14: Shadow Sword Technique

Not far from the Sect entrance, ten Senior Disciples stood ready, each holding a wooden sword.

Their formation was meticulously arranged, forming a battle array.

For Lin Wanqing to enter the Lingxiao Sect, she first had to Breakthrough this sword array.

Of course, the Senior Disciples would not strike to kill; it was merely a test.

Lin Wanqing also didn't need to defeat them; she only needed to break out of the sword array.

Upon seeing Lin Wanqing appear, the attention of the Seven Peak Masters was immediately drawn.

"Oh my, the first one to arrive this time is actually a girl!"

"Reaching the peak in six hours is quite good. It's a pity she couldn't surpass Lin Xu."

"Not everyone is as Heaven-Defying as Lin Xu; we should be content."

"Strange, why doesn't she have any bloodstains on her? Did she not fight any Yao Beasts?"

"Alright, let's see her performance."

Upon seeing the sword array, Lin Wanqing frowned slightly, instantly understanding the rules of the final test.

She then picked up a wooden sword from the weapon rack and stepped into the sword array.

"Greetings, Senior Brothers! This Junior, Lin Wanqing, requests your guidance!"

The leader chuckled, "Lin Wanqing? What a beautiful name! To be the first to reach the mountaintop, Junior Sister Wanqing's strength should not be underestimated. However, we won't go easy on you."

"There's no need for Senior Brothers to go easy."

"Well said, take this!"

The ten Disciples moved, simultaneously brandishing their swords, forming a dense sword net that rushed towards Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing showed no fear, unleashing the 《Frost Moon Sword Art》 to meet them head-on.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Wanqing, enduring the attacks of the Disciples, stepped out of the sword array.

Behind her, four Senior Disciples lay on the ground, and the other standing Disciples all had bruises.

The Seven Peak Masters' eyes were wide with astonishment.

"This girl is simply a Sword Dao Genius!"

"In the past, other new Disciples would try their best to endure the attacks to pass the array, but she directly broke through the sword array."

"Her Sword Dao attainments are probably not inferior to Lin Xu's back then."

Lin Wanqing walked into the Sect, and the Seven Peak Masters all looked at her with doting eyes.

"Lin Wanqing, are you willing to join my Tongtian Peak? I can give you a Xuan Rank Martial Skill scroll."

"Lin Wanqing, are you willing to join my Wind Returning Peak? I can personally guide you in Cultivation every day."

... All Seven Peak Masters spoke up to win over Lin Wanqing, offering one generous condition after another, even engaging in some fierce competition.

Lin Wanqing was also a bit dumbfounded.

She hadn't expected to be so sought after, with the Seven Peak Masters actually vying for her.

So, which one should she choose?

Lin Wanqing hesitated for a moment.

The Spirit Sword Peak Revered Master shouted, "All of you, shut up! Can't you see this little girl uses a sword? Only by joining my Spirit Sword Peak can she receive the best guidance."

At his words, the other Peak Revered Masters fell silent.

Because Yi Hong spoke the truth.

Spirit Sword Peak, true to its name, specializes in training swordsmen.

Yi Hong had even nurtured a Genius youth like Lin Xu, indeed making him the most competitive.

Lin Qingzhu, the Little Bamboo Peak Revered Master, who had been silent, spoke up, "Yi Hong is right, Lin Wanqing, you are indeed most suited for Spirit Sword Peak. The decision is yours to make."

Lin Wanqing pondered for a moment, then performed the Disciple's bow to Yi Hong, solemnly saying, "This Junior, Lin Wanqing, greets Revered Master!"

Since she had made her choice, the other Peak Revered Masters no longer spoke, only sighing silently.

After Lin Wanqing, others continuously reached the peak.

On the other side, Lu Xingchen also reached the end of the path.

Inside was a stone chamber, with a spirit sword embedded in the center of the stone wall.

The sword body was purplish-black, with esoteric patterns, clearly not an ordinary item.

He'd found a treasure!

Lu Xingchen's heart filled with joy, and he immediately stepped forward to pull out the sword.

As his right hand touched the sword body, a grayish-white figure appeared before him.

Lu Xingchen was startled, immediately retreating and taking out the dagger his father had given him.

"Who are you?"

The grayish-white old man laughed, "Hahaha, young friend, there's no need to be nervous. I am merely a remnant soul. The reason I still linger in this world is that I have one unfulfilled obsession."

Lu Xingchen looked at the old man's head; indeed, the words "remnant soul" were displayed, and his Realm was only Martial Artist.

He posed no threat to him.

Only then did he relax, "Junior Lu Xingchen, may I ask, Senior, what is your wish? Perhaps this Junior can help."

The grayish-white old man laughed, "My name is Fu Xin, the former Spirit Sword Peak Revered Master of the Lingxiao Sect. My unfulfilled wish is to find a successor for my Shadow Sword Art."

"Young man, since we are fated, are you willing to learn my Shadow Sword Art?"

Lu Xingchen felt a bit excited.

Why refuse something given for free?

But he still had some reservations.

"May I ask, Senior, what Rank of Martial Skill is your Shadow Sword Art?"

"You brat, you're getting picky, aren't you? My Shadow Sword Art is of xuan rank intermediate grade. How about it, do you want to learn it?"

"Yes! Of course, I do!"

The old man no longer wasted words, pointing a finger at Lu Xingchen's glabella, and the information of the Shadow Sword Art flooded into Lu Xingchen's mind.

Lu Xingchen couldn't help but sigh softly; this Fu Xin was indeed an oddball.

Besides containing fierce offensive techniques, the Shadow Sword Art also had a very interesting move.

As long as the accompanying shadow sword scabbard was thrown, the user could instantly teleport to the scabbard's location.

There was no distance limit; one could teleport as far as the scabbard could fly.

After imparting the Martial Skill, the old man's figure began to dim.

"Young man, since you've received my favor, you must also help me with one thing."

"Senior, please speak!" Lu Xingchen said solemnly.

"I hope that one day you can help me defeat the successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art."

"I have placed a Seal on the shadow sword; as long as you can defeat the successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art, the Rank of the shadow sword and the Martial Skill will be upgraded to profound grade high-rank."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned.

Indeed, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

However, since he had received such a great benefit, helping Fu Xin with one task was only natural.

The successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art, huh?

Sooner or later, we'll have to cross paths!

Lu Xingchen bowed again, "This Junior will do my best."

Hearing this, Fu Xin's face showed a relaxed expression, and his remnant soul slowly disappeared into the stone chamber.

【Congratulations, host, you have received a mission: The Battle of Dual Swords!】

【Requirement: Defeat the successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art. Mission Reward: The Rank of Shadow Sword Art and the shadow sword will be upgraded to profound grade high-rank.】

Lu Xingchen pulled the shadow sword from the stone wall, stored it in his Storage Ring, and then ran quickly out of the stone chamber.

A xuan rank intermediate Martial Skill was definitely uncommon even in the Lingxiao Sect; it should be sufficient for a short period.

There was no need to rush to find the successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art.

The most pressing matter was to pass the new Disciple assessment!