The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 298 - 297: The Border is in Urgent Danger

Chapter 298: Chapter 297: The Border is in Urgent Danger

With a thought, Lin Bai mobilized the True Qi within his body, amounting to three times as much True Qi as those of the same level.

"Hehe, just with this much True Qi, I’m enough to outshine the experts at my level."

Lin Bai said excitedly.

As Lin Bai mentioned, with such an immense amount of True Qi, nobody within the same realm was a match for him.

Moreover, Lin Bai had achieved profound attainments in sword skill, body techniques, as well as body refining.

Therefore, even warriors of the Heaven Martial Realm Third Layer weren’t his opponents.

"Spirit Pearl."

Immediately afterward, Lin Bai hastily took out the Spirit Pearl.

The Devouring Sword Spirit began to surge, swallowing up all the spiritual energy in the Spirit Pearl into his body.

The massive spiritual energy rushed within Lin Bai’s body.

It caused Lin Bai’s state to slightly loosen.

"Heaven Martial Realm Second Layer!"

After refining all the spiritual energy in the six Spirit Pearls, Lin Bai exclaimed in delight.

Breaking through to the Heaven Martial Realm Second Layer, Lin Bai couldn’t hide the joy on his face.

"I didn’t expect that in the Heaven Martial Realm, the breakthrough to each layer would require such an immense amount of spiritual energy."

"If I continue to rely on Spirit Pearls for breakthroughs, I would probably need more than fifteen Spirit Pearls."

Lin Bai shook his head.

Each time after making a breakthrough, Lin Bai felt that every breakthrough required a massive amount of spiritual energy, almost three times as much as those of the same level.

An ordinary warrior, if they had six Spirit Pearls, could break through from the Heaven Martial Realm First Layer to the Fifth Layer.

But Lin Bai exhausted the spiritual energy of six Spirit Pearls just to break through one layer.

"Could this be related to my training in the Great Five Elements Skill?"

"I have three times as much True Qi as normal, so do I also need three times as much spiritual energy to break through?"

Lin Bai speculated.

Unable to find the answer for a long time, Lin Bai continued to think.

He slowly circulated the Great Five Elements Skill, soothed the Fire Spirit Vortex within his body, and let it reach a stable, controllable state.

"Good! The Fire Spirit Vortex and Gold Spirit Vortex have been formed."

"Next, I need to go overseas to find the Water Spirit Vortex."

"Given my current cultivation at the Heaven Martial Realm Second Layer, I should not fear a warrior of the Heaven Martial Realm Fourth Layer, and I should even have a chance of winning against those in the Fifth Layer."

"But with my current cultivation, going overseas should not pose too much risk."

"Even if there are risks, I am capable of protecting myself."

Lin Bai’s eyes flashed, and he slowly planned his next steps.

Lin Bai spent a full seven days in the Imperial Capital recovering from his injuries.

The elders from Edgeless Sect, Canghai Yuntai Palace, and the Fire Palace, who were among the Four Major Sects, had already returned home.

When they had arrived, they were eager to be famous throughout the Chaoyang Palace.

When they left, they were unknown and had to leave the Imperial Capital secretly, not daring to leave openly.

When they came, they were an army of hundreds of warriors, majestic and imposing.

When they left, only the three elders remained, trudging back to their Sect alone.

Seven days later, Lin Bai’s injuries completely healed, and he had thoroughly stabilized the Fire Spirit Vortex. At the same time, he also stabilized his cultivation at the Heaven Martial Realm Second Layer.

It was noon that day.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Chu Jiangliu hurriedly arrived at the Qianlong Villa.

Chen Gong, Lu Yuan, Zhang Lingdao, and others had already received the news. Knowing that the First Princess was coming, they promptly went to welcome her at the entrance of the villa.

"Greetings to Princess Chang and Prince Chu," Chen Gong said with a smile.

Bai Xiaoxiao, her face solemn, replied dismissively, "Elder Chen Gong, you need not be overly courteous. I am here to inquire about Lin Bai’s condition?"

Chen Gong nodded and said, "Lin Bai has been healing for seven days. He should be almost recovered by now."

"May I see him?" Bai Xiaoxiao asked.

"Certainly, you may. After all, the Spirit Sword Sect and the Royal Family will soon be relatives," Chen Gong chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao blushed like a red apple.

Immediately, Chen Gong led Bai Xiaoxiao to the courtyard outside Lin Bai’s room.

Seeing Lin Bai was able to move around the courtyard, it looked as though his injuries had almost completely healed.

"Lin Bai, the First Princess is here," Chen Gong called out with a smile.

Lin Bai snapped out of his surprise, smiling as he walked towards Bai Xiaoxiao, he said, "Your Highness, Princess Chang."

Chen Gong interjected: "Why are you being so formal? She will be your wife sooner or later..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai slightly blushed.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s face turned red as well.

Lin Bai invited Bai Xiaoxiao and Chu Jiangliu into the courtyard to sit, he asked: "Your Highness, you seem not well, has something happened? Did Qi Prince’s Mansion decide to revolt and burn all bridges behind?"

Bai Xiaoxiao’s face turned even more serious.

Chu Jiangliu intervened: "Lin Bai, you’ve been healing and may not have heard, three days ago, Dayue Kingdom launched an attack on Nanning Pass with five million soldiers. After three days of fierce fighting, Nanning Pass is on the brink of falling."

"Nanning Pass is about to fall?" Lin Bai exclaimed in disbelief.

Nanning Pass was the defense border of Shenwu Kingdom in the south.

Southern of Nanning Pass by a million miles, one could reach the Martial Arts Empire, the Dayue Kingdom.

If Nanning Pass were to fall, the army of Dayue Kingdom would be able to charge straight into the heartland of Shenwu Kingdom.

Hence, Nanning Pass was of utmost importance. Dayue Kingdom was far more powerful than Shenwu Kingdom. If Nanning Pass were to fall, the Dayue Kingdom’s formidable force would decimate Shenwu Kingdom, leading to a catastrophe.

Bai Xiaoxiao grimly said: "Nanning Pass has not fallen yet, but it has already sent an SOS. If the Imperial Capital does not send troops soon, Nanning Pass will surely be lost."

"Therefore, I came to Qianlong Villa this time for two reasons – one is to check on your injuries and the other is to bid you farewell. I intend to lead the charge myself, along with Prince Chu, who will command seven million troops, to rush to Nanning Pass."

"You are going to the front line?" Lin Bai asked, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes.

The front line was far from the safety of the Imperial Palace. It was filled with dangers and assassins.

Bai Xiaoxiao ruefully said: "What else can we do? I now command an army of over twenty million. Among all the princesses in the Imperial Palace, I have the most power. Only I can mobilize such a large army."

"The front line is no playground. Do you want me to accompany you there?" Lin Bai asked.

"No need, it is not yet time for the disciples of the sects to intervene. Furthermore, I am not the only one going to the front line this time. There will be many sons of nobles sharing my command. I will be the main commander, making sure everything goes as planned," Bai Xiaoxiao smiled.

"If you head to the front line, what about Qi Prince? You have yet to fully control the eight million soldiers he surrendered," Lin Bai asked worriedly.

If Bai Xiaoxiao left to lead the troops, Qi Prince could seize this chance to retake his lost control over the soldiers. When Bai Xiaoxiao returned victorious, handling Qi Prince, who would once again command millions, would not be so easy.

"You don’t have to worry about this. My father knows how to handle Qi Prince. Never underestimate my father. No one can occupy the throne without significant power," Bai Xiaoxiao chuckled.

Lin Bai pondered over her words and found them reasonable.

Able to sit on the throne of Shenwu Kingdom, Bai Huatian definitely possessed exceptional abilities.

Considering that Qi Prince had already surrendered control over eight million soldiers, Bai Huatian undoubtedly had the ability to gain complete control over them.

Despite that, a trace of worry flashed in Lin Bai’s eyes. He asked: "Are you sure I don’t need to accompany you?"