57: The Fifth Holy Maiden, the Mysterious Yin Sword Immortal, Yin Xinsu

Taiyi Holy Land, Ye Junshan, inside the Immortal Cave.

The First Holy Son, Ye Lingxiao, listened to the report from his follower with a furrowed brow.

"Lord Lingxiao, something has happened to the Seventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Saints. They have been imprisoned by the Grand Elders under various pretexts. Combined with the Seventeenth Saint who was eliminated before, the Holy Land has lost four Saints in just one month."

"Although Lord Lingxiao is innocent, the hearts of men are unpredictable, and a tall tree attracts the wind. We must be on our guard."

The follower said with deep concern, his words earnest.

But regarding such a major matter, as the First Holy Son, how could Ye Lingxiao not know the inside story?

These four were all spies planted by external Holy Lands. Now, the time was simply ripe for the Grand Elders to purge them.

It was only now that the time was right that they were finally rooted out.

Ye Lingxiao looked up at the follower reporting before him, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

"Ling Feng, how long have you been with this Saint?"

Hearing this, the follower named Ling Feng was also stunned, unable to figure out Ye Lingxiao's purpose.

"Reporting to the Saint, it has been five years."

Five years ago, when Ye Lingxiao first showed his brilliance and began his rise, he was one of the earliest followers.

"Five years. You can be considered one of the first group of people to follow me. Don't say I don't care about old times—go turn yourself in."

Ye Lingxiao's slightly squinted eyes revealed a sense of nostalgia as he continued.

Hearing this, Ling Feng was instantly struck as if by lightning, petrified on the spot.

"What?!"

"Saint, when did you find out?!"

He had never imagined that his identity would be exposed, let alone that Ye Lingxiao seemed to have known about it all along.

But there was no time left to think about such trivialities.

Now that his identity was exposed, the only thing left in his mind was to beg for mercy.

In this world, spies and agents likewise have no human rights. Killing them is of no consequence, and it is common for them to undergo soul searching and spirit refining after being discovered.

"Lord Lingxiao, spare my life! This subordinate was also forced by circumstances and has never done a single thing to harm the interests of the Holy Land..."

He kowtowed repeatedly to beg for mercy, his forehead instantly becoming a bloody mess and his frontal bone cracking.

Ye Lingxiao looked indifferently at this old friend who had accompanied him for five years and spoke calmly.

"Precisely because of that, I am giving you the chance to turn yourself in."

"Get out."

With a casual flick of his sleeve, Ling Feng was hit as if by a heavy blow and sent flying out.

Inside the palace, Ye Lingxiao did not care whether this follower lived or died. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Eastern Emperor Mountain, his eyes filled with ambition.

"Xu Jinhuan, your talent is indeed extraordinary, but I, Ye Lingxiao, am not lacking either."

"After you reach the Heavenly God Realm, I will defeat you fair and square and become the new number zero sequence!"

Many people said that Ye Lingxiao was the strongest First Holy Son in the history of the Taiyi Holy Land.

Some also said that Ye Lingxiao's position in the sequence was set in stone.

But only Ye Lingxiao himself knew.

From beginning to end, his eyes were only on the position of the number zero sequence!

He wanted to prove that he was the one who could suppress all enemies and lead the Taiyi Holy Land to its Peak!

...After speaking with the Old Ancestor, Xu Jinhuan took Fang Qingyao, Liu Changxi, and Su Zihan, The Three Women, and headed straight for the teleportation formation deep within the Holy Land.

However, just a few steps out of the Immortal Cave, a group of stooped, skeletal old men surrounded them.

The aura of these old men was strange, with thick Death Qi swirling around them as if they would wither away at any moment. Yet, within their bodies lay hidden a terrifying power that could shake the heavens, forcibly locking in their life force which was on the verge of dissipating.

They were the group of Grand Elders from the back mountain Forbidden Ground.

The moment these old fellows saw Xu Jinhuan, their eyes instantly lit up, and they became incredibly excited.

"As expected of the number zero sequence personally appointed by the Old Ancestor. You will surely lead the Holy Land to its Peak in the future. You must accept this Ten-Thousand-Year Heavenly Treasure Snow Ginseng!"

As he spoke, a bald old man had already stuffed a snow ginseng, which was entirely translucent white and emitting a misty treasure light, into Xu Jinhuan's hand with a firm attitude that brooked no refusal.

"And me. This is an Unknown Strange Metal I obtained while traveling through other Dao Provinces in the past. It cannot be drowned by water nor burned by fire, and it is incredibly hard. It is an excellent Materials for forging an Emperor Weapon, and I give it to you!"

Another old man followed closely behind, handing over a palm-sized piece of strange metal that shimmered with radiant light.

Even when Xu Jinhuan activated his Heavy Pupils, he could not see the internal structure of the metal.

"Sequence Xu, this is the Heavenly Heart Holy Soul Treasure Pill that I spent eighty-one years refining. It can not only strengthen the Divine Soul but also condense the Heavenly Heart and transform the Physical Body. Even if you don't need it yourself, you can give it to someone else!"

"I have a Divine Ability here called the Star-Shattering Divine Fist, which can destroy stars..."

For a time, treasure light filled the sky as Medicinal Pills, Ores, Cultivation Techniques, and Divine Ability were continuously stuffed into Xu Jinhuan's hands, piling up into a small mountain.

Such a scene left him stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the favor.

But after thinking carefully, he understood the reason behind it.

It was likely that when he made his Breakthrough earlier, it triggered the Great Dao Heavenly Sound, which brought a great Opportunity to these old men. Calculating it, they owed him a favor.

That was why they were so excited and came to repay the debt of gratitude.

"Thank you, Grand Elders, for your kind favor. Jinhuan is deeply grateful!"

Xu Jinhuan put the massive amount of treasures into his storage space and bowed with his hands clasped to express his thanks.

Seeing that all the gifts had been accepted, the old men felt relieved. They all grinned and laughed before dispersing.

Some went back to seclusion, some to seek a Breakthrough, and those whose coffin lids had been pried open had to cover them up again; everyone had their own things to do.

In an instant, only Xu Jinhuan and the other three were left in place.

After seeing off the Grand Elders, Xu Jinhuan headed straight for the Holy Land's cross-province teleportation formation.

Although the Lotus Splendor Dao Province was adjacent to the Giant Deer Dao Province, the distance between them was still very far. Driving a flying boat there would likely take several months in the sky.

Even though there is no sense of time in cultivation, one cannot waste time like this.

To his surprise, however, there was another woman at the teleportation formation heading to the Lotus Splendor Dao Province.

She was dressed in a light pink silk dress, walking with the grace of a willow in the wind. Her skin was as lustrous as congealed fat and as white as frost and snow. Her features were like a painting, with the corners of her eyes slightly upturned, carrying a naturally enchanting charm. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, tied up with only a simple jade hairpin, exuding a heroic spirit.

Her face was even more beautiful, enough to cause the downfall of nations, not trailing behind Liu Changxi or Fang Qingyao in the slightest.

More importantly, she possessed a strong sense of self-confidence and a more powerful aura. Taken together, she was even superior to the other two women.

[Ding! A beauty who meets the conditions has been detected. Please sign-in after contacting and communicating with her!]

As expected, the familiar mechanical prompt sounded directly in his mind.

But before Xu Jinhuan could do anything.

The other party's eyes lit up, and she walked up, very familiar with him.

"Greetings, Sequence Xu."

"Hahaha, I've long heard that Sequence Xu is good-looking, and now that I see the Immortal Master in person, you are indeed handsome beyond compare, like an Immortal who has strayed into the mortal world."

The barrage of praise made Xu Jinhuan feel a bit embarrassed.

"May I ask who this Senior Sister is..."

Since the other party had praised him so much, it would be quite impolite if he didn't even know her name.

Indeed, it was a bit rude... It was Liu Changxi who couldn't stand it and quickly reminded him.

"Young Master, this is the Holy Land's Fifth Saintess, the Xuan Yin Sword Immortal, Senior Sister Yin Xinsu."

Xu Jinhuan suddenly realized and finally knew the identity of the woman before him.

Yin Xinsu, the number one in the Dao of the sword among the younger generation of the Taiyi Holy Land.

Legend has it that she was born holding a sword and possessed an innate Clear Sword Heart. At her birth, ten thousand swords hummed within a radius of a thousand miles, and her talent was peerless.

Currently, she was only at the fifth level of the Divine Spirit Realm, yet the profound yin sword in her hand had already slain Heavenly Gods multiple times.

Moreover, she was the youngest among the top ten Saints and Saintesses, half a month younger than even Ye Lingxiao.

Therefore, she was also considered by many Elders and Disciples to be one of the Prodigies most likely to become a sequence among the younger generation.

Xu Jinhuan didn't expect that she would appear here.

"Ahem, Junior Sister Liu, don't say that. With these small arms and thin legs of mine, I can't live up to the title of 'Sword Immortal'."

Upon having her identity revealed by Liu Changxi and being called the "Xuan Yin Sword Immortal," Yin Xinsu's pretty face instantly turned a bit rosy. Being praised in such a chuunibyou manner made her feel a little embarrassed as well.

"Sequence Xu, are you also going to the Lotus Splendor Dao Province?"

Yin Xinsu quickly changed the subject.

"Yes, I want to see the newly unearthed Great Emperor Scripture stone carvings at the Red Lotus Sea."

Xu Jinhuan nodded; there was nothing to hide about this matter.

"Is that so? What a coincidence, I'm going there too!"

Yin Xinsu was overjoyed and suddenly jumped up, hugging Xu Jinhuan, which made Liu Changxi and Su Zihan behind him grit their teeth.

This Senior Sister Yin has no sense of boundaries, getting so intimate just after meeting.

I've been with the Young Master/Sequence Xu for so long and haven't been this shameless!

Only Fang Qingyao felt nothing.

Because when they were in front of the mirror before, she had experienced even more intimate contact... Even Xu Jinhuan himself was a bit surprised.

I don't think I knew her before... And this Senior Sister Yin's talent doesn't seem that great; small hills on a great plain, it's a bit hard on the head, and the children will likely be malnourished in the future.

How can such a beautiful woman be so meager... Xu Jinhuan couldn't quite figure it out.

Sensing that the atmosphere was not right, Yin Xinsu belatedly and reluctantly let go of Xu Jinhuan.

"Sorry, I was too excited and got a bit carried away."

"Sequence Xu is just too good-looking. I am naturally someone who has no resistance to good-looking people and can't help but want to get close."

As she spoke, she seemed afraid that Xu Jinhuan would misunderstand and think she was a loose woman.

"Sequence Xu, rest assured, before seeing you, I have absolutely never had this kind of feeling for any man!"

It would have been better if she hadn't explained; with this explanation, Liu Changxi and Su Zihan gritted their teeth even harder.

You woman, you're not even acting anymore!

You're clearly here to seduce the Young Master/Lord sequence!

Pah! Fox Spirit!

Only Fang Qingyao had no hint of jealousy in her eyes, only a longing for a Cellmate.

The Master's strength and stats were simply too exaggerated; she really couldn't take it anymore... "It's fine, Senior Sister Yin, just exercise some restraint next time."

Xu Jinhuan didn't really mind and directly agreed to the other party's invitation to travel together.

"In a foreign land, Jinhuan is unfamiliar with the place and people. Being able to receive Senior Sister Yin's care would naturally be for the best."

Are you kidding? If I don't travel with her, how can I have in-depth communication and sign-in?

"Hehe, leave it to me!"

"Isn't it just the Red Lotus Sea? This young lady is very familiar with it!"

Yin Xinsu smiled with a clenched fist, full of confidence.

Xu Jinhuan wanted to say something more, but the light of the teleportation formation beneath his feet had already lit up, and the surrounding scenery underwent a sudden change.

The five of them had already fallen into an extremely distorted dimension.

Time and space, at this moment, were like a tangled mess, dancing wildly in the unknown world outside the teleportation formation.

After an unknown amount of time, the land finally returned beneath their feet, and the five of them finally felt the sensation of standing on solid ground.