Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 379 - 377: Tianhai Peak

Chapter 379: Chapter 377: Tianhai Peak

"No rush, I need to think it over carefully."

Zhong Lin mused aloud.

Having just joined the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, he wasn’t fully familiar with everything yet. He couldn’t make a decision just based on Chu Yu’s words; he needed to observe carefully.

Independence would be ideal. If that proved impossible, joining the strongest would be a natural choice.

Chu Yu realized she had been too hasty, and nodded, "Very well, if you have any thoughts, feel free to inform me at any time."

"Thank you."

After their meal, they each went their separate ways. Chu Yu headed directly to Juying Peak, while Zhong Lin continued to stroll around Heavenly Sword City.

The next day, Zhong Lin set out directly for Tianhai Peak.

The entire Heavenly Sword Sacred Land was filled with thousands of peaks, boasting pleasant scenery. Flying along the way, it wasn’t long before a thousand-zhang high peak appeared ahead, filled with lush pines and cypresses, flying waterfalls, and flowing springs.

Palaces stood tall along the mountainside, and at the peak was a Heavenly Pool with rippling green waves.

Next to the Heavenly Pool stood an extremely gorgeous palace, with various spiritual birds and beasts roaming the mountain freely.

Zhong Lin gazed ahead and saw many disciples walking around the mountain.

"Who goes there?"

A loud shout sounded, followed by a man and a woman flying out from the mountain.

Zhong Lin clasped his hands in salute and said, "Outer Disciple Zhong Lin, greetings, Senior Brother."

"This is Tianhai Peak, and outsiders are not allowed in. Why have you come here?"

The male disciple looked Zhong Lin over disdainfully.

"I report to Senior Brother, I am also from Heavenly Sea Country. Recently, the king recommended me, and I have passed the examination to join the Holy Land. I am here on an invitation from Princess Yu Shu, and hope you can inform her, Senior Brother," Zhong Lin explained.

The man’s vigilance significantly decreased upon hearing that Zhong Lin was recommended by the Heavenly Sea Country’s king.

"I see, but you’re out of luck. Junior Sister Yu Shu is currently in closed-door training, so I’m afraid this trip will be in vain."

"In closed-door training?"

"That’s right, Junior Sister Yu Shu is in closed-door training, cultivating the ’Green Origin Sword Scripture.’ She may need some time before exiting seclusion."

"Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother. I take my leave."

Zhong Lin clasped his hands and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment."

A crisp voice rang out, followed by a streak of light that arrived as fast as teleportation, making Zhong Lin’s heart race.

The man and woman who had been speaking with Zhong Lin hurriedly saluted the newcomer.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Yu Feng."

Zhong Lin took a closer look at Senior Brother Yu Feng, who appeared in his twenties. Dressed in a golden dragon robe embroidered with nine five-clawed golden dragons, he exuded majesty and authority. His golden-yellow eyes were like dragon eyes, giving a presence as if a dragon had descended into the world.

The golden pupils were a mark of the Heavenly Sea Country’s royal family. Both Emperor Yu and Yu Chi possessed them, due to cultivating the family’s inherited technique ’Golden Pupil Divine Technique.’ The higher their cultivation, the more pronounced the golden hue in their eyes.

"You are Zhong Lin?"

Yu Feng’s gaze was sharp like a celestial envoy, looking down with no emotion, giving Zhong Lin a feeling akin to standing before an emperor, more imposing even than Emperor Yu of the Heavenly Sea Country.

"Zhong Lin, this is our Tianhai Peak Inner Sect Disciple, Senior Brother Yu Feng. You should pay your respects quickly."

Zhong Lin felt a stirring in his heart and respectfully clasped his hands in salute, "Outer Disciple Zhong Lin, greetings, Senior Brother Yu Feng."

An Inner Sect Disciple! Such a person with Yin Yang Realm cultivation; Zhong Lin dared not show the slightest disrespect.

"Indeed, you’ve comprehended Sword Intent; it seems you didn’t waste Yu Hai’s recommendation."

Yu Hai was none other than the king of the Heavenly Sea Country. This Yu Feng casually addressed Emperor Yu by name, suggesting he held a high rank alongside his combat prowess.

"Did Yu Shu mention you have a Golden Origin Pill?"

Zhong Lin’s expression changed as he prepared to speak, but Yu Feng’s voice came again.

"The Golden Origin Pill is of great use to me. I won’t take advantage of you. I happened upon a Heavenly Level Sword Skill that I can exchange with you. How about it?"

As he spoke, Yu Feng waved his right hand, and a Jade Scroll landed in Zhong Lin’s hand.

Zhong Lin scanned it with Divine Thought, and several large characters instantly appeared in his mind.

’Primordial Magnetic Destruction Sword Qi.’

After probing it further, Zhong Lin took a deep breath, placed the Jade Scroll in his robe, and then retrieved a Jade Bottle from his Storage Bracelet to hand over.

"Thank you, Senior Brother. This is the Golden Origin Pill."

Yu Feng’s lips curled into a satisfied smile, clearly pleased with Zhong Ling’s response.

"With your talent, I’m sure you’ll soon enter the Inner Sect. In Heavenly Sword City, do not be tempted by small gains, and cultivate diligently. This is my token. It will fend off minor threats for you."

A Jade Token fell into Zhong Lin’s hands.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Go now!"

Zhong Lin clasped his hands in salute and then turned to leave.

"Senior Brother Yu Feng, this person’s entry into the Holy Land relies entirely on our royal family’s influence. The Golden Origin Pill could have been directly requested, why go to such trouble?"

The male disciple looked disgruntled, especially when Yu Feng gifted the heavy token, which made his eyes burn with jealousy.

That was not merely protection against petty threats. This token implied the authority to act on behalf of the bearer. Even an Inner Sect Disciple would show respect to this token. Unless they offended a True Disciple, they could do as they pleased in Heavenly Sword City.

Yu Feng cast a sideways glance at him. "You know nothing."

He then transformed into a streak of light and returned to Tianhai Peak.

In the palace, an old-looking boy with white hair and beard was seated cross-legged on a cushion, like an old stone, not leaking a hint of aura.

This was Yu Hong, the master of Tianhai Peak and a True Disciple of the Sacred Land, often called "Ancestor" by Yu Shu.

"Did you meet him?"

Feeling Yu Feng’s return, Ancestor Yu Hong slowly opened his eyes. Despite his boyish appearance, his voice was old, creating an extreme contrast.

"I did."

Yu Feng replied respectfully.

"And?"

"Neither arrogant nor servile, yet not rigid—a promising talent," noted Yu Feng.

"A Second Grade, Seventh Grade Alchemist, Supreme Sword Intent—if nothing happens to him, an Inner Sect Disciple position is readily attainable, and even a True Disciple could open to him. Such a figure should be befriended. If it weren’t for the Golden Origin Divine Pill being crucial to our Heavenly Sea Country’s legacy plan, I wouldn’t have asked you to exchange it, for fear of offending him," sighed Yu Hong.

"Ancestor, given Zhong Lin’s talent, why not have him join Tianhai Peak?" Yu Feng asked, puzzled.

"Tianhai Peak is too small for such a great Buddha. I expect others will soon vie for his favor or take him as a disciple. Rather than forcing him to choose, it’s better not to interfere from the start. With Yu Shu involved, our connection will endure," Yu Hong explained.

Yu Feng’s heart stirred at these words, clasping his hands in silent agreement.

Experience brings wisdom; I still have much to learn.