20: Go to Sword-Seeking Mountain and retrieve the sword!

"I don't think that's necessary!"

"You are a dignified Sect Old Ancestor, why are you still testing your talent!"

However, Lin Chen only complained in his heart.

"Old Ancestor, go ahead and test!"

Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Good!"

Li Tiangang also laughed.

However, after he finished the test, he could no longer smile.

His face was pulled longer than a donkey's!

He, a dignified Peak Great Emperor and the founding Old Ancestor of the Wending Sect, only managed to make it ring seven times!

He wasn't even as good as the Sect Master's Disciple!

"Sect Master, this old man has some urgent business to attend to, I'll take my leave first!"

Li Tiangang looked embarrassed and quickly found an excuse to depart.

"Thank you for the hospitality, Sect Master Lin, we should be going as well."

Jiang Xue, Lu Nanzi, and the others also bid their farewells.

This trip to the Wending Sect had truly opened their eyes.

They finally understood why Lin Chen was willing to take Xiao Bufan as a Personal Disciple even though he clearly had Ultimate Trash Talent.

Even more terrifying was—

Lin Chen's talent!

Unprecedented throughout the ages!

It probably wouldn't be long before the Wending Sect birthed an existence that would crush the current generation!

This matter was of great importance; they had to hurry back and notify their respective Sects!

Lin Chen did not try too hard to make them stay.

From now on, the name of the Wending Sect would surely resound throughout the entire Cangxuan Realm, and he needed to improve the Wending Sect's strength as quickly as possible.

Lin Chen took out something and threw it toward the back mountain.

"Rumble—"

A massive sound echoed within the Wending Sect for a long time.

Only after a long while did it finally subside.

A high mountain whose Peak could not be seen appeared out of thin air, standing tall in the back mountain of the Wending Sect.

"Revered Master, this is?"

Shi Tian and Xiao Bufan both gaped in surprise.

"Sword Inquiry Mountain."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Countless precious swords are hidden within this mountain; those destined may obtain them! Every Disciple has one chance in their lifetime to climb this mountain. What kind of sword you can obtain depends on your fate."

"You two should go up and try as well!"

Hearing Lin Chen's words, both of them immediately showed expressions of joy.

Without hesitation, they both ascended Sword Inquiry Mountain.

A few days later.

Shi Tian came down.

He held a precious sword in his hand that was clearly no ordinary item.

"Revered Master, I obtained a High Grade Immortal Sword!"

Shi Tian was exceptionally excited.

"Huh?!"

Lin Chen was completely stunned.

He originally thought that Sword Inquiry Mountain would at most have High Grade Magic Treasures and no Immortal Treasures.

But he didn't expect there to be not just an Immortal Treasure, but a High Grade Immortal Treasure!

Shi Tian's Supreme Indestructible Body primarily focused on physical strength and immortality, and he wasn't skilled in the Dao of the Sword, but even so, he received the recognition of a High Grade Immortal Sword.

This made Lin Chen a bit eager to try as well.

After a few more days, Xiao Bufan also came down.

He had reached the very Peak of Sword Inquiry Mountain.

"Revered Master, I obtained a High Grade Dao Sword!"

Xiao Bufan's words almost made Lin Chen jump up!

As expected of the Primal Sword Body!

Such talent was most suitable for cultivating the Dao of the Sword!

Thus, unsurprisingly, when Xiao Bufan walked up Sword Inquiry Mountain, all the precious swords hummed uncontrollably; they were excited to establish a mental connection with Xiao Bufan, wanting him to choose them.

But Xiao Bufan remained unmoved.

He ignored the advances of all the swords and walked all the way to the highest point.

There, seven Dao Swords were sealed.

The Seal, which had been silent for endless ages, developed cracks upon Xiao Bufan's arrival, which then spread like a spiderweb and shattered.

The pitch-black High Grade Dao Sword in the very center fell into Xiao Bufan's hand.

"Disciple, you've done very well!"

If Lin Chen could still remain calm when Shi Tian got the High Grade Immortal Sword just now...

Now that Xiao Bufan had obtained a High Grade Dao Sword, Lin Chen was a bit restless; he also wanted to go up and try.

However, at this moment, the System notification sound suddenly rang out—

[Sword Inquiry Mountain is prepared for the Disciples; the Host may not climb it!]

[Furthermore, the best sword on Sword Inquiry Mountain has already been taken by Xiao Bufan; the Host wouldn't even care for the other swords!]

Dammit, who says I don't care!

I do care!

Lin Chen grumbled inwardly.

Seemingly sensing Lin Chen's displeasure, the System's notification rang again—

[Better rewards will be waiting for the Host in the future; there is no need to compete with your Disciples for opportunities!]

"Fine..."

Lin Chen was somewhat unwilling.

But since the System had given a promise, he didn't say anything more.

The next day.

Xiao Bufan found Lin Chen: "Revered Master, I plan to go home for a few days and hope for Revered Master's permission! The news of me activating the Primal Sword Body hasn't been told to my Family yet. If my father knew, he would definitely be very happy!"

"You brat, you're missing your Yaner, aren't you!"

Li Keyan was betrothed to Xiao Bufan; the two families had once agreed that once Xiao Bufan joined a major Sect, the two would marry.

Now Xiao Bufan had activated his Primal Sword Body and joined the Wending Sect.

It was time to go back and fulfill the marriage contract with his Yaner.

"Nothing can be hidden from Revered Master!"

Xiao Bufan gave a sheepish smile and scratched his head.

"That's fine. Your Revered Master hasn't had much to do lately, so I'll accompany you back to the Xiao Family and have a cup of wedding wine while I'm at it!"

Lin Chen also smiled.

With his Revered Master personally accompanying him back, Xiao Bufan was naturally more than happy.

But he still had doubts and asked: "Would it delay Revered Master's cultivation too much?"

Cultivation?

Lin Chen had almost forgotten about cultivation.

With the System around, why the hell would I Cultivate!

"Cultivation is a long-term matter; there's no rush for these few days."

Lin Chen found a random excuse.

Afterward, the two set off for the Xiao Family... Eastern Domain, Long Province.

Lishui City.

"Family Head! Family Head! The Young Family Master is back!"

As soon as the Xiao Family's old butler saw Xiao Bufan, he hurriedly ran to report.

Not long after.

A middle-aged man with a full beard walked out quickly.

"Fan'er, it's really you!"

"Father!"

The two embraced and wept.

Ever since Xiao Bufan left with the Family's expectations to attend the Eastern Domain Disciple Recruitment Assembly in Tianxing City, Gu Province, there had been no news.

Since then, various rumors had been heard constantly.

For example, a Sect called the Wending Sect had appeared out of nowhere and was killing innocents indiscriminately.

Not only did they kill many Disciples of major Sects, but even many Elders were tragically murdered.

It was simply a devilish Sect!

Many major Sects and powers in the Eastern Domain could not swallow this insult and were preparing to unite and go to the Wending Sect to demand justice.

It was just that some of the Sects' Old Ancestors felt it was too dangerous.

They were not very willing to step forward.

That was why a great war hadn't broken out immediately, but the two top powers, the Heavenly Sword Sect and Xuanji Pavilion, had already agreed to intervene.

With these two top powers leading the way, it was estimated that it wouldn't be long before a full-scale war broke out.

And with Xiao Bufan having sent no news back, his life or death unknown, the entire Xiao Family was extremely worried... "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Xiao Family Head kept muttering, and only after a long while did he notice someone else standing behind Xiao Bufan. He asked in confusion, "This is?"

"I forgot to introduce him; this is my Revered Master!"

"The Sect Master of the Wending Sect, Lin Chen!"

"I have already joined the Wending Sect and become Revered Master's Personal Disciple!"

Xiao Bufan told him everything that had happened, point by point.

But these words, falling into the ears of the Xiao Family Head, were like a thunderclap, shocking him into a daze.

Primal Sword Body?

Above the Great Emperor level?

My son indeed has peerless talent; our Xiao Family will surely rise in the future!

Wait!

Wending Sect?

That Wending Sect that slaughtered wantonly at the exchange assembly and made an enemy of the entire Eastern Domain?

Fan'er actually became a Personal Disciple of the Wending Sect?

Doesn't that mean the Xiao Family is also tied to the same warship as the Wending Sect?

"This, this, this..."

The Xiao Family Head's expression was incredibly varied, shifting from extreme joy to extreme worry in an instant.

For the Xiao Family, he didn't know if this was a pleasant surprise or a disaster.