The interior of the gigantic mountain cave appeared exceedingly hot and dry, while a large clump of white mist enveloped the center of the cave. Within it, one could faintly see a figure quietly sitting there, while the high temperature radiated from this location. Cracks and cracks had appeared on the ground, as they slowly extended out from within the mountain cave.
Boom!
A low and deep sound rang out from within the white mist, as Mu Chen's fist heavily hammered against the ground. Instantly, cracks rapidly extended out, while a layer of dark-red blood covered his arm. The layer upon layer of colour caused by the stacking of blood was a ghastly sight to behold.
Mu Chen was seated in a cross-legged position, but his body was bent over, while heavy and painful panting continuously rang out from his mouth.
The blood-fire within his body had already persisted for close to ten days.
During these ten days, he seemed to be in a state of frightening and intense pain at all times, as his flesh and blood were constantly being burned and tempered by the blood-fire. Although Mu Chen could clearly feel the energy contained within his flesh and blood becoming increasingly condensed under the burning of the blood-fire, the pain he felt was also increasing.
Generally speaking, the duration of one's Human Body Disaster should be around seven to eight days. However, Mu Chen had already been in such a state for a full ten days, and there were still no signs of it stopping.
However, this was something that Mu Chen had long since anticipated. His fleshly body was already extremely tyrannical, therefore the Human Body Disaster he faced would naturally be even more frightening. As of now, what he needed to do was to grit his teeth and endure. He believed that as long as he could endure it, his strength would receive a massive increase.
Chi Chi.
Blood-red once again seeped out from the surface of the blood. However, it was very quickly evaporated, transforming into a strand of dark-red that sank into the blood.
Mu Chen opened his eyes with some difficulty.
His vision had clearly turned a little blurry at this moment. He forcefully shook his head, before his body trembled once again. That's because he could feel that the blood fire within his body seemed to have grown stronger at this moment. It was the feeling of burning.
The burning sensation felt as if it wanted to pierce through his flesh and blood, wrap around his entire body, and turn him into ashes.
"How can my footsteps stop here?!"
As the pain spread, Mu Chen clenched his fists and roared.
It resounded in his heart.
All these years, he had experienced countless life and death situations. The fact that he was able to possess such a firm and unwavering temperament did not come from nowhere. Instead, it had been honed through countless life and death situations. He had promised his father that he would personally bring his mother home.
He had also promised the girl that he would miss no matter where he was. He would become an unrivalled expert to shield her from the storm and protect her.
Therefore, how could a mere Human Body Disaster obstruct his path forward!
Mu Chen tightened his mouth, and the Immortal Spiritual Fruit, which he had been holding in his mouth all this time, suddenly popped out.
Finally, it was swallowed. Immediately, a refreshing pure energy swiftly spread throughout his body. That refreshing feeling caused Mu Chen to have the impulse to moan.
His hazy consciousness also became clear at this moment.
Rumble.
As the cooling energy of the Celestial Spiritual Fruit spread, the blood-fire grew more and more vigorous, as if it was trying to evaporate the energy.
"It's just a small Physical Body Disaster.
You think you can stop me?! "
Mu Chen roared in his heart as he clenched his teeth, once again enduring the omnipresent pain. This battle.
He had to win!
The scorching heat rapidly spread within the cave. Within the steam-like white mist, stifled roars continuously rang out like those of wild beasts.
The current him had no path of retreat. He could only persevere to the end!
Time swiftly flowed under Mu Chen's perseverance. In the blink of an eye, another five days had passed.
Three figures stood in the air outside the cave. They were Xu Huang, Zhao Qingshan and Mu Fengyang.
"Mu Chen and Luo Li still don't seem to show any signs of coming out."
Xu Huang and the other two looked towards the two tightly shut caves as they helplessly shrugged their shoulders and said.
Their Human Body Disaster had only lasted for five days, before it ended. Furthermore, due to the Celestial Spiritual Fruit, they had successfully passed through it without any mishaps. Therefore, their current strength had received a massive increase, and they could be considered as genuine experts of their Human Body Disaster.
"Mu Chen should be the same as us, undergoing his Human Body Disaster, right?
Why did it take so long? "Zhao Qingshan asked in confusion.
"How can it be the same."
Shaking his head, Xu Huang replied, "Before Mu Chen has passed his Human Body Disaster, the strength of his fleshly body is even stronger than experts that have passed their Human Body Disaster. Therefore, his Human Body Disaster will be even more frightening, while at the same time, it will also last longer. Therefore, don't compare our Human Body Disasters to him."
His tone was somewhat dejected. They had practically watched Mu Chen walk step by step from an unremarkable freshman, to finally becoming the number one person in their Hokuang Reiwon. Although they had also worked hard to improve, from the looks of it, they were still far from being able to keep up with his footsteps.
In this world, there were still some monstrous figures that they had to chase and look up to.
"What about Luo Li?
She's also in seclusion. "
Mu Fengyang looked towards the other tightly shut cave. That was the place where Luo Li was in seclusion. However, up till now, there wasn't the slightest sign of Luo Li exiting her seclusion.
Xu Huang and Zhao Qingshan shot a look at each other, feeling somewhat doubtful. Luo Li had long passed her Human Body Disaster. Now that she was in seclusion for such a long time, could it be that she was also trying to make a breakthrough?
If that was the case, wouldn't the current her be undergoing her Spiritual Energy Disaster?
Thinking about this, Xu Huang and the other two were startled, before excitement gushed out from their hearts. If Luo Li was able to pass her Spiritual Energy Disaster, it would be a huge increase to the combat prowess of their group. At that time, they would truly possess strength comparable to those elite groups.
"We're unable to interfere in these breakthroughs. Therefore, it's best for us to quietly wait. Mu Chen and Luo Li aren't ordinary people. I believe that they'll be able to succeed in the end," said Xu Huang.
Zhao Qingshan and Zhao Qingshan nodded their heads in agreement. Although they understood that regardless of Mu Chen's Human Body Disaster or Luo Li's Spiritual Energy Disaster, they were absolutely more difficult to pass compared to ordinary people, they had enormous confidence in the two of them. There was no need to talk about Mu Chen, as Mu Chen's dazzling performance in Hokuang Reiwon over the past two years was more than sufficient to cause them to gasp in admiration.
As for Luo Li, although she did not excessively fight for the so-called honour and glory in Hokuang Reiwon, her ranking on the Heavenly Rankings was merely within the top ten. However, there was absolutely no one that dared to underestimate the strength she possessed, including Mu Chen.
That's because from the day Luo Li had entered Hokuang Reiwon until now, there wasn't a single person that had truly seen Luo Li take action without holding anything back.
No one was clear exactly how tyrannical the strength of this young girl, who possessed an absolutely beautiful appearance, was. Regarding this point, perhaps even Mu Chen wasn't able to confirm it. However, within the courtyard, the young girl was used to quietly standing by Mu Chen's side, smiling faintly as she watched him obtain dazzling achievements one after another.
Therefore, there would always be people that would unconsciously forget that this young girl, whose beauty was unrivalled in Hokuang Reiwon, actually possessed strength that was comparable to hers.
As Xu Huang and the other two quietly waited for Mu Chen and Luo Li to come out from their seclusion, they did not know that in a faraway place, there were streaks of light quietly shooting past. The direction of those streaks of light was precisely the location where Mu Chen and the other two were located.
The number of streaks of light wasn't small. Furthermore, as they streaked across the horizon, powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuations radiated from them. Clearly, those people weren't weaklings.
Light flickered on a mountain peak, before five graceful and beautiful figures appeared. As they swayed, they appeared exceedingly soul-stirring.
Standing at the head of those five people was a familiar face. Beautiful, noble and prideful, akin to a phoenix that soared through the nine heavens, enjoying the gazes of countless people that were looking up to her.
She was Wen Qingxuan.
"Captain, looks like quite a few people have the same goal as us."
Behind Wen Qingxuan, there were two identical girls that looked extremely cute and obedient. Looking at the streaks of light streaking across the horizon, their lovable voices sounded like orioles.
Wen Qingxuan gently nodded her head. Her slender jade-like hand was lazily twirling a strand of her black hair. Slightly tilting her head, her beautiful eyes looked towards that direction, before saying with a sweet smile, "Although the points of Mu Chen's group did not increase during this half a month, they have not been kicked out of the Top 16 for the time being. Therefore, their tracks have naturally been exposed. Furthermore, there are people spreading news that Mu Chen's group has obtained a Divine Hall Invitation from the Divine Wood Palace. Within the Divine Wood Palace, there seems to be a complete ancient inheritance. Therefore, there are quite a few groups rushing towards them."
"Captain, the position of Mu Chen's group has not changed at all. Don't they know that they will be surrounded by other groups that have their eyes on them sooner or later?" Beside Wen Qingxuan, a golden-haired girl with a rather voluptuous figure said with her brows knitted together.
"They haven't moved their position for an entire half a month!"
With a faint smile, Wen Qingxuan replied, "Then they should be cultivating. How interesting. In a situation where their tracks have been exposed, they actually still dare to brazenly go into seclusion to cultivate. This Mu Chen really does have some guts."
"Captain, do you need us to take action and chase those groups away?" The two identical twin girls asked with lovable smiles.
"There's no need."
With a wave of her hand, Wen Qingxuan curled her red lips into an arc as she said, "Let's take this opportunity to see exactly what abilities this Blood Calamity of the Spiritual Road has. If he really doesn't have any abilities, then don't blame me for snatching away the person he loves!"
Speaking till here, Wen Qingxuan's slender fingers pointed towards the distance, before gently clenching them together. The smile on her rosy little lips was filled with a soul-stirring charm.
"Luo Li, I've finally found you."