"What sacred blood?" Qin Chu feigned ignorance. He didn't want to get involved in trouble for no reason. Shangshuyu came to the Azure Cloud Sect from outside, and who knew what the situation was.
Shangshuyu glanced at Qin Chu. "I've always been puzzled why your strength is particularly strong. Only after Senior Qing Wang told me did I understand that you possess sacred blood! I know a little about the Sacred Blood Family; they are an absolute behemoth. A Sect like our Azure Cloud Sect could be easily wiped out by them. Not to mention the Azure Cloud Sect, even the entire Southern Flame Continent probably couldn't contend with such a force. And you, possessing sacred blood, must come from a Sacred Blood Family."
"This might be innate for me." Qin Chu increasingly felt that Shangshuyu was not simple.
"I'm just telling you what I know, hoping you understand the Concept of sacred blood better, and not because I have any thoughts or hostility towards you. Let's part ways here!" Shangshuyu said. She could tell that Qin Chu was wary of her.
Qin Chu looked at Shangshuyu and smiled. "Since we're parting, I suddenly feel a bit reluctant to let you go. When can we meet again?"
Shangshuyu, who had walked a few steps away, turned back to look at Qin Chu. "Are you reluctant? You live a conflicted life, on one hand rejecting me, on the other saying you're reluctant... After I go back, I will become a Core Disciple, and in a while, my Family's elders will come to pick me up."
"You're leaving the Azure Cloud Sect. Where are you going next? Are you returning to your Family?" Qin Chu asked.
"Not returning to the Family, and even if I were, it wouldn't be now." After another look at Qin Chu, Shangshuyu flashed away.
What a person with a story! Qin Chu sighed inwardly, tightened the long sword on his back, and then hurried towards the rendezvous point with Bai Yu and the others.
On his way, Qin Chu took out the Qing Wang Token again to study it, then put it back into his Storage Ring. He felt he needed to be careful with the Qing Wang Token. If he were to hand it over, it would only be to Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen. Vice Sect Master Su Shanhe? Don't even think about it.
Upon returning to the rendezvous point, Qin Chu saw that Bai Yu and the others were already waiting for him.
"Five days is too tight. We haven't even properly searched the Hundred Victories Tower area," Bai Yu said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu looked at the others. Zheng Qiu and Liu Xue all nodded. Everyone was afraid of making others worry, so they had all returned early.
"There's still plenty of time. So, after a rest, let's continue to explore. Since we're here, let's seize the Opportunity," Qin Chu said.
After eating something, everyone split up. This time, they agreed to meet in ten days and then leave the Qing Wang Ancient Ruins.
Bai Yu and the others left, and Qin Chu began to Cultivate. He gave up on finding Opportunities. He felt that the Qing Wang Token and the former seventh-tier long sword were already great Opportunities, and it was pointless to force it further. It was better to seize the time to improve his Cultivation. Who knew what the situation would be like after he left? He had killed all the Disciples from the main peak.
Eating Ningyuan Pill , Qin Chu Cultivated Origin Qi fundamentals at night, and practiced swordsmanship during the day. In his swordsmanship Cultivation, he mainly focused on the use of Sword Dao Concept.
Seeing Shangshuyu use Sword Dao Concept in battle, Qin Chu felt a significant gap between himself and her. He was even inferior to a woman, which was quite a blow to him.
Qin Chu had already changed his long sword and began to use the one left by Qing Wang.
The long sword had a name, with the characters 'Qing Ling' carved on the hilt. The long sword was incredibly sharp and inherently possessed Sword Qi.
As Qin Chu swung his arm, even without the ability to project Origin Qi externally, the Qing Ling Sword's inherent sharpness could cut through falling leaves without the blade even touching them.
"Qing Ling Sword, in the past, you followed Senior Qing Wang and must have left behind a legend; in the future, following me, you will do the same!" Qin Chu flicked the Qing Ling Sword with his hand, his heart filled with fondness. A Sword Dao Cultivator must have a good sword.
As for Shangshuyu receiving Qing Wang's Legacy, Qin Chu only felt envy. He knew that everyone's situation was different, and Qing Wang's admiration for Shangshuyu indicated that she possessed unique strengths.
After Cultivating for six days, Qin Chu's use of Sword Intent had become somewhat proficient.
Sword Intent is something invisible and intangible. If described in words, it means the long sword has a will. Swordsmanship enhanced by Sword Intent is true swordsmanship; as for the Sword Spirit Realm, it is a state of mind, a Concept, and does not conflict with Sword Dao Concept.
Using Sword Intent to enhance swordsmanship makes the attacks much sharper and more domineering; having the Sword Spirit Realm makes oneself and the long sword more spiritual.
On the eighth day after Bai Yu and the others left, Qin Chu's Cultivation reached the Bottleneck of the second-tier Condensing Origin Realm. To further advance his Cultivation, he needed to Breakthrough to the third-tier True Origin Realm.
Qin Chu began to adjust his state, practicing swordsmanship while stabilizing his Origin Qi Cultivation. His Origin Qi Cultivation had advanced too quickly, so he needed to stabilize it. He also felt that he didn't need to rush and could Breakthrough to the third-tier when leaving the Qing Wang Ancient Ruins. Entering the third-tier would significantly boost his combat power and increase his value, earning him more attention from the Azure Cloud Sect. If Su Shanhe were to target him, Luo Zhen would protect him with even greater resolve.
On the tenth day, Bai Yu, Zheng Qiu, and Liu Xue all returned one after another!
Seeing the excited looks on Bai Yu and Liu Xue's faces, Qin Chu knew they had made great gains. As for Zheng Qiu and the others, they also had gains, just relatively smaller ones.
"Since everyone is back, let's head back!" Qin Chu made his decision.
"Okay!" Bai Yu, Liu Xue, and the others all nodded. Qin Chu was the captain they truly recognized.
Walking outwards was easier since they were traveling on paths they had already taken.
When they were still a short distance from the exit, Qin Chu stopped. "You all go out first!"
"Why?" Bai Yu looked at Qin Chu.
"My Cultivation has reached a Bottleneck. I plan to Breakthrough before leaving. I killed so many people from the main peak; who knows what the situation will be like outside? Su Shanhe and Zhang Ji, those two old geezers, will definitely target me," Qin Chu said to Bai Yu.
"You all go! I'll stay with the Head," Bai Yu said. How could he possibly leave Qin Chu and go out by himself?
"We came in together, and we should leave together. As the team from Azure Bamboo Peak, we have no reason to abandon our captain," Zheng Qiu said. Han Yu and Qiu Zhan both shook their heads.
Liu Xue looked at Qin Chu. "Junior Brother Qin, you saved my life, and you helped me avenge my three Junior Sisters, so I will advance and retreat with you all."
Qin Chu said nothing, led the group to a relatively safe place, and then began to meditate and Cultivate. He was greatly looking forward to the third-tier. With externalized Origin Qi and lethal Sword Qi, entering the third-tier would bring a great leap in combat strength.