Chapter 323: Mutation, All Trash!

Chapter 323: Chapter 323: Mutation, All Trash!

The Flame Jade Lion sped at full speed, rushing forward like the wind.

An hour later, the massive city of Linjiang came into Luo Cheng’s view.

As the New Year approached, Linjiang City became even more bustling. Streams of people surged in from all directions, and numerous ships were docked along the river.

After paying the entrance fee, Luo Cheng entered the city.

“So many experts…”

With his cultivation progressing, Luo Cheng now perceived the world differently from before.

On just a single street, he identified four strong cultivators in the Awakening Vein Realm!

Among them, there was one whose aura was as deep as an abyss, even more terrifying than his master Chen Xuan—likely someone who had surpassed the Awakening Vein Realm!

“I’m still so far behind…”

Exhaling deeply, Luo Cheng quickened his pace.

He didn’t head directly to Lingyun Pavilion.

Having received assistance from the Pavilion Master of Lingyun Pavilion multiple times, it would be inappropriate to visit empty-handed this time.

Finding a luxurious inn, Luo Cheng boarded the Flame Jade Lion and reserved a private room.

Inside the private room.

Luo Cheng retrieved a few Four-star Spiritual Medicines from his storage ring.

He planned to refine these spiritual medicines into gifts.

Hm!?

Just as he was about to use the Nine-colored Scale to refine the medicines, a strange light flashed in Luo Cheng’s eyes.

The Dragon Energy, which had been dormant in his dantian, suddenly opened its eyes. As the Nine-colored Scale at its jaw radiated divine brilliance, the entire Dragon Energy transformed, becoming brilliantly resplendent like gold and jade!

In the next instant—

Buzz!

A shimmering and translucent Dragon Energy materialized in Luo Cheng’s palm, swirling around the spiritual medicine in his hand like a dancing dragon!

Immediately, the entire spiritual medicine emitted an intense nine-colored radiance!

The brilliance grew increasingly vivid until the entire room was coated in a dazzling aura!

When everything settled, Luo Cheng found himself holding only two thumb-sized elixir pills, brimming with pure medicinal potency!

Looking at the pills in his hand, Luo Cheng was both amazed and puzzled.

Previously, in order to refine spiritual medicines, he had to let the Nine-colored Scale make direct contact. This time, however, it was entirely different!

“Could it be…”

A spark of inspiration flashed in his mind. Luo Cheng took a deep breath and placed another spiritual medicine in front of him. With a focused thought—

Awng!

A translucent Dragon Energy burst from Luo Cheng’s body, coiling and soaring around the spiritual medicine.

Bathed in the glowing essence, the spiritual medicine gradually had its impurities refined, its essence distilled, eventually transforming into a few semi-translucent cyan-colored elixir pills!

“So it’s true!!”

A delighted glimmer flickered in Luo Cheng’s eyes.

Not only could he now refine spiritual medicines from a distance, but the refining speed had also markedly improved.

Refining a single Four-star Spiritual Medicine took less than an hour—several times faster than before!

Recalling the devouring power of the Nine-colored Scale, Luo Cheng immediately took out a Three-star Soul Crystal and placed it on the table. Raising his right hand—

Awng!

The translucent Dragon Energy surged forth, its claws extended, and pounced on the Soul Crystal.

In an instant, wisps of Beast Soul Essence drifted out of the crystal like ribbons, consumed by the Dragon Energy.

Luo Cheng immediately felt the Star Sea within his Martial Soul light up with three new stars. His body brimmed with Essence Qi, and the exhaustion from the intense battle with Han Qianlin the night before quickly faded.

After repeated tests, Luo Cheng finally confirmed that he could now perform remote absorption!

The only limitation was the range, which extended no more than two feet.

“Not bad! This will make things much more convenient in the future. I wonder if the range might increase…”

Various thoughts flashed through Luo Cheng’s mind. Shaking his head, he decided not to dwell on it further and resumed refining spiritual medicines.

Two hours later, Luo Cheng refined all four Four-star Spiritual Medicines he had, producing a total of nine elixir pills.

Stowing away the pills, Luo Cheng promptly set off for Lingyun Pavilion.

As always, Lingyun Pavilion was bustling, filled with endless streams of customers.

Luo Cheng found a maid and stated his purpose for coming.

“You wish to meet the Pavilion Master?”

Upon hearing Luo Cheng’s request, the maid’s brows subtly furrowed.

These days, people lined up daily to seek an audience with the Pavilion Master, like flies they couldn’t keep away.

“The Pavilion Master is entertaining distinguished guests right now. It’s not a good time,” the maid replied.

“No problem, I’ll wait,” Luo Cheng said casually.

As if anticipating this, the maid gestured and said, “Follow me.”

The two of them passed through several side halls and arrived at a luxurious courtyard.

In front of the courtyard lay a vast garden with pavilions, flowing water, and bridges, all exquisitely arranged.

Luo Cheng’s gaze swept over the garden, his eyes narrowing slightly.

In the garden were over a dozen young men and women.

Each of them bore a noble aura, and their cultivations were formidable. The weakest among them was in the Late Stage of the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm!

One youth’s Essence Energy was as dense as flowing water, clearly a cultivator in the Awakening Vein Realm!

Among the crowd, Luo Cheng also noticed two outer disciples from the Fierce Cloud Sect!

Both had impressive cultivations—one was in the Late Stage of the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm, while the other had reached the Peak of the same realm.

“They’re all here to see the Pavilion Master. However, the Pavilion Master often doesn’t meet with visitors—it depends on her mood,” the maid said bluntly.

Luo Cheng was silent for a moment before taking out the Lingxiao Jade Token. “Please inform her that Luo Cheng, a disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect, has come to seek an audience.”

Seeing the Lingxiao Jade Token, the maid’s eyes widened in surprise. A polite smile quickly replaced her earlier reservation as she respectfully said,

“Please wait, young master. I will notify the Pavilion Master right away!”

With that, the maid hurried into the courtyard.

Luo Cheng casually found a stone chair to sit on.

The newcomers immediately attracted the attention of the garden’s occupants, who all turned their gazes toward him.

“A disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect?”

A haughty disciple from the Fierce Cloud Sect noticed Luo Cheng and, upon sensing that he was merely at the early stage of the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm, smirked disdainfully. Nudging his fellow disciple, he sneered:

“Brother Xiao, I heard something ridiculous. It’s said that the Xuanyuan Sect’s Outer Disciple competition this year crowned a waste with a Wasted Martial Soul as the chief disciple.”

The disciple called Brother Xiao glanced at Luo Cheng and chuckled, “I’ve heard that too. If they let trash become their chief disciple, it means the entire Xuanyuan Sect is full of trash! In my opinion, the Three Great Sects should just be called the Two Great Sects!”

The two spoke loudly, their voices spreading throughout the garden.

The others wore looks of anticipation as if watching an amusing play unfold.

Conflicts between Fierce Cloud Sect and Xuanyuan Sect disciples were nothing new. This time, however, the Xuanyuan Sect disciple seemed too weak and would undoubtedly lose face!

Some even began to feel a hint of pity for Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng glanced at the two and said indifferently, “Do you realize insulting another sect is very impolite behavior?”

The haughty youth sneered coldly, raising his chin slightly to look down at Luo Cheng. “It’s just a fact! In terms of strength, your so-called number one Outer Disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect would be nothing but an ordinary disciple in our Fierce Cloud Sect! If that’s not garbage, what is?”

Luo Cheng replied casually, “Strength isn’t proven with words. Otherwise, people will simply think you’re talking nonsense.”

Instantly, the youth’s face darkened. “What did you just say?!”

Heh heh!

The other Fierce Cloud Sect disciple sneered malevolently. “Kid, quite a bold tone! Do you even know who you’re talking to? This is Senior Brother Wang Kunyang of the Fierce Cloud Sect! Get on your knees and apologize, or you’ll regret it!”

Wang Kunyang!

The others in the garden reacted visibly.

Wang Kunyang was one of the top ten outer disciples of the Fierce Cloud Sect. Though ranked tenth, his strength was anything but ordinary. At the peak of the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm, he was also a Cross Training Martial Artist with over 800,000 pounds of force. Those who sparred with him often ended up crippled—a terrifying opponent!

The Fierce Cloud Sect disciple smirked coldly, eager to see a flustered reaction from Luo Cheng.

However, Luo Cheng remained expressionless, his tone indifferent. “Wang Kunyang? Never heard of him. If you want me to kneel and apologize, you’re far from qualified.”

“Hah! ’Far from qualified’?!”

At these words, Wang Kunyang flew into a rage, ready to lash out.

At that moment, footsteps echoed, and the maid who had gone to deliver the message hurried back, addressing Luo Cheng respectfully:

“Young Master Luo Cheng, the Pavilion Master will see you now.”

Everyone’s eyes widened in shock.

Among the group were elite nobles and even a Marquis’s heir. Yet, despite their efforts to move closer to the beautiful and prestigious new Pavilion Master of Lingyun Pavilion, they had been left waiting on the sidelines!

A mere Xuanyuan Sect Outer Disciple had been granted an audience so swiftly!

“Alright!”

Luo Cheng ignored the crowd’s astonishment and stood, ready to enter the courtyard.

“Hold it!”

Wang Kunyang’s face darkened with anger as his towering figure emitted a fiery aura. Taking oppressive steps toward Luo Cheng, his gaze was laced with malice:

“You insult me and think you can just walk away like that?”

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