Chapter 551: Chapter 227: The Test for Luo Cheng!

Entering the Five-Colored Origin Spring and absorbing so much Spiritual Mist, Luo Cheng felt elated. Even Yun Qi Yue’s appearance seemed a bit brighter to him as he said:

“Miss Qi, what do you want me to do? How about this: I’ll go out and publicly apologize to you.”

Luo Cheng was certain she wouldn’t want the earlier incident to get out. Seizing the initiative, he turned the tables and refused to be threatened further.

“You…”

Qi Yue gritted her teeth in anger. Usually composed and in control, she now found herself at a loss against Luo Cheng.

She wanted to act but hesitated, worrying that any commotion would draw others’ attention.

At that moment, Yin Li approached gracefully. Her long black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her tall figure curvaceous. Her calm and icy gaze locked onto Luo Cheng as she said:

“Today’s events must not be leaked, not even a single word. Otherwise, you know the consequences.”

Though her words were mild, they carried a chilling, bone-deep intensity that made one’s heart race.

Luo Cheng immediately swore earnestly: “Fairy Yin Li, rest assured, I have never been to the Five-Colored Origin Spring.”

“Good.”

Yin Li gave Luo Cheng a sidelong glance. With a touch of her finger, the frozen Peach Blossom Forest shattered instantly. Cold winds howled as she turned to two female disciples beside her, saying, “Junior Sister Qi, Junior Sister Yu, escort Luo Cheng out.”

“Yes!”

“Follow us.”

The two female disciples gave Luo Cheng a frosty glance and led the way ahead.

Luo Cheng, heart settled, immediately followed behind them.

Watching Luo Cheng leave, Qi Yue couldn’t help but ask, “Senior Sister Yin, are we really letting him off just like that?”

The other female disciples clenched their fists, suppressing their growing anger.

Yin Li remained calm and composed. “What else do you propose? Kill him?”

“Luo Cheng is a core disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect and a disciple under Qingkui, the Supreme Elder of the Xuanyuan Sect. His fame is at its peak. He’s here as a guest of the Luoxia Sect. If anything happens to him, what will the world think of our Luoxia Sect? It could potentially stir up immense trouble.”

“Moreover, if we make too much noise, and today’s events get leaked, it will be impossible to cover up.”

Qi Yue furrowed her brows, deeply unwilling. “So we’re just going to let him get away with it… Even Senior Sister was… by him…”

A faint blush of embarrassment colored Yin Li’s face, enhancing her allure. She gently tapped Qi Yue’s forehead and said:

“If it weren’t for your carelessness in not warning him not to enter the valley, none of this would’ve happened.”

Qi Yue bit her red lips in frustration. “Who could have guessed that he’d have such absurd luck, managing to pass through the illusion array in the valley and arrive here…”

Yin Li herself found it equally incredible. She sighed, “Enough, let’s end it here. I’ll head to the Inner Sect’s Council Hall.”

Hearing this, Qi Yue hurriedly added, “Senior Sister, since Luo Cheng plans to take the trial, assign him the toughest challenge. We absolutely can’t let him pass.”

Her tone was icily resolute, colder than the swirling snow and ice.

She had already made up her mind: as long as Luo Cheng failed the trial, she would make him pay a hundredfold, a thousandfold for today’s humiliation!

Yin Li nodded slightly. “Rest assured, I know what to do.”

Outside Cuixia Valley.

Following the two female disciples, Luo Cheng arrived back at his residence, Cuiyun Inn.

“Regarding your entry to the Seven-Colored Spring for cultivation, there should be a decision soon. In the meantime, it’s best you stay here and don’t wander around causing trouble!”

Throwing him a cold remark, the two female disciples rose into the sky and disappeared.

Watching their departure, Luo Cheng couldn’t help but sneer at himself.

He had only just arrived at the Luoxia Sect and had already caused such a massive disaster—provoking not only the disciples of the sect but even offending some of the top ten True Disciples.

Thinking back to the enchanting scene he’d witnessed at the Five-Colored Origin Spring, Luo Cheng’s heart couldn’t help but ripple.

The sight had been unparalleled, the kind to stir anyone’s blood just by recalling it—especially Yin Li. With her icy demeanor masking angelic beauty and devilish curves, she was undeniably captivating, an exceptional femme fatale.

“Both her strength and looks are flawless. No wonder she rivals Senior Sister Yun Mengli in renown…”

“Whatever. No point thinking about nonsense. I should focus on refining the Spiritual Mist instead. Let’s see how much progress I can make.”

Exhaling a deep breath, Luo Cheng cleared his mind of distractions, entered the Practice Field, and began refining the Spiritual Mist within him.

Soon, brilliant five-colored energy erupted from his body.

The entire Practice Field was bathed in shimmering, radiant light.

Inside the Luoxia Sect’s Inner Sect Council Hall.

Dressed in regal purple robes, the Luoxia Sect’s Sect Master sat lofty and serene, back to the grand hall’s entrance.

Within the hall, the Inner Sect elders were fervently debating whether Luo Cheng should be granted the trial at the Seven-Colored Spring.

Many elders opposed it, arguing that the Luoxia Sect had always been an all-female sect, and allowing a man to cultivate in the Seven-Colored Spring would be highly improper.

Among them, an elderly woman with white hair and a cane—Elder Lin—was the most vocal. Advanced in years and conservative in her ways, she led the opposition.

Elder Bi Qiushui also attended and immediately stepped forward to argue:

“Elder Lin, there’s a first time for everything! Luo Cheng helped Yan Qingshuang condense a Sword Intent Prototype. With her Nine-star Sword Martial Soul, he’s already paved her way to becoming a top-tier swordsman! This will only strengthen our sect.”

“His assistance to Yan Qingshuang is a tremendous favor. Does this not warrant offering him a single trial opportunity at the Seven-Colored Spring?”

“We are one of the Great Yue Dynasty’s Three Great Sects. Gratitude must be repaid. I have already made this promise publicly. If we go back on our word, how will the world view our Luoxia Sect in the future?”

Bi Qiushui’s argument quieted much of the opposition in the hall.

Indeed, Luo Cheng aiding Yan Qingshuang in comprehending the Sword Intent Prototype was an undeniable fact.

Since mastering the Sword Intent Prototype, Yan Qingshuang’s strength had grown exponentially. With the Nine-star Sword Martial Soul, her path to becoming a top-tier swordsman was a matter of time.

Elder Lin struck her cane hard on the ground, letting out a cold snort. “Even if we are to repay him, allowing his entry to the Seven-Colored Spring is unacceptable!”

Frustrated by the ongoing argument, the Luoxia Sect Sect Master pinched her brow in exasperation.

At that moment, a figure entered the hall—it was Yin Li.

All eyes turned to her. As the youngest and most promising of the sect’s Top Ten True Disciples, Yin Li wielded considerable influence within the sect.

“Yin Li, what is your opinion on this matter?” the Sect Master inquired.

Yin Li stepped into the center of the hall, her clear voice ringing out:

“Elders, there’s no need for further dispute. I believe this matter can be resolved with a compromise. Naturally, the reputation of the Luoxia Sect must remain untarnished, but ultimately, this is merely a trial opportunity. We can raise the challenge’s difficulty. If Luo Cheng fails the trial, our promise is fulfilled, and he will have no grounds for complaint.”

The Sect Master’s eyes lit up. “In that case, what trial do you propose?”

Yin Li hesitated briefly before saying, “Let’s have him undertake the same trial I once faced—ascending Mimeng Zang Mountain.”

Hearing this, Elder Lin, who had been the most opposed, surprisingly agreed:

“Indeed, given his Wasted Martial Soul, he certainly won’t make it up Mimeng Zang Mountain. This solution is perfect for everyone!”

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