The Xuan Valley was bustling with activity, and the courtyard in the Tianwu Clan was no different.
Because of the appearance of martial essence in the first and second levels, the crowd outside could not contain their shock.
However, at the present moment, they were even more stunned upon seeing the situation on the third level.
More than a hundred streams of martial essence had appeared on the third level, flashing brilliantly in a prism of color that disrupted the surface of the water.
Even the several clan leaders there were astounded. Their countenances were filled with dubiety as they gazed upon the water.
"What's going on in there, for there to be so much martial essence all of a sudden?"
"From experience, very few were able to assimilate martial essence in the first three
levels. Even the occasional people who succeed only managed ten or so streams if they're lucky. However, now someone has done so in the first two levels. What's more, they released more than a hundred streams in the third level. This is truly remarkable!”
"Comparatively, the situation on the fourth level is normal. There are a total of around seventy streams of martial essence. That's more or less the same as the previous years."
"Did that bunch of rascals do something inside there?"
"As far as I'm concerned, there's no need for everyone to worry this much. Being able to assimilate martial essence is a plus, no matter if it's that bunch of rascals or our clans."
"You're right!"
"Let's continue watching! This year's round will make for a good show."
At this moment, Fade and the other two had just stepped into the fourth level. The moment they entered the space, a murderous aura hit them right away.
The entire sky was obscured by a layer of suppressive dark red. The ground was similarly dyed a red, and stained with black.
The whole space resembled an enormous ancient battlefield which sent heart-trembling chills through anyone who stepped foot there.
That being said, it was not corpses lying on the battlefield, but knives of various shapes and sizes.
Some of them were scattered on the surface of the ground, whereas others were stabbed into it. Some were even hacked into rocks.
"The martial essence on this level is blade essence!"
When the group was met with that sight, they immediately understood what was going on.
The first three levels had natural martial essence. On the fourth level, for the first time, they encountered man- made martial essence.
If the two were to be compared, man-made martial essence was easier to assimilate and refine.
As they were about to leap into action, a voice cut through the air from beside them. "Why are you three here?"
The voice led the three of them to turn in its direction. They saw several people walking towards them.
Upon a closer look, it was none other than Wagner, Shamos, Kelton, and Monash.
Yura aside, these four were the ones who everyone had high hopes for. They were indeed the ones who had entered the fourth level first and assimilated the blade essence there.
However, they were unable to proceed after each of them had assimilated roughly twenty streams of the essence.
Therefore, they had re-gathered to share their experiences on the process. Firstly, they thought they may have been able to improve their skills through teamwork. Secondly, they could also discuss the places which they examined to determine if there was a more suitable place that would allow them to comprehend more of the blade essence.
However, as they gathered and were yet to begin the discussion, they noticed Fade and his group's appearance. Hence, they approached them.
"Miss Shan, why are you so protective of him? Could you two be..."
"Yura, don't drag yourself down because of such a person. Leave him behind and come with us. If we work together, you'll benefit more."
In the face of their ridicule, Yura was thoroughly irritated and she wanted to explain herself.
However, Fade shook his head at her and said, "There's no need to explain. We need to seize every second. Getting martial essence is more important."
After she heard what Fade said, Yura glared at the four of them and then left with him. Her final words to them were, "There's no need for you to interfere in my business."
As Halston watched the two of them leave, he took a step forward.
When he had taken only two steps forward, Wagner's voice rang out from behind him. "Halston, are you going to follow them? Aren't you going to follow me?"
Hesitation overcame Halston's expression at that question. Gritting his teeth, he mulled it over for a moment.
Then, he cupped his hands towards Wagner in a show of respect and said, "Wagner, you are the top martial artist in the Tianwu Clan, with great responsibility on your shoulders. I dare not burden you.”
With that, he quickened his pace and chased after Fade and Yura.
Under such circumstances, Wagner's face could not help but sink, and he looked displeased.
Fade's group quickly began to tackle the fourth level.
The space stretched out vastly, and there were at least a million blades scattered everywhere. It wasn't an easy task to find one that had blade essence suitable for one's self.
However, with Fade's astute radar for martial essence, it didn't take long for the three of them to find a tomb of knives in the valley.
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