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69. Acquired Third Level

Lin Fei left the Task Hall, still thinking about Ling Yao.

Ling Yao was one of the top talents in the Nine Profound Sect, and her reputation precedes it.

She had befriended many inner disciples, so if she needed help, she could simply invite those disciples privately and many of them would be willing to assist her.

But why did Ling Yao publicly release a mission at the Task Hall, and why did she require a martial artist who acquired four levels at least to qualify?

How dangerous was the competition for the "Princess Position"?

Lin Fei looked up and said, "System."

Immediately, the system panel appeared before his eyes.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Third Level

Three Vitality Technique: Third Level (60% progress)

Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (11% progress)

Triple Wave Technique: Mastery (65% progress)

Leaping Technique: Mastery (21% progress)

Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)

Saber-drawing Technique: Mastery (51% progress)

Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)

In just over two months, Lin Fei's martial arts made significant progress. He had achieved the third level of the Three Vitality Technique and was even close to the fourth level.

He has opened up the Lung Channel and Heart Channel and was currently working on opening the Pericardium Channel. He was now a genuinely acquired third level martial artist.

The cultivation speed was astonishing. However, he seemed to be having some trouble opening the Pericardium Channel, and his progress had slowed down a bit.

He could only increase his daily cultivation progress by 3%. It was estimated that it would take some time to completely open the third channel and advance to the acquired fourth level.

As for the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, Lin Fei's practice of basic boxing increased his boxing skills, enabling him to achieve 11% progress in the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.

However, he cannot raise it to the acquired level, as the inner power involved in boxing was very complex.

As for the Saber-drawing Technique, Triple Wave Technique, and Leaping Technique, Lin Fei made rapid progress and achieved mastery in all of them.

Especially the Saber-drawing Technique. Lin Fei wore the saber every day, nurturing the saber technique every day.

The saber had been nurtured for more than two months.

Once the saber was unsheathed, even Lin Fei didn't know what the power would be.

And there was inner power.

It was not displayed on the system panel.

But in reality, Lin Fei's inner power had made tremendous progress.

The three-in-one inner power allowed Lin Fei to have a continuous flow of inner power every day, gathering together.

The strength of Lin Fei's inner power was majestic.

Lin Fei felt that many acquired martial artists at the fifth, sixth, or even seventh level might not be as strong as him.

In just over two months, Lin Fei's comprehensive strength had at least increased tenfold!

With such strength by his side, Lin Fei remembered the help Ling Yao gave him in the beginning.

So, he had made up his mind.

In the beginning, Lin Fei owed Ling Yao a favor.

If Ling Yao needed help, he didn't mind lending a hand.

With this in mind, Lin Fei no longer hesitated and walked straight toward Ling Yao's courtyard.

...

In Ling Yao's courtyard.

Three female inner disciples sit around Ling Yao.

"Junior Sister Ling, have you contacted Senior Brother Chu and the others recently?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Chu used to be very fond of Junior Sister."

"Now that Junior Sister is competing for the position of Princess, it's time for Senior Brother Chu to show himself."

"With Senior Brother Chu, Junior Sister Ling will have a better chance of winning the position of Princess."

The Senior Brother Chu, three female disciples kept mentioning, was a remarkable figure among the inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect.

Young as he was, had already reached the seventh level of acquired.

His talent was even more amazing than Ling Yao's.

He was definitely an innate seedling!

Before, Ling Yao didn't dislike Senior Brother Chu.

If he could get innate, it would be a great help to her.

It was just that...

Ling Yao shook her head and said in a cold tone, "I've already contacted Senior Brother Chu, and he said he has important matters to attend to and has already left the mountain."

"What? Senior Brother Chu just broke through to the seventh level of acquired, how can there be any urgent matters? Moreover, no matter how important the matter is, can it be more important than Sister Ling competing for the position of the princess?"

"Hmph, it seems that Senior Brother Chu is also unreliable."

"Sister Ling, you can contact other senior brothers. Without Brother Chu, we still have hope."

"Yes, there are so many inner disciples in the Nine Profound Sect, it doesn't matter if we are missing one."

Ling Yao still said coldly, "I have already contacted Senior Brothers Zhao Yuanzheng, Luo Gang, Liu Fashi, and Zhang Yijian.

They are either in seclusion or have left the mountain, and none have come. And, I have already posted the task for several days. No one came here.

It seems that we can only rely on ourselves."

Although Ling Yao's tone remained unchanged, her heart had already grown cold.

She had thought that after so many years in the Nine Profound Sect, and having helped many fellow disciples, she would have received help in return when she needed it.

But now?

When she was in trouble and needed help, only a few close sisters were willing to help her.

"Sister Ling, when do we leave?"

"Yes, let's not wait any longer. If any inner disciple of Nine Profound Sect who meets the requirements is willing to help Sister Ling, they would have come already."

The other three female martial artists no longer wanted to wait.

"Okay, then we will leave tomorrow! Ling Yao thanks the three sisters for their help."

Ling Yao had already made up her mind.

However, she knew very well that the probability of success in competing for the position of the princess with these people was extremely low.

But she had no choice. She had to go!

"Senior Sister Ling."

At this moment, a male voice came from outside the courtyard.

"...Lin Fei?"

Ling Yao saw the figure outside the courtyard.

It was actually Lin Fei!

Ling Yao stood up, opened the courtyard door, and let Lin Fei enter.

Lin Fei saw three female disciples and knew they were all inner disciples.

So he clasped his fists and said, "Greetings to the three senior sisters!"

Lin Yao introduced, "This is Junior Brother Lin Fei, who just entered the inner sect a few months ago."

The three female disciples looked at Ling Yao when they heard Lin Fei had only been an inner disciple for a few months.

They showed disappointment and lost interest in learning more about Lin Fei.

After all, those who had just become inner disciples for a few months were mostly just Body Refining martial artists.

What could they do?

Lin Fei didn't care and directly asked Ling Yao.

"I saw the task you posted on the task hall, Senior Sister. If Senior Sister encounters any trouble, I'm willing to lend a hand!"

Lin Fei didn't beat around the bush and directly explained his intention.

Ling Yao still hadn't spoken.

One of the female disciples laughed out loud, "Junior Brother Lin, I didn't expect you to be braver than Senior Brother Chu and Liu.

At this time, there aren't many people willing to help Senior Sister Ling.

However, for Senior Sister Ling's matter, without having acquired strength above the fourth level, going there won't be of much help."

Lin Fei didn't speak but instead looked toward Ling Yao.

Ling Yao also sighed softly and said, "Not bad, Lin Fei. I'm glad you can come now. I understand your goodwill, but with your current strength, you cannot help me with my matter."

Ling Yao knew Lin Fei's background.

He had just entered the inner sect a few months ago.

How could he have the strength to help her now?

Lin Fei didn't say anything but went straight to the stone table of the three female disciples.

He reached out his hand and lightly pressed it on the stone table.

70. The Identity of Ling Yao

Ling Yao and several female disciples looked at Lin Fei curiously, wondering what he was going to do.

However, when Lin Fei gently pressed his hand on the stone table, there was a soft sound, then his hand lifted away from the table.

"This is..." Ling Yao's pupils suddenly shrank as she and the other three female disciples stared at the stone table, which had a palm print that was three inches deep!

Every martial artist present could break the stone table, but leaving a palm print three inches deep without breaking it was not something that anyone could do. It required extremely profound inner power and precise control.

"Lin Fei, did you break through to the acquired realm?" Ling Yao asked in surprise.

"Yes, I just broke through to the acquired realm two months ago," Lin Fei nodded and replied.

Ling Yao was surprised. She knew Lin Fei's background better than anyone else. In just a few months, Lin Fei had risen from the fourth level of Body Refining to the acquired realm. This speed of cultivation was unbelievable.

"Senior Sister Ling, can you tell me what's troubling you? Can you be specific?" Lin Fei asked. He wanted to help Ling Yao, so he needed to know the whole story.

Ling Yao nodded and said, "Of course. Actually, many people know the general idea of what happened.

I am the daughter of the South King of the Great Chang Dynasty. However, my mother was just a maid in the palace.

The South King had a one-night stand with my mother after drinking, which resulted in me.

I grew up in the palace, but my mother didn't have much status, even though she gave birth to me.

Later, my mother sent me to the Nine Profound Sect to learn martial arts through some connections.

Great Chang Dynasty is a country that values martial arts. Therefore, members of the royal family are also respected for their martial skills.

No matter whether one is the son or daughter of the South King, it still has to compete with others for the position of the crown prince or princess.

Even though I don't have a good background, I can still participate in the competition.

Every son and daughter of the South King can participate in the competition once. If successful, they will become the crown prince or princess and inherit the throne after the South King's death!

As for the age limit to participate in the competition, it must be before the age of eighteen at the latest.

I will be turning eighteen soon. So, I cannot delay any further and can only go for the position of the princess.

During the competition, it is allowed to invite some martial artists to help, but they must be martial artists that you have befriended.

So, I plan to invite some friends from the Nine Profound Sect to help me win the position of princess.

Once successful, not only will each person receive 500,000 contribution points that can be redeemed, but the princess can also participate in some sparring and competition among members of the royal family of the Great Chang Dynasty.

You will all receive various rewards beyond what an ordinary martial artist could imagine. So, if you choose to help me this time, there may be danger and even death. But equally, the rewards will be unimaginable!"

Ling Yao was very detailed in her explanation. There was no concealment.

After all, she needed everyone to work together and help her with all their might.

If there was any concealment, the loss would only be hers in the end.

Lin Fei also understood. This was a combination of danger and opportunity.

Lin Fei raised his head and calmly said, "Senior Sister Ling, I owe you a favor. This time, I'll go with you."

Lin Fei made his final decision.

As for danger? How could a martial artist not experience danger?

Besides, Lin Fei had confidence in himself.

With his current strength, even if he couldn't win, he should be able to save his life.

After all, he had been nurturing the saber for more than two months.

Once he displayed the Saber-drawing Technique, he didn't even know how terrifying its power would be.

"Okay, Junior Brother Lin, we are ready to depart. Do you need to prepare anything?"

Ling Yao didn't want to wait any longer.

"I don't have much to pack, just a few changes of clothes and I can leave at any time."

"Okay, we shouldn't delay. Let's meet in my courtyard tomorrow morning and set off!"

"Alright, I'll come tomorrow morning."

Lin Fei left Ling Yao's courtyard.

The three female disciples looked at Lin Fei's back.

They also glanced at the palm prints on the stone table.

One of the female disciples couldn't help but ask, "Senior Sister Ling, Junior Brother Lin only became an inner disciple a few months ago. Even if he has broken through to the acquired realm, his inner power shouldn't be so strong."

"Yes, without at least acquired fourth level, it's unlikely to produce this palm print," another disciple added.

"Acquired fourth level? Can any of you the acquired sixth level even do it?" Ling Yao's voice was deep and solemn as she spoke slowly, her gaze deep and profound.

Everyone shook their heads. They all had strong inner power, but they couldn't reach Lin Fei's level.

"There's one type of martial artist you've forgotten," Ling Yao said. "The three-in-one inner power! Only with it can one's inner power become so strong in just a few months."

"What, the three-in-one inner power?"

"That's the real innate seed!"

"Even Senior Brother Chu's potential is inferior to the top genius of the three-in-one inner power!"

"If it's really the three-in-one inner power, Senior Sister Ling, you must make sure to keep Senior Brother Lin. He could be the future innate strong."

"Yes, Brother Lin is loyal and trustworthy. He's willing to help you in such a dangerous mission. And he's highly likely to become the future innate strong. It's not easy to find someone like him."

...

Ling Yao watched as Lin Fei's figure gradually disappeared, and her gaze became more complicated.

Early the next morning, Lin Fei arrived at Ling Yao's yard.

The other three female disciples also arrived early.

"Senior Sisters and Senior Brother, let's go!"

Ling Yao didn't say anything unnecessary. Those who could help her were those who had already made up their minds. They didn't need any polite words.

The group of five quickly mounted their horses and arrived outside the mountain gate.

"Senior Sister Ling, is that Senior Brother Chu standing on the mountain behind us?" One of the female disciples suddenly called out to Ling Yao.

Ling Yao looked back and saw a tall man standing on the mountaintop, his gaze fixed on them.

"Senior Brother Chu..."

Ling Yao naturally recognized him, but what did it mean for him to watch her from the mountaintop at this time?

He never came out to help her.

Lin Yao glanced at Senior Brother Chu, who was on the hill, and then at Lin Fei, who had a calm expression on his face. It was obvious who was superior.

"Let's go!" Ling Yao gritted her teeth.

She mounted her horse and quickly left Nine Profound Sect, leaving a trail of dust.