A wild prodigy from the Canglin Domain? The Holy Sun Decree was issued, and the Fierce Sword King was terrified!

Facing everyone's expectant gazes, as if they were waiting for some earth-shattering mystery to be revealed...

Lin Mo had no intention of hiding anything. With a calm expression, he replied quite bluntly:

"I do not come from some hidden great clan or the supreme orthodoxy of another major prefecture."

"In fact, I come from a remote and insignificant small Sect in the Canglin Domain."

"The strongest person currently in the Sect... is me."

He didn't specify the name of the Qingxuan Sect because he knew very well...

That with the Qingxuan Sect's meager foundation and strength, in the eyes of these influential big shots, it was no different from an ant nest by the roadside.

Saying more would be useless and would instead seem pretentious.

However.

It was this simple truth that caused everyone present to be instantly dumbfounded!

"Wh... What?!"

"Little friend... actually comes from the Canglin Domain?!"

Formation Grand Master Gu Jian's eyes widened, and the folding fan in his hand almost slipped to the ground.

Xuan Guangzi was even more dazed, as if he had heard some incredible fantasy.

What kind of level was the Canglin Domain?

Among the one hundred and ninety-two domains of the Shengyang Prefecture, it was a bottom-tier existence that consistently ranked last!

It would be one thing if its territory was small, but the key was that its resources were appallingly barren, and its Spiritual Qi was pitifully thin!

In the eyes of these experts from prosperous major domains, that place was simply a desert for cultivation, a godforsaken wasteland!

But now... a peerless Prodigy like Lin Mo, who possessed the Taiyin Sacred Body and bore four types of Sword Intent... actually came from such a backwater?!

This... this was like a Nine Heavens True Dragon suddenly emerging from a dried-up, foul ditch. It was absurd to the extreme!

"Canglin Domain..."

"I do have some impression of that place..."

Qi Yao's lips twitched slightly, and an extremely strange look appeared on his face.

As a branch president of the Wanyu Merchant Alliance, he naturally knew the situation of every major domain in Shengyang Prefecture like the back of his hand.

"Many years ago, the Merchant Alliance headquarters had a plan to expand the market and specifically sent people to conduct a field survey of the Canglin Domain."

"As a result... the report the inspection team brought back had only two words—'Beyond saving'."

Qi Yao shook his head with a bitter smile.

"That place is far too backward. The strongest person is only at Soul Transformation, and there aren't even many Nascent Soul Cultivators. The consumption power is almost zero."

"If we opened a branch there, I'm afraid it would go bankrupt and close within a day!"

"So since then, the Canglin Domain was blacklisted by the Merchant Alliance as having 'no development value' and was completely ignored..."

"I didn't expect..."

Qi Yao looked at the dignified Lin Mo before him and couldn't help but sigh:

"That such barren soil could actually nurture a stunning figure like little friend Lin?!"

"This is simply... a miracle!"

Listening to everyone's amazement and discussion, Lin Mo didn't feel any shame.

He nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly and admitted openly:

"Senior is right."

"And just as you all said, the Canglin Domain is too barren; a shallow pond can hardly raise a fish."

"That's why I had to leave my hometown and go to a broader world to develop and seek Opportunities!"

"So that's how it is..."

Hearing these words, Lei Jingxiao, who had been standing to the side, looked as if he had suddenly realized something.

He slapped his forehead, and the way he looked at Lin Mo actually held a bit more... sympathy?

"No wonder!"

"No wonder back on the battlefield, Brother Lin, you valued battle merit so much, even calculating meticulously when killing a member of the Demon Race..."

"It turns out... Brother Lin, you were truly traumatized by poverty!"

Lei Jingxiao sighed with emotion, his admiration for Lin Mo growing even stronger.

Thinking about how he, as a Holy Land Sequence, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Cultivation resources? He had never lacked them!

Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills? He could have whatever he wanted!

It could be said he had everything handed to him on a platter.

But what about Lin Mo?

Born into poverty with scarce resources, he even had to painstakingly go to the battlefield to kill enemies just to earn a meager amount of cultivation resources.

Yet even in such difficult circumstances, Lin Mo still grew to his current level, even stronger than a Holy Land Sequence like him!

How difficult was that? And how inspiring!

"Brother Lin, you've suffered!"

Lei Jingxiao patted Lin Mo's shoulder solemnly, his eyes sincere.

"..."

Lin Mo's lips twitched. Looking at this simpleton who was overthinking things on his own, he was momentarily speechless.

What the hell do you mean 'traumatized by poverty'!

Though... it did seem to be the case?

"So that means..."

"Little friend actually... doesn't have any powerful Revered Master or background?"

"Hahahahahahaha!"

Just as everyone was still sighing with emotion, a sudden burst of wild laughter exploded in their ears like a thunderclap.

Startled, everyone turned to look.

They saw the usually majestic and profound Fierce Sword King laughing so hard he was doubled over, with tears nearly coming out!

"Good! Good! Excellent!"

Fierce Sword King was trembling with excitement, wishing he could roar at the sky to vent his wild joy.

What had he heard?

A peerless Prodigy who had comprehended four types of Sword Intent and even awakened the legendary Taiyin Sacred Body... was actually a wild one?!

What did this mean?

It meant there was no unshakeable, terrifying power behind this youth, nor any unchangeable Revered Master-Disciple bond!

"This is simply Heaven blessing my Yanyang Holy Land!"

Fierce Sword King shouted inwardly.

If Lin Mo had come from one of those hidden ancient clans, he might not have been able to make a move.

But since he came from such a backwater, then this golden Phoenix with infinite potential should rightfully land on the parasol tree of his Yanyang Holy Land!

"Ahem..."

Seeing Fierce Sword King's eager gaze as if he wanted to devour him, Lin Mo coughed twice and added neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"Senior misunderstands; it's not that I completely lack a Revered Master's Legacy."

"My Revered Master is the Sect Master of that small Sect."

"It's just..."

Lin Mo sighed, a hint of helplessness in his expression.

"It's just that my Revered Master also said that with his current foundation, he can no longer teach me anything."

"In order not to delay my cultivation, he specifically let me come out to gain experience and find a path more suitable for me."

Lin Mo did not deny Sikong Yang's existence.

Regardless, a teacher for a day is a father for life.

He would never forget Sikong Yang's kindness, nor would he hide it just to climb higher.

"Yes, quite right!"

"Your Revered Master did the right thing! He's a sensible man!"

Xuan Guangzi, the Sect Master of the Jiguang Heavenly Sect, nodded in approval upon hearing this.

"A True Dragon like you being trapped in the shallow waters of the Canglin Domain would be a true waste of a heavenly gift!"

"Only by coming out and stepping into a broader world can you truly display your talent!"

"Ahem... so..."

Seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently prepared, Fierce Sword King cleared his throat, rubbed his hands, and finally revealed his true intentions.

He looked at Lin Mo with burning eyes and asked tentatively:

"Since that's the case..."

"I wonder if little friend has a desired destination next?"

Hearing this, a nearly imperceptible glint flashed in Lin Mo's eyes!

Here it comes!

Can't help but try to recruit me at last?

This was exactly what he was waiting for!

"To answer Senior Yang!"

Lin Mo's expression turned serious, and he said in a sincere tone:

"Junior has long heard that the Yanyang Holy Land is the Dominator of Shengyang Prefecture, with experts as numerous as clouds and a deep heritage!"

"Therefore, when I left my hometown this time, I actually planned to take a flying boat to the Yanyang Holy Land to see if I could be fortunate enough to pass the assessment and join as a Disciple."

At this point, Lin Mo appropriately showed a bitter smile.

"Unfortunately, man proposes, but God disposes."

"I didn't expect that as soon as I came out, I would encounter such a major event as the Demon Race invasion, causing all flying boat routes to be suspended."

"I am currently worrying about this, not knowing what to do, and have no choice but to stay here temporarily."

Lin Mo's words were spoken with deep feeling, his regret palpable.

But to Fierce Sword King's ears, this was no different from the most beautiful celestial music in the world!

Even the smile on his face had become completely uncontrollable, blooming like a bright chrysanthemum!

"Hahaha!"

"So little friend was originally heading for my Yanyang Holy Land?!"

"Good! Fantastic!"

Fierce Sword King could no longer keep his composure. He stepped forward excitedly,

Grabbed Lin Mo's hand, and shook it vigorously, as if afraid he would run away.

"In that case, what are you worrying about flying boat suspensions for?!"

"No need to take a flying boat!"

"With little friend's Heaven-Defying Aptitude, joining my Yanyang Holy Land is my Holy Land's good fortune!"

"Rest assured!"

"Once I finish handling the post-war trivialities of Zhenyuan Pass, I will personally escort you to the Holy Land!"

It worked!

It really worked!

A peerless Prodigy who had awakened the Taiyin Sacred Body and bore four types of Sword Intent was actually recruited by him so easily?

He didn't even need to waste much breath?

This was too absurd!

Happiness came so suddenly that Fierce Sword King even felt it was a bit unreal, fearing it was all a dream.

"Then many thanks to Senior Yang!"

Seeing his goal achieved, and even getting a "private escort" from a King-ranked expert, Lin Mo was also in a great mood!

Well then, he finally didn't have to travel laboriously on his own!

And with this connection to Fierce Sword King, many things would likely be much more convenient once he entered the Holy Land.

"By the way, Senior Yang."

"Actually... I have a token here."

Although he had just revealed his background and origins,

That was, after all, just his side of the story. In a place with a strict hierarchy like the Holy Land, it was inevitable that someone would question him or even require a tedious background investigation.

But if he produced this token from the Yanyang Holy Land, it would greatly enhance his persuasiveness and save him countless troubles!

"Oh? A token?"

Fierce Sword King was slightly taken aback, feeling curious.

"Yes, this is it."

Without hesitation, Lin Mo directly brought out the sacred sun token, which was entirely crimson, with an ancient sun totem carved on the back...

...and a vigorous, powerful character for 'Sun' carved on the front!

"Senior, please take a look."

Fierce Sword King instinctively cast his gaze toward the token in Lin Mo's hand.

However.

The moment he clearly saw the appearance of that token, his face, which had been wearing a bright smile,

Suddenly froze!

Immediately following that, his pupils contracted violently, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying, revealing an unmaskable... shock and panic!