Chapter 153 - Relics of the Wind God Sect

Having lost two thirds of its spirit qi, the spirit vein was akin to a severely injured warrior, needing solitude for recovery.

Upon seeing the Elder Pavilion’s elders frantically starting to inspect what exactly happened to the spirit vein, Lin Bai exited the cultivation room with an innocent look on his face.

“This wasn’t my fault, who knew the spirit vein couldn’t handle absorption?”

Lin Bai bitterly chuckled to himself.

If the Elder Pavilion’s elders found out that Lin Bai drained one third of the spirit vein’s spirit qi, even the Second Elder might not be able to protect him.

“Brother Lin Bai, come and visit our Sword Alliance.”

At that moment, Wang Hao ran over and cheerfully called to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai thought it over.

He had been a member of the Sword Alliance for a while but hadn’t actually visited their headquarters yet, so he laughed, “Sounds good, the cultivation room is temporarily closed anyway, and I don’t have anything else to do today.”

“Let’s go then, this way.” Wang Hao led Lin Bai straight to the Sword Alliance headquarters.

The headquarters of the Sword Alliance, located on the southern edge of the Spirit Sword Sect, consisted of hundreds of houses, a rather enormous space.

“Although our Sword Alliance is weaker than the Divine Alliance, we have many masters in the Inner Gate.

Many warriors are trusted disciples of the Elder Pavilion and are extremely loyal to the Alliance,” Wang Hao explained to Lin Bai as they walked through the Sword Alliance headquarters.

“Most of the warriors in the Sword Alliance are family disciples or direct disciples of the Elder Pavilion’s elders.”

Everything became clear for Lin Bai.

Even though the Divine Alliance had openly declared war on the Sword Alliance, the warriors of the Sword Alliance were not afraid and stayed, not fleeing.

Most, if not all, warriors affiliated with the Sword Alliance were loyal disciples of the Elder Pavilion’s elders or their direct lineages.

“Lin Bai, you’ve returned.

Aren’t you supposed to be completing your Inner Gate assessment task?

How did it go?”

“If you need our help, do let us know.”

At that moment, a man in a purple robe emerged from one of the side houses and enthusiastically greeted Lin Bai.

“Jian Xing, long time no see.

Your cultivation has improved significantly, congratulations.”

Lin Bai shared a smile with the young man who emerged from the house.

This man was Li Jian Xing.

He entered the Spirit Sword Sect with Lin Bai from Lingxi City.

His sister was the Second Elder’s direct disciple and the current Alliance Leader of the Sword Alliance, Li Qingxuan.

Under her guidance, Li Jian Xing became the disciple of one of the elders of the Spirit Sword Sect, an elder who was also one of the ten top elders of the Spirit Sword Sect.

Under this high-ranking elder’s mentorship, Li Jian Xing’s cultivation skills rose rapidly.

Within just a few short months, he had already reached the First Level of Earth Martial Realm.

“My cultivation level has only improved because my master painstakingly nurtured me and provided me with many spiritual medicines.

I was only able to break through to the Earth Martial Realm in this way.

Compared to you, I still fall considerably short,” Li Jian Xing confessed with reverence after recognizing Lin Bai’s cultivation level.

“You’ve actually already reached the Fourth Level of the Earth Martial Realm!” Li Jian Xing inwardly cursed, treating Lin Bai as an anomaly.

Despite having a comparatively unexceptional martial soul, Lin Bai’s cultivation advancement was as quick as a rocket!

“Lin Bai, now that you’re back, why don’t you join us on our trip to ‘Withered Mountain Ridge’?

The Sword Alliance is planning to organize a team for an expedition there.

Let’s all go together.”

Li Jian Xing proposed.

“Right, let’s all go to Withered Mountain Ridge.

Some ruins have been found there.

They’re reportedly the ancient gate of a huge sect from ten thousand years ago, the Wind God Sect, which hasn’t been discovered by anyone yet.”

“If we go early, we might be able to grab some treasures.” Wang Hao seconded the proposal.

“The ruins have been discovered?

Where exactly are they located?” Lin Bai asked curiously.

Li Jian Xing replied, “They were only discovered a few days ago in Withered Mountain Ridge, south of the Spirit Sword Sect.

It’s a small range with only a few True Martial demon beasts, and most accomplished warriors don’t deign to practice there.”

“But who would have thought that such an inconspicuous spot would turn out to be the ancient gate location of the Wind God Sect from ten thousand years ago?”

“Once this news spread, the entire Shenwu Kingdom was shaken.

Now, the Four Major Sects, Martial Art families within Shenwu Kingdom, and numerous individual cultivators are all heading for Withered Mountain Ridge.”

“The Wind God Sect?” Lin Bai thought for a while but failed to recall any memories about this sect.

Li Jian Xing continued, “The Wind God Sect has long disappeared from the memories of warriors, but ten thousand years ago it was a renowned major sect.

It’s rumored that during the peak of the Wind God Sect, there were masters who surpassed the Divine Elixir Realm, their fame encompassing the Lingdong 700 States.”

“If there were those who surpassed the Divine Elixir Realm within the Wind God Sect, wouldn’t there be plenty of resources within the sect?

I wonder if they have thousands of years spirit medicine,” Lin Bai mused curiously.

“Thousands of years spirit medicine, I do not know if there is any,” Li Jian Xing shook his head.

Lin Bai thought to himself: The Wind God Sect must have been extremely powerful in order to produce warriors who surpassed the Divine Elixir Realm.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to train such formidable warriors.

Masters who surpassed the Divine Elixir Realm now only existed in the Miracle Ridge.

If the Wind God Sect really succeeded in nurturing those surpassing the Divine Elixir Realm, the sect must have possessed many valuable spiritual medicines.

Phew!

Lin Bai took a deep breath and after considering his options, said, “It seems that it’s worth exploring the ruins of the Wind God Sect.

If I can find thousands of years spirit medicine, that would be the best-case scenario, but if I couldn’t, maybe I would find some other spiritual objects to substitute.

Those would also be helpful in cultivating the Great Five Elements Skill.”

“I think I’ll try my luck.”

Lin Bai made up his mind.

“Lin Bai, are you going?” Li Jian Xing asked curiously.

“Of course, why not?

Such a treasured spot, it would be a disservice to myself if I didn’t go.” Lin Bai casually laughed.

Li Jian Xing laughed, “The Sword Alliance will set off early tomorrow morning.

Come to the alliance headquarters by then, and we can go together.

As we’re already familiar with each other, we can look out for each other.”

“Alright, no problem.

I’ll come to the Sword Alliance and find you early tomorrow morning,” Lin Bai agreed, giving a salute.

Afterward, Lin Bai strolled around the Sword Alliance headquarters a bit more with Li Jian Xing and Wang Hao before departing.

“I’ve been back for a while now and haven’t visited my master yet.

I should go see him.”

“If I think about it, there are only five months left for the core martial artist selection.

There’s not much time.”

After leaving the Sword Alliance, Lin Bai headed straight to White Cloud Peak, contemplating about the matter relating to the core martial artists as he walked.

There were currently only nine core martial artists in the Spirit Sword Sect, each one of them a master of the Heaven Martial Realm, acting as the pillars of the sect.

Of course, the current core martial artists of the Spirit Sword Sect were all close confidants of Su Cang.

These nine would form the new group of Spirit Sword Sect elders once Su Cang became the Sect Leader.