The Tale of the Devil Sword

Chapter 147: The Staircase-5

(Author Note:- 200 power stones in a week for 1 bonus chapter.

300 power stones in a week for 2nd bonus chapter.

350 power stones in a week for 3rd bonus chapter.)

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"Master how many more steps are there?" Selena asked after exiting the pool.

By now everyone already came out from the pool. Kylo didn't knew what happened inside the pool.

After all any type of sound or light or any other phenomenon, all of them were blocked by the formation.

Only from their aura, could he see how much their bloodline purity increased.

Though none of them obtained more than 60% purity, it was still a joyous occasion for Kylo.

"It's 200 more steps." Kylo replied in a happy mood.

"So, it means we will be getting 2 more benefits?" Selena muttered to herself after hearing Kylo's answer.

But even though she only muttered, with their cultivation level they can clearly it in this enclosed space.

"Sadly master won't be receiving any..." Avery said in a 'sad' tone after hearing Selena's mutterings.

And that immediately dampened Kylo's happy mood. Kylo could see Avery was purposefully rubbing salt into the wound.

And before she could react...

*pah* *pah*

...two loud noise of slaps echoed throughout the space.

"W-w-wha-what are y-you doing!?" Avery exclaimed in astonishment while covering her buttocks and retreating.

Kylo who was opening and closing his fist, asked with a warm smile on his face

"Ah... Was my little Avery saying something?"

"N-no nothing!!" She yelled and immediately ran towards the exit. Others followed suit and hurried towards the exit as well.

Kylo was satisfied seeing this and his smile became warmer. He then followed them as well.

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After exiting the space and stepping on the first step, he stood still for a minute on the stair and almost 'shed tears of happiness'.

[Finally!] Kylo exclaimed inwardly.

There was finally something useful for him! He almost couldn't believe it!

This time it was related to their soul power.

Do not be mistaken. This cannot increase your cultivation level. But it can definitely increase the defense of the soul.

And it is most useful to someone like Kylo who was in the Combat Soul Stage.

After all this stage was created so that they people won't be vulnerable to soul attacks.

Avery couldn't maximise the benefit because she had lower cultivations while others had higher cultivation.

One would doubt higher cultivation should had benefit them.

No! It's not like that!

For example, would an adult who learnt basic education at late stage of his life have better career or will the children who are learning at the right age will have better career?

That's how it is. The reason why Kylo would benefit the most this time.

[Is that the reason why I am not being allowed to advance to next realm?] Kylo secretly thought.

Seeing Elena looking at him as well meant she also thought the same as Kylo.

But Kylo immediately shook his head and dismissed this thought.

After all, this was too idiotic of a reason to stop Kylo from advancing.

Even though he was continuously thinking, Kylo didn't waste any time to absorb the medicinal properties and the pure energy around him to heal his soul.

After all even though he was diligently using the primordial stones to heal himself, the injury was not something that could be healed so easily.

Yes Kylo collected all the stones, treasures, everything in the Heavenly Grotto before leaving the cave.

His only regret was not being able to use the formation hidden inside the cave.

Just like that the energy in the first step was completely absorbed and they all advanced in the second step.

[Ahhhhh.... This is what I was waiting for!!]

Kylo felt his body getting lighter as his injury was getting healed.

Kylo just closed his eyes and enjoyed the sensation.

And just like that another 3 days passed.

They reached the 399th step. They were all clear how much stronger they got in the recent days!

It had just been a year since they travelled in each of staircases but they got so much stronger with just a year's 'training'!

To give one a clearer idea; if previously Selena was able to fight ordinary Peak True King Stage warriors with her Early True King Stage, now she would be able to fight the geniuses of Peak True King Stages as well. (A/N1)

She not only awakened a physique, but also increased the purity of her bloodline which unlocked more abilities.

Avery and Nigel were the happiest! They followed Kylo mainly because of the pursuit of strength.

Even though Avery gradually fell in love with Kylo and Nigel, due to formation inside the Nagmani felt closer towards Kylo, they both didn't forget their goal.

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By now they could all see the majesty of the altar. After all they were at 399th step and they were getting closer and closer to the formation.

The aura emitted by the altar had nothing to do with cultivation levels. It's the aura of prestige.

The aura that could make someone respect and subservient.

It is like how an Emperors' cultivation might not be at higher levels, but people would still find it difficult to stand in front of those personas.

Everyone had just one query

[Just what was that Altar and it's history!?]

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(Author Note 1:- These early or peak stage of True King Realms are not the real stages and sub stages. They will be explained later.)

(Author Rants:- The description and the information (till date) of the triplets is here for you all:

- Lena:- Gentle yet sultry aura, waist length golden hair. Defense Expert. Can connect with earth elementals. True King Realm. Physique related to earth.

- Elena:- armpit length golden hair, leader figure among the triplets. Formation master. Calm, cool and collected always. True King Realm.

- Selena:- Cold to outsiders, actually pure and naive. Assasin. shoulder length golden hair. True King Realm. Learnt Space laws 20%.)