle, Li Xuan would drink a pot of spiritual wine. The spiritual wine brought from the pavilion was now completely depleted with the finishing of the last pot.
"The Years Realm is truly difficult to break through. Even with this half-year of training, the number of star spirit pearls within my body has only increased by three million. At this rate, it will likely take a considerable amount of time to reach one hundred million star spirit pearls."
Li Xuan's brows furrowed. The growth of his star spirit pearls remained slow. Breaking through to the Years Realm would undoubtedly require more time.
However, compared to being within the Tianyi Pavilion, it was probably not as fast as it was now. In comparison, the Abyss Forbidden Ground was undoubtedly better.
"So be it. It's only been half a year. But after six months of continuous combat, I'm a little tired. For the next period, it would be best to meditate and enter a state of deep concentration."
With that thought, Li Xuan moved swiftly towards the edge of the area. Since he intended to meditate and enter a state of deep concentration, he naturally had to find a safe haven. The outermost edge was undoubtedly the best choice.
One month later, Li Xuan moved out again.
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Tianyi Domain, Tianyi Pavilion, Su Nu Peak.
"Based on the intelligence gathered and the results of our investigation, there are actually over a hundred spies lurking within our pavilion. Among them are many mid-level managers from various pavilions. Three of them are already at the elder level of their respective pavilions. Sister Su Xin, how should we proceed next?"
Mo Ningxiang said with a grave expression.
Bai Su Xin frowned slightly. After a moment of contemplation, she replied, "Our next actions are of utmost importance. This information must not be leaked to anyone. This matter is of great significance, and these spies must all be eliminated."
"Moreover, besides those on this list, there is one more deeply hidden individual. Therefore, we can only rely on those we trust to act. For now, let's summon Sister Yun. This way, we can be more secure."
"Alright. Once this operation begins, the Wan Gu Domain will likely make moves in secret. I hope Brother Yi's plan can be carried out smoothly." Mo Ningxiang nodded in agreement after a moment of thought.
Bai Su Xin Bai Zun looked into the distance and said slowly, "The key to all of this lies with Li Xuan. More than half a year has passed now, I wonder how his training is progressing."
"Since Brother Yi has taken notice of him, I presume there won't be any major problems. Moreover, with his talent, the strength he can unleash once he improves will increase exponentially. We should still be able to buy him the ten-year period." Mo Ningxiang said.
"That would be best. As for the Sacred Ruins Divine Palace... never mind, let's not discuss it until Brother Yi returns." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun shook her head, seeming a little weary as she picked up her teacup.
"For now, let's deal with the internal spies first." Mo Ningxiang nodded.
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Boom!
With a rumbling sound, vast yellow sand immediately flew everywhere. When the sand settled, Li Xuan's figure gradually appeared.
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
During these three years, Li Xuan would meditate and stabilize his cultivation after training for half a year. On this day, he finally successfully entered the Years Realm.
Golden rays of light erupted, then surged into Li Xuan's body. Within Li Xuan's divine mansion, star spirit pearls flickered and transformed.
One by one, star spirit pearls condensed, increasing by thousands in mere moments. This increase was still ongoing.
After a full half-hour had passed, the increase in star spirit pearls within Li Xuan's divine mansion finally slowed down. At the same time, the spiritual energy pressure around Li Xuan blazed to its peak.
An area of a hundred meters in radius had become a vacuum.
"Three years of time, and one hundred million star spirit pearls have finally been reached." Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. Although his face was weary, the joy in his eyes was undeniable.
After all, after three years of fighting in the Abyss Forbidden Ground, such progress was hard-won. In addition to being constantly prepared for battle, Li Xuan also had to constantly purify the malevolent energy within his body.
This meticulous effort was no less than a hard battle.
Now, sweet success had come after hardship.
One hundred million star spirit pearls was the threshold for the Years Realm. Li Xuan's current star spirit pearl count had reached one hundred million.
However, if he activated the Three Yang Kai Tai technique, Li Xuan's star spirit pearl count would directly break through to one hundred and ninety million. As his strength increased, the amplification from the Heavenly Yang also became more significant.
Li Xuan sensed it slightly. If he were to encounter the infiltrators from before, a single punch would be enough to kill them.
"Now, I can venture deeper." Li Xuan clenched his fist with satisfaction, then his gaze shifted towards the depths as he murmured.
Over the past three years, Li Xuan had engaged in over a thousand battles in this fringe area. He had been injured, and even severely injured. On several occasions, he had encountered infiltrators and demonic beasts at the peak of the Years Realm, and Li Xuan could only retreat.
Now, with his strength advancing, Li Xuan's steps forward should continue.
Several days later, the central region of the Abyss Forbidden Ground.
"Here will do." Listening to the crunching sound of gravel beneath his feet, Li Xuan's steps gradually halted.
This place was already at the end of the central region of the Abyss Forbidden Ground. If he were to venture further, with Li Xuan's current strength, it would be difficult to protect himself.
Moreover, Li Xuan had tested it. The malevolent energy in the deep core area of the Abyss Forbidden Ground had solidified over long periods. Merely dealing with this malevolent energy would require considerable effort, let alone facing the infiltrators and demonic beasts.
Hum!
At this moment, a humming sound arose. Li Xuan raised his eyes and looked towards the northwest. The spiritual energy barrier had been breached.
Earlier, Li Xuan had set up a barrier with himself as the center, spanning an area of two li. Once an infiltrator or demonic beast approached, Li Xuan would be able to sense it immediately. Now that the barrier was breached, it naturally meant that an infiltrator or demonic beast had arrived.
"Excellent! I need opponents to spar with right after my breakthrough." If he had not broken through before, Li Xuan would have retreated immediately. But now, Li Xuan was full of fighting spirit.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xuan's figure shot towards the northwest.
"It's actually a Cracked Demon Wolf at the peak of the Years Realm, quite troublesome." Li Xuan's figure stopped. Before him, a Cracked Demon Wolf the size of five zhang appeared.
Li Xuan had already memorized the information given by Bai Su Xin. The Cracked Demon Wolf before him was particularly common in the Abyss Forbidden Ground.
It had a pattern on its head. The more cracks, the stronger its power. The Cracked Demon Wolf before Li Xuan had as many as five cracks on its head.
Roar!
The Cracked Demon Wolf immediately detected Li Xuan's appearance. It let out a roar, and its massive body quickly lunged towards Li Xuan.
"Overlord Fist Unrivaled!"
Li Xuan clenched his left fist, and all his strength surged into his left arm. As he threw a punch, a sonic boom instantly echoed through the heavens and earth. Even the swirling malevolent winds were scattered by the force of Li Xuan's punch.
Bang!
Li Xuan's fist struck the Cracked Demon Wolf's head. A deafening bang instantly resounded. A spiritual light flashed from the crack on the wolf's head, actually repelling Li Xuan.
"Again!" Repelled by the Cracked Demon Wolf, Li Xuan steadied himself and lunged towards the wolf again. His physical strength was pushed to its extreme.
Bang bang bang!
As Li Xuan charged again, the Cracked Demon Wolf seemed to go berserk, charging headlong. With a series of crashing sounds, Li Xuan and the Cracked Demon Wolf had already clashed more than ten times.
"The physical defense of this Cracked Demon Wolf is indeed extraordinary. Even with my full physical strength, I can only maintain it for a short while. However, all of this seems to be related to those cracks."
The immense recoil pushed Li Xuan back. Li Xuan pondered for a moment as he looked at the Cracked Demon Wolf before him, then he activated the star spirit pearls in his divine mansion. Simultaneously, he opened two rounds of the Heavenly Yang, gathering spiritual energy equivalent to one hundred and sixty million star spirit pearls.
"One Technique Suppresses Heaven!"
With a single finger from Li Xuan, a colossal beam of spiritual light, more than ten meters thick, descended from the sky.
Roar!
Perhaps sensing the threat, the Cracked Demon Wolf let out a furious roar, and its body doubled in size. Then, its fur stood on end, like a hedgehog.
Malevolent energy surged into its body, causing its already large form to expand further. The cracks on its head now glowed intensely.
Aowu!
As the beam of light descended, the Cracked Demon Wolf let out a skyward roar. A brown light spewed from its mouth, quickly meeting the spiritual light unleashed by Li Xuan.
Boom!
The two colossal beams of light collided, instantly creating a massive explosion. The sandy ground below was immediately engulfed in dust and sand.
The boundless malevolent energy was pushed back thousands of meters. As time passed, both beams of light showed signs of dissipating. Seeing this, Li Xuan quickly formed seals with his hands.
"Primordial Void Thunder Art, Thunder God's World Annihilation!"
Hum!
Li Xuan pointed forward. In the previously turbulent and chaotic heavens and earth, spiritual energy continuously poured in. It then converged madly, forming a spiritual energy beam over ten meters wide in mere moments.
Simultaneously, a thunderclap sounded from the high heavens, and a lightning bolt as thick as an arm whistled down. Carrying the spiritual energy beam, it instantly struck the Cracked Demon Wolf.
Roar!
Seeing this, a hint of fear appeared in the Cracked Demon Wolf's eyes. Then, with another roar, it opened its mouth again to the sky. Brown light reappeared, instantly meeting the beam of lightning.
Boom!
Thunder boomed, deafeningly loud.
This time, the beam of lightning passed through as if nothing was there, shattering the Cracked Demon Wolf's brown light and then striking the wolf squarely.
Aowu!
With a mournful cry, the Cracked Demon Wolf's massive body instantly dissolved into a mist of blood in the air. However, within the blood mist, a golden glowing talisman descended. Li Xuan's eyes widened in surprise, and with a wave of his hand, he drew it into his grasp.
Ching!
At that moment, a sword's hum sounded from within Li Xuan. Li Xuan paused, a look of surprise once again appearing on his face. This was because the sound was emitted by Master Sword itself.
"Since you need it, I'll give it to you."