In the quiet environment by the lake, Li Chou was fully absorbed in the cultivation of the "Blade of Despair". His eyes were as deep as the abyss, and his heart was filled with the desire for power and the fear of darkness. He began to recall those painful experiences, trying to transform them into power, and then understood the meaning of this forbidden technique.
Li Chou closed his eyes and slowly operated the dark aura in his body, gradually entering a meditative state. It was as if his consciousness had traveled through time and space in an instant, returning to those moments of suffocating despair. Each fragment was as clear as a knife cut, and along with the pain in his heart, he felt the core power needed for the "Blade of Despair" - pain.
As these emotions surged, his aura fluctuated, and his dark aura became thicker and thicker. Li Chou felt that a force was condensing within him, as if it was about to explode.
During his meditation, Li Chou continuously tried to materialize these emotions. He slowly raised his hand, and a faint black light flickered in the center of his hand, seemingly simulating the form of the "Blade of Despair". As his inner despair increased, the dark power gradually formed a blurring blade, and the outline of the blade became clearer and clearer in his mind.
At this moment, Li Chou suddenly felt an intense pain, the dark spirit root in his body was responding to the despair in his heart, and the pain struck the depths of his heart, causing him to roar out. Every inch of his body trembled as if he was being consumed by darkness.
At this moment, Li Chuan realized that despair was not only a source of pain, but also a source of strength. That endless pain in his heart began to metamorphose into a strong urge and desire. He no longer feared the pain, but rather accepted the feeling and allowed it to guide him towards a deeper darkness.
As this emotion shifted, Li Qi's consciousness became clearer and clearer. He understood that only through great despair could he maximize the power of the Blade of Despair. He began to search for that sense of loss and pain deep inside his heart, repeatedly recalling every moment of despair and letting them converge into a powerful force.
After several days of cultivation, Li Chou finally realized the "Blade of Despair". When he once again activated his Darkness Aura, the Darkness Blade in his hand shone with a dazzling light, as if it was carrying his endless pain and despair. Li Chou felt a never-before-seen power surging through his body, and the despair and power within him reached a new level.
At this moment, Li Chou realized that this forbidden technique was not only a symbol of power, but also a proof of his growth and transformation. He was no longer that lonely and helpless teenager, but a strong man who was searching for power in the darkness.
After practicing for a few days, Li Chuan felt that his strength had increased dramatically, and the secret realm had been opened for many days. He stood at the edge of the lake and gazed into the distance, thinking in his heart, "I don't know how much longer the secret realm will last, I have to hurry up."
Li Chuan violently stopped in his tracks, and the sight in front of him caused him to slightly condense his complexion. A dozen or so corpses were lying horizontally on the ground in front of him, the blood had not yet dried, and the pungent smell of blood still filled the air. Those cultivators' clothes were shattered and their deaths were miserable, as if they had experienced an extremely grueling fight.
"It seems like a not-so-small battle just took place here."Li Chou whispered to himself, his eyes scanning the surroundings, his vigilance suddenly rising. He gently approached a few corpses, carefully examining their costumes and wounds. From these clues, Li Chou could surmise that these people came from different forces, and there were even some Yin Underworld cultivators with notable strength.
The wounds on these corpses were mixed, some had their limbs chopped off by sharp weapons, while others had their torsos directly blasted to pieces by a violent force. Li Chou crouched down and lightly touched his fingertips to the remaining traces of battle on one of the corpses, sensing the remnants of a strong murderous aura and Shadow Spirit Power, as if the tearing had not yet completely dissipated.
"It seems that the danger of this secret realm is greater than I expected."Li Chou stood up, his gaze turning to the faintly visible hovering palace in front of him, a cold light flashing in his eyes. "I'm afraid that these people are fighting for some kind of supreme treasure and ended up losing all of their troops."
Li Chuan crouched down, his gaze calmly scanning around the corpses. His fingers gently slid across the waist of the corpse with extremely skillful movements. A moment later, his hand stopped on the hand of a cultivator, where a dull and lightless storage ring was worn. The corners of Li Chou's mouth hooked up slightly as he gently removed the ring, secretly pondering in his heart, "These people died so gruesomely, perhaps there will be something useful in the ring."
With a thought in his mind, his spiritual energy seeped into the ring, and he instantly sensed the space inside the ring. Although this storage ring was not large, it did store quite a few things inside. A few bottles of pills, a dagger with quite a spiritual aura, as well as some spirit stones, talismans, and other items. Li Chou sighed softly and took out the useful items before putting the ring away casually and continuing to grope for the other corpses.
As he moved, he looked around vigilantly, fearing that there were other cultivators ambushing him in the shadows. After searching through several corpses, Li Chuan obtained a total of three storage rings, which contained several bottles of healing pills and some resources for cultivation. He nodded with satisfaction, although these items were not considered precious, they might be of some use in the secret realm.
Li Chou got up and gently stroked a storage ring, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes, "Since they don't need these things anymore, I'll just laugh it off."
After Li Chou packed up the loot, he immediately operated the Shadow Escape Step, his body flickering like a ghost as he swiftly moved towards the palace in the center of the secret realm. His heart was filled with a sense of urgency, both to explore deeper secrets and to obtain as many resources and power as possible before the secret realm closed.
As the Shadow Escape Steps operated, the surrounding scenery continued to blur, and Li Chuan's body was as light and swift as a shadow in the darkness. The further to the center he went, the darkness became thicker and thicker, and the air was filled with a palpitating sense of oppression. He knew that there might be more foreign beasts, strong enemies, and even some unpredictable crises hidden there.
With the help of the Shadow Escape Steps, Li Chou passed through the desolate ruins at an extremely fast speed, and in his ears, he could vaguely hear the wind whistling and occasionally a few low growls. He was secretly vigilant in his heart, ready to deal with possible dangers.
Not long after, a magnificent palace was vaguely visible ahead, towering majestically in the midst of a darkness, emitting a mysterious light. Li Chou stopped and carefully observed his surroundings, sensing the strong aura and forbidden aura emanating from within the palace. His heart was filled with anticipation and some apprehension.
"Is this the palace in the center of the secret realm? I wonder what exactly is hidden inside."Li Chou thought darkly, then he took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the palace, ready to uncover the secrets of this palace.