Chapter 8

Clang!

The long sword hummed softly and pierced through the air!

A full nine sword shadows flickered!

All of them landed on the wall not far away.

The house shook.

The incredibly sturdy wall actually crumbled directly!

Pale yellow light shone in.

Taking shape amidst the slight dust and smoke.

"So strong!"

Meng Zhangqing subconsciously gripped the long sword in his hand.

One must know that this was a sect building, made of quite hard materials.

He remembered that yesterday he could only pierce through it, leaving sword marks.

But now, it had directly collapsed!

And he hadn't even used his full strength.

It was just a casual slash!

"The increase in cultivation base is part of the reason, but the more important factor is the Sword Momentum!"

Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.

Sword Momentum is a profound power.

With Sword Momentum, the power of any sword technique will be amplified.

Specifically, it depends on the grade of the sword technique.

"Can I challenge the Opening Aperture Realm now?"

Meng Zhangqing looked at the long sword in his hand.

Above Pulse Forging is Opening Aperture.

So what is Opening Aperture?

The human body has many apertures and mysterious gates, called Yuan Apertures.

Yuan Apertures contain Yuan Blood, which is innate blood with extraordinary power.

After absorbing it, all functions of the physical body will undergo a qualitative transformation!

It is not something the Pulse Forging Realm can compare to.

But with Sword Momentum, Meng Zhangqing felt he should be able to face a martial artist who had just entered the Opening Aperture Realm.

"Next, I will cultivate with peace of mind and strive to reach the Opening Aperture Realm as soon as possible!"

Meng Zhangqing sheathed his sword.

A bright light appeared in his eyes.

Only by breaking through to the Opening Aperture Realm would he have the qualifications to enter the Inner Sect!

"Cultivate!"

He turned and went to the room next door.

In the Outer Sect, if one has money, one can rent a large courtyard.

There is no need to squeeze in with others.

Time flies like an arrow.

Soon, half a month passed.

The loud bell chime once again echoed throughout the territory of the Profound Heaven Sect.

It was soul-shaking.

At this time, many people were running toward the depths of the Outer Sect.

Because today was the end of the month.

It was also the day the Puppet Gorge opened.

The Profound Heaven Sect's requirements for disciples could be said to be extremely strict.

For an Outer Sect disciple to enter the Inner Sect.

Merely becoming an Opening Aperture Realm martial artist is not enough.

One also needs to pass through the Puppet Gorge!

The gorge is not long, only about three hundred meters.

But inside, there are many, many humanoid puppets arranged.

The further one goes, the stronger they become.

It is said that at the very end, there are even Level 2 puppets comparable to the Opening Aperture Realm!

Over the years.

Many Outer Sect disciples, despite having become Opening Aperture Realm martial artists, were still blocked by the gorge and could not enter the Inner Sect.

They would spend a year or two, or even longer, honing themselves before they could pass.

The Profound Heaven Sect actually has many Outer Sect disciples, after all, it is one of the few Grade 2 sects in the Tianling Continent!

A rough estimate puts the number at tens of thousands.

Because of this.

Every once in a while, Opening Aperture Realm martial artists appear.

For example, today.

In front of the Puppet Gorge, which exuded a cold aura, three figures were standing.

All of them were Opening Aperture Realm martial artists from the Outer Sect.

Their strength was at the first level.

"Do you think these three can make it through today?"

Many people were watching from a distance, and someone asked.

"They should be able to. These three seem to have broken through to the Opening Aperture Realm a year ago, so they must be well-prepared."

Someone answered immediately.

Hearing the discussion of the crowd.

The three puffed out their chests slightly.

A look of confidence appeared on their faces.

Indeed, with a year of preparation and accumulation, they also believed they could pass!

The Inner Sect!

That is where the true elites of the sect reside!

Possessing the true martial path!

"Who will go first?"

The Outer Sect Elder said slowly.

He was advanced in age.

There was even a hint of twilight on him.

Looking at the three, his eyes were calm and undisturbed.

"I'll go first!"

One of them said first.

He was burly, carrying a large saber, and stepped into the gorge.

For a moment, everyone looked at him with anticipation.

In the elegant room.

A tall figure sat cross-legged.

He was shirtless.

Revealing strong, yet not exaggerated muscles.

The lines were quite perfect.

It was Meng Zhangqing.

Today was already the fifteenth day of his closed-door cultivation!

The surroundings were filled with bottles and jars.

It was evident he had used many resources.

And his aura, compared to before, had also increased significantly!

It had almost reached the limit of the Pulse Forging Realm!

At a certain moment!

A cracking sound suddenly came from within Meng Zhangqing's body.

Like a bottleneck breaking!

It could be clearly felt.

Every second, Meng Zhangqing's aura was rising frantically!

It could even be said to be surging!

As if breaking free from shackles!

Roaring across the wilderness!

Whoosh!

Dozens of breaths later.

Meng Zhangqing slowly opened his eyes.

There was an intense sense of oppression in his gaze!

This was a manifestation brought about by the increase in strength!

"Finally... the Opening Aperture Realm!"

Meng Zhangqing exhaled softly.

A smile appeared on his face.

Although this half-month of closed-door cultivation was dull, the result was gratifying!

He sensed the situation inside his body.

His blood was like mercury, thick and full of vitality, his meridians were wide and flexible, and his muscles had become even denser.

At this moment, whether it was strength, speed, or other aspects, he had received a terrifying increase of more than ten times!

Especially in his right hand.

The first Yuan Aperture was wide open, and pure Yuan Blood was constantly flowing out, permeating his limbs, bones, and his entire body!