Three months later, Lin Bai’s decision to accept challenges from all Earth Martial Realm warriors of Spirit Sword Sect at No Return Cliff was announced, causing an immediate uproar. He would accept anyone who came to challenge him!
At the Inner Gate, on the Young Sect Master’s mountain peak.
"Hahaha, Lin Bai is courting death!" Su Cang laughed wildly after hearing the news.
"He really believes being first place among the Outer Sect qualifies him to run rampant within the Spirit Sword Sect?"
"Hmm, since he wants to set up an arena, our Divine Alliance will meet him there in three months."
"Spread the word, instruct all of Divine Alliance’s inner disciples, any and all warriors within the state of Earth Martial Realm, to return in three months. I refuse to believe that we cannot find one person within the immense Inner Sect of the Spirit Sword Sect who can kill Lin Bai!"
With a wild laugh, Su Cang called out, his eyes revealing a cold murderous intent.
"Three months from now, Lin Bai must meet his death on No Return Cliff!"
Su Cang declared resolutely.
Inside the Enforcement Hall.
The Second Elder and more than thirty other elders of the Spirit Sword Sect sat together, listening to Li Qingxuan’s report.
The Second Elder asked Li Qingxuan, "Qing Xuan, do you believe that Lin Bai has a chance of defeating everyone in three months?"
"I can’t be entirely certain, Disciple, but Lin Bai says he is confident," Li Qingxuan responded respectfully.
Li Qingxuan was actually the Second Elder’s disciple!
"To breakthrough from the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level to the Earth Martial Realm within three months, and then dominate within the Earth Martial Realm, this isn’t going to be easy."
"Yes, this person is a genius, but isn’t this too much of a risk?"
"I disagree with this approach. Why don’t you, nephew Qing Xuan, try to persuade him again? After all, he is currently part of our Sword Alliance. If he grows appropriately, he might be able to contend with Su Cang, which would greatly increase our chances of victory."
The elders in the room did not believe that Lin Bai could dominate the Earth Martial Realm within three months and attempted to dissuade him.
The Second Elder said, "I know this man. He’s a proud sword cultivator who sticks to his decisions. Wherever his sword points, either he will destroy his opponent, or his opponent will destroy him."
"This is the fate of a sword cultivator."
The Second Elder shook his head and sighed, "He and Jian Xuan are so similar."
"He is exactly like Jian Xuan, unreservedly forthright!"
"Well, since he’s confident, let him fight. Even if he loses, I can save him."
The Second Elder gave it careful consideration and decided not to ask Li Qingxuan to dissuade Lin Bai.
"Yes, Master."
"Master, didn’t you mention some time ago that there’s news of Senior Brother?" Li Qingxuan asked curiously.
The Second Elder took a deep breath, his eyes lighting up as he answered, "Yes, after a hundred years, we finally have news of him."
"We are all here to discuss this matter."
"According to reliable information, Jian Xuan fled from the Spirit Sword Sect and went to the Dayue Kingdom, where he eventually disappeared."
"If we’re not wrong, Jian Xuan is probably hiding somewhere in the Dayue Kingdom."
"Perfect, now that you’re here, Qing Xuan, get a task for the Dayue Kingdom from the Task Hall. After completing the task, do some investigating in the Dayue Kingdom, and hopefully find traces of Jian Xuan."
The Second Elder instructed Li Qingxuan.
"Yes, Master, I will set off immediately." Li Qingxuan nodded.
"Remember to keep this matter a secret. If Su Cang and the Grand Elder find out about it, they might try something desperate," the Second Elder warned.
"Of course, Master."
Li Qingxuan answered earnestly.
Jian Xuan’s whereabouts were too important. If the news leaked, Su Cang and the Grand Elder would probably rush to kill Jian Xuan immediately.
White Cloud Peak.
With a smile on his face, Li Shanqing made his way to Ling Tianzi’s study room.
"Shanqing, you came to me for something? Is there something you wanted to report?" Ling Tianzi was still engrossed in his books as he asked.
"Master, I just got news from the Spirit Sword Sect that Junior Brother announced he will accept challenges from all Earth Martial Stage warriors in the Spirit Sword Sect at No Return Cliff in three months’ time, no matter who they are."
Li Shanqing said with a grin, "Master, my Junior Brother is much crazier than me."
"Oh! Is that so?" Ling Tianzi looked at Li Shanqing with interest.
"This will be interesting. I’m curious as to how he’ll gain the power to challenge the Ninth Level of the Earth Martial Realm in three months."
"Interesting, Lin Bai is much more interesting than you three."
Ling Tianzi voiced his opinion cheerfully.
"Well, we are all cautious, unlike Junior Brother, who just stepped into martial arts recently. He is like a young calf without fear."
Li Shanqing replied with a faint smile.
"I don’t think so. Lin Bai is thoughtful, decisive, and not much different from you. Since he has dared to make such a claim, he must be somewhat confident about doing it in three months." Ling Tianzi speculated with a laugh.
"Let’s wait and see. If he truly defeats all Earth Martial Realm warriors in the Spirit Sword Sect after three months, nobody in the Spirit Sword Sect, besides Su Cang, can stop him from becoming a core disciple!"
Ling Tianzi spoke with a smile.
"As soon as he becomes a core disciple, Master, you’ll have found the successor for your legacy." Li Shanqing commented with a laugh.
"Yes, after searching for so long, I’ve finally found a promising candidate."
"That’s right; have you spread the news about Jian Xuan as I asked you to?"
Ling Tianzi asked.
"Done. I allowed Sword Alliance’s spies to learn that Jian Xuan is in the Dayue Kingdom but didn’t tell them where exactly."
"I was worried that if I directly told them his location, it might make Sword Alliance suspicious, thinking it’s a trap, and they might not investigate."
"When they send people to the Dayue Kingdom, I’ll slowly guide them to Jian Xuan’s whereabouts."
Li Shanqing said unhurriedly.
"You’ve done well." Ling Tianzi agreed, "By now, Sword Alliance should have received the news. If I’m not mistaken, it will be Li Qingxuan who goes to the Dayue Kingdom. Go ahead and arrange everything."
"Yes, Master." Li Shanqing acknowledged.
After Li Shanqing left the palace,
Ling Tianzi put down his book and announced with sparkling eyes, "I’m curious how you’ll arrange your cultivation plan for these three months, so that you can ensure your victory."
"It’s time to accept the trial assessment of the Inner Gate."
Lin Bai took a deep breath, his mind already preparing to enter the Inner Gate.
With Lin Bai’s current strength at the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level, he was considered average among the Inner Gate disciples. In the Outer Sect, he could not find a worthy opponent. Therefore, it was meaningless for Lin Bai to continue staying in the Outer Sect.
Entering the Inner Gate and sparring with the Inner Disciples would give Lin Bai better motivation and speed up his cultivation.
He arrived at the Task Hall.
"Kill a Xuanwu Realm Fifth Level demon beast, reward: 10,000 Spirit Stones!"
"There is a Heavenly Dragon Grass on the Tianlong Mountain, guarded by a Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level demon beast. Whoever could bring back the Heavenly Dragon Grass will be rewarded with 30,000 Spiritual Stones."
Entering the Task Hall, Lin Bai first glanced at the tasks posted on the surrounding walls, most of which were posted by the Spirit Sword Sect disciples.
After glancing for a while, Lin Bai, uninterested, went directly to the counter.
"Elder, I want to take the Inner Gate examination task." Lin Bai said to an elder in the Task Hall.
The elder glanced at Lin Bai and said, "As a Xuanwu Ninth Level warrior, you should have entered the Inner Gate long ago. You’ve wasted time lingering in the Outer Sect. Come with me, I’ll take you to draw your Inner Gate examination task."
"Yes."
Lin Bai acknowledged and followed the elder into the secret chamber.
The elder thought Lin Bai was an old warrior who deliberately lingered in the Outer Sect.
What he didn’t know was that Lin Bai had only been a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect for four months. He had advanced from Martial Arts Ninth Level to Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level.
Once inside the secret chamber, an old man and a young boy were already waiting there.
The old man had a beaming smile on his face as he looked at the boy.
The boy laughed, turning around he happened to see Lin Bai!
"Lin Bai!"
The boy exclaimed in surprise.
Lin Bai looked at him, not recognizing the boy from his memory, he asked, "May I know who you are?"
"Humph, of course you don’t know me." The boy sneered.
"My name is Hu Yian! Inner Disciple, Divine Alliance Warrior."
The boy sneered.
"Ha ha." Lin Bai sneered, originally intending to exchange pleasantries, but lost interest upon hearing that his opponent was a Divine Alliance Warrior.
Now, he and the Divine Alliance Warriors were on such bad terms that they were like mortal enemies at sight.
Especially after that day when Su Cang declared war on Lin Bai in front of all Outer Sect Disciples, the Divine Alliance Warriors hated Lin Bai to their bones.
"How is it, do you two know each other?" Hu Yian’s companion, the elder, asked curiously.
"Elder Su, this man is the infamous Lin Bai who has recently caused a stir in the Outer Sect. The Young Sect Master has ordered his death." Hu Yian sneered.
"Oh, so you’re Lin Bai. It’s your fault for seeking death, daring to anger the Young Sect Master," the elder said coldly.
"Who I anger is none of your damn business!"
Lin Bai shook his head and laughed.
"Humph, Lin Bai, you dare to talk to me like this, do you dare to face me in battle?" Seeing Lin Bai’s contempt for him, Hu Yian became enraged. Pointing at Lin Bai, he roared.
"I’m not interested right now. If you really want to fight, we can discuss it three months later."
Lin Bai shook his head and snorted. He looked at Hu Yian with disdain, who was only at the First Level of the Earth Martial Realm.
The strength of the First Level of the Earth Martial Realm was completely ignored by Lin Bai now.
"Humph, afraid of death!"
Hu Yian sneered.
"If you are scared, then kneel and kowtow to us, Divine Alliance Warriors, and I will let you go today." Hu Yian thought that Lin Bai had retreated in fear of his cultivation. He was overjoyed and immediately put pressure on Lin Bai.
Lin Bai turned his head slightly and looked at Hu Yian disdainfully. "Are you seeking death?"
"You’re the one seeking death, angering us, Divine Alliance. Either fight me now or kneel and kowtow now!"
Hu Yian was relentless.
"Then you make the first move." Lin Bai said helplessly.
"Here? Ha ha, let’s take our time outside." Hu Yian sneered.
"No need, one move is enough to defeat you." Lin Bai shook his head helplessly.
"One move, ha ha ha, I think you’ve gone mad. I’m an Earth Martial Stage Warrior and you, just a Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level Warrior, dare to claim you can defeat me in one move?"
Hu Yian laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, and the elder next to him joined him, bursting into laughter.
"Are you making a move or not? If not, I’m coming!"
Lin Bai asked coldly.
"Go ahead, if you can shatter my body protection shield with one move, I’ll let you go today"
Hu Yian sneered, circulated his True Qi, and condensed a shield of True Qi in front of him.
"Ridiculous!"
Betwixt opening and closing his eyes, Lin Bai released an overwhelming killing intent.
Hu Yian felt a chill all over, his legs trembling involuntarily, he looked at Lin Bai in panic.
For some reason, in the face of Lin Bai’s aura, Hu Yian felt terrified!
Boom!
Lin Bai reached out his hand, his palm piercing Hu Yian’s body protection shield like a sharp sword, locking onto Hu Yian’s throat!
Swinging his left hand, Lin Bai slapped Hu Yian’s face.
The crisp sound of a slap made Hu Yian reel. A fiery red handprint was left on his face!
"Are you a masochist!"
Another slap!
"Do you like being treated like trash!"
And another slap.
Lin Bai would slap him and then ask, "Are you a masochist?" and "Do you like being treated like trash?"
In no time, more than twenty slaps had landed on Hu Yian’s face, turning his face into a swollen mess.
At this point, the elder who came with Hu Yian finally came to his senses and yelled, "Stop it, how dare you use violence in the Task Hall!"
Ps: This is a large Chapter with more than 3,500 characters. It is essentially two Chapters combined, counting as an extra Chapter. Brothers, please add to your collection!

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