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Chapter 18: Divine Blade Cave, Murong Xiao Possessed by Killing Intent

In front of the Divine Blade Cave.

Peering into the cave’s entrance, one could see an array of weapons displayed within—some gleaming with a cold light, others rusted and worn.

The atmosphere alone felt as if invisible blades were pressing against one’s skin, causing the whole body to tense.

Many martial artists came and went, each exuding a powerful presence. Some were blacksmiths, while others were inner disciples from various peaks.

“What’s your purpose for entering the Divine Blade Cave, and how long do you intend to stay?”

An inner sect deacon sat nearby, recording the comings and goings of the sect members.

However, when he looked up, he paused slightly, taken aback.

The youth before him seemed exceptionally young.

Li Mo responded, “Body tempering practice, no more than two hours.”

The deacon was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand impatiently:

“You’ve only just entered the Blood Qi realm. What are you doing here? Go on, get out.”

With his Spirit Observation realm eyesight, he could immediately tell that Li Mo had only recently entered the Blood Qi stage.

“Elder Han He has already given permission,” Li Mo said, unfazed by the other’s attitude.

The man meant no harm, just being a bit dismissive.

“Elder Han He…” The deacon became uncertain.

“Which peak are you from?” he asked.

Li Mo: “Myriad heavens Peak.”

“Since when did Myriad heavens Peak have disciples…”

Halfway through his sentence, the inner deacon suddenly remembered that Elder Shang Wu had indeed taken on a personal disciple recently.

Moreover, it was said to be someone with exceptional talent.

Yes, it seemed this disciple had even climbed the Stairway to heaven together with Ying Bing, the Sect Leader’s personal disciple.

What was his name again…

For a moment, he couldn’t recall.

“Show me your waist token for recording,” Li Mo handed over his waist token.

After recording it, the deacon nodded, his attitude softening as he began to explain:

“If you’re here to practice, remember to act within your limits.”

“The first level contains sharp weapons, many of which have never tasted blood.”

“As for the second level, those are truly lethal weapons. Heh, there’s a blade there that once beheaded a notorious bandit.”

Since this was a true disciple, who knows what abilities he might possess.

For instance, that new disciple of Elder Han He had an incredibly strong physique and could already reach the second level.

He was happy to explain a bit more.

“What about the third level?” Li Mo asked curiously.

“Young man, don’t be overambitious. The third level stores legendary weapons. They have spirits of their own. Don’t dare to go there unless you’re in the Spirit Observation realm,” the deacon shook his head, emphasizing repeatedly.

“I understand,” Li Mo retrieved his waist token, cupped his hands in respect, and entered the cave.

Instantly, that feeling of being pricked by invisible blades intensified.

There were quite a few people on this level, some of whom recognized him.

“Li Mo?”

“Oh, it really is True Disciple Li.”

“What’s he doing here? Practicing?”

“Hiss… With that delicate skin, he doesn’t seem to have a foundation in body tempering. And he hasn’t reached the Internal energy realm yet, so why would he need to use metal qi to refine his body?”

A lot of disciples were confused.

But Li Mo clearly had no intention of explaining to others. He walked forward nonchalantly for fifty paces.

“Huff… I can’t go any further,” Li Mo let out a long breath.

Walking to this point, his skin had already started to sting.

On his own, fifty paces on the first level was already his limit.

If he tried to go further, his body would suffer irreversible damage.

“Ten years of martial arts insights remaining.”

“Let’s master the Extreme Slaughtering Martial Body Tempering technique first.”

Li Mo steeled himself, his mind stirring.

[Ten years of martial arts insights infused into the technique.]

[First year, you thoroughly studied the Extreme Slaughtering Martial Body Tempering technique, understanding how to control the sharp qi of weapons to temper your body.]

[Third year, after deep practice, you discovered that with proper control, you could even temper your internal organs simultaneously.]

[Fifth year, your Extreme Slaughtering Martial Body reached initial mastery.]

[Tenth year, your control became exquisite, allowing you to establish a mysterious resonance with various weapons, now able to refine your meridians.]

[Insights complete.]

[You have comprehended the Extreme Slaughtering Martial Tempering technique to a great level!]

Instant enlightenment struck.

Li Mo immediately sensed a new world opening before him.

If the pervasive sharp weapon qi could be compared to water, before he was like a drowning duck.

Even in calm waters, he would have been overwhelmed.

After mastering the Extreme Slaughtering Martial Tempering to a great level, he became like a skilled wave-rider. Unless faced with towering waves, he couldn’t be harmed.

“Body tempering!”

Li Mo sat cross-legged.

The sharp weapon qi surrounding him was drawn into his body.

The sharp qi was dangerous, but under his skillful guidance, it didn’t cause him the slightest harm. Instead, it sculpted and tempered his body.

Jade must be cut to become a useful tool!

“Is he really practicing?”

“How long do you think he can last?”

“I bet not even an incense stick’s time.”

“An incense stick? It would be good if he could last a hundred breaths.”

“Aren’t you all here to practice? Why bother about others?”

“I’m here to forge weapons, thank you.”

Seeing Li Mo sitting like an old monk in meditation, some people started to discuss.

Some even began to bet on how long this True Disciple Li could last here.

However, before the bet could even start properly.

Li Mo suddenly stood up not far away.

“Damn, it hasn’t even been thirty breaths! He’s really not up to it!”

“It’s settled then, haha, thanks to True Disciple Li for helping me earn some silver!”

“Wait a moment, he’s not walking back!”

Hearing this person shout, everyone came to their senses.

Indeed, this True Disciple Li wasn’t heading back, but continuing deeper into the cave.

It looked like he was about to reach the second level.

What the hell?

Does he not value his life?

“No, he seems fine?”

“Hiss… This is unbelievable.”

“Damn, he really went to the second level!”

Everyone was dumbfounded.

They watched as the young man stepped lightly, passing through the door at the end of the first level.

His figure quickly disappeared at the top of the stairs.

This was unexpected.

When they started the bet, they never imagined this would happen.

How should they settle this now?

It’s well known that many in the Internal energy realm can only stay on the first level.

How come Li Mo walked through like it was his own backyard?

…

“This sharp weapon qi doesn’t seem to be entirely emitted by the weapons stored in the Divine Blade Cave.”

“Could there be something else on the highest level of the Divine Blade Cave?”

Li Mo discovered some clues.

Others might not be able to perceive it, but perhaps due to his Mysterious Immortal Body, he was extremely sensitive to these kinds of auras. If he were to become a blacksmith, he would definitely be in his element.

Thinking of this, he became even more eager to explore deeper.

Just as he reached the second level.

The weapons in sight were fewer, but still included all ten types of weapons.

Many had nicks and scratches, clearly having been through battles.

He suddenly felt a heaviness in his mind, his consciousness becoming muddled.

It was as if a cold intent had invaded his heart.

“Killing intent…”

Li Mo took out a Mind Calming Pill, placed one under his tongue, and that feeling dissipated.

He sensed his surroundings for a moment.

“I can still go a bit further.”

Li Mo continued forward.

He walked another hundred paces.

Suddenly, he saw a figure.

It was also a young man, wearing a white cloud-patterned True Disciple robe, with a purple-gold crown on his head. The skin on his neck faintly showed scale-like patterns.

His delicate face was furrowed, his expression struggling.

Murong Xiao?

This name floated into Li Mo’s mind.

So he used his Heavenly Fate Eye to look.

[Name: Murong Xiao.]

[Age: 16.]

[Constitution: Roaring Dragon Body.]

[Realm: Blood Qi Realm, Five Meridians.]

[Destiny: Blue with traces of black.]

[Evaluation: His father is human, his mother is a shape-shifting dragon. Kind-hearted but deeply affected by his bloodline. If he can combine the advantages of both, his future is limitless. If he combines their disadvantages, he’ll bring disaster.]

[Recent Encounter: Influenced by the killing intent of weapons, his demonic nature is awakening. If not removed in time, his personality might drastically change!]

Killing intent entering his body?

Last time when Li Mo checked Murong Xiao’s Destiny, it was blue with traces of purple.

Now it had become blue with traces of black!

It was clear that this half-demon True Disciple had reached a life-or-death juncture.

One thought could lead to heaven, another to hell.

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