Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 315 Fire Virtue
The air I inhaled through my mouth and nose was scalding hot.

Although the spiritual energy of the Liancheng Fire Vein is abundant, the fire energy mixed in with it is something that ordinary people cannot endure.

Some cultivation techniques are unique, where spiritual energy manifests as fire and earth elements, which is naturally comfortable. However, for other cultivators, the fire energy of the fire vein is actually a form of suppression.

Ye Baicha disliked this kind of environment.

Two days have passed since they lingered here, waiting for the rest of the people.

Ye Baicha was getting a little anxious because she couldn't enter the illusion for a long time.

She lifted the curtain of her tent and stepped out, intending to get some fresh air, but to her surprise, the air she inhaled was scalding hot and acrid.

Coincidentally, not far from Ye Baicha, two similar small tents, barely big enough to accommodate people, were also opened.

The two who came out were Senior Brother Zong Heng and the Iron-Masked Man from the Long Whale Sect.

Zong Heng, needless to say, shares the same cultivation method as her, and the Changjing Sect has no inheritance of fire and earth elements.

Strangely, the two of them were breathing smoothly and seemed completely unconcerned about the anger.

Ye Baicha's expression changed in an instant. She walked towards Zong Heng with a smile, hugged her senior brother's arm, and squeezed him against her chest: "Senior brother~ It's so hot here!"

Zong Heng first gave a muffled "hmm," then pulled his arm out of her arms: "Sweat."

The masked man seemed to glance in their direction before turning and walking away.

Pei Lan and several seniors at the Heavenly Consciousness Realm left the camp yesterday, saying they were going to check the barrier, and have not yet returned.

These seven promising young talents from Xiao Chen Kingdom were now being looked after by Xing Ye and Cheng Ming.

Lord Xing also saw the young man from Changjingmen turn and leave, probably to relieve himself, and no one stopped him.

However, when Xing Ye glanced at the turban around Pei Xia's waist, a subtle emotion stirred deep within his eyes.

The last incident involving the Long Whale Sect resulted in the Martial Arts Platform being punished, ostensibly by having its salary reduced by a year, which seemed to be just a matter of money.

In reality, there are subtle ways to punish someone. For example, if someone is fined for a serious offense, it is actually a form of protection, and the officials in the court will become closer to you because of it.

A minor penalty, however, is a form of punishment, and the overt and covert impact and losses far exceed the annual salary.

The martial arts arena this time is clearly the latter.

At first glance, it seemed that the old Minister Chai had pushed things along, but in reality, Xing Ye naturally understood that it was the Changjing Sect that was trying to sabotage him.

Over the past decade, Xing Ye's vindictive nature has improved considerably.

Therefore, he cherished the little that was left.

He turned his gaze back to the person in front of him and said softly, "The agreed-upon reward has already been delivered to you. You know General Lin's power in the Western Frontier. He protected his son this time, so it won't be difficult for Luo Yan Sect to overtake Yun Hu Mountain in the future."

Standing in front of Xing Ye was Cheng Ming, another cultivator at the Transformation Realm who had accompanied him on this trip, from the Luo Yan Sect.

Elder Cheng was also at the Transformation Realm, but in front of Xing Ye, he deliberately adopted a subordinate posture: "Lord Xing, rest assured, Huo Xiao has been trained by me since childhood, and his strength is beyond doubt. In this Fire Vein Land, he is even more at home. As long as he protects Young Master Lin to heal his leg ailment with the help of the Fire Vein, there will be no mistakes."

Xing Ye understood, and he said to Cheng Ming in a reassuring tone, "It won't delay your son's chance to seize the opportunity. Lin Ping's injury doesn't need to be treated in depth. After his leg injury is healed, Young Master Cheng can send him directly out of the illusion, and then he can enter the fire vein in time."

This caught Cheng Ming's eye.

Originally, I thought that sacrificing my son's opportunity to gain access to the Fire Vein would be worthwhile in exchange for changing the fate of the sect.

I never expected Xing Ye to be so understanding.

He was about to offer a few words of flattery to Lord Xing when he heard Xing Ye speak again in a low voice: "Do you recognize that disciple of the Long Whale Sect?"

Cheng Ming was taken aback: "That masked Transcendent Realm cultivator?"

He pondered for a moment and replied, "When I was staying at Yunhu Mountain, I heard people say that a master from another state had come to the Eastern Frontier Martial Arts Competition. He is a disciple of a famous master and is quite extraordinary."

Xing Ye didn't know if he was from another state. This kid had been living a secluded life since he went up Yunhu Mountain and didn't talk to anyone. When asked about his name, he only said that his surname was Pei.

He sent people to gather relevant intelligence, but before he could report back, Yunhushan had already set off.

Forget it, it doesn't matter.

Xing Ye reached out and patted Cheng Ming on the shoulder: "This outsider is coveting my Eastern State Secret Realm, and he's acting so furtively. I think he's probably not a good person."

Cheng Ming immediately understood his meaning and nodded hurriedly: "No matter how capable he is, he is only at the Tongxuan level. Once he enters the illusion, he will definitely encounter misfortune."

Xing Ye sighed dramatically, "It's such a pity that such a young man died."

As the two were talking, several whooshing sounds rang out in the distance. Six figures with imposing auras flew over and landed in the camp.

The six Heavenly Consciousness Realm experts who went to inspect the barrier have returned.

Pei Lan brushed her hair back, gathered it into a long braid, and casually wiped away the fine beads of sweat from her forehead.

The power of the fire veins will also affect the physique of someone at the Heavenly Consciousness Realm.

Geng Hun took out several bamboo tubes filled with water from behind him and handed them to the group: "Sea cucumber dew from Chaohai Academy."

He handed over four pieces of paper to Hai Hong, but when he reached for them, his hand was empty. He apologized, saying, "Oh dear, I didn't bring enough. Please don't be offended, Elder Hai."

Hai Hong rolled his eyes and snorted coldly.

Turning to Pei Lan, the old man said in a deep voice, "The barrier was set up by a seventh-realm master from the Spirit Selection Pavilion, along with more than ten sixth-realm masters. We just checked and there were no oversights."

Changlan Kingdom indeed took this matter very seriously.

Pei Lan carefully considered her words: "Perhaps Senior Brother is overthinking it."

Instead, Hai Hong shook his head: "It's never a bad thing to be cautious about this kind of thing. Here's what I suggest: each of you should investigate the cultivators from various sects who are going to enter the illusionary realm this time. It may sound harsh, but it's just in case..."

Of the twelve kingdoms of Dongzhou, only six Heavenly Consciousness experts are present here, indicating that some teams are led by experts at the Transformation Realm.

It's probably not appropriate for you, a celestial being from another country, to investigate people.

Geng Hun gave a forced smile, as if he was about to make a sarcastic remark.

Pei Lan raised her hand and nodded: "Elder Hai is right. Those who entered the illusion this time... should be investigated."

She thought of the masked man from Changjingmen.

Previously, because people from the Xuan Ge Sword Mansion had come to the Eastern Frontier, she didn't have a good impression of that kid and never spoke to him along the way.

But Haihong's words made her wary.

All we've confirmed is that the guy arrived on the Long Whale Gate's ship; what if there's something fishy going on...?

Back at the camp, Pei Lan pondered for a moment, then summoned Zong Heng: "Where's that masked kid?"

Zong Heng pointed and said, "They just went out."

Go out? Where could he go in this desolate wilderness?

Pei Lan followed the direction Zong Heng was pointing and simply chased after him.

Pei Xia did not go too far, and Pei Lan quickly discovered his trace in her divine sense.

Pei Xia was in a low-lying area, bending down to touch the cracks in the ground.

Something happened that surprised him.

Having left the bustling crowd, Pei Xia thought that suppressing the evil thoughts swirling in his mind would be a major challenge he would have to face.

Strangely, however, as they got closer to the Liancheng Fire Vein, the monster in their minds became increasingly calm.

At this moment, standing outside the illusion of Liancheng, he even gained the deepest peace he had never experienced in many years.

The frenzied roars and shrieks completely faded away. From a conscious perspective, Pei Xia had almost torn off the thick filter that had long been in front of him regarding the world.

But it was precisely this long-awaited peace that made his mind increasingly uneasy.

His guess was correct; when two calamities are close to each other, they can cancel each other out.

As long as I can get Ru Tao...

As long as I can get Ru Tao.

As long as I can get Ru Tao!
Pei Xia's hand slowly caressed the cracked ground, the scorching heat flowing from his fingertips into his arm.

As long as he can obtain Ru Tao, power itself will no longer be a curse for him. In other words, in this do-or-die battle, he doesn't need to hold back at all.

So, if we're talking about the power within the Liancheng Fire Vein that could best help him...

As the anger surged into his arms like a living thing, Pei Xia thought to himself.

I need the Fire element.

(End of this chapter)