Ascending to Immortality by Slaying Spirits

Chapter 229 - The Grand Competition Concludes
The ninth round, quarterfinals.

All eyes were on Lin Le; if he won another match, he would secure the top spot.

If scores are the same, they will be ranked according to age.

"Tianxing Peak, Xin Yunzi greets Junior Brother Lingzhu." The handsome young man bowed to Lin Le.

Lin Le simply beckoned with his hand: "Come here."

Shin Yunzi squinted and nodded: "Okay."

As soon as he finished speaking, he appeared beside Lin Le with ghostly speed, his iron fan slashing towards Lin Le's neck like a scimitar.

The Yin-Yang Twin Swords automatically protect their master.

With a clang, the Yang sword firmly blocked the iron fan, while the Yin sword pierced Xin Yunzi's kidney at a tricky angle.

Shin-yun-ko, resembling a ghost, tried to escape the pursuit of the Yin Sword.

But the gap between him and Lin Le was bigger than he had imagined.

puff!

With a sudden acceleration, the Yin Sword pierced through Xin Yunzi's abdomen.

Xin Yunzi's face turned serious. He distanced himself from Lin Le and hurriedly made hand seals to treat his injuries, but found that a domineering will was hindering the healing of his wounds.

Sword intent!

Shin-yunko subconsciously thought so.

After all, Tianqing Peak is a lineage of sword cultivators, and their cultivation will should be sword intent.

He immediately intended to use his Daoist intent to wear it down.

But Lin Le would never give him that chance.

The wind howled, and the Yin-Yang Twin Swords pounced on him like two dragons.

Damn!

Shin Yunzi cursed under her breath, and suddenly five figures scattered from their original spot.

The ability to create clones.

Lin Le glanced through his psychic eye and knew where the true body was; the Yin-Yang Twin Swords continued their charge.

Seeing the Yin-Yang Twin Swords chasing straight towards him, Xin Yunzi frowned deeply.

Fractal and scattered images!

This little trick isn't just something Lin Lehui can do.

The fact that Lin Lehui is good at it means that he is more likely to spot flaws.

In the blink of an eye, the Yin-Yang Twin Swords paused for only a moment before continuing their pursuit of Shin Yun-ko's true form.

How can you see that?
Shin Yunzi's expression changed drastically; this was a minor supernatural power!

The iron fan danced wildly, transforming into a strong wind that blew towards the Yin-Yang Twin Swords.

The wind was fierce; an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would likely have their flesh and blood scraped off on the spot.

However, in the face of the Yin-Yang Twin Swords, which possess the ability to break through magic, it is only slightly stronger than an ordinary strong wind.

puff!

Another bloody hole appeared on Shinyunko's body.

Shin Yunko was decisive and said, "I admit defeat."

The Yin-Yang Twin Swords, which were about to open another opening for Xin Yunzi, paused and turned to fly back to Lin Le's side.

Looking at Lin Le standing tall on the arena, on the other arena, a young man turned to the young man next to him and asked, "Senior Brother Feixiao, are you confident that you can defeat him?"

Xuan Tianzong Daozi Fei Xiao looked at Lin Le, his eyes seemingly swirling with black and white, then shook his head: "Can't win."

The young man opposite him was taken aback: "You can't even win?"

"We cannot win," Fei Xiaozi said definitively, his tone calm, seemingly indifferent to victory or defeat.

"What should we do then?" the young man asked with some concern. "If we let him win, your Daoist path will be in jeopardy, Senior Brother."

“No, he won’t,” Fei Xiaozi shook his head. “He’s not on the same level as us, so naturally he won’t compete with us.”

He knew his master, Yunxiaozi. If that spirit pearl was truly nurtured by the Xuantian Sect since childhood, his Daoist disciple might actually be replaced.

Unfortunately, he wasn't, and it's a paradox: with such a brilliant disciple before him, how could it be his turn to become the Daoist?

Therefore, he was certain that his master was probably already preparing to send the spirit pearl to a higher place.

The tenth round, four to two. As soon as the arena closed, the opposing master immediately said, "I concede."

After nine rounds, his magical power and mental strength were almost exhausted, while Lin Le remained calm and composed, defeating his opponents in just a few moves.

The difference in strength is obvious at a glance, so why bother making things difficult for yourself?

The same was true on the other side. Feixiaozi had been a Daoist for over a decade and had long since subdued many true disciples.

It was common for his disciples to concede defeat when facing him.

In the final round, it's two against one.

With a soft thud, the arena closed again, and Fei Xiaozi said gently, "Junior Brother Lingzhu, would you like to rest a little longer?"

Lin Le sized up this Xuan Tian Dao Zi. He wasn't exactly handsome, but he had a serene air about him and a certain "immortal" quality.

He shook his head and said, "No need, let's finish this sooner rather than later."

"Okay." Fei Xiaozi nodded slightly. "How about we settle this with one move? I'll make the move, you take it, and I'll concede."

"Whatever you want." Lin Le shrugged, thinking it was better to save some energy.

"Then Junior Brother Lingzhu, be careful." Feixiaozi nodded, and then his aura surged, revealing an air of dominance over the universe.

He reached out and clapped his hand, and the sky changed color. The yin and yang and the five elements mixed together, forming a giant hand a hundred feet wide that pressed down on Lin Le.

Xuan Tian Great Handprint!
Lin Le glanced at it, then opened his mouth slightly: "Zha!"

Innate Divine Power: The Sound of Subduing Gods and Conquering Demons!

The sound was clear and melodious; it didn't sound loud, yet it resonated throughout the entire world.

The Xuan Tian Great Handprint disintegrated on its own.

Fei Xiaozi gave a wry smile; the gap was still quite large.

Although he had already seen the terrifying power within Lin Le's body using secret methods, he did not expect the difference to be so great.

Seeing the Xuan Tian Great Handprint disintegrate, everyone from the disciples to the elders was stunned. The Dao Child had lost?

"What kind of magic is that?" Feixiaozi asked.

"Innate supernatural power," Lin Le replied.

Fei Xiaozi understood. The ultimate realm of the three realms. No wonder it was so terrifying. He himself had only reached the ultimate realm of the two realms.

The inner sect competition has come to an end, and Lin Le unsurprisingly won first place.

At the Xuantian Palace, Lin Le met with Yunxiaozi again; this time, it was just the two of them.

“Nephew Lingzhu, please sit down.” Yunxiaozi gestured with his hand.

Lin Le sat down directly: "Sect Leader, what brings you to see me alone?"

"Nephew Lingzhu, what do you think of my Xuantian Sect?" Yunxiaozi replied, seemingly unrelated to the question.

"The sect's atmosphere is thriving, and its righteous spirit is strong. It truly lives up to its reputation as a legitimate sect of the Xuanmen," Lin Le said.

Although the specific duration of their stay was no more than one or two months, the atmosphere within the Xuantian Sect was indeed quite good.

If it weren't for Xu Lingzi, becoming a true disciple of the Xuantian Sect wouldn't be bad.

"That's good." Yunxiaozi nodded slightly. "But don't you think the Xuantian Sect is a bit small, nephew?"

Lin Le narrowed his eyes slightly: "Judging from the sect leader's words, you want me to leave?"

“Yes,” Yunxiaozi readily admitted. “The Xuantian Sect is small; it can support several Nascent Soul cultivators, but not those at the Integration stage.”

"With your talent, Junior Nephew Lingzhu, becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator is inevitable. I imagine you are unwilling to be a burden to the sect."

"It is better to go to a wider world early on, accumulate resources, and then one can become a dragon in one leap."

Lin Le asked calmly, "Where does the sect leader intend to send me?"

Yunxiaozi said, "How about the Zhenxie Division of the Northern Cao Dynasty? With your ruthless nature, you should be very suitable for that place."

Lin Le nodded slightly. That was indeed quite suitable, after all, his approach had always been to sustain himself through war.

Upon hearing this, the Zhenxie Division knew it was the same place as the Demon Slayer Division and the Demon Suppressor Division.

Yunxiaozi added, “I still have some connections in the Zhenxie Division. If you, Lingzhu, go there, the status you will gain will be no less than that of a true disciple in the Xuantian Sect.”

"What do you think?"

"Alright." Lin Le agreed. Anyway, he was also planning to leave Xuantian Sect, so Yunxiaozi's relief was just right.

(End of this chapter)