The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 889 - 887: Why Choose Me?

Chapter 889: Chapter 887: Why Choose Me?

Lin Bai asked, "Why did you choose me?"

Dugu Yun replied, "Because I feel you resemble Ye Jinghong a lot!"

"Not just a lot, it’s as if Ye Jinghong has reincarnated."

"Lin Bai, after we parted at the Famous Sword Manor that day, I investigated you!"

"You were born in Shenwu Kingdom’s Lingxi City, and when you awakened your Martial Soul, you suffered betrayal by your childhood sweetheart, but ultimately you defied the odds, becoming the top martial artist of the Four Major Sects in Lingxi City and were accepted into the Spirit Sword Sect!"

"Within the Spirit Sword Sect, you were the top amongst those tested in the Outer Sect!"

"On No Return Cliff, you fought a bloody battle against hundreds from the Divine Alliance!"

"In the Dongling First Sword Cultivator Martial Arts Competition, you were originally just an inconspicuous name among those of Feng Yunxiu, Yejian Qiu, Jian Ruohan, and the eighteen swords of the Famous Sword Manor."

"To speak frankly, at the Dongling First Sword Cultivator Martial Arts Competition, with a Yellow Level First Grade Martial Soul, you would have struggled to even set foot in Sword Discussion City!"

"But you did it, you stepped into Sword Discussion City!"

"And you even claimed the title of Dongling’s First Sword Cultivator!"

"At the time, I couldn’t even fathom how a Martial Soul of Yellow Level First Grade managed to rise above a sea of geniuses."

"Lin Bai, do you know what I was thinking when I saw you become Dongling’s First Sword Cultivator?"

Dugu Yun gazed at Lin Bai, speaking earnestly.

Lin Bai shook his head slightly.

Dugu Yun said, "I was thinking, should your name be Ye Jinghong?"

"Has the legendary sword cultivator who was invincible for seven days on the Miracle Ridge returned?"

"If you are not the reincarnation of Ye Jinghong, then you must be the second owner whom the Mo Wen Sword had been waiting for five hundred years!"

"With the Mo Wen Sword in your hands, Lin Bai, it will once again demonstrate the divine-slaying and immortal-exterminating power that Ye Jinghong once had!"

"And my Sword Art Academy will harness the path you cut through with your sword, ascending to Heaven following in your footsteps!"

Dugu Yun spoke with utmost sincerity and solemnity.

"Lin Bai, if there is only one person in this world who can understand the Mo Wen Sword..."

"I believe, without a doubt, that person is you!"

Dugu Yun claimed with conviction.

After hearing so much from Dugu Yun, Lin Bai turned to look at the nine steles of the Mo Wen Sword and whispered, "Are you waiting for me?"

"Senior Dugu Yun, since I’ve already agreed to your request, I shall not break my promise!"

"Though I am not a gentleman, neither am I a villain!"

"Once I promise someone, I will definitely do my utmost to fulfill it!"

"Moreover, if I truly learn the Mo Wen Sword, it may be even more beneficial for me!"

Lin Bai smiled faintly, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit!

Dugu Yun laughed heartily, "Since you are so determined, nothing could be better!"

"Lin Bai, don’t worry about the points!"

"Up on Miracle Ridge, there are many ways to earn points!"

"Especially now that you’re in the newcomers’ group, earning points is easiest!"

"For every examination, as long as you can secure the first place, the rewards in points are substantial!"

"But once you leave the newcomers’ group, you will have to earn points by taking action yourself."

Dugu Yun said with a light chuckle.

Lin Bai responded with a smile, "Disciple understands."

Dugu Yun said, "Lin Bai, it sounds like you hit the jackpot being allowed to comprehend the Mo Wen Sword, but in fact, you are at a loss, considering how difficult it is to fathom. You might invest hundreds of thousands of points in it without any results."

"But I won’t constrain you!"

"Let’s make a deal then!"

"If you can secure the first place in the newcomers’ competition two months from now, I will personally reward you with 100,000 points!"

"How about it?"

Dugu Yun said with a teasing smile.

Lin Bai couldn’t help but smirk upon hearing this, "Dugu Yun Senior, a gentleman’s word is his bond. You can’t take back your words like they’re just a fart."

"Remember, two months from now, in the Newcomers Competition, if I get first place, you have to give me 100,000 points."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai was thrilled.

Dugu Yun laughed, "No problem."

"This is the token of the Dean of the Sword Art Academy, I’m giving it to you."

"From now on, with this token, you will have free access to the Forbidden Area of the Divine Power Valley!"

During the conversation, Dugu Yun handed a token to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took the token and saw that it had "Dean of the Sword Art Academy" inscribed on it in five large characters.

Lin Bai laughed, "With this token, I can go out and thump my chest like a big shot."

Dugu Yun gave a wry smile, "Are you planning on hanging around the Divine Power Valley a bit longer?"

Lin Bai laughed, "No need, I don’t have to cultivate any Divine Powers for now. Besides, I already have the privilege to comprehend the Mo Wen Sword; I’m not the least bit interested in other sword techniques and Divine Powers right now."

Dugu Yun laughed, "Well, in that case, let me escort you out."

"Hmm."

Lin Bai then left the Divine Power Valley with Dugu Yun.

After leaving the Divine Power Valley, Lin Bai parted ways with Dugu Yun and headed back to Shadow Mountain.

As soon as he arrived back at Shadow Mountain,

he saw Tang Bufan about to leave.

Lin Bai asked curiously, "Bufan, where are you off to?"

Seeing Lin Bai, Tang Bufan called out in surprise, "Lin Bai, you’re back!"

Lin Bai nodded and smiled, "Yeah, where are you heading?"

Tang Bufan smiled, "I brought some Spiritual Stones from home and just exchanged them for 500 points, so I’m planning to go to the Sword Skill Pavilion to see if there’s any sword skill that suits me. I want to pick a few to practice!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai grinned wickedly, "Bufan, your family is pretty rich, eh? The point exchange rate at Miracle Ridge is one point for a million Spiritual Stones!"

"Those 500 points of yours... must mean you brought five to six hundred million Spiritual Stones to Miracle Ridge."

Lin Bai eyed Tang Bufan, the little fatty, up and down.

In Lingdong, families that could produce five to six hundred million Spiritual Stones were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Tang Bufan said with a cheeky laugh, "Hehe, these Spiritual Stones were all sneaked out from my home."

"As if I would believe that!"

Lin Bai laughed.

"Let’s go. I too want to visit the Sword Skill Pavilion and select a few sword skills to practice."

"Might as well go together."

Lin Bai said with a smile.

Tang Bufan laughed, "Then let’s go, together."

Lin Bai turned and went to the Sword Skill Pavilion with Tang Bufan.

When Lin Bai and Tang Bufan first joined the Sword Art Academy,

Yuan Qing had mentioned that the most valuable cultivation resources of the Sword Art Academy were the Sword Skill Pavilion and the Divine Power Valley.

The most precious resources of the Nine Courtyards of Miracle Ridge were the Physical Spirit Arena and Martial Intent Mountain.

Lin Bai had never visited the Physical Spirit Arena or Martial Intent Mountain!

However, now he was keen to check out the Divine Power Valley and Sword Skill Pavilion of the Sword Art Academy.

Leaving Shadow Mountain with Tang Bufan, they headed straight for the Sword Skill Pavilion.

The Sword Skill Pavilion was much more lively than the Divine Power Valley.

After all, comprehending a Lower Grade Divine Power in the Divine Power Valley costs 10,000 points.

While Heaven Level First Grade martial skills in the Sword Skill Pavilion cost only 100 points, quite cheap!

Hence, the disciples in the Sword Skill Pavilion were as numerous as the hairs of an ox, all coming to borrow sword techniques.