Entering the Saint Realm
In a dizzying moment, Hua Qiang and the other nine people were directly transported by the Sumi Mirror to a mysterious and unpredictable Secret Realm.
This place is a vast and boundless space, in which ten pools of different sizes are scattered.
They are arranged in order from small to large and from near to far, numbered from 10 to 1, with the pools far apart, as if they were specially set up for this space.
People entering the pool cannot see each other and will not disturb each other.
Upon hearing the mysterious voice's prompting, everyone cheered with joy.
Their eyes shone with fervent light, filled with beautiful dreams of a complete transformation. They hurried toward the pool corresponding to their rankings, unable to contain their eagerness, and plunged into it.
It turns out that these pools are the legendary Marrow-Washing Pool. As their name suggests, they have the miraculous effect of cleansing the marrow and removing impurities. Once people have undergone this baptism, they will surely abandon their past mortal ways, reshape themselves, and embark on a path of transcendence.
Yokoyama Eiko did not leave immediately. She moved gracefully to Hua Qiang's side, her beautiful eyes filled with affection as she gazed at Hua Qiang intently, her eyes seeming to hold a thousand unspoken words.
Suddenly, without warning, she opened her arms and hugged Hua Qiang tightly. Then, she stood on tiptoe and gently kissed Hua Qiang's cheek.
"My lord, I'm going to wash up now. After this matter is over, I'll make sure you experience what it's like to be a real man."
Her voice was soft and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, carrying endless Bewitchment.
After saying that, she swayed her slender waist and alluring buttocks, and walked slowly toward the third marrow Marrow-Washing Pool with a charming gait.
The charm she exuded in every gesture made Hua Qiang's heart flutter, and he couldn't resist it.
Keep in mind that he's at the Blood Qi of his life, and he and Mo Yanran have previously tasted forbidden fruit and had engaged in sexual activity multiple times.
Since they separated, he hadn't been close to any women for so long, but he couldn't bring himself to make a move on Ye Bingxue.
Now, after being teased by Yokoyama Eiko, he was starting to feel a little restless.
Being flirted with in front of everyone... well, at this moment, it's just the two of them.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, he swayed and then hurried towards the depths of the Secret Realm.
I correspond to the No. 1 Marrow-Washing Pool, which, according to the arrangement, should be located at the innermost part of this space.
He used his movement technique, his figure as fast as lightning, to traverse this mysterious space.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a huge pool finally came into view.
This pool covers an area of more than ten acres, Chaos Qi within it surges and churns violently.
The dense gas was so real that it completely obscured the water in the pool, making it invisible.
Without the slightest hesitation, Hua Qiang leaped into the pool.
With a loud "plop," the Chaos Qi that Central Plains was stirred up, splashing waves several feet high before slowly returning to calm.
As soon as he entered the water, he keenly sensed an incomparably powerful and dense Spiritual Qi surging towards his body like a tide.
Hua Qiang's heart stirred, and under his will, he instantly stored his clothes into his Storage Ring.
He found the clothes to be a nuisance.
As he sat cross-legged naked in the center of the pool, the speed at which Spiritual Qi flowed into his body suddenly increased dramatically, as if a raging torrent had found an outlet, frantically pouring into his limbs and bones.
In an instant, his body began to undergo strange changes, as if it had turned into a balloon being inflated, slowly swelling up.
A faint halo shimmered on his skin, a sign that Spiritual Qi was constantly gathering and circulating within his body.
His muscles trembled slightly under the nourishment of Spiritual Qi energy, becoming firmer and more powerful. Every inch of his muscles seemed to contain endless power, ready to burst forth at any moment.
At this moment, his aura was also growing stronger at an astonishing rate. His originally steady breathing gradually became long and deep, and with each inhale, it seemed as if the sound of wind and thunder was faintly echoing in his chest.
Each exhale seemed to disperse the surrounding Chaos Qi.
At that moment, the Void Panel in Hua Qiang's mind appeared without warning.
He looked closely and saw that the numbers in the Blood Qi Value column were jumping up happily, just like a lively Elves.
Hua Qiang was shocked, yet also overjoyed. Could it be that the Spiritual Qi in the Marrow-Washing Pool could directly enhance his blood and qi?
This discovery stirred up a storm in his heart. If it were true, his strength would be dramatically enhanced. He just didn't know if it would allow him to break through to the Saint Realm directly.
His lips involuntarily curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile, and then he burst into laughter.
But he was afraid that the laughter would travel far and be noticed by others, so he quickly suppressed it.
However, the joy was so overwhelming that the laughter that finally escaped from the corners of his mouth became somewhat strange, as if he were laughing heartily with his mouth covered.
Hua Qiang was so immersed in that wondrous feeling of transformation that he lost track of time.
He felt his body becoming increasingly light, as if he could rise with the wind, yet within him there seemed to be a surging, roaring power.
It was an explosive force capable of destroying everything; a single punch seemed to shatter and disintegrate an entire world.
At the same time, he clearly sensed that his physique was rising to an unprecedented level, with every muscle and every bone being reshaped and strengthened, as if he were being reborn.
"Snap!"
A deafening explosion erupted in his mind, like a thunderclap.
It was the sound of an invisible shackle being broken, and then a strange world slowly emerged in his mind.
This vast expanse of land was initially a Chaos void, resembling the most primordial state of the universe at its inception, with thick, Chaos Qi surging wildly.
But gradually, as if an invisible hand was manipulating everything, the Chaos Qi began to become clear.
Blue skies and white clouds unfold slowly like a scroll painting, tender green grass spreads out like a carpet, and delicate flowers adorn the landscape, exuding a captivating fragrance.
The undulating mountain ranges are crisscrossed, majestic and spectacular, with solitary peaks soaring into the sky like sharp swords, as if trying to pierce the heavens.
The clear river flows ceaselessly, weaving through the mountains and rivers, making a crisp and melodious sound.
All the elements a complete world should have are here, except for the sun, moon, and stars hanging high in the sky, and the animals that give the world its vitality and life.
Hua Qiang was startled. His eyes widened, and he muttered incredulously, "Could it be... could it be that a Small World has appeared here? How is this possible?"
"Such supernatural powers seem to be possessed only by the legendary saints! Could it be... could it be that I have become a saint?"
His mind was filled with doubt and shock, and he felt completely lost and bewildered.
Just as he was filled with doubt and his mind was racing, a vast and powerful force suddenly dragged him out of that strange space without warning.
Immediately afterwards, a huge beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping him completely.
The beam of light was dazzling and awe-inspiring, as if it contained endless mysteries and power.
The next moment, the beam of light, carrying Hua Qiang, pierced the sky like a shooting star and vanished without a trace in an instant.
After a dizzying spin, Hua Qiang crashed heavily to the ground with a thud, the force of the impact causing him to cry out in pain.
Ouch!
"Can you be a little gentler?"
Just as Hua Qiang's voice faded, a deep, resonant voice boomed from the air, teasingly saying, "Damn it, sorry, my hand slipped!"
???
He was dumbfounded; how could someone actually respond to him?
The pain in his buttocks made him temporarily put his doubts aside.
Damn it, my butt hurts so much, I wonder how many pieces it's broken into?
As he rubbed his buttocks, he slowly raised his head, looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, and felt confused and uneasy.
Where is this?
Why did I come here?