At the same time,
Capital City, Lin Clan.
The Lin clan of Jingdu City was a martial arts clan with champions such as Elder Lin and Three Blades Lin. Logically speaking, they were one of the most powerful clans in the Hua Nation's martial world, and were naturally wealthy enough to rival a nation.
However, that was not the case.
Both Elder Lin and Three Blades Lin were people who did not care about matters. Elder Lin was usually elusive, while Three Blades Lin was still single even now. The Lin family was sparsely populated, and now, it was Three Blades Lin's nephew who managed the household.
His family ran a small business. They weren't poor, but they were definitely not rich either.
Even the Lin clan's old residence was passed down from their ancestors. It was an imposing courtyard house.
At this moment, within the Lin Clan's old residence, Lin Tianzheng's expression was gloomy. Opposite him sat a black-robed middle-aged man. The middle-aged man faintly smiled and said, "Although we have never met, we are indeed master and disciple. All the decisions that day were made by the sect master. I cannot go against the sect master's will."
The middle-aged man was the True Habitant of Nine Dragons of the Penglai Sect.
When Lin Tianzheng entered the Penglai Sect heritage site, he had been taken in as a registered disciple by the True Habitant of Nine Dragons … and the reason he was a registered disciple was because Lin Tianzheng was older.
Still, being one of the world's champions, Lin Tianzheng had great fortune according to the chieftain of the Taixu Sect. That was why the Penglai Sect was willing to accept him as a disciple even if he was a little older.
Lin Tianzheng didn't say anything to the True Habitant of Nine Dragons' explanation, and he didn't feel like saying anything.
The Immortal Dao was heartless, he already understood that.
He had said that it was not the right time to come out of the mountain. But now the Immortal of Nine Dragons had come to the capital. How many days had it been since that day?
Facing the True Habitant of Nine Dragons, he appeared neither servile nor overbearing as he said, "True Habitant, I have severed my karma with the Penglai Sect. There is no need to mention the matter of master and disciple."
"Fine."
On the other hand, the True Habitant of Nine Dragons did not say anything else and cut to the chase, saying, "I've come to you for Jiang He. The Penglai Sect is willing to grant Jiang He an immortal providence, and I'm aware that you mortals have techniques similar to voice transmission over thousands of miles. Help me contact Jiang He and have him meet me."
Lin Tianzheng was stunned.
Have Jiang He meet you?
You must have lost your mind …
Why would this brat come all the way to Spirit State City to see you?
Lin Tianzheng declined tactfully, saying that Jiang He had been wounded in the previous battle and that there was no telling if he had fully recovered. Still, the True Habitant of Nine Dragons smiled and said, "It's fine. Just contact him. Since the Penglai Sect is gifting him with immortal providence, such injuries would naturally not be a problem."
… …
Lingzhou City, Jiang He's house.
Dumbo and Trumbo quietly walked out of the farm and looked up at the pair in the skies, conversing spiritually with each other. "Don't you think those two are retarded? Shouldn't they humble themselves if they're fighting over Master?"
"Heh …"
"What do you know? He's an Immortal, and Immortals are high and mighty. Isn't it normal for them to look down on everyone? "
“hetui！”
This was the voice of the Seven Gourd Brothers.
Above Jiang He.
The Taixu Sect Elder frowned, displeased by Jiang He's tone. Still, he descended nonetheless, while Zhong Yue of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect sneered and said, "How dare you speak to me with such an attitude, Jiang He?"
"Do you really think that you're invincible just because you've gained some Immortal Dao legacy by chance?"
"I'm here on the True Habitant's orders to grant you immortal providence. It's a blessing you've cultivated over eight lifetimes, so don't you know what's good for you."
Jiang He's gaze darkened, and he was about to attack when his phone rang.
Whipping out his phone to see that it was a call from Lin Tianzheng, he promptly sneered, "Zhong Yue, was it? How dare you spout nonsense in front of me. It wouldn't be too late to deal with you after I'm done with the call! "
"Eh?"
Zhong Yue's gaze darkened, and his killing intent overflowed.
And yet, his aura relaxed when he saw that Jiang He had answered the call, withdrawing his killing intent and coldly saying, "Very well, I'll be waiting!"
How proud was Zhong Yue, the chief disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect?
He was born to nobility, with his mother being a full-fledged Yuan Spirit and his father a Convergence-tier elite. He naturally would not attack Jiang He, a commoner who had gained some Immortal Providence by chance.
Jiang He, on the other hand, shook his head subtly … the disciples of the secluded immortal sects were quite capable, being a class above him at Yuan Spirit-intermediate. Even so, they were like little chrysanthemums in a greenhouse.
He was actually giving Jiang He the time to make a call even though he wanted to kill him?
Was he an idiot?
"I must always be on my guard. What if he's an idiot on the surface but a sneaky scoundrel in the dark, trying to kill me from behind while I'm on the phone?"
Therefore …
Ooom!
The Sky Daemon War Armor materialized even as Jiang He answered the call.
Still, he felt unsure, and promptly invoked the Nine Dragons God Fire Shroud …
Only then did he smile at the phone. "Hey, Elder Lin. Why did you suddenly call me?"
Lin Tianzheng asked from the other end of the call, "Have you recovered, Jiang He?"
Back when Jiang He had unleashed the Twenty-Three Swords twice, his face was pale and he was yawning endlessly. Everyone assumed that Jiang He was injured, and that was indeed the case. After all, a damaged spirit was a serious injury for most people, with the lightest consequence being fainting and becoming an idiot, while the heaviest was the collapse of one's will.
Jiang He smiled. "It's just a small injury. My spirit was just a little hurt, and I've recovered after sleeping for three days at home."
Only then did Long Mountain Lin tell him what happened.
Jiang He's expression darkened at once, and he sneered, "The Penglai Sect? The True Habitant of Nine Dragons? How shameless of him, asking me to meet him on my own. Who the hell does he think he is? "
"How dare you!"
Beside Lin Tianzheng, the True Habitant of Nine Dragons flew into a rage and was about to say something when …
Jiang He had already hung up.
"Insolence, brat!"
The True Habitant of Nine Dragons burst out of Lin Tianzheng's house with a rumble and took to the skies, disappearing into the night. Long Mountain Lin quickly called Jiang He when he saw that, saying, "Be careful, Jiang He. The True Habitant of Nine Dragons is brimming with killing intent, and he must be on his way to you. Still, Jingdu City is quite a distance from your house, and it would take him some time to get there."
Jiang He could not help laughing.
It was a result of his anger.
Turning to Zhong Yue, he asked, "Elder Lin, what is the cultivation of the True Habitant of Nine Dragons?"
"Very strong, probably a full-fledged Yuan Spirit."
"A full-fledged Yuan Spirit dares to be insolent in front of me?"
Jiang He sneered, killing intent abruptly erupting over his body as he growled, "These secluded immortal sects and the Sky Demon legion were nowhere to be seen. Now that they see that I'm quite strong, they are all coming out to offer me immortal providence?"
"Immortal providence, my foot. Do they really think I care?"
In the end, he glanced at Elder Mo of the Taixu Sect and Zhong Yue of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, and flatly said into the phone, "These people want me to be their disciple, but at the same time put on airs, looking down on all life and acting superior. Don't they know that Bodo of the Sky Demons is a full-fledged Yuan Spirit?"
Kaboom!
Jiang He's aura abruptly burst out. Holding the phone with one hand and pointing forward with the other, the Scarlet Flame Sword and the Autumn Water Sword burst out at once with a clang. Scarlet radiance and watery radiance intertwined, forming the Ice and Fire Duality Sword Array as it shot towards Zhong Yue, who was standing in a corner with his arms crossed over his chest.
"What?"
"That's … the Ice and Fire Duality Sword Array?"
Zhong Yue's face dropped at that. Like two dragons, the two sword radiances intertwined and enlarged in his eyes, and the instant sense of impending death left him dumbfounded for a split second. He actually did not know how to dodge.
In fact, he was too close to Jiang He and could not dodge either.
But when the Ice and Fire Duality Sword Array landed on Zhong Yue's body, there was a crisp crack … and a jade charm on Zhong Yue's hip shattered.
Oom.
A shield of light appeared, protecting Zhong Yue.
The [Ice and Fire Yin Yang Sword Array] struck on the light barrier. Although it did not break through the light barrier, the tremendous force sent Zhong Yue, who was enveloped in the light barrier, flying backward. Peng peng peng peng, a series of loud noises could be heard as he crashed through countless houses and walls before finally stopping a few kilometers away.
Opening his mouth, he vomited a mouthful of blood onto the ground.
"Eh?"
Jiang He frowned. Over at the other end of the call, Lin Tianzheng, who was listening to the commotion beside his ear, exclaimed in shock, "Could the True Habitant of Nine Dragons have arrived?"
"No."
Jiang He smiled as he continued, flatly saying, "I could kill a full-fledged Yuan Spirit like Bodo when I was a full-fledged True Child, and now that I've condensed my Yuan Spirit, I wouldn't mind killing a mere full-fledged Yuan Spirit like the True Habitant of Nine Dragons if he dares to try anything funny in front of me."
"Alright, Elder Lin. I still have a guest here, so I'll be hanging up."
Hanging up, Jiang He took out a chair from his System Backpack with a wave of his hand and boldly sat on it, grabbing at the night sky to drag the unconscious Zhong Yue over from several kilometers away. Looking at 'Elder Mo' of the Taixu Sect before him, he asked with a smile, "Elder Mo of the Taixu Sect, is it?"
"Do you have business with me?"
Seeing that 'Elder Mo' had a weird look on his face as he stared at 'Zhong Yue' beneath his feet, Jiang He explained, "Please don't mind him, Elder Mo. I didn't kill this fellow even when he tried to kill me, so it's clear that I'm an easygoing person …"
Elder Mo's heart pounded wildly.
I …
Like hell I'll believe you!
Your move just now was clearly meant to kill Zhong Yue, the chief disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. He only managed to survive because his Convergence-tier father left him a protective jade charm.
That brat …
Was he mad?
A commoner actually dared to attack a True Heir of an immortal sect?
After all, in ancient times, which disciple of an immortal sect would not be worshipped by the ignorant mortals when they walked amongst the commoners? And now, he actually wanted to kill Zhong Yue?
Even so, what surprised Elder Mo the most was Jiang He's combat ability. In fact, Elder Mo's heart skipped a beat when that sword was unleashed. Even if he used all his moves, would he be able to block that sword strike head-on?
"I should be able to block it, but what about the second strike?"
Elder Mo's high and mighty attitude was instantly gone without a trace, replaced by … respect. "Brother Jiang He," he said with a smile, "I have eyes but could not see. Please forgive me, Brother Jiang He."
Accepting a disciple?
Accept, my foot!
He was already a Yuan Spirit!
His combat ability was even stronger than a full-fledged Yuan Spirit like himself. Such a person would have been an influential figure even in the many secluded immortal sects, and could have assumed the title of Elder. Would he join your immortal sect as a mere disciple?
Even as he apologized, Elder Mo sneaked a look at the unconscious Zhong Yue out of the corner of his eye.
Just now, Zhong Yue seemed to have yelled something …
Something about the Ice and Fire Duality Sword Array?
"The Ice and Fire Duality Sword Array is a secret of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Did Jiang He really use it just now?" Elder Mo was curious, but unbeknownst to him, Jiang He was feeling a little disappointed.
Sigh …
I miscalculated, I miscalculated!
How could someone from an immortal sect be so cowardly?
Elder Mo had no reason to attack now … if he had known, he would have attacked directly and beaten them up before directly tying them up, so that the immortal sects behind them could trade their mystic treasures and soul items.
"I must not make such a mistake again. When the True Habitant of Nine Dragons arrives, I must not give him a chance to speak. I'll suppress him first …"
"No!"
"Waiting for others to come knocking on my door is not my style …"
Suddenly, Jiang He rose to his feet and said to Elder Mo, "Please wait for a moment, Elder Mo. I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to attend to and have to leave. I'll be right back!"
(PS: Third update would be later.)
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