The Divine Fire Spirit Pool is a treasure land coveted by countless outer sect disciples, the strongest place to condense the seeds of divine fire.
Rumor has it that the Divine Fire Spirit Pool of Lingxiao Academy is the envy of countless sects. Many prodigies come specifically for the pool.
It is said that the Divine Fire Spirit Pool of Lingxiao Academy connects to the underground dragon vein, gathers the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, possesses the purest and most primal world source power, and is the best source for Foundation Establishment.
Condensing divine fire is crucial for practitioners; it is the source that awakens all a person's potential and the seed that ignites all energy.
A person cultivates to the mortal transformation realm, desperately tapping into their potential, but human potential is as mysterious and unfathomable as the universe and the sky.
Some people had been mediocre before condensing the divine fire, but once they did, they unleashed strange energy.
Before reaching the mortal transformation stage, a person is like a piece of ore; once the divine fire is ignited, it is like cutting through the stone to reveal what treasure is hidden inside.
But without good world source power, igniting divine fire means a person's potential is not thoroughly probed, and undetected potential may remain dormant forever.
If Mu Qingyun and the others hadn't entered the inner sect to become elite disciples, they would have bought elixirs to ignite the Divine Path Fire and advance to the Divine Fire Realm. But much of their potential would be buried because of this, and they might be destined to live a mediocre life.
But becoming an elite inner sect disciple grants this privilege, allowing them to enter the Divine Fire Spirit Pool and ignite the divine fire.
Back when Chu Kuang was fighting, if he had chosen to break through directly, with his advantage at the Divine Fire Realm, he wouldn't have lost. Even if he lost, he wouldn't have lost his life.
On one hand, he had never imagined he would lose; on the other hand, the Divine Fire Spirit Pool of Lingxiao Academy couldn't be bought with money. Even with the Chu family's abilities, it was impossible. So Chu Kuang kept waiting for an opportunity. If a person died, their soul remained. Who knows if Chu Kuang would go mad.
You have to know, in the last Divine Dao Contest, he won. But at the moment he defeated Mu Qingyun, he shouted to admit defeat and gave up that chance.
The reason he did this was not just to target Mu Qingyun. On one hand, his cultivation had not yet reached the level of breaking through to the Divine Fire stage; on the other hand, he had already sent a group of people into the inner courtyard. If he waited a bit longer, he could bring another group in, and the Chu Alliance's power would grow rapidly.
Unfortunately, all his great dreams ended at Long Chen's hands. Today, Long Chen had come here to use the Divine Fire Spirit Pool to step into the Divine Fire Realm.
"Hello, the Divine Fire Spirit Pool is already full. You need to queue. I checked the number of people reserved ahead; you'll probably be your turn in about three days." The receptionist was a woman who spoke politely,
"No way, I rushed over right away, and you actually need an appointment?" Long Chen was taken aback.
The woman smiled, "Junior, you must have come from the outer sect, right? You don't know, our inner sect has hundreds of thousands of people every year who pass the assessment and enter directly into the inner sect." "
Hundreds of thousands?" Directly in? Long Chen was stunned.
The woman explained, "Inner sect disciples can register directly, but on one hand, you need exceptional talent, and on the other hand, you know what happens." "
Long Chen suddenly understood. For an inner disciple to register, not only must one have qualifications, but also money—both are indispensable.
As for outer disciples, they have no money or qualifications, so they can only compete for qualification through the Divine Dao Contest, which is the gateway.
Long Chen smiled. In the past, he would have been very disgusted by this approach, but after hearing the old man's words that day—especially the saying, 'If the land doesn't grow nameless grass, and heaven doesn't produce useless people,' things he couldn't understand before could now be understood.
Everyone is useful; the key is how you use them. The academy is not a charity hall; to survive in this cruel world, you must have your own way of survival.
"Alright, then make an appointment for me now. Thank you!" Long Chen said.
The woman handed Long Chen a nameplate, which bore the number 598, meaning there were 598 people ahead of him.
Just as the woman handed the nameplate to Long Chen, the number changed to five hundred ninety-seven, meaning someone had just ignited the divine fire and made way for another person to enter.
The woman reminded Long Chen to carry the nameplate with him and keep an eye on the numbers to avoid missing his spot, because once missed, he would have to queue up again.
Long Chen nodded and left with the nameplate. Just as he left, someone in the crowd glanced at Long Chen's back and then disappeared.
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"Long Chen reserved the Divine Fire Spirit Pool?" Good, the opportunity has come—this time, I'll just kill him directly. In
a quiet room, Chu Huairen listened to someone's report, a sinister smile appearing on his face.
"Uncle, didn't we agree? Long Chen is in my hands. In
the quiet room, another person was Chu Kuang's older brother, Chu Yang, the leader of the Chu Alliance. He frowned as he spoke.
Chu Kuang was killed by Long Chen, which enraged the Chu family and ordered that Long Chen be killed at all costs to restore his reputation.
Naturally, this responsibility fell on Chu Yang. For him, this was a tremendous opportunity. Long Chen had killed Chu Kuang, and killing Long Chen would greatly boost his reputation, securing a heavy bargaining chip for the future struggle for the family's position.
"Yang'er, this matter can't be taken lightly. I know you want to kill Long Chen with your own hands to earn merit, but Long Chen is not as simple as you imagine.
Moreover, every time I look at this person's eyes, I feel a sense of fear and unease.
So, if you get the chance, you must kill him. You absolutely cannot give him any chance. Don't worry, no matter how Long Chen dies, the credit is yours.
A true man would rather outwit than rely on strength; killing without bloodshed is the most ingenious method. "Chu Huairen said earnestly.
After several encounters with Long Chen, for some reason, he grew increasingly afraid. As long as Long Chen didn't die, he couldn't eat or sleep peacefully.
"Alright, I'll arrange it then." Chu Yang nodded helplessly.
"No, don't get involved in this matter. I'm afraid you're not doing anything clean. If that bastard Wang Chong catches you red-handed, it will be a big problem. I'll personally arrange the people, and I'll make sure no one notices." Chu Huairen said.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Uncle." Chu Yang nodded.
"By the way, how is the Luo family doing?" Chu Huairen asked.
"The Luo family?" They're all useless people. Luo Qingyang, that idiot, actually competed with Long Chen for favor and jealousy, turning him out.
This move infuriated Luo Bing. My subordinates said that Luo Bing was just applying for a new union, and the Luo family was already weak, and now that their strength was scattered, they were even more vulnerable. Chu Yang said disdainfully.
"That's good. Make sure to keep a close watch on Long Chen's every move. This time, I want him to be buried in the Divine Fire Spirit Pool." A fierce smile appeared on Chu Huairen's aged face.