Chapter 11: Breaking Through the Extreme Realm

Leaving the small courtyard, Xu Ping'an headed straight for the Sword Transformation Pool.

The elder from before had already said that he just needed to go to the Sword Transformation Pool, and someone would take him inside.

Soon, Xu Ping'an arrived at the location of the Sword Transformation Pool.

The so-called Sword Transformation Pool is a unique Spirit Pool within the Beichen Sword Sect that contains Sword Qi.

These Spirit Pools are filled with an immensely strong Spirit Qi, mixed with very strong Sword Qi.

Even Second Rank strongmen find it difficult to withstand this terrifying Sword Qi. Forcibly absorbing it would result in the Sword Qi tearing apart their meridians.

Therefore, the Sword Transformation Pool of the Beichen Sword Sect is not easily opened to disciples, even elite disciples.

However, these Spirit Pools containing extremely strong Sword Qi are the best material for Xu Ping'an to break through the Extreme Realm.

"Without a token, entry to the Sword Transformation Pool is not allowed," said the old man guarding the Sword Transformation Pool indifferently upon seeing Xu Ping'an.

"Greetings, Elder. I am Xu Ping'an. I have obtained the Sect Leader's permission to enter the Sword Transformation Pool," Xu Ping'an replied with a smile.

"You are Xu Ping'an? A mere Ninth Layer of the Qi and Blood Realm dares to enter the Sword Transformation Pool, seeking death?" The old man guarding the Sword Transformation Pool glanced at Xu Ping'an, his eyebrows immediately furrowing.

Xu Ping'an didn't mind and simply smiled without answering.

"Since the Sect Leader has permitted it, you may enter," the elder said, his brows furrowed deeply as he then opened the large gate at the side.

Xu Ping'an did not hesitate and stepped into the cave.

The Sword Transformation Pool was located in the inner depths of the Beichen Sword Sect's mountain gate, with this as the only entrance.

The old man guarding the Sword Transformation Pool was not weak, having reached the Sixth Layer Realm of the Fourth Rank.

Naturally, Xu Ping'an would not provoke such a strongman.

Upon entering the cave, Xu Ping'an immediately felt a surge of extremely rich Spirit Qi.

This Spirit Qi was so concentrated that it turned into liquid form, creating a mist that filled the entire cave.

However, this rich Spirit Qi was also filled with extremely strong Sword Qi which was very sharp.

Xu Ping'an merely took a slight breath of it and the sharp Sword Qi tore through his meridians.

"Indeed, extremely sharp, it seems I have come to the right place," Xu Ping'an instantly rejoiced.

He didn't care at all about the injury to his meridians.

The Chaotic Reversal Scripture was inherently defiant of natural order; such sharp Sword Qi could also be devoured.

Thus, Xu Ping'an continued to walk deeper into the cave. As he progressed, the Spirit Qi became increasingly dense, and the Sword Qi became sharper.

Before long, Xu Ping'an saw a huge cave in the belly of the mountain.

Embedded in the walls of this cave were several Luminous Pearls, illuminating the entirety.

At the center of the cave, there was a huge pool, filled with liquid that was brimming with incredibly strong energy.

"Is this the Sword Transformation Pool?" Xu Ping'an recognized the pool at a glance.

He found that the liquid in these pools was actually formed from liquefied Spirit Qi.

"Spirit Qi so dense that it liquifies? Could it be that there's a Spirit Stone Vein beneath the Beichen Sword Sect, and at least a Superior Grade one at that!" Xu Ping'an's expression changed as he guessed in his heart.

Without a Spirit Stone Vein, how could the Spirit Qi be dense enough to liquify.

"And this Sword Qi, it seems to contain a trace of the meaning of the Dao, likely left by an Eighth Rank strongman of the Heavenly Human Realm, though it's ancient. Otherwise, not to mention Second Rank, even Third Rank or Fourth Rank couldn't withstand it," Xu Ping'an muttered to himself.

Once an Eighth Rank Strongman had left Sword Intent here, coupled with the presence of a Spirit Stone Vein.

No wonder the Beichen Sword Sect chose to establish itself here!

Xu Ping'an didn't think further but directly jumped into the pool.

He aimed to use this Sword Qi and Spirit Qi to break through the Extreme Realm of Qi-Blood and reach the legendary Realm.

To break through the Extreme Realm, there was only one method - destroy and rebuild, continuously destroying and rebuilding, to dig out one's potential and break through the limits of Qi-Blood.

"Ah!"

As he leapt into the pool, Xu Ping'an immediately felt a terrifying surge of spiritual energy and Sword Qi invade his body, ruthlessly tearing through his flesh and meridians.

This tearing pain was so intense that even Xu Ping'an couldn't help but let out a roar.

In terms of pain, it was no less than when Wang Tianyu and the others had extracted his spine while he was still alive.

Xu Ping'an forcefully endured the pain, not allowing himself to faint.

He continuously circulated the Chaotic Reversal Scripture, using the powerful spiritual energy to repair his own flesh and meridians.

As the Sword Qi tore through him, he healed!

Over and over again!

Xu Ping'an was in unbearable pain, nearly fainting several times.

But whenever he thought of the hatred he bore, he would instantly become alert again.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

"Break for me!"

Xu Ping'an roared as, after innumerable cycles of tearing and healing, an extremely terrifying aura burst forth from him.

His Qi-Blood was like a tiger, emitting a fearsomely powerful roar.

"Qi-Blood like a tiger! A Realm Breakthrough! Qi-Blood tenth layer!" Xu Ping'an instantly rejoiced.

That's right, he had broken through the Extreme Realm's first layer, reaching the Qi-Blood Realm's tenth layer.

At this moment, his power of Qi-Blood had doubled in strength compared to the ninth layer of the Qi-Blood Realm.

"The Chaotic Reversal Scripture really can break through the Extreme Realm, again!"

Having broken through the first layer of the Extreme Realm, Xu Ping'an's confidence surged instantly.

He began to crazily absorb the Sword Qi and spiritual energy again, walking deeper into the pool's water to force a faster breakthrough.

The closer he got to the deeper parts of the pool, the more terrifying the Sword Qi became, and the thicker the spiritual energy was.

The flesh and meridians of Xu Ping'an became stronger after breaking through the Extreme Realm, and needed even stronger Sword Qi to tear through them.

And so, Xu Ping'an once again endured inhuman pain.

Five more days passed.

Xu Ping'an's entire body emitted a blood-red glow, his Qi-Blood penetrating his body, which was the sign of the Extreme Realm's second layer.

"Eleventh layer of the Qi-Blood Realm, one more breakthrough and I will reach the twelfth layer, the legendary peak of the Extreme Realm." Xu Ping'an muttered to himself, his eyes sharp.

However, at this moment, the damage caused by the Sword Qi from the Sword Transformation Pool had become limited, and it seemed not quite enough for breaking through to the third layer of the Extreme Realm.

This made Xu Ping'an somewhat unwilling to accept it.

Without the Sword Transformation Pool, achieving further breakthroughs would be even harder in the future.

...

"Has Xu Ping'an been in there for eight days already?"

Outside the Sword Transformation Pool, Wang Tianyu's brows were deeply furrowed.

Eight days had passed, and the guy hadn't come out yet.

"Yes, eight days, Wang Senior Brother, when do we act?" Li Tianyuan's brows were also tightly knit.

"We should not delay any longer, let's do it now, but you know what to say afterward," Wang Tianyu said.

"Don't worry, the token was stolen by me, it has nothing to do with anyone else. Xu Ping'an killed my brother, I seek revenge for my brother, and I am willing to accept the punishment," Li Tianyuan said with a resolute look in his eyes.

Xu Ping'an had killed his brother, and even if it cost him his life, he would make Xu Ping'an pay!

"Good, this is the poison given by Young Master Hou, a Second Rank Superior Grade Bone Dissolving Pill. Throw this elixir into the Sword Transformation Pool, it will instantly turn him into a pool of blood, you won't need to make a move yourself," Wang Tianyu said sinisterly.

"Fine!" Li Tianyuan took the elixir and immediately walked towards the Sword Transformation Pool.

Watching Li Tianyuan, who was showing the token and smoothly entering the interior of the Sword Transformation Pool, Wang Tianyu's eyes were dark and ominous: "Xu Ping'an, with the Second Rank Superior Grade Bone Dissolving Pill, I want to see if you can still not die!"