Chapter 235 Blood Qilin Sacred Spring
Cultivation resources, be it spirit stones, special metal ores, medicinal herbs, or demonic beast ranges are important for a sect to remain standing.
However, the resources don't grow like the growth of cultivators as they were limited. And, that's the reason which ensues the fight between sects and powerhouses.
But then, unnecessary bloodshed will simply weaken a region. And when a region is weakened, the external forces might simply start an invasion.
Therefore, the process of bettings were established as they betted the resources of their sect with other resources. Competitions like the Imperial Tournament were one of the places where such bettings happened.
They betted on the results, about which sect disciple will occupie most spots. And this time, Four Seasons Valley got the first place, while Six Sword Pavilion and Violet Cloud Sect got second and third place.
Sky Martial Tower didn't participated much, but the Four Seasons Valley managed to get a High grade spirit stone mine from them.
" Haha! Little brother, Oh my dear little brother." Meng Zhi held Long Ming as she laughed. " You should have seen the faces of that Li Shuimei and Qing Muxiao. Ahahaha!"
" Well, Tell me the truth, Sister Meng." Long Ming glanced at her. " How much did you rip off from them?"
" What do you think?" Meng Zhi gave a smug grin. " Well, I got three spirit stone mines, Three ore veins and almost a dozen stores from them."
" Also, I managed to close the Blissful Tower for a whole year. Ahahaha! Only our Eternal Spring Tower shall stand tall."
Long Ming had goosebumps all over his body when he heard Meng Zhi's laugh.
' I guess Sister Meng is excessively protective of her business. No way she would tolerate Blissful Heaven Temple's interference.'
" Well, What should we do now?" Long Ming looked at Xia Yuqing. Xia Yuqing nodded. " Well, I got the message now. They will take us to Blood Qilin Sacred Spring this evening. So, you have a little time to celebrate."
" Well, You can always celebrate after coming back from the Blood Qilin Springs after a week." Meng Zhi spoke.
" But since we have time…" Long Ming laughed as he looked at all the female disciples of Four Seasons Valley. " Let's go and celebrate!"
" Yay!"
" Senior Brother is the best!"
" Come with me." Long Ming grinned as he led everyone to the Yuxing Tower.
" Go ahead, all the best dishes and wine, everything is on me!"
" Hahaha, Finally, I can eat the famous Tiger Boar Meat." Ming Yuexin's eyes gleamed.
" Of course." Long Ming nodded. " I have already given an order to Yuxing Tower. Guess, We are going to have a good dinner before we leave for the Blood Qilin Sacred Spring."
" Indeed." Mu Qinglian sighed as she slumped on the chair. " Haah, I have been tired these days. I can finally relax now."
" Very well, Let the party begin!"
Several hours passed as everyone in the Four Seasons Valley engaged themselves in celebration. Xia Yuqing joined her disciples as she was also feeling happy and joyous.
As for Meng Zhi? She let herself loose as she drank and sang, moving her body gracefully. It was truly a feast of eyes for Long Ming.
But as time passed, the imperial eunuch arrived, asking for the audience of Xia Yuqing.
" Well, Time to go." Xia Yuqing nodded as she called Long Ming, Ming Yuexin, and Mu Qinglian.
" The Blood Qilin Spring is a rare opportunity. Ming Yuexin, Long Ming, you can directly break through to the Harmonization Realm if you utilize it properly."
" As for Mu Qinglian, You can reach the High stage…Even the Peak stage of Harmonization Realm and temper your body for the Nine Transformations of Soul Realm."
" Yes, Master."
All three of them nodded as they looked at the imperial eunuch. Following him, Long Ming entered the Imperial Palace of the Holy Qilin Empire.
Grandiose, Utterly grandiose, Long Ming thought when he saw the palace.
Not to mention, using his Heavenly Revelation Eyes, Long Ming could see the rising golden and violet qi from the ground, making the heaven and earth energy around the palace incredibly dense.
' This palace is made right above the node of several dragon veins. No wonder the entire Qin Family is blessed.' Long Ming thought inwardly.
" Young heroes, please come this way." Grand General Zhao appeared before them as he took a glance at them.
" Not bad, All of you performed well in the Battle Tournament. Therefore, Earning the right to cultivate inside the Blood Qilin Scared Spring."
" Men and women, please get separate After all, I doubt many ladies here would like to take baths with men."
General Zhao turned around and bowed. " Greetings, Concubine Mei."
" En, His Majesty has given me the task to lead the girls into the Blood Qilin Sacred Spring." Concubine Mei spoke as she looked at the girls.
Other than Ming Yuexin and Mu Qinglian, Long Ming was surprised to see Jiang Wanxue and another girl with them.
" Mother, Why are you here?" Jiang Wanxue was surprised. " I thought Eldest Mother was going to come?"
" Well, She was. But His Majesty gave me the chance to receive you all." Concubine Mei smiled.
Long Ming instantly understood that Concubine Mei was the birth mother of Qin Yong and Jiang Wanxue.
Along with the winners, some others from the Imperial Family were also there to join them in the Blood Qilin Sacred Spring.
' Well, Nepotism is everywhere.'
Long Ming couldn't help but grumble. But then, he heard that everyone else other than the winner shall stay in the spring for two days only.
" And, You must be Long Ming, right?" Concubine Mei's gaze fell on Long Ming, making him feel a bit strange.
In Long Ming's eyes, Concubine Mei was very charming, with a hint of seductiveness. However, using his Indomitable Will, Long Ming kept a neutral expression and bowed gracefully.
" Greetings, Concubine Mei."
" Not bad… You are pretty perfect." Concubine Mei spoke, making Long Ming take a step back.
' Whoa, Lady! Calm down. If you talk like this, the Emperor would sure behead me.' Long Ming shouted inwardly.
" Anyway, We shouldn't waste time here. Girls, Follow me." Concubine Mei threw a meaningful glance at Long Ming as she turned around and left with the girls.
General Zhao didn't show much expression as he looked at the remaining boys. " What are you waiting for? Follow me."
As Long Ming and others stepped into a teleportation formation, he felt the space shifting as they arrived in a spacious cave. The cave walls were adorned with glowing crystals as they walked forward.
And before they appeared several blood colored bubbling springs. Long Ming could also see the statue of the qilin hovering above, with countless chain holding it down.
' I guess it works as a regulator in this spring.' Long Ming took a deep breath, inhaling rich heaven and earth energy along with the dense blood qi.
Long Ming could feel the power of the ancient true qilin in the spring as the dense energy kept rising and falling, condensing into the crimson water drops which gathered in the spring.
" Well, General Zhao, Where are the girls?" Ling Yuan couldn't help but ask.
" I wonder why Young Noble Ling is asking that?" General Zhao couldn't help but chuckle. " They are on the other side of the wall. So, don't have any thoughts to go there. And even if tried, you can't go there."
" We can't peek?" Ling Yuan sighed.
" Unfortunately… Ahem…" General Zho coughed as he glared at him. " Fortunately, No."
Everyone chuckled as Long Ming was the first one to step forward.
" What a great spiritual pressure." Han Cheng was surprised. " Normal cultivators can't spend even a day inside the pool. Although the benefits are amazing, you also need to have qualifications to stay in there for a longer period of time."
" Indeed, It all depends on a cultivator how much he can seize benefits from the pool." Ling Yuan nodded.
Long Ming already took off his outer robe as he picked a spot.Without hesitating any longer, he jumped inside.
Suddenly, he felt like he jumped into a pool of blood, as the viscosity of the water was too great, pulling him deep down.
The crimson water bubbled as it stung the skin of Long Ming. It was like he was in a pot of bubbling blood, which was burning both the outside and inside of his body.
However, It was nothing compared to the thunder flame Minor Tribulation of Azure Flame Royal Body.
Long Ming felt that the effect of the spring became greater in-
depth, so he dove inside and swam to the core of the spring.
As Long Ming swam, he still kept using his Great Mystic Mountain Physique and Azure Flame Royal Body. The powerful blood qi washed on his body, tempering both his body and spirit.
Long Ming closed his eyes as he reached the depth of the spring. There, the pressure was the greatest.
There, he opened the box of Spatial Heart Crystal and activated his Nether Dragon Void Devouring Physique.
The Spatial Heart Crystals trembled as their energy started to flow towards Long Ming.
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