38: Sword God Wang Changhe

In front of the bustling gates of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Young martial artists from all over the Yanshan Kingdom gathered here.

They had all received reliable news.

The Qingyang Sect had actually changed its name to Heavenly Dao Sect, widely recruiting heroes from all over the world; anyone who reached the Spirit Roaming Realm could come and sign up.

In an inconspicuous corner.

Tao Qian stood tall, stretching his neck and looking around, hoping to find the person he wanted to see.

Ever since his last parting with Lin Mu in Yunzhou City.

Tao Qian returned to his family and received focused cultivation.

Through the spirit stones Lin Mu gifted him, he broke through to the fifth heaven of the Spirit Roaming Realm, a terrifying display of talent.

When he learned that the Yanshan Kingdom's number one sect had changed its name to Heavenly Dao Sect and widely opened its gates to recruit disciples, he rushed here without stopping.

Tao Qian looked for a long time but didn't see Lin Mu's figure.

He couldn't help but feel a bit disheartened.

Just as he was about to sit down and cultivate, he suddenly heard someone nearby mention Lin Mu's name.

"Xiao Qi, do you think Young Master Lin really became the sect master of the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

"It shouldn't be false. This news was personally released by Yun Feiyang, the former sect master of the Qingyang Sect."

The man who had initially asked the question said with a face full of reverence, "So Young Master Lin is truly such a formidable figure."

The speaker was none other than Cui Hao, who had previously drawn his sword to help Lin Mu when he encountered injustice on the road.

"This is good news for our Cui Family. Our Cui Family owes its current standing in Yunzhou City entirely to Young Master Lin."

Xiao Qi said with a similarly reverent expression.

"From now on, when we are in the Heavenly Dao Sect, we must also be careful with our words and actions, especially when it comes to matters concerning Young Master Lin. We must keep our mouths shut."

Xiao Qi, still uneasy, continued to caution Cui Hao... Tao Qian, hearing this, expressed his deep agreement.

After a long silence, he murmured, "Yes, with my current abilities, how can I help Young Master Lin?"

"I must wait until I am strong enough before appearing before him, not grovel like this."

As Tao Qian prepared to sit down and cultivate again, the crowd suddenly stirred.

Everyone moved from all directions towards the main gate.

Only to see someone speaking on the high platform.

"Thank you all for thinking highly of my Heavenly Dao Sect and traveling thousands of miles to be here.

"This old man will not say much. All those whose cultivation has reached the Spirit Roaming Realm will be directly admitted as inner disciples. Those who have not reached the Spirit Roaming Realm will be tested for bone structure and talent later, and the best will be admitted as outer disciples."

As soon as the Grand Elder finished speaking, disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect stepped forward to register those who had reached the Spirit Roaming Realm.

Lin Mu had already arrived at the sect gate with Xu Liying at this time. He did not fly into the sect but stood at a distance, watching.

"The reputation of the Qingyang Sect as the number one sect is indeed tempting. No less than a hundred young talents in the Spirit Roaming Realm have come," Xu Liying said with slight surprise.

"It's not bad, but I don't know what Yun Feiyang is up to, actually pushing me into the position of sect master," Lin Mu frowned slightly.

Xu Liying looked at Lin Mu intently and slowly said, "Big Brother Lin, I will bid you farewell here. If you have time another day, remember to visit me."

"Since you want to leave, I won't force you to stay. I was the one who brought you to the Qingyang Sect that day, and today, if you want to leave, I will certainly see you back."

Lin Mu's tone was beyond doubt.

Xu Liying originally wanted to refuse, but the words caught in her throat. It would be good to spend a little more time with Lin Mu.

"Then I'll trouble Big Brother Lin."

Lin Mu glanced at the bustling entrance ceremony again, put his arm around Xu Liying, and soared towards the Imperial Capital.

Just over ten miles out of the sect, Lin Mu saw a figure flying towards them in the distance.

The figure was very fast. Before it even got close, Xu Liying exclaimed, "Senior Brother?"

The figure stopped upon hearing the call. "Xiao Ying, why are you here! Who is this man?"

The newcomer was first surprised, then looked at Lin Mu warily as he asked Xu Liying.

"Senior Brother, I know I was wrong; I shouldn't have snuck out. This is Big Brother Lin. I was almost in danger, and Big Brother Lin saved me."

As Xu Liying introduced Lin Mu, Lin Mu also looked at Xu Liying's Senior Brother.

The Shadowless Divine Sword, Wang Changhe!

Wang Changhe's appearance didn't resemble a swordsman; he looked more like a poor scholar.

His refined demeanor, coupled with coarse linen clothes.

If not for the long sword on his back, it would be hard to associate him with a generation's Sword God who shook the Yanshan Kingdom.

Hearing Xu Liying call Lin Mu "Big Brother Lin" with a hint of ambiguity.

Wang Changhe's eyes flashed with cold light, and the long sword on his back hummed, appearing in his hand.

"Big Brother Lin? Lin Mu of the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

Wang Changhe asked tentatively.

"I didn't expect to be so famous that even the dignified Sword God knows my name," Lin Mu said indifferently.

Wang Changhe, hearing Lin Mu's affirmative answer, took out his wine gourd and took a swig.

"It's killing two birds with one stone; I don't have to go to the Heavenly Dao Sect to find you anymore."

Lin Mu was a bit puzzled by this.

He had originally thought Wang Changhe had come for Xu Liying.

But listening to his words, it seemed he had come for him.

"Looking for me? For what?"

"To get something from you."

Lin Mu seemed to know his purpose, but he still deliberately asked, "What thing?"

Wang Changhe put away his lazy demeanor and said with a solemn expression, "The thing you snatched from someone else, or... your head."

Xu Liying, hearing that her Senior Brother had come to cause trouble for Lin Mu, said anxiously,

"Senior Brother, what are you doing? Big Brother Lin is my savior. I won't allow you to harm Big Brother Lin."

Wang Changhe looked at this pampered girl with a headache, and his tone softened immediately.

"As long as he hands over the item he snatched from Princess Tianning, I can promise you I won't kill him."

Wang Changhe saw that Xu Liying was still about to plead, then continued,

"Once this matter is done, Senior Brother will no longer owe anyone, and then we can return to Luocheng Mountain."

Xu Liying was stunned by these words.

Although she didn't know why Senior Brother always helped the Third Prince.

But she could feel that Senior Brother actually hated the Third Prince very much.

It was just that he had a handle on him and had no choice but to do so.

Now that there was this opportunity to get rid of the Third Prince and return to Luocheng Mountain to live a free and unconstrained life, she also wanted to help her Senior Brother achieve it.

Xu Liying turned around and looked at Lin Mu with some difficulty, hesitated for a moment, and then bravely said,

"Big Brother Lin, if that item isn't particularly important to you, can you give it to my Senior Brother? I can exchange anything for it, even my life."

"If it were anything else, perhaps I would give it to him out of respect for you, but that item is extremely important to me. Anyone who tries to covet it must die."

Lin Mu said unceremoniously.

For a moment, Xu Liying was in a dilemma.

She didn't want to see the two most important people in her life fight to the death.

"Xiao Ying."

This was the first time Lin Mu had called her that.

"You don't need to be conflicted. I once told you that everyone has their own path, and some things are not within your power to change."

Wang Changhe also saw that Xu Liying seemed to have special feelings for Lin Mu.

So he tried to give Lin Mu another chance to choose.

"Some things are not yours; you ultimately cannot protect them.

"I originally had no grievances with you, but I was entrusted by someone. Since you saved Xiao Ying, I will give you another chance to choose."

"Hand over the item and leave the Yanshan Kingdom, and I can spare your life."

"Otherwise..."