Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 248: He’s Unworthy! Tongxuan Realm Second Layer!

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: He’s Unworthy! Tongxuan Realm Second Layer!

Familiar with the path, Luo Cheng once again arrived at the Ding-Character VIP Cultivation Room.

After closing the courtyard gates, Luo Cheng entered the Practice Field.

In the southeast corner of the Practice Field stood a training post forged from metal, its surface bearing numerous marks—sword scars, blade grooves, and handprints among them.

The depth of the marks varied, revealing the cultivation levels of its users.

Luo Cheng wanted to test the might of the Flame Trace Sword. He retrieved a Two-star Treasure Sword from his storage ring, mobilized nine Essence Energy Vortexes, and unleashed a full-force slash at the training post.

With a clang, sparks flew, leaving a one-inch-deep slash mark on the post.

Luo Cheng then took out the Flame Trace Sword and struck down with another slash.

Shiiing!

The sword qi, laced with a slight fiery aura, tore through the air and landed just beneath the previous slash mark, leaving behind a conspicuously deeper cut!

Noticing the two marks, Luo Cheng’s eyes lit up.

"As expected of a Top Grade Three-star Treasure Sword—its attack power is at least thirty percent stronger!"

Luo Cheng was very satisfied with the might of the Flame Trace Sword.

It wasn’t just the increase in attack power but also its near-perfect responsiveness, as though it were an extension of his own arm!

With this sword in hand, it wouldn’t be long before he could cross that threshold and grasp the essence of true Human Sword Integration!

"With this sword, my strength is enough to directly defeat a Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Late-stage martial artist! However, there’s still quite a gap between me and Cheng Gong or Qin Ming."

"There are ten days left before the Outer Sect Grand Competition registration deadline! Before leaving Linjiang City, I must elevate my cultivation to at least the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer Middle Stage—or even the Late Stage! If I can achieve Human Sword Integration as well, my chances will be even greater!"

Cheng Gong and Qin Ming had been tailing him the entire time, and Luo Cheng had already noticed.

These two were elite Third Layer Tongxuan Realm experts, only slightly weaker than Senior Sister Chen Lingyu—certainly not to be underestimated.

What’s more, many others lurking in the shadows were waiting to claim his head for a reward!

Luo Cheng was certain that as soon as he stepped out of Linjiang City, nonstop assassinations would follow.

For now, all he could do was improve his strength as much as possible.

"Never mind all that—breaking through to the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer comes first!"

Casting aside all distractions, Luo Cheng retrieved an Awakening God Pill from his storage ring and consumed it, restoring his essence, qi, and spirit to peak condition. He then drew out two Three-star Soul Crystals and held them in his hands.

This time, he aimed for a decisive breakthrough to the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer!

Only with higher cultivation could his overall strength soar rapidly.

Closing his eyes, Luo Cheng quickly entered his cultivation state.

In a luxurious building of Lingyun Pavilion.

"He rejected Yan Qingshuang’s invitation and entered the cultivation room again?"

In a private room on the second floor, Luo Yao reclined lazily in a Demon Beast Skin Soft Chair. Upon hearing Amu’s report, a sly smile curved her red lips, her expression contemplative.

Aside from Amu, Steward Ye was also present in the room. She immediately remarked:

"It’s strange—he not only refused Yan Qingshuang but also deliberately provoked Cheng Gong and Qin Ming. Those two are both at the Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Peak, with extraordinary strength."

Amu, still resentful over being humiliated by Luo Cheng earlier, grumbled indignantly:

"Miss, I think this guy is just an arrogant fool who pretends to know it all!"

Luo Yao glanced at Amu and smiled. "Amu, why do you hold such a grudge against him?"

Amu would never admit blame for bowing her head to Luo Cheng earlier. Puffing up her cheeks, she grumbled angrily:

"I’m just standing up for you, Miss. That guy isn’t worth your attention at all! Compared to you, he’s nothing—a mere nobody!"

"I’m not trying to disparage him; it’s simply the truth. A man who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul—his martial path is doomed from the start! He’s utterly undeserving!"

Luo Yao furrowed her delicate brows and said, "Enough, Amu. I know you mean well, but I have my reasons. If you call him useless, does that mean you think I have poor judgment?"

"Miss, I... I didn’t mean that..." Amu quickly shook her head.

Steward Ye interjected, "Pavilion Master, Cheng Gong and Qin Ming are staying at the nearby Donghua Tavern. They’ve sent people to monitor our Lingyun Pavilion."

"Not just them—many others are keeping tabs on us in secret, all targeting Luo Cheng. The moment he leaves Linjiang City, he’ll likely face an immediate death trap. Should we intervene?"

Luo Yao pondered for a moment before her lips curved into a charming smile.

"There’s no need. He’s already been given the Bounty Order and should be fully aware that staying in Linjiang City alone is his death sentence! He has a chance to leave, yet he insists on staying."

"Aren’t you the least bit curious why he’s doing this?"

Steward Ye nodded.

She was equally puzzled by Luo Cheng’s choices.

Any rational person would never make such a decision.

It was practically seeking death.

After a while, Steward Ye took her leave.

Unable to suppress her curiosity, Amu asked, "Miss, if you think so highly of Luo Cheng, why don’t you meet him in person?"

Luo Yao toyed with a jade hairpin and smiled faintly. "I do intend to gamble on him, but whether he’s worth it remains to be seen. What’s happening now presents a good opportunity."

Hearing this, Amu’s eyes brightened.

She knew it—someone as proud as Luo Yao could never truly value a man who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul! Internally, she prayed for Luo Cheng to fail miserably this time.

When that happened, Luo Yao would sever ties with him completely and leave this insignificant Great Yue Dynasty!

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

Within the Practice Field, Luo Cheng sat cross-legged, his face shrouded in a faint layer of black air.

For two full days, he had been cultivating relentlessly. The intensity of his energy absorption was so extreme that his entire aura exuded a ferocious, beast-like air!

At this moment, Luo Cheng’s veins began to swell slightly, his blood boiling hot!

This was the sign that his body had reached its absolute limit.

Yet Luo Cheng did not stop to rest as he usually would.

Because he was at the final step of his breakthrough!

Within him, nine pillar-like beams of Essence Energy Spiritual Light shone brilliantly. Rising from his Earthly Dantian, they extended toward the Heart’s Secret Treasure, separated now by only a thin barrier.

As long as he shattered this barrier and unlocked the Heart Life Gate, he could officially advance to the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer!

Luo Cheng knew that in moments like these, he had to give it his all in one go! Immediately, he intensified his operation of the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique. Inside him, the sound of dragon roars resounded, and waves of explosive Essence Energy surged, growing stronger with each wave!

"Break for me!"

Crack!

At last, accompanied by an earth-shattering mental roar, a sound of intangible shattering echoed from within Luo Cheng’s body.

The nine beams of Essence Energy Light broke through the barrier, surging into the Heart’s Secret Treasure!

Boom!

In an instant, crackling sounds erupted from Luo Cheng’s entire skeleton, his blood roared like waves, rumbling audibly. A surge of overwhelming energy exploded from his body, sending violent shockwaves across the entire Practice Field. Weapons on the racks clanged incessantly!

The Essence Energy Spiritual Light surged into the Heart Life Gate, merging qi and blood as his essence transformed completely!

At this moment, he had finally stepped into the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer. From now on, he could strengthen blood with qi, nourish qi with blood, and ascend to a whole new level of power!!