Then, as if it had nothing to do with the commotion just now, the book steadily floated down in front of Lin Xingyun.
“Hmm? What a domineering scripture,” Lin Xingyun muttered, “it’s utterly self-important. Is this sword dao divine ability personally summoned by the Supreme Celestial Dao Sword?”
Staring at the azure-gold book before him, Lin Xingyun couldn’t help but be shaken. A mere book that could transform into a sword on its own? And it wasn’t the least bit intimidated by the Emperor Scripture?
Unable to suppress his curiosity, he picked it up and checked its contents briefly. “‘Nine-Leaf Sword Technique’? One of the five great sword techniques of the Immortal Domain?”
At that moment, Lin Xingyun suddenly recalled a legend. The five greatest sword techniques in the Immortal Domain—if one could gather and fully master all five—could directly ascend to Emperorhood through the path of sword dao.
With that thought and the earlier call from the Supreme Celestial Dao Sword, along with the impressive display from this sword technique, Lin Xingyun had no reason not to choose it.
Without hesitation, he stored the book into his Heaven-Earth Ring.
As the ‘Nine-Leaf Sword Technique’ was chosen, the remaining sword dao manuals immediately deflated like punctured balloons. Each one let out a mournful hum and slowly floated back to their respective floors.
Lin Xingyun didn’t care in the slightest. With a peerless technique like the ‘Nine-Leaf Sword Technique’ in his possession, the others were nothing but mediocre decorations.
He continued ascending and soon reached the eighty-first floor. According to the system opportunity alert from Lin Chuan the day before, he quickly found the ‘Wilderness Scripture’.
“‘Wilderness Scripture’: Can swiftly gather spiritual power from the earth, mountains, rivers, and vegetation to greatly amplify one’s cultivation in a short time!” Lin Xingyun narrowed his eyes. “It’s similar to that ‘Heaven Flame Ninefold Turn’ used by Xiao Chen that day, but of a higher grade.”
“A Great Saint-level amplification secret art… not bad at all.”
After a simple examination, Lin Xingyun was ready to collect it as well.
But before he could act, the ‘Wilderness Scripture’ suddenly began to stir. It floated up abruptly and attempted to flee downstairs.
“Heh, Lin Chuan must have arrived,” Lin Xingyun sneered.
Just like how he could attract Emperor Scriptures, the Children of Destiny were also often chased by sentient techniques and treasures that threw themselves into their arms.
“Tsk tsk, you’re seriously craving his body that much? You’re utterly shameless!” Lin Xingyun sneered and struck with lightning speed, firmly seizing the ‘Wilderness Scripture’.
Although it had gained sentience, it wasn’t as mighty as the ‘Nine-Leaf Sword Technique’. Being just a book, it couldn’t resist Lin Xingyun’s control.
Once restrained, the ‘Wilderness Scripture’ trembled violently, struggling like a delicate girl trying to flee to her beloved—Lin Chuan. But in the end, it was still firmly and rudely locked into Lin Xingyun’s Heaven-Earth Ring.
…
At that moment, at the entrance to the Scripture Pavilion’s lower floors, Lin Chuan had just entered when he suddenly froze.
A wave of irritation and confusion welled up in his heart, and he stood there in a daze.
“Brother, what’s wrong?” Lin Qingzhu looked up and asked curiously.
“It’s nothing… let’s go check if there’s any suitable cultivation method for you,” Lin Chuan replied vaguely.
Last night, due to the eruption of extreme yin energy within Lin Qingzhu’s body and her rescue by Lin Xingyun, she had smoothly broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm.
Now that she had advanced, her foundational technique from the Vital Energy Realm was no longer suitable. She needed to find a new cultivation method for long-term use.
So Lin Chuan brought his sister to the Scripture Pavilion. He also wanted to see if there were any fast-track divine abilities that could help him with the challenge in a few days.
After a few questions from the elder guarding the pavilion, they were given a wooden token that allowed them to access up to the 40th floor.
The 40th floor housed King Realm-level techniques and divine abilities, the highest they could currently reach.
Lin Chuan led Lin Qingzhu upstairs to search. However, even after quite some time, they hadn’t found a suitable technique for her.
After all, her extreme yin physique was far too rare. Even King Realm cultivators lacked the ability to craft matching techniques for such a body.
“Sigh! If only we could go up a few more floors and search among the Saint or Great Saint-level techniques…” Lin Chuan sighed inwardly.
He had heard that Lin Lang, as the Holy Son, could freely pick Saint-level techniques.
Compared to someone like that, his status and resources were sorely lacking.
He subconsciously grasped the jade talisman over his chest. “Brother Diao, you really don’t have any suitable techniques for my sister?”
“No. Right now, I’m just a fragment of a soul with most of my memories lost. It’s already quite difficult for me to guide your cultivation,” a cold and arrogant voice came from the jade talisman. “But there’s no need to rush. Once you become the Holy Son, finding a suitable technique will be a breeze.”
“That Lin Lang may not be easy to deal with, but don’t worry, I’ll make my move when the time comes. If you can’t win, I’ll lend you part of my soul’s power. You’ll crush him easily.”
“Then… that’s all we can do for now,” Lin Chuan muttered as he turned to Lin Qingzhu with an apologetic look. “Qingzhu, let’s head back for now. Don’t worry. Once I become the Holy Son, I’ll take you to find a higher-grade cultivation method.”
“It’s okay, Brother. I’m not in a hurry,” Lin Qingzhu said with a gentle smile. “I believe in you. You’ll definitely defeat that Lin Lang and become the Holy Son!” This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Seeing her smile so warmly, Lin Chuan felt even more guilt. But at the same time, a stronger fighting spirit surged within him.
…
Just as the siblings were about to go downstairs and leave, Lin Xingyun happened to descend from the restriction barrier on the 41st floor.
“Huh? What a coincidence. You two are here too?”
“Y-Young Master?!” Lin Qingzhu was pleasantly surprised and couldn’t help but call out softly.
Lin Chuan, however, looked a little awkward as he respectfully greeted him.
“Oh? Qingzhu, you’ve already reached the Spirit Sea Realm? Have you found a suitable cultivation technique?” Lin Xingyun asked with apparent curiosity.
Lin Qingzhu looked slightly embarrassed and lowered her gaze, replying softly, “N-not yet…”
“I see. Indeed, there’s not much good beneath the 40th floor. How about this—Qingzhu, why don’t you come with me to the upper floors and have a look?”
Lin Xingyun smiled warmly, his demeanor as gentle and refined as jade. Lin Qingzhu blushed and her heart began to race.
“Can… can I really, Young Master?”
Lin Xingyun nodded slightly. Gathering her courage, Lin Qingzhu took small steps and moved closer to him.
“Brother Lin Chuan, why don’t you come take a look too?” Lin Xingyun casually glanced at Lin Chuan and smiled.
“Thank you for your kindness, Young Master. I… I don’t need such high-grade techniques for now,” Lin Chuan replied with difficulty. After all, he had just refused Lin Xingyun’s offer yesterday. It felt shameless to accept his favor now.
But what happened next left Lin Chuan dumbfounded.
“Ah, then never mind. Qingzhu, let’s go.”
As he spoke, Lin Xingyun very naturally held Qingzhu’s soft little hand.
“Mm… mm!” Lin Qingzhu didn’t resist at all. On the contrary, she was delighted. Turning back to her brother, she said, “Brother, I’ll head up with the Young Master first…”
Then she moved even closer to Lin Xingyun.
Watching the two of them ascend the stairs side by side like a pair of lovers, Lin Chuan stood there frozen, his mind blank.
It felt like the little cabbage he had so carefully raised… was about to be eaten by a pig.