Chapter 383 Guiyuan Sect’s Acting Leader, Lu Yanfei

The middle-aged man's hand, gripping the immortal sword, loosened slightly, a hint of dread flashing in his eyes.

He had witnessed the Purple-Eyed Python's submission, and the blood-robed, white-haired man before him was clearly not someone a Pure Nirvana realm cultivator could contend with.

Suppressing the shock in his heart, his tone softened: "Since Daoist Lin has come to improve his cultivation, it is not entirely out of the question to discuss."

"However, our Guiyuan Sect has rules: esteemed guests must have their visit decided by the Sect Master. Please wait here for a moment while I immediately inform Sect Master Lü Yanfei."

With that, the middle-aged man shot a glance at the two disciples behind him, signaling them to be on guard, then he tapped his toes and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the main peak deep within the Guiyuan Sect.

Lin Che stood his ground, his gaze sweeping over the awestruck disciples below and the still-bowed Purple-Eyed Python. His fingertips casually traced the fabric of his sleeve, and he said indifferently:

"No matter. This Lord has plenty of time. Just remind your Sect Master not to make me wait too long."

As his words fell, a faint pressure of the Celestial Realm subtly emanated from him. Though faint, this pressure caused the spiritual energy of heaven and earth throughout the entire Guiyuan Sect to become somewhat sluggish.

The Purple-Eyed Python's body trembled, burying its head even lower, its breathing becoming much lighter… Inside a quiet room in the Guiyuan Sect.

At this moment, Lü Yanfei, dressed in a red gown with her hair unbound, sat there calmly. Her complexion was slightly pale, and an lingering sorrow remained in her brows.

This gave her an air of both beauty and vulnerability.

However, even her three senior fellow disciples were not qualified to appreciate her delicate demeanor, because their cultivation was one stage lower than Lü Yanfei's.

Lü Yanfei, at the Kui Nie Stage, was considered the most beautiful woman in the Guiyuan Sect, and her reputation was well-known in the five-stage star region; many harbored intentions towards her.

Many were deterred only by her master's Pure Nirvana complete stage cultivation, which had prevented any direct conflicts over the years.

But now, with her master's demise, the entire Guiyuan Sect was in its weakest period.

Currently, Lü Yanfei held a jade slip in her hand. The slip was entirely purple and was clutched tightly, causing her delicate hand to turn faintly white.

Her eyes showed humiliation, but she could only endure it. She even had a mind to crush the jade slip, but thinking of the consequences only intensified that humiliation.

Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to rally and softly said to the three female disciples standing respectfully before her, looking worried: "Let them in."

Lü Yanfei had only ever accepted three disciples, all of whom were female. Her second disciple, Xu Yun, had the highest cultivation, with half a foot already in the Yin Void realm.

Although Xu Yun's appearance was not as beautiful as her master's, she was very refined and had a gentle disposition.

Before long, four pale-faced youths walked in from outside. Their bodies trembled, and once inside the room, they didn't dare to breathe loudly, lowering their heads and looking somewhat at a loss.

Looking at the pale youths, a trace of imperceptible helplessness flashed in Lü Yanfei's eyes, and she softly said: "Eldest and third, each of you take two of them as disciples. These four youths have very ordinary aptitudes."

"Whether they can become spirit companions will depend on their fortune one month from now. If they don't receive the recognition of the Purple-Eyed Python that Master left behind, then send them home."

The two female disciples respectfully assented and led the four youths away, each departing separately.

Silence returned to the room. Lü Yanfei placed the purple jade slip on the table, her thumb caressing the patterns on its edge. The feeling of humiliation still surged in her heart.

This jade slip had been sent by the Purple Dao Sect yesterday, stating that if the Guiyuan Sect was willing to send her to the young master of the Purple Dao Sect, they would provide protection to help the Guiyuan Sect through this period of weakness; otherwise…

Lü Yanfei closed her eyes, her mind replaying her master's final instructions. Her master's voice seemed to echo in her ears.

"Yanfei, protecting the Guiyuan Sect is more important than anything."

But to protect the sect, must she sacrifice her entire life?

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by the voice of the middle-aged man from earlier, tinged with urgency.

"Sect Master! A blood-robed, white-haired cultivator, calling himself Lin Che, has arrived outside the sect! His strength is unfathomable; even the fifth-stage Purple-Eyed Python guarding the sect bowed to him!"

Lü Yanfei suddenly opened her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

The fifth-stage Purple-Eyed Python had already acknowledged the Guiyuan Sect as its master. Aside from her master and herself, it had never shown submission to anyone else.

She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, stood up, and straightened her red gown. Her voice returned to its usual calm: "I understand. Follow me to see."

With that, Lü Yanfei stepped out of the room, the aura of her Kui Nie Stage cultivation quietly spreading. Although it wasn't as awe-inspiring as the Celestial Realm, it was enough to reassure the accompanying disciples.

Lü Yanfei knew very well that the Guiyuan Sect could not withstand any turmoil at this moment. Whether this sudden visit from Lin Che was a blessing or a curse remained unknown… Outside the Guiyuan Sect, Lü Yanfei looked at Lin Che, who was only at the Nether Nirvana Middle Stage, her face devoid of any emotion.

She had thought a powerful expert had arrived, but now it seemed he was merely an ordinary Pure Nirvana cultivator.

Lü Yanfei pursed her youthful lips, looked at Lin Che, and nodded: "Daoist, I am Lü Yanfei, the acting Sect Master of the Guiyuan Sect. May I ask why Daoist has graced our Guiyuan Sect with your presence?"

Lin Che stood with one hand behind his back and replied: "I have come to the Guiyuan Sect to improve my cultivation. Daoist, you wouldn't drive me away, would you?"

Lü Yanfei smiled and said: "Daoist's cultivation is at the Nether Nirvana Middle Stage, much higher than mine. Naturally, I would not drive you away."

"However… I would like to know where Daoist comes from?"

Currently, the Guiyuan Sect and the Purple Dao Sect were at war. If the other party came from the Purple Dao Sect, it would naturally be impossible to allow him to join the Guiyuan Sect.

Lin Che said: "I come from the Cultivation Alliance Star Region, not a cultivator from the Cloud Sea Star Region."

"Cultivation Alliance?"

Hearing this, Lü Yanfei was momentarily stunned, but she quickly recovered and replied with a smile: "Since Daoist is not a cultivator from our Cloud Sea Star Region, I naturally welcome your joining."

Lü Yanfei looked at the cultivator beside her and said calmly: "Find a geomantically auspicious place for the senior to cultivate, and satisfy all his needs."

The cultivator beside her nodded repeatedly, cupped his hands, and bowed: "Senior, please follow me."

Lin Che and Lü Yanfei exchanged glances, then both vanished from the spot, leaving the other stunned in place.

Lü Yanfei murmured to herself: "Although this person's cultivation is only at the Nether Nirvana Middle Stage, why does he give me such a strange feeling? Could it be… is this the person Master spoke of before her demise?"

"No… Master said that person was already in the Celestial Human Realm, not a Nether Nirvana Middle Stage cultivator. He must be somewhere else."