Divine Seal: From a Heavy Sword to Slicing Through the Holy Demon Continent

As Long Haoyu observed Cai'er's changing emotions, he began to feel a deep sense of admiration for Lin Xin.

Lin Xin is truly a talented individual!

Although she is older than Cai'er, she calls Cai'er "sister" without any hesitation.

Lin Xin showed his goodwill and felt the coldness enveloping him disappear, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

"Boss, I heard that your Knight Temple's number one contestant has already reached the fifth rank for a while now. That guy must be tough to deal with, right?"

"Why don't I see any tension on your face, boss?"

Lin Xin recovered and asked, puzzled.

Everyone is actively preparing for the Demon Hunter Team selection competition, and everyone is very nervous.

However, he didn't sense much tension from Long Haoyu.

He even chased them all the way to the city gate, which was his second destination. He had initially heard that Long Haoyu and Long Haochen had gone to the competition venue, but in the end, he found nothing there.

After that, Long Haoyu escorted his old friend to the city gate. He should have gone back immediately, but he was willing to spend so much time lingering there, which was quite illogical.

"Does one have to show tension to be considered actively preparing for the competition?" Long Haoyu laughed. "The number one contestant has been at the fifth level for a while now, and I've been at the fifth level for a while now, so the competition isn't a big problem."

Lin Xin nodded thoughtfully, and upon careful consideration, he realized that it was indeed true: "That makes sense. Boss, your strength is definitely not a problem."

"But I'm curious, boss, you said you've been at the fifth rank for a while now, is it convenient to ask what level your strength has reached?"

"I feel like I can't see through you at all, even if I pay a certain price. I'm suddenly a little curious."

Long Haoyu understood that Lin Xin was referring to his special ability, but that special ability could only be used against those weaker than him.

Given his current level of cultivation, it would be truly unbelievable if Lin Xin could see through him.

"Are you saying you can't see through me with your special abilities?" Long Haoyu laughed. "Do you think you have the strength to see through me?"

Lin Xin was astonished: "Boss, you even know that I have a special way to detect other people's cultivation levels?"

Long Haoyu said, "If I didn't know these things, would I be willing to make a bet with you?"

Li Xin and Long Haochen were unfazed. They remembered that back in Aimei City, Long Haoyu had mentioned knowing how much innate spiritual power Lin Xin possessed.

Since innate spiritual power can be clearly detected, figuring out Lin Xin's abilities doesn't seem as difficult as one might imagine.

But Lin Xin's words piqued their curiosity.

They were all well aware that Long Haoyu was a fifth-tier Earth Knight, and he could easily slaughter the Emerald Twin Blade Demon, who was comparable to a fifth-tier human professional.

But what level of strength Long Haoyu had actually reached was never asked, and Long Haoyu had never said so himself; he only had a vague idea.

When Lin Xin suddenly asked the question, all eyes turned to Long Haoyu.

Even Ye Hua was looking at Long Haoyu with great interest, eager to know just how far his disciple had come.

Long Haoyu understood what the others meant and didn't hide his strength. He slowly said, "My current total spiritual power is about 2800 points, which is roughly the level of a level 5 Earth Knight."

After slowly recounting this sentence, Long Haoyu paused before adding, "If you go all out, you should be able to reach the level of a level nine Earth Knight, close to level ten. So the selection competition won't be too troublesome, so there's no need to worry too much."

Chapter 143 Cai'er's Secret Joy, Lin Xin's Anxiety

Total spiritual power around 2800 points? Roughly at the level of a level 5 Earth Knight?

If he exerts his full strength, he could even reach the level of a level nine or ten Earth Knight.

Lin Xin and the others stared wide-eyed at Long Haoyu in disbelief. As they listened to Long Haoyu's nonchalant words, they felt a thunderous roar deep within their hearts.

Ye Hua was the most shocked among them. He knew very well how extraordinary Long Haoyu's talent was and that Long Haoyu's future achievements were limitless, but he still couldn't believe that Long Haoyu, who was not even 15 years old, had already reached the level of a fifth-level Earth Knight.

No, to be precise, it should be the level of a level 10 Earth Knight when exerting all his strength. If this continues for a few more years, wouldn't the record of the youngest level 9 in the Human Alliance be broken by Long Haoyu?

Shocked by these events, everyone selectively ignored Long Haoyu's final words that the selection competition wouldn't be too troublesome and there was no need to worry too much.

With such a prodigy, the only one who should be facing trouble and worry is the number one contestant. No wonder Long Haoyu appeared so calm and collected.

Long Haoyu was not surprised by their performance; he was well aware of just how terrifying his strength was.

In reality, however, the strength he revealed was already a very conservative assessment. His so-called all-out effort just now was without using any special abilities, relying solely on Wufeng's enhancement of his own strength.

The white beast, the Six Paths Spirit Furnace, the Brahma Three Forms, and the Demon Control Technique he has been cultivating.

These are his trump cards now, and even he himself cannot determine the level he has reached in his all-out efforts driven by these trump cards.

He probably couldn't directly unleash the complete Reincarnation Spirit Furnace with the strength of a fifth-tier demon like Cai'er did, since his current Six Paths Spirit Furnace is only at the third level of cultivation.

However, he estimated that most of the sixth-tier enemies should be able to engage in combat now, and they wouldn't need to face the backlash that Cai'er had to deal with.

As for the Six Paths Spirit Furnace, once he truly controls it, he will certainly have no problem using his fifth-tier strength to kill a seventh-tier being.

It's too early to mention these things now, so he simply didn't bring up these strengths; keeping them to himself is the most appropriate way to conduct himself.

Ye Hua slowly came to his senses, exhaled a heavy breath, walked to Long Haoyu's side, and slapped Long Haoyu hard on the shoulder.

"Good lad, your strength has exceeded your teacher's expectations. I didn't expect you to keep it from me so well."

"If Lin Xin hadn't suddenly asked you today, were you planning to tell me only after you broke through to the sixth rank?"

Ye Hua's words seemed to be blaming, but in reality, his tone was full of pride for his disciple, Long Haoyu.

Long Haoyu smiled slightly and said, "Teacher, it's not that I'm deliberately hiding it from you. It's because after returning from the Knight's Temple, I went to the Bright Moon Swamp alone and then the assessment began."

"I have too many things on my mind, and since you teachers haven't asked about them, I haven't brought them up specifically."

Ye Hua didn't blame Long Haoyu. Hearing Long Haoyu's explanation, an awkward smile began to appear on his stiff face.

"Alright, there's no need to explain so much to the teacher. The teacher still trusts you."

"However, now that we know your true strength, there is something else I need to tell you as well."

"Regarding your and Haochen's talent and strength, your grandmaster changed your age to 18, but later felt it was inappropriate and changed it to 24."

"Remember these changes. From now on, you will no longer be 14 years old, but 24 years old. No matter who asks, you will be this age. Do you understand?"

Long Haoyu listened attentively, as did Long Haochen.

Both brothers understood the deeper meaning behind Ye Hua's words and nodded in agreement: "Teacher, we understand."

"Yes, remember these things and don't let your secrets slip up. Your teacher doesn't want to see you perish; your teacher wants to see you truly stand at the pinnacle of humanity!" Ye Hua whispered in his ear.

Long Haoyu and Long Haochen responded again, understanding Ye Hua's concerns.

A sharp edge that is too prominent is easily broken.

Given that their maternal grandfather knew that there were uncertainties growing within the Human Alliance, he would most likely be capable of nipping those uncertainties in the bud.

After all, in the original Holy Demon Continent timeline, their maternal grandfather had considered making Hao Chen submit, but Hao Chen ultimately did not submit, which inspired their maternal grandfather to want to completely eliminate him and eventually create a second Hao Chen.

Therefore, their status as fifth-tier knights at the age of 14, along with their status as children of light, were considered uncertain factors by the demons.

Seeing that the two brothers were very serious, Ye Hua said with satisfaction, "Then let's leave it at that for now. Since you've settled your matters, you should both go back now!"

Long Haoyu responded and stepped down, extending his hand to Cai'er, saying, "Cai'er, you can go now. I'll take you home."

Cai'er gave a soft "hmm," and when Long Haoyu grabbed her hand in a familiar manner, her delicate body trembled slightly.

A fleeting glint of light flashed in her empty, lifeless eyes: "He doesn't seem to have noticed that my vision has improved somewhat. I guess I can continue to let it remain blurry like this for now?"

Cai'er thoroughly enjoyed the process of Long Haoyu driving her home. She wanted to say that her eyes had recovered somewhat, but in the end, she suppressed all of these thoughts, feeling a little secretly pleased.

Long Haoyu didn't notice that Cai'er's eyes had recovered somewhat. After all, her empty eyes were still the same, and those flowing colors were fleeting unless you stared at her pupils the whole time.

After paying for the tea at the teahouse, Long Haoyu and his group headed back to the hotel. Lin Xin did not stay at the same hotel as Long Haoyu and his group, but he still accompanied them to take Cai'er back first.

"Boss, you've all arrived, so I'll head back now." Lin Xin said, seeing that Long Haoyu had escorted Cai'er back, and then prepared to take his leave.

Long Haoyu stopped Lin Xin: "Don't leave yet. I need to talk to you about something alone. Let's go up to the rooftop together later."

Lin Xin was very puzzled. They had already discussed most of what they needed to discuss in the teahouse, so he couldn't figure out why Long Haoyu was still stopping him.

After waiting a while longer, and allowing Long Haoyu and Cai'er to chat for a bit more, he followed Long Haoyu up to the rooftop.

Unlike before, he saw some complicated expressions on Long Haoyu's face, and he also saw Long Haoyu's hesitant manner, which made him feel inexplicably uneasy.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xin couldn't suppress his curiosity and trepidation, and asked in a low voice, "Boss, is there something you want to talk to me about in private?"

Chapter 144 An Interview with Lin Xin, Lin Xin's Secret

"Let's talk!"

Long Haoyu sat on the edge of the rooftop, casually took out two pieces of fruit from his ring, threw one to Lin Xin, and ate the other himself.

Lin Xin took the fruit and sat down on the edge of the rooftop with Long Haoyu, somewhat unable to understand Long Haoyu's actions.

"Boss, just tell me what's wrong. You're acting weird." Lin Xin took a bite of his apple and asked nervously.

"I remember you don't use offensive magic, and you've said that yourself. Are you planning to continue down this path?"

Long Haoyu asked calmly, "So, you plan to live like this for the rest of your life, without ever cultivating offensive magic?"

Lin Xin's expression changed slightly, and his heart jumped into his throat: "Boss, what do you mean by that?"

"It's nothing, just thinking about the future of the Demon Hunter team and getting some information in advance," Long Haoyu replied.

Lin Xin's expression immediately fell, and the apple he was eating suddenly didn't taste so good anymore.

After a moment, his emotions were extremely complicated, and he sighed heavily: "Boss, I think I understand what you mean."

"I don't know offensive magic, and I have my own reasons for not wanting to learn it. Maybe I'm not suitable to join your demon-hunting team, boss!"

"Although you just said you would select me in an unconventional way, now that I think about it, I still seem to lack the qualifications to join the demon hunter team that you will be forming in the future."

His tone was very heavy, and Lin Xin's mood became even more dejected as he finished speaking.

"Are you thinking that because I want to choose Cai'er, and then I want to choose you, I'm trying to use this method to squeeze you out?" Long Haoyu asked rhetorically.

Lin Xin shook his head and said, "No, if you had such thoughts, you wouldn't have made that bet in the first place. But if you want to form a Demon Hunter Team in the future, you will definitely need to consider the entire Demon Hunter Team first."

"Strictly speaking, I can only be considered as having strength but no corresponding means of attack, and I would only be a burden on the battlefield."

Long Haoyu smiled slightly and gently patted Lin Xin on the shoulder: "It's best that you didn't think about it in these ways. What you said is indeed correct. Once I make the bet, I will definitely fulfill it."

"But just as you said, I need to consider the entire Demon Hunter group, and the reason I brought these things up with you is because I know your past story, which is the specific reason you mentioned."

Lin Xin's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Long Haoyu. Long Haoyu actually knew why he didn't want to cultivate offensive magic?

I only mentioned it casually, and I've never said anything specific about it before. How did this secret get leaked?