LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 320: Just a Little Short!
Chapter 320: Just a Little Short!
Seeing his rapidly expanding domain, Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but ask proudly, “Luo Xue, is my domain almost catching up to yours?”
“Um… almost, just a little short,” Luo Xue’s tone was quite subtle.
“Just a little short? How big is your domain?” Lin Fengmian pressed on, determined to get to the bottom of it.
Luo Xue replied somewhat awkwardly, “Nine hundred and ninety-nine point ninety-nine zhang, just a little short of one thousand zhang.”
With these humble words, Luo Xue dealt a crushing blow to Lin Fengmian, who was full of confidence just moments ago.
Indeed, it was just a little short of a billion points!
Since nine was the ultimate number, Luo Xue’s realm had already reached the theoretical limit of the Void Realm.
No wonder she didn’t need the crystals; she was already at max level.
Lin Fengmian shook his head in resignation and asked while holding the Zhen Yuan Sword, “Luo Xue, could this Zhen Yuan Sword expose your identity?”
The previous opponents they had encountered were weaker than Luo Xue, and her disguise with Zhen Yuan had been able to fool them.
But now that they were entering Junyan City, the battle for entry would undoubtedly be highly anticipated.
Even if the Emperor Lingtian doesn’t come in person, he will likely observe through other means.
Whether Zhenyuan can still fool the Emperor Lingtian then remains uncertain.
After pondering for a moment, Luo Xue said, “Don’t worry, Master rarely lets me out, so Zhenyuan hasn’t made many public appearances.”
“And after being infused with your Demon Emperor Technique, this sword has become very sinister, its aura is different from before, making it harder to recognize.”
Lin Fengmian looked at the now sinister Zhenyuan with a strange expression.
Zhenyuan combined with the Demon Emperor Technique indeed had a different aura, matching perfectly, as if it was meant to be paired with the technique.
Since this sword could enter that mysterious space and the Demon Emperor Technique was also within it, perhaps they were indeed meant to be together.
Moreover, even if the Emperor Lingtian sees through the disguise, it would be during their confrontation.
If they succeed, he won’t have the chance to reveal it to others.
After all, the dead do not tell tales.
If they failed, it might even be a good thing to reveal their identities.
Given Luo Xue’s status as a supreme disciple, the opponent wouldn’t harm her life.
As a supreme disciple, even if she slaps you in the face, you have to endure it.
Unless you really have the courage to insult an Supreme Being and bear the wrath of that Supreme Being.
This is a very realistic human relationship, even in the world of cultivation.
“Then will our auras leave any clues for you?” Lin Fengmian asked.
“You can rest assured about that. Our current spiritual auras are very strange. They belong to a never-before-seen aura.”
Luo Xue said strangely, “This aura is neither yours nor mine, but a fusion of the two of us.”
Lin Fengmian laughed and said, “That makes me feel more comfortable.
Luo Xue hummed in agreement and said, “We will soon reach Junyan City. I need to take the Lingxu Pill now, otherwise there won’t be enough time.”
“How about waiting until we enter the city?” Lin Fengmian hesitated.
Luo Xue refused, “No, breaking through to the half-step saint realm will release Dao patterns. If you also take another Void Ascension Pill, there will be two sets of Dao patterns, which could easily arouse the suspicion of the Emperor Lingtian.”
Lin Fengmian could only nod, “It’s the only way.”
Luo Xue took control of the body, took out a golden pill from the storage ring, and swallowed it in one gulp.
Golden Dao patterns danced around her, but she controlled them within a zhang of her body to avoid causing too much disturbance and alarming others.
However, this miraculous Dao pattern still spread out, although only Fan Qiongyin, who was at the Void Realm, could sense it.
Fan Qiongyin, who had been brainwashing Jun Fengya, suddenly sensed something and looked at Lin Fengmian’s location.
“What kind of fluctuation is this? Why do I feel a sense of fear, as if I were facing a holy emperor?”
She didn’t know, and neither did Jun Fengya.
“Could Young Master Ye be practicing some kind of technique?”
Fan Qiongyin couldn’t help but sigh, “The younger generation is truly impressive. Fengya, you must take this opportunity.”
Jun Fengya felt her head buzzing and nodded vigorously, “I understand, I understand.”
Half a day later, the prolonged divine fluctuation finally stopped.
In the secluded cultivation area, Luo Xue slowly opened her eyes, a blue light flickering within them before settling down.
She clenched her hand and smiled lightly, “Is this the divine power of a saint? Truly miraculous.”
By breaking through to the half-step saint realm, she gained some of a saint’s divine abilities and powers.
This was a power above the Void Realm.
Lin Fengmian let out a long sigh, his determination growing stronger.
He must help Luo Xue kill a sword saint within a month; otherwise, she would be locked at the half-step saint realm forever.
This was the rule of heaven and earth; in order to break through, one had to seize the opportunity as it would not wait.
On the cultivation path, talent was important, but luck was even more important.
So, for the next few days, Fan Qiongyin was relentlessly pushed by Lin Fengmian to practice, losing a little weight in the process.
Under Luo Xue’s guidance and Fan Qiongyin’s relentless sparring, Lin Fengmian made rapid progress.
Lin Fengmian knew that this opportunity was rare; Fan Qiongyin would not be so meticulous in her sparring if she didn’t hope to bring Jun Fengya into the city with his help.
Although he was greedy for wealth, lustful, and afraid of death, he knew when to give it all and when to risk his life.
His body, cultivation, and status were things he couldn’t take away or keep.
Without the strength to match his status, women, status, and honor were all unattainable.
Even if someone recognized him a thousand years later, they could kill him with a single sword strike.
These precious cultivation and combat experiences were the only treasures he could bring back to the future.
He knew that such opportunities were rare, so he seized every moment, fearing to waste a single second.
Lin Fengmian wasn’t a genius, but his talent in actual combat was indeed extraordinary.
During their exchange, Fan Qiongyin couldn’t help but be amazed by his progress, and the Jun sisters were thoroughly disheartened.
His martial arts talent was terrifying.
He seemed like an emotionless puppet; once he made a mistake, he would never repeat it.
By the end, although neither of them was going all out, Fan Qiongyin could no longer handle his attacks with ease.
As Junlin City was about to arrive, Lin Fengmian reluctantly let go of the half-exhausted Fan Qiongyin.
His lingering gaze, reminiscent of a lover’s farewell, made Fan Qiongyin tremble.
It seemed that the saying “good women fear stubborn men” was indeed true!
Half an hour later, the four of them stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the majestic imperial city in the distance.
Lin Fengmian smiled slightly and said, “I wonder what kind of reception Jun Chengye has prepared for us?”
Fan Qiongyin looked at Lin Fengmian and asked curiously, “Are you confident, young master?”
Lin Fengmian pondered for a moment and said, “That depends on how many experts he has gathered during this time.”
“If it’s a two-on-two battle, I naturally have confidence. If it’s a three-on-two, I can only take them both and break in by myself.”
He didn’t say the last part out loud.
If it’s a four-on-two, then he would have to resort to underhanded tactics and switch identities.