He understood all the other pills, spirit herbs, Origin Stones, and the like.
But he had never heard of the Sword Tempering Pool.
Below, many Registered Disciples shared Lin Feng's confusion.
They did not really understand what the Sword Tempering Pool was.
Elder Zhu took in all their gazes.
Then he said calmly, "The Sword Tempering Pool is a cultivation site within the Limitless Sacred Land. Upon entering it, anyone may gain benefits in both cultivation realm and physique, though the exact gains depend on one's own talent. Furthermore, those with talent in the sword path may temper their Sword Intent within it."
Elder Zhu's explanation left the disciples looking shocked.
The benefits to one's realm and physique were already enough to tempt anyone.
Yet Elder Zhu had said that entering the Sword Tempering Pool could temper Sword Intent?!
Sword Intent!
To sword cultivators, it was of utmost importance. Sword cultivators who had comprehended Sword Intent and those who had not were people on two entirely different levels, impossible to mention in the same breath.
No wonder it was called the Sword Tempering Pool—it actually possessed such miraculous effects.
In an instant, the eyes of many disciples burned with incomparable fervor!
Among them, someone with broad knowledge whispered, "Even among Inner Disciples, only a handful are qualified to use the Sword Tempering Pool. To place such a precious slot in this disciple assessment is simply outrageous!"
"From what I heard, many Inner Disciples directly cultivated Sword Intent after entering the Sword Tempering Pool, or ascended another level! Some even used the Sword Tempering Pool to successfully join the ranks of core disciples!"
"The reward for first place is far too generous!"
Countless disciples exclaimed and sighed.
The three prodigies led by Chen Yunjing, each backed by powerful forces, also revealed burning looks in their eyes.
Clearly, the most important reason they had come this time was for first place.
A slot in the Sword Tempering Pool!
To them, it was of the utmost importance!
Lin Feng was also quite tempted. He was determined to claim the Sword Tempering Pool slot.
Yet beside him came the sighs and despondent air of many disciples.
They discussed in low voices, saying little more than that first place this time would certainly not belong to Registered Disciples like them.
After all, there were three prodigies like Chen Yunjing, each with deep and powerful backing.
Who could contend against them?
The cultivation realms of those three alone were at least above the Sea of Reincarnation Realm!
At this moment, Elder Zhu slowly said, "The disciple assessment is divided into two parts. The first is the Spirit Formation assessment. You must enter the Spirit Formation, and rankings will be determined by clearance speed and the number of spirit beasts slain."
Spirit Formation assessment!
This was an illusion realm evolved through supreme divine abilities by a peerless great figure of the Limitless Sacred Land.
It resembled a trial challenge, with ten stages in total. Every stage contained spirit beasts of different strengths, which would be set according to the strength of the disciple attempting the trial.
The stronger the disciple, the stronger the spirit beasts they encountered would naturally be.
For everyone, it could be called a challenge filled with trials.
"Let the first assessment begin."
Elder Zhu's imposing voice fell.
An object resembling an array disc appeared in his hand.
After it descended, it evolved into a spatial entrance like an immortal realm. The disciples' hearts tightened as they knew they were about to enter and undergo the assessment.
"Go." Elder Zhu urged them again.
Chen Yunjing and the other two snorted coldly, their figures sweeping forward like gusts of wind. They had come for first place! Naturally, they had to fight for first in every assessment!
As for the first assessment, they naturally had no intention of lagging behind. One after another, they rushed forward first.
The many Registered Disciples followed close behind.
A million disciples entered at once, yet the evolved space seemed not to ripple in the slightest. Such were the methods of a great figure—the secret realm they evolved could contain all things!
Lin Feng was among them.
A moment later, all the disciples had entered!
Quite a few people watched with apprehension on their faces. Among them were those from the forces backing the disciples, all hoping their own people could achieve good rankings and at least enter the outer sect.
The outer sect and inner sect of the Limitless Sacred Land had strict hierarchies. The cultivation resources and opportunities received by disciples of every rank were worlds apart.
As for the top three in the assessment?
It could be said that no one present held much hope. Once Chen Yunjing and the other two arrived, it seemed everyone had tacitly accepted that the top three would belong to them!
There were many onlookers. The Cultivation Arts Pavilion elder from before also walked over, curiously watching the Spirit Formation.
Above them, Elder Zhu's sharp gaze noticed the Cultivation Arts Pavilion elder. His figure flashed, and in an instant he arrived before him, saying calmly, "What has put you in the mood to watch this disciple assessment?"
The Cultivation Arts Pavilion elder chuckled. "Among the Registered Disciples this time, there is a little fellow with fairly good comprehension. He declared that he would take first place in the assessment, so I came to watch."
"First place?" Elder Zhu shook his head and laughed. "Didn't you see those three youngsters? Descendants of the Chen Clan, Xu Clan, and Wei Clan, each with elders at the Venerable Realm. Forget first place—even the top three will not have room for ordinary disciples."
The Cultivation Arts Pavilion elder's gaze flickered. "Not necessarily. If that little fellow has mastered the Yellow Springs Heaven-Severing Sword Art, he might have a chance."
"Hmm?"
Hearing the name of that sword art, Elder Zhu's expression changed slightly! It was as though this sword art had an extraordinary origin!
"How could an ordinary person possibly master such a sword art?" Elder Zhu shook his head. "Besides, it is only an incomplete copy. Even if it is cultivated to great mastery, it is merely a ninth-rank martial art, nothing remarkable!"
The Cultivation Arts Pavilion elder remained silent, wondering whether Lin Feng would bring him some surprises.
At this moment, within the Spirit Formation, as soon as the many disciples entered, it was as though they had arrived in another dimension. The entire space seemed to contain no one but themselves.
The moment they entered, ten spirit beasts let out violent roars. Their realms were all set according to the cultivation of the disciple attempting the trial.
Boom!
The three great prodigies led by Chen Yunjing, admired by countless disciples, entered and immediately began a slaughter. Holding divine weapons, they crushed every spirit beast in their path.
No matter how numerous the spirit beasts were, none could withstand more than three exchanges in their hands!
The faces of prodigies like Chen Yunjing carried a trace of ambition. First place seemed already within their grasp!
Elsewhere.
Lin Feng held a longsword and strode forward with an indifferent expression. His steps did not pause in the slightest.
Whenever he reached a stage, no matter how savage the spirit beasts were, how numerous they were, or even if their realms surpassed his...
Without exception.
They were all instantly killed in a single strike!
Bolstered by Three-Layer Sword Intent, Lin Feng was like a sword god! Even the low-grade longsword in his hand seemed to have become a divine weapon!
Terrifying Sword Qi ran rampant, allowing Lin Feng to travel from the first stage to the tenth almost without obstruction!
If one could observe from within the Spirit Formation, one would clearly discover that—
Lin Feng's trial-clearing speed... far surpassed Chen Yunjing and the other two! It was not merely a little faster!
The spirit beasts in the first stage were at the Eighth Stage of the Blood-Shifting Realm, while by the tenth stage, the spirit beasts had reached the First Stage of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm.
And there were a full hundred of them!
Roar! Roar! Roar!
A hundred Sea of Reincarnation Realm spirit beasts roared savagely at Lin Feng. Within this Spirit Formation, they appeared especially real. A bloody stench spread through the air, as though they had devoured billions of living beings. Any ordinary cultivator who encountered them would surely have their legs go weak.
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