Chapter 533: Chapter 209: Trial of the Seven-Colored Spring, Pursuit!

The banquet was extremely lavish, with each dish having its own unique characteristics.

"Luo Cheng, these are all signature dishes from the Cloud Top Tower. Many are made with Demon Beast materials, like this Roasted Phoenix Wing. The ingredient comes from the wings of a Four-star Demon Beast, the Red Feathered Bird, cooked with eighteen different techniques. And this dish..."

Jin Yuxi enthusiastically introduced each dish to Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng tried the Roasted Phoenix Wing and found the taste unexpectedly good.

Moreover, the meat contained rich Essence Energy, comparable to a Two-star Spirit Pill. For ordinary people, it was an excellent supplement that could prolong life or help cultivators recover Essence Energy.

"How much does this dish cost?" Luo Cheng casually asked.

Jin Yuxi smiled and said, "The Red Feathered Bird is hard to find, so this dish is usually reserved for esteemed guests. The price should be around two to three hundred Essence Energy Pills."

Two to three hundred Essence Energy Pills!

Luo Cheng was momentarily stunned.

Two to three hundred Essence Energy Pills, that’s two to three million taels!

Ordinary people may not earn such wealth in their lifetime.

Sighing inwardly, Luo Cheng couldn’t help but take another bite.

As cups clinked and conversation flowed, the three of them chatted about some interesting stories of cultivation and recent major events, as the sky gradually darkened.

Having eaten and drunk to his fill, Luo Cheng put down his chopsticks and got up to leave.

"Alright! Wish you success in obtaining the qualification to enter the Seven-Colored Spring for cultivation this time and advancing your strength to the next level!"

Jin Tiandu raised his glass for a toast with Luo Cheng.

"It will be smooth."

Luo Cheng nodded, lifted his glass, and drank it all.

Jin Tiandu personally saw Luo Cheng and the Ninth Princess off.

At the same time.

"Hehe, want to leave the Imperial City overnight and cover your tracks? Such a small trick is useless! If you offend me, Jin Min, you only have a dead end!"

In a luxurious private room, the Eighth Prince Jin Min was the first to receive the news of Luo Cheng’s departure.

"Eighth Prince, the Ninth Princess and Luo Cheng seem to be leaving the Imperial City together," the messenger reported.

Upon hearing this, a gray figure standing in the corner said, "Eighth Prince, what if the Ninth Princess intervenes?"

Jin Min’s eyes flickered as he pinched his fingers and coldly laughed, "Ninth Sister always mingles with Jin Tiandu and never puts me, her Eighth Brother, in her eyes! This time I must eliminate Luo Cheng, regardless of the cost."

"If Ninth Sister knows what’s good for her, all the better. If she insists on interfering... humph!"

He let out a cold snort and looked at the gray figure with indifference, "Remember, this time you must succeed, no failure allowed! No one can obstruct us."

The gray figure nodded, "I understand."

At this moment, Mu Qinglian stepped forward with a playful smile and coyly greeted the Eighth Prince.

"Eighth Prince, you previously agreed to let me handle Luo Cheng. How about capturing Luo Cheng and handing him over to me? Consider it a favor I owe you."

Jin Min glanced at Mu Qinglian in surprise, "Are you so interested in him?"

Mu Qinglian gave a flirtatious smile and licked her alluring red lips, "Those I’ve set my sights on have never escaped me, and he will be no exception."

"Since Miss Mu is interested, then Luo Cheng’s life is yours. But don’t let him die too easily."

All Jin Min wanted was to kill Luo Cheng, and to do a little favor for Mu Qinglian to win her over, he naturally wouldn’t refuse.

"Hehe, rest assured, if he’s in my hands, I’ll have ways to make him wish for death."

Mu Qinglian let out a series of bell-like laughter, her sweet yet sinister words sending chills down one’s spine.

"Alright, you can set off now. Remember, act after leaving a thousand miles from the Imperial City to avoid complications."

Jin Min waved his hand.

Buzz!

The air distorted, and the gray figure vanished into thin air.

Mu Qinglian’s figure flickered as she also left the room.

"Luo Cheng, for someone as useless as you, deploying a Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm expert and an Earth Level Great Power! You die with honor!"

Jin Min let out a cold laugh, not worried about the operation at all.

With Mu Qinglian’s power alone surpassing Luo Cheng, let alone Wang Lao, a master by Jin Min’s mother, Concubine Qi’s side, an Earth Level Great Power, killing Luo Cheng would be effortless!

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with stars.

Above thin clouds, two figures darted across.

It was Luo Cheng and the Ninth Princess Jin Yuxi.

After leaving the Imperial City, the two immediately took to the skies, flying rapidly towards the direction of Luoxia Sect.

Jin Yuxi was only at the Middle Stage of the First Layer of the Awakening Vein Realm, and having never flown long distances, her speed was not fast.

After two hours, they had only distanced themselves two hundred miles from the Imperial City.

Luo Cheng frowned, worried that at this speed it might take days to reach Luoxia Sect.

In the next moment.

Clang!

The Thunder Hidden Sword unsheathed, flying to Luo Cheng’s feet.

"Ninth Princess, come up here," Luo Cheng said.

"Sorry."

Jin Yuxi acknowledged her slow speed and didn’t hesitate, jumping behind Luo Cheng.

"Hold on tight, the speed will be fast," Luo Cheng cautioned, immediately channeling his Essence Energy as the Thunder Hidden Sword burst with a brilliant sword glow, piercing through the air, traversing hundreds of meters in a flash.

"Ah!"

Jin Yuxi hadn’t anticipated such speed. The rushing air felt like a wall, making it hard to maintain her balance, as if she would be blown off at any moment. Instinctively, she held onto Luo Cheng tightly.

Luo Cheng, in the prime of youth, felt the soft body pressed against him, causing ripples in his heart, as even the Thunder Hidden Sword wobbled slightly.

Jin Yuxi blushed slightly, her heart racing, trying to think of a topic to discuss to alleviate the awkwardness.

But the more urgent she felt, the blanker her mind became, unable to think of anything to say.

It was then that Luo Cheng’s voice rang out.

"Ninth Princess, do you know anything about the qualification trial to enter the Seven-Colored Spring for cultivation?"

Hearing this, Jin Yuxi exhaled gently and said, "There are many kinds of trials, and they differ each time. However, the core of all trials focuses on the disciple’s spirit and will, that is, their Soul Power!"

"Do you know why it’s called the Seven-Colored Spring?"

Luo Cheng pondered a bit and said, "As far as I know, the small island where Luoxia Sect is located is shrouded in rays of dawn throughout the year, so the spring water must be beautiful in color."

"Haha, that’s part of it."

Jin Yuxi smiled brightly and continued, "The so-called Seven-Colored Spring refers to the seven emotions and six desires of people. Entering the Seven-Colored Spring, one falls into a mystical spiritual world and undergoes various trials! Those without steadfast will and strong Soul Power will become trapped, unable to extricate themselves, and might even suffer mental injuries!"

"There was once a disciple who entered the Seven-Colored Spring, became mentally broken, and half crazy, leading to the establishment of various trials."

Shifting the conversation, Jin Yuxi said to Luo Cheng, "However, you’ve comprehended sixty percent Sword Intent! A Swordsman who understands Sword Intent has a sharp spirit; you’ll definitely pass the trials."

"The gap between sixty percent Sword Intent and full comprehension is not just a little," Luo Cheng chuckled, feeling at ease.

Since the trial in the Seven-Colored Spring was a test of Soul Power, he really had nothing to worry about.

More than an hour later, the two were close to a thousand miles from the Imperial City.

Suddenly, Luo Cheng slowed down.

Jin Yuxi noticed and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Luo Cheng squinted at the rear and said gravely, "We have company. Danger! Swift!"

Feeling alert, Luo Cheng fully channeled his Essence Energy, the Thunder Hidden Sword vibrating and shooting forward like lightning, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air.

At the same time.

Rumble...

A pitch-black claw shot towards them, tearing through the cloud layer, creating a black vacuum passage thousands of meters long, spreading rapidly!

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