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第一百二十三章 天雷决

Not just the disciples of Lightning Sword Sect, but almost all cultivators in the vicinity had their attention focused on this place. Many even wore expressions of schadenfreude.

"Haha, it's merely a small misunderstanding. Thank Brother Xu for your kindness; I can handle it myself," Lin Xuan pondered for a moment before speaking with an unchanged expression.

The disciples of Lightning Sword Sect heaved a sigh of relief. On the other hand, there was a strange and mixed look on Ma傲's face—both relieved and reluctant.

"If that's so, then this brother won't trouble you any further. If Brother Xian needs anything from me in the future, just speak up; I mustn't be too polite."

Xu Feng glanced at Ma傲 with an intentional glance as he spoke. The latter hurriedly lowered his head, avoiding eye contact.

"Haha, Brother Xu can rest assured. In my heart, you've always been a friend to me," Lin Xuan said.

Just as these words left his mouth, the young girl beside him jumped up: "Brother, Lin Senior, look!"

Following her finger, everyone saw that on the other side of Immortal Inducing Bridge, there was a strange light surrounding it, with a faint aura of immortality. Dozens of disciples from Jade Cloud Mountain floated over. Leading them was an elderly man with white hair and beard, around seventy years old but without any signs of old age, his spirit vibrant as he bowed: "Sorry for keeping everyone waiting. I am Luo Wei, the attendant responsible for receiving guests at Jade Cloud Mountain. Please follow me."

Luo Wei's cultivation level was mid-Basement Establishment.

This also showed the strength of the three major sects; an inner door disciple in charge of miscellaneous tasks had a cultivation level that surpassed many elites from second and third-rate sects.

For Jade Cloud Mountain, Basement Establishment cultivators were not rare.

"Friend, you're too kind,"

The crowd on Immortal Inducing Bridge exchanged some polite words before following Luo Wei toward the other end of the bridge.

A beautiful garden appeared in front of them.

Various exotic flowers and plants bloomed, a feast for the eyes. But what caught everyone's attention was at the center of the garden—a large teleportation array.

Although Lin Xuan hadn't been cultivating long, he had several years under his belt. Compared to peers, he could be considered well-traveled.

According to his knowledge, ordinary teleportation arrays could only transport a few people, but one that could carry over a hundred was unheard of. Luo Wei's words seemed polite, but they carried an air of defiance and warning. Lin Xuan noticed that while the wandering cultivators had neutral expressions, those from sects and families looked uncomfortable. Even Xu Feng's gaze turned cold.

Only Lin Xuan remained calm, pretending not to understand.

With various ulterior motives, everyone arrived at the teleportation array. Luo Wei instructed other Jade Cloud Mountain disciples to embed crystals around it before casting a spell on the central point of the array.

A whistling sound filled the air as the array activated, and after a burst of colorful light, everyone disappeared from their original spot.

As they gazed upon the beautiful scenery that appeared before them, many faces showed surprise.

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What was Immortal Inducing Land like?

This place was the best description.

Pavilions, terraces, and towers surrounded by birdsong and floral fragrance. Various rare beasts roamed freely at their feet. The thick fog made it feel as if they were standing in a sea of clouds.

"Friends, we have arrived at our sect's inner door. The Immortal Inducing Conference will be held tomorrow; you can wander around and admire the scenery of Jade Cloud Mountain. Of course, there are some forbidden areas that shouldn't be trespassed upon. I've noted them down on this jade tube scroll," Luo Wei said as he took out a storage bag from his pocket and gently tapped it. Instantly, countless red lights shot out and landed in the hands of each outsider.

It was the jade tube scroll with the map of Jade Cloud Mountain.

"If you get tired, you can also rest at the inn. Of course, if you wish to go now, there are other disciples from our sect who will entertain you," Luo Wei said as he bowed: "I have matters to attend to; I'll take my leave."

"Lin Senior, let's go sightseeing together!" Xu Ying chirped.

"Yes, Lin Junior Brother, your sect only sent you. If you don't mind, we can travel together for some company,"

"Thank you, Miss and Brother Xu for your kindness," Lin Xuan politely declined: "But I like to be alone; I won't trouble your sect."

"You person…" Xu Ying's words were cut off by her brother, who glared at Lin Xuan before pouting.

This sweet-faced beauty was quite charming when she was angry too.

"Since that's the case, then Junior Brother Lin take care. We'll meet at the inn later,"

"Alright!" Lin Xuan bowed and transformed into a streak of light as he flew away.

"Brother, you're really something. This Lin Xuan acts so arrogant and self-important; why should we still bow down to him?"

"Little Sister." Xu Feng turned back with an unhappy look: "Junior Brother Lin saved your life with the Reviving Pill. How can you say such things behind his back?"

"He just doesn't like it. We invited him, but he rejected us so coldly."

"Enough; you're still acting like a child at your age. Junior Brother Lin might have something important," he petted his sister's head affectionately before his expression turned serious as he glanced at the junior disciple behind him: "Remember this, Junior Brother Lin is not only your sister's savior but also the future Supreme Master of Spirit Medicine Mountain. For us cultivators, what does medicine mean? I think everyone understands. So, how should we treat him, and I don't need to say more."

"Brother, you can rest assured; we understand,"

"We certainly won't offend the future Supreme Master of Spirit Medicine Mountain."

Hearing his disciples' words, Xu Feng nodded in satisfaction.

The Tian Shan group immediately flew toward the direction of the inn.

After Lin Xuan and the Luo siblings bid farewell, they stopped a short distance away. Then, he took out the jade tube scroll with the map of Jade Cloud Mountain from his pocket and injected his divine sense into it.

A moment later, Lin Xuan looked around and headed southeast.

Half an hour later, Lin Xuan arrived at a more secluded area.

Looking ahead, only a few scattered trees could be seen, vastly different from the fairyland-like scenery just now.

"Here we are."

Lin Xuan muttered to himself before landing.

Scanning his surroundings with divine sense, a smile appeared on his lips: "Come out; I'm here. Do you still want to play tricks?"

"Junior Master is jesting; how could late junior dare?"

The familiar voice, filled with flattery, appeared as a blue mist from thin air. Ma傲 emerged.

"I let you go according to our agreement, so hand over the treasure you promised!"

Lin Xuan wasn't inherently bad but also not a pushover. His principle was to be clear about his debts and grudges. Ma傲 had once disrespected him, yet Lin Xuan pardoned him generously without using Xu Feng's help to eliminate him. He didn't do it out of softness; rather, Ma傲 had requested forgiveness and promised to offer a treasure as compensation.

Eliminating Lightning Sword Sect was merely to vent his frustration. It would be more beneficial to obtain a treasure instead.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense and show me the item!"

"Yes!" Seeing Lin Xuan's impatience, Ma傲 quickly reached into his storage bag and took out an object.

"What is this?"

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow as he examined it closely. It was a book, extremely old. He released a white light to retrieve it.

The cover read three large characters: "Heavenly Thunder Technique."

"Technique?"

Disappointment flashed across Lin Xuan's face. He already had the Nine Heaven Profound Art; even if this Heavenly Thunder Technique was powerful, it wouldn't be of much use to him. Moreover, a fourth-rate sect's offering couldn't possibly be anything special.

"Junior Master, don't rush. How could I dare deceive you with trash? This Heavenly Thunder Technique isn't an outstanding technique, but the treasure I'm giving you is not this."

"Not this?" Lin Xuan was taken aback: "Then why are you showing me this book?"

"Senior, take a closer look."

Seeing that he wasn't joking and considering his reputation, Lin Xuan lowered his head to examine the ancient book.

It was indeed strange; typically, sects stored their secret techniques in jade tubes for easy reading and preservation.

A book?

That was something from the secular world.

Holding the Heavenly Thunder Technique, Lin Xuan's expression gradually turned serious as he flipped through its pages.

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