Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Main Hall.

Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan had just returned to the sect and immediately reported the matter of the relic to Zhou Dongfei.

Of course, more importantly, they discussed the arrangements for Wang Junze's cultivation.

Zhou Dongfei didn't beat around the bush, he directly said, "In the relic, your gains were tremendous. Your cultivation is actually very close to Refining Spirit now, and breaking through isn't too difficult… I have two suggestions for you, you can choose either one."

"Please guide me, Master."

With a slight bow, Wang Junze seriously inquired.

"The first, and also the simplest way, is to temporarily give up on Sword Dao practice, focus entirely on breaking through. I will provide you with ample resources. With your talent, you'll surely break through to Refining Spirit quickly within ten days, or at most a month!"

Zhou Dongfei slowly replied.

"What about the other option?"

Wang Junze asked again.

Wang Junze was actually not very satisfied with this method of breakthrough. If he simply wanted to break through, he could do it himself, without even needing much resources. After all, the legacy from the relic and refining the Profound Ice Sword brought him great benefits, and he didn't lack accumulation.

"Enter the Sword Pool!"

Looking at Wang Junze, Zhou Dongfei softly said, "Slow down the breakthrough speed, continue to refine your Sword Intent, polish your Sword Dao to the extreme, break the limits, and attempt to break through to Refining Spirit in the most perfect state!"

"What is the Sword Pool?"

Slightly stunned, Wang Junze asked in confusion.

"The Sword Pool is a unique cultivation sacred land of our sect," Luo Qingxuan explained, "Similar to the Ice Cave in the relic, it's specifically for honing Sword Intent. Although it's not life-threatening, the cultivation process will be extremely painful and arduous."

After a pause, Luo Qingxuan continued, "It is precisely because of this that, generally speaking, true disciples of the sect are only punished to cultivate in the Sword Pool for mistakes."

"..."

Is this even a humane thing to say?

I haven't done anything wrong.

"Everyone wants something different." Zhou Dongfei softly said, "If you just want to be an ordinary true disciple and feel that Heaven-Stepping cultivation is enough, then with your talent, you can easily achieve that."

"But if you want to become a true powerhouse, you must work ten or a hundred times harder than others!"

"Destiny is in your own hands, no one can make the decision for you."

Pointing at Luo Qingxuan, Zhou Dongfei continued, "Not just you, any disciple in our sect, even Qingxuan… I have never interfered with any of their choices."

Hearing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but roll his eyes internally.

And you call this not interfering with choices?

The words have come to this point, do I have any other choice?

Admit that I'm a coward who fears pain and has no ambition?!

"Alright, you don't need to say anymore. Can't I just enter the Sword Pool?"

Spreading his hands with some helplessness, Wang Junze said with a bitter smile.

"Haha, it's good that you have such awareness."

Nodding with satisfaction, Zhou Dongfei laughed heartily.

In fact, he had never intended to give Wang Junze two choices, he was just tricking him into making the choice himself.

"I'll accompany you."

Looking at Wang Junze, Luo Qingxuan suddenly said, "I am also about to break through to Heaven-Stepping. If luck is on our side… perhaps we can break through together."

"??? "

At this, the smile on Zhou Dongfei's face instantly disappeared.

"Qingxuan, what are you going to the Sword Pool for?" Zhou Dongfei furrowed his brows and sternly rebuked, "Don't be reckless, just focus on cultivating properly, don't rush for quick results!"

"Why do I not find it reckless?"

In the midst of the conversation, a cold voice suddenly came from behind, showing no respect at all to Zhou Dongfei, the Sect Leader Zhenren.

"Master!"

Upon hearing the voice, a smile immediately appeared on Luo Qingxuan's face as she softly spoke.

"Greetings, Elder Luo!"

Feeling a slight jolt in his heart, Wang Junze hastily bowed in greeting.

During the entrance ceremony back then, he had seen Luo Bingyun and knew that she was not only Luo Qingxuan's master but was also of very high status, reportedly second only to Zhou Dongfei in the entire Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Glancing coldly at Zhou Dongfei, Luo Bingyun then turned her gaze to Luo Qingxuan and said sternly, "In the relic, you lost to Wang Junze, and now he is going to the Sword Pool to cultivate, what reason do you have not to strive harder?"

"..."

Seeing Luo Bingyun's severe expression, Luo Qingxuan couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

Although she had a very good relationship with her master, whenever her master put on a stern face, Luo Qingxuan was always somewhat afraid.

"Yes, Master, your teachings are right!"

"Luo Bingyun, Qingxuan is already outstanding, don't be too strict with her," Zhou Dongfei interjected with some headache, "She's just been through a life-and-death battle, let her rest for a while and adjust before thinking about a breakthrough."

"Hasn't Wang Junze just been through a life-and-death battle as well? From what I see, his battles were more numerous and fierce than Qingxuan's, why haven't you let him rest for a while?" Luo Bingyun countered coldly, not batting an eye.

"..."

These words indeed left Zhou Dongfei at a loss for words for a moment.

He knew very well at the time, that whether it was in the relic or later under the Deserters' siege, the battles Wang Junze went through were much fiercer.

But… is it really the same?

"It's settled then, you two will enter the Sword Pool together tomorrow!" Luo Bingyun made the decision straight away, giving Zhou Dongfei no chance to object.

"Luo Bingyun, am I the Sect Leader or are you the Sect Leader?"

Frustrated, Zhou Dongfei couldn't help but exclaim.

"Is Qingxuan your disciple or mine?" Luo Bingyun said, completely unconcerned with Zhou Dongfei's attitude.

"..."

"You manage your disciple, I manage mine, is there a problem?" Luo Bingyun said again, "If you're unwilling, you could let Wang Junze not enter the Sword Pool, but Qingxuan must go to reflect properly."

"..."

"You two, go on now."

With a moment of silence, Zhou Dongfei instructed in annoyance.

Neither Wang Junze nor Luo Qingxuan dared to argue with Zhou Dongfei, so they immediately left the hall obediently.

"Senior Sister Luo, does your master… always speak to the Sect Leader like this?"

Outside the hall, Wang Junze couldn't help but ask.

Luo Bingyun's aura was truly overpowering, appearing not to regard Zhou Dongfei, the Sect Leader, at all; it was quite outrageous.

"Shh, keep your voice down!"

Pulling Wang Junze a little further away, Luo Qingxuan then explained, "They've always been like this. It is said that the Sect Leader and my master were once Dao companions, but later, for some reason, they separated."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze finally understood, no wonder the two interacted this way, it made sense now.

However… Luo Qingxuan's name and Luo Bingyun's name are so similar.

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