Chapter 548: Chapter 224: He’s Just Lucky, Mysterious Valley!

“What is this?”

Luo Cheng frowned and immediately unleashed his Soul Power, wanting to uncover any hidden mysteries.

Soon enough.

He discovered that amidst the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence Energy, faint traces of a dazzling aura were interwoven.

This aura was elusive, nearly imperceivable, and profoundly ethereal!

If not for his strong Soul Power and acute senses, it would have been impossible to detect!

Moreover, Luo Cheng noticed that this dazzling aura was continuously flowing toward the depths of the valley.

Through his Soul Power perception, the valley’s depths radiated a hazy and resplendent brilliance. Not even his Soul Power could penetrate its concealment—truly enigmatic!

Luo Cheng mused aloud, “This aura bears some resemblance to the mysterious aura in the mist outside. Could this be the ’Spiritual Mist’ that Jin Yuxi mentioned?”

During their journey, Luo Cheng had heard Jin Yuxi talk about Thousand Rosy Clouds Island, where the Luoxia Sect resided, once shrouded by boundless mist.

Later, an expert employed unimaginable techniques to disperse the mist and laid an array, creating the Thousand Rosy Clouds Island as it exists today.

This expert was also the founding ancestor of Luoxia Sect.

What amazed everyone was that after the mist was cleared, the entire island began emanating a mysterious aura. This aura enhanced the speed of refining Heaven and Earth Essence Energy and also benefited body cultivation.

This aura was known as the Spiritual Mist.

“Spiritual Mist… Let’s give cultivating here a try!”

Luo Cheng took out a few Spirit Pills to replenish Essence Qi and Spirit, tossed them into his mouth, closed his eyes, and gradually entered the cultivation state.

Elsewhere.

Qi Yue had just left Cuixia Valley. Not far down the path, she suddenly spotted a tall figure flying at high speed, thin snowflakes trailing in their wake.

“Senior Sister Yin Li!”

Qi Yue approached with a respectful expression and asked, “Have you found the demoness of Jile Sect?”

The newcomer was none other than Yin Li, one of the Luoxia Sect’s ten True Disciples.

She shook her head slightly, “I searched thousands of miles around and even went to the Imperial City, but I found no trace of her. She must have caught wind of our pursuit and gone into hiding.”

“That demoness is truly cunning!” Qi Yue snorted in frustration.

Yin Li responded, “Don’t worry. It’s not only our Luoxia Sect searching for her; the Imperial Family has also joined the hunt. As long as she hasn’t escaped the Great Yue Dynasty, there’s no way she’ll get away.”

Qi Yue nodded, then suddenly remembered Luo Cheng. She remarked, “Senior Sister Yin Li, Luo Cheng has arrived at our Luoxia Sect. Turns out, he’s the one who won first place in last year’s Three Sects Martial Arts Competition…”

“I’m aware of this already.”

Yin Li nodded faintly, glancing at Qi Yue with a playful smile, saying:

“I also heard you made a bet with him, wagering whether or not he could pass the Seven-Colored Spring cultivation qualification test. When did you become so impulsive?”

Qi Yue pursed her lips in irritation and said indignantly, “I just couldn’t stand him daring to talk back to Senior Sister! Even when I called him a shameless rogue, Senior Sister had already lowered herself to gift him a Meridian Opening Pill. If it had been someone else, they would’ve been overjoyed and agreed without hesitation! But not only did he refuse, he demanded Senior Sister apologize! Such arrogance!”

“Winning first place at the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition was nothing but luck. What’s so extraordinary about that? That guy is overly full of himself. This time, I’ll make sure he learns some humility!”

Yin Li’s hair drifted lightly, her slender neck as smooth and white as a piece of fine jade. She shook her head gently and said, “This man defeated Yan Qingshuang and Hua Jingyang and advanced to the Sixth Level of Awakening Vein Realm in less than a year. Furthermore, this time he escaped unscathed with Junior Sister Jin Yuxi from a Ninth Layer Awakening Vein expert. Such feats cannot be dismissed as mere luck.”

“The fact he dared to agree to a wager with you suggests he must have confidence in his abilities. You might end up regretting your actions… don’t let this turn into a situation where you’ve sabotaged yourself.”

Yin Li’s eyes sparkled. There was something she hadn’t revealed.

She and Yun Mengli were often compared to one another, even called the Twin Blossoms of the Three Sects. Thus, Yun Mengli naturally commanded her attention.

Luo Cheng was someone personally recruited by Yun Mengli into the Xuanyuan Sect.

Yin Li couldn’t help but wonder why Luo Cheng, who had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, was able to earn Yun Mengli’s favor.

Hearing Yin Li’s remarks about Luo Cheng, Qi Yue pursed her lips with skepticism and said confidently:

“Senior Sister, don’t worry. The Seven-Colored Spring examination tests Spiritual Soul Power. He awakened a Wasted Martial Soul—there’s no way he’ll pass.”

“I hope you’re right.”

Yin Li chuckled softly, refraining from probing further. After all, their bet wasn’t a life-and-death wager. She yawned lightly and remarked:

“After traveling nonstop for several days, I’m feeling a bit tired. I’m going to rest at the Five-Colored Origin Spring—interested in coming along?”

Qi Yue’s eyes lit up. Gazing at Yin Li’s tall and graceful figure, her gaze sparkled as she nodded with a playful smile: “Senior Sister, I was just thinking about heading there as well.”

“Then let’s go.”

The two figures sped towards the island’s interior, their silhouettes graceful and captivating.

Inside a luxurious courtyard.

Luo Cheng opened his eyes, a sharp brilliance flashing like lightning in his gaze.

Boom!

Clenching his fist, Luo Cheng struck out casually. Instantly, the air exploded into rippling waves of tangible water-like patterns.

“This Spiritual Mist truly is remarkable—it has increased the speed of refining Essence Energy by thirty to forty percent!”

In just a short moment, Luo Cheng’s Essence Qi, Spirit, and Soul had been restored to peak condition—much faster than he anticipated.

At this moment, his entire being felt invigorated. The nine Essence Energy Mansions spun like stellar nebulae, brimming with power, while the Essence Energy within his fifty-four Xuan Veins roared like thunder, reaching an unprecedented state of vitality!

Luo Cheng had half a mind to ride this surge and break through to the Seventh Level of Awakening Vein Realm!

This time, he was ten-fold confident in succeeding!

“Forget it—it’s not urgent just yet.”

After hesitating briefly, Luo Cheng decided against rushing the breakthrough.

Stepping into the Seventh Level of Awakening Vein Realm marked entry into the Late Stage of Awakening Vein—a significant moment, not to be approached lightly.

If disturbed during this critical period, it could bring disastrous consequences.

“Might as well take a stroll…”

Finally arriving at this dreamlike Holy Land cherished by the male disciples of the Three Sects, this rare opportunity demanded exploration and appreciation. Luo Cheng, a spirited youth, naturally didn’t want to miss out.

Exiting the luxurious courtyard, Luo Cheng headed downhill.

Not far along the path near a lakeside, several Outer Sect female disciples of Luoxia Sect walked toward him. Only fourteen or fifteen years old, they were vibrant and poised, their elegant figures brimming with youthful charm. Upon spotting Luo Cheng, their faces flushed red as they averted their gazes.

Luo Cheng simply nodded as a greeting, then walked past them.

As his figure receded, their voices quickly grew louder.

“That’s the prodigy Luo Cheng from Xuanyuan Sect who suddenly rose to fame last year. I heard he saved Jin Yuxi. He’s here for the Seven-Colored Spring qualification test.”

“His strength is undeniable, but awakening a Wasted Martial Soul hardly fits the term ’prodigy.’”

“Heehee, whether or not he’s a prodigy, at least he’s good-looking…”

“Haha, you shameless little romantic!”

…

Unconsciously, Luo Cheng had descended the mountain. Ahead lay Cuixia Valley.

“I wonder what mysteries lie within. Could there be some hidden treasures?”

Staring at the misty, radiantly glowing valley, Luo Cheng could sense the continuous convergence of Spiritual Mist within. Curiosity surged in his heart.

“Qi Yue didn’t warn me against entering—it should be fine.”

Mumbling to himself, Luo Cheng took a deep breath and strode confidently into the valley ahead.

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