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Three days later, at dawn.

The election was held in the valley of the blessed land.

As the morning light shone, Mu Yang arrived in the valley.

Because riding a mount wasn't allowed, Mu Yang didn't ride Xiao Hei but walked there.

Beside him were the others who had also secured a spot.

For example, Yuan Yuan who came in second place, Hao Ben who came in third place, and Mei Cao who came in fourth to tenth place.

Because the number of slots is fixed, and non-slot holders are not allowed to enter the blessed land, there are not many people in the valley.

There were only about twenty people.

The rest were all captains of the Demon Slayer Division, and all of them were demon-hunting captains who seemed quite unfamiliar to Mu Yang.

"These are all captains who are specially assigned to guard the blessed land. Generally, only second-class demon-hunting captains with sufficient qualifications and strength will take turns to guard the blessed land, rotating about every three months," Yuan Yuan explained from the side.

Mu Yang suddenly realized.

No wonder they all looked unfamiliar; it turns out I'd never seen them before.

Soon, as everyone arrived, Liang Qing appeared in the valley.

He glanced at everyone in the valley, checked them against the roster one by one, and then spoke:

"Next, you will all be traveling with us to the Blessed Land of Cold Pool, which, as its name suggests, is a deep pool filled with a chilling aura."

"Although the pool there is full of energy, the temperature is extremely low. Even a fourth-level martial artist would find it difficult to endure for a quarter of an hour. If you feel that you cannot hold on, do not force it, as it is easy to damage your meridians."

"Furthermore, within the Cold Pool Blessed Land, no one is allowed to act without cause. Violators will be permanently disqualified from entering any blessed lands under the Demon Slaying Division."

"Finally, regarding the specific location of the Cold Pool Blessed Land, no one is to reveal it afterward. Anyone found out will be punished in the same way."

Liang Qing explained the matters to be discussed before entering the Cold Pool Blessed Land.

Simply put, it means knowing when to stop and being self-aware!

Don't absorb too much energy that you can't absorb, and don't say too much that you shouldn't say.

"Um, Captain Liang, I have a question!"

After Liang Qing finished speaking, Hao Ben raised his hand.

Liang Qing: "Speak."

"In the Cold Pool Blessed Land, is it possible to take out the Warm Jade or take a Warm Body Pill?"

As a disciple of the Water Dividing Sect, Hao Ben was quite experienced with water, whether it was cold or hot.

He also carried many pills and jade stones to warm or cool down the body.

"Can."

Liang Qing nodded, and perhaps seeing him standing next to Mu Yang and Yuan Yuan, he added, "But these two things will reduce the efficiency of energy absorption, and your time in the cold pool is limited, at most three hours."

The implication is that whether or not to use it is up to you.

"Thank you for your explanation, Captain Liang. I understand now," Hao Ben said.

"Does anyone else have a question?"

Liang Qing appeared to be asking questions, but in reality, she was observing everyone's expressions.

His gaze focused on the faces of the people from the Six Doors.

The group remained calm and showed no unusual behavior.

Liang Qing wasn't in a hurry. He turned his gaze away as usual and continued, "In that case, everyone follow."

As he spoke, he gave a look to the captains around him, then took the lead and led the team forward.

The others quickly followed.

The remaining officers of the Demon Slayer Division split into pairs, standing on the left, right, and rear of the formation respectively.

Liang Qing led the way into the depths of the valley, surrounded by towering trees that would require several people to encircle.

A unique fragrance of plants wafted through the woods, wafting to everyone's noses. Mu Yang sniffed it and found that the fragrance seemed to have a slightly bewitching effect.

For martial artists of the fourth or fifth rank, it's of little use, but if someone of the first or second rank, or even an ordinary person without any cultivation, were to come in, they would probably be completely disoriented.

"These are unusual phenomena that occur when you approach a blessed land. Some of them have a harmless, alluring fragrance, while others may give birth to man-eating monsters that prey on people," Yuan Yuan told Mu Yang on the way.

The term "spirits" refers to plants, trees, rocks, and other objects that have become spirits.

Although most spirits are not good at moving due to their physical nature, they are generally very strong.

"Do monsters only eat people?"

Mu Yang asked curiously.

Demons eat people, ghosts eat people, and even spirits eat people. In this world, it's really too hard for ordinary people. Everyone wants a bite.

"No, that's not it."

Yuan Yuan shook her head: "The diet of spirits varies depending on their original species, but generally, those that can eat humans will also eat demons."

"However, compared to monsters with keen senses that will automatically avoid dangerous areas, ordinary people are easier to capture."

Mu Yang: It's moved. We'll just wait for it to run into us.

As the two chatted, the group wandered deeper into the area.

As they ventured deeper, Mu Yang noticed that the surrounding trees were becoming thicker and more lush, to the point that they were practically blocking out the sun.

Those broad, almost connected tree canopies seemed to block out the entire sky, leaving only a few sparse rays of light to fall.

About an hour later, a towering rock wall came into Mu Yang's view.

Directly below the rock face, there is a narrow crevice.

Although it is described as small, it is actually large enough to accommodate three to five people walking side by side, mainly compared to the vast, seemingly endless rock face.

"The Blessed Land of Cold Pool is inside. Enter in pairs in order, starting with the first and second place winners of the fifth tier, and finally the 90th place winners of the fourth tier."

"Remember, once you go in, act according to your ability. After three hours, no matter what, you must come out."

As he spoke, Liang Qing took out the roster again.

"The first one is Mu Yang and Yuan Yuan."

Upon hearing their names called, Mu Yang and Yuan Yuan immediately stepped forward and entered the cave in the rock wall.

Almost the instant he stepped into the cave, Mu Yang noticed a significant drop in the surrounding temperature.

If the valley before we arrived was in early autumn and the temperature in the forest was like late autumn, then the temperature at the cave entrance felt like the dead of winter.

Mu Yang estimated that it would be around minus one or two decades.

If the air is this cold, you can imagine how cold the pool must be.

As the two ventured deeper into the rock face, guided by the glowing fluorite, the surrounding air temperature gradually decreased.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, the narrow cave suddenly opened up.

A spacious space resembling an underground cave came into view.

The dome and the surrounding area are all rough, dark rock walls, inlaid with regularly arranged fluorite stones, which illuminate the cave.

In the very center of the cave lies an oval-shaped pool of water, the longest stretch of which is about a hundred feet.

The pool water was clear and deep, its bottom unseen.

Under the glow of fireflies, the water surface shimmered with a faint silvery light, like a cold moon and scattered stars. Wisps of icy mist lingered on the surface, and a thin layer of frost covered the rock walls around the pool.

"Gentlemen, please choose a seat."

A middle-aged man dressed as a captain of the Demon Slayer Division looked over.

He pointed to the very center of the pool and said, "That's where the energy of the cold pool is most abundant. If you're lucky, you should be able to open two major meridians there. If you persist long enough, you might even be able to open three."