The Sea of Blood Trial

On the silent planet, only the rustling of the wind through the sea of trees echoed.

Treading on the thick layer of humus, the Moon Washing Blade refracted the cold moonlight through the forest. Lu Tian extended his divine sense to its limit, carefully sensing environmental changes with every step.

After walking only a few steps, a spiritual light suddenly flashed from a pile of fallen leaves.

Pushing aside layers of dead leaves, a Spirit Pearl was buried beneath the soil. A vigorous life force erupted from within the pearl; it was actually a Low-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure with Six-path Restriction.

No wonder they say the Star Burial Sea is full of treasures. Lu Tian chuckled as he played with the Spirit Pearl, Ancestor Minghe is quite generous.

When he joined the Western Teachings back then, Jieyin and Zhunti only bestowed him a Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

The resources Ancestor Minghe invested could be recovered after these people died.

Otherwise, no matter how rich they were, they couldn't withstand such consumption.

Still, my luck is good, I can pick up good things just by walking around.

Lu Tian swept his divine sense over it and immediately grasped the use of this spiritual treasure.

It turned out to be a Restorative Magic Treasure, capable of storing one's Immortal Power within it and extracting it for replenishment when needed.

It's much more practical than ordinary weapons.

Putting away the Spirit Pearl, he continued searching in the forest.

His main goal remained to find other powerful cultivators to hone his Blade Technique.

He made up his mind that unless it was a life-or-death situation, he would never use the Vajra Body, only fighting with his Blade Technique.

Three months passed. It had been a long time since that tide.

Lu Tian, holding the Moon Washing Blade, challenged others everywhere, gradually gaining fame.

Many of the Asura Race knew that a martial arts fanatic had appeared in the Star Burial Sea, drawing his blade at anyone he met.

There weren't many like him.

After all, the ultimate goal of the Blood Sea Trial was to kill until only oneself remained.

However, in the early stages of the trial, everyone's primary objective was to find treasures and improve their strength.

Therefore, Lu Tian attracted particular attention.

Especially his Moon Washing Blade, which became widely known for its perfect, moon-like blade.

There were even rumors that it was a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with complex restrictions.

Unfortunately...

Most people dismissed it as rumors, and no one came specifically to seize the treasure.

The powerful cultivators didn't believe that someone at the Golden Immortal early stage could possess such a treasure.

For a Golden Immortal-level Asura, a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was too far-fetched.

Low-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures were the mainstream, with the only difference being the number of restrictions.

Even a Taiyi Golden Immortal would find it extremely difficult to obtain a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

The weaker ones, however, feared Lu Tian. They would flee from a distance upon seeing the distinctive Moon Washing Blade.

The Asura Race, born and raised in the Blood Sea, moved agilely in the Star Burial Sea.

Some of the faster ones were difficult for Lu Tian to catch up to!

Three months have passed, and with so many people in the Star Burial Sea, there hasn't been any large-scale killing.

Lu Tian was somewhat depressed.

If a major treasure appeared, it would surely attract many powerful cultivators to fight over it.

Just as he was thinking--

A powerful aura suddenly spread out.

Lu Tian's five fingers tightened abruptly, and the Moon Washing Blade let out a clear, resonant hum. His pupils contracted: at least a Mid-grade spiritual treasure had appeared! It was either an Acquired Spiritual Treasure with twenty restrictions or an Innate Supreme Treasure with sixteen restrictions!

A majestic spiritual pressure swept across the star domain, no more than fifty thousand miles away from him.

Chii--

A blue escape light cut through the void, and Lu Tian's figure turned into a flowing rainbow, speeding towards it. To his surprise, the aura of the spiritual treasure was moving at high speed through space, like a provocation, parading ostentatiously. Countless cultivators on the stars along the way were awakened, and streams of light shot up into the sky.

While speeding along, Lu Tian suddenly sensed dozens of the Asura Race's unique ferocious auras. The corners of his lips curled into a cold arc: Perfect, I'll test my blade on you. The Moon Washing Blade seemed to sense it, its edge erupting with a dazzling cold light.

After traversing several distorted stars, the scene suddenly opened up--

It was actually a Crimson Tassel Spear piercing through a meteor! The twenty-four layer restriction spiritual patterns coiled around the spearhead writhed like living things under the starlight.

Twenty-four restrictions, Half-step High-grade!

The moment Lu Tian first touched the spear shaft, three waves of sound carrying killing intent exploded simultaneously:

"An ant dares to covet a supreme treasure?"

"Drop your weapons, no killing!"

Does a mere early-stage Golden Immortal deserve to snatch treasures?

Crack!

As the spear's energy vibrated, a hundred-mile-long meteor shattered. Lu Tian held the Moon Washing Blade upside down, its tip drawing a half-moon arc of light: "You want it? Come and take it with your life."

The Golden Immortal peak cultivator who bore the brunt of the attack sneered and formed a hand seal. A crimson bronze bell flew out from his mouth. Observers' expressions changed: it was Daoist Red Bell!

Another strong individual secretly retreated half a step: "This fiend has killed several Origin Golden Immortals before..."

Blood-red blade light illuminated the heavens and earth. The legendary, mysterious Moon Washing Blade was now in Lu Tian's hand. As the blade's edge flowed, a cold radiance as bright as the moon poured out. Before the crimson bell could ring its death knell, the Asura Race expert's body was already split in two by the moon-like blade light!

From the mist of blood, a bright, clear moon materialized out of thin air. Where its clear radiance fell, even the churning Blood Sea seemed to freeze. This world-shaking blade technique caused the onlookers' pupils to contract violently, and incredulous roars escaped their throats: "Such blade skill..."

Before he could finish speaking, his vision was completely filled by a clear moon wheel. The splashing blood transformed into brilliant starlight around the moon wheel. In this deadly work of art, the Asura Race expert's essence and blood became the most vibrant embellishment.

In a flash, three peak Golden Immortals fell consecutively. Later arrivals saw three bright moons hanging above the Blood Sea and immediately stopped in terror, turning to flee only to collide with more of their kin who had arrived upon hearing the news.

"It's that newly emerged expert wielding the Moon Washing Blade!"

"Perfect, saves me the trouble of finding him."

Amidst the agitated Asura Race, renowned experts like Ling Luo and Qi successively appeared. Lu Tian coldly swept his gaze over the hundreds of agitated Golden Immortals, and the spear in his hand suddenly erupted with an even stronger spiritual pressure—this bloody feast had only just begun.

Many experts wouldn't have come specifically to seek out Lu Tian for treasures based on mere rumors.

But now that he held a Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, it naturally attracted a large number of powerful individuals. While snatching the treasure, they intended to take his Moon Washing Blade as well.

No matter how strong an early-stage Golden Immortal was, their cultivation was ultimately limited. Could they really contend with the top-tier existences among Origin Law Golden Immortals?

With this thought, the situation on the field became bizarre.

The spiritual treasure was clearly in Lu Tian's hand, yet no one looked directly at him. They merely surrounded him, instead warily eyeing each other among the other renowned experts!

"It seems I've been underestimated."

Lu Tian shook his head and chuckled.

Just now, his sudden attack was witnessed by only one person who fled in panic. His true strength had not spread. Coupled with the highly deceptive nature of his early-stage Golden Immortal cultivation, he was completely overlooked.

However...

It suited him perfectly.

If these people scattered and fled, it would be more troublesome. Where would he find so many prey?

Gazing at the approaching crowd, Lu Tian slowly tightened his five fingers, the Moon Washing Blade gleaming coldly.

At this moment, over five hundred Golden Immortals had gathered here, the majority being late-stage Golden Immortals. Even Law Golden Immortals and Origin Law Golden Immortals were not few in number.

The remaining Asura Race members were also quite shrewd. Knowing their own strength was insufficient, they simply took advantage of the powerful experts' absence to search for other treasures to improve their strength.

As more and more powerful individuals gathered, the killing intent grew more intense.

It was time to act.

Lu Tian's figure flashed, suddenly disappearing!

"He's trying to escape! Quickly block him—"

Before a Golden Immortal could finish speaking, his body was already cut in two!

A bright full moon rose into the sky, adorned with mottled bloodstains!

"Stop him... Don't let him escape!"

The Golden Immortal, cut in half, used his last breath to finish his dying words.

This scene sent chills down the spines of the surrounding experts.

Lu Tian's blade was too fast, faster than sound, faster than nerve reactions, impossibly fast!

Chii! Chii! Chii!

Waves of blood surged!

Round after round of full moons rose consecutively, blade light illuminating thousands of miles, the world clear as if washed clean!

"This strike shall be called—"

"Clear Radiance!"

The blade edge was swifter than thought.

Lu Tian gazed up at the myriad moon wheels, mercilessly reaping the lives of the Golden Immortals present.

One strike, one life!

No one could withstand a second strike!

Whoosh--

The powerful individuals were first stunned, then shocked into silence.

Within a radius of ten thousand miles, only the sound of the Moon Washing Blade cleaving flesh could be heard, no other noise.

In an instant, all these Golden Immortal experts snapped back to reality.

As cultivators who had stepped into the Golden Immortal realm, their reaction speed was astonishing. In less than a hundredth of a second, everyone had scattered and fled, wanting only to get away from the area as quickly as possible.

The bright, pure moon that rose completely shattered their courage to fight Lu Tian!

But at this very moment—

A terrifying aura erupted, shaking even Lu Tian, who was in the midst of slaughter!

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

A High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?

Lu Tian followed the aura with his gaze and saw a simple, ancient staff floating quietly above a star tens of thousands of miles away, emitting a primal, ferocious aura.

The staff was entirely stone, its surface rough yet carved with naturally formed patterns. They depicted shapes of flowers, plants, insects, and fish, as if containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, causing one to become dazed just by looking at it.

It was indeed a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!

This treasure had not yet fully appeared, but the power it displayed already far surpassed the Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure in his hand.

Is Ancestor Minghe this generous?

He had long heard that the East was prosperous, but he never expected it to be to this extent. They were practically swimming in wealth!

Lu Tian's eyes grew covetous.

For Ancestor Minghe to place such a treasure in the trial, this is a gem that can be used all the way to the Grand Unity realm. If it were a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with complete restrictions, it could even serve as a Quasi-Saint's main battle weapon!

Within the entire Western Teachings, there are definitely no more than ten such treasures!

Lu Tian was unaware.

At this moment, in the Ancestor Minghe Hall outside the bloody continent, Ancestor Minghe was watching this scene with Jieyin and Zhunti.

"The battle saber in his hand is quite extraordinary, at least a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Your gift may be in vain."

"However..."

Ancestor Minghe said, half-jokingly.

"That stone staff treasure was not placed by me. It was entrusted to me by Jieyin and Zhunti to secretly send into the trial grounds."

"This child's talent in the way of the blade is truly terrifying!"

"Although this blade technique is still somewhat immature, with another hundred thousand years of refinement, it will be enough to support him in cultivating to the Grand Unity realm!"

Ancestor Minghe commented with a calm expression, but his gaze was fixed on Lu Tian, as if trying to see through him.

His inner heart was far from as calm as his outward appearance!

In fact, when Lu Tian displayed that Clear Radiance blade technique, Ancestor Minghe's aura fluctuated slightly due to excessive shock.

In less than five hundred years, to comprehend the rudimentary form of a Grand Unity Secret Method at the Golden Immortal realm...

A storm surged in Ancestor Minghe's heart.

Such comprehension is not inferior even when compared to us top Quasi-Saints!

If he comprehends more than just this Clear Radiance...

No wonder Jieyin and Zhunti value this child so highly.

He understood, and a strong curiosity towards Lu Tian arose. While chatting casually with Jieyin and Zhunti, he watched the movements within the Star Burial Sea.

"If you hadn't revealed your blade technique earlier, you might have been able to seize the stone staff amidst the chaos."

"But now, the way of the blade you've displayed is too astonishing, and you're likely to be attacked by everyone..."

Ancestor Minghe mused inwardly, his gaze sweeping over Jieyin and Zhunti.

The two remained composed, nodding with smiles, their faces showing no hint of their true thoughts.

Only they knew how astonishing Lu Tian's comprehension was!