Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Deng Yalin’s reaction had surprised even Ling Xiao.
“Very well. Since you’ve recognized your mistake, it all depends on your performance now! If you sincerely wish to turn over a new leaf, I don’t mind teaching you the Titanium Demon-Slaying Punch!”
“What?! Titanium Demon-Slaying Punch?”
When Deng Yalin heard that, he immediately became excited. So, he quickly asked, “Titanium Demon-Slaying Punch is a martial art from the ancient ages. This Earthly level peerless martial art has long been lost. The most powerful martial arts left today in Longevity Sect are only the Earthly level inferior martial art, Hepta-Star Transforming Moon Sword! ”
“No one has it, but I do. As long as you perform well, I will consider passing it down to you!” Ling Xiao flashed a faint smile as he said.
“Thank you, Saint. From now on, I, Deng Yalin, will be loyal only to your command!”
Deng Yalin was so overjoyed, he immediately knelt down again to display his loyalty towards Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao had already seen through him. This Deng Yalin might be a young, arrogant hot-head, but he was not a bad person by nature. He was just a spoiled kid. Besides, he is an avid martial artist. If he performs well in the future, Ling Xiao would not mind passing him the Titanium Demon-Slaying Punch. It could also be regarded as an act of increasing the Longevity Sect’s strength.
The remaining Longevity Sect disciples displayed great fear and respect in their expressions as well after seeing Deng Yalin pledge his loyalty to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao had made clever use of his newly-gained power and won over their hearts.
Deng Tiande and Deng Yalin initially wanted to show Ling Xiao he had messed with the wrong people. Never did they expect that Ling Xiao would use it as an opportunity to win over the disciples’ hearts instead.
Despite all that, Ling Xiao did not realize the look that Ling Kun gave him was now more vengeful than before.
At the end of the day, the crowd eventually dispersed.
Ling Xiao followed Nangong Xuan to Longevity Sect’s Scripture Library.
Staring at the Scripture Library in front of him, Ling Xiao furrowed his eyebrows.
“Ten thousand years ago, the Scripture Library had nine floors. It contained millions of scriptures, ranging from basic martial arts to Supreme level martial arts. It was even regarded as the holy land of martial arts. It’s a shame that there are only four floors left now, with only a mere Earthly inferior martial art, Seven Stars to Moon Sword surviving inheritance. How tragic!” Ling Xiao sounded rather melancholic.
“That’s true! Ever since the sudden disappearance of the Sky Devouring Supreme Patriarch and Longevity Supreme Matriarch, Longevity Sect has undergone several major changes and has charted to a path of downfall, generation by generation. The numerous martial arts stored inside the Scripture Library too were seized by the other sects. I can only blame our own incompetence, for our failure of restoring the glories of the past!” Nangong Xuan sighed.
“Well, there’s nothing we can do about that. There may only be four floors left, but some things are still there and that’ll be enough!”
Then, Ling Xiao’s eyes flickered as if he had sensed something. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
“Why are you here in the Scripture Library? If you want to cultivate the Seven Stars to Moon Sword, I can pass it to you right now! With a talent like yours, it may be a bit arduous but I trust that it’s possible you’ll lead Longevity Sect back to its old days of glory!” Nangong Xuan was confident in Ling Xiao.
“The reason I’m here in the Scripture Library is, of course, to pass down the Longevity Supreme Scripture to you! The complete Longevity Supreme Scripture is right in here, in this Scripture Library!” Ling Xiao smiled slightly.
“The Longevity Supreme Scripture is in Scripture Library? How is that possible?! The Longevity Supreme Scripture has always been kept on the ninth floor of Scripture Library, and only the Sect Leader is allowed to enter that place. But the ninth floor is gone now, so what Longevity Supreme Scripture are you talking about, really?” Nangong Xuan’s face was full of doubt.
“If I say it’s here, then it is here!” Ling Xiao smiled lightly as his voice filled with an unquestionable dominance.
“Wait for me outside!”
After Ling Xiao dropped those words, he stepped into the Scripture Library.
The first floor of the Scripture Library was filled with some basic Amber level inferior martial arts, medical studies, and books penned by various scholars. Any class of disciples was allowed to enter.
On the second floor, there were martial arts below Amber level peerless grade. In this case, only inner sect disciples and outer sect disciples who have made significant contributions could enter.
The third floor had martial arts below Onyx level peerless grade. Only legacy disciples and inner sect disciples who had made significant contributions were allowed to enter.
On the fourth floor, were sect-defining martial arts of Longevity Sect, which were Seven Stars to Moon Sword and the Longevity Supreme Scripture, both of Earthly level inferior grade. These two martial arts could not be cultivated without the permission of the Sect Leader and the Elders.
Ling Xiao walked into the Scripture Library and climbed straight to the fourth floor.
There was a painting hanging on the north side of the fourth floor. In the painting was a handsome man in white who stood with his hands crossed behind his back. His eyebrows were as sharp as a sword and the glint in his eyes was as bright as the skies. He had a unique conceited aura.
This was just an ordinary painting, and it did not seem to have any spiritual fluctuations. However, there was a small poem in the lower right corner:
[The lavishly decorated zither, for no reason, has fifty strings1; Each string and fret harkens me to my golden years that have passed me by.
Like Zhuangzi, I yearn for the reverie in which I am a butterfly1; Or Emperor Wang, who beseeched the cuckoos to hold onto springtime2.
The reflection cast by the bright moon on the solemn sea are like pearls made of tears; on Mount Lantian, bathed under the warm sun, purple jade smokes1.
This feeling might have become something I reminisce today; However, I have myself to blame for becoming perplexed and lost back then.]
“Hahaha… This feeling might have become something I reminisce today; However, I have myself to blame for becoming perplexed and lost back then… Jin Se, I’ve truly let you down. I’m sorry for being this late!”
Ling Xiao’s face was full of bitterness. How could he not understand the meaning within this poem?
Back then, he and the True Dragon Supreme had embarked on a mission to explore the tomb of the Crimson Dragon War God. Never had he expected that it would be the very last time they would ever see each other again. It had been ages since then, and he could not help but wonder where Jin Se was now.
Even Supreme masters could not live beyond ten thousand years. Perhaps Jin Se had already turned into ashes by now.
Ling Xiao imagined a gorgeous, peerless beauty with a haggard face. She had longed to see the person in the painting again and had thus written this poem.
Yet, what sort of situation was that?
On the thought of this, Ling Xiao could not help but feel a faint jab in his heart.
“Jin Se, I promise that I will find you. Even if God has taken you away, I will still bring you back from Him. Just wait for me. Wait for me to return to the top and breakthrough to the Godly Boundary. I will surely find you!”
Ling Xiao murmured to himself as his gaze sharpened.
Chi!
At last, Ling Xiao pointed out his finger. Quite incredibly, a bright light surged out of the painting and a door of light appeared.
Ling Xiao stepped into it.
It was a murky space that was surrounded by chaos. Nonetheless, Ling Xiao found two volumes of ancient scriptures that gleamed with a golden brilliance, floating at the very front of him.
Sky Devouring Secret Technique!
Longevity Supreme Scripture!
If people from ten thousand years ago had discovered these back then, they would definitely go mad and do everything they could to snatch them. These two ancient scriptures were Peerless level martial arts left behind by the fabled Sky Devouring Supreme and Longevity Supreme ten thousand years ago.
The Longevity Supreme Scripture was a Supreme level martial art, which was higher than the Heavenly level. It was even comparable to the Divine level martial arts that were described in legends.
As for the Sky Devouring Secret Technique, it was even more mysterious and unfathomable. It was more magnificent than even the Supreme level martial arts!
This ancient painting was originally painted by Jin Se for Ling Xiao, but it was made into a secret treasure by Ling Xiao in the end. Inside it contained two Peerless level martial arts that were reserved for any fateful individuals from the future. Although Ling Xiao only did the disguise half-heartedly, even a Supreme master could not discover the peculiar part of this ancient painting and would automatically dismiss it as just another ordinary painting.
Ling Xiao waved his hand. With that, the two scrolls turned into two rays of light and merged into Ling Xiao’s mind.
Supreme level martial arts contained the maxim of heaven and earth. They could only be cultivated successfully with the legacy inheritance from a Supreme. Hence, it was difficult to contain them using objects. They were unlike martial arts that were below the Heavenly level, where those could only be inscribed in scrolls.
A gush of apperception flushed unto Ling Xiao’s heart. When Ling Xiao opened his eyes, his gaze glowed increasingly brighter.