After a long while, the terrifying aura that filled the space gradually dissipated, and the violent energy emanating from Wang Ruoxie also subsided and concealed itself.

He slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing in his gaze.

"Meridian Passage Realm Fifth Layer."

Wang Ruoxie slowly uttered these words. After refining that Blood Bodhi, not only did his cultivation fully recover, but he also broke through three minor realms consecutively, even leaping a layer to reach the Meridian Passage Realm Fifth Layer of the Middle Stage.

Moreover, his bloodline tier had once again transformed and ascended, reaching the Third Grade Celestial Level.

This breakthrough greatly elevated his cultivation, making him at least dozens of times stronger than before.

With his current strength, he estimated that even against a typical Late Stage Meridian Passage Realm opponent, he would have the strength to fight. If he used the Blood Burning Secret Technique or the Blood Fusion Forbidden Technique, he could completely defeat or even kill them.

"Zhou Wuji, if you, like Liu Chen, really intend to make a move against me, I won't let you live either."

From the moment he saw Zhou Wuji, he sensed a cold killing intent in the other's gaze.

In the past, he might not have been able to contend with Zhou Wuji, who had a Sixth Layer Meridian Passage Realm cultivation, but now he was confident enough to defeat or even kill him.

Although Zhou Wuji wanted to kill him because he had slain Zhou He and several other Zhou Family experts, it was Zhou He and his group who attacked first, so fundamentally, he had not done wrong.

And Zhou Wuji seeking revenge for Zhou He and others was understandable, but he would not sit by and wait for death; who lives or dies will depend on skill.

Bending down, Wang Ruoxie searched Liu Chen's body briefly and then took out a Jade Talisman shining with a faint yellow light.

"Just as I thought."

After examining the Jade Talisman, Wang Ruoxie confirmed his previous suspicion.

Liu Chen had just said that if he were killed, the arrays within the Secret Realm would annihilate him. It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't entirely true either.

This Jade Talisman was likely specially linked to the Black Tortoise Secret Realm. If Liu Chen had crushed it before being killed, Wang Ruoxie might indeed have been annihilated by the Secret Realm's arrays.

But his speed was simply too fast. Liu Chen didn't even have the chance to crush the talisman before being blasted to death.

Of course, Wang Ruoxie knew the primary function of the talisman was not just for survival; otherwise, Liu Chen could have crushed it and used the array to kill him.

After taking all the Storage Pouches from Liu Chen and others, Wang Ruoxie left the cave.

Without any hesitation, he followed the route on the animal skin and hurried towards the Inheritance Land at full speed.

The Inheritance Land was about a hundred miles from where Wang Ruoxie was in the dense forest. With his current speed, it wouldn't take much time.

Moments later, he arrived at a wide clearing with a vast shimmering lake not far ahead.

Spiritual Mist swirled above the lake, and even standing on the distant shore, one could feel an incredibly dense Spiritual Qi wafting through the air.

In the center of the lake, a massive figure was vaguely visible, looking from afar like a gigantic tortoise.

"So this is the Inheritance Land."

Wang Ruoxie murmured and then stepped towards the lake.

By now, many people had gathered around the lake's shores, and figures continued to arrive through the air.

Wang Ruoxie scanned the crowd. They were all the same people who had entered the Black Tortoise Secret Realm with him, including members from the three major families like Xie Yuya and Zhou Wuji.

"Senior Sister Xueyao isn't here."

Frowning slightly, Wang Ruoxie did not see Xueyao among the crowd.

"Brother Wang, you've come too."

At that moment, Xie Yuya noticed Wang Ruoxie and greeted him with a faint smile.

"Yes."

Wang Ruoxie nodded with a smile and then asked, "Brother Xie, have you seen my Senior Sister?"

Hearing Wang Ruoxie's words, Xie Yuya pondered for a moment and replied, "I have indeed encountered your Senior Sister, but she didn't travel with me, and she seemed to be acting strangely."

Wang Ruoxie frowned at this. Did Senior Sister encounter something unusual?

"Don't worry too much. Your Senior Sister's cultivation has not only broken through to the Meridian Passage Realm but has also reached the Late Stage, Meridian Passage Seventh Layer."

Xie Yuya continued, "With her current strength, even I might not be her match, so she should be fine."

"What... Senior Sister not only broke through to the Meridian Passage Realm but also reached the Seventh Layer?"

Wang Ruoxie's eyes trembled with shock.

Before entering the Black Tortoise Secret Realm, Xueyao only had an Innate Realm Ninth Layer cultivation. In less than half a day, she reached the Meridian Passage Seventh Layer, two minor realms higher than him.

It seemed Xueyao had encountered an extraordinary opportunity in the Black Tortoise Secret Realm, even greater than the Blood Bodhi he obtained.

Given this, he breathed a sigh of relief. With a Seventh Layer Meridian Passage Realm cultivation and Xueyao's talent, her battle power would be far beyond an ordinary Late Stage Meridian Passage Realm, enough for self-defense.

But he couldn't understand why Xueyao didn't come to the Inheritance Land with everyone else.

"I hope Senior Sister doesn't miss the time to leave."

Wang Ruoxie thought to himself.

Finding Xueyao now seems impossible. Although the Black Tortoise Secret Realm isn't vast, it spans tens of thousands of miles, and finding her alone would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

So he could only wait to meet Xueyao at the Secret Realm's exit in ten days.

"Wang Ruoxie!"

At this moment, the Zhou Family, including Zhou Wuji, looked at Wang Ruoxie with icy eyes, emitting intense killing intent.

Even the Liu Family looked at Wang Ruoxie with unfriendly eyes. Though unaware that Liu Chen and others had perished at Wang Ruoxie's hands, they had heard from Liu Chen that he had humiliated their family before.

Furthermore, Wang Ruoxie noticed that those outside the Zhou and Liu Families looked at him with unusual gazes, containing a faint hint of killing intent.

"Brother Wang, do you have a grudge against the Zhou and Liu Families?"

Xie Yuya looked at Wang Ruoxie with surprise and asked.

"Yes, when I was in Black Tortoise City, I killed Zhou He and others."

Wang Ruoxie nodded and replied.

"No wonder. Zhou Wuji and Liu Chen had declared earlier that anyone who could kill you would not need to surrender any gains from the Secret Realm."

Xie Yuya said with understanding.

"I see."

A cold glint flashed in Wang Ruoxie's eyes. He wondered why those not from the Zhou or Liu Families were hostile towards him; it turns out greed moves people.

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