The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 885 - 883: Supreme Sword Technique!

Chapter 885: Chapter 883: Supreme Sword Technique!

Lin Bai was led by Pei Ji towards a distant area, and the further they walked, the fewer disciples there seemed to be around. Lin Bai felt they might have arrived at the residential area for the higher-ups of the Sword Art Academy.

"Dean, I have brought Lin Bai!"

Pei Ji, with Lin Bai, came to the exterior of a simple tile-roofed house and called out respectfully.

"Oh? Is he here? Come on in."

From inside the simplistic tile house, a playful voice could be heard.

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai knew it was Dugu Yun without a doubt.

Pei Ji and Lin Bai both pushed the door open and saw Dugu Yun warming wine in the courtyard.

On the blazing charcoals, a pot of aged wine was boiling hot, giving off an intoxicating aroma.

Lin Bai chuckled and said, "Just by the scent, I know this is fine wine."

Upon hearing Lin Bai speak like this, Pei Ji immediately scolded him, "Lin Bai, don’t be rude. Quick, pay your respects."

Lin Bai gave a slight smile.

Dugu Yun laughed and said, "It’s fine, Lin Bai, come and sit. Pei Ji, there’s nothing here for you; go on with your duties. I want to have a private chat with Lin Bai."

Pei Ji felt surprised upon hearing Dugu Yun’s tone, which seemed to suggest he was treating Lin Bai like an old friend!

"Yes!" Pei Ji responded and turned to leave the place.

Dugu Yun chuckled and said, "Lin Bai, come, take a seat. This is fine wine I especially won from Pei Ji for you. Come, let us drink a few cups together."

"Sure."

Lin Bai walked over with a smile and sat opposite Dugu Yun.

Dugu Yun poured the warmed wine and handed it to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took a sip and laughed, saying, "Indeed, this is fine wine."

Dugu Yun laughed and asked, "Lin Bai, I feel you’re not one to indulge in wine, so how can you tell this is good wine?"

Lin Bai laughed and replied, "Who said I don’t like wine? I simply don’t drink often, that’s all."

Dugu Yun gave a noncommittal smile and said, "This wine is called Spring Day Brew, and it’s considered one of the best that can be found on the Miracle Ridge."

Lin Bai inquired with a smile, "Did you manage the matters in Lingnan?"

Dugu Yun laughed and said, "Yes, I did. But you know, during my trip to Lingnan, I caught wind of quite a few pieces of news."

Lin Bai asked, "What news?"

Dugu Yun, frowning, said, "For some reason, the Lingnan 72 States and the Great Sects have sent out their outstanding disciples to enter the Miracle Ridge, as if they are searching for something."

Lin Bai said, "That’s strange. With Lingnan’s cultivation resources far surpassing those of Lingdong and the Miracle Ridge combined, why would the dynasties and Sects of Lingnan send disciples to the Miracle Ridge?"

Dugu Yun said, "I am still not sure about that."

Lin Bai asked, "Then, Senior Dugu Yun, do you know who came to the Miracle Ridge?"

Dugu Yun replied, "I don’t know; these outstanding disciples keep their movements very secret. But soon, by the end of this year, during the Nine Institute Martial Arts Tournament, all these hidden geniuses will make an appearance."

"Then, at that time, you’ll recognize at a glance those who are from Lingnan!"

Lin Bai nodded in sudden understanding.

Dugu Yun continued, "If we can find those exceptional disciples from Lingnan, then we can figure out what exactly they are searching for!"

"Let’s drop it! We can’t meddle in the affairs of these exceptional disciples coming to the Miracle Ridge!"

"Let’s talk about you."

"Lin Bai, did you really master Sword Heart Clarity to the advanced state in one single night?"

Dugu Yun voiced his doubt.

Lin Bai smiled slightly, "It was just a stroke of luck."

Dugu Yun said, "This isn’t something that luck can explain!"

Lin Bai explained, "I don’t know why, but when I was cultivating Sword Heart Clarity, it felt as if this sword technique was created just for me, unusually familiar – I understood it instantly with just a touch!"

"Heh, it seems it truly is fated for you!"

Dugu Yun chuckled lightly.

Lin Bai curiously asked, "Senior Dugu Yun, what do you mean by that?"

Dugu Yun put down his wine cup and said indifferently, "Lin Bai, have you ever heard of the Sword Art Academy’s Supreme Sword Technique?"

"The Sword Art Academy’s Supreme Sword Technique?"

"I have not heard of it."

Lin Bai shook his head.

Dugu Yun stated, "Each of the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge has its own treasured artifact!"

"For instance, the Dan Dao Courtyard’s Three Great Wonders are said to be unrefined by anyone. However, I recently heard that Gu Yueqing has already refined the Human Emperor Elixir."

"The Dan Dao Courtyard’s Three Great Wonders!"

"The Array Dao Temple’s Yin Yang Array!"

"The Heavenly Sound Court’s Enchanting World Melody!"

"The Artifact Dao Academy’s Dragon Slayer!"

"The Sky-covering Hand of the Fist Daoist Courtyard!"

"The Saber Dao Academy’s Boundless Saber!"

"The Spear Daoist Courtyard’s God-burying Spear!"

"The Fish-Dragon Transformation of the Chulong Courtyard!"

"And our Sword Art Academy’s Supreme Sword!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai’s eyes suddenly sparkled.

Dugu Yun continued, "The Nine Courtyards progress together, all thanks to these nine treasured artifacts!"

"It’s no exaggeration to say that if there’s a disciple in each academy who can learn these treasures, the academy’s standards will instantly soar to a whole new level!"

"That’s why all nine academies are crazily inviting talents to their respective academies, aiming to have disciples learn the treasured artifacts!"

Having heard this, Lin Bai suddenly realized and said, "No wonder the Elders Council went to Lingdong to invite talents to the Miracle Ridge; they are hoping a disciple could learn the treasured artifacts of their academy!"

Dugu Yun confirmed, "Exactly. Once a disciple manages to learn a treasured artifact, that academy will rise, and might even become the Sixth Peak of the Miracle Ridge! It could even go beyond and become a powerful force in Lingnan!"

Lin Bai curiously asked, "Hasn’t there been a single disciple who learned these treasured artifacts over the years?"

Dugu Yun replied, "There have been, but they are all half-trained and can’t unleash their full potential!"

"It’s just like the Three Great Miracle Pills of the Dan Dao Courtyard. Once, Lu Qingyu accidentally refined a batch, shocking the Miracle Ridge, and even attracting masters from the Five Peaks to the Dan Dao Courtyard. However, Lu Qingyu was never able to refine the Human Emperor Elixir again, no matter what he tried!"

"The Sword Art Academy is no different; people have practiced the Supreme Sword, but ultimately, none could fully master it."

Dugu Yun gently shook his head.

Lin Bai curiously asked, "The Supreme Sword? What is it?"

Dugu Yun answered indifferently, "The Supreme Sword, officially known as the Supreme Sword Technique!"

"It is the treasured artifact of the Sword Art Academy! The highest and most supreme sword skill!"

"This sword skill is named Mo Wen!"

"It was created by a Sword Art Academy disciple named Ye Jinghong five hundred years ago!"

"When this sword skill was introduced, it immediately became the Sword Art Academy’s Supreme Sword Technique!"

Pondering, Lin Bai murmured, "Ye Jinghong! Mo Wen Sword!"

Dugu Yun smiled and said, "Speaking of Ye Jinghong, there’s quite a long story there!"

"The story is both short and long!"

"However, Lin Bai, you share something in common with Ye Jinghong!"

"That is, his Martial Soul was also Yellow Level First Grade!"

Dugu Yun smiled faintly.