The deck of the flying ship was silent.
No one moved.
No one spoke.
Every pair of eyes was fixed on Lin Tian.
He slowly looked at the back of his right hand.
The strange symbol had disappeared.
It was as if it had never existed.
Lin Tian frowned.
“Master…” “What was that?” The old man remained silent for several seconds.
When he finally spoke…
His voice was much more serious than usual.
“I don’t know.” Lin Tian was surprised.
“You don’t know?” “I have lived for over ten thousand years.” “I have seen countless treasures.” “I have survived wars between immortals.” “But…” “I have never seen that symbol before.” Lin Tian’s heart became heavy.
Even his master didn’t recognize it.
Whatever had happened…
It was far from ordinary.
Elder Chen slowly walked toward him.
His expression was calm.
But his eyes were filled with curiosity.
“Lin Tian.” “Are you injured?” Lin Tian shook his head.
“I’m fine, Elder.” Elder Chen carefully examined him.
Not a single burn remained.
Not even a scratch.
The elder couldn’t hide his surprise.
“Your recovery speed…” “It’s unbelievable.” Lin Tian smiled awkwardly.
“I guess I was lucky.” The old man laughed inside his mind.
“Lucky?” “You’re anything but lucky.” “You’ve just become even more mysterious.” Yue Qingxue walked over.
She let out a sigh of relief.
“I thought you were going to die.” Lin Tian smiled.
“I thought so too.” For the first time since they met…
Both of them laughed.
Not far away…
Gu Han watched everything.
His fists tightened.
His face was filled with jealousy.
“Why…” “Why does everything happen to him?” One disciple standing beside him whispered, “Senior Brother Gu…” “Maybe he’s really special.” Gu Han glared at him.
“Special?” “He’s just a lucky nobody.” “But luck always runs out.” He turned around and walked away.
His eyes were colder than ever.
The old man’s voice echoed in Lin Tian’s mind.
“That one…” “He’ll become trouble.” Lin Tian nodded slightly.
“I know.” “I’ll be careful.” A few hours later…
The flying ship finally left the storm behind.
Bright sunlight filled the sky once again.
In the distance…
A massive mountain range slowly appeared above the clouds.
Towering peaks reached into the heavens.
Waterfalls flowed from the cliffs.
Countless birds and spirit beasts flew through the air.
Ancient buildings rested on the mountaintops.
Floating bridges connected one peak to another.
The disciples standing on the deck smiled.
“We’re here!” “The Azure Cloud Sect!” Lin Tian stepped forward.
His eyes widened with amazement.
The sect was far more magnificent than anything he had imagined.
The old man chuckled.
“This is only a small sect in the Azure Empire.” “The world beyond it is far greater.” Lin Tian nodded.
“Then I’ll start here…” “And one day…” “I’ll reach the top.” The flying ship slowly descended toward the largest mountain.
Hundreds of young cultivators had already gathered below.
Some carried swords.
Some rode spirit beasts.
Others wore robes from powerful clans.
Every one of them had come for the same reason.
To become a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Elder Chen stood at the front of the ship.
His voice echoed across the deck.
“Welcome.” “Tomorrow…” “The entrance examination begins.” Lin Tian looked at the crowd below.
He knew one thing.
His greatest challenges…
Were only just beginning.
End of Chapter 8