The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 476 - 475: The Great Catastrophe of Breaking Through the Human Elixir Realm!

Chapter 476: Chapter 475: The Great Catastrophe of Breaking Through the Human Elixir Realm!

Li Shanqing stood on the cliffside, looking puzzled at Lin Bai’s smile, murmuring, "Why do I feel that Junior Brother’s smile carries a hint of evil intention?"

Whoosh——

The flying sword descended from the sky, heading straight for Li Shanqing.

Li Shanqing was surprised, "Damn it, why is Junior Brother heading my way!"

"Run!"

Li Shanqing turned around and fled.

For some reason, Li Shanqing just wanted to run.

Without a second word, he spun around and bolted!

Upon seeing this, Lin Bai urgently shouted, "Third Senior Brother, don’t run!"

While running, Li Shanqing said, "Then you stop chasing."

Lin Bai was furious: "If you don’t run, would I chase?"

Li Shanqing replied, "If you don’t chase, how could I run?"

"Damn it!"

Lin Bai let out a low growl, his shadow leaped off the flying sword, his hand subtly forming a sword-controlling gesture.

The flying sword shrank, returning to its original size, and shot out.

Without Lin Bai on it, the speed of the flying sword increased several times.

"Sword Shadow Wind Light!"

The flying sword caught up with Li Shanqing, then the sword body trembled, multiplied into nine, and the nine sword shadows descended from the sky, stabbing into the ground, cutting off Li Shanqing’s escape route.

"Sword Shadow Wind Light" was a minor trick. Although it was not powerful, it could confuse the opponent.

"Third Senior Brother, stop running."

Lin Bai shouted out loud.

Li Shanqing, with a bitter smile on his face, looked at Lin Bai and said, "Junior Brother, what are you trying to do?"

Upon seeing Li Shanqing stop, Lin Bai hurriedly pursued him using the Feng Lei Divine Wings.

He reached out with his left hand, attempting to grab Li Shanqing.

Although Li Shanqing was startled, he did not move again.

That’s because Li Shanqing could feel that a large hand had already grabbed him from behind at this moment.

"I won."

At that moment, just as Lin Bai was one step away from Li Shanqing, a plain voice came from behind Li Shanqing.

Hearing the voice, Lin Bai was surprised. At this point, he had already felt the presence of Ling Tianzi.

Lin Bai didn’t continue forward, but gave Li Shanqing a bitter smile.

Li Shanqing was even more bitter: "Master, Junior Brother, what are you guys actually doing?"

Ling Tianzi, with a smile on his face, emerged from behind Li Shanqing.

Lin Bai grumbled, "Master and I had a bet to see who could get back to the Spirit Sword Sect first. If we caught you, we would win. Third Senior Brother, why on earth were you running?"

Li Shanqing angrily said, "If you don’t chase me, how could I run."

"Junior Brother, Master, I have a weak heart, can you please not play around like that anymore."

Li Shanqing complained.

Ling Tianzi calmly said, "Lin Bai, don’t you feel that even though the sword-controlling skill is incredibly fast, it drains your true Qi substantially?"

Lin Bai, deeply agreeing, said, "Yes, Master, it drains too quickly, it feels like having a hole in the bucket, unable to hold anything."

Ling Tianzi said, "Stop complaining, you have Dantian Qi, Gold Spirit Vortex, Earth Spirit Vortex, Water Spirit Vortex, Fire Spirit Vortex to supply you with Qi. Otherwise, you would only last a quarter of an hour with your sword-controlling skill in real combat. Your Qi would be exhausted, and you couldn’t possibly fly back to the Spirit Sword Sect."

"That’s exactly why I initially had you go to Hanshan City to get ’The Great Five Elements Secret Skill’!"

Ling Tianzi said casually.

Back then, Ling Tianzi told Lin Bai that a copy of The Great Five Elements Secret Skill was for sale in Hanshan City, and it was crucial for Lin Bai to get hold of it for his future cultivation.

Now that Ling Tianzi brought it up suddenly, Lin Bai finally realized the truth.

It turned out that everything was part of Ling Tianzi’s plan.

Even to the point where Lin Bai was suspecting whether The Great Five Elements Secret Skill was something that Ling Tianzi took to sell in Hanshan City!

Lin Bai laughed and said, "As expected, Master is far-sighted! Thank you, Master!"

What Ling Tianzi said was right, using the flying sword indeed required a large amount of True Qi.

At this moment Lin Bai’s Dantian Qi, Gold Spirit Vortex, Water Spirit Vortex, Fire Spirit Vortex, Earth Spirit Vortex contained a vast amount of Qi, five to six times more than an ordinary Warrior.

Even at this moment, deploying the flying sword, Lin Bai wouldn’t be restrained by his Qi.

"Hahaha, Lin Bai, although you lost, you’ve just mastered the ways of the flying sword and the sword-controlling skill and to have such speed, it’s already quite impressive."

"I guess it’s fine, the gift I promised you, I will give it to you now."

Ling Tianzi gave a faint smile.

Lin Bai expressed his delight, "Thank you, Master."

Ling Tianzi smiled faintly, pointed into the sky, and a beam of spirit light shot into Lin Bai’s body, disappearing without a trace.

Li Shanqing, having witnessed Ling Tianzi’s action, was taken aback, his eyes wide.

Realizing his reaction, Li Shanqing quickly regained composure.

"Eh——"

Lin Bai was startled. Having entered Lin Bai’s body, Ling Tianzi’s spirit light vanished. No matter how Lin Bai searched, he couldn’t locate it.

He asked curiously, "Master, what was that you gave me? It’s disappeared."

Ling Tianzi said, "No need to ask further. When the time comes for you to use it, you’ll understand. Lin Bai, this gift will help you avert a calamity in the future."

"But remember, it will work only once!"

Noticing Ling Tianzi’s seriousness, Lin Bai dared not ask more and could only acknowledge obediently, "Yes, I understand."

Ling Tianzi continued, "You should go. The Spirit Sword Sect is swamped today. The Royal Family of the Shenwu Kingdom, Dayue Kingdom, Canghai Yuntai Palace, the Fire Palace, Edgeless Sect, Shengyue Sect, and neighboring royal families and sects have all sent their experts here."

"Your status has changed, you should go and greet them."

Hearing Ling Tianzi’s words, Lin Bai turned and saw that the Spirit Sword Sect was bustling with excitement today. Disciples were coming and going, talking and laughing—it resembled a festive celebration.

Lin Bai knew that today was a joyous event—the day of the Second Elder’s succession as the Sect Leader of the Spirit Sword Sect.

It was time for him to offer congratulations.

"In that case, Master, I’ll take my leave. When I’m done with today’s busy affairs, I’ll come to visit you," Lin Bai said with a smile.

"Mm."

Ling Tianzi nodded slightly.

Lin Bai then left White Cloud Peak.

Watching Lin Bai leave...

Li Shanqing finally spoke to Ling Tianzi, "Master, you left a trace of your power within my junior brother, why? Are you afraid that his Martial Soul will turn him into a heartless killer, and that’s why you left this hidden force, to restrain him?"

Li Shanqing ended with a hint of anger on his face.

As Ling Tianzi had made his move...

Li Shanqing had discerned the power behind that gesture. At the very least, it equated to Ling Tianzi’s full strength, capable of precipitating a cataclysm once unleashed!

Based on Li Shanqing’s understanding of Ling Tianzi, he knew he wouldn’t simply protect his disciples like this.

Ling Tianzi’s teaching method was different from other masters.

He challenged his disciples, letting them endure various trials to become genuine Martial Arts Hegemons, capable of defending their own territories.

Considering this, it was unlikely that Ling Tianzi had left this hidden power behind to protect Lin Bai!

That left only one option.

Ling Tianzi was afraid.

He was afraid of Lin Bai’s Devouring Sword Spirit, growing uncontrollable in the future, upon which, by simply triggering the hidden force within Lin Bai’s body, Lin Bai would be utterly annihilated.

Realizing the purpose behind this hidden force is what provoked Li Shanqing’s anger and interrogations towards Ling Tianzi.

Li Shanqing and Lin Bai were now brothers of the same sect.

As someone who greatly valued loyalty, the moment Ling Tianzi had acknowledged Lin Bai as his fourth disciple, Li Shanqing had treated him as family.

Unwilling to accept Ling Tianzi’s actions, he questioned him on the spot!

Upon hearing Li Shanqing’s indignant words, Ling Tianzi grew displeased, "Is this how you perceive me?"

Intimidated by Ling Tianzi’s angry stare, Li Shanqing drew back, stuttering, "That’s not what I meant, I only wish to understand the reason for it!"

Ling Tianzi took a deep breath, he understood Li Shanqing’s personality. He was a man of loyalty, treating Lin Bai as his junior brother, and his kin.

If Ling Tianzi were to harm Lin Bai, Li Shanqing would be angry and confront him.

Ling Tianzi said, "When Lin Bai makes his breakthrough to the Human Elixir Realm, he’ll face a great calamity. If he can’t survive, it’s highly likely he’ll perish. I left that hidden force as a contingency."

"In case Lin Bai couldn’t withstand it, that hidden force would explode, aiding his breakthrough!"

Ling Tianzi stated calmly.

Hearing this explanation, Li Shanqing started to ruminate, murmuring, "A great calamity will occur when making a breakthrough to the Human Elixir Realm... A great calamity...!"

"Master, could you be referring to... "

Upon the realization, Li Shanqing was filled with a terrified shock.

[Immediately, Li Shanqing respectfully said, "I misunderstood you, Master, please punish me!"

By now, Li Shanqing had completely understood what Ling Tianzi meant by a great calamity!

Just as Ling Tianzi pointed out, Li Shanqing was also worried whether Lin Bai could survive this calamity!