Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 976 - 971: Storm 3

Chapter 976: Chapter 971: Storm 3

"Hong’er, what’s wrong? Is there a problem? If it’s about cultivation, you can find someone who discusses martial arts, I’ve already arranged some connections there."

Seeing him like this, Diliya quickly asked gently.

"No, it’s not." Lin Xin also had a good impression of Diliya.

This time, his reborn mother wasn’t deeply scheming, just an ordinary woman struggling to survive in the royal family for her child and herself.

Despite having some small ploys, her heart was ultimately good.

"If you’re planning to find cultivation resources for me, you don’t need to go to the logistics department."

Lin Xin said flatly.

"I want to immediately apprentice into a sect; ordinary resources are already ineffective for me."

"Apprentice into a sect??"

Diliya was stunned.

"Joining a sect requires at least Foundation Establishment cultivation... and which cultivation technique did you choose, my son?"

"Electromagnetic Technique."

"The Electromagnetic Technique is a technology-derived cultivation method for Foundation Establishment. There aren’t many sects to choose from, but let me check first." Diliya pursed her lips slightly, unsure of what Lin Xin meant.

Having just chosen a cultivation technique, he planned to join a sect.

While there are quite a few sects within the Empire that focus on the Electromagnetic Technique, only a few truly stand out with significant influence.

In this era, when most cultivation techniques could be bought with wealth, many cultivation decisions became popularized cultivation methods.

Like the Electromagnetic Technique.

The benefit of joining a sect is the ability to engage in regular exchanges with others practicing the same technique.

One could also pay to consult experts within the sect.

However, whether they are willing to teach you depends on your connections and the price you’re willing to pay.

Lin Xin wanted to join a sect to see the heights the experts who advanced beyond the basic Electromagnetic Technique could reach.

"However, my son, given your current basic level, while you can join a sect, it won’t be of much help. Without a solid foundation, exchanges would be meaningless."

Diliya wasn’t sure what her son’s plans were; although Lin Xin was just a few years old, he was quite opinionated in all aspects.

"The Electromagnetic Technique is very simple; I’ve already reached the Sixth Layer, but I’ll need to deliberate on the subsequent techniques, so I want to see how others practice it."

Lin Xin said directly.

"The Electromagnetic Technique is simple, and there are many advanced cultivation decisions you can transition into afterward, so there are many sect options... Wait! What did you just say?"

Diliya suddenly paused, as if she hadn’t heard correctly.

"I said I’ve already reached the Sixth Layer. Joining a sect naturally means joining the strongest one."

Lin Xin spoke frankly.

Diliya sat in the car, holding the communicator without saying a word, her face showing a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"Alright, my son, I don’t have time to joke and play games with you. I’m almost at the logistics department; we can talk later.

Regarding the sect, you can first look online to see if there’s one that suits you.

Soon, there will be a grand sect selection competition; you can check it out and learn more."

"I’m not joking with you." Lin Xin said earnestly.

"I really have reached the Sixth Layer."

Hearing the unprecedented seriousness in her child’s voice, Diliya was faintly swayed.

Perhaps the child mistook the First Layer for the Sixth, but even so, that’s quite impressive.

She thought about it and decided to check her son’s progress when she returned.

"Then I’ll come back first to see; wait for me in the palace."

"Alright." Lin Xin replied.

Disconnecting the communicator, Lin Xin walked out of the cultivation practice area along the corridor.

Outside was the Derin Palace’s main courtyard, where Imperial guards could faintly be seen patrolling.

These people looked imposing, but their actual abilities were just slightly better than ordinary people.

He didn’t plan on hiding his cultivation; instead, he aimed to reach the pinnacle of this world in the shortest time possible.

To see if this place could provide the final insight for his ultimate technique, inspiring him.

He resumed practicing his writing in the courtyard.

In the entire Derin Palace, besides Diliya and himself, there was a sister; the rest were cooks, guards, and maids, with a virtual assistant acting as butler. Diliya personally made decisions on matters requiring human judgment.

In truth, only the mother and her two children relied on each other in the palace.

After about half an hour, the faint sound of a hovercar stopping came from outside the palace.

Diliya hurried in, entering the courtyard to find Lin Xin still practicing calligraphy, not cultivating the Electromagnetic Technique. The hope she’d felt earlier quickly turned into disappointment.

"My son."

She signaled for the other guards to leave, taking great care to avoid hurting the child’s self-esteem in these matters.

"The sect’s requirement for joining concerning Electromagnetic Technique or any Basic Merit Law has a minimum threshold, and you’ve just acquired the cultivation technique..."

Lin Xin stood up.

He reached out his hand, a deep blue electric ball slowly formed in his palm.

Sizzle!

The electric ball was suddenly crushed by him, dissipating into the air.

"I’ve already reached the Sixth Layer. I’m currently undergoing blood refinement. The Electromagnetic Technique is just a Basic Technique, making it simple to cultivate."

Lin Xin stated calmly.

He made this statement without noticing Diliya’s eyes widening in astonishment.

"Hong’er!"

Diliya suddenly rushed over, trembling all over.

"You... you let me see it again, your Electromagnetic Technique??"

She was so excited that she trembled all over, completely unable to believe what she saw.

To reach the Sixth Layer of Electromagnetic Technique in one day, what kind of concept is that?

She had never heard of such terrifying talent.

Even in recorded history, the strongest genius needed at least a few years to reach a high rank with such basic techniques.

"Could it be that the prince is of the legendary exclusive affinity physique!?"

Diliya’s heart trembled, both happy and fearful.

Happy that the prince’s talent is strong, his future boundless; fearful that Xu Hong is too exceptional, as the tallest tree in the forest gets hit by the wind.

Competition is cruel within the Imperial Clan, if anyone finds out Hong’er’s talent, the calamities and horrors he’ll face will far exceed her imagination.

"I must immediately enter the palace to meet the Emperor!"

Diliya’s thoughts turned rapidly, quickly coming up with a solution.

The law of the jungle is indeed the empire’s mainstream, but if the talent is too extraordinary, such a seedling becomes the primary object of protection wherever it is.

In the Storm Empire, the Great Emperor values talent, his precedent orients towards nurturing individual martial artists strong enough to counter the Nine-heart Empire, which establishes its path through martial arts.

So, if he discovers Hong’er’s extraordinary talent, the Emperor will undoubtedly protect him wholeheartedly, preventing any hindrance.

In the empire, finding anyone other than the Emperor to rely on wouldn’t be as good.

Diliya quickly thought through, ensuring this plan had no flaws. Even though the Emperor is brutal, he has always been generous and appreciative towards talented children.

"Prince, let me see your Sixth Layer of Electromagnetic Technique again."

Having thought this through, Diliya reconfirmed Lin Xin’s cultivation level.

Lin Xin raised a hand, casually forming a fan-like blue Electric Ball.

The Sixth Layer Electric Ball had a power reaching deadly levels.

At this level, the Electromagnetic Technique can automatically use microcurrents to stimulate the body, tapping into its potential.

The most obvious feature is the ability to gather and release currents from any part of the body at will.

And they are extrinsic currents.

Lin Xin simply raised both hands, an Electric Ball in one palm and another on the back of the hand.

The two groups hovered and floated around in front of him.

Then he opened his mouth and let out a breath.

Snap!

A streak of blue electric light shot from his mouth, fiercely shattering the two Electric Balls in front of him.

Diliya, possessing a basic knowledge of martial arts, naturally recognized the characteristics of this popular derivative martial art, the Electromagnetic Technique.

She hurriedly retrieved a communicator, going online to look up specific characteristics of the Sixth Layer of Electromagnetic Technique.

About ten minutes later, after repeatedly checking in shock.

Lin Xin’s Sixth Layer Electromagnetic Technique cultivation was finally completely confirmed.

"Let’s go! We need to see the Emperor immediately!"

In her excitement, Diliya eagerly stood up, ready to pull Lin Xin and head out of the palace.

"No, wait! Going together is too conspicuous. It’s better if I go alone to meet the Emperor. Without alerting others, I’ll inform him of the child’s situation, and the Emperor will certainly send someone to protect the child promptly.

This way, the safety factor is maximized."

Suddenly Diliya had a change of heart and quickly sat back down.

The fourth imperial concubine and the first three imperial concubines are not easily trifled with; once they know of Hong’er’s remarkable talent, they would go all out to kill Hong’er before the Emperor is aware.

"For Hong’er, I can’t act so rashly!"

Diliya’s expression shifted as she began pacing back and forth in the courtyard.

Having been long ignored by the Emperor, it’s been difficult to meet him alone; finding someone to deliver a letter is even more perilous.

There are countless spies and subordinates of the other imperial concubines within this Imperial Palace.

As a princess from a small country, if she can barely protect herself from being eliminated, she would be content.

As for using a communicator, that’s out of the question.

"No... I must think of a way..." Diliya paced back and forth, growing increasingly anxious.

"We can wait for the sect competition," Lin Xin calmly reminded her. "Even if the Storm Emperor knows my talent, he may not fully protect me. Ordinary imperial concubines might refrain, but if the top-ranked concubines or the Empress intervene, we have no way out."

"Hong’er...." That’s exactly what concerned Diliya.

Her eyes reddened out of growing anxiety.

She was unwilling, unwilling for her son to be shackled by a myriad of reasons despite having the strongest talent.

The more anxious she got, the faster thoughts turned in her mind.

After pacing in the courtyard for a long while, Diliya began thoughtfully choosing the sects within the empire that might protect the child.

But regrettably, besides the Emperor himself, there was no one else.

"Mother, you needn’t worry." Lin Xin said calmly. "I can easily disguise my talent as being weaker and slow down my pace of practice.

This way, even if the talent is discovered, as long as enough time passes, we won’t face too much pressure."

"This... this could work... but..." Diliya’s eyes showed a trace of helplessness.

Lin Xin didn’t pay her any heed, considering it the best solution.

The Netherworld he could access now, but it wasn’t urgent.

He planned to ascend step by step following the system of this world.