This martial saint is too cautious.

Kuang Ye's words shocked the people around him.

Even the Teruno Martial Arts School is not taken seriously. What is the background of that person?

Don't think I'm exaggerating.

Kuang Ye curled his lip. In terms of strength, if the four top-tier martial arts schools in Foshan joined forces, they might be able to compete with the Taiyi Sword Sect.

If we separate them, none of the four companies are qualified.

Of course, in the martial arts world, when there is no conflict of interest, everyone is friendly and respectful to each other.

But if things really come to a head, Zhaoye Martial Arts School is nothing more than a roadside establishment in the eyes of the Taiyi Sword Sect.

In the past, Lin Yan's identity might not have been able to replace the Taiyi Sword Sect, but Lin Yan stepped into the Dharma Aspect Realm and became a Dharma Aspect Prodigy.

Lin Yan is now traveling outside, and to some extent, he can already represent the Taiyi Sword Sect.

"Brother Kuang, what is this gentleman's background?"

A young man standing next to Kuang Ye couldn't help but ask, for Kuang Ye to say such a thing, his background must be extraordinary.

Unfortunately, Kuang Ye did not answer.

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"I'm sorry, I don't intend to give this away."

Lin Yan still refused when faced with the young master of the Chaoye Martial Arts School.

"This item may not be of any use to you."

Xian Shaojie looked coldly at Lin Yan. He didn't expect that even after he brought up Zhaoye Martial Arts School and revealed his identity, the other party still wouldn't give him any face.

"That's my business, no need for you to worry about it."

After Lin Yan finished speaking, he walked away.

"stop!"

When a middle-aged man from Zhaoye Martial Arts School saw Lin Yan about to leave, he shouted and, at Xian Shaojie's signal, turned his right hand into a claw and grabbed at the clay pot in Lin Yan's hand.

"That's just asking for trouble."

Seeing that the people from the Teruno Martial Arts School had taken the initiative to attack, Kuang Ye's lips curled up.

boom!

The next moment, the person who made the move was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string. Before anyone present could even see what happened, they saw the middle-aged man make his move, and then... the middle-aged man was sent flying backward.

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"How dare you!"

This sudden turn of events startled the group from the martial arts school, but they quickly realized what was happening and were about to take action.

Immediately, they saw the sword light!

call out!

Sword energy crisscrossed, appearing and disappearing quickly.

"What kind of Tom, Dick, and Harry dares to be so insolent in front of my Taiyi Sword Sect!"

This sword energy was not released by Lin Yan, but came from behind him.

Pei Wujiu walked over with a long sword in his hand. Upon hearing Pei Wujiu's words, Xian Shaojie's expression changed instantly, and the surrounding martial artists also erupted in uproar.

Taiyi Sword Sect!

One of the two holy lands of swordsmanship, it is known to all True Qi experts in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Senior Brother Pei."

Lin Yan turned to look at Pei Wujiu who was walking towards him. He hadn't expected that his senior brother Pei would arrive at this time.

Pei Wujiu naturally wouldn't say that he stayed in the inn because he was afraid Lin Yan would encounter people from the Heavenly Sword Sect, which is why he chose to come out to look for Lin Yan and happened to witness this scene.

"Junior Brother Lin, remember this: our Taiyi Sword Sect will not provoke trouble, but we are never afraid of trouble either."

Pei Wujiu nodded to Lin Yan. At this moment, the confidence of a disciple from a major sect and a prodigy was on full display. Lin Yan nodded secretly to himself. This was the confidence that came with one's background.

Although he wasn't afraid of Zhaoye Martial Arts School, he preferred to avoid trouble. Senior Brother Pei, on the other hand, had to consider maintaining the reputation of Taiyi Sword Sect more often.

Faced with the provocation from the Naobu Dojo, they retaliated fiercely.

If they become weak, people will underestimate the Taiyi Sword Sect.

It seems I'll have to gradually get used to this change in identity.

"So you're from the Taiyi Sword Sect. No wonder Brother Kuang said that."

"The Zhaoye Martial Arts School has provoked the Taiyi Sword Sect; isn't that courting death?"

The people around Kuang Ye looked enlightened, and none of them thought Wu Jiu had been too ruthless.

"The other party's surname is Pei. Could it be Pei Wujiu, who recently made it onto the list of prodigies of the Dharma Aspect? Brother Kuang, this person is a prodigy on the same list as you."

Hearing what the person next to him said, Kuang Ye's lips twitched. "You only saw Pei Wujiu, but didn't you realize that Lin Yan is the real god? This guy's ranking is higher than both me and Pei Wujiu."

Upon seeing Pei Wujiu's murderous aura, Xian Shaojie immediately explained, "I was unaware that the man before was from the Taiyi Sword Sect."

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Unfortunately, Pei Wujiu wouldn't listen to his explanation.

The longsword was raised.

"stop!"

Just as Pei Wujiu raised his longsword, a loud shout came from afar. Before the person even arrived, a powerful aura had already spread over.

Pei Wujiu's expression remained unchanged, and he still slashed out with his sword.

boom!

Xian Shaojie had already retreated the instant Pei Wujiu raised his sword, but he still couldn't escape the sword energy.

With a whoosh of sword energy, he was swept away along with his companion, but Xian Shaojie did not fall to the ground; a figure caught him in mid-air.

The young man caught Xian Shaojie and landed on the ground. Seeing his younger brother's pale face, he immediately took out a pill from his pocket and gave it to him.

"It's Xian Chengfeng, the eldest son of Zhaoye Martial Arts School, and also a Void Realm expert. This is going to be interesting."

"The Zhaoye Martial Arts School has always been known for its domineering ways, and now it has encountered the even more domineering Taiyi Sword Sect. This is truly interesting."

After taking the pill, the sword energy within Xian Shaojie's body was expelled, and he regained his senses. When he sensed the chaos in his internal energy, a look of resentment appeared on his face: "Brother, you must avenge me."

"Shut up."

Xian Chengfeng interrupted his younger brother, "Revenge..."

The other party is a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect, a disciple of the Dharma Aspect Heavenly Pride. How can I possibly take revenge?

Even if Father came, he couldn't directly attack Pei Wujiu. Otherwise, he would anger the Taiyi Sword Sect, and the wrath of a sacred sword sect would be something Zhaoye Martial Arts School couldn't withstand.

But his younger brother was injured and would take at least six months to recover. He couldn't just slink away in front of everyone, otherwise the reputation of the Zhaoye Martial Arts School would be completely ruined.

Xian Chengfeng handed his younger brother over to his two subordinates who arrived shortly afterward, then looked at Pei Wujiu and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "I have long admired the name of Pei Wujiu, the Dharma Aspect Prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect. I would like to ask Brother Pei for a few pointers."

In Xian Chengfeng's view, although Pei Wujiu was a Dharma Aspect genius of the Taiyi Sword Sect, he had only been a genius for a short time, and the Dharma Aspect power in his Divine Palace should not have been tempered yet. However, he himself had already reached the second stage of the Void Aspect realm, so he might have a chance in this battle.

In a one-on-one fight, as long as Pei Wujiu agrees, even if I kill Pei Wujiu, the powerful figures of the Taiyi Sword Sect will have no choice but to accept it.

"it is good."

Pei Wujiu readily agreed.

The aura that Xian Chengfeng had just released made it clear to him that Xian Chengfeng had already reached the second stage of the Void Realm.

But as a prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect, he was confident that he could fight across a level.

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The atmosphere at the scene heated up as Pei Wujiu agreed.

Not everyone present was a Dharma Aspect Realm expert, or more accurately, only a minority were Dharma Aspect Realm experts; most were True Qi Realm warriors, and battles between Dharma Aspect Realm experts were rare.

"Senior Brother Pei, this matter arose because of me, so please leave it to me."

Lin Yan stopped Pei Wujiu. Pei Wujiu was only at the second level of the Void Realm, and Lin Yan believed that his senior brother Pei could overcome the level difference. However, since this matter was caused by him, he would resolve it himself.

At least, I have enough confidence in Shang Xianchengfeng.

Lin Yan's words drew everyone's attention to him. Xian Chengfeng frowned, having previously dismissed him as a mere True Gang disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect.

Could this person also be a Void Realm expert?

This question wasn't just on Xian Chengfeng's mind; most of the martial artists present also looked at Lin Yan with the same puzzled expression.

"This person addresses Pei Wujiu as 'Senior Brother.' Pei Wujiu is already a Dharma Aspect realm prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect. This person is so young, could he also be at the Dharma Aspect realm?"

Only someone in the Dharma Aspect Realm would step forward at this time unless they were completely out of their mind.

"Have you all forgotten that the Taiyi Sword Sect has another Dharma Aspect prodigy, who is even younger, but whose ranking is even higher than Pei Wujiu's?"

Kuang Ye looked at the people around him guessing and was speechless. Had they really looked at the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking carefully?

Lin Yan, ranked ninety-third on the list of prodigies, came from the Taiyi Sword Sect, and you guys devoured him?

It wasn't that the people around Kuang Ye had forgotten Lin Yan, but rather that they subconsciously didn't think about it.

Alternatively, as fellow Dharma Aspect experts from major sects, they might be unwilling to accept Lin Yan's existence.

The list of prodigies in the Dharma Aspect realm is now open to many. Others, such as Pei Wujiu and Kuang Ye, had already made a name for themselves when they were at the half-step Dharma Aspect realm. It was no surprise that they had entered the Dharma Aspect realm and made their mark on the list.

In contrast, Lin Yan, who suddenly appeared, was not accepted by the public.

"Is he Lin Yan?"

"Ranked ninety-third, even higher than Pei Wujiu."

"This is interesting. Zhaoye Martial Arts School is now facing two Dharma Aspect prodigies from the Taiyi Sword Sect at once."

"A Dharma Aspect Realm expert concealing their aura—isn't that deliberately setting someone up?"

When Lin Yan's identity was exposed by Kuang Ye, the reactions of the martial artists present varied, with most of them looking on with curiosity.

Not far from the stall, on the second floor of a restaurant, several young figures were also sitting.

"Is this person Lin Yan?"

In a window seat, a young man's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

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"Brother, you've finally met someone who's better than you, haven't you?"

Opposite the young man, a woman in a green dress smiled and said, "Sister Ya, shall we go down and join in the fun?"

"No."

Ye Ya shook her head: "They won't fight."

"Ah, why?" the woman in the green dress asked, looking puzzled.

"The rule of Leishan Town is that Dharma Aspect level experts shall not fight before the opening of the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm."

Before each opening of the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm, the four top-tier martial arts schools take turns maintaining order in Thunder Mountain Town. Otherwise, with so many Void Realm experts, and so many large sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Taiyi Sword Sect that are hostile to each other, Thunder Mountain Town would have long been ruined without anyone to keep it in check.

This year, the Ye Family Martial Arts School is responsible for maintaining order in the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm.

"Oh, there's such a rule?"

The woman in the green dress pursed her lips; this way, she wouldn't be able to see the excitement.

While Ye Ya was explaining, Xian Chengfeng on the other side was also carefully examining Lin Yan.

He never expected that the person in front of him was the second Dharma Aspect Prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect, or rather, the first Dharma Aspect Prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect, with Pei Wujiu ranked even lower.

"It is an extreme honor for me to be able to fight against the Dharma Aspect Prodigy of the Taiyi Sword Sect."

Knowing Lin Yan's identity, Xian Chengfeng had no intention of backing down. Lin Yan had entered the Dharma Aspect Realm later than Pei Wujiu, so his chances of winning would only be greater.

"Leishan Town does not allow Dharma Aspect level experts to take action."

Just then, a calm voice rang out. The voice wasn't loud, but it made everyone present hold their breath, including Lin Yan.

The next moment, everyone saw a middle-aged man appear in the arena at some unknown time. He wore a gray-blue robe, his hands were behind his back, and his gaze swept indifferently over everyone in the arena. A golden begonia was embroidered on the man's chest.

When Xian Chengfeng saw the middle-aged man, his pupils contracted, and he bowed, saying, "Greetings, Second Master Ye."

"Second Master Ye, is this man the second master of the Ye family martial arts school?"

"Second Master Ye, if I remember correctly, you were already a powerful expert at the second level of the Dharma Aspect realm ten years ago."

"Xian Chengfeng, you should know the rules."

Ye Xian glanced at Xian Chengfeng indifferently, and Xian Chengfeng explained, "Second Master Ye, it's not that I want to break the rules. It was the Taiyi Sword Sect that attacked and injured my second brother first. Besides, I just wanted to experience the strength of the Taiyi Sword Sect's Dharma Aspect Prodigy."

"Fighting is not allowed in Leishan Town. If you want to fight, leave Leishan Town."

Ye Xian remained unmoved; no one could break the rules.

"Alright, let's go to the outskirts of Leishan Town then."

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Xian Chengfeng looked at Lin Yan, whose expression remained unchanged: "Whatever."

In Lin Yan's view, it doesn't matter whether it's in Leishan Town or outside Leishan Town.

"This Lin Yan is still arrogant. No matter what, Xian Chengfeng has already been in the Void Manifestation Realm for four years. He's probably not far from the third stage of the Void Manifestation Realm. No matter how talented he is, the time it takes to break through to the Dharma Manifestation Realm is what it is. Does he really think he can defeat Xian Chengfeng?"

At the restaurant window, the girl in the green dress muttered something, while Ye Ya's gaze turned to the man opposite her: "What do you think, Brother Chu?"

"It's hard to say."

"It's hard to say what will happen. We'll know the outcome when they start fighting. Let's go outside the town."

The girl in the green dress chuckled and was about to get up when, at that very moment, dark clouds suddenly enveloped the sky above Leishan Town.

Lin Yan, who was about to take a step, paused and looked up at the sky. A gust of wind appeared without warning and swept across the street. At the same time, the sky darkened for a moment, and then a deafening roar like a mountain collapsing came from the direction of Leishan.

"Boom!"

A thunderous roar erupted!

Everyone present looked towards Leishan. Above the Leishan mountain range outside the town, the gray mist churned violently, and an enormous bolt of lightning fell from the sky, like a giant sword, cleaving down towards Leishan.

Rumble!

One, two!

The number of lightning bolts increased at an alarming rate, until eventually the entire Thunder Mountain was enveloped in lightning.

"The Thunder Swamp Secret Realm is about to open!"

Whisper, a martial artist who experienced the opening of the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm.

"Junior Brother Lin."

Pei Wujiu gave Lin Yan a look, indicating that the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm was about to open and now was not the time for battle.

Lin Yan nodded, but if Xian Chengfeng still wanted to fight, he didn't care; at worst, it would only delay things for a few breaths.

"Now that the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm has opened, let's continue our battle inside the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm," Xian Chengfeng said.

"As you see fit."

Upon Lin Yan's confirmation, Xian Chengfeng's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

"Lin Yan, see you at the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm!"

Not far away, Kuang Ye called out to Lin Yan, and as always, he carried his long sword and left with his companions.

"Junior Brother Lin, let's go back first and meet up with Senior Brother Zhao and the others."

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Pei Wujiu spoke to Lin Yan, and the two quickly headed towards the inn.

When they arrived at the inn's courtyard, Zhao Qing and the others were already in the main courtyard.

"Junior Brother Pei... Junior Brother Lin, you're back."

Zhao Qing spoke, adding the title "Lin Yan" for the first time.

Lin Yan was somewhat surprised, but nodded slightly in response.

"Based on previous years, the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm will open in one hour. Everyone, make your final preparations."

"it is good."

Lin Yan and the others agreed, and then returned to their respective courtyards.

"This clay pot."

Upon entering the room, Lin Yan placed the clay pot directly on the table. He chose the clay pot because he sensed the vibration inside it.

This vibration is very similar to the rhythm of the Eight Heavenly Sounds.

If he wasn't mistaken, the clay pot most likely contained the energy containing the rhythms of heaven and earth, which was what the patriarch of Tianyin Valley referred to as the Tianyin Fruit.

Heavenly music must be expressed through special musical instruments and then refined.

But for Lin Yan, if the clay jar truly contains Heavenly Sound Energy, then there's no need to condense it; he can simply absorb it directly.

With the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm about to open, obtaining a Heavenly Sound Fruit and using it on Vibration Technique can quickly boost one's strength and give one more confidence in the competition within the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm.

"An hour is enough."

Lin Yan's mind raced, and without further hesitation, he inserted his hand directly into the drum skin. The drum skin, made of some unknown animal hide, was sliced ​​through by his fingertips as easily as tofu.

At the same time, Lin Yan activated the "Dang" sound, directly absorbing the energy from the clay jar.

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Another inn in Leishan Town.

"Second brother, why did you just have a conflict with Lin Yan?"

Xian Chengfeng was also asking his second younger brother questions.

"Brother, the clay drum that Lin Yan bought is a good thing."

"Just because of that?"

Xian Chengfeng was speechless. Of course he knew it was a good thing. If it wasn't a good thing, how could it have caught Lin Yan's eye?

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He didn't even know what it was, yet he wanted to fight over it. If it weren't for his own younger brother, he would have slapped him to death long ago.

Seeing the disgust in his elder brother's eyes, Xian Shaojie quickly explained, "Brother, this clay drum is definitely not ordinary. My Treasure-Sniffing Rat sensed this clay drum and screamed immediately, and even... died on the spot."

After Xian Shaojie finished speaking, he took out a white rat from his pocket. However, the rat was now lying stiffly, obviously having been dead for a while.

"The Treasure-Smelling Rat died instantly?"

Xian Chengfeng frowned. The Treasure-Smelling Rat on his second brother was a mutated rat that could smell the scent of treasures. With the help of this Treasure-Smelling Rat, his second brother had found many treasures in various mountain ranges.

This is the first time that the precious rat has died.

"You should stay here at the inn."

After pondering for a while, Xian Chengfeng turned and walked outside.

"Big brother, where are you going?"

"Go find the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect."

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