in2ebook Chapter 115 Heading to the Imperial Capital
Chapter 115 Heading to the Imperial Capital
Chapter 115 Heading to the Imperial Capital
The so-called sequence refers to those who are qualified to inherit the Hidden Sword Elder's ultimate skills, the Three Immortal Swords.
Over the years, many exceptionally talented young people have come to the Sword Pavilion to pay their respects to the Hidden Sword Elder. If they are chosen by the Hidden Sword Elder, they will be given a "Sword Token." This signifies that they are qualified to undergo the Hidden Sword Elder's test and have the opportunity to be taught the legendary, invincible, divine skill—the Three Immortal Swords.
Each token has a number on it. Lin Fei's token has the number "fourteen" written on it, which means that he is the fourteenth person to obtain this sword token.
Of course, if someone preceded him and had already received the Three Immortal Swords from the Hidden Sword Elder, then he wouldn't stand a chance. This is because, as everyone knows, the Hidden Sword Elder had declared to the world that he would only accept one successor.
"Didn't the Sword Master pass on the Three Immortal Swords to you? Why did he issue this Sword Token to find a successor?" Lin Fei asked curiously.
“My master said I lack talent, and at most I can only glimpse the threshold of ‘Brave Sword Slaying the Heavenly Gang’.” A hint of sadness appeared on Jian Qing’s face. “In fact, my master never regarded me as his successor, nor did he recognize me as his successor. I was raised by my master since I was a child. According to my master, he taught me swordsmanship only so that I could protect the next generation of Sword Master.”
Jian Qing was straightforward and didn't hide his feelings. Lin Fei understood his feelings—raised by the strongest person in the world since childhood, yet unable to be his successor, and only able to be a servant. Jian Qing's low spirits were therefore understandable.
"Let's not talk about this anymore." Jian Qing took a deep breath and composed himself. "Take this token. With this token, whether you're a righteous person or someone from the evil sects, no one above the Dharma Aspect Realm will dare to attack you again."
To dare utter such confident words is nothing but empty boasting. In this world, perhaps only the Heavenly Hidden Sword Sect can do it; there are no other like it.
After all, apart from Elder Tianyin, who is the number one expert in the world, no one else has the confidence to subdue all the strong people in the world.
Lin Fei took the sword token and asked, "Brother Jian Qing, besides being a sequence proof, does this sword token have any other wonderful use?"
"Of course." Jian Qing's face showed a smug look: "If you get this sword token, you may become my master's successor. Which of the world's strong people is so fearless as to dare to touch my master's successor? Of course, if you are not capable and are killed by someone of the same level, then you can only blame your bad luck."
With this sword token in hand, no one above the Dharma Aspect level may attack him. This sword token is essentially a life-saving charm.
Of course, this only guarantees that those at the Dharma Aspect Realm and above cannot make a move. Those at the same realm can still attack. Moreover, not only can they attack, but if they kill the holder of the sword token, the sword token itself will automatically be inherited by the person who seizes it.
In other words, while possessing this sword token can guarantee that those at the Dharma Aspect Realm won't attack him, once the news gets out, he'll likely become the target of numerous Acupoint Realm cultivators.
After all, becoming the successor of the world's number one master is something countless people dream of.
"Take this sword token and wait until the Heavenly Gate is opened before coming to the Sword Pavilion," Jian Qing instructed Lin Fei. "At that time, the Master will personally test you to see if you are qualified to inherit the Master's divine skill. If you fail the test, the Master will take back this sword token and will no longer provide you with protection."
"Remember, you can only open the Heavenly Gate, not condense a Dharma Form." As if afraid that Lin Fei would not remember, Jian Qing repeatedly reminded him: "Master's Three Immortal Swords can only be cultivated at the Acupoint Realm. If the Dharma Form is formed and the foundation is solid, there will be no more chance to learn Master's Three Immortal Swords."
It must be said that although Jian Qing is outspoken, it's only because he grew up in the Sword Lodge and is unfamiliar with social customs. He's not inherently bad; otherwise, he wouldn't have repeatedly reminded Lin Fei. After all, Lin Fei is one of Jian Qing's rivals; he could have easily avoided reminding him.
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Jianqing!" Lin Fei cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Jianqing. "Then I shall take my leave now. I will come to pay my respects to Senior Sword Venerable once the Heavenly Gate is opened."
"Go, go!" Jian Qing waved his hand: "Whether you can see the advisor is another matter. There are quite a few people who obtained the sword token before you, but they died at the hands of others or had their sword tokens stolen by others."
"This guy really doesn't leave any room for maneuver when he speaks." Lin Fei rubbed his nose and left the Sword Pavilion rather awkwardly.
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After leaving the Sword Pavilion, Lin Fei intended to head towards the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty.
This was also the last thing Master Yuanyi told him before he went down the mountain.
Lin Fei held a dragon-shaped jade pendant in his hand, which was the one Yuan Yi had given him when he was descending the mountain.
This jade pendant was crystal clear and shimmering with light; it was a valuable item. However, Lin Fei examined it carefully for a long time but couldn't see anything special about it besides its value.
It possessed no spiritual energy, nor was it any kind of treasure; it seemed to be just an ordinary, slightly more valuable jade pendant.
"What secret does this jade pendant hold?" Lin Fei examined the jade pendant carefully, but ultimately couldn't figure it out.
He believed that since his master, Yuanyi, had ultimately placed this item in his hand, this jade pendant was definitely not as simple as it appeared. However, Lin Fei couldn't discern its true nature for the time being.
It seems that the secret of this jade pendant can only be revealed once we reach the capital.
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The capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty was not a place that could be reached in just one or two days, far from where Jianlu was located.
The Sword Pavilion of the Heavenly Hidden Sword Sect is located between the Southern Tang and Northern Han kingdoms. Because of the presence of top experts of the time, it is tacitly considered a no-man's-land by both countries.
Given Lin Fei's speed, it would probably take him about a month to reach the capital.
The power of a master at the third level of the Dharma Aspect Realm is indeed beyond what ordinary people can imagine; he actually threw Lin Fei, along with the bell, to such a far place.
Lin Fei hurried to the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, taking the route along deserted paths.
After all, he now possesses not only the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill but is also a successor to the Sword Token sequence. Although experts at the Dharma Aspect Realm won't harm him because of the Sword Token, he is highly sought after by those at the Acupoint Realm, especially those ranked high on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.
Although Lin Fei wasn't afraid of cultivators of the same realm, he didn't want to cause too much unnecessary trouble. He traveled through mountains and valleys, setting off at sunrise and resting at sunset, heading towards the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty.