The valley was a huge expanse, yet it was all covered with a layer of blades.
As soon as they stepped foot inside, the sound of metal clanging filled the air.
They kicked aside the metal at their feet, not expending much strength to do so. Then, they realized that the blades were not scattered in a single layer, but three.
The group of three were shell-shocked and gasped at the sight.
If the fourth level that they were on was really a battlefield, what sort of bloodshed had gone down there? With the tombs in that valley, they could not imagine what sort of ferocious battles had transpired. How many people had died for there to be that many blades?
"The blade essence here is abundant. Let's begin!"
Fade's voice jolted the other two from their state of shock.
Their location had plentiful blade essence and an atmosphere saturated with murderous intent. It was definitely a good location to assimilate blade essence.
Without wasting any time, the three of them immediately found a suitable place for themselves and began the process.
It wasn't long before Fade felt shapeless torrents of knife-like energy. They soared into his spiritual consciousness and transformed into blade essence.
'I've just started and have already acquired 50 streams of blade essence," Fade thought to himself.
"It seems like the fourth level is indeed better!"
He rejoiced in his heart.
Yura, on the other hand, only managed to assimilate two streams of blade essence, possibly because she was incompatible with it.
Halston managed eight streams straightaway after his careful efforts. It was a significant gain.
However, when he was about to continue, he suddenly clutched at his head and began to convulse in pain on the ground.
The commotion gave Fade quite the shock. He quickly stopped in his tracks and rushed to Halston's side.
From the other end, Yura rushed over too. Upon seeing Halston's pained expression, she couldn't help but ask in worry, "What's wrong with him?"
Fade pinned Halston down and checked his pulse. He immediately pinpointed the cause. "He has taken in too much blade essence. At his current level, he can't handle it."
"Then what should we do? Should we break the jade slip and request help?" Yura asked.
Fade replied, "I'll treat him first. He can decide whether or not to crush the jade slip."
After he said that, he immediately circulated his positive energy and started treating Halston.
Fifteen minutes later, Halston's condition stabilized.
"Thank you, Brother Chen and Yura." Halston expressed his gratitude to them. Then he took out the jade slip and said, "I'm leaving."
"Halston, if you wish to continue, I can help you. After all, an opportunity to get martial essence is rare. You..." Fade looked at him.
Halston shook his head and said, "Brother Chen, you've already helped me too much. If it wasn't for you, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to reach the fourth level or even assimilate any martial essence."
"I'm satisfied with the results I've gotten."
"After all, I won't be able to take in any more even if I continue."
After a moment of silence, Fade nodded. "Take good care of yourself then. I'll visit you after we get out."
Fade knew that Halston did not want to drag him down.
"Yes, I will. Brother Chen, Yura, I wish the two of you good luck." Halston smiled at the two before shattering the jade slip.
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