Chapter 47 – Exchange (1)
Wang Lin smiled bitterly and said, “Soul Transformation is still too far away for juniors.”
“Nonsense. With the help of me, who comes from a rank 6 country, what exactly is the Soul Transformation stage? Although I can’t go out, I’ve been using my Nascent Soul Essence to help you cultivate for the past 30 years. Otherwise, with your lack of talent, how could you possibly reach this stage in 30 years?”
“And since you have absorbed my Nascent Soul Essence, other than people who have the same cultivation level as me, no one can see your cultivation.”
“Also, with the Heaven-Defying Bead in your hands, what do you have to fear? It took me a great deal of effort to obtain this bead when it appeared in the cultivation alliance, which resulted in me losing my body. My soul would have been destroyed if I hadn’t escaped into this bead. Originally, I wanted to find another body to use, but this damned Heaven-Defying Bead… it seems that if someone without a body enters it, they can’t get out.
“I won’t lie to you. When I first saw you, I wanted to possess your body, but these heaven-defying beads were like a cage preventing me from leaving.”
“I’ve studied this bead for years. It must have an owner before its many effects can be utilized and I can be freed.”
“When I obtained this bead, I was being hunted, but I had time to study it. This bead must absorb the essence of the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth before it can recognize its owner. However, even then, its owner must achieve Soul Transformation before they can get me out of here. Ah, little one, show compassion and cultivate faster! Then help me find a good body to use. I, Situ Nan, will remember your kindness, and with my protection, you can live a safe and comfortable life!”
In the end, Situ Nan’s tone was not as aggressive as before, but was filled with regret.
Wang Lin pondered for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, Situ Nan’s voice sounded again.
“Brat, someone’s coming. I’ll help you get out.”
Suddenly, the urge to cry arose. Wang Lin’s body trembled and he opened his eyes.
He radiated his divine senses and found two disciples, one male and one female, walking silently towards Wang Lin. About 30 meters away from Wang Lin, the two stopped and began kissing and teasing each other. Soon, the two of them took off all their clothes and their moans echoed around.
Wang Lin was very familiar with these two disciples. They were both in the back mountain. He eyed them curiously, especially the female disciple, before reluctantly leaving.
Back home, Wang Lin thought about what Situ Nan had said. Wang Lin didn’t fully believe her words, but she had truly learned a lot about how the cultivation world worked. Wang Lin couldn’t believe she would lie about those things.
Three days later, the exchange between the Heng Yue Sect and the Xuan Dao Sect officially began.
This is a long-standing tradition between the two sects, so it’s not too fanciful. The location is atop the Heng Yue Sect’s pine mountain.
An arched stone bridge connects the two mountain peaks. Wang Lin had seen the summit of Pine Peak from a distance, but had never been able to see it clearly due to the clouds.
Pine Peak Mountain is one of the Heng Yue Sect’s key locations. It boasts a high density of spiritual energy, like the back mountain, and is where the two Core Formation elders go to cultivate.
Atop Pine Peak, a large stone platform was set up for this exchange. It was surrounded by eight large white jade pillars, each with the 500-year history of the Heng Yue Sect engraved on them.
Upon arriving here, a majestic aura radiated from the white jade pillar and immediately transformed into a bone-chilling killing intent.
“Friend Huang Long, every time I see this white jade pillar, it feels different. No wonder it’s a treasure of the cultivation state of Zhao.” Old Man Ouyang sighed and waved his hand to dispel the killing intent.
Behind him, all the disciples of the Xuan Dao Sect were shocked. At that moment, the killing intent made them feel as if they had entered the battlefield. They felt almost crushed by this feeling, until Elder Ouyang dispersed them.
“Fellow cultivator Ouyang, this is a treasure personally crafted by our founder. Within 100 meters of the white pillar, every Heng Yue Sect disciple will be suppressed by killing intent. I’m sure Elder Ouyang understands, so please forgive us.” Huang Long’s face remained calm. His hands formed a seal, and a gentle light shot out from the white jade pillar. Like a large hand, the light swept away the clouds covering the peak. The killing intent also disappeared.
In front of him, all the students there cracked their knuckles.
Elder Ouyang turned around and spoke to the other two elders before saying, “Don’t worry. According to the old rules, we’ll send someone first. Liu Feng, you may go!”
Liu Feng was a man with a pure water spirit root. He smiled, then took a deep breath and arrived on stage like lightning. He said in a clear voice, “Liu Feng of the Xuan Dao Sect requests guidance from the Heng Yue Sect.”
Wang Lin stood behind Sun Dazhu with a flying sword on his back, wearing his red disciple’s attire. He looked extremely majestic.
Sun Dazhu was very satisfied with his disciple’s performance. Ever since Wang Lin had reached the 3rd layer, whenever he saw Wang Lin, he was no longer as irritated as before. Although he was far from liking Wang Lin, he was at least starting to see Wang Lin as his disciple.
Of course, all of this depended on whether Wang Lin was able to pass the third layer or not. If after 8 to 10 years, Wang Lin was still stuck in the third layer, then Sun Dazhu would probably hate Wang Lin even more.
For the past three days, Wang Lin had barely left the house. He spent most of his time in dreamland, chatting with Situ Nan.
After some repentance, he began to understand Situ Nan. Situ Nan was the number one expert in the 6th-ranked Suzaku Country. His cultivation was at an unimaginable level, he would kill anyone who bothered him, steal anything he wanted, and was extremely arrogant.
Because of Liu Feng’s appearance, the atmosphere became very quiet. The sect head, Huang Long, looked at Liu Feng and said, “Zhao Long, go away!”
Zhao Long is a very quiet disciple. He is one of the disciples who has reached the 6th layer after intensive training.
The Heng Yue Sect sent a 6th-layer disciple in the first round. This was a rare occurrence in the exchange.
Elder Ouyang did not mind and said, “Liu Feng, for this fight, I will allow you to use 50% of your strength.”
As he said those words, the expressions of the people from the Heng Yue Sect all changed.