Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 897 - 892 Hidden Part 2

Chapter 897: Chapter 892 Hidden Part 2

It’s actually Oracle Bone Script!?

How could it be Oracle Bone Script!?

Lin Xin was in a state of shock, his emotions fluctuating rapidly, yet his expression remained unchanged as he meticulously studied the jade board in his hands.

These two characters were clearly the Oracle Bone Script from the Shang dynasty that he had seen before.

They were ancient characters from Earth’s era.

But this place is the Otherworld, deep within the Underworld’s Nether River—how could such a piece of writing suddenly appear here?

"Luo Fu... Could it be Mount Luo Fu?"

Lin Xin murmured softly to himself.

No one answered him; around him, there were only countless surging dark currents of the Nether River.

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Songlin Sword Sect, Silver Taoist Palace.

In a spacious study filled with aromatic scents.

Lin Xin was playing with the jade board in one hand, his expression solemn, seemingly pondering something.

"When I was still weak, looking at the Underworld, everywhere was mysterious, everywhere was strange and terrifying. I couldn’t discern anything. But now I am strong enough, powerful enough, looking at this Underworld... There are far too many hidden things."

Lin Xin carefully sensed the texture of the jade board and the two characters on it.

"Beyond the Underworld is the Outer Regions. Red Leaf once stored the Realm Artifact Bead in a relic in the Outer Regions. Is this Underworld really that simple?"

Gently stroking the jade board, countless thoughts rapidly flashed through Lin Xin’s mind.

With his current realm, he could simultaneously process hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions of thoughts in an instant.

A soul powerful enough, its thought alone possesses an unimaginable strength to ordinary people.

"This jade board carries a Yang energy not found in the Underworld, nor have I heard of such gentle Yang energy in the Mortal Realm or any other regions..."

The aura on the jade board was unbelievably soft to an astonishing degree.

The Yang energy naturally has attributes of being fierce and volatile.

Yet the aura on this board was like water and air, tamed to the point of having no temper.

"Honored Master." Nan Shunqing’s voice came from outside the study.

"Come in." Lin Xin said lightly.

Nan Shunqing slowly opened the door and walked into the study.

His skin’s elderly wrinkles were long gone, replaced by a youthful vigor.

At this moment, Nan Shunqing, dressed in a green robe and crown, had already reverted to the youthful appearance of his younger days.

"Honored Master, everything is ready, we are just waiting for your command to proceed directly."

Lin Xin nodded slightly.

"What reactions have the other sects shown?"

"They think we are crazy." Nan Shunqing smiled wryly and shook his head. "Let’s not discuss this; Honored Master, our trouble has arrived."

"Trouble? So soon?"

Lin Xin’s tone was surprised, yet his expression remained calm.

"Our Sky-Watching Net has detected that, from the north, two million four hundred thousand miles away in the Outer Regions, a soul aura similar to my own is rushing towards us at great speed." Nan Shunqing stated seriously.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be people from the forces behind my true form."

"What do you plan to do about this?" Lin Xin asked lightly.

"The identity of my true form is one of the legitimate inheritors over there. I am thinking if I can use this to seek some more benefits for myself and for you, Honored Master." Nan Shunqing said carefully.

"Just proceed as you wish." Lin Xin did not interfere, "It is, after all, your own matter."

"I understand." Nan Shunqing nodded slightly.

He had always been a person with his own ideas, like this back at the manor, and still like this now.

"You must remember, behind you, you have me." Lin Xin added lightly, "No matter what you encounter."

"Thank you, Honored Master!"

Nan Shunqing seriously nodded.

The master and disciple discussed some challenging aspects of cultivation techniques.

Nan Shunqing also casually mentioned about the current Lin Zhen bloodline, Lin Hesheng.

"Xuan He is also outside, wanting to meet you, Honored Master."

He mentioned this directly.

"Lin Hesheng..." Lin Xin paused silently; this was his bloodline, the legacy of his union with Xiao Lingling.

In any case, he would take a good look.

"Let them in." He clearly felt more than one person outside.

Nan Shunqing respectfully withdrew and left the study.

Soon, a skinny old man with white hair, exuding a celestial disposition, walked in. He wore a simple white Taoist robe, a black silk belt at his waist, with a few yellow small gourds hanging from the side.

The old man’s appearance faintly carried a trace of Lin Xin’s own features.

Indeed, he was much like Lin Xin in his weaker days, similarly composed, and concealed within his calmness was a hint of admiration and cautiousness.

Seeing him, Lin Xin seemed to see that past version of himself.

"If I hadn’t left the Underworld, perhaps my future would be like his..."

He sighed inwardly.

Behind Sect Master Lin Hesheng were two middle-aged men and women, and outside them were three young men whose aura didn’t exceed two hundred years.

Following the three young men were three corresponding children, two girls and one boy, all of them with refined features and outstanding aptitude.

Especially the two girls, their appearances and Xiao Lingling’s demeanor have a faint resemblance.

Noticing the old ancestor’s attention on them, the three children voluntarily spoke with respect.

"Lin Murong, the first grandson of the Lin Family’s 1,362nd generation, greets the old ancestor!"

"Lin Xiwuan, the second daughter of the Lin Family’s 1,362nd generation, greets the old ancestor!"

"Lin Xuan, the third daughter of the Lin Family’s 1,362nd generation, greets the old ancestor!"

"Old ancestor, these are the finest members of my Lin Family’s extensive clan." Lin Hesheng turned to introduce them to Lin Xin one by one.

The two behind him, a man and a woman, are currently the head of the Lin Family and the elder, both possessing Nascent Soul cultivation.

Further back are three men, the standout among the Lin Family’s middle-tier management, all being top-tier Golden Cores about to step into the Nascent Soul stage.

The last three children, Lin Murong, Lin Xiwuan, and Lin Xuan, are the top-ranked geniuses of the younger generation.

Though only in their dozens, they’ve already broken through to the Golden Core Stage, making remarkable names in the cultivation world, touted among the top ten of the Underworld’s rankings.

On the Hidden Dragon List, they are ranked fifth, seventh, and tenth, respectively.

"The Lin Family, grand and prosperous, has over ten thousand members, out of whom these are the finest." As Lin Hesheng spoke, he showed a slight satisfaction.

Especially the three children, being able to simultaneously appear on the Hidden Dragon List was an unprecedented honor.

A crowd was gathered by Lin Hesheng, selecting the satisfactory ones from over ten thousand, to meet the family old ancestor, as they’ve heard the old ancestor’s cultivation is deep and incredibly powerful.

Even Nan Shunqing, the sect’s foremost expert, was once the old ancestor’s disciple.

The sect is already strong enough, but now that the old ancestor has returned, it’s absolutely going to dominate the Underworld.

Though they knew Lin Xin was powerful, no one truly comprehended just how powerful he was.

At this moment, the nine stood in the room, silently awaiting Lin Xin’s intention.

Lin Xin sighed softly.

Among the nine before him, the best aptitude was merely a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein.

The rest were either Third Rank or Second Rank.

Is this the Lin Family, his bloodline, the best aptitude passed down?

He pulled something out from his sleeve, gently scattering it.

Instantly, nine strands of different hues of spiritual light shot forth, precisely landing in front of the nine, gently rotating.

They were three small swords and six small daggers.

"Consider these as my greeting gifts. Accept them." Lin Xin said indifferently.

The nine accepted the gifts one by one. Their faces subtly showed a hint of smile, evidently having acquired the primary significance of this visit.

Seeing this, Lin Xin’s mood further dissipated.

He waved them all away.

Currently, the Lin Family, though hidden well, both Lin Hesheng and the other six, apart from the three children, didn’t genuinely want a Supreme Elder to suddenly emerge.

The Songlin Sword Sect was strong enough already; they didn’t need another stronger authority over them.

But due to the differences in identity and strength, they dared not express it.

Yet the family bond and affection had severely diminished, nearly turning them into strangers.

"Those three children... can be reluctantly cultivated."

Lin Xin felt the three children held curiosity and respect towards him.

"Pavilion Master of Desolate Jade Pavilion, Zhao Yun the Taoist Venerable, seeks audience with the Lin Family old ancestor."

Suddenly, a transmission came from outside the study room.

"Desolate Jade Pavilion?"

Lin Xin instantly recalled the days in the Underworld when he encountered the Pavilion Master Meng Qi of the Desolate Jade Pavilion.

But now, with thousands of years passed, meeting Meng Qi again seemed unlikely.

"Let him in." Lin Xin said languidly, seated in his chair.

Currently, whether it be his own strength or the foundation and power of the Songlin Sword Sect, he had sufficient confidence to summon the Pavilion Master of Desolate Jade Pavilion.

Soon, a handsome man with waist-length black hair, following the guidance of sword sect disciples, calmly walked through the door.

After the disciple left, the study room’s isolating formation activated once more.

The man suddenly made a ninety-degree bow towards Lin Xin.

"Zhao Yun of the Underworld branch of Desolate Jade Pavilion, pays respect to the Sherie Divine Monarch!"

His expression remained composed, but his body still trembled slightly.

Indeed, with his peak Nascent Soul cultivation level, if Lin Xin were to reveal his true form, he wouldn’t even have the privilege to look straight at him.

The gap between them was unimaginably vast, beyond description.

"You’re quite knowledgeable." Lin Xin raised an eyebrow, then laughed.

"Knowledgeable? I dare not claim. In front of a divine monarch, I’m merely a branch manager of Desolate Jade Pavilion but received orders from the pavilion master, hence knowing the details of the divine monarch’s arrival."

"Your pavilion master is....." Lin Xin asked.

"In response, sir, it is Wuyan Yuching, the Supreme Heavenly Venerable Pavilion Master."

"It’s actually him." Lin Xin was already guessing, but hearing it truly felt somewhat incredible.

"Our Desolate Jade Pavilion is preparing for a full withdrawal, hence made thorough preparations for intelligence on this matter."

Zhao Yun smiled.

"This time, the junior comes firstly to pay respects to the divine monarch.

Secondly, regarding those visitors from the Outer Regions..."

"Do you have any insight?"

Lin Xin raised his brow slightly, showing a bit of interest.

"Divine Monarch, those two aren’t beings to be underestimated; they aren’t even from our universe." Zhao Yun whispered.

"You’re well-informed?" Lin Xin raised an eyebrow.

"You jest, senior. We often have to traverse various worlds to inspect goods, claiming to be informed about the Underworld, perhaps aside from our Desolate Jade Pavilion, no one else has such knowledge." Zhao Yun said earnestly.