The Sovereign’s Ascension

The scene of how Lin Yun soared into the sky and executed the Overlord Sword was still fresh in everyone’s mind. That was too impactful, and it was unprecedented for any outer disciples to show such demeanor.

They still couldn’t believe that Lin Yun killed Ye Liuyun along with the Sword Condor, and they probably wouldn’t forget that sword for the next decade. When Xin Yan looked at Wang Yan, who was taken away, there was a hint of concern on her face. What Wang Yan said was like a thorn stabbing into her heart.

“Senior Sister, what are you thinking about?” Lin Yun asked as he hopped down the Dragon Blooded Horse.

“I heard that you had a hard time obtaining the Overlord Sword,” Xin Yan smiled.

When Lin Yun recalled what happened that day, he couldn’t help feeling sour in his heart. No one could understand how he felt when he was on the ground with one knee and bleeding from his seven orifices. No one knew that he was doing it because of a promise.

“Since I’ve promised you that I will kill Ye Liuyun, then I will uphold my promise,” Lin Yun replied.

“Well done! The Gentlemen Union has been suppressing us, and you made them suffer a huge loss today!” said Mo Cheng, a core member of the Locket Mountain.

“That’s right. You’ve vented out all the resentment pent up in our chest!” The other Locket Mountain’s disciples spoke out as well. All of them had a good impression of Lin Yun.

Lin Yun merely responded with a smile, and he didn’t say too much about it. To him, he was just keeping up to his promise. Furthermore, he would’ve been killed if it wasn’t for Xin Yan’s help the other day. So he had to kill Ye Liuyun, regardless of whether it was due to personal reasons or logic.

“Go back and rest well in the Locket Mountain. I’ll take a look at your injuries.” Xin Yan could tell that Lin Yun wasn’t exactly in good shape, and the foremost important thing right now was to treat his injuries.

When Lin Yun returned to Locket Mountain, he finally released the tension he had in his heart and fell asleep after having his injuries checked. He was just barely holding on, although he seemed invincible when he charged through the Gentlemen Union’s crowd to kill Ye Liuyun.

So when he executed the Overlord Sword, he was overwhelmed by his injuries and exhaustion. As a result, he slept for three whole days. During the three days, the Sword Firmament Pavilion was swept by a huge wave. Almost all the outer disciples were talking about his battle with Ye Liuyun.

Three days later, Lin Yun felt refreshed when he woke up. He could sense that his cultivation had improved with the origin energy surging through his veins. It looks like he had benefited from the battle immensely.

“My clothes!” Lin Yun looked to see that he had changed his clothes. When he raised his head, he saw Li Wuyou napping in the room. He called out, “Wuyou.”

Li Wuyou immediately woke up and rejoiced, “Big Brother, you’re finally awake!”

“You changed my clothes?”

“Don’t get it wrong. I’m straight!” Li Wuyou smiled.

“What the hell are you thinking about?” Lin Yun frowned.

“Hehe. Let’s not talk about that. It was Senior Sister Xin who changed your clothes. We were even asked to leave… How envious… I wonder if I will have a similar treatment if I’m injured one day.”

Lin Yun suddenly felt that it was possible based on Xin Yan’s style. Just that Li Wuyou must’ve forgotten the lesson back in the snowy barren; Xin Yan wasn’t someone you could take advantage of.

After a casual chat, Li Wuyou suddenly said with a solemn expression, “Big Brother, I plan to go into seclusion.”

“Did the sun come out from the west today? You’re actually going to cultivate despite me urging you countless times?” Lin Yun smiled in surprise.

“My old man told me that it’s fine for me to stay in the Xiantian Realm longer. After all, the Astral Star Art isn’t like other cultivation techniques, and I’ll soar after reaching the Profound Martial Realm. So there’s no hurry for me to cultivate…” Li Wuyou sighed. “But it felt terrible that there was nothing I could do during the challenge. I can only watch since my cultivation is only in the seventh orifice of the Xiantian Realm.”

“Don’t overthink it. The battle between two Alliance-Union are basically all elites, and Senior Sister Xin Yan will be worried if you really went up to fight,” Lin Yun said with a grave expression.

“That’s right. So I’ve made up my mind that I’ll go into seclusion and only come up after reaching the Profound Martial Realm. After all, I can’t always be the one dragging everyone down.” Li Wuyou said with a rare solemn on his face.

“Based on the potential shown by the Astral Star Art back in the test, I’m really looking forward to how powerful you will become after reaching the Profound Martial Realm. I’m also looking forward to the day you become the strongest swordsman in the Great Qin Empire,” Lin Yun smiled.

“That’s a promise then! I’ll give you a surprise when I come out of seclusion!” Li Wuyou scratched his head.

“What are you guys chatting about?” Xin Yan suddenly walked in wearing a cheongsam. A breeze of aromatic fragrance accompanied her entrance. She was even enveloped by a layer of radiance from the sunlight. Looking at her, Lin Yun and Li Wuyou were briefly stunned before they recovered.

“I’ll take my leave first. You guys talk,” Li Wuyou said with a smile. Before he left, his gaze was on Xin Yan with reluctance and only left after gulping down a mouthful of saliva.

“That brat is still the same. But he’s a friend you have to cherish; he stayed with you for the past three days,” Xin Yan said with a smile.

“I know. He’s sensible this time around.” The two came a long way back, and they’ve experienced life and death together. Their relationship already far surpassed ordinary friends.

“You seem to be in good spirits. You can get out of bed, right?” Xin Yan asked.

“Yeah.” Lin Yun nodded.

“Great. Elder Luo, you can come in now.” Xin Yan called out, and Luo Feng came in with a bright smile.

Lin Yun immediately greeted Luo Feng with a bow. Luo Feng was an elder with a high status in the sect, so Lin Yun naturally had to be polite.

Luo Feng immediately dissuaded with a smile, “There’s no need for you to be so polite. I’m only here under someone’s instructions. Someone wants to see you, and I got Xin Yan to come in first, fearing that it might be inconvenient due to your injuries.”

“Who wants to see me?” Lin Yun asked doubtfully.

“Don’t bother asking. Elder Luo didn’t even tell me about it. It must be someone important,” Xin Yan smiled.

“We’re not in a hurry for that. Let me tell you a piece of good news. Wang Yan has been punished with his limbs broken!” Luo Feng waved his hand and smiled mysteriously.

Lin Yun’s face changed before he soon recovered.

“This is a heavy punishment, but it’s nothing with the Wang Clan’s foundation. It can only make him spend the next few months lying on the bed at best,” Luo Feng sighed. “After all, we can’t really cripple him. This is a lesson for him this time. At the very least, he won’t dare to act against you in the sect anymore. But that’s not important. This is just to show our stance, warning the Wang Clan to reconsider if they want to touch you!”

Lin Yun was briefly stunned before he soon understood the meaning behind it. The Wang Clan was the reason why Wang Yan wanted to kill him to take revenge for Wang Ning. Even without Wang Yan, there would also be someone else from the Wang Clan.

The Wang Clan was filled with experts, and they would definitely find the opportunity to kill him if he leaves the Sword Firmament Pavilion. But he should be safe for the time being, with the Sword Firmament Pavilion intimidating them right now.

“Come with me.” Luo Feng knew that Lin Yun understood. The two then left the Locket Mountain, crossing through several peaks, and walked past several halls that were forbidden to disciples. In the end, they came to a mysterious peak covered by a plum forest. Someone was standing on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the entire Sword Firmament Pavilion.

“I’ve brought Lin Yun here.” Luo Feng bowed and immediately left.

“Come over.” That person called out.

Lin Yun immediately walked over. When that person turned around, Lin Yun could see that this was a man younger than Luo Feng, and he even had the temperament of a scholar around him. This middle-aged man was looking at him with a smile.

When Lin Yun saw this person’s appearance, he was shocked, “Y-y-y-you’re that deacon who gave me the Overlord Sword back in the Martial Hall!”