“Burial Sect!” Zhong Moyang replied.
“Burial Sect?” Lin Xiao was startled. The Temple of Fate was actually connected to the Burial Sect?
“Some have seen the Burial Sect interacting with the Emperor Assassins, but whether there’s a definite connection remains unclear. The Burial Sect has always been mysterious, and no one has managed to get more accurate information from them,” Zhong Moyang said.
Lin Xiao frowned. It seemed that obtaining information about the Temple of Fate wouldn’t be easy.
However, since it was linked to the Burial Sect, it was better than blindly searching for the Temple of Fate.
After all, the Burial Sect was one of the eight major sects in the Southeast Region. Though mysterious, it wasn’t entirely isolated from the world.
“Youyu, no matter how difficult it is, I will definitely rescue you!” Lin Xiao clenched his fists tightly, silently vowing in his heart.
After the conversation, Zhong Moyang left the Spear Dragon Sect to personally visit the Nine Heavens Sect.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiao stayed within the Spear Dragon Sect, fully dedicating himself to cultivating the Nine Nether Demon Body.
He could already sense that, although he had reached the peak of the first level of Martial Lord, breaking through to the second level would be extremely difficult.
Only by cultivating the unfathomably profound Nine Nether Demon Body could he maximise his combat strength within a month.
…
Lingjian Sect, on a peak shrouded in spiritual mist and swirling clouds, stood a refined yet sharp young figure.
This young man, dressed in white, exuded an air of elegance, standing amidst the misty mountains like an exiled immortal.
This was none other than the core disciple of the Lingjian Sect, the top prodigy of the Southeast Region’s eight great talents, Jian Wudi.
“The seventh level of Martial Lord has finally stabilised,” Jian Wudi’s eyes gleamed with sharpness. “Within half a year, I will definitely break through to the eighth level.”
“Senior Brother,” at that moment, a disciple flew over and bowed to Jian Wudi.
Without turning, Jian Wudi asked calmly, “Any news from Lin Xiao’s side?”
“He’s been in secluded cultivation in Haoran Mountain, no updates,” the young disciple shook his head.
“Keep a close watch on Lin Xiao,” Jian Wudi ordered.
“Yes!” The young disciple nodded solemnly, about to leave.
“Wudi!” Just then, an urgent voice rang out, and an elder’s figure suddenly flew over.
“Third Elder!” The young disciple quickly bowed to the arriving elder.
“Third Elder, what’s happened?” Jian Wudi frowned, asking immediately.
“The Spear Dragon Sect has sent a challenge letter!” Zhe Renfeng tossed a letter to Jian Wudi, saying, “One month from now, Lin Xiao will come to challenge you.”
“What?” Jian Wudi was stunned, his face full of disbelief.
The young disciple nearby was equally shocked.
Lin Xiao, challenging him in just one month?
With over a year left in their two-year agreement, Lin Xiao was challenging now? Was he insane?
Taking the challenge letter and confirming it, Jian Wudi’s eyes narrowed, “Courting death!”
“If he dares to send a challenge letter, he must have gained a significant opportunity and stepped into the Martial Lord realm,” Zhe Renfeng reminded.
Anyone could guess that Lin Xiao, having witnessed Jian Wudi fight Zhan Lan, still dared to challenge him, meaning he must have entered the Martial Lord realm and was brimming with confidence.
“Even if he’s reached the Martial Lord realm and has trump cards, he’s still doomed!” Jian Wudi’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint, his face radiating unwavering confidence.
“I can’t understand why Lin Xiao would choose to challenge you now. Still, caution is advised, though I firmly believe he’s no match for you,” Zhe Renfeng said.
Jian Wudi nodded and ordered the young disciple beside him, “Rong Qingyun, send word to the Spear Dragon Sect. One month from now, I, Jian Wudi, will be waiting for Lin Xiao to come and meet his death.”
“Yes!” The young disciple named Rong Qingyun nodded and swiftly left the peak.
…
Nine Heavens Sect.
Majestic, towering palaces stood atop the mountain peaks.
On one mountaintop, there was a grand battle platform, its surrounding array barriers constantly shimmering with light. Inside the platform, a muscular, imposing figure in a golden robe moved with steady steps, his fists and palms striking continuously, unleashing dazzling bursts of fist and palm energy. Waves of power surged relentlessly within the platform.
“Nine Heavens Art, Fist Aura!”
At that moment, the golden-robed youth’s aura soared, his right fist striking skyward. A blinding golden fist aura erupted, carrying domineering force like a golden thunderbolt, crashing into the array barrier above.
“Boom!”
A deafening roar shook the heavens, the entire peak trembling as vast waves of golden energy surged within the array.
As the energy dissipated, the golden-robed youth was left panting heavily.
“Yunxiao!” At that moment, a soft sigh sounded. Outside the platform, a golden-robed elder appeared, unnoticed until now.
The golden-robed youth on the platform was none other than Li Yunxiao. Hearing the elder’s voice, Li Yunxiao quickly turned and bowed, “Master!”
“You exerted too much force, your fist aura too wild. It may add a fraction of power to your strike, but it leaves you drained and harms your body,” the golden-robed elder advised calmly.
“I know, but I’m not reconciled!” Li Yunxiao said, unwillingly. “We’re from the same generation, yet Jian Wudi and Zhan Lan are so much stronger than me!”
“Jian Wudi and Zhan Lan are one thing, but in the younger generation, there’s an even more monstrous Lin Xiao!” Li Yunxiao complained bitterly. “Lin Xiao aside, there’s also Junior Sister Ziling and Junior Brother Linghu. Ziling’s spiritual power keeps growing, and if she breaks through to the first level of spiritual power, she’ll surpass me. Linghu has already reached the first level of Martial Lord, and in a few years, he’ll likely surpass me too.”
The golden-robed elder shook his head slightly, saying calmly, “That’s because your talent isn’t as great as theirs.”
“I…” Li Yunxiao was speechless.
Was this how a master should act? Such blatant discouragement.
“They are golden prodigies, and this region can’t contain them,” the golden-robed elder said calmly. “But you, as long as you inherit the mantle of the Nine Heavens Sect, will also dominate a region in the future.”
Li Yunxiao felt much better hearing this.
“Sect Leader!” At that moment, a middle-aged man flew over and bowed to the golden-robed elder. “Elder Zhong Moyang has come to visit!”
The golden-robed elder frowned slightly, a thoughtful look on his face. “Visiting at this time?”
“Sect Leader, there’s also news that one month from now, Lin Xiao will go to Lingjian Sect to challenge Jian Wudi. It may be related to this,” the middle-aged man said.
“What, challenging Jian Wudi in one month?” Li Yunxiao’s body shook, his face full of disbelief.
“Quickly invite Elder Zhong into the hall!” the golden-robed elder said to the middle-aged man.
“Yes!” The middle-aged man nodded and swiftly darted away.
