"Alright, let’s go down."
With Elder Ling Lan’s command, everyone descended swiftly.
Luo Cheng withdrew his gaze from those terrifying skeletons, just about to follow, when his expression suddenly changed.
In his Dantian, the usually dormant Zhengrong Dragon Energy suddenly opened its eyes, emitting a series of illusory long howls, echoing deep within Luo Cheng’s soul!
The shadow of the Zhengrong Dragon Energy coiled, the dragon head raised high, its brilliant eyes gazing towards the southwestern expansive space, and the Nine-colored Scale at its lower jaw radiated dazzling divine light!
"What’s happening..."
Luo Cheng was greatly shocked.
He was able to clearly feel that something in the southwest was attracting the Dragon Energy within him.
A storm surged in Luo Cheng’s heart; the last time the Dragon Energy and the Nine-colored Scale were this restless was when obtaining the Earth Snake Soul Crystal.
The Earth Snake Soul Crystal allowed his True Dragon Technique to rapidly break through, his strength skyrocketing.
This time the Dragon Energy’s agitation was even more intense, ten times! A hundred times more intense! Raising a deep craving within Luo Cheng!
There must be something extraordinary there, something tremendously beneficial to him!
Unfortunately, the energy in this ancient battlefield was in chaos and confusion, so chaotic that even Soul Power couldn’t sense far; even if Luo Cheng exerted his full Soul Power, he could only extend it a kilometer, unable to determine what exactly was there!
"Luo Cheng, what’s wrong?"
As Luo Cheng was lost in thought, Yu Lanxin’s voice sounded beside him.
Luo Cheng snapped back to reality, looking at a Demon Beast skeleton in the southwest, he casually said:
"These skeletons have remained uncorrupted after a hundred thousand years. It’s so bizarre. Can I go take a look?"
Yu Lanxin shook her head, "I’m afraid not. This space exists because of these skeletons; any mishap, and the whole space would collapse!"
"Outside the Seven-colored Spring, all places are restricted zones, strictly guarded by sect Elders, we cannot trespass."
Luo Cheng’s face remained calm, but inwardly he was very disappointed.
Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng took one last look towards the southwest.
Of course he was unwilling to give up, but his current strength was too weak; only when he was powerful enough in the future might he enter and explore, to see what treasure was causing the Dragon Energy and Nine-colored Scale to be agitated!
While contemplating, the group landed by the shore of the Seven-colored Spring.
The ground was all white sand formed from weathered bones, with a gentle brilliance shining on the surface, crackling underfoot, made up of countless remains.
Elder Ling Lan pointed to the small lake beside, introducing: "This is the Seven-colored Spring. Entering it, your spiritual will shall be highly tempered, unlocking potential!"
"However, while inside, you will constantly be in danger, as the sedimented evil energy and chaotic will shall unceasingly assault your spirit, even forming illusions, attacking the most fragile parts of your heart!"
"These spiritual impacts are not purely illusory; if you believe you’ve been injured, the injury becomes real."
The other Luoxia Sect disciples, already familiar with the Seven-colored Spring, listened nonchalantly, eager to enter quickly.
Luo Cheng, however, dared not be careless, took his time, and carefully remembered each word.
Seeing this, Elder Ling Lan silently approved, then continued:
"There’s something else I need to remind you. The Seven-colored Spring has seven layers, and with each descent, the danger increases exponentially!"
"Having passed the Mimeng Zang Mountain trial, entering the Third Level for cultivation shouldn’t be much of a problem; as for the Fourth Level, you must act within your capabilities. The Fifth Level, only Great Power Level warriors can usually enter; you best not think about it! If you’re too reckless, getting hurt is minor, but mental collapse could turn you into a fool or a wasted soul!"
Elder Ling Lan explained leisurely, concluding with: "That’s all you need to be aware of, now go in! Remember, once you reach your limits, retreat immediately; don’t force yourself."
With the words falling, Luoxia Sect disciples immediately rushed out, with others closely following.
Accompanied by the sound of splashing waves, vortices rose on the lake’s surface, colorful mist surged, a vast aura swept through, stirring one’s soul.
Luo Cheng, preoccupied with the Dragon Energy’s agitation, was the last to move.
When everyone had entered, he went to a secluded place miles away, and with a swoosh, his figure vanished from the lake’s surface.
As soon as Luo Cheng entered the Seven-colored Spring, the sky’s mist surged, and a graceful figure descended, it was Yin Li.
Elder Ling Lan knew who Yin Li was asking about and pointed in the direction where Luo Cheng disappeared.
Yin Li’s figure flashed, and from where Luo Cheng vanished, she silently slipped into the lake.
Seeing this, the other Luoxia Sect elders were somewhat surprised.
"Why has Yin Li also entered the Seven-colored Spring?"
"Could it be because of the Mimeng Zang Mountain trial, that Luo Cheng broke her record?"
"It must be so. Not to mention Yin Li, even I can’t figure out how Luo Cheng, having awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, could comprehend Eighty Percent Sword Intent, and set such a record in the Mimeng Zang Mountain trial; it’s simply beyond reason..."
The elders discussed animatedly.
As Luo Cheng entered the Seven-colored Spring, he immediately felt his body sink, surrounded by a greenish hue, with chaotic will and evil energy making the lake water extremely viscous, a tremendous burden on both body and spirit!
Luo Cheng’s eyes remained resolute, his back straight, his speed undiminished, continuing to dive downwards.
Soon, Luo Cheng’s eyes lit up, the lake water was no longer purely green, but had a streak of red, bright and glaring.
At the same time, Luo Cheng felt the pressure on him increased, the lake water seemed to be twisting, making it hard to discern direction!
"This is the Second Level of the Seven-colored Spring!"
Luo Cheng took a deep breath to calm himself, not staying at all, continuing his descent.
Quickly, he arrived at the Third Level of the Seven-colored Spring.
Upon entering the Third Level, Luo Cheng immediately felt as if he had stepped into an abyss, the surrounding pressure instantly increased tenfold! He was like a lone boat in a vast ocean, drifting with the tide, the world spinning around him.
The Thunder Hidden Sword vibrated, Eighty Percent Sword Intent burst forth, and Luo Cheng instantly awoke from the chaos, his focused spirit as sharp as a drawn Treasure Sword, unmoved by externals.
At this moment, the other Luoxia Sect disciples also arrived at the Third Level.
In contrast to Luo Cheng, they appeared much more pathetic, many engulfed by negative emotions, unable to extricate themselves.
A Core Disciple envisioned being swallowed by a vortex.
She spat blood, her body spinning away, mimicking the scene in her illusion!
The faces of other Luoxia Sect disciples looked grim too, evidently under tremendous pressure, with many choosing to stop and not venture further!
Luo Cheng felt no pressure, hence naturally no tempering of spiritual will or unlocking of potential.
He accelerated, continuing his descent.