registerLog inforget the passwordfront pageRankingsCompleted novelsNovel ClassificationBook list collectionMy bookshelfMy book reviewReading recordsFeedbackTaiwan Novel NetworkTraditional ChineseBook pagescollectTable of contentsset updaytimeChapter 231 Tenfold (Please Subscribe) Stepping across the stone marker, Lin Yan sensed the change in the surrounding天地 (heaven and earth) energy.
Profound Heaven Qi!
Lin Yan continued forward, sensing the constantly surging Profound Heaven Qi around him.
Profound Heaven Qi belonged to the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth energy, but it wasn't a single element; rather, it possessed both metal and fire energies.
Lin Yan had already learned this from his Uncle Lu's letter, which explained why Uncle Lu had instructed him to cultivate the Heaven-Turning Seal.
His own True Essence already contained both metal and fire energies. Absorbing Profound Heaven Qi to cultivate the Heaven-Turning Seal would not only allow him to master a powerful technique but also enhance his True Essence, thus raising his cultivation level.
A win-win situation.
Lin Yan circulated his cultivation technique, and the surrounding Profound Heaven Qi was immediately absorbed by his body.
However, the Profound Heaven Qi wasn't dense enough, so Lin Yan didn't stop.
A quarter of an hour later, Lin Yan stopped.
Before him was a wide cliff, its walls extending downwards, the bottom obscured by the yellow Profound Heaven Qi.
The primordial energy surged upwards from the bottom of the cliff, piling up into a turbulent sea of clouds. However, about three zhang above the cliff top, it was suppressed by an invisible force, forming a clear dividing line.
"So much primordial energy!"
Lin Yan's eyes widened. The amount of primordial energy from the Xuan Tian Sect far exceeded that of Han Lu from the Lin family.
Furthermore, a stone tablet stood at the edge of the cliff. Lin Yan walked over and saw the inscription, confirming that it was the cultivation technique incantation for the Heaven-Turning Seal.
After a while, Lin Yan's gaze shifted from the stone tablet back to the surging primordial energy in the abyss ahead.
Most disciples of the Xuan Tian Sect failed to cultivate the Heaven-Turning Seal because they chose a cultivation path that absorbed only one type of heaven and earth energy, unable to absorb two. But his situation was different; he didn't have this problem.
No rush.
Having confirmed that he could absorb primordial energy, Lin Yan wasn't in a hurry to cultivate the Heaven-Turning Seal.
The Xuantian Sect gave him seven days, but if he mastered the Heaven-Turning Seal within a day, and the Xuantian Sect made him leave, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
So much Xuantian Qi could replenish the metal and fire energies in his true essence.
First, absorb the Profound Heaven Qi; once you've absorbed enough, then cultivate the Heaven-Turning Seal.
Having made his decision, Lin Yan sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, circulating his cultivation technique. The surging Profound Heaven Qi above the abyss, under his influence, surged towards him like wild beasts smelling blood.
The Profound Heaven Qi enveloped him, and Lin Yan used his true essence to continuously draw it into his body, merging it into his true essence.
One wisp, two wisps…
If viewed from above, one would see that the entire Profound Heaven Qi of the abyss was being stirred up, rushing towards Lin Yan, surrounding him. The innermost layer was absorbed, while the outermost layer continuously poured in, forming a vortex, constantly drawing the Profound Heaven Qi into it.
As the master of the vortex, Lin Yan was completely unaware of the changes he was causing to the Profound Heaven Qi of the abyss; his entire mind was immersed in refining the Profound Heaven Qi with his true essence.
Although his true essence inherently contained both metal and fire energies of heaven and earth, this didn't mean that the Xuan Tian Qi entering his body could be directly converted into true essence. A refining process was required, a process all True Gang experts had to go through.
Treasures of heaven and earth are energies of heaven and earth; to convert them into true essence, they must be refined little by little.
One hour, two hours.
One day.
Two days.
Three days.
Four days.
On the fifth day, Lin Yan finally opened his eyes. His true essence surged, actually pushing the Xuan Tian Qi surrounding him three zhang away.
"Have I reached the peak of the ninth level of True Gang?"
Feeling the surging of his true essence, Lin Yan immediately looked at his martial arts tree, only a little short of sixty-five feet.
Normally, sixty-two feet should be enough to break through to the tenth level of True Gang, but he was still a little short of sixty-five feet. This was the difficulty of the Five Elements Returning to One Sword Scripture.
"As expected of the Profound Heaven Qi! Normally, if I were to absorb rare treasures of heaven and earth and take pills, it would take about half a year to reach this level. This directly saves me half a year of cultivation time."
Lin Yan stood up with a joyful expression, looking at the abyss ahead. The sea of clouds formed by the Profound Heaven Qi in the abyss had dropped two zhang in height compared to before he absorbed it, and was now only one zhang above the cliff top.
"If I can continue to absorb this, it will definitely allow me to step into the twelfth level of the True Qi Realm."
Lin Yan wasn't sure how much Xuan Tian Qi the Xuan Tian Sect possessed, but judging from his measurement of the height from the cliff top, it was at least a hundred zhang (approximately 33 meters).
However, Lin Yan also knew this was just wishful thinking.
The Five Elements Return to One Sword Scripture required him to maintain a balance among the five types of celestial and terrestrial energies. The three energies of metal
, wood, and fire were already nearing their limits. To continue absorbing, he needed to first absorb and refine a fourth type of celestial and terrestrial energy—water—before he could further enhance the previous three. Lin Yan also had a very apt understanding of his martial arts situation:
the Law of the Barrel.
Initially, when refining one type of energy, the barrel is made of one type of wooden plank.
With each additional type of energy refined, the barrel's diameter increases, and even its height doubles.
This meant that to fill the second barrel, he needed to refine not only more of the second type of energy than the first, but also replenish the first type later to maintain balance.
For Lin Yan, absorbing and refining the fourth type of energy was difficult, but even more difficult was replenishing the previous three types afterward.
Lin Yan doesn't need to worry about wood-attribute energy; the Azure Wood Spirit Pearl will provide it continuously after absorption.
However, he'll have to replenish the fire and metal attributes, including the fourth type of water-attribute energy, once he refines the fifth.
The Five Elements Unity
allows him to absorb any rare and precious energy without needing to select specific types.
Simultaneously, as the variety of energies increases, his advantage in true essence begins to emerge.
Although Lin Yan hasn't yet broken through to the tenth level of True Qi, the depth of his true essence is no weaker than that of a tenth-level True Qi cultivator. The only difference is that he hasn't opened his tenth acupoint, and his true essence circulation speed is slower under the same cultivation method.
In other words, even without his current advantage in sword intent, Lin Yan is confident he can hold his own against a martial artist in the early stages of the tenth level of True Qi.
His disadvantage is also obvious: he needs a massive amount of energies.
This is why Lin Yan shamelessly insisted that the Xuan Tian Sect provide rare and precious energies.
Ultimately, it's poverty that's to blame.
Even the poorest person wouldn't care about saving face.
Composing himself, Lin Yan returned to the stone tablet and, following the inscription, memorized the incantation for the Heaven-Turning Seal.
Then, Lin Yan slowly raised his hand, his true essence surging in his palm, gradually condensing into a blurry palm print outline.
The first time it condensed, the outline was only half the size of his palm, with loose edges. Lin Yan didn't force it to take shape immediately; he simply maintained the basic shape, allowing his true essence to continuously converge towards the center along the path described in the incantation, causing the edges of the palm print to begin to converge inwards.
For Lin Yan, he wasn't worried about failing. He had already overcome the most difficult part of cultivating the Heaven-Turning Seal—drawing Xuan Tian Qi into his body; the rest was just a matter of time.
For the disciples of the Xuan Tian Sect, cultivating the Heaven-Turning Seal wasn't impossible just because the True Qi path involved refining only the energy of heaven and earth. There was still a chance. It involved
only absorbing Xuan Tian Qi without refining it.
He draws the Xuan Tian Qi into his body, condenses it with the palm print using the incantation of the Heaven-Turning Seal technique, and then stores this Xuan Tian Qi within his body. When he needs to use the Heaven-Turning Seal, he simply activates it.
The drawback is that it's very difficult.
This is why Deng Yuesong previously told Lin Yan that whether he could draw the Xuan Tian Qi into his body depended on Lin Yan's own fortune.
Secondly, this Xuan Tian Qi is only stored within the body and has a limit; once used up, it's gone. However,
the second problem isn't difficult for Xuan Tian Sect disciples; they can simply return to the sect to replenish it.
Now, Lin Yan doesn't need Xuan Tian Qi to enter his body. His true essence already contains Xuan Tian Qi. As his true essence continuously flows out, the outline of the palm print gradually stabilizes, and the covered area slowly expands, eventually settling into a complete palm print about one foot square.
The palm print is pale yellow, retaining the original color of the Xuan Tian Qi.
A yellow palm print.
This is the first palm strike of the Heaven-Turning Seal: a pale yellow smear.
One palm strike, and the person is reduced to dust.
Next came the transformation, the overturning of heaven and earth…
The palm print began to change, turning from yellow to cyan, becoming more solid, and its size constantly increasing.
One foot, two feet, three feet, ten feet, two feet… finally reaching a square of three zhang.
However, the palm print did not stop. At the same time, Lin Yan suddenly discovered with astonishment that the true essence in his dantian was now frantically surging towards the location of the tenth acupoint: the lumbosacral region of his back.
The cultivation of the Overturning Heaven Seal was causing his body to absorb Xuan Tian Qi again, beginning his sprint towards the tenth level of True Gang.
Without any obstacles, everything was as natural as water flowing into a channel. The true essence surged to the tenth acupoint in just three breaths, and the acupoint was directly opened. The acupoint condensed in a few breaths, constantly absorbing and releasing true essence.
At this moment, Lin Yan officially stepped into the tenth level of True Gang.
Not immersed in the joy of breaking through to the tenth level of True Gang, Lin Yan raised his eyes to look at the palm print ten zhang above his head.
The palm print had now expanded to a square of three zhang, its entire body displaying an almost tangible cyan color. A faint golden-red halo flowed along its edges; this was the light produced by the friction between the metal and fire elemental energies within the compressed Xuan Tian Qi.
Now, the palm print, three zhang square, was condensed with dense Xuan Tian Qi, radiating an aura of destruction.
Metal and wood are inherently symbols of sharpness and ferocity. The Heaven-Turning Seal, based on Xuan Tian Qi, exuded an aura powerful enough to terrify any martial artist below the tenth level of True Qi.
"When Yan Rongxuan used the Heaven-Turning Seal back then, its power was far less than what I feel now. This is because he also used Xuan Tian Qi stored within his body, unlike me, who directly fused Xuan Tian Qi into my True Essence."
Sensing the terrifying power of his own palm print, Lin Yan made his judgment.
If he had been the one to unleash the Heaven-Turning Seal in that battle, the illusory finger summoned by the old man beside Junior Brother Zhao might not have been able to break through this palm strike.
As these thoughts raced, Lin Yan let out a soft shout.
"Go!"
The palm strike's power suddenly surged, and in the next instant, like Mount Tai crashing down, it descended from the sky and slammed heavily into the abyss.
Boom!
Wherever the palm strike passed, the air below was forced down, creating a visible white ripple that spread outwards along the cliff walls, causing them to rumble and vibrate.
At the same time, the Xuan Tian Qi in the abyss below also began to surge violently, but it was constantly suppressed as the palm strike landed.
The Xuan Tian Qi tried several times to collide with the palm strike, but it could only reach three feet below the palm strike before it could not climb any higher.
One zhang, two zhang, three zhang.
...
The profound energy of the entire abyss was compressed to a depth of ten zhang (approximately 33 meters). Lin Yan, looking down from the cliff edge, could clearly see that the profound energy was now almost tangible.
The speed of the palm print's descent finally began to slow.
Eleven zhang, twelve zhang, thirteen zhang.
At this point, the palm print could no longer press down. The profound energy now violently pounded against the palm print, like a torrent crashing against a mountain.
The palm print began to tremble, and after thirty breaths, it dissipated without a trace.
Just as the palm print vanished, the profound energy, compressed to its limit, erupted like a volcanic eruption, surging back to the cliff edge.
Lin Yan withdrew his gaze with satisfaction; the power of the Heaven-Turning Seal pleased him greatly.
However, now that he had broken through to the tenth level of True Qi, it meant that his True Essence limit could be raised again, and he could absorb some more profound energy.
Seven days had not yet passed
...
...
The seventh day.
Lin Yan appeared in the forbidden area, where Deng Yuesong was already waiting. His gaze immediately fell on Lin Yan's face, and he asked, "Young Master Lin, have you succeeded in cultivating the Heaven-Turning Seal?"
"Thanks to your sect's blessings, I was fortunate enough to succeed."
Although Deng Yuesong had already anticipated this from Lin Yan's expression, he was still somewhat shocked to hear Lin Yan admit it himself.
It wasn't just because Lin Yan had succeeded in cultivating the Heaven-Turning Seal, but also because Lin Yan had only used seven days.
Among the disciples of the Xuantian Sect throughout history who had cultivated the Heaven-Turning Seal, most had taken a month to succeed, a few within half a month, and only a handful, like Lin Yan, had succeeded in just seven days.
"Congratulations, Young Master Lin."
After a long while, Deng Yuesong spoke softly.
He now understood why the Supreme Elder had agreed to Lin Yan's conditions.
This young man's talent was simply astonishing.
Next, Lin Yan met with the sect leader of the Xuantian Sect, obtained ten portions of rare treasures, and made an agreement with the Xuantian Sect to return before the selection competition began. He then rode a flying beast away from Dengzhou Prefecture, heading towards the North Sea Path.
...
...
North Sea Path, Ten Thousand Swords City, Chengyi Sword Academy.
Lin Yan returned on his flying beast and immediately went to Uncle Lu's courtyard.
On this trip back to the North Sea Path, he brought back quite a few specialties from Shandong Province. Although they weren't particularly valuable, they were still a token of his goodwill.
"Uncle Lu."
Upon arriving at Uncle Lu's courtyard, Lin Yan called out several times, but no one responded.
"Uncle Lu isn't in the courtyard?"
Lin Yan was somewhat surprised, but then he laughed at himself.
He was used to finding Uncle Lu every time he came, and he almost treated Uncle Lu as a fixed-point NPC. He forgot that Uncle Lu was a top-tier True Qi Realm expert and a steward of the Chengyi Sword Academy. It was impossible for Uncle Lu to stay in the courtyard all the time, just waiting for his arrival.
Since Uncle Lu wasn't there, Lin Yan didn't linger and turned to head towards Uncle Chen's courtyard.
Passing through the bamboo grove planted by Uncle Chen, Lin Yan hadn't even reached the gate when he heard Uncle Chen's voice.
"Lin Yan, just come in."
Hearing this, Lin Yan pushed open the gate and, upon seeing another figure in the courtyard, his lips twitched.
It seemed Uncle Lu was indeed a fixed NPC, either spawning in his own courtyard or Uncle Chen's.
"Greetings, Uncle Chen, greetings, Uncle Lu."
"Your trip back to Qingzhou seems to have been quite fruitful,"
Chen Qingzhu said with a smile. "Did the Xuantian Sect agree to your conditions?"
"Yes, this disciple learned the Xuantian Sect's Heaven-Turning Seal and absorbed the Xuantian Sect's Xuantian Qi, thus breaking through to the tenth level of True Qi."
Lin Yan didn't intend to hide his breakthrough to the tenth level of True Qi; there was no need.
"Another breakthrough?"
Lu Changfeng said quietly, a hint of jealousy in his eyes as he looked at Lin Yan. His junior nephew's breakthroughs were as commonplace as eating. He had only been back in Qingzhou for a few months, yet he had already advanced from the ninth to the tenth level of the True Qi Realm. He himself had also been to Qingzhou, but his cultivation hadn't even increased by one-tenth of his current progress.
"Thanks to Uncle-Master Lu."
"Stop flattering me. If I had that kind of luck, wouldn't I use it on myself? Why should I give it to you, kid? You're not even a Lu."
Lin Yan: ...
Uncle-Master Lu makes a lot of sense.
"Alright, you two stop being so cheeky."
Chen Qingzhu scolded him sternly, not really angry, then looked at Lin Yan: "After this trip, it won't be long before you head to the Taiyi Sword Sect."
"Uncle-Master, this time our Sword Academy has two spots. Besides the disciple, is the other spot for Senior Brother Qi?"
Lin Yan asked curiously upon hearing that he was going to the Taiyi Sword Sect .
The top spot in the academy competition has two openings, and the Sword Academy certainly won't waste them. Besides himself, the remaining spot is either Tan Feng or Qi Yu. However, Lin Yan believes the Sword Academy will ultimately give it to Senior Brother Qi Yu.
In Buried Sword Valley, Senior Brother Qi Yu's performance was far more outstanding than Tan Feng's; giving it to Tan Feng would be difficult to justify.
However, to Lin Yan's surprise, Chen Qingzhu and Lu Changfeng's expressions became strange after he asked this question, their faces turning somewhat grim.
"Uncle-Master?"
Lin Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he asked again.
Seeing that his senior sister didn't answer, Lu Changfeng directly chimed in, "Qi Yu's spot hasn't been decided yet."
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"It's still not decided."
Hearing this from Uncle Lu, Lin Yan was stunned for a moment and asked, "Has the Sword Academy not made a decision yet?"
Could it be that the Sword Academy is really considering giving this spot to Tan Feng?
If they were to do that, the Second Academy Head and those deacons behind Qi Yu would definitely not agree.
"Don't think nonsense. The Sword Academy acts fairly. The spot has already been decided. Besides you, the other spot is for Qi Yu. The problem lies with the Taiyi Sword Sect."
Lu Changfeng knew what Lin Yan was thinking and glared at him irritably.
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Lin Yan scratched his head: "Uncle-Master, I was just a little surprised, I didn't think much of it, but what's going on with the Taiyi Sword Sect?"
The top three in the academy competition can recommend two disciples to join the Taiyi Sword Sect. This is a rule established by the Taiyi Sword Sect, not to mention that Chengyi Sword Academy won first place. It's impossible for
Chengyi Sword Academy to change its rules so easily. "You've been to the Taiyi Sword Sect, so you should know about its situation. Disciples from Chengyi Sword Academy who join the Taiyi Sword Sect join the Sixth Peak. Not long ago, after the academy submitted the list, the Sixth Peak accepted your list, but Qi Yu's was returned."
Lu Changfeng's expression became serious. He didn't know about the Taiyi Sword Sect before, but after this incident, Senior Sister Chen told him about some things about the Taiyi Sword Sect.
"The Sixth Peak has been forced to retreat? On what grounds? Does the Sixth Peak dare to violate the rules set by the Taiyi Sword Sect?"
Lin Yan frowned. He had been to the Taiyi Sword Sect and knew the Sixth Peak's situation there.
A peak under the Qijian Hall couldn't make decisions within the Taiyi Sword Sect.
And those who set the rules for the academy competition certainly weren't the elders of the various peaks under the Qijian Hall; at the very least, it had to be an elder on duty from the Qijian Hall who had the authority to make the decision.
"The Sixth Peak didn't say that my Chengyi Sword Academy wasn't allowed to recommend two disciples. They only said that Qi Yu's potential wasn't quite enough and suggested that my Chengyi Sword Academy recommend someone else. That doesn't violate the rules set by the Taiyi Sword Sect,"
Chen Qingzhu continued, picking up where Lu Changfeng left off. Junior Brother Lu didn't know much about the Taiyi Sword Sect; some things were clearer than what Chen Qingzhu understood.
The root cause of this was that Lin Yan hadn't given the Zhenyi Sword Academy any face during the academy competition, directly causing them to fall out of the top nine and lose the right to recommend disciples.
The only two elders currently on the Sixth Peak are both from the Zhenyi Sword Academy. Knowing this, they would surely be dissatisfied, which is why they deliberately returned Qi Yu's name.
"Uncle-Master, is it related to the Zhenyi Sword Academy?"
Lin Yan had also regained his composure. He knew from Uncle-Master Zhao that the two elders currently in power on the Sixth Peak were both from the Zhenyi Sword Academy. This deliberate obstruction was likely because he had ranked the Zhenyi Sword Academy at the bottom, displeasing these two Dharma Aspect Realm elders.
Therefore, Senior Brother Qi was influenced by him.
"Yes."
Chen Qingzhu nodded. Lin Yan hadn't given the Zhenyi Sword Academy any face, which led to the current situation.
However, none of the stewards in the entire Chengyi Sword Academy would blame Lin Yan. Without Lin Yan, the Chengyi Sword Academy wouldn't have been able to turn things around in this academy competition. Moreover, Senior Brother Qu had briefly explained the situation of the academy competition upon his return. It was the Zhenyi Sword Academy that first joined forces with the Guanyi Sword Academy to target the Chengyi Sword Academy, and Lin Yan was merely retaliating.
From beginning to end, Lin Yan hadn't done anything wrong; he had only brought honor to the Sword Academy.
"Uncle-Master,
what about the academy leaders?" Lin Yan was curious about their attitude towards the matter.
The six academy leaders of Cheng Yi Sword Academy were all Dharma Aspect Realm experts, their strength shouldn't be inferior to the two Dharma Aspect Realm experts of Zhen Yi Sword Academy on the Sixth Peak. Logically, they should be able to demand an explanation.
"It's not convenient for the academy leaders to step forward for the time being, otherwise this matter would completely offend the Sixth Peak,"
Chen Qingzhu replied. Seeing Lin Yan's furrowed brow and puzzled expression, she explained, "There are many disciples of Cheng Yi Sword Academy on the Sixth Peak, including you, who will be going there later."
Hearing his uncle-master's words, Lin Yan's eyes showed a thoughtful expression; he understood what his uncle-master meant.
The academy leaders were considering their disciples, which was why they hadn't gone to Taiyi Sword Sect to demand an explanation from the Sixth Peak. If
they really did that, the Sixth Peak would definitely accept Senior Brother Qi Yu, but that would be tantamount to completely breaking ties with the two elders of the Sixth Peak. The Sword Academy fears that the Cheng Yi Sword Academy disciples staying on the Sixth Peak will be secretly suppressed in the future.
If Lin Yan hadn't been to the Taiyi Sword Sect, he would have naively thought that if the two elders of the Sixth Peak dared to suppress the Cheng Yi Sword Academy disciples, he could report it to the higher-ups of the Taiyi Sword Sect and seek justice.
But precisely because he had been to the Taiyi Sword Sect, Lin Yan realized how naive that idea was.
The Taiyi Sword Sect truly values the disciples of the Zhengxin Hall, those born with sword hearts. The disciples of the Qijian Hall are more of a matter of personal relationships and not valued by the Taiyi Sword Sect's higher-ups.
Under these circumstances, complaints from Qijian Hall disciples about unfair treatment are not taken seriously.
"Don't worry, the Sixth Peak is just venting their dissatisfaction; they'll eventually recruit Qi Yu again,"
Chen Qingzhu said, seeing Lin Yan deep in thought and worried he might blame himself.
Just as Chen Qingzhu finished speaking, several footsteps sounded outside the courtyard gate.
"Is Junior Sister Chen here?"
"Senior Brother Sikong, please come in quickly."
Hearing the voices outside, Chen Qingzhu responded quickly. At that moment, Sikong Shen and his group entered. Lin Yan was surprised to see them, but immediately greeted them.
The visitors were the chief deacons of the other five academies.
"Lin Yan is here too."
When Sikong Shen saw Lin Yan, the gloom on his face lessened a bit, and he smiled, "How was your trip back to Qingzhou?"
"It eased my homesickness, and the clan is very grateful to the Sword Academy. Before I came back, the elders of the clan specifically told me that I must never forget the kindness of the Sword Academy in nurturing me."
Lin Yan's words made Sikong Shen's smile even wider: "This is also because of your own talent."
Chen Qingzhu knew that Sikong Shen and the others' arrival was definitely not because of Lin Yan, so she immediately asked, "Senior Brother Sikong, is there something you need?"
Sikong Shen did not rush to answer, but looked at Lin Yan instead.
"If it's about the Taiyi Sword Sect, Lin Yan already knows."
Hearing Chen Qingzhu's words, Sikong Shen nodded and said in a deep voice, "The Sixth Peak has sent Qi Yu back again."
"Sent back again? This is the third time, isn't it? What kind of wording did they use?"
"What other wording? It's the same old story. They think Qi Yu's potential is lacking and he's not suitable to join the Taiyi Sword Sect. They suggested that my Chengyi Sword Academy recommend a different disciple."
The chief steward of the Sixth Academy snorted lightly, his face showing dissatisfaction.
Sikong Shen took out a piece of paper from his pocket. Chen Qingzhu took it and glanced at it, her expression also very unpleasant. Lin Yan, who was standing to the side, was a little curious and secretly glanced at it a few times.
"Take a look."
Chen Qingzhu looked at Lin Yan's craning neck and handed him the paper directly.
"Thank you, Senior Uncle."
Lin Yan took the paper and looked at the contents, his expression growing more and more somber.
There were several paragraphs of text on the paper, not written all at once, but in several parts, which were several conversations between the Sword Academy and the Sixth Peak.
[Your disciple Qi Yu, according to the evaluation of our Sixth Peak, has low martial arts potential and may not be able to meet the requirements of the Taiyi Sword Sect disciple assessment on schedule. We suggest replacing him with a disciple with more potential.]
This was the first letter sent by the Sixth Peak, and on this letter was the Sword Academy's response.
[Our Chengyi Sword Academy disciples are known for their diligence and hard work, and Qi Yu is one of the best among them, meeting the rules for recommendation by the Taiyi Sword Sect Sword Academy. We hope the Sixth Peak will accept him.]
The tone was polite, stating the facts and adhering to the rules.
The next reply from the Sixth Peak was:
[According to the evaluation of our Sixth Peak, Qi Yu's martial arts potential is low and may not be able to meet the requirements of the Taiyi Sword Sect disciple assessment on schedule. If he fails the assessment, it will not only be detrimental to Qi Yu himself, but also damage the reputation of Chengyi Sword Academy. We hope your academy will reconsider.]
The same reason for rejection, but the tone was one of consideration for Chengyi Sword Academy.
This time, the Sword Academy's reply was also stronger than the first.
[Qi Yu is diligent in martial arts and has a resilient character. Although his talent is not top-tier, he is by no means untapped. If the Sixth Peak has any doubts, please refer to the regulations of the Taiyi Sword Sect.]
Next was the Sixth Peak's third reply.
[The performance of the disciples in the peak's assessment is related to the image of the Sixth Peak and the reputation of all its disciples. Chengyi Sword Academy should prioritize the overall situation, as the Sixth Peak is a shared peak of Chengyi Sword Academy and Zhenyi Sword Academy.]
Lin Yan's gaze fell on this last sentence, his eyes flickering. This was clearly a veiled meaning.
"Senior Brother Sikong, what is the meaning behind the Sixth Peak's letter?"
While Lin Yan was pondering, Chen Qingzhu asked directly.
"Xiang Wen of Zhenyi Sword Academy is at the tenth level of True Qi, and was originally a sure thing to enter Taiyi Sword Sect. But this time, Zhenyi Sword Academy has no more spots. Judging from the Sixth Peak's intentions, they want Chengyi Sword Academy to give up a spot."
As soon as Sikong Shen said this, Chen Qingzhu's face instantly turned cold: "Why should Chengyi Sword Academy give up its spot to Zhenyi Sword Academy?"
"If we don't give it up, I'm afraid Lin Yan will be suppressed even after entering Taiyi Sword Sect and arriving at the Sixth Peak."
Sikong Shen's gaze turned to Lin Yan. The Sixth Peak's meaning was already very clear. The Sixth Peak was shared by Chengyi Sword Academy and Zhenyi Sword Academy. This was not only an implication but also a threat.
"Senior Brother Sikong, logically speaking, the Sixth Peak should hate Lin Yan the most. Why bring up Qi Yu?" Lu Changfeng asked curiously.
"They wouldn't dare!"
Chen Qingzhu spoke, explaining to Lu Changfeng, "Lin Yan is the top student in the academy competition. The Sixth Peak can't find an excuse. Even if they refuse Qi Yu now, it's just an implication. If the Sword Academy is truly determined, the Sixth Peak will have no choice but to accept." "
Then let's ignore it..." Lu Changfeng subconsciously replied, but then his face fell silent.
Everyone present knew that refusing the Sixth Peak wasn't difficult; the difficulty lay in the consequences.
Lin Yan and Qi Yu entered the Taiyi Sword Sect to enjoy its martial arts resources and improve their own cultivation, not to be suppressed.
In fact, there was another unspoken reason why Sikong Shen and the others were so hesitant: they were considering Lin Yan's situation.
The Sixth Peak's intention was clear: give Qi Yu's spot to Xiang Wen, and the matter of Lin Yan defeating the Zhenyi Sword Academy disciple would be wiped clean. For Sikong Shen and the others, Lin Yan's importance far surpassed that of Qi Yu.
Qi Yu, as a disciple of the Sixth Academy and its chief deacon, didn't resolutely oppose the Sixth Peak's intentions, precisely for this reason.
Not only was Lin Yan's potential higher than Qi Yu's, but Qi Yu's spot was also secured by Lin Yan.
The Sword Academy would naturally prioritize ensuring Lin Yan's interests weren't harmed, a point all the deacons of the Sixth Academy agreed upon.
A long silence fell over the scene.
"Senior Uncle Sikong, could our Cheng Yi Sword Academy perhaps not join the Sixth Peak?"
Just as everyone was silent, Lin Yan suddenly spoke, his gaze fixed on Sikong Shen.
"Join another peak?"
Lin Yan's answer stunned everyone present, but Chen Qingzhu was the first to react, her face darkening: "Lin Yan, don't act impulsively."
"Senior Uncle Chen, this disciple is not acting rashly." Lin Yan's expression turned serious. When he attacked the disciples of Zhenyi Sword Academy, he had anticipated that they might be retaliated against at the Sixth Peak of the Taiyi Sword Sect.
If that were to happen, he had already considered that he could simply not join the Sixth Peak.
"During my three months at the Taiyi Sword Sect, I learned some things from Senior Uncle Zhao. The reason we disciples of Chengyi Sword Academy joined the Sixth Peak was because there were many seniors from Chengyi Sword Academy there, and we could receive their care. But now, the Sixth Peak has clearly lost that advantage."
Hearing Lin Yan's words, Chen Qingzhu shook his head: "Joining the Sixth Peak is not just because there are seniors there; it also involves other matters."
"Senior Uncle is referring to the Sword Dao Imprint, isn't he?"
Lin Yan knew what Senior Uncle Chen was referring to. The Taiyi Sword Sect arranged for Chengyi Sword Academy and Zhenyi Sword Academy to be on the same peak in the hope that both schools would have a greater chance of obtaining the Sword Dao Imprint.
But in Lin Yan's view, this was merely a casual act by the Taiyi Sword Sect, and didn't mean that not joining the Sixth Peak meant being deprived of these sword imprints.
Metaphysics!
Lin Yan later pondered this; the Taiyi Sword Sect's arrangement was essentially a metaphysical gesture.
Since both families had a chance to obtain these sword imprints, they were arranged together. Whether it was truly because they were on the same peak, or for other reasons, the Taiyi Sword Sect hadn't actually reached a conclusion.
Besides, Lin Yan was confident in himself; not joining the Sixth Peak didn't mean he had no chance of obtaining sword imprints.
Hearing Lin Yan's words, Chen Qingzhu and the others fell silent.
Not choosing to join the Sixth Peak was indeed very satisfying.
But as the chief deacons of their respective academies, they had to consider the long-term implications.
"Lin Yan, even if you choose not to join the Sixth Peak, other peaks still need to be willing to accept you."
After a few breaths, Sikong Shen slowly spoke: "Each peak has its own sword academy behind it, and the resources that the Taiyi Sword Sect provides to each peak are limited. Accepting you means that the resources given to other disciples will decrease. In this situation, I'm afraid other peaks may not be willing to accept you."
Lin Yan's talent is beyond doubt; any sword academy would want a genius disciple like Lin Yan.
But the problem is, Lin Yan has already joined their Chengyi Sword Academy, so the elders of each peak have to consider whether to cultivate Lin Yan, a disciple from another sword academy, or to give resources to a disciple from their own academy.
People are all selfish.
Even Dharma Aspect Realm experts are no exception.
"I spent three months at the Taiyi Sword Sect and was appreciated by an elder. That elder told me that once I passed the academy competition and entered the Taiyi Sword Sect, I shouldn't rush to become his disciple; I could go find him first."
Hearing Lin Yan's words, Sikong Shen and the others were stunned. Lu Changfeng even subconsciously asked, "Why didn't you mention this before?" "
Junior Brother Lu, the Taiyi Sword Sect has rules against casually revealing information about the sect. It's normal that Lin Yan didn't say anything."
Chen Qingzhu helped Lin Yan out of the predicament, while Sikong Shen asked, "Which elder was it?"
"Elder Sun."
"Elder Sun? Which peak is he from? Which sword academy's senior?"
In Sikong Shen's view, the elder Lin Yan mentioned must have been an elder from another peak whom he met during his time at the Taiyi Sword Sect, who saw Lin Yan's potential and wanted to take him as a disciple.
"This Elder Sun isn't an elder from any peak, but rather an elder on duty at the Qijian Hall."
Lin Yan's explanation failed to clear up Sikong Shen and the others' confusion. On the contrary... they all looked somewhat bewildered. What kind of status did an elder on duty at the Qijian Hall have?
Sikong Shen and the others knew that the Taiyi Sword Sect had various peaks, each corresponding to a different sword academy, but they didn't know anything about anything beyond that.
"Lin Yan, are you serious?"
Just as Lin Yan was thinking about how to explain, Qu Xunzhen's voice came from outside the courtyard gate.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Qu Xunzhen walking in through the gate, staring at Lin Yan with excitement.
"How could this disciple dare to lie about such a matter?"
Upon receiving Lin Yan's affirmative answer, Qu Xunzhen smiled. "I didn't expect you to have such good fortune and to gain Elder Sun's appreciation."
Although Qu Xunzhen wasn't a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect, due to his family's connections, his understanding of the Taiyi Sword Sect was no less than that of the academy's leaders. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been in charge of the academy's competition every year.
"Senior Brother Qu, is this Elder Sun's background extraordinary?"
Sikong Shen asked curiously. He already knew from Senior Brother Qu's expression that Elder Sun's identity was probably not as simple as that of a peak elder.
"I can only tell you all that Elder Sun's strength and status are far superior to those of the other peak elders. Lin Yan's gaining Elder Sun's favor is far better than joining the Sixth Peak."
Qu Xunzhen's words made everyone present solemn. Although Qu Xunzhen did not explicitly state Elder Sun's identity, Sikong Shen and the others could guess.
This Elder Sun must be a formal disciple accepted by the Taiyi Sword Sect, a powerful swordsman.
"If the elders of the other peaks knew that Lin Yan had gained Elder Sun's favor, they would certainly be willing to accept Lin Yan and Qi Yu. I will write a letter to Junior Brother Zhao now and ask him to discuss it with the elders of the other peaks." Qu
Xunzhen was very excited. He had been rejected by the Sixth Peak three times in a row, and he had been holding back his anger, but he had endured it for the sake of the disciples of Chengyi Sword Academy.
Since Lin Yan was able to help Qi Yu find another way out, there was no need to tolerate it any longer.
"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Senior Brother Qu."
Sikong Shen also nodded emphatically, his gaze turning to Chen Qingzhu and the others, his eyes flashing with a fierce light: "Once Senior Brother Zhao sends back confirmed news, report to the head of the academy. This matter... our Chengyi Sword Academy needs an explanation."
In terms of strength, Chengyi Sword Academy was not afraid of Zhenyi Sword Academy.
It was only because of the rules of the Taiyi Sword Sect that the academy could not interfere in the affairs of the Taiyi Sword Sect, and the heads of the academies could not do anything to the two elders of Zhenyi Sword Academy on the Sixth Peak.
But if they were to break off relations, things might be different.
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