271: Senior Sister

“Some say he encountered a powerful enemy and has fallen. But others say he has begun to Cultivate in seclusion and is about to Breakthrough to the Saint Realm. However, the true news is unknown to anyone, not even our Book Sword Vengeance Sect.”

“After Jiang Taishen left, his Senior Disciple Liu Ruyan took over as Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, while Li Changbai and Xu Qing served as Elders to assist her. The three Senior Brothers and Sisters have managed Lingyun Sect in an orderly manner, and no one dares to easily offend it.”

“Alright, I’ve finished my news. Lu Dazhuang, we’ll meet again!”

With that, Li Three quietly rose and disappeared into the crowd.

Lu Xingchen stroked his teacup, lost in thought.

He believed in his teacher’s strength and that he would not be easily killed by a powerful enemy.

Considering their encounter two years ago, he should be traveling the continent, seeking an opportunity to Breakthrough to the Saint Realm.

However, since his teacher wasn't around, should he still go to Lingyun Sect?

After a moment of thought, Lu Xingchen still chose to go to Lingyun Sect.

If he could rely on a top Eighth-Rank Sect, he could obtain a large amount of Cultivation resources and have a backing.

What's more, Senior Sister Liu Ruyan’s Soul Power had already Breakthrough to the Heavenly Realm, so guiding him in Cultivation shouldn't be a problem.

Without further ado, Lu Xingchen rose from his seat, called Yun Li, who was guarding outside the door, and together they walked towards the Mountain Gate of Lingyun Sect.

Outside Wangshu City, there was a vast mountain range, and the Mountain Gate of Lingyun Sect was situated within it.

Besides Lingyun Sect, there were several other Sects in the Wangshu Mountain Range.

This was also a traditional choice for Sect locations: built against mountains, cheap land, and convenient for Disciples to go out for experience.

Lu Xingchen had a map given by Li Three, and with it, he easily arrived at the Mountain Gate of Lingyun Sect.

How should he describe it?

The Mountain Gate was clean and simple, without a magnificent feel, giving people a sense of plainness and restraint.

This also aligned with Jiang Taishen's style of conduct.

What surprised Lu Xingchen was that there were only two young Disciples guarding the Mountain Gate, but their Realms were both at Martial King.

This wasn't the main point; more importantly, their Soul Powers had both Breakthrough to the Spirit Realm!

It seemed the news Li Three gave was true: although Lingyun Sect had few people, its Disciples were all elites, of very high quality!

Seeing Lu Xingchen and Yun Li approach, the two Lingyun Sect Disciples were also very polite, without the arrogance of the Mountain Gate Disciples when he first went to Cangxuan Sect.

The two Lingyun Sect Disciples cupped their hands in greeting to Lu Xingchen and said in a deep voice, “Greetings, Fellow Daoists. This is the location of Lingyun Sect’s Mountain Gate. Do the two Fellow Daoists have any important business at Lingyun Sect?”

Xiao You was not with Lu Xingchen but was staying in his mount space to Cultivate.

He didn't want to participate in Lu Xingchen's social interactions, and he felt pressure from You Potian, so he was determined to Cultivate with all his might.

Hearing their tone, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

The Disciples of Lingyun Sect were of very good quality; it seemed Senior Sister was managing well.

For a moment, Lu Xingchen developed a hint of goodwill towards this Senior Sister he had never met.

Lu Xingchen didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: “Greetings, two Fellow Daoists! I am the Old Sect Master’s fourth Personal Disciple, whom he took in during his travels. Now that my family matters are settled, as per our agreement, I have specifically come to Lingyun Sect to pay my respects to the Sect Master, who is also my Senior Sister.”

Upon hearing this, the two Disciples were greatly surprised.

“What? The Old Sect Master hasn’t died yet and still has the leisure to recruit Disciples?”

“Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name? Please show proof of being a Personal Disciple. If you dare to speak falsely, our Lingyun Sect will not let you off lightly!”

“My name is Lu Dazhuang.”

“Word Spirit, Dustless Land!”

Lu Xingchen let out a low shout, and a barrier immediately appeared around his body.

He deliberately compressed the range of the “Dustless Land,” maintaining it only within a three-meter radius, so as not to harm the two Disciples.

After all, they were all his own people.

The two Disciples reached out and touched the colorless barrier, then exclaimed in surprise.

“It is indeed Word Spirit Power!”

“I’ve heard of this Dustless Land; it’s very difficult to learn. Even in Lingyun Sect, only a few people can master it.”

“Anyone who can unleash ‘Dustless Land,’ even if not the Old Sect Master’s Personal Disciple, must hold a considerable position within Lingyun Sect!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “May I ask if the two Fellow Daoists can report this to the Sect Master?”

Both of them bowed to Lu Xingchen, and one of them said with a smile, “Greetings, Junior Martial Uncle Lu! Being able to activate ‘Dustless Land’ already qualifies you to meet the Sect Master, and Junior Martial Uncle Lu has no reason to lie. We will immediately report to the Sect Master and ask her to come and meet you!”

Immediately, one Lingyun Sect Disciple spread his Dou Qi Wings and flew towards the depths of Lingyun Sect, presumably to inform Liu Ruyan.

Lu Xingchen and Yun Li, meanwhile, followed the other Disciple towards the reception hall.

At the same time, two new Disciples arrived at the Mountain Gate, continuing to shoulder the responsibility of guarding it.

Lu Xingchen did not want to expose his identity in front of his three Senior Brothers and Sisters.

Because the title of “God of War” was a double-edged sword; it could both enhance Lingyun Sect’s prestige and bring endless trouble to Lingyun Sect.

And Lu Xingchen had always been a person who disliked trouble, so he didn't want to do anything unnecessary.

He would interact with them under the identity of “Lu Dazhuang”; it would not be too late to reveal his true identity when his teacher returned!

After half an hour, the three arrived at the reception hall. A Disciple of Lingyun Sect brewed a pot of tea for Lu Xingchen, then waited at his side.

Lu Xingchen raised the teacup, took a light sip, then nodded slightly.

Although the taste of this tea was not as rich as dragon green tea, it had a delicate fragrance and a unique flavor.

It seemed the other party had not been perfunctory but had brought out good stuff.

After waiting in the reception hall for half an hour, a woman dressed in a long green dress hurried in.

She possessed a beauty that could captivate the world, alluring and enchanting. However, her chest was unremarkable, no different from a man's.

This extreme contrast made Lu Xingchen raise an eyebrow slightly.

The woman in the long dress went straight to the point: “You are Lu Dazhuang, right? How do you prove that you are the teacher’s Personal Disciple?”

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands in greeting to Liu Ruyan and said softly, “Greetings, Senior Sister! Senior Sister, please see!”

“Word Spirit, Dustless Land!”

The scene at the Mountain Gate replayed.

Liu Ruyan’s expression changed, and joy emerged in her heart.

The difficulty of learning “Dustless Land” was quite high; in the entire Lingyun Sect, only a few Saints and nine Peak Masters had learned it.

And these people were absolutely loyal to Lingyun Sect, making it almost impossible for the Word Spirit Cultivation method to be leaked.

Even if they did leak it, the chances of outsiders learning it were extremely small.

This was enough to prove that Lu Dazhuang was, in all likelihood, the teacher’s Personal Disciple.

But Liu Ruyan was still not at ease and said in a deep voice, “I need more evidence.”