Chapter 1274: Lingshu Sacred Spring! Why Have You Grown So Weak?

Soaking in the Lingshu Sacred Spring is a reward granted only to contestants who achieve a perfect record in the same-tier challenge matches of the Sacred Grounds Exchange Tournament.

Across the entire Noah Sacred Grounds, only Xu Jingming, Raymond, and Ye Lan possess this qualification.

At nine o'clock at night, after the banquet ended.

Lu Yunji, Yuli, and the others returned to the contestants' villa district.

Xu Jingming, however, made plans with Ye Lan and Raymond to go together to the Lingshu Sacred Spring.

After flying for more than ten minutes, the three finally arrived near the Lingshu Sacred Spring.

On the ground lay a milky-white spring pool with a diameter exceeding two thousand meters.

The water was not an ordinary liquid, but a spiritual essence condensed from highly concentrated yuan energy.

The surface of the spring steamed with seven-colored auroras, countless tiny light particles leaping across it like reflected stars.

Around the pool stood 108 celestial jade pillars, their surfaces inscribed with ancient runes.

They continuously drew energy from beneath the earth and channeled it into the spring.

Even before entering the spring, Xu Jingming and the others felt overwhelming comfort the moment they arrived nearby.

"Welcome to the Lingshu Sacred Spring, honored guests."

A holographic elder in a plain white robe appeared before Xu Jingming and the others, his voice flowing like a clear spring:

"I am Morin, the Spring Guardian, here to explain the guidelines."

"Thank you, Elder," Xu Jingming and the others said respectfully at once.

This elder was likely a sub-entity of the Lingshu Sacred Grounds' intelligent lifeform.

Such intelligent lifeforms had existed for an extremely long time.

Calling him "Elder" was not inappropriate.

"The Lingshu Sacred Spring is one of the foundational pillars of our Lingshu Empire."

Morin's voice carried solemnity: "The spring originates from the earth's core yuan vein, purified through thirty-six rituals, possessing divine effects that cleanse the marrow and remove impurities, strengthening the bloodline."

You three have three days of soaking time; it is best to enter fully nude, as absorption is more effective that way.

However, be especially careful: once you feel your absorption has reached its limit, stop immediately, rest briefly, then continue."

As he spoke, the elder waved his hand lightly, and a passage written in the Universal Cosmic Script appeared before them.

"This is the breathing technique to help you absorb the sacred spring more effectively."

The passage was not long—only a few hundred characters.

Xu Jingming and the others scanned it once and memorized it instantly.

"These 108 jade pillars are the chambers for absorbing the sacred spring."

Your tokens correspond to pillars 77, 78, and 79 respectively.

Place your token against the pillar to open the chamber and enter for cultivation."

The elder added one final explanation, then dissolved into the air.

"I'm pillar 77. What about you two?"

Raymond looked at his aquamarine token and said.

"I'm 78."

"I'm 79."

Xu Jingming and Ye Lan spoke in turn.

"Haha, then I'll go first. See you in three days."

Raymond laughed heartily and stepped first into pillar 77.

The pillar was enormous—even his three-meter-wide frame could enter easily.

"Sister Ye, I'll go too."

"Mm, go ahead."

After bidding farewell to Ye Lan, Xu Jingming, token in hand, entered pillar 78 as well.

Inside the pillar was a circular space about ten meters in diameter, arranged like a bathhouse.

At its center lay a milky-white spring radiating dense yuan energy.

"This is the Lingshu Sacred Spring."

Xu Jingming stood at the edge of the milky spring and shed his clothes without hesitation.

Soon, a near-perfect male form emerged gradually through the mist of the sacred spring.

His muscle definition was sculpted, each fiber brimming with explosive power.

Broad shoulders tapered into a perfect inverted triangle, his abdominal muscles arranged like finely carved armor.

But most striking was the long shadow cast beneath the light.

A proportionally astonishing silhouette extending from between his legs.

Casting upon the mist-wreathed ground a silhouette capable of making countless women's hearts race...

Splash splash splash~~~

The white spiritual liquid of the sacred spring rippled slightly as Xu Jingming stepped in.

The warm, soothing essence enveloped every inch of his skin as if alive.

Countless fine threads of energy pierced his pores, reaching straight to his bone marrow.

"This is the true depth of the Lingshu Sacred Grounds—truly extraordinary..."

Xu Jingming could clearly feel every cell in his body rejoicing, frantically absorbing the spring's yuan energy.

He also sensed the fatigue accumulated from hunting beasts in the trial zone melting away like snow.

Hidden injuries in his muscles were being repaired one by one.

At the same time, the demonic bloodline—the most critical component of the Purple Nightmare Demon Body—was undergoing a subtle transformation.

It was becoming purer and stronger.

"It seems the Holy Spring's strengthening effect on bloodlines is better than I imagined."

Xu Jingming's eyes flickered slightly.

He immediately began guiding the enhanced energy flow within his body according to the breathing technique recorded in the scripture.

Gradually, he entered a mysterious state.

His body continuously absorbed the Holy Spring, strengthening itself...

At the same time, the members of the Noah Holy Land had arrived at the contestants' villa district.

"Yunji, wait."

Lu Yunji had just reached her own door when a soft voice called out to her.

It was Yuli; she had followed her up without Lu Yunji noticing.

"What? What's up?" Lu Yunji raised her willow-browed eyebrows.

"Nothing important—just wanted to chat with you. I wonder if you'd be willing."

Yuli spoke softly, her eyes, usually filled with seduction, now unusually clear.

"Chat?"

After a moment's hesitation, Lu Yunji opened her door: "Come in."

Inside the villa, she skillfully poured herself a glass of juice and brewed a cup of flower tea for Yuli.

"It seems you haven't forgotten my preferences."

Looking at the steaming flower tea before her, Yuli smiled sweetly.

"Cut the flattery. Speak—what do you want to talk about?"

Lu Yunji sniffed.

In the past, she and Yuli had indeed been close—arguably the best of friends.

But that was all in the past; now, they were rivals.

"It's about Xu Jingming."

Yuli lifted her teacup, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lu Yunji:

"Have you noticed that Sister Lan and Xu Jingming have been getting closer lately?"

"Sister Lan was the one who brought Xu Jingming over from the primitive planet— isn't it natural for them to be close?"

Lu Yunji fell silent for a moment before speaking, her voice unconsciously lowering.

"Is that so?"

Yuli suddenly let out a light laugh and leaned back against the sofa.

In that instant, her entire aura shifted once more.

Her beautiful eyes shimmered, returning to their usual alluring, seductive charm.

"Is that the excuse you've made for yourself?"

Her red lips parted, her voice laced with teasing, "Lu Jiejie, when did you become so weak?"