324: Straight to the point

“May I ask, Fellow Daoist?”

Since Lin Xiao had started, Mulan naturally took over the conversation. She didn't immediately state her position but asked a question in return.

“What do you think about this matter?”

“Unification.”

As soon as Mulan finished speaking, Lin Xiao gave his answer without any hesitation. Then, looking at the two people whose expressions subtly changed, he smiled and said,

“I’ve never been too fond of this fragmented feeling.”

“…”

Hearing this, the two naturally understood Lin Xiao’s meaning. He was being straightforward, directly stating his intention to annex this continent.

Although they had anticipated it, this still made their expressions turn solemn. The previously relaxed atmosphere instantly became subtle again.

“Fellow Daoists, there’s no need for this.”

Lin Xiao seemed oblivious to this atmosphere. While using his hand to pour tea for them with spiritual power, he smiled and said,

“I’m merely speaking the truth. You both know it’s only a matter of time.”

As soon as Lin Xiao finished speaking, Jin Buhuan let out a long breath and sighed softly.

“Indeed…”

Although from a subjective perspective, Wuji Palace’s intentions were undoubtedly standing against all the forces of the Profound Sword Continent.

But if one looked from Wuji Palace’s side, they would find that they could only do this. With strength surpassing all others, there were only two choices.

One was to be attacked by all forces under their collective hostility, and the second was to turn around and be an enemy to all forces, which had to be built upon strength.

And the current Wuji Palace truly possessed this strength. Putting aside other things, Lin Xiao alone was enough to contend with an army of thousands, no, even more exaggerated.

Thinking of this, Jin Buhuan couldn't help but look up at the person sitting at the head of the table. After a moment of hesitation, he couldn't help but speak.

“Palace Master Lin, with your strength, unifying this realm is by no means difficult, but why…”

Jin Buhuan didn’t finish the rest of his words, but the other two understood his meaning.

Mulan also put down her teacup, her face showing a hint of curiosity.

She was also curious about this question. Not just them, but countless people outside were also pondering this issue, with various theories and explanations.

After all, the strength Lin Xiao had displayed, whether it was tearing apart Heavenly Tribulation with his bare hands or shattering plains with a stick, all clearly surpassed the other two Ninth Realm cultivators, seemingly coming from a higher level of power.

However, it had been several years since the Profound Sword Continent and the Heavenly Profound Continent connected, yet during this period, Lin Xiao had rarely personally taken action. Even the few times he did, it seemed to be only when someone from Wuji Palace was threatened.

This also led to external speculation about whether there were any restrictions on Lin Xiao’s actions, which was why he acted this way.

After all, everyone believed that if his power were used for outward expansion, the Profound Sword Continent would be completely transformed in less than three days.

This was even with Lin Xiao holding back. If he fought like he did last time in the snowy plains, without regard for casualties, one day would be more than enough.

Although Wuji Palace had recently entered the Black Domain, all the issues were resolved by Lin Xiao’s Disciples and Elders.

Therefore, since the conversation had reached this point today, Jin Buhuan also took the opportunity to bring up this question, hoping to find out why Lin Xiao rarely took action.

“Uh… about that.”

Under the gaze of the two, Lin Xiao first unhurriedly took a sip of tea, then slowly began to speak.

“How do you two find my Disciples?”

“Hmm?”

Seeing Lin Xiao suddenly bring up a completely unrelated topic, the two were a bit puzzled but still went along with it.

“They are all Geniuses with extraordinary Aptitude, blessed with great Luck. Wuji Palace…”

Both of them offered a few words of praise, and they truly had no intention of flattery with these compliments.

After all, the Aptitude of his Disciples was evident; they were truly excellent. Any one of them, when singled out, was a Genius comparable to themselves in their youth, or even superior.

This was another key reason why the world feared Wuji Palace.

For a force, besides the contemporary leader needing to be powerful, the younger generation also needed to be equally outstanding, capable of taking on important responsibilities at critical moments.

And any one of Lin Xiao’s Disciples seemed capable of shouldering heavy burdens. Even they couldn't help but envy where the former had found so many excellent Disciples.

“Fellow Daoist has a Wisdom Eye.”

Facing their praise, the smile on Lin Xiao’s lips grew even wider, and then he slowly spoke.

“But as you both know, talent is only one aspect. Only through true tempering can one achieve something.

When I was in the Heavenly Profound Continent, I impulsively leveled all the mountains, which led to the children losing their targets for experience.

Although they are already Great Sages and Quasi-Emperors, they are still somewhat distant from us. Simply cultivating behind closed doors won't do.

I connected the Heavenly Profound Continent and the Profound Sword Continent precisely for this reason.”

“…”

Upon hearing this, Mulan and the other person were stunned for a moment, then their expressions instantly became wonderful. The vast courtyard also fell silent, with only the tea vapor in the cup seemingly unaffected, slowly drifting towards the sky.