171: Chapter 171 Heading to Qingqiu Camp

"Master, don't make it sound so simple. Even if they decide a winner, they'll likely wait to recover before dealing with you," Xiao Yao said, speechless.

Mu Cheng thought about it and felt it made sense. "True. If they were really that stupid, they probably wouldn't have chased me for three whole months."

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered Gu Na and her group. "I wonder how they are doing now."

"Master, nothing major should have happened. Five years on the battlefield is only one year on Blue-White Star," Xiao Yao explained.

Mu Cheng quickly put the matter aside. "Alright!"

As time passed, a winner was decided on the other side. To Mu Cheng's surprise, they had fought to the death until only one Ice Wolf King remained.

"Should I go over and finish it off now?" Mu Cheng watched with an itching heart, dying to just go up and do it.

Xiao Yao: "If Master thinks you have the strength, you can try. Anyway, Xiao Yao has no objection."

"Better not! It seems I need to wait a few more days." Mu Cheng didn't dare step forward.

Right now, he was using the terrain to his advantage to easily kill monsters in seconds. If he went up there, he would definitely be walking into his own death.

Mu Cheng hadn't been idle these past few days. He wanted his body cultivation to break through to a higher realm, but currently, it was impossible.

He began his sword cultivation...

"Master, the improvement of sword cultivation requires tempering through a thousand trials. Don't think about comprehending anything; just go for it," Xiao Yao suddenly reminded him.

Mu Cheng: "Indeed... Comprehension is too vague for the higher realm of 'All Things as Swords,' and Sword Sovereign is even further away."

He did have some self-awareness. Although his comprehension hadn't broken through to a higher realm these past few days, he had still reached a higher level within the realm of Unity of Man and Sword.

No sooner said than done, Mu Cheng took the initiative and lured the ice wolves toward the guillotine...

Before long, over a dozen ice wolves were all dealt with, though it took some time.

"Master, whether it's sword cultivation or anything else... the more ordinary the movement, the faster you can reach the peak. I suggest Master doesn't need to stay stuck on one tree; you can choose other weapons," Xiao Yao suddenly suggested.

Mu Cheng understood the meaning instantly. Without a moment's hesitation, he transformed the black gold sword in his hand into a black gold spear.

He lured many more ice wolves over, but this time he didn't even use Battle Qi. He couldn't break their defense in one go.

Then he tried again... and again, countless times.

"Now that I have Bloodline Power to restore my body functions, I basically won't feel fatigued. Let's continue." Mu Cheng kept going.

The spear in his hand was either stabbing toward an ice wolf or on its way to stabbing one, over and over without stopping.

Six hours later.

"Master... can you try other simple movements? Like cleaving or sweeping?" Xiao Yao finally spoke up to remind him.

Mu Cheng: "I'll try!"

No sooner said than done, Mu Cheng used the spear like a saber to cleave. However, his coolness lasted less than three seconds, and there was absolutely no effect.

Fortunately, he quickly realized that to deal damage to the ice wolves by cleaving with a spear, he had to hit them precisely with the spearhead.

Sure enough, he soon achieved it, and it was even more effective than stabbing.

A huge wound was forcibly sliced into the ice wolf.

"It seems the direction is right, but I should take it slow! Start with one movement first." Mu Cheng quickly set a plan.

First, he would practice this stabbing movement until he could kill ice wolves effortlessly.

"Mm-hmm, taking it one movement at a time will indeed yield better results," Xiao Yao agreed.

A day passed, and finally, Mu Cheng could easily break the ice wolves' defense with ease.

"That's about it. Next movement."

Mu Cheng was thinking of practicing the cleaving movement when Xiao Yao's voice suddenly came.

"Master, the most difficult stabbing movement has matured. Controlling the others shouldn't be a big problem. Now Master can try releasing Bloodline Power during the stabbing movement."

"I'll try!" Mu Cheng lured another twenty or so ice wolves, and soon Bloodline Power condensed on the black gold spear in his hand.

He stabbed toward one of them, but to his own complete surprise, the stab hadn't even touched the ice wolf yet.

It had already sent it flying, and the released Bloodline Power also instantly killed the ice wolf directly in front of him.

"This... is much stronger than sword cultivation." Mu Cheng looked incredulous, unable to believe he possessed such strength.

Xiao Yao: "No, no, no, Master is completely wrong to think that. In fact, sword qi, Battle Qi, and so on... the moves released are all a type of Bloodline Power."

"To put it more clearly, Master can think of Bloodline Power as an added effect to a move. The move itself is performed by Master; if the foundation is strong, the move will naturally be stronger."

"So that's what it means. As long as I'm flexible, then all weapons can be like this." Mu Cheng understood immediately.

Xiao Yao: "Mm-hmm, exactly."

Another three days passed. During this time, Mu Cheng didn't practice other movements, focusing solely on the stabbing movement.

He had now achieved a small degree of mastery...

"By the way, Xiao Yao, what if I can't stack Battle Qi?" Mu Cheng suddenly remembered and asked.

Xiao Yao: "You can. The Ice Wolf King is here. Master can try the results of your recent practice. The kind stacked with Battle Qi."

Sure enough, the Ice Wolf King arrived and leapt directly onto the guillotine. Because of the terrain, even it didn't dare to strike rashly.

Instead, it circled around Mu Cheng incessantly, looking for an opportunity to attack.

"If the enemy doesn't move, I'll move first!" Mu Cheng decided instantly, and his Battle Qi erupted in a flash.

He suddenly remembered the move 'Singularity Point'... and immediately assumed a charging posture.

But he never expected that just as he condensed his power, visible cracks from the pressure began to appear on the guillotine...

"Master, the power of this move is estimated to have increased by more than a hundredfold. Better forget it for now!"

"I just wanted to try." Mu Cheng hurriedly stopped, and in his helplessness, he could only deliver a full-force stab.

This stab looked ordinary, but the Ice Wolf King had already fallen, lying quietly on the ground forever.

At the same time, the surrounding ice wolves began to flee in disarray, and before long, not a single one could be seen.

"It's finally over. Next, let's head to the second floor you mentioned!" After Mu Cheng collected the star-glow crystals, he set off.

He headed directly for the second floor Xiao Yao had spoken of...

"From here to the second floor, it will probably take more than three months. During this time, Master should practice the Power of Creation!" Xiao Yao suggested.

Mu Cheng: "I was thinking the same thing."

Three months later.

"Is that the Teleportation Talisman Array to the second floor up ahead? Are you really sure I can come back after I leave?" Mu Cheng asked again.

During this time, he had gained a certain understanding of the battlefield. The first floor was one thing, but once he stepped into the second floor...

There would really be no coming back.

"Of course you can. In a little over four years, it will be the so-called once-in-thirty-years calamity. At that time, all seven floors of the battlefield will be interconnected," Xiao Yao said again, quite exasperated.

Mu Cheng didn't hesitate any longer and slowly walked toward the stairs leading to the second floor of the battlefield.

The stairs were quite long, but for Mu Cheng, it was a piece of cake, requiring no effort at all.

At the top of the stairs was a sacrificial altar. Just as Mu Cheng approached, two old men suddenly appeared out of thin air and blocked him.

"Kid, go back! You don't have the strength to go to the second floor yet," the old man on the right spoke slowly.

"Master, these two guys are very strong. If I'm not mistaken, they are messengers of the Heavenly Dao," Xiao Yao's voice came.

Mu Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I am a possessor of the Devouring Bloodline. That should be enough to let me through, right?"

"Please." The attitudes of the two old men changed instantly, becoming exceptionally polite to Mu Cheng.

Mu Cheng didn't hesitate and entered the Teleportation Talisman Array, being teleported directly onto a mountain peak.

At the base of the mountain was an ancient city, a very massive ancient city whose true size was impossible to see.

"Master, was this... arranged?" Xiao Yao asked curiously.

Mu Cheng nodded and replied, "Of course. Danger depends on oneself, but when it's not dangerous, someone has naturally arranged things."

"Speaking of which... what is this place ahead?"

"It's Qingqiu," Xiao Yao replied.

Mu Cheng instantly remembered and said, "Is it the Fox Demon Tribe?"

"Mm-hmm. There is a nine-tailed fox demon here. I estimate her strength is currently only a step away from Great High Priest," Xiao Yao replied.

"Let's go down and take a look! There are good people and bad people among humans, and other races naturally have good and bad sides too. If I'm going to devour, I'll find the bad ones." Without any hesitation, Mu Cheng leapt down from the mountain peak.

Xiao Yao: "Qingqiu is not as simple as Master thinks. It's better to be careful."

"I know. Speaking of which... there should be quite a few humans here, right?" Mu Cheng asked casually.

Xiao Yao replied, "Yes, Xiao Yao remembers it's called the Myriad Immortals Alliance! But they aren't anything good."

Although this power was controlled by the human race, the actual situation was not like that; many people from other races were also in it.

Ten minutes later.

"Wow, this place is nice." Walking down the street, Mu Cheng couldn't help but praise it.

There were many people from other races here: there was Auntie Ma the horse selling vegetables, Uncle Crocodile the butcher, and many little rat-people playing around.

It was as lively as could be, and also very peaceful...

Xiao Yao: "There are ordinary people among the other races too; not everyone can possess Abilities and Bloodline Power."

"However, what Master sees is only the surface. This place is considered good; other places are likely constantly at war right now."

In fact, it knew the rules of the battlefield very well: the wise survive and the strong are revered. If it weren't for that nine-tailed fox demon in Qingqiu...

This place likely wouldn't be like this; it would have been a pile of ruins long ago.

"Let's gather some information first. Since I'm already here, I naturally need to find a way to improve my Bloodline Power." Mu Cheng didn't lose himself in the atmosphere but began to plan.

Xiao Yao: "No need to ask around. Xiao Yao is quite familiar with this place. If Master wants to fight monsters to devour and level up, you need to pass the assessment to enter the Green Kill Camp."

"Be more specific. What is this Green Kill Camp?" Mu Cheng asked, suddenly interested.

Xiao Yao explained: "This Green Kill Camp is responsible for guarding Qingqiu and also carries the safety of the entire Qingqiu on its back. With Master's strength, you might even be highly valued by the Little Demon Emperor."

"Uh... the way you put it. I'm here to get stronger, not to deal with all those fancy things." Mu Cheng didn't want to talk too much nonsense.

He suddenly remembered to ask, "By the way... I should be able to use qianji here, right?"

"Of course you can, but I suggest Master doesn't. One of the rules of the battlefield is: the sky is a restricted zone," Xiao Yao replied.

"Forget it then, let's go through the assessment first!" Mu Cheng didn't dwell on it any longer and suddenly asked weakly.

"Aren't you very familiar with this? How do I get to the Green Kill Camp?"

"Just keep going straight. The Green Kill Camp is located in the very Central Area of Qingqiu," Xiao Yao replied.

Mu Cheng really did foolishly start walking toward the center...

"Master, you can take transportation. Otherwise, walking might take more than three days," Xiao Yao reminded him, very speechless.

Only then did Mu Cheng see the so-called transportation; they were actually dragon-type monsters, and there were even dedicated lanes for them.

It was almost exactly like a bus... there were stations, and many people of various races were waiting for the 'bus.'

Mu Cheng also joined the queue to buy a ticket, and soon it was his turn.

"Young human man, is there anything I can help you with?" The attendant was a cute fox demon girl, and she asked very politely.

"To Qingqiu Camp," Mu Cheng replied.

The fox demon girl very politely handed over a token. "One star-glow crystal. Your number is 888."

"Thank you." After Mu Cheng took the token and paid one star-glow crystal, he walked toward the platform.

Mu Cheng didn't have many of these star-glow crystals in this world, but he had about forty thousand or so.

Mu Cheng soon noticed that the surrounding people of other races were looking at him with strange eyes.

Just as he was about to ask Xiao Yao, a monk suddenly came over and put an arm around his shoulder.

"Brother, don't mind them, you'll get used to it... You look like a new face who just arrived, right? Are you planning to go to Qingqiu Camp?"

"Mm-hmm," Mu Cheng replied quite coldly and quickly pushed him away.

"Sorry, I am going to Qingqiu Camp, that's right, but I don't like men. Stay away from me!"

"We're all humans. By the way, where are you from?" the monk asked, feeling very embarrassed.

Mu Cheng replied simply, "I came from the first floor."

"You... aren't joking, are you? With Eighth Order strength, you actually came from the first floor?" The monk was instantly beyond shocked.

Although he was a local, he still had a fair understanding of the first floor; anyone who could pass through that definitely wasn't weak.

"Believe it or not. Don't you only have Seventh Order Peak strength? You're also planning to go to Qingqiu Camp, aren't you? You'll find out then if I have the strength or not." Mu Cheng didn't have the patience to explain.

However, since they met, it was fate. They were both humans... and their goals were the same; it wouldn't be bad to look out for each other.

"True. Whether one has the strength depends on whose fist is harder. This time, I must enter Qingqiu Camp." The monk was suddenly full of confidence.

Mu Cheng understood instantly and said, "You... couldn't have participated many times already, could you?"

"Not many, just about thirty times. This time, no matter what, I must pass," the monk replied, not feeling ashamed at all.

Xiao Yao couldn't help but say, "This guy is interesting... The Qingqiu Camp selection is once a month. Being able to persist for two years makes him quite the cockroach."

At that moment, Tyrannosaurus No. 888 arrived. It carried a wooden structure on its back that looked somewhat like a house.

It could accommodate about forty people at a time.

"Mm-hmm, good luck to you." Mu Cheng patted his shoulder and stepped onto Tyrannosaurus No. 888.