Chapter 432: Chapter 430 Four Extremes Vault of Heaven

Upon seeing Zhong Lin, the two young women were startled and quickly saluted, “Greetings, Brother Zhong Lin.”

Faced with Zhong Lin, the two displayed different expressions.

Gong Jing showed delight, while Shi Ying’s face revealed traces of fear, clearly worried about Zhong Lin settling old scores.

“Junior Sister Gong Jing, all is well, I assume! Is Senior Sister Night Rain here?” Zhong Lin smiled.

“She is, Senior Sister Night Rain is in the Listening Rain Pavilion,” Gong Jing said hastily.

“Hmm.”

Zhong Lin nodded and flew directly towards the Listening Rain Pavilion.

Watching Zhong Lin’s departing figure, Shi Ying felt both relieved and somewhat downcast.

Gong Jing sighed and said, “Junior Sister Shi Ying, don’t worry. With Brother Zhong Lin’s current prestige, he won’t care about trivial past matters. However, you must be cautious in the future. Never be overly arrogant; remember that fortunes change over time, and one never knows who may suddenly rise up one day.”

“Thank you, Senior Sister, I understand.”

Meanwhile, Zhong Lin headed straight to the Listening Rain Pavilion, but halfway there, he heard a familiar voice whisper in his ear.

“Come to the mountaintop.”

“Senior Sister Ying Ju?”

Zhong Lin’s heart stirred, and he immediately changed course, flying towards the mountaintop.

At the summit of Juying Peak stood a gently rippling Heavenly Pool, beside which rose an even more magnificent palace. Immortal Cranes, Rocs, Golden Eagles, White Deer, White Tigers, Jade Rabbits, and Peacocks roamed freely, full of vitality and an ethereal aura.

“Juying Palace.”

These three large characters were carved on the plaque at the entrance of the palace atop the mountain.

It was Zhong Lin’s first time here; previously, he was not qualified to come.

The grand doors opened with a bang, and Ying Ju reclined on the chair in Juying Palace, exuding majesty and dominance.

“Greetings, Senior Sister Ying Ju.” Zhong Lin cupped his hands in salute.

“Yin Evil entering the body? Zhong Lin, congratulations on breaking through to the Yin Yang Realm, adding one more to the seats of the Inner Sect Disciples.” Ying Ju said with a smile.

“It’s all due to Master’s guidance. I don’t dare take credit. I must also thank you, Senior Sister, for your assistance. Without it, I wouldn’t have achieved first place in the competition, let alone been accepted by the Sword Pavilion.”

Zhong Lin expressed his heartfelt gratitude, acknowledging that his first-place win in the competition resulted not only from his efforts but significantly from the Five Elements Xuan Jade Sword gifted by Ying Ju. Without winning first place, he would not have received the Nirvana Fruit or been accepted by the Master, making her a figurative parent to him.

Ying Ju waved her hand and said, “There’s no need for that. You are a member of the Juying Association, so assisting you is expected. Reaching where you are now is mainly due to your own efforts; just don’t forget that you were once part of the Juying Association.”

“I, Zhong Lin, will not dare to forget. In the future, if anything is needed, please just instruct me, Senior Sister.” Zhong Lin said solemnly.

Ying Ju smiled with approval, satisfied with Zhong Lin’s attitude.

“Be wary of the Third Saint in the future. The Nirvana Fruit is crucial to his cultivation plans, and now that you have taken it, he will certainly resent you. Though you have Elder Tian Xing and the First Saint as your mentors, the Third Saint is extremely ambitious, exceptionally talented, and blessed with great fortune and opportunities. As a child, he inadvertently entered the cave mansion of a divine being, obtaining the inheritance left by the ’Four Extremes Vault of Heaven Emperor’ of ancient times, possessing countless Divine Weapons, Elixirs, and Secret Manuals. The ’Four Extremes Vault of Heaven’ divine skill he practiced is unrivaled among the True Disciples in terms of Spiritual Origin and power, making him the Third Saint. Over the years, he has continuously challenged the First Saint, and the Sect’s Elders and Supreme Leader have hinted at focusing on nurturing him.”

Ying Ju elaborated on the Third Saint’s abilities, fortune, and opportunities, imparting considerable pressure.

“But you are also not lacking; with a First-grade Pill and Immortal Golden Core, albeit with a short cultivation time. With Elder Tian Xing and the First Saint protecting you, what you must focus on is intense cultivation.”

“Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister.”

“Indeed! Your courage in the competition was exuberant, like strong wine invigorating your blood. If you can perform similarly at the future Eastern Martial Arts Tournament, you will certainly be prioritized for cultivation by the Sect, and then you will soar to great heights with a promising future.” Ying Ju said with a smile.

“I appreciate your kind wishes, Senior Sister.”

“Then you must work hard in cultivation, for I hear that some geniuses in other regions of the Eastern Desolate, although the same age as you, have long surpassed the Life and Death Realm. Your current cultivation is inadequate!”

Zhong Lin frowned with a look of surprise. He believed his cultivation speed, aided by the System Panel, was not slow, yet he hadn’t expected someone to surpass him; such talent must be terrifying.

“Enough with the thoughts, just train diligently. You didn’t come back to Juying Peak to visit me, did you? Go ahead! Don’t keep them waiting.

“Well… no rush.”

“Really no rush? If you fancy anyone, you can bring them back, you know!”

“…”

Ying Ju smiled slightly, waved her right hand, and an invisible force promptly pushed Zhong Lin out of Juying Palace.

Zhong Lin cupped his hands towards the now-closed doors of Juying Palace, then stepped through the air and quickly disappeared into the horizon.

After meeting several old acquaintances, Zhong Lin returned to the Sword Pavilion.

Sword Pavilion Peak.

Scripture Pavilion.

Zhong Lin stepped into the Second Layer. Compared to the vastness of the First Layer, the Second Layer had fewer Martial Arts, only a mere thousand volumes.

Yet every volume curated in the Scripture Pavilion was a supreme classic.

Zhong Lin rubbed his hands together in excitement; his Sword Intent hadn’t grown for a long time.

“System, allocate points for me, and let me see your limits.”

…

“Brother, where are we headed?”

Looking down at the ant-like buildings below, above the clouds, the Flying Boat streaked swiftly like a ray of light, far from the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land by countless miles.

On the massive Flying Boat, Zhong Lin and his Second Senior Brother Chi Zhonglin sat facing each other, with steaming tea before them.

“Have you heard of the Five Elements Secret Realm?”

“No.”

Zhong Lin shook his head, admitting his lack of geographical knowledge.

“Exactly, it’s meant for you. Just follow me; when you condensed your Spiritual Body in the Spirit Embryo Realm, it was the Five Elements Spirit Body, making the Five Elements Secret Realm an ideal place for your training. If Master hadn’t insisted on you training here first, I’d have taken you straight to Thunderstorm Heaven.” Chi Zhonglin smirked.

“And what is Thunderstorm Heaven?”

Each place name Chi Zhonglin mentioned tapped into Zhong Lin’s ignorance, making him feel like a country bumpkin, clueless about anything.

“Hehe, it’s an even more thrilling place. Mainly, your current cultivation is too low. With the Eastern Martial Arts Tournament approaching, our senior brother, you, and I must participate, but your current strength is admittedly lacking, so we need to find a place to quickly boost your cultivation. We’ll head to the Five Elements Secret Realm as an initial step, then proceed to Thunderstorm Heaven, ensuring that when we return, everyone will be astonished.”

For some reason, a chill seemed to creep up on Zhong Lin, but he could only trust that Chi Zhonglin meant him no harm.

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