Chapter 275 Time Is Up

Sect Master Wu Xinjue had been quite close just a moment ago, and he had clearly perceived the fluctuations in spiritual power.

Although Xiao Fan was also absorbing the spiritual power within the Marrow Cleansing Pool, there was another force absorbing it simultaneously.

Moreover, that force was absorbing it much more fiercely and rapidly…

It was far, far faster than Xiao Fan.

Yet, it had absolutely no effect on Xiao Fan's physical body.

Therefore, Sect Master Wu Xinjue's intuition told him that it must be the work of the Enlightenment Seed.

In fact, his guess was spot on; it was indeed the Enlightenment Seed that had been constantly absorbing the spiritual power.

And it seemed like an insatiable child…

Xiao Fan had also been continuously absorbing spiritual power, but he felt that the spiritual power within the Marrow Cleansing Pool remained vigorous, without the slightest sign of weakening.

That was because when the Enlightenment Seed absorbed it, it also continuously drew spiritual power into his body.

Therefore, he felt no discomfort at all while absorbing it, simply absorbing what was nearest to him.

As a result, over these past two days, he hadn't even noticed that the spiritual power within the Marrow Cleansing Pool had become sparse.

As time passed bit by bit, the spiritual power throughout the entire Marrow Cleansing Pool was draining faster and faster…

In the blink of an eye, half a day passed, and even Xiao Fan felt something was amiss; it seemed the surrounding spiritual power had become thinner…

It was probably only half of what it was before!

"Could it have all been absorbed by this guy?"

Xiao Fan was suspicious, but after thinking about it, he felt relieved; in any case, there was less than half a day left before they had to leave the Marrow Cleansing Pool.

"Let it absorb as much as it wants…"

Even he could feel this, so the situation for the others in the Marrow Cleansing Pool was even worse.

Only Hu Rui was doing slightly better, as she was closest to Xiao Fan, so the impact on her was minimal.

Near the Spring Eye, Ji Bofeng's eyelids twitched; he wanted to open his eyes, but he dared not…

The others were the same.

Because at this moment, the spiritual power within the Marrow Cleansing Pool was not even one-tenth of what it had been before.

It was basically no different from the outside world; soaking in the pool at this moment was no different from taking a bath…

But fearing that Sect Master Wu Xinjue was still there, they didn't even dare to open their eyes.

Even though the pool water no longer had the slightest effect of cleansing the marrow and cutting the bones, everyone gritted their teeth and endured it, forced to maintain an appearance of being very focused…

Among them, Ji Bofeng was the most exhausted from pretending…

Because he wanted to laugh, and he wanted to open his eyes to see if Xiao Fan was dead or not!

Although he hadn't gained many benefits from this Opportunity of the Marrow Cleansing Pool.

But thinking of the hateful gaze Sect Master Wu Xinjue had directed at Xiao Fan, he felt extremely delighted.

"Before even joining the Inner Sect, he has already offended the Inner Sect Master…"

"Having left a bad impression, I feel that Xiao Fan is likely dead for sure."

"Especially since that fifth-grade poe pill hasn't been given to Xiao Fan yet."

At this moment, he even fantasized whether that Medicinal Pill would ultimately not be given to Xiao Fan, and instead be given to himself, the second-place finisher!

Thinking of this scene, Ji Bofeng nearly laughed out loud, but then he gritted his teeth and forcibly held it back.

The other Inner Sect Disciples were also lost in thought.

Taking a bath occasionally was fine, but soaking for several days straight changed the nature of things.

Especially when one still had to pretend to be focused…

On the outskirts of the Marrow Cleansing Pool…

Nangong Lingxuan and Qiao Rong had already opened their eyes at this moment.

Both women's complexions were unsightly.

The other Disciples were the same…

Everyone had an ugly expression, filled with resentment in their hearts…

The spiritual power at the Spring Eye was less than one-tenth of what it was, and the pool water on their side was already no different from ordinary spring water.

"Damn it… what on earth is going on? How is it that I can't feel a shred of spiritual power in this Marrow Cleansing Pool?"

"Didn't the Sect Master just go to check? Did he not find anything?"

"Why on earth…"

"…"

A group of Inner Sect Disciples spoke up one after another, each with an ugly expression.

Especially the Disciple who had been scolded by Sect Master Wu Xinjue; his expression was even worse.

He felt he was extremely unlucky…

First, because he was glared at by an Outer Sect Disciple, he was berated by Sect Master Wu Xinjue.

Now, having finally entered the Marrow Cleansing Pool, it was just like taking a bath…

At this moment, he felt like dying.

Qiao Rong and Nangong Lingxuan's expressions were also very ugly, but they didn't say a word.

This bath…

The benefits gained were too few.

If the two of them knew that the culprit behind all this was Xiao Fan, it is unknown what their mood would be.

"We are on the outskirts, and the spiritual power is thin; the reason must lie at the Spring Eye!"

Suddenly, an Inner Sect Disciple said this.

"That's right, it must be so; that is the source, it must be the case…"

"Damn it, who exactly is it!"

"…"

Everyone was incomparably furious; the Marrow Cleansing Pool was like a stream.

And the spiritual power was like the fish in the upper reaches.

The people upstream had intercepted all the fish, so naturally, there was nothing left for those downstream.

Time passed minute by minute…

The outskirts were like taking a bath… with no benefits whatsoever.

While everyone at the Spring Eye was on pins and needles…

Forcing themselves to soak in the pool water and Cultivate properly.

Afraid of angering Sect Master Wu Xinjue!

Only Xiao Fan was competing with the Enlightenment Seed in the speed of absorbing spiritual power!

The two of them were like they were snatching it.

Competing to see who was faster.

The spiritual power within the Marrow Cleansing Pool gradually dissipated…

Even though the water Dragon at the Spring Eye was constantly spitting out water, the supply could not meet the demand.

"The time is up, everyone leave the Marrow Cleansing Pool."

Suddenly, Sect Master Wu Xinjue's voice reached everyone's ears.

Everyone opened their eyes instantly, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

One after another, they rose and left the Marrow Cleansing Pool.

They even wished they could run away.

This might be the fastest batch of Disciples to ever leave the Marrow Cleansing Pool in the history of the Jixian Sect…

And those near the Spring Eye, seeing that Xiao Fan was still perfectly fine here, all had a flash of surprise in their eyes!