Chapter 135-136 (Patreon)

135. Hidden Sword Sect

The youth turned his head and he saw a slender young man, who looked cold and refined, similar to the young masters he had seen in the city.

The youth didn't speak. But someone nearby did.

"Heh, want to carry someone to the peak? People have tried it in the past. But you have to be at least an acquired martial artist to do that. Body Refining martial artists face danger just by climbing themselves, let alone carrying someone."

Hidden Sword Sect welcomes all, regardless of background. Even acquired martial artists could join the sect. However, acquired martial artists must disperse all their inner power before joining Hidden Sword Sect. How many acquired martial artists have the courage?"

Many people shook their heads. The one thousand and eight stone steps of Hidden Sword Sect had stumped countless people. Carrying another person meant bearing their weight as well. It was such a steep and treacherous cliff. One misstep could send them both plummeting.

Lin Fei didn't speak. His eyes were on the youth. What others said didn't matter, he was waiting for the youth's decision.

The next moment, without hesitation, the youth knelt down with a "thud" and kowtowed to Lin Fei, "Please, take me up the mountain. I'll be forever grateful for your kindness!"

"Indeed, a clever one. Very well, let's go."

Lin Fei nodded. He was just intrigued and he thought the youth was promising. So he wanted to carry the youth up the mountain. That was all.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei grabbed the youth with his right hand. And not only that, with his left hand, he picked up the youth's little sister, the seven or eight-year-old girl. He then took a step onto the stone steps.

Seeing this scene, many people at the foot of the mountain widened their eyes. Their gazes filled with disbelief. It wasn't enough for Lin Fei to carry one person. He was actually going to carry two?

The youth didn't expect Lin Fei to be willing to carry his sister as well. He was about to say something. But the next moment, he couldn't speak. Because Lin Fei's stride spanned more than a dozen meters. Holding two people in his hands, he walked as if strolling leisurely.

He headed towards the peak. It was called "walking." But in reality, Lin Fei's speed was beyond belief. The howling wind made it impossible for the youth to open his eyes or speak. So, he could only tightly close his mouth and eyes.

Seeing this scene, people at the foot of the mountain were dumbfounded. Never had anyone seen someone like Lin Fei, carrying two people and still walking briskly. Moreover, each step covered more than a dozen meters. They knew they had encountered a "master." Only those top martial artists possessed such abilities.

It didn't take long for Lin Fei to "walk" from the foot of the mountain to the peak. He saw the Hidden Sword Sect at the top of the mountain. In front of the gate of the Hidden Sword Sect, two disciples saw Lin Fei carrying two people up.

One was a youth and the other was a seven or eight-year-old girl. Carrying two people and strolling up the treacherous Hidden Sword Sect stone steps, it was obviously not an ordinary person. Therefore, the two disciples immediately greeted them.

Lin Fei took the initiative to ask: "I brought these two people to the peak. According to the rules of your Hidden Sword Sect, can they join the sect?"

The two Hidden Sword Sect disciples glanced at the somewhat dazed youth and little girl and then they nodded: "No problem. According to Hidden Sword Sect rules, no matter how one reaches the peak. As long as they are here and want to join Hidden Sword Sect, there is no problem. Are you two willing to join Hidden Sword Sect?"

The youth was the first to come to his senses. Immediately pulling his sister, they said in unison: "We are willing, we want to join Hidden Sword Sect!"

The youth was incredibly overjoyed. Who could have thought that he barely climbed the steps and was carried all the way from the foot of the mountain to the peak? Even his sister was brought to the peak as well.

The two of them joined Hidden Sword Sect together. This sudden happiness made the youth feel as if he were in a dream. However, the youth knew their benefactor was Lin Fei.

At this moment, the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples spoke solemnly: "Our Hidden Sword Sect welcomes all, without regard for one's background or age. As long as they reach the peak and are willing to join Hidden Sword Sect, they can.

However, if one is an acquired martial artist, one must first disperse their inner power. Considering you were able to carry two people to the peak, your inner power must be extremely profound. We wonder, are you willing to disperse your inner power and join the Hidden Sword Sect?"

What the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples said had precedents to follow.

In the history of the Hidden Sword Sect, there had even been martial artists at the twelfth level of the acquired realm who were unable to break through to the innate. They then came to the peak of the Hidden Sword Sect, voluntarily dispersed their inner power, and joined the sect.

Therefore, among the Hidden Sword Sect disciples, those who had once possessed profound inner power were not few. After all, for a loose martial artist to become innate was as difficult as reaching the sky.

If one dispersed their inner power and joined the Hidden Sword Sect, there might still be a glimmer of hope to advance to the innate realm. Of course, such people were ultimately in the minority. Those who could reach the twelfth level of the acquired realm were all geniuses.

Many would rather risk everything to attempt a breakthrough to the innate realm rather than be willing to disperse their inner power and start all over again.

At this moment, the youth looked at Lin Fei. If Lin Fei could also join the Hidden Sword Sect, wouldn't he become a fellow disciple with his benefactor?

"Benefactor, you're still so young. Even if you disperse your inner power, you will surely stand out and become the most outstanding disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect. I've heard that there are peerless swordsmen in the Hidden Sword Sect, with divine swordsmanship like immortal beings. If the benefactor also joins the Hidden Sword Sect, you will surely become a peerless swordsman!"

In the eyes of the youth, becoming a peerless swordsman of the Hidden Sword Sect would be the dream of his life. Lin Fei was so young, yet so powerful. Even if he dispersed his inner power, he would certainly not be inferior to others.

This was also what the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples were looking forward to. They also had high hopes for disciples like Lin Fei who had strong original strength but were willing to disperse their inner power and join the Hidden Sword Sect.

Once such disciples joined the Hidden Sword Sect, most of them would become outstanding among the disciples of the sect. Even some could truly advance to the innate realm and become martial arts masters!

Lin Fei looked at the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples. Then he looked at the youth. He shook his head slightly and said calmly: "I am a saber practitioner, I don't practice the sword. I won't join the Hidden Sword Sect."

"Eh?"

The expressions of the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples changed.

"You've come to the peak. You don't practice the sword, nor do you want to be a disciple. So, what is the purpose of your visit to our Hidden Sword Sect?"

Lin Fei glanced at the gate of the Hidden Sword Sect. Then he gave a faint smile.

"I don't want to be a disciple, I've come to pay my respects to the mountain!"

The next moment, the saber intent within Lin Fei's body was stimulated.

"Boom."

A terrifying saber intent soared into the sky. The vast saber intent aura instantly enveloped the airspace of the Hidden Sword Sect.

"Nine Profound Sect Lin Fei, especially here to pay respects to the Hidden Sword Sect!"

Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back. His voice was very calm, but it was like a thunderbolt, penetrating deep into the Hidden Sword Sect. It even emitted bursts of rumbling sounds.

136. He is the Immortal Slayer Saber

Lin Fei released his saber intent. It was sharp and revealing as if the entire sky above the Hidden Sword Sect was suspended with a huge saber. This was clearly a provocation to the entire Hidden Sword Sect.

After all, the Hidden Sword Sect used swords. All of their disciples wielded only swords. They lived with swords, accompanied by swords, practicing the sword, fighting with swords, and understanding the sword.

The sword was the lifelong belief of the Hidden Sword Sect disciples. As long as the sword exists, they exist; when the sword perishes, they perish. Hidden Sword Sect disciples would never allow anyone else to surpass their sect, especially a saber practitioner!

At this moment, the two acquired realm disciples guarding the entrance of the Hidden Sword Sect were drenched in sweat. Being suppressed by Lin Fei's saber intent at close range was not a pleasant experience.

Their eyes were filled with shock. Not only were they shocked by Lin Fei's saber intent, but they were also shocked by Lin Fei's identity. Nine Profound Sect Grand Elder meant an innate martial artist. And Lin Fei had another identity. Immortal Slayer Saber!

"He is the Immortal Slayer Saber!"

The two disciples' faces were full of horror. It seemed that the three words "Immortal Slayer Saber" were extremely shocking to them.

"Boom."

As Lin Fei released his saber intent, a sword intent suddenly burst out from within the Hidden Sword Sect. This sword intent soared into the sky. Moreover, Lin Fei had a familiar feeling. Hidden Sword Sect, Lu Zongyi!

"Hahaha, it's been two months, Brother Lin has finally come to our Hidden Sword Sect. Our Hidden Sword Sect, of course, welcomes Brother Lin. However, isn't this a bit too grand, Brother Lin?"

Accompanied by this soaring sword intent, a shadow flickered from within the Hidden Sword Sect. Every flicker covered a distance of several dozen meters. In the blink of an eye, it rushed out of the mountain gate of the Hidden Sword Sect and came to a stop in front of Lin Fei. It was none other than Lu Zongyi, whom Lin Fei had met at the Martial Alliance Exchange!

"Disciple pays respect to Grand Elder!"

The two Hidden Sword Sect disciples, upon seeing Lu Zongyi, were shaken. They immediately stepped forward and respectfully saluted. Lu Zongyi was a Grand Elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. Now that he had personally come to greet Lin Fei, It showed just how important Lin Fei, the "Immortal Slayer Saber," was!

"Alright, you may leave. I will personally escort Brother Lin inside."

Lu Zongyi waved his hand slightly, and the two disciples stepped aside. Lin Fei also withdrew his saber intent. He followed Lu Zongyi into the Hidden Sword Sect.

Watching Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi's disappearing figures, the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples looked at each other. There was a hint of astonishment in their eyes.

"I didn't expect him to be the 'Immortal Slayer Saber,' and so young."

"Also, that saber intent just now was terrifying. It felt even stronger than Elder Lu's sword intent."

"I wonder what the 'Immortal Slayer Saber' has come to the Hidden Sword Sect for this time?"

For a moment, the two disciples whispered in discussion. It seemed that they had forgotten the young boy and the little girl.

The boy was still somewhat bewildered. When Lin Fei showed his saber intent just now, as an ordinary person, He didn't feel much. He just thought that Lin Fei had suddenly become terrifying. Then, another person from the Hidden Sword Sect took Lin Fei in.

The boy couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brothers, it seems that my benefactor has no intention of joining the Hidden Sword Sect. Why did he enter the Hidden Sword Sect?"

The two disciples noticed the boy and smiled, "Your benefactor is the well-known 'Immortal Slayer Saber' Lin Fei, who is currently widely known throughout the world. He is a respected innate martial artist and a martial arts master. Even our Hidden Sword Sect's Grand Elder Lu is somewhat inferior to him.

Actually, you're lucky to have met the 'Immortal Slayer Saber.' Why would you need to join our Hidden Sword Sect? If you were to become a disciple of Master Lin Fei, you would be soaring to the heavens in one step!"

The two disciples said with a smile. They were also a bit envious of the boy in front of them. He was so fortunate to be favored by the "Immortal Slayer Saber" and even brought the boy directly to the mountaintop.

However, the boy ultimately missed this opportunity. He didn't become Lin Fei's disciple. Instead, he joined the Hidden Sword Sect as an ordinary disciple.

"I don't regret it! Even if my benefactor is a great master, even comparable to the peerless swordsmen, I believe that joining the Hidden Sword Sect will also enable me to become a peerless master like my benefactor!"

The boy's expression was solemn, and his demeanor was serious. His words just now were obviously from the heart. This surprised the two disciples.

"Oh? With a firm will, you're indeed a good seedling. Maybe one day, you'll achieve something. And, you're right. Although 'Immortal Slayer Saber' Elder Lin is powerful, our Hidden Sword Sect is not bad.

Centuries ago, our Hidden Sword Sect had a Sword Saint whose fame shook the world! Even the 'Immortal Slayer Saber' is far from being as powerful as that Sword Saint of our Hidden Sword Sect. If you join the Hidden Sword Sect and diligently practice the sword, you will have an extraordinary achievement in the future. By the way, what's your name?"

"My name is Jing Hong."

"Jing Hong, follow me. First, enter the Hidden Sword Sect to worship our ancestors, and then you can begin as a novice."

Jing Hong nodded. But after walking two steps, he stopped It seemed like he remembered something. Then he knelt down in the direction where Lin Fei had left earlier and performed a deep bow.

"Benefactor, I will always remember your kindness today and never forget it in my lifetime!"

After that, with his sister, he followed one of the disciples into the Hidden Sword Sect.

Lin Fei followed Lu Zongyi. They came to Lu Zongyi's cave dwelling. The two sat down, and a maid served them fragrant tea.

Lu Zongyi smiled and said, "Brother Lin, it's been two months since we last met. Every time I recall the events of the last martial arts exchange, I am grateful to Brother Lin. Since Brother Lin has come to my Hidden Sword Sect this time, I'm afraid there must be something. Brother Lin, please speak, I will definitely help with all my might!"

Lu Zongyi didn't say any polite words. He directly stated his attitude.

Lin Fei nodded and said, "With Brother Lu's words, I can rest assured. I have only one purpose for visiting the Hidden Sword Sect, to sharpen my saber intent! My saber intent is about to transcend.

I heard that besides Brother Lu, the Hidden Sword Sect has the world's number one sword in this generation, which has also comprehended sword intent, and it is very powerful. I would like to ask for the opportunity to exchange martial dao true intent with the world's number one sword. I hope it can help me break through my bottleneck and achieve saber intent transcendence!"

Lin Fei also directly stated his purpose.

"What? Brother Lin's saber intent is about to transcend?"

Lu Zongyi widened his eyes. His eyes were full of disbelief. That's saber intent transcendence!

Lu Zongyi had mastered sword intent a few years ago.

And now?

His sword intent had almost stagnated to achieve sword intent transcendence, Lu Zongyi even felt it was hopeless in his lifetime.

Last time at the martial arts exchange, Lu Zongyi confronted Lin Fei's saber intent with his sword intent. He didn't expect Lin Fei's saber intent to transcend so soon. This progress was so fast. It was hard for Lu Zongyi to believe.

"Brother Lin, sabers and swords are ruthless, let alone exchanging martial dao true intent? Moreover, the world's number one sword in this generation of my Hidden Sword Sect has been in seclusion. As for when he will come out, I don't know."

Lin Fei frowned slightly, "So there's no way to exchange?"

Although Lu Zongyi had sword intent, Lin Fei's saber intent was far stronger than his even if they exchanged, Lin Fei's saber intent wouldn't improve at all.

"There is no way to exchange. However, if Brother Lin wants to sharpen your saber intent and wants it to transcend, I have a way. It's just that this method may have some risks. It depends on whether Brother Lin is willing to take the risk."

Lu Zongyi looked solemn and stared at Lin Fei with a serious gaze.