Chapter 41: Lowering One's Voice and Breath

  "I've said it before, unless your cultivation can break through the boundaries of a pre-heavenly martial artist, I won't agree to you pursuing me."

  Congenital Martial Artist?

  Now, for the Innate Martial Realm, Lin Yun also had a full grasp of being able to break through. After all, just one day ago, he used only one day and night's time to raise his cultivation by two ranks. At this speed, it wouldn't be difficult for him to successfully break through the Innate Martial Realm.

  Even if it's just to get the beautiful teacher, he must quickly raise his cultivation to the level of a pre-heavenly martial artist. Next, Lin Yun didn't continue discussing this matter with Tong Yu, but instead told him about how he went to see his master the day before, and was suppressed by power, leading to a breakthrough in his cultivation, telling Tong Yu everything from start to finish.

  It was on the second day after Gu Di took Lin Yun as his disciple that the entire Tian Xing Academy had spread the news. When everyone knew, they couldn't believe that the former janitor was now taken in by the principal himself, and one by one, they asked for the truth.

  No matter what, Tianfa Academy has many geniuses, just like Lunatic, who successfully broke through the Xiantian Wushi boundary at the age of 25, and is considered the number one genius in Tianfa Academy. However, even so, Lunatic was not taken as a disciple by the principal, but Lin Yun? He's just a fallen young master, a handyman, what qualifications does he have to become the principal's disciple?

  Just as everyone was seeking the truth, Gu Di personally convened a college conference, and in front of all teachers and students, he accepted Lin Yun as his disciple. On that day, everyone in the college attended except Mei Er. They looked at the young man on stage, kneeling down in front of the principal, with some being envious, some contemptuous, and some angry.

  After finishing his apprenticeship, Lin Yun didn't dare to stay in the academy. This was the most chaotic time for the academy. As the saying goes, "Of the 36 stratagems, retreat is the best." He asked his beautiful teacher for a half-month leave and disappeared again within the academy.

  This storm lasted for a whole month in the college before it slowly subsided. If Lin Yun hadn't escaped quickly, he would have been drowned by everyone's saliva by now. Even so, many people came to the thatched cottage every day just to find him.

  Tianfa Mountain, located eighty miles east of Tianfa City in a mountain valley.

  Originally, Tianfa Mountain was a towering peak that pierced the sky. Years ago, it was struck by lightning sent down from heaven, and to this day, no one knows why. The towering peak has now become a valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The entire valley is tens of thousands of meters in size, and you can't see the end of it at a glance.

  Leaving the Tianfa Academy, Lin Yun directly headed towards the east of Tianfa City. Last time Linglong told him that the Life and Death Seal was hidden inside the Tianfa Mountain, as for whether the news was accurate or not, he would know once he took a look.

  When Lin Yun arrived at the so-called Tianfa Mountain, looking at the huge valley in front of him, he was indeed a bit depressed. This place shouldn't be called Tianfa Mountain, but rather Tianfa Valley.

  "You're here? I knew you'd come back."

  Looking at the little beggar Linglong who suddenly appeared in front of him, Lin Yun was very surprised. After thinking for a moment, he felt that he had been deceived and asked: "Did you know I was coming?"

  "Of course, the Seal of Life and Death is a treasure of heaven and earth. Anyone would want to get it, let alone you. I've already told you before, don't come here, it's extremely dangerous, you won't be able to obtain the Seal of Life and Death."

  "How would you know if I couldn't get it if I didn't try? You just said that the Seal of Life and Death is a treasure of heaven and earth, and everyone wants to get it, so why should I be an exception?"

  "Hmph, you don't know the height of heaven and the thickness of earth. However, since you helped me before, I'll be kind and help you this time. But remember, now that I've helped you get the Seal of Life and Death, you owe me a favor, which you must repay in the future."

  Nowadays, the little beggar Linglong has become more and more mysterious. He can't see Linglong at all. Whether the little beggar is an enemy or a friend is still unknown. It's not clear why he blindly believes in this person, which seems to be somewhat unwise.

  "Linglong, I want to know your identity, what kind of person are you? Otherwise, I won't travel with you."

  "What the hell are you? Grandma, what do you want to know my identity for? Just remember one thing, that I have no malice towards you, and on the contrary, I can bring you good luck. Without me leading the way this time, you wouldn't be able to get the Seal of Life and Death, got it?"

  "Alright, since you don't want to reveal your identity, I won't force it. At the very least, you should tell me how you knew the Sheng Si Yin was here. Is that too much to ask?"

  She glared at him fiercely, and Linglong seemed to be in a bad mood as she replied: "It doesn't matter if I tell you, the location of the Life and Death Seal is here, it was told to me by one of my predecessors. As for the secret to entering the inner part of Tianfa Mountain, only I know it. No matter who it is, once they enter recklessly, they will definitely die, no room for negotiation."

  For some reason, Lin Yun always had a strange feeling. Last time was just an accidental help, but now it seems that the little beggar is like a sticky plaster, and as long as he leaves the college, he will definitely run into the little beggar. Once is a coincidence, twice is a coincidence, but three or four times are all coincidences, which is quite intriguing.

  He didn't continue asking, because he knew very well that even if he asked further, Linglong wouldn't say anything more. Since that was the case, it would be a waste of effort to ask, so he might as well save his energy and go find the Life and Death Seal instead. Moreover, no matter how mysterious the little beggar's identity was, as long as he didn't have any malicious intentions towards him, that was all that mattered.

  "Alright, I won't ask any more questions. Can you now take me with you into the Heavenly Punishment Mountain to search for this so-called Life and Death Seal?"

  Linglong seemed very satisfied and said: "Right? Now it's like a man, but at this time we can't go in yet, because we want to watch a good show."

  Watch a good show?

  "Come with me," she said, turning to head in the direction of the left side of the valley. Lin Yun had a million questions in his mind, but he could only follow obediently, just as the little beggar had said - without his guidance, he wouldn't be able to find the Life and Death Seal on his own, especially since he was completely unfamiliar with Tian Fa Mountain. Most importantly, he didn't even know if the Life and Death Seal actually existed on Tian Fa Mountain.

  Two people came to a giant stone, and the stone was obviously excavated by humans. Inside, there was a huge black hole that both of them could enter with ease, without feeling any crowding at all. And inside the stone, they could see everything at the entrance of the valley, truly a clever arrangement.

  "You don't need to ask why, you just need to watch the play and understand?"

  "Understand, watch the show."

  "Okay, good boy."

  He sat gloomily on one side, anyway, with nothing to do, Lin Yun closed his eyes and began to cultivate the inner skill of Jian Can Pian. This cultivation passed quickly, and before he knew it, the night had passed and the second day arrived.

  Slowly opening his eyes, he saw that a whole day and night had already passed, but the two of them were still stuck inside this giant stone. What kind of thing was this?

  "Linglong, you."

  "Come quickly, there's a good show to see."

  "A good show?" With a hint of doubt in his heart, Lin Yun stood up and walked to the entrance of the cave, looking towards the valley.

  Not far from Tianfa Mountain, about six people walked in from afar, including the old, middle-aged men, and middle-aged women. All six were exceptionally skilled, with one elderly man and a young woman being genuine Wu Wang strongmen, while the other four were all Xiantian Wushi.

  The six were from the Dark Empire's imperial family, Shadow Gate's six top experts, who came to Tianfa City to find the Black Seal. Among the rumors of many people, they didn't know what the treasure was called, only that it was a seal.

  The six had just arrived at the entrance of Tian Fa Mountain, and before they even entered, the faces of the six were all gloomy. The old man sneered and said: "It seems that you have been waiting for a long time, since that's the case, why not come out and meet us?"

  "You six shameless things, dare to run into the Dragon Teng Empire's territory and act wildly, truly not knowing life from death." Along with the voice, Huan Ying, Huang San, and the old man from before all walked out.

  Seeing the Phantom and the Old Man, the faces of the six people turned even more unsightly. The young woman said: "So it's the leader of the Dragon Alliance Intelligence Unit, Phantom. And this must be the famous White-haired Old Man."

  The old man standing behind Huang San, also known as the White-haired Old Man, merely hummed a response and didn't continue the conversation. Meanwhile, Huang San smiled and said: "I am Huang San, may I ask what brings you all to my Dragon Empire?"

  "Huang San, Huan Ying, Bai Tou Weng, I believe you all understand the purpose of our visit this time. Since that's the case, let's cut to the chase. The treasure rightfully belongs to the Shadow Gate, it's just returning to its rightful owner. Are you really going to shamelessly try to take it for yourselves, Dragon Empire?"

  "Shameless? I think you're the ones who are shameless. What evidence do you have to prove that the treasure belongs to your Shadow Gate, and besides, who can prove that the treasure is even on Tian Fa Mountain?"

  Upon hearing Phantom's words, the six people in their hearts were scolding heavily, but because the other side also had two Martial Emperors, the six people chose to hold back and not act. This time, Shadow Gate finally got the news that the treasure was on Tian Fa Mountain, but they didn't expect to be forcibly intervened by the imperial family of the Dark Empire first, and now they were being disrupted by the Dragon Heaven Empire. It seems that getting the treasure this time won't be an easy task.

  Inside the giant stone.

  Looking at the crowd outside, especially Huang San and Huan Ying, Lin Yun was shocked to the extreme. The first time he saw Huang San, he already knew that this person was absolutely not simple, but he never thought that Huang San could be connected with Huan Ying, and seeing Huan Ying's respectful attitude towards him, could it be that Huang San is a member of the imperial royal family?

  Lin Yun was very clear that Long Alliance only listened to the Empire. Unless it was someone from the imperial family, how could the head of the Dragon Alliance's intelligence department be so humble?