300,000 Contribution Points, Wanyang City

"Senior Sister Chen, given your unique status, do you know Elder Tie's cultivation level?"

Looking at the black valley that had been completely razed to the ground, Jiang Feng spoke with a dazed expression.

"Elder Tie's cultivation should be above the Qi Sea Realm."

Chen Qingxue dispelled the shock in her eyes, pondered for a moment, and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng and the others immediately gasped.

Above the Qi Sea Realm!

Doesn't that mean Elder Tie's cultivation is at least the Spirit Platform Realm?

Body Refining, Profound Connection, Qi Sea, Spirit Platform!

The first three major realms alone have already trapped countless sect disciples.

Even in the Mystic Blade Sect, there probably aren't many Spirit Platform Realm experts, right?

They hadn't expected the sect's upper echelons to send a Spirit Platform Realm elder to protect them in secret.

Of course, the three of them quickly realized the truth.

This Elder Tie, following them in the shadows, was likely there primarily to protect Chen Qingxue.

"Spirit Platform Realm?"

Beside them, Su Yun's eyes flickered.

When he first joined the Mystic Blade Sect, the Spirit Platform Realm was an unreachable height for him.

Even with his medium aptitude and high comprehension, he might never reach this realm in his entire life.

But now, let alone the Spirit Platform Realm, even the higher Spirit Transformation Realm was no longer a difficult task for him.

Regaining their composure, the group continued forward.

"I never expected that Junior Brother's Blade Intent would have already reached Great Accomplishment, allowing you to forcefully slay the Blood-Drinking Spear Fiend."

At one point, Chen Qingxue said with a smile.

"Come to think of it, it was just luck."

"While fighting the enemy, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck my mind, and that was how I comprehended the Great Accomplishment Blade Intent."

Su Yun said with a smile.

Chen Qingxue was stunned upon hearing this.

The other three were also shocked, then left speechless.

A sudden flash of inspiration during a battle, and he comprehended Great Accomplishment Blade Intent?

That's simply absurd!

They had killed plenty of demon cultivators this time too!

Why didn't they comprehend it?

In their hearts, they all believed this was just an excuse from Su Yun.

The real reason was simply that Su Yun's comprehension was too outrageous.

"Speaking of which, we have to thank Junior Brother Su Yun this time; otherwise, we would have been in real trouble."

Chen Qingxue couldn't help but sigh.

"Indeed, it is fortunate that Senior Brother Su Yun stepped in to slay the Blood-Drinking Spear Fiend."

"Otherwise, we would likely have been in mortal danger."

Jiang Feng and the others nodded repeatedly, quickly chiming in.

At this moment, their initial arrogance was gone, replaced only by admiration and awe.

Although this Senior Brother Su Yun was still an outer sect disciple by status, his talent and strength had already far surpassed theirs.

How could they possibly remain arrogant?

"Senior Sister, three Junior Brothers, you are overstating it."

Su Yun shook his head with a smile: "With Elder Tie here, how could you be in any danger?"

"Even if this stronghold hid more Demon Sect powerhouses, Elder Tie would have stepped in at the critical moment."

"That is true in principle, but if Elder Tie had to save us, then our trial this time would be considered a complete failure."

Chen Qingxue explained.

Once they encountered a life-or-death crisis and Elder Tie had to intervene to save them, all the contribution points they had earned would be wiped to zero.

Furthermore, there would be no other rewards whatsoever.

"That's true."

Su Yun thought for a moment, then nodded.

Once a mission fails, they naturally receive no rewards at all.

"Wanyang City isn't far from here. Why don't we head into the city to rest for a while? We can return to the sect once our injuries have fully healed," Chen Qingxue suddenly suggested.

"That works."

Jiang Feng and the others naturally had no objections.

At this moment, Su Yun looked at the Black Blade in his hand and nodded as well.

This Black Blade was only a high-grade Human-tier weapon, and it had already developed a small nick during the fierce battle against the Blood-Drinking Spear Fiend.

If he continued to use it, there was a high chance it would snap.

Therefore, it was time for him to replace his weapon.

As his cultivation level continued to rise, a high-grade Human-tier weapon was no longer sufficient for him.

A while later, Elder Tie arrived.

He reached out and took everyone's Disciple Token.

It took him some time to calculate the contribution points for each person.

Afterward, he left the area, disappearing without a trace.

Since Su Yun had slain over a dozen Mystic Profound Realm martial artists, as well as the Asura Blade Demon and the Blood-Drinking Spear Fiend, he had made the greatest contribution.

Consequently, he was awarded three hundred thousand contribution points!

Demon Sect cultivators really are just walking contribution points, Su Yun marveled to himself as he looked at the Disciple Token in his hand.

Not only that, but the resources carried by those demon cultivators were quite abundant, all of which he had already tucked away into his Spatial Ring.

The group continued on their way.

Because Jiang Feng and the others were all suffering from varying degrees of injury, they had to stop and rest by the roadside for a while every hour.

Su Yun did not waste any time.

He practiced the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade on the side, occasionally gaining flashes of inspiration and insight.

At dawn.

The sun had just begun to rise over the horizon.

A ray of sunlight fell, shining down on the top of Su Yun's head.

At this moment, he was gripping the Black Blade tightly, his eyes closed, carefully contemplating his blade intent.

Seeing this, the others were all stunned.

"I finally understand why Senior Brother Su Yun was able to comprehend Great Accomplishment Blade Intent in such a short time," Jiang Feng said from the side, his expression complex. "It's not just because of his immense talent, but his diligent practice!"

"Indeed, I didn't expect it either."

"Even now, Senior Brother Su Yun is still hard at work practicing his blade techniques."

Li Changqing nodded, his expression filled with admiration.

After wiping out the Demon Sect stronghold, they had spent the entire journey resting and chatting idly.

Only Su Yun remained focused, diligently honing his blade skills.

"The world has never lacked geniuses, and there are no shortage of those who fade into obscurity."

"But a genius who possesses both talent and the drive to practice diligently is truly rare," Chen Qingxue sighed as she watched Su Yun.

Over the years, she had seen many talented individuals, most of whom had slackened their training due to worldly distractions, eventually fading into the crowd.

Since then, she had always firmly believed:

Only those who possess both great talent and sufficient diligence can reach the true peak of the Dao!

Time slowly slipped away.

Approaching noon, the scorching sun blazed in the sky.

The group finally arrived at Wanyang City.

This massive city covered a vast area.

The city walls alone stood over two hundred meters high.

The walls were entirely cyan in color, exuding an ancient aura.

It seemed to be constructed from some special material, possessing astonishing defensive capabilities.

The construction of Wanyang City can be traced back to the early days of the Great Cloud Dynasty, when King Wanyang first rose to fame, marking a long and storied history.

Over these long years, countless heroes have been born within its walls.

Consequently, Wanyang City is filled with numerous clans and complex factions, home to many noble and princely families.

At this moment, the city is bustling with noise and excitement everywhere.

On both sides of the streets, buildings stand in rows, crowded with pedestrians.

The majority are commoners, though there are also some martial artists among them.

"Wanyang City is indeed a lively and grand city."

Looking around, Su Yun nodded to himself.

Of course, he had no intention of sightseeing.

He only wanted to find a quiet place to continue his cultivation.

Seeing that he was indifferent to the surrounding scenery, Chen Qingxue and the others immediately led the way to the largest inn in the city.

This inn stood a hundred stories high, with exquisite interior decorations and a rather luxurious atmosphere.

As soon as they stepped inside.

A voice rang out in Su Yun's mind.

"Due to its inherent grade, the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade is struggling to further elevate its blade intent and has fallen into a bottleneck; it urgently needs to observe some Human-grade blade techniques to gain inspiration!"