233: Luo Jun's surprise

Inside the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree.

Xiao Shi was completely immersed in comprehending the Bloodline Heavenly Mystery.

With his comprehension, he didn't feel any difficulty in understanding the Bloodline Heavenly Mystery.

However, comprehending the Bloodline Heavenly Mystery was different from previous cultivation methods or secret manuals.

In terms of comprehension, it wasn't just about one's own understanding; bloodline was also extremely important.

"Different bloodlines have different profound mysteries..."

"I need to first find the direction of the Kuihu Vajra Bloodline's profound mystery, and then research it."

Xiao Shi thought to himself.

Different bloodline profound mysteries have different types and directions.

For example, some bloodline profound mysteries focus on eating... In that case, one needs to consume a large amount of supplements to comprehend the true profound mystery of such a bloodline.

Some bloodline profound mysteries, however, focus on slaughter.

One must carefully comprehend them amidst extensive killing.

There are also some bloodlines that can only be comprehended through the accumulation of time; even without cultivation or doing anything, as long as the time comes, the profound mystery of the bloodline will be comprehended automatically.

Different bloodlines exist in different directions.

After Xiao Shi's careful comprehension.

He clearly found the direction of his Kuihu Vajra Bloodline's profound mystery—

Combat!

This bloodline profound mystery clearly required combat to be mastered.

"Combat, huh..."

Xiao Shi mused thoughtfully.

The Kuihu Vajra Bloodline was a battle-loving bloodline.

It couldn't be successfully comprehended by one person meditating alone here.

Its profound mystery needed to be grasped during the process of combat.

However, this kind of combat also had requirements.

It had to be a battle of equal strength!

If it was a one-sided battle... like against someone far weaker than Xiao Shi.

If he knocked them down with one punch, then naturally nothing could be comprehended.

"This kind of combat comprehension, if viewed simply, can be summarized in two aspects."

"Firstly, immersion: in combat, I must fully immerse myself in the fight, thereby entering a combat state, and only then can I comprehend the profound mystery of the Kuihu Vajra Bloodline within that state."

"Secondly, time: the longer the combat duration, the more sufficient my comprehension time will be. If it's a battle that ends quickly, my comprehension time will be very short. At the same time, I cannot hold back during combat, because once I'm fully immersed in battle, holding back is impossible."

"Broadly speaking, it's mainly about ensuring combat duration and combat quality..."

Xiao Shi reached a conclusion.

Such combat conditions were still somewhat demanding.

Firstly, opponents of equal strength were inherently difficult to find.

Secondly, even if such an opponent was encountered, a suitable combat environment was also needed.

"At the current stage, there doesn't seem to be any suitable candidate. Am I to leave Rapid Shadow Palace again and search for a suitable opponent outside?"

Xiao Shi fell into contemplation... The imposing pressure emanating from Cheng Tianhao caused great oppression to Luo Jun's three disciples.

Their faces were pale.

Even if their hearts were filled with anger and unwillingness, they couldn't control their trembling legs.

Among their three members.

Two of them had already reached Second Blood.

In terms of cultivation, they were stronger than Cheng Tianhao.

But they had no confidence in being able to contend with Cheng Tianhao.

On one hand, as the most prominent and dazzling junior in Rapid Shadow Palace, besides his reputation, the importance placed on him by the high-ranking members of Rapid Shadow Palace had given him many powerful treasures and killer moves.

Even facing Second Blood with First Blood cultivation was no problem at all.

On the other hand, Cheng Tianhao's Natal Martial Blood was a True Blood of the first generation!

This was information known to everyone.

After all, Cheng Tianhao had become famous in the Blood Sect Game and became the most shining new star of Rapid Shadow Palace.

Under Cheng Tianhao's oppressive aura at this moment.

Luo Jun's three disciples retreated repeatedly.

But when they retreated to a certain distance.

Suddenly.

They all felt as if an invisible wall of Qi had risen behind them, supporting their bodies and preventing them from retreating further.

"So, the backer behind Red Tiger Sect is you, Cheng Tianhao."

A slightly aged voice suddenly echoed in everyone's ears.

Everyone's gaze turned to look.

They clearly saw a figure slowly approaching from a distance.

His figure was tall, dressed in a blue battle robe, with white hair swaying in the wind.

With his hands behind his back, he seemed to be taking a stroll.

Approaching little by little.

It was... Rapid Shadow Palace's Third Elder, Luo Jun!

The moment they saw this Elder.

Everyone from Red Tiger Sect's faces changed drastically.

Many of them even trembled uncontrollably.

The first time they had seen him, his god-like figure reappeared in everyone's minds.

Bringing them unprecedented immense pressure.

Even those Blood Martial Realm martial artists among them felt no reduction in their fear.

This was the shadow of fear that he had imprinted deep within their hearts long ago!

It couldn't be easily dispelled.

The moment Cheng Tianhao saw Third Elder Luo Jun.

His brows couldn't help but furrow.

He hadn't expected him to come in person.

"Elder Luo, I..."

Cheng Tianhao stepped forward, about to speak, but was directly interrupted by Luo Jun.

"No need to say more, I know what you mean. For your sake, I can let them go."

Luo Jun said indifferently.

His words made Cheng Tianhao breathe a sigh of relief.

However, Luo Jun's next words instantly made his heart jump.

"However..."

Luo Jun raised his hand.

Pointing to Cen Qingci not far away.

"I'm taking her with me."

Cen Qingci looked bewildered by this.

Guo Chengdao's expression, however, changed drastically!

Cen Qingci held a special position in Red Tiger Sect.

As the only descendant of the previous Ancestor, it could be said that she was the true heir of Red Tiger Sect today.

If it weren't for her age, strength, and experience, which were insufficient to become the Sect Master.

The current Red Tiger Sect Master would definitely be her!

No matter what the other party's intention was in taking Cen Qingci.

He absolutely couldn't agree!

He opened his mouth.

Preparing to state Red Tiger Sect's stance to the other party.

Cheng Tianhao didn't know Cen Qingci's importance to Red Tiger Sect. Moreover, Luo Jun had already given Cheng Tianhao enough face by agreeing not to harm the other members of Red Tiger Sect, so it would likely be difficult for Cheng Tianhao to intervene further.

Although facing Luo Jun, Guo Chengdao also felt immense pressure.

But in this situation.

He could only go all out.

However, before Guo Chengdao could speak.

Cheng Tianhao had already spoken.

"Elder Luo, this girl is the sole descendant of Red Tiger Sect and is extremely important to Red Tiger Sect. Please be lenient, Elder."

Luo Jun took a deep look at Cheng Tianhao.

"Cheng Tianhao, you need to understand your place. This is already the biggest concession I can make. Regardless, I must take this girl."

As he spoke.

Luo Jun had already walked to less than a meter in front of Cheng Tianhao.

"Move aside!"

He issued an order in his capacity as an Elder.

However, Cheng Tianhao stubbornly stood in front of him, his eyes firm, without the slightest waver.

For Cheng Tianhao.

Xiao Shi's orders superseded everything!

Even if Xiao Shi told him to betray Rapid Shadow Palace, he wouldn't hesitate or waver in the slightest.

And protecting the people of Red Tiger Sect, ensuring they were not persecuted within Rapid Shadow Palace, was one of the directives Xiao Shi had given him.

The weight of this directive in his heart far surpassed any Elder's command.

Cheng Tianhao's immobility caused a cold glint to appear in Luo Jun's eyes.

"It seems the sect's high regard for you has made you increasingly arrogant, Cheng Tianhao. Do you want to die!"

Luo Jun spoke, but his footsteps did not stop.

The moment he stepped within one meter of Cheng Tianhao.

Boom!!

The power fluctuation emanating from him immediately sent Cheng Tianhao flying far away.

In front of a Martial Soul Realm powerhouse like Luo Jun.

Cheng Tianhao had no ability to resist.

Even if he wanted to stop the other party, he couldn't.

In an instant, Cheng Tianhao lay on the ground, covered in blood, with most of his bones shattered, unable to even stand up.

If Luo Jun had intended to kill him, he would already be a corpse.

Luo Jun didn't even glance at Cheng Tianhao.

He continued to walk towards Cen Qingci, step by step.

At this moment.

Guo Chengdao's body trembled violently.

The other party's power made him deeply feel the terrifying disparity between them.

When the other party brought them from Seven Stars Province to Tian Dou Province, they were merely ants.

Now... they were still ants!

Although Guo Chengdao knew he was no match.

But at this moment.

He still resolutely stood in front of Cen Qingci.

The other Red Tiger Sect disciples whose cultivation had reached the Blood Martial Realm also stepped forward, forming a barrier in front of Cen Qingci.

Their Natal Martial Blood erupted.

Forming a crimson power shockwave that made the air vibrate and roar continuously.

"So... so many Blood Martial Realm experts!!"

"How is this possible!!"

"Am I seeing things!"

The scene before them made Luo Jun's three disciples' pupils widen.

Their eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.

The impact this scene had on their minds was simply too immense.

It almost drowned their rationality.

Before this, they all thought that Red Tiger Sect had only produced one Blood Martial Realm expert.

They had never imagined... that Red Tiger Sect's Blood Martial Realm experts had reached such a number!!

This number of Blood Martial Realm experts... was almost comparable to Rapid Shadow Palace!

But their Rapid Shadow Palace was, after all, a first-tier force in Tian Dou Province, possessing extremely strong foundations.

This Red Tiger Sect... was merely an inconspicuous small sect!

The two simply couldn't be compared.

Not only were Luo Jun's three disciples stunned.

Even Luo Jun himself, his entire pupil contracted sharply.

He too was deeply shaken by the scene before him!

However, after the shock, what followed was uncontrollable ecstasy!

The reason he hadn't rushed to verify whether Red Tiger Sect was a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect was because the strength of these Red Tiger Sect disciples was too weak.

It was difficult to verify accurately.

Only when they reached the Blood Martial Realm.

Could it be verified precisely and accurately.

Now, Red Tiger Sect suddenly had so many Blood Martial Realm experts!

Then it would definitely be possible to verify whether they were a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect.

Although Luo Jun was shocked and curious about the sudden appearance of so many Blood Martial Realm experts in Red Tiger Sect, this was no longer the key.

The most crucial thing was that he would soon know whether Red Tiger Sect was a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect!

"No wonder you dared to claim this territory as your own. It seems Cheng Tianhao isn't your biggest reliance after all."

Luo Jun smiled.

His footsteps still did not slow down in the slightest.

He kept approaching the crowd.

In fact, after seeing Red Tiger Sect suddenly have so many Blood Martial Realm experts, the possibility of Red Tiger Sect being a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect greatly increased in Luo Jun's mind.

After all, ordinary sects... could never produce so many Blood Martial Realm experts in such a short period of time.

This also made Luo Jun's heart burn with excitement.

"As long as it's confirmed that they are a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect, then our Rapid Shadow Palace... will definitely become the sole top-tier force in Tian Dou Province!"

"In this Tian Dou Province, there will no longer be any force that can rival us. Even if Extreme Fire Sect and Lei Miao Temple join forces, it won't be enough!"

"And I might also, because of this, become the power holder of Rapid Shadow Palace, above the Shadow Master!"

Luo Jun's gaze was fervent.

He clearly understood what a branch of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect meant.

This was an indescribable opportunity and fortune for the entire Rapid Shadow Palace, as well as for himself.

Thinking of this.

His footsteps quickened slightly.

He sneered at the many Blood Martial Realm experts blocking his path.

He raised his hand and struck the ground in front of him with a punch.

Boom!!

The earth shook.

The Blood Martial Realm experts blocking his path were all scattered and sent flying.

Each of them, like Cheng Tianhao, lay on the ground dispirited, covered in blood, with shattered bones.

Guo Chengdao also lay on the ground, his face pale, unable to stand up, his eyes filled with despair.

The disparity between the two sides was simply too great!

This was an astonishing gap that could no longer be bridged by numbers.

Even if their numbers were ten or twenty times greater.

The result would still be the same.

And he could tell.

The other party had merely struck casually.

He had not used his full strength.

This kind of strength was completely beyond what their Blood Martial Realm experts could contend with.

"Is this... the Martial Soul Realm!"

Guo Chengdao's heart was bitter.

He could only watch helplessly as the other party walked in front of Cen Qingci.

At this moment, Cen Qingci's body was completely unable to move.

She had been locked onto by Luo Jun early on.

Luo Jun walked directly in front of Cen Qingci and stopped.

Originally, he had planned to take Cen Qingci away and then verify her.

But now he felt it was unnecessary.

A slender silver needle appeared directly in his hand, and with this needle, he directly pricked Cen Qingci's glabella.

He might as well verify it right here.

Whoosh!

The needle in Luo Jun's hand whistled as it stabbed towards Cen Qingci with extreme speed.

When the tip of the needle was only three inches away from Cen Qingci's glabella.

A crimson palm grabbed Luo Jun's wrist, preventing the needle in his hand from stabbing forward an inch further.

It was clearly only three inches away... yet it was out of reach!

No matter how hard Luo Jun tried, his entire arm couldn't move at all.

"Who!"

Luo Jun glared at the person who grabbed his wrist.

What he saw... was a crimson fist shadow.

Bang!

His entire body, like a tattered sack, flew backward heavily.