Chapter 47: Exchange (1)

Wang Lin gave a wry smile and said, "The Nascent Soul Transformation stage… is truly too ethereal for a Junior like me."

"Bullshit! With me, a peerless expert from a Level Six Cultivation Country, helping you, what is a mere Nascent Soul Transformation stage worth? Although I can't leave, I've used the essence of my Nascent Soul to help you solidify your foundation every time you meditated over the past few decades. Otherwise, with your Aptitude, you wouldn't have reached your current level even in 30 years.

Furthermore, because you absorbed my Nascent Soul Essence, unless you run into an expert of a similar Rank to me, no one will be able to see through your cultivation level.

Besides, you have the Heaven Defying Bead in your hands, what are you afraid of? Damn it, back then I exhausted all my strength trying to snatch this mysterious treasure that suddenly appeared in the Cultivation Alliance. In the end, my Physical Body was destroyed, and I almost suffered Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering. I finally managed to hide inside this Heaven Defying Bead, intending to find a Physical Body for Possession, but this cursed Heaven Defying Bead, if a person without a Physical Body enters it, they can't get out.

I won't lie to you, Junior. When I saw you come in, I originally wanted to seize your Physical Body, but I ultimately discovered that it was impossible. This Heaven Defying Bead is like a cage, preventing me from leaving.

I have researched it for many years and gained some insight. This bead must recognize a master before it can display some of its effects, and only then can I leave.

When I obtained this bead back then, I was chased before I had time to research it. This bead requires the gathering of the five elements—Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—to recognize a master. However, even then, you need to reach the Nascent Soul Transformation stage at the very least to get me out. Alas, kid, just take pity on me and Cultivate quickly! When the time comes, help me find a decent Physical Body for Possession. I, Situ Nan, will remember your great kindness forever. With me protecting you from now on, I guarantee you'll live a life of Immense Wealth and luxury."

By the end of his speech, Situ Nan's tone was no longer as aggressive as before, filled instead with mournful sighs.

Wang Lin remained silent for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, Situ Nan's voice suddenly rang out again.

"Kid, someone is coming. I'll send you out first!"

Suddenly, a tearing sensation emerged, Wang Lin's body shook, and he opened his eyes in reality.

His Divine Sense swept out, and he immediately spotted two Inner Sect Disciples, one male and one female, stealthily approaching. When they were about Ten Zhang away from Wang Lin, the two stopped, cooing and whispering sweet nothings. Before long, both stripped completely naked, and sounds of moaning echoed around.

Wang Lin was familiar with both of them; they had participated in the Intensive Training together. He watched curiously for a while, especially staring at the female Disciple for a long time before reluctantly leaving.

After returning to his dwelling, Wang Lin pondered the words Situ Nan had spoken in the Dream Space. Wang Lin didn't fully believe what the other party said, but the discussion concerning the Rank of Cultivation Countries truly broadened his horizons. He figured the other party wouldn't lie about those matters.

Three days later, the exchange between the Hengyue School and the Xuandao Sect officially began!

This was a long-standing tradition between the two sects, so there were no overly complicated extravagances. The location for the exchange was set on the Sub-Peak of Hengyue Peak—Azure Pine Peak.

An arched stone bridge spanned between the two peaks. Wang Lin had previously viewed Azure Pine Peak from afar several times, but each time his eyes were obscured by swirling clouds and mist, making it impossible to see the details.

Azure Pine Peak is one of the important locations of the Hengyue School. The abundance of Spiritual Qi here is no weaker than the Back Mountain, and it is the place where the two Core Formation Grandmasters constantly enter seclusion.

At the peak of Azure Pine Peak, there was a set of stone steps specially prepared for the exchange. Eight massive White Jade Stones stood around it, densely carved with the glorious history of the Hengyue School from 500 years ago.

Upon arriving here, a majestic aura slowly emanated from the eight White Jades. The moment this aura appeared, it immediately transformed into overwhelming Killing Intent, the chill piercing the bone and seizing the soul.

"Fellow Daoist Huang Long, every time I see these eight pieces of White Jade from your esteemed sect, I feel differently. They truly live up to their reputation as a great treasure of the Cultivation World in the State of Zhao!" Elder Ouyang sighed with emotion. Simultaneously, he flicked his large sleeve, solemnly dissolving the White Jade Killing Intent that rushed toward him.

Behind him, all the Xuandao Sect Disciples showed expressions of shock. In that instant just now, the majestic Qi emanating from the White Jade made them feel as if they were suddenly standing on a battlefield, almost unable to bear it. This feeling only slowly dissipated after Elder Ouyang neutralized the aura.

"Fellow Daoist Ouyang, this treasure was personally crafted by the Grandmaster of my Hengyue School. Anyone within a hundred zhang of the White Jade who is not a Hengyue School Disciple will be affected by the Killing Intent covering it. Fellow Daoist Ouyang should know this, so please forgive any offense!" Immortal Master Huang Long's expression was calm. He changed his Hand Seals, silently reciting an Incantation. Immediately, gentle beams of light spilled out from the eight pieces of White Jade. The clouds and mist over the entire Azure Pine Peak seemed to be pushed aside by two large hands, quickly revealing the landscape. The overwhelming Killing Intent was swept away at this moment.

Following behind him were all the Inner Sect Disciples, all eager and ready for action.

"No matter. Then, let's follow the old rules. For this first match, my Xuandao Sect will send someone first. Liu Feng, you go!" Elder Ouyang turned around, exchanged a few words with the two Elders of the same generation behind him, and spoke.

Liu Feng was the man with the Single Water Spiritual Root from the Xuandao Sect. He smiled slightly, took a deep breath, tapped his foot, and shot out like lightning. Standing on the central platform, he announced loudly, "Liu Feng of the Xuandao Sect requests guidance from the Hengyue School!"

Wang Lin followed behind Sun Dazhu, carrying the golden, glittering Immense Wealth Flying Sword on his back, dressed in red Disciple robes. He looked quite imposing.

Sun Dazhu was extremely satisfied with his Disciple's attire. Ever since Wang Lin reached the Third Layer of the Qi Condensation Stage, he no longer viewed this Disciple with the same disgust as before. Although he still couldn't be called fond of him, he genuinely treated him as a Disciple to some extent.

Of course, all of this depended on whether Wang Lin's cultivation base remained stuck at the Third Layer. If he was still at the Third Layer ten or eight years from now, Sun Dazhu would likely grow disgusted again.

During these three days, Wang Lin barely left his dwelling, spending most of his time communicating with Situ Nan in the dreamscape.

Through multiple conversations, he gained some understanding of Situ Nan. Situ Nan was the foremost powerhouse of the Vermilion Bird Country, a Level Six Cultivation Country. His cultivation was unfathomable, and he was unruly, prone to killing people and seizing treasures, arrogant and domineering.

At this moment, the scene became very quiet due to Liu Feng's appearance. Sect Leader Immortal Master Huang Long glanced at Liu Feng and said in a deep voice, "Zhao Long, you go!"

This Zhao Long was usually taciturn among the Inner Sect Disciples, and he was one of the few Disciples who had Cultivated to the Sixth Layer during the Intensive Training.

For the first match, the Hengyue School immediately sent out a Disciple at the Sixth Layer of the Qi Condensation Stage. This was rare in previous exchanges.

Elder Ouyang didn't mind, smiling slightly as he said, "Liu Feng, for this first match, I permit you to use fifty percent of your cultivation base!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Hengyue School members immediately changed.