Many people immediately recognized Zhou Wuji, each looking at him with a peculiar gaze.

To be called a prodigy, one must at least possess high-level talent.

This means that Zhou Wuji's talent must have reached at least the seventeen-star level.

It's said that Zhou Wuji had his talent tested on the Infinite Jade Disc, and at that time, the result also seemed to be unknown.

This is one of the main reasons why many speculated that Wang Ruoxie possesses high-level talent.

Of course, Zhou Wuji's unknown test result is just a rumor, as no one has seen it with their own eyes.

Zhou Wuji is called a prodigy because he ranked among the top ten in the Eastern Domain's once-every-five-year Trial Competition. Although his rank was relatively low, it was enough to prove that both his talent and strength far surpassed that of ordinary geniuses.

Some even rumored that after the previous Trial Competition, Zhou Wuji was noticed by a powerful faction of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty and accompanied them to the Central Domain of the dynasty.

"I didn't expect Zhou Wuji to return from the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty. I wonder what level his strength has reached after five years."

"Having received the full support of that powerful faction, even if Zhou Wuji hasn't broken through to the Essence Pill Realm, he must have reached at least the late stage of the Meridian Passage Realm."

"Judging from the terrifying aura he just unleashed, it's quite possible that his strength has already reached the peak of the Meridian Passage Realm, or maybe even a half-step into the Essence Pill Realm."

"That kid Wang Ruoxie is in real trouble now. He killed over a dozen Zhou Family experts, including the Zhou Family's Third Elder, Zhou He. Zhou Wuji certainly won't let him off easily."

"Although that guy's talent and strength are terrifying, he still can't compare to Zhou Wuji. Even if he temporarily escapes, the outcome is likely to be a dead end."

Voices of discussion continued to emerge from the crowd watching from afar.

In many people's eyes, Wang Ruoxie couldn't possibly survive Zhou Wuji's pursuit unharmed.

...

At this moment, Wang Ruoxie, along with Xueyao, had arrived in a canyon several dozen miles outside Black Tortoise City.

"Junior brother, how much of your cultivation has recovered?"

Xueyao looked at Wang Ruoxie and asked.

"I haven't recovered any cultivation at all."

Wang Ruoxie gave a bitter smile and shook his head.

Clearly, he underestimated the aftereffects of using the Blood Fusion Forbidden Technique this time.

Although due to the fact that when he used the Blood Fusion Forbidden Technique, his bloodline was Celestial Level First Grade, and his bloodline tier didn't degrade, it also led to his temporary loss of cultivation.

He initially thought that after upgrading his bloodline and cultivation by a small notch, he could restore his cultivation in a short time, but now it seems that he might need at least half a month to recover.

"We're in trouble now. You killed so many from the Zhou Family, even including their Third Elder Zhou He. They will definitely hunt us down crazily. Now, with you temporarily losing your cultivation, you have no power to resist."

Upon hearing this, Xueyao couldn't help but show a look of worry.

"Don't worry. It's not that easy for them to find us in a short time."

Wang Ruoxie smiled faintly and said.

Unless the Zhou Family possesses some special tracking technique, it's almost impossible to find them quickly.

Moreover, although he temporarily lost his cultivation, with his current formidable physique, he could still contend with an ordinary middle-stage Meridian Passage Realm.

Unbeknownst to him, Zhou Wuji, known as the Zhou Family's prodigy, was quickly heading towards their location.

"Have you heard? The Black Tortoise Secret Realm is about to open."

"Nonsense, something this big—how could we not have heard? The Black Tortoise Secret Realm opens once every ten years, and it's been exactly ten years since it last opened."

"It's said that there is a Legacy of the Acupoint Condensation Realm in the Black Tortoise Secret Realm. If we can obtain it, our future achievements will be at least at the Acupoint Condensation Realm."

At this moment, a group of people walked from behind, and Wang Ruoxie and Xueyao heard information about the Black Tortoise Secret Realm from their conversation.

The Black Tortoise Secret Realm, like Black Tortoise City, both bear the name Black Tortoise, and both have histories of at least a thousand years.

There are even rumors that Black Tortoise City was built to guard the Black Tortoise Secret Realm.

And the three major families of Black Tortoise City—the Xie Family, the Liu Family, and the Zhou Family—have extremely special connections to the Black Tortoise Secret Realm.

Because every time the Black Tortoise Secret Realm opens, the presence of the three families is a must.

Most importantly, to enter the Black Tortoise Secret Realm, one must be led by a member of the three families; otherwise, they'll be annihilated by a terrifying mysterious force the moment they step inside.

"Junior brother, there's a Legacy of the Acupoint Condensation Realm in this Black Tortoise Secret Realm. Should we also go take a look?"

Xueyao asked Wang Ruoxie in a low voice.

"Since we have encountered this, it's our destiny. Naturally, we should go take a look."

Wang Ruoxie nodded slightly and said.

The Acupoint Condensation Realm, a stage above the Essence Pill Realm, where acupoints within are condensed, true essence evolves into mana, containing supreme might.

In the Celestial Human Nine Realms, the Acupoint Condensation Realm is considered a watershed. Only by breaking through to this realm can one truly enter the ranks of the strong.

Because mana is a level higher than true essence, the power unleashed using the same cultivation and martial techniques, divine techniques, and secret techniques is far beyond comparability with true essence.

Most importantly, possessing mana results in a transformative rebirth for both the soul and the body, empowering you to master incredible divine techniques.

Such as sky-controlling flight, mountain-moving sea-shifting, sky-flying earth-running, and many others.

Therefore, Wang Ruoxie was quite intrigued by the Legacy of the Acupoint Condensation Realm within the Black Tortoise Secret Realm.

"But your current strength..."

Xueyao, too, was very tempted by the Black Tortoise Secret Realm, but she knew that with her cultivation power, it was almost impossible to compete with the numerous strong contenders for the Secret Realm Legacy, so she could only rely on Wang Ruoxie.

However, Wang Ruoxie had temporarily lost his cultivation. How could he compete or even fight with others?

"No problem. Perhaps after entering the Black Tortoise Secret Realm, I might be able to quickly recover my cultivation,"

Wang Ruoxie smiled and said.

Even the most ordinary secret realms have Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi far denser than outside, naturally nurturing copious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Not to mention, the Black Tortoise Secret Realm is a creation of an Acupoint Condensation Realm existence and has stood for at least a thousand years, surely housing many rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

By then, even if he didn't obtain the Legacy of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, he could absolutely use those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to restore his cultivation and even continue to enhance his cultivation power.

However, entering the Black Tortoise Secret Realm requires being led by the people of the three families, which poses a bit of a conundrum.

He first offended Liu Chen from the Liu Family and then killed more than a dozen Zhou Family experts, including Zhou He, thus leaving only the Xie Family, the strongest among the three families, possibly willing to lead him into the Black Tortoise Secret Realm.

Thinking of this, Wang Ruoxie's mind suddenly conjured up the image of Xie Yuya.

"I wonder if this Sentimental Young Master would be willing to lead me into the Black Tortoise Secret Realm."

Wang Ruoxie thought quietly to himself.

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