Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

"Otherworldly demons, what are those things?"

The little sable did not answer Lin Dong's question. At this moment, it was still immersed in its past memories, and its eyes gradually became gloomy.

Back then, Xiao Diao was full of vigor and ambition. As the genius with the highest bloodline concentration in the Heavenly Demon Diao clan in thousands of years, he overshadowed his peers and was almost the designated young clan leader.

However, during one of his outings, it seemed that his whereabouts were leaked by a traitor within his clan. Little Marten was attacked by several mysterious beings, the leader of whom was comparable to a powerhouse in the Reincarnation Realm. The sinister power that seemed capable of eroding everything left a lasting impression on Little Marten.

That was the first time in its many years of dominance that it had suffered a loss in the face of energy of another attribute, ultimately forcing it to self-destruct its physical body. Its demonic spirit fled into the stone talisman space, drifting to a foreign land, and its soul fell into a deep sleep.

Later, he encountered Lin Dong, which allowed him to recover some of his strength and avoid complete death.

The mysterious being who intercepted and killed Little Marten was none other than the Otherworldly Demon, one of the culprits who invaded the Tianxuan Continent in ancient times and caused an unprecedented catastrophe.

"The aura of the Otherworldly Demons has reappeared? It seems that this Eastern Xuan Region is not a pure land after all."

Just as Xiao Diao's mood gradually became heavy, Mu Zi's calm gaze seemed to penetrate the stone talisman and see into his heart.

"This power comes from the remnants of an ancient battlefield. Now that space has reopened, Lin Dong and I will go in to investigate. Whether you come along is up to you."

"Hehe, what does this mean? Lord Mink is not one to back down from trouble!" The seriousness in Little Mink's eyes vanished instantly, and he gave a proud snort.

"Even if some otherworldly demon manages to survive, it's nothing more than a stray dog, a mere remnant soul, which Lord Mink can annihilate with a flick of his wrist!"

Mu Zi ignored Xiao Diao's boastful talk. The emergence of the secret realm was a foregone conclusion. The second source and the ancestral symbol were both inside. No matter how dangerous that space was, this trip was inevitable.

If things truly reach a point where all hope seems lost, Mu Zi still has a final resort, but that might mean...

The girl in white glanced at Lin Dong subtly, a fleeting glint in her eyes that went unnoticed by him.

At this moment, Lin Dong listened to the conversation between the man and the mink, his eyes filled with confusion.

"So what are you talking about? What exactly are the Otherworldly Demons...?"

"Knowing too much won't do you much good right now. You'll only be qualified to know when you've subdued the Ancestral Symbol."

The little sable spoke casually, in a tone that said, "This is adult business, children shouldn't pry." Mu Zi, standing beside him, also had no intention of satisfying Lin Dong's curiosity, and simply said:

"All you need to know is that if you encounter a similar power in the secret realm, the best option is to stay far away from it."

"Of course, in an emergency, you can inject your Yuan energy into the stone talisman."

Lin Dong's eyes flickered slightly. Before meeting Miss Mu, the stone talisman was his greatest reliance and the most mysterious opportunity. Now it seems that the stone talisman has other uses besides purifying energy and deducing martial arts.

hum-

With that thought, Lin Dong immediately tried to inject a wisp of golden Yuan Power into the stone talisman. Sure enough, the stone talisman was in a semi-activated state at this moment. As Lin Dong poured in his Yuan Power, it immediately emitted a milky white halo, which shone on the black dot at the tip of the sword.

Chi Chi!

In an instant, a series of ear-piercing sounds came from the tip of the sword. Lin Dong saw that under the milky white light, wisps of black energy were rising out and then being purified away.

A moment later, as the power within Lin Dong's body gradually dwindled and the alien energy hidden within the sword tip dissipated completely, the fragment seemed to transform back into an ancient object, bearing the marks of time.

"This thing seems quite hard; it could probably be used as a weapon."

Lin Dong held the sword tip in his hand, feeling the solid material that he had never seen before. A trace of regret flashed in his eyes. It was a pity that this thing was not very handy. Lin Dong still preferred a relatively heavier weapon. If there was no better choice, he would rather use his own fists.

Seeing Lin's hand groping for the tip of the sword, Mu Zi's cold voice rang out in the room.

"If you like it, you can keep it; it's not of much use to me anyway."

After leaving a message, Mu Zi gracefully stood up and left without any hesitation, leaving behind a lingering fragrance that made Lin Dong stare blankly at the empty room.

-

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Early in the morning, the Lin clan gathered together. All the younger generation were full of enthusiasm and looked forward to showing their skills in the secret realm.

Among the crowd, only Lin Ke'er and Lin Dong were able to remain calm. The former had no shortage of cultivation resources and was just going through the motions this time; as for the latter, he knew better than anyone what the opportunities in the secret realm were.

"Brother Lin Dong, please come back safely."

In a corner of the crowd, Qingtan quietly tugged at Lin Dong's sleeve and whispered something. With so many outsiders watching, she couldn't be as intimate with Lin Dong as she usually was.

"Don't worry, don't you know my strength? Besides, there's Miss Mu here."

Lin Dong comforted the young girl in front of him. Not long ago, he had gone to great lengths to persuade Qing Tan to stay in the Lin family. The ancient battlefield was no place to be trifled with. Even though Qing Tan was quite strong now, Lin Dong did not want his younger sister to put herself in danger.

One person, one flower, one sable, and one stone talisman—this was the entire lineup deployed this time. Even Xiao Yan stayed in Yan City to guard the house and property.

Upon hearing Lin Dong mention Miss Mu, a meaningful look flashed across Qing Tan's face. She tiptoed closer to Lin Dong's ear and whispered:

"Brother, don't think I don't know. Didn't Sister Mu Zi come back a few days ago? Humph! She only saw you, Brother Lin Dong. That's so unfair..."

Qingtan muttered to herself, then rolled her big eyes and gave Lin Dong a slightly amused look.

"Brother Lin Dong, please don't go and never come back, and elope with your sweetheart. Sigh, if that happens, I won't be able to explain it to our parents."

boom!

Seeing the smile on the girl's lips, Lin Dong's face darkened, and he raised his hand to give her a sharp rap on the head.

What's that girl thinking about all day? I've said it so many times, he and Miss Mu are just teacher and friend, there's nothing between them!

It's a completely innocent relationship.

"Tch~ Self-deception."

Qingtan's gaze moved back and forth across Lin Dong's face, and then a playful smile appeared at the corner of her eye.

Does Lin Dong think of her as a child when he actually knows everything? But since Lin Dong refuses to admit it, she, as his sister, won't expose him.

Time will tell. As long as you give each other more time alone and enjoy some time together, things will eventually escalate into a romantic relationship.

Plans are in place!