CHAPTER 449: CHAPTER 449, FORCE TESTING PILLAR

Boom!

Within Chu Ming’s body, a sudden, intense roaring sound erupted. Following that, a spiritual power tornado surged from within him. At that moment, Chu Ming vaguely felt his life essence begin to transcend the continent’s limitations, reaching a higher level.

Chu Ming understood this was the leap of life essence upon reaching the Guiyuan Realm.

Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!

As the spiritual power storm gradually calmed, the last trace of spiritual power was absorbed into Chu Ming’s body. The spirit stones in front of him had all turned into powder, leaving no trace of spiritual power behind.

Hoo!

Chu Ming slowly opened his eyes. Two beams of light shot out from his eyes, resembling two flashes of lightning darting wildly in the void.

At that moment, within his dantian, there was a sea of spiritual power, with green spiritual power surging turbulently, occasionally forming spiritual power storms.

"Finally broke through to the Guiyuan Realm!"

Chu Ming silently thought to himself. Breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, along with the Pure Essence Sword Qi Technique reaching the Eleventh Layer, had made his total amount of spiritual power tenfold stronger than before. Now, he possessed the ability to engage in direct combat with an Eighth Layer Guiyuan Realm expert.

The Eleventh Layer of the Pure Essence Sword Qi Technique far exceeded Chu Ming’s expectations and had reached the boundary of an Earth Level high-tier cultivation technique.

He gently stood up and patted the dust off his clothes, opened the door, and walked out of the room.

"Congratulations on breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm."

Feng Yuyan’s voice echoed, and Chu Ming turned to see Feng Yuyan leaning against a wooden post, her face full of smiles.

"Has the Black Profound Mountain Range been lively these past few days?"

The two casually found an empty seat on the second floor and sat down. Chu Ming asked.

"It hasn’t been that lively, as there are still four months until the tea ceremony convention, but half of the geniuses from the Profound List have already arrived at the Black Profound Mountain Range."

Feng Yuyan explained slowly. As soon as she finished speaking, two young boys dressed in white came up from the staircase connecting the first and second floors.

It’s Xu Ming and Xu Lie!

"Chu Ming, you finally came out. I thought you were going to stay in seclusion until the tea ceremony convention started."

Seeing Chu Ming and Feng Yuyan, the two boys’ eyes lit up. Xu Lie, sitting next to Chu Ming, couldn’t help but complain. During this, Xu Ming merely stared intently at Chu Ming.

"Did you break through to the Guiyuan Realm?"

Xu Ming asked solemnly, pulling over a chair and sitting next to Xu Lie.

"Yes!"

Chu Ming answered calmly, picking up the cup on the table and taking a sip.

Xu Ming remained silent, but a sense of urgency filled his heart.

When Chu Ming hadn’t broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, his explosive power during battle was already formidable enough. If he were to break through to the Guiyuan Realm, his combat power could be nearing the top ten of the Profound List.

"You really are diligent!"

Xu Ming shook his head. Although he and Xu Lie had good aptitude, they were far from being as dedicated to cultivation as Chu Ming.

"By the way, how’s the Fire Domain?"

Chu Ming suddenly had a thought and asked.

"These past few days, Xu Lie and I have been walking around the city, gathering quite a bit of information about the Fire Domain. Most of the demons have been slaughtered, though some are hiding in unknown corners. The Chaos Blood Gate has also been destroyed by the Emperor of Destruction, and it won’t cause much of a stir."

Xu Ming relayed the information he and Xu Lie had gathered, his face tinged with emotion.

"Even so, the forces within the Fire Domain have been mostly destroyed. Even nine Supreme Elders from the Fire Hall have been killed. Our Blazing Fire Sect now only has six Supreme Elders left."

Xu Lie continued, remarking that the demons’ life force was overwhelmingly strong. Wherever they went, it was akin to locusts ravaging crops, leaving no survivors. The Human Race’s swift response prevented the entire Fire Domain from falling.

The atmosphere suddenly became somber, with Xu Ming and Xu Lie looking a bit disheartened.

"Alright, Chu Ming has been in the inn for the past few days. Let’s head out for a stroll!"

Feng Yuyan wanted to change the subject and suggested.

"Sure, there are many interesting places in this small city!"

Xu Ming replied.

The four of them paid for their meal on the first floor and left the inn. The number of martial artists in the small city had noticeably increased compared to a few days ago.

"Why don’t we go check out the Force Testing Pillar?"

Xu Ming suggested to Chu Ming, hoping to see how strong Chu Ming’s combat power had become.

"Force Testing Pillar?"

Chu Ming asked, confused.

"The Force Testing Pillar is a special instrument prepared for the tea ceremony convention. You’ll understand when you see it."

Feng Yuyan explained with a smile. The four of them headed for the center of the city.

From a distance, Chu Ming saw a group of martial artists gathered around a red flaming pillar.

The pillar was thick enough for a person to wrap their arms around, with a fiery red color and fiery red patterns that occasionally flashed brilliantly.

Ding!

As Chu Ming and the others approached, they saw a middle-aged martial artist in gray robes wielding a blue long saber. Sword Force roared as it clashed with space, smashing into the Force Testing Pillar.

Crack!

Upon the Sword Force’s impact, a green light shot up from the bottom of the Force Testing Pillar. Next to the green light was a series of scales from one to ten, with a transparent gemstone at the top.

Buzz!

The green light lightly trembled and finally stopped at the 9.1 mark.

"Hahaha, my attack power has finally reached 9.1. This time, I can witness the grace of the geniuses from the Eastern Hundred Domains."

The gray-robed middle-aged man laughed heartily, looking at the Force Testing Pillar.

"Congratulations, Brother Liao!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations!"

The surrounding martial artists all showed envy, cupping their fists in congratulations.

The gray-robed middle-aged man humbly acknowledged a few voices and then turned to leave.

"So, this Force Testing Pillar can measure a martial artist’s attack power?"

Chu Ming asked Feng Yuyan.

"Yes, but it can only measure the approximate attack power. After all, a martial artist will always have some hidden strengths. Their true attack power might only be known to themselves."

Feng Yuyan patiently explained.

"What’s your attack power level?"

Chu Ming asked curiously. To be honest, having just broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, he also wanted to know his combat power.

"My attacks can turn the gemstone red!"

Feng Yuyan replied.

"Red?"

Chu Ming questioned.

"Yes, you see the transparent gemstone at the top of the scale. Once your attack power exceeds the marked scale, the gemstone will change color, from low to high: yellow, red, blue, and purple!"

Feng Yuyan continued to explain.

Hearing this, Chu Ming understood and couldn’t help but nod slightly. However, he did not think Feng Yuyan’s attack power was just simple red. The geniuses of the Profound List surely had hidden strengths that they would not reveal unless absolutely necessary.

Just like Chu Ming’s Sword Essence Power and Blood Burning Technique.