CHAPTER 203: CHAPTER 207: FIRST ENTRY INTO THE SWORD POOL

It seemed that Luo Qingxuan had guessed Wang Junze’s thoughts, and she softly explained, "I was adopted by my master since childhood, and the name was given by her. We say I’m her disciple, but in reality, my master is no different from my mother."

"I’m sorry, Senior Sister Luo..."

Wang Junze didn’t expect that Luo Qingxuan had such a background.

"It’s nothing. To me, my master is my mother." Luo Qingxuan replied indifferently, "Alright, enough about that. I’ll show you where you’ll be staying. From now on, consider this your home too!"

"Thank you, Senior Sister Luo!"

Wang Junze understood that Luo Qingxuan was trying to comfort him by sharing her adopted background, which moved him a little.

In the Profound Moon Sword Sect, the treatment for True Disciples was indeed very good.

With Luo Qingxuan’s guidance, the accommodations were quickly arranged—it was a Cave Mansion carved into Sword Peak, where Spiritual Qi was extremely abundant. The place was equipped with an array that required a Token or Power of the Divine Soul to activate, ensuring that no one could enter his Cave Mansion.

The arrangement inside the Cave Mansion was very exquisite. Although not very large, it had everything necessary.

Moreover, according to Luo Qingxuan, if desired, one could select a couple of Outer Disciples to assist with daily chores.

However, as a trade-off, one must provide resources for these Outer Disciples and guide them in cultivation.

Wang Junze wasn’t particularly interested in this.

Early the next day, Wang Junze went to the Sword Pool with Luo Qingxuan.

It was called the Sword Pool, but in fact, was a special Cave Mansion in the rear mountain, surrounded by arrays, as Luo Qingxuan had said, somewhat resembling the Ice Cave in ruins.

However, at the entrance of the Sword Pool, it was guarded by elders of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

After payting respects, Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan directly entered the Sword Pool.

Upon truly entering, Wang Junze finally understood why this place was called the Sword Pool.

The entire Cave Mansion was filled with Sword Qi. The Sword Pool was, in essence, a pool of Sword Qi. Upon entering, one would constantly be eroded by Sword Qi, and the deeper one goes, the more terrifying the Sword Qi becomes.

In just an instant, Wang Junze felt as if he was being cut by knives. Even though he had tempered his body multiple times, it was still difficult for him to endure. True Qi naturally circulated within him, and he instinctively activated the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, forming a layer of Profound Ice on his body.

"This is the Body Tempering Technique you obtained in the ruins? It’s best to disperse it voluntarily."

Seeing Wang Junze, Luo Qingxuan smiled lightly and said, "We’ll be here for at least one or two months. You can’t maintain it for that long, and...entering the Sword Pool is meant to temper Sword Intent. You must bear the erosion of Sword Qi voluntarily."

Compared to Wang Junze, Luo Qingxuan had obviously already adapted to the environment here, or rather, the Sword Qi at the entrance of the Sword Pool no longer affected Luo Qingxuan.

With a bitter smile, Wang Junze naturally understood this truth and obediently dispersed the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique.

"Try running the Profound Moon Sword Technique. The Sword Qi in the Sword Pool is Profound Moon Sword Qi. The deeper your understanding of the Profound Moon Sword Technique, the less impact the Sword Qi will have." Luo Qingxuan instructed again.

Nodding slightly, Wang Junze didn’t hesitate and quickly began operating the Profound Moon Sword Technique.

When Wang Junze ascended the Sword Tier, he had understood the Profound Moon Sword Technique, but the brief time mainly left him with understanding of Sword Techniques and Sword Intent, without manifesting Profound Moon Sword Qi. Now was the opportunity to use the Sword Pool to make up for his deficiencies in the Profound Moon Sword Technique.

"Senior Sister Luo, I can manage on my own. You don’t need to worry about me."

Wang Junze said softly.

"Alright!"

Seeing that Wang Junze was gradually settling down, Luo Qingxuan felt much more at ease and continued deeper into the Sword Pool. For her, only by going deeper could she effectively temper and cultivate.

Time flowed silently.

Wang Junze opened his mind and continually tried to operate the Profound Moon Sword Technique, quickly realizing that the Sword Qi here not only could temper the body but also integrate into the body, assisting in cultivating the Profound Moon Sword Technique and tempering Sword Intent!

Though painful, as Zhou Dongfei mentioned, cultivating here indeed could boost Sword Path Cultivation once again, helping him break limits.

Wang Junze’s personality was never afraid of hardship, and he quickly adapted to the Sword Pool environment, focusing all his energy on cultivation.

...

"Truly a born Sword Cultivator!"

Zhou Dongfei and Luo Bingyun were a bit worried, so they personally came to the Sword Pool to observe secretly.

Luo Qingxuan, needless to say, wasn’t her first time in the Sword Pool, but Wang Junze’s performance made both of them quite satisfied.

After all, Wang Junze wasn’t really being punished by being sent to the Sword Pool, so the elder guarding the Sword Pool wouldn’t stop Wang Junze from leaving. If unable to endure, Wang Junze could exit the Sword Pool anytime. But since three whole days passed without Wang Junze wanting to leave, it already signified that he had adapted to the Sword Pool environment.

For a disciple whose cultivation was only at the Condensing Truth stage, this was remarkable.

A Sword Dao genius not only possesses excellent character but also is willing to endure hardship and diligently cultivate. As long as he doesn’t die prematurely, his potential is virtually immeasurable.

"Let’s see how long he can persist. The record for entering the Sword Pool for our sect’s disciples is still held by Junior Brother Lishang, right?"

Zhou Dongfei inquired, looking at Luo Bingyun.

"Yes!"

Nodding, Luo Bingyun answered calmly, "Back then, Qu Lishang ascended the Sword Tier with Opening Veins, then voluntarily chose to enter the Sword Pool. He cultivated there for one hundred eighty-seven days and upon exiting...directly entered the Refining Spirit realm!"

"You remember quite clearly." Zhou Dongfei chuckled lightly.

"Our sect has had only one Qu Lishang for all these years—what’s there not to remember?" Luo Bingyun retorted disdainfully, "Anyway, your intention in letting him enter the Sword Pool is to cultivate another Qu Lishang, isn’t it?"

"Yes!"

With a sigh, Zhou Dongfei didn’t conceal his intentions before Luo Bingyun and said softly, "Our sect is situated in the Northern Domain. Though bearing the name of the Four Great Celestial Sects, you and I both know that compared to the other three sects and the Court, we’re lagging far behind."

"Qingxuan is outstanding, yet the pressure she faces alone is overwhelming. If Wang Junze can indeed grow...then in the upcoming Four Sect Competition, he might help restore some of our sect’s reputation."

"Unfortunately, Junior Brother Lishang has been missing all these years. If not, our sect wouldn’t be so troubled."

"Despite Wang Junze’s good talent, I still doubt he can become the second Qu Lishang." Luo Bingyun replied calmly.