Chapter 38 – Point of Light
After analyzing the situation in great detail, he felt that this had something to do with his cultivation in the dream realm. He had experienced many mysteries surrounding the beads over the past four years.
While cultivating in the dream realm, he could feel the balls of light releasing light that was absorbed by his body.
As for those balls of light, he had been analyzing them for some time, but still hadn’t discovered their exact use.
Wang Lin no longer used the technique to hide his cultivation level, because 4 years of cultivating in a place like the back mountains was already a good enough reason to explain everything.
No one knew that 20 years ago, in the dream time space, he had reached the 3rd layer.
Moreover, for the past 20+ years, he has been continuously practicing his attraction technique and it has reached a terrifying level.
In fact, no one in the country of Zhao would spend 20 years practicing such a basic technique.
Suddenly, a white light appeared from the sky and enveloped everyone. The warm feeling returned, but this time, Wang Lin noticed something was different.
There was a faint flash of strange symbols in the light. The symbols coalesced into a whirlpool that quickly drew everyone into it, and they disappeared from the valley.
When they reappeared, they were in the main hall. The sect head sat there, still wearing his blue robe. Beside him sat several elders.
At that moment, several powerful divine senses scanned them. The sect master smiled. He nodded and said, “It’s been so many years, and I’m very pleased that you’ve all made considerable progress. Very good. Now, all disciples who have reached the 5th layer or higher, please stay here. The rest of you, go and inform your master of your achievements over the past four years. In three days, the Xuan Dao Sect will arrive. This time, we must win. As for changing your attire, everything will be done after the competition with them.”
Everyone answered in unison. All the disciples below the 5th layer left. Wang Lin looked around and did not see Sun Dazhu.
After leaving the hall, Wang Lin walked toward Sun Dazhu’s herb garden. He sent out his divine sense and discovered that the seal on the gate didn’t stop him at all. So, he entered the garden and found Sun Dazhu there, cultivating. Sun Dazhu was completely unaware of his divine sense.
The seal that had previously terrified him now seemed riddled with flaws. He now felt that if he wanted to break it, he could do so with ease.
Wang Lin regained his senses and respectfully called out, “Disciple Wang Lin is here to pay his respects to Master.”
After Sun Dazhu heard this, he hesitated for a moment. After thinking for a long time, he vaguely remembered that he had accepted a disciple named Wang Lin four years ago. Later, he sent Wang Lin to intensive training. He wasn’t sure if that trash had made any progress.
Out of curiosity, he opened the garden gate and arrogantly said, “Come in.”
Wang Lin entered. Sun Dazhu examined Wang Lin and exclaimed, “You made it to the 3rd layer?!”
Wang Lin nodded and said respectfully, “Disciple has been training hard these 4 years and barely managed to reach the 3rd layer.”
Sun Dazhu blinked a few times. He seemed to remember why he had accepted Wang Lin as his disciple. He remembered that he was going to wait until this disciple reached the first level and use the soul-searching technique, but after a moment of hesitation, he decided to give up. After all, so many years had passed, and the backlash of lowering his own cultivation base didn’t seem worth it.
Sun Dazhu glanced at Wang Lin and said, “Alright. Since you’ve already reached the 3rd layer, you’re Sun Dazhu’s true disciple, and since you’re my only disciple, starting today, you can return and stay here. In a few days, there will be a competition with the Xuan Dao Sect. You can follow me there and broaden your horizons. Also, since you’ve already reached the 3rd layer, have you practiced the attraction technique?”
Wang Lin’s expression remained normal as he replied, “Disciple has practiced the attraction technique, but still feels very unfamiliar with it.”
Sun Dazhu nodded and said, “That’s only natural. To be honest, these basic techniques are all about practice. The more you practice, the better you’ll become. Your teacher practiced for an entire year, and that could be considered the longest year in this sect. Take a look.” As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a small, colorful sword appeared and circled around the room before landing back in Sun Dazhu’s hand.
“After practicing the attraction technique and reaching the second layer, one can begin practicing the thrust technique. The thrust technique is what powers this sword. Of course, to reach this level, you must at least reach the fourth layer, but with the competition so fierce, we can’t allow you to make a fool of this sect. Your cultivation is low, so your chances of advancing are also low, but you can’t make this sect lose face. Flying swords can still be controlled with the attraction technique. I’ll give you a token, so go to the sword temple and choose a good flying sword to wear and show off in the competition.” Sun Dazhu finished speaking and threw the token toward Wang Lin.
Wang Lin’s expression became strange. He opened his mouth for a long time, but didn’t know what to say.
Seeing Wang Lin’s expression change strangely, Sun Dazhu snorted and said, “Don’t treat this matter lightly. You have to look good, because if you make me lose face, I won’t forgive you. Back then, your teacher did the same thing. Just by holding a flying sword, my teacher already gained a lot of face.”
Wang Lin smiled wryly and said, “That disciple will definitely look fierce, sir. Don’t worry.”