Could I Have Slain a Saint?

Lin Su said, "But where is this step? Could you allow me to try it?"

"The top level has been destroyed. Ten thousand years ago, it was swept flat by an enemy's single sword strike."

Lin Su pondered for a long time. "Senior, this level was destroyed by the enemy. My inability to reach the top is not my fault. Given the current circumstances, I have already reached the top. By the rules, senior ought to give me the highest-level secret techniques for me to choose from, shouldn't you?"

The artifact spirit said, "I am merely an artifact spirit. Following the rules set by my master is my proper path. Since you have not reached the top, you cannot cultivate the most profound laws... However, what you say does make sense. After all, this is not your fault. How about you and I make a deal?"

"Please speak, senior!"

The artifact spirit said, "Enter the Nirvana Realm and retrieve the Dinghai Bell. I can impart to you the most supreme secret technique, and it is also the technique most suited to your human identity."

Lin Su's heart leaped. The artifact spirit's proposal was exactly what he wanted! His ultimate goal was to enter the Nirvana Realm and find the Clan- trấn giữ Divine Artifact. "What exactly is the Dinghai Bell?"

"The Ancient Dragon Clan's strongest treasure of protection!... This old man is merely an artifact spirit and cannot leave the palace even half a step. My probing power cannot reach the Nirvana Realm either, so I have no way of knowing whether this treasure is still intact."

"Please point out the path, senior. I will give it everything I have!"

The endless starry sky suddenly darkened. All the secret technique stars vanished, and the place where Lin Su stood became