Chapter 055：Sword of Destruction

"Forget it." Lin Feng didn't want to dwell on it. Judging from the situation, Liu Fei seemed to have a very high status among these people and was of a rather special background. 

"I have no powerful backing to rely on. Only myself can I count on." Looking at the backs of those people, Lin Feng's gaze was resolute. This time, upon his return, he intended to participate in the Inner Gate Competition of the Sect and enter the Inner Gate. 

He galloped up the mountain. The heads of the two disciples guarding the mountain were bowed very low. It turned out that these two were the ones who had been punished last time for intercepting Lin Feng. 

The atmosphere of cultivation still pervades Yunhai Sect. Everyone is diligently training their skills, longing for strength. Especially after the New Year's Eve, the sect holds a major competition. During this competition, some powerful disciples from the outer sect can advance to the inner sect and become true disciples of Yunhai Sect. 

Moreover, it is said that some exceptionally talented Inner Sect disciples can directly undergo certain examinations. As long as they pass the examinations, they can become core disciples of Yunhai Sect, enjoying unparalleled glory. 

You should know that as a powerful force within the Snow Moon Kingdom, the core disciples who emerged from the Yunhai Sect were all exceptionally outstanding young men of high caliber. No matter where they went, they would always be respected. Even in a small city like Yangzhou, even if the city lord saw the core disciples of the Yunhai Sect, he would still treat them with courtesy. 

This is also the reason why most of the Lin family members, including the Supreme Elder, want Lin Daoba to ascend to the position of the leader. Once Lin Qian gains power and becomes a core disciple of the Hua Yue Sect, it will be a source of pride for the Lin family, bringing honor and glory to them. If Lin Qian achieves even greater success, perhaps in the future she will have the opportunity to become a senior figure of the Hua Yue Sect. In that case, the Lin family will also be able to enjoy rapid prosperity and success. 

Unfortunately, Lin Feng's appearance has caused the Lin family members to be in great distress now. 

Returning to the sect, Lin Feng washed off the dust and grime from his body and put on a set of clothing belonging to the disciples of Yunhai Sect. Then he left his room and went to the Starry Pavilion. 

When his cultivation reaches the Lingwu stage, he will need more profound martial arts and combat skills to unleash his stronger combat power. 

"North Elder." As soon as Lin Feng entered the Starlight Pavilion, he saw North Elder sitting there as usual, lounging about as if he were an elderly man in his twilight years. 

However, Lin Feng had the good fortune to witness the vigor and confidence of Elder Bei. Naturally, he knew that this was just a facet of Elder Bei's personality. Without seeing it with his own eyes, Lin Feng would have found it hard to believe that the temperament of the same person could vary so greatly. 

A glint of brilliance flashed across the old man's lazy gaze, and he raised his head, revealing a rare smile: "Back." 

"Well, I'll be responsible for choosing the martial arts techniques and fighting skills." Lin Feng smiled and nodded. 

"Go to the second floor," said Beimen in a mild tone. 

"Thank you, Master Bei. Please help me keep track of the time." This time Lin Feng came here for the purpose of going to the second floor. However, there are rules in Yunhai Sect. Only those who are at the Spirit Power Realm and Inner Gate disciples are allowed to go to the second floor. Moreover, before becoming an Inner Gate disciple, even if one has the power of the Spirit Power Realm, one is only allowed to stay on the second floor for one incense period. That is to say, one must select the suitable martial art or skill within this one incense period. " 

A single incense stick's worth of time is simply too short for choosing martial arts techniques. The types of martial arts and skills offered by the Starlight Pavilion are so numerous that it's impossible to pick out those that are powerful and suitable for oneself. However, rules are rules, and no one dares to break them. Therefore, the people of Yunhai Sect all want to become Inner Sect disciples. In this way, they can stay on the second floor as long as they like and find the most suitable martial arts and skills. 

"No need. As long as you don't go up to the third floor, you can stay as long as you like." Elder Bei said calmly. 

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his lips. Indeed, there is always a back door to take the lead in any situation. 

"Thank you, Master Bei." 

Lin Feng was not at all polite. He stepped into the Starry Pavilion and headed towards the second-floor staircase. 

"Hey, brat! Not to mention the second floor, even the third floor is yours to go up to as you wish. It's just that I'm worried that your cultivation level won't keep up." Elder Bei watched Lin Feng's figure and shook his head with a smile, muttering to himself: "The bells and drums resound through the mountains and valleys, and the eight drums ring out in unison. You've broken the long-dormant silence of the Yunhai Sect's history. How could the mere Starlight Pavilion not allow you to freely enter and exit?" 

Bei Lao thought so, but many disciples of the Outer Sect of Yunhai didn't think like that. Seeing Lin Feng wearing the attire of an Outer Sect disciple and walking straight towards the second floor of the Starlight Pavilion, many people on the first floor of the Starlight Pavilion couldn't help but have their gazes slightly narrow. 

"Who is this guy? How dare he step onto the second floor?" 

"I wonder. He is clearly an disciple of the Outer Sect. Could it be that he has attained the power of the Spirit-Defender Stage?" 

A group of people's eyes flashed with jealousy. A good martial art not only speeds up the martial cultivator's training pace and enables them to ascend to higher realms continuously, but also enhances the martial cultivator's combat power. Moreover, powerful martial arts with high grades can directly demonstrate advantages in battles. Who wouldn't want to have such martial arts? 

The martial arts and skills are classified from high to low as Heavenly Extreme, Earth Extreme, Mystic Extreme and Yellow Extreme. Each level is further divided into three grades: upper, middle and lower. The first floor of the Xingyun Pavilion houses the Yellow Extreme martial arts and skills, while the second floor boasts even more advanced Mystic Extreme martial arts and skills, which are extremely powerful. 

The second floor of Xingxun Pavilion is quieter and less crowded than the first floor. Everyone is quietly browsing and looking for the martial arts and skills they like. 

At this moment, a person close to the staircase of the corridor saw Lin Feng coming up and a disdainful look flashed across his eyes. He ignored him. 

"The number of martial arts and skills here is slightly less than that on the first floor." Lin Feng glanced at the second floor. Whether it was martial arts or skills, the higher the grade, the more precious they were, and naturally, the harder they were to obtain. It was only natural that the number of martial arts and skills here was less than that on the first floor. 

"Let's pick out a martial art first." Lin Feng found the bookshelf where the martial arts books were kept and began to browse through them. 

"Pure Yuan Gong is a Grade N Inner Heaven-level cultivation method. It condenses the cosmic essence and primordial energy that are absorbed into the body, transforming them into pure elemental forces. This can replenish the flesh and bones and expand the meridians. When mastered to the highest level, it can form a powerful and pure essence." 

Note: This martial cultivation method is suitable for any martial spirit owner to practice. It cannot directly enhance combat power. Moreover, the cultivation is extremely difficult and requires a step-by-step process of strengthening tendons, sinews and blood vessels, and enhancing internal energy. Those with insufficient innate talent will not only fail to accelerate the cultivation speed but also suffer a hindrance to their cultivation level. 

This is a martial art manual that Lin Feng was flipping through. There were annotations from predecessors on it, guiding the younger generation to make their own choices. 

"Take it from here." Lin Feng murmured to himself, as if oblivious to the cautionary note in the annotation, he immediately put away the martial arts technique and chose this rare martial art that few people would practice. 

Lin Feng didn't even glance at any other martial arts techniques. With a lifetime of experience, Lin Feng even regarded the fundamentals as extremely important. The martial arts path is like building a skyscraper. If the foundation is unstable, it might lead to a disastrous failure. On the contrary, if the foundation is solid, no matter how fierce the wind and rain are, I will remain steadfast and unyielding. 

This Pure Essence Technique seems to be of no use at all, but in Lin Feng's opinion, it is quite the opposite. This is the truly excellent technique. 

"Now it's time to select some martial arts skills." Lin Feng came to the place where martial arts skills were being selected again and kept flipping through the books. 

"Deadwood reference." 

"Pyroclastic Fist." 

"Freezing Ice Palm Technique." 

Lin Feng leafed through them one by one, but kept putting them down again and again. He still couldn't find any martial skills that satisfied him. 

"Eightfold Chaos Palm, of the lower grade of the Mystic Rank, when fully mastered, can generate the power to shake the eight directions and sweep across the six regions. Palm impressions can be seen everywhere in the sky, and there is nowhere to hide." 

At this moment, Lin Feng noticed that the footwork and palm techniques of that opponent had paused for a brief moment. 

"Here you go." Lin Feng put away the Baixiao Fist. However, he didn't leave. With his talent, it wouldn't take him too long to master a martial art technique. He needed two martial arts techniques to assist in his battles. 

After searching for some time, Lin Feng came across a martial art technique called "Destruction Sword Art" which was extremely powerful in its attacks. It was a mid-level martial art in the realm of Xuanqi. However, it had extremely high requirements. Only those who possessed the Sword Spirit Soul could master it. Moreover, it demanded exceptionally high-end talents who could comprehend a fraction of the sword momentum. Ideally, they should be able to release the sword with no desires, no emotions, and no attachments. 

These harsh conditions are enough to wipe out the illusions of too many people. 

"That's it for you." Lin Feng's eyes flashed a hint of excitement. This Void-Blinding Sword Technique seemed to have been specially prepared for him. The sword technique, he had already comprehended it. And there should be more than just one aspect. As for being free from desires and attachments, and having no emotions or sentiments, wasn't this precisely the state he was in when he unlocked the first level of the Tenshō Spirit Armor? 

This martial art seems to have been created for him. 

As for that so-called rule that only those with Sword and Weapon Spirit Possession can practice swordsmanship, Lin Feng simply ignored it. Ridiculous! Does it mean that those with Sword and Weapon Spirit Possession must be more knowledgeable about swordsmanship than him?