Chapter 568
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Chapter 568: Yun Lingfeng’s Anticipation!
Su Yi nodded, turned, and walked away. The Dark Spirit Fruits had already been delivered. From this point onward, the upcoming events would no longer involve him.
“Grand Uncle, would you like me to give you a tour and help you familiarize yourself with Sword-hiding Peak?” The female disciple, Qin, snapped out of her thoughts and followed Su Yi.
“Thank you, it would be a great favor to me.”
Su Yi agreed, thinking it would be wise to get to know Sword-hiding Peak. In the event that something happened later and he had to return, being familiar with the place would prove helpful.
With the guidance of the female disciple Qin, Su Yi became well-acquainted with Sword-hiding Peak.
The peak was divided into various areas, with the most important ones being three main sections. These areas dealt with cultivation techniques, medicinal herbs and potions, as well as a range of weapons, mostly swords.
To obtain these items, one must use welcoming points.
The higher the grade of the herbs, cultivation methods, and precious swords, the more points would be required.
Su Yi could only wander aimlessly, as he had already spent all his points on the Xuanyuan Soaring Dragon Pill. In fact, he was still short on points. His badge now only contained the basic five points. Even if he came across something appealing, he wouldn’t have enough points to exchange for it.
After wandering for a while, Su Yi left Sword-hiding Peak as dusk fell.
The sun dipped behind the mountains, and the evening sky colored the peaks with hues of red and orange.
As the last traces of the sunset faded from the western horizon, Su Yi made his way back to the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak.
Those practicing cultivation do not require sleep. Once Su Yi entered the Yuan Spirit Realm, two hours of deep breathing and meditation would suffice for several hours of rest.
Su Yi had five more days before reaching the legendary benefits of the Divine Sword School. Though he was eager for this achievement, he didn’t want to waste these five days. He planned to focus on fully recovering from his injuries and refining his swordsmanship.
At the back of the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak, the air was shrouded in a gentle mist, and the moonlight filtered through the clouds. Tonight, the moon shone brightly, but the stars appeared faint and sparse, twinkling briefly at the edges of the sky.
“Grandpa, I’ll return soon, and your injuries will improve…”
Su Yi gazed at the moon above, his eyes shimmering softly as he blinked.
“I wonder where my parents are, and if they are safe…”
Perhaps it was a night like this that stirred his deepest thoughts. At that moment, the usually hidden emotions in Su Yi’s heart awakened.
His grandfather’s injuries, and his parents, who seemed more like distant memories, filled his thoughts.
Unfortunately, feelings of sadness and longing slowly crept in, touching the softest corners of his heart.
“Or perhaps I should focus on practicing…”
After a long pause, Su Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, pushing aside his distracting thoughts. In the end, strength was what mattered most. He needed to become truly powerful as quickly as possible.
“Whoosh…”
Su Yi resumed his practice of the Foundations of Swordsmanship. Although it seemed monotonous and unremarkable, he knew deep inside that these basic skills were crucial for his development in the long run.
Time passed by slowly as Su Yi spent his days training in the back mountains. He would occasionally take short breaks to catch his breath before continuing his practice.
Eventually, Su Yi trained with a broken sword strapped to his back, struggling to wield a sword that weighed over a thousand kilograms.
He pushed forward without hesitation, knowing that this effort was necessary to sharpen his abilities and strengthen himself.
Time flowed like sand slipping through fingers, quietly and quickly passing.
Back inside the Divine Sword School, the aftermath of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition had begun to settle.
In a quiet room, waves of energy rippled softly, and a powerful aura spread out.
Yun Lingfeng sat cross-legged on the bed, his face pale.
“Hmm…”
Taking a deep breath, Yun Lingfeng opened his eyes slowly. A flicker of light appeared in his gaze, and his body trembled violently, causing the room to shake.
“This Xuanyuan Soaring Dragon Pill is truly remarkable.”
Elder Bai Mingshan watched his disciple, his eyes glinting with satisfaction.
Seeing his disciple unharmed and even showing progress in cultivation, Elder Bai Mingshan finally relaxed. Although the cost of obtaining the Xuanyuan Soaring Dragon Pill had been great, it was undoubtedly worthwhile.
“I’m sorry, Master. I’ve let you down.”
Yun Lingfeng spoke, his face contorting with a slight twitch.
Even now, Yun Lingfeng could hardly believe the crushing defeat he had suffered.
He had thought that by revealing his Soul Tamer identity and using his strong soul power, he would be able to rise above the rest.
Winning the Grand Swordsmanship Competition was only the first step toward securing the extraordinary benefits.
After that, he believed he could become a leader among his peers in the entire central region. However, he never expected to lose in such a disheartening way.
“It’s not your fault. That boy is just too unusual.”
Elder Bai Mingshan’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held a glimmer of hope. He looked at Yun Lingfeng and said, “But even though you lost this time, the outcome is not final. This is still an opportunity for us. Although that boy won the championship, the ultimate benefits may not be his after all!”
“Master, are you saying there is still a chance for us to secure those great benefits?”
Yun Lingfeng’s eyes widened in excitement, his voice eager as he gazed at Bai Mingshan.
“Yes, that boy’s background is unclear. Even with Su Kuangge protecting him, he won’t be able to obtain the ultimate benefits of the Divine Sword School. I’ve already arranged for several elders to oppose this, and in the end, the sect leader had no choice but to agree. This time, he won’t go alone but with eighteen others,” Elder Bai Mingshan spoke, a hint of coldness in his gaze.
“Eighteen.”
Yun Lingfeng’s eyes lit up as he said, “So there will be eighteen participants. Who knows who might get the chance to obtain the great benefit?”
“Indeed, among those eighteen, the one who acquires the supreme benefits will rely entirely on fate.”
Bai Mingshan spoke, a cold smile curling his lips. “But there’s still a chance for everything.”
With that, Elder Bai Mingshan produced a small jade bottle from his hand and placed it in Yun Lingfeng’s palm.
“Master, what’s this?”
Yun Lingfeng asked, curious, and was about to open the bottle.
“Don’t open it,” Elder Bai Mingshan warned with a cold laugh. “Inside is a drop of Blood Essence. When you enter that place, use it as a guide. Doing so will give you at least a ninety percent chance of obtaining the supreme benefits!”
“Master, where did this come from? Is it truly helpful?”
Yun Lingfeng was thrilled. A ninety percent chance at the supreme benefits felt like victory within his reach.
“Don’t ask unnecessary questions,” Elder Bai Mingshan said solemnly. “This is your final opportunity. If you can claim the supreme benefits, everything will still be yours!”
“Thank you, Master!”
Yun Lingfeng’s heart surged with excitement as he bowed eagerly. A cold, determined glint appeared in his eyes. Once the supreme benefits were in his hands, everything he had lost would be returned to him, even the humiliation Su Yi had caused him. He would make Su Yi pay tenfold.
“Su Yi, do you truly think you’ve won?” Yun Lingfeng’s heart turned icy. “Once the supreme benefits are mine, you will regret everything you’ve done to me!”
