Chapter 154: Ancient Cavern, Sword Tea

The Valley of the Severed Swords lived up to its name.

Before one even ventured deep into it, a faint yet piercing sharpness permeated the air. This was the amalgamation of shattered sword intent and malevolent Qi accumulated over countless ages. Ordinary cultivators lingering here for long would inevitably find their minds unsettled, and might even be wounded by the formless sword Qi. Vegetation was sparse within the valley, and deep or shallow gouges could frequently be seen upon the rocks. Though weathered by wind and rain, they still retained a trace of a fierce and aggressive charm.

Bai Yuening circulated her spiritual energy to shield her surroundings...

After completing his review, Zhang Yuhui ordered the soldiers to take Wang Dashu away. Wang Dashu cried out, "Didn't you say you would set me free?"

Lin Wei and Bacsainey browsed through the military merit exchange manual, expressions of undisguised astonishment written across their faces.

To truly deal with the Changding Army, which was the source of all the chaos, Zhuge Liang had no choice but to summon Shu's most formidable warrior, Zhao Zilong of the Tongtian River battlefield. As long as Chu He was dealt with, everything would return to the right track.

Her skin was smooth and delicate, flawless to the touch. That exquisite face, paired with a pair of magnificent breasts, radiated an alluring, sin-inducing aura from head to toe. The crucial point was that the fabric she wore was terribly scanty, merely covering a few essential parts of her body.

"We are heading to the final destination of our journey; it's just that a few questions have been plaguing me," Locke said, furrowing his brow slightly.

The final circle closed in upon an open expanse. In solo competitive modes, amidst such terrain devoid of natural cover, many chose to become "grass snakes" lying prone in concealment.

The self-abasement and awkwardness stemming from a rural background, once deeply buried in his heart, had long since vanished, replaced by a radiant, head-held-high exuberance.

"The final test is not all that difficult! It is practical combat training! Considering everyone's stellar performance yesterday, especially Yan Xin, the section chief and the two district chiefs have deliberated and decided to advance all thirty-two of you!" Xiao Chen declared.

Feeling a rush of wind at his back, Locke immediately spun around, barely dodging the incoming blade, and launched a backhanded counter-slash.

Caught up in his excitement, Locke rattled on endlessly, explaining the ins and outs, capture methods, and practical value to the two of them. Annie listened with a bewildered expression, while Tianji opposite them gradually revealed an astonished look—amazed that such magical phenomena could exist in the material world.

For the sake of Lan Feng, the Qingtian Mansion had directly dispatched the Great Elder, the person with the highest authority right below the Mansion Master himself, which showed how much importance the Qingtian Mansion attached to Lan Feng.

Ordinary soldiers were quite magnanimous; Zhang Yang would spar with them in martial arts and sometimes boast with them, establishing a very good rapport.

The scattered golden lightning reconverged, transforming into a massive golden python. It cast a cold glance at Lingfeng, but instead of attacking, it soared into the sky and vanished in the blink of an eye.

Old man Ding flew into a rage, "Such an impolite little girl! Today, you really needn't think about getting in." With that, his figure shook, and a thick surge of spiritual energy abruptly welled up, blocking Long Yan's path like a towering wall that kept them shut out.

Upon realizing that his opponent was actually this divine beast, Elder Tuohe's expression instantly turned grim.

Early this morning, just as Chu Yuan emerged from his meditation, Shui Xianghan called him out of his tent. Stepping outside, Chu Yuan discovered that today's ancient city felt exceptionally stern compared to the previous two days, with the number of people having increased dramatically.

After all, Xu Qixiu and I are merely old acquaintances; the weight of our connection... how to measure it is up for him to decide.

The elemental energies of the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—all manifested. Zhang Yang felt that whereas he had previously only possessed a deep understanding of fire energy, he now began to comprehend the other four attributes as well, with his comprehension many times stronger than before.

"Fellow Daoist, I kindly ask for your assistance in slaying this fiend." The middle-aged man immediately spoke thus. Although he could not discern Xia Mu's exact cultivation level, he could faintly sense a lingering aura of danger emanating from Xia Mu.