The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 117 - 117 117 Becoming a Disciple of Ling Tianzi

117: Chapter 117: Becoming a Disciple of Ling Tianzi 117: Chapter 117: Becoming a Disciple of Ling Tianzi Lin Bai walked down the martial arts stage and looked at Li Qingxuan and Lijian Xing.

“Congratulations, Lin Bai, you truly earned the title of number one in the Outer Sect!” Lijian Xing was the first to congratulate him.

“You both are not weak, I just had more chances than you did.” Lin Bai replied humbly.

“Opportunity is also a form of strength.

Now, you’ve just been through a great battle, so go back and rest well,” Li Qingxuan said with a faint smile.

“Alright, we’ll meet another day.”

With a gentle smile, Lin Bai moved towards Tie Dan.

“Big Brother Lin Bai, you are incredible!”

Tie Dan said excitedly, his face all flushed.

“Hehe, it’s just a small trick, let’s go back first.”

Lin Bai, supporting Tie Dan, headed towards his residence.

Lin Bai was now the number one person in the Outer Sect and the Sect had assigned him a new residence, but since Lin Bai was near Ling Tianzi’s White Cloud Peak at the Newcomer Courtyard, he wasn’t in a hurry to move there.

After ten days of recuperation, Lin Bai recovered to his peak condition.

“It’s time to find Ling Tianzi.”

Lin Bai got up, gave Tie Dan a glance, and headed towards White Cloud Peak.

Upon ascending White Cloud Peak, Ling Tianzi was standing in the square, watching as Lin Bai climbed the steps of White Cloud Peak.

“Master!”

Ascending the steps, Lin Bai with a solemn face, arrived in front of Ling Tianzi, knelt down on both knees, and called out respectfully.

Kneeling on both knees!

In his entire life, Lin Bai had only knelt down to two people!

One was his father Lin Duo, and the other was Ling Tianzi!

As is customary for the apprentice ceremony, he knelt three times and bowed nine times.

“Get up.” For the first time, Ling Tianzi showed a satisfied smile.

“Since you are now the number one person in the Outer Sect, I will take you as my registered disciple.”

Ling Tianzi said calmly, “But my test for you is not over.

Until you become a core disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, I will not pass on my full knowledge to you!”

“Understood, Master.

As for becoming a core disciple, once I enter the Inner Gate, I will work twice as hard to achieve it as soon as possible,” Lin Bai replied sincerely.

The assessment arranged by Ling Tianzi.

If he became number one in the Outer Sect, he would accept Lin Bai as a registered disciple and pass on to him an unparalleled sword skill.

If Lin Bai became a core disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, he would accept him as a personal disciple and impart all of his skills to Lin Bai.

Now, Lin Bai had passed the first part of the assessment.

“Congratulations, junior brother.” Li Shanqing came up smiling and said.

“Greetings, senior brother.” Lin Bai cheerfully responded.

“Hey hey, I’m not your senior brother.

I’m the third one to be taken in by the master, so you can call me ‘third senior brother’,” Li Shanqing said with a laugh.

“Does master have another two disciples?

Why haven’t I seen them on White Cloud Peak?” Lin Bai asked curiously.

“Haha, our senior brother and second senior sister are not in Shenwu Kingdom, so it’s normal for you not to see them.”

“Alright, junior brother, don’t worry about these things.

Once you become a personal disciple of the master, he will naturally tell you everything about the sect,” Li Shanqing said with a light laugh.

Hearing this, Lin Bai decided not to inquire further.

Ling Tianzi led Lin Bai into the palace.

“Now that you’ve become my disciple, you’ll have to move to White Cloud Peak.”

“Also, as I’ve promised before, once you become my registered disciple, I’ll pass on to you an unparalleled sword skill,” Ling Tianzi said with a smile.

“Yes, Master,” Lin Bai nodded in response.

Ling Tianzi spoke in a casual tone: “I have prepared for you an Earth Grade 9 Sword Skill, the ‘Astonishing Wind Sword Skill.’ This was the main sword skill that I once cultivated when I was below the Divine Elixir Realm.

Its power is quite commendable, enough for you to cultivate to the Divine Elixir Realm.”

“I will impart the Astonishing Wind Sword Skill to you, alright?”

Asked Ling Tianzi.

“Earth Grade 9’s Astonishing Wind Sword Skill, thank you, Master.” As soon as Lin Bai heard this, his eyes filled with fervor.

What Lin Bai lacked at this point was an attack sword skill.

Currently, while Lin Bai also possessed the “Star Slashing Sword Skill,” it was only of Mysterious Grade Five.

Given Lin Bai’s present state, that skill was gradually becoming subpar.

The “Dragon River Sword Skill” missing chapters, and the act of condensing Dragon Power Sword Qi, demanded substantial vital energy.

Lin Bai needed to use vital energy for cultivation, thus the act of condensing Dragon Power Sword Qi would inevitably delay Lin Bai’s state advancement.

Now, Ling Tianzi was teaching Lin Bai an Earth Grade 9 Sword Skill, which perfectly filled in the gaps in Lin Bai’s current martial skills – indeed, this could be akin to sending coal in snowy weather.

Besides, an Earth Grade 9 martial skill was already considered a sect’s treasured and supreme skill within the Spirit Sword Sect.

Ling Tianzi pointed at the sky, and a ray of light infused into the center of Lin Bai’s brow.

In the blink of an eye, an unfathomably profound sword skill scripture appeared in Lin Bai’s mind.

“Lin Bai, now that you have both the sword skill and physique skill, if you do not continue practicing the Dragon River Sword Skill, you won’t have a superior cultivation skill to practice.”

“In ten days, there will be an auction at Cold Mountain’s Treasure Pavilion selling a ‘The Great Five Elements Secret Skill.’ This cultivation skill is capable of helping you reach the peak of the Divine Elixir Realm and it will be greatly beneficial for you,” Ling Tianzi calmly said.

“The Great Five Elements Secret Skill?”

Lin Bai thought hard about it: As Master mentioned, if I do not continue to practice the Dragon River Sword Skill, I won’t have any cultivation skill to practice.

Since Master has selected “The Great Five Elements Secret Skill” for me, it naturally won’t be mediocre.

I still have fifty million spiritual stones on me, buying this cultivation skill shouldn’t be a problem.

Martial skills and cultivation skills are different.

Martial skill emphasizes external aspects, and cultivation skill emphasizes internal ones.

The cultivation skill is internal Kung Fu, a method for cultivating True Qi.

A superb cultivation skill can expedite the speed at which a warrior absorbs spiritual qi and purify the precision of True Qi.

Previously, Lin Bai practiced the “Dragon River Sword Skill.” This sword skill contained a cultivation method, so Lin Bai didn’t worry much about cultivation skills.

Having decided to abandon the continuous cultivation of the Dragon River Sword skill, Lin Bai needed to quickly find a suitable cultivation skill to practice.

“Master, I will definitely obtain the Great Five Elements Skill,” Lin Bai affirmed decisively.

“Alright, there is nothing else for me here.

Go down and practice well.

Strive to become a core disciple soon.”

“From now on, you can come and go from White Cloud Peak freely.”

After imparting the Astonishing Wind Sword Skill, Ling Tianzi spoke softly.

“Yes, Master,” Lin Bai agreed.

“Did you get the Dragon Bone Gold?” Ling Tianzi asked again.

Lin Bai took out a piece of brightly lit Divine Iron from his Storage Bag, “Master, is this the thing?”

“Yes.” Ling Tianzi glanced at the Dragon Bone Gold, took it in his hand, and said, “I will use the Dragon Bone Gold to forge a treasure sword.

If you can become my personal disciple, I will give you this treasure sword as an apprentice gift.

But if you cannot become my disciple, then this sword will be your final gift, and it will not be in vain for your hard work as an apprentice under me.”

“Master, please rest assured, I will do everything in my power to become a core disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, and to become Master’s personal disciple by right.” Lin Bai spoke determinedly.

“Good, I’ll be waiting for you.

You can leave now.” Ling Tianzi nodded approvingly.

“Disciple takes his leave.” Lin Bai bowed respectfully and then exited the palace.

Lin Bai went to visit Li Shanqing, exchanged pleasantries, and then left White Cloud Peak.

“Master, now that the Divine Alliance has set its eyes on Junior Brother, should I intervene and toss around the Spirit Sword Sect a bit?” Li Shanqing asked with a smile.

As Lin Bai was now his junior brother, naturally, he wanted to provide additional protection.

Ling Tianzi chuckled: “All of this is part of his trial, no need to get involved.

For now, Second Elder and Ji Bei won’t let harm come his way.”

“Qing’er, leak Jian Xuan’s location to Second Elder and Ji Bei.”

“The hundred-year period is approaching, I have to leave soon, and some things should be made known to the Spirit Sword Sect,” Ling Tianzi continued, shaking his head slightly.

“Alright, I will handle it.”

As Li Shanqing affirmed, his figure faded and vanished from the Great Hall.

Vanished!

Vanished out of thin air!

If Lin Bai were here, he would undoubtedly be extremely surprised.

Even for someone in the Divine Elixir Realm, it was impossible to disappear so suddenly!