First Battle After Joining the Sect

##DONE## Chapter 36: First Battle in the Sect

Besides Lin Bai and Li Jianxing, Ji Bei also selected over a dozen other Martial Dao cultivators in Spirit Rhino City to become disciples and brought them back to the Spirit Sword Sect.

A dozen or so fast horses arrived at Fallen Spirit Mountain.

Lin Bai looked up and saw a continuous stretch of mountains in the distance, exuding a captivating aura, with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth lingering in the mountains.

Magnificent buildings and pavilions stood on the mountain cliffs, with spiritual birds flying around the radiant light and architecture, chirping happily.

Fish swam joyfully in the gurgling streams.

"It truly is a blessed land."

Lin Bai fell deeply in love with this place with just a distant glance.

Martial Dao sacred ground, the Spirit Sword Sect.

Ji Bei led the group of new disciples to the outer gate of the Spirit Sword Sect.

Ji Bei explained, "Although you already have Martial Dao Ninth Level cultivation, you can only be considered outer disciples!"

"I will first take you to the outer gate to settle down and complete the procedures for joining the sect."

"Remember, in seven days, the sect will conduct a trial for you. If you fail to complete the trial, you will be immediately expelled from the Spirit Sword Sect."

"To stay, you must first pass the trial."

"Only by passing the trial can you officially become disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect."

Ji Bei said this to the dozen or so Martial Dao cultivators behind him, including Lin Bai.

"Thank you for the Elder's guidance," the dozen or so Martial Dao cultivators shouted in unison.

Immediately, Ji Bei took Lin Bai and the others to complete the procedures for joining the sect and distributed their residences.

The residence token Lin Bai received was "Yellow Character Number Five."

"Now that you all have your residences, go on your own. Remember, the trial in seven days will determine whether you can stay in the Spirit Sword Sect. I hope you all work hard."

Ji Bei said.

"Yes."

The disciples responded, thanked him, and left.

"Lin Bai, stay for a moment."

Lin Bai was just about to leave when Ji Bei called him.

"Elder, what are your instructions?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"Lin Bai, although your Martial Soul is low, this world is full of miracles. Don't give up on Martial Dao, cultivate diligently, and you will surely achieve something."

"Since the Spirit Sword Sect has accepted you, as long as you pass the trial, you can stay in the Spirit Sword Sect."

"The Spirit Sword Sect is a large sect, and all cultivation resources must be earned by yourself."

"I hope you work hard."

Ji Bei specifically encouraged Lin Bai.

Because Ji Bei was really very curious about Lin Bai.

How could Lin Bai, with a Yellow Rank One Martial Soul, defeat the genius disciple Lin Zier?

If Lin Bai can defeat Lin Zier now, could he also do it in a year?

To bet or not to bet?

Ji Bei took a gamble, enduring the pressure of being severely punished by the Azure Cloud Terrace Palace, and forcibly brought Lin Bai into the Spirit Sword Sect.

The other two sects, Blazing Fire Palace and Edgeless Sect, avoided Lin Bai like the plague after seeing him injure King Zhao's disciple.

Only Ji Bei took a gamble.

Because Ji Bei knew that if he bet correctly, the Spirit Sword Sect would once again trample the Azure Cloud Terrace Palace under its feet!

"Thank you for the Elder's guidance, this disciple will definitely cultivate diligently!"

Lin Bai said with a smile, "By the way, Elder, I would like to ask you about something."

"What is it? Tell me," Ji Bei said amiably.

"Elder, do you know where Senior Ling Tianzi is?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"Ling Tianzi? What do you want with him?" Ji Bei frowned upon hearing this name.

"I want to take him as my master," Lin Bai said with a grin.

Ji Bei took a deep breath and said, "Ling Tianzi has a strange personality and doesn't like to interact with people. Since you said you want to take him as your master, I will give you a chance to meet him."

"In seven days, after the trial, there will be an Elder's apprentice selection meeting."

"At that time, the disciples who perform excellently in the trial will be sent to the Elders to be personally trained."

"If you perform well enough in the trial in seven days, then I will invite Ling Tianzi to meet you."

"As for whether he accepts you as his disciple, that depends on your luck."

Ji Bei said with a chuckle.

"Thank you, Elder," Lin Bai said gratefully, cupping his fist in salute.

"Oh, right, let me give you a heads-up. Your residence might already be occupied. The Spirit Sword Sect's tradition isn't very friendly to new disciples, so be careful."

Ji Bei specifically said this to Lin Bai.

After saying goodbye to Ji Bei, Lin Bai took the Yellow Character Number Five token to find his residence.

He arrived at an area with disciples' courtyards.

"What are you doing!"

Lin Bai was just about to look for his residence when he suddenly saw a disheveled man being thrown out of a courtyard ahead, his mouth full of blood from being beaten.

Lin Bai recognized the battered person as Li Jianxing, who had come to the Spirit Sword Sect with him.

Li Jianxing's residence was Yellow Character Number Fifteen.

"What are we doing? Teaching you some manners."

"Beat him up!"

Three young men walked out of the Yellow Character Number Fifteen courtyard, looking at Li Jianxing on the ground with smug, mocking smiles.

All three young men were at the Martial Dao Ninth Level.

Although Li Jianxing was also at the Martial Dao Ninth Level, two fists couldn't beat four hands. With three people attacking him, Li Jianxing couldn't parry them.

Li Jianxing was beaten to the ground, and the three men kicked him.

"Is this the 'unfriendliness' Elder Ji Bei was talking about?"

Lin Bai smiled slightly:

"Stop!"

A roar came from Lin Bai's mouth.

The three men stopped and looked at Lin Bai with smug expressions. "Another new disciple, huh? Alright, brothers, let's trouble ourselves and teach him what manners are too!"

The three men saw that Lin Bai looked travel-worn and laughed.

They could tell at a glance that Lin Bai was a newly initiated disciple.

"Okay, then we'll work a little harder!"

The three men smiled and rushed towards Lin Bai.

All three of them had Martial Dao Ninth Level cultivation. Rushing over together, their powerful strength condensed into a torrent, coming like a mountain-shattering force.

"Blazing Sun Fist!"

"Mountain Splitting Claw!"

"Flying Hair Kick!"

The three men used their martial skills to attack Lin Bai.

Clang!

Seeing the three men attack, Lin Bai's eyes instantly turned unkind. The Spirit Severing Sword was unsheathed, and with a single thrust, it stirred up wind and clouds, piercing through the three men's attacks!

Puchi! Puchi! Puchi!

With three consecutive sounds, Lin Bai defeated the three men, who fell heavily ten meters away.

"How is your swordsmanship so powerful!"

"We actually lost when we joined forces!"

The three men on the ground looked at Lin Bai with astonishment.

"Now, I'll teach you some manners!" Lin Bai rushed forward and kicked each of them, sending them flying again.

"If you dare to cause trouble for Li Jianxing again, I'll make you regret it!"

"Get lost!"

Lin Bai roared.

"Boy, we've remembered this debt. We'll repay it a hundredfold in the trial seven days from now!" The three men said in unison, glaring at Lin Bai with resentment before crawling back into the courtyard.

Lin Bai went over and helped Li Jianxing up, saying, "Are you alright?"

Li Jianxing wiped the blood from his mouth, glanced at the courtyard with anger, and shook his head, "I'm fine, thank you, Lin Bai."

"You're welcome," Lin Bai said with a smile.

Li Jianxing was somewhat dejected. He had been pampered at home, but on his first day at the Spirit Sword Sect, he had been beaten up and had no power to fight back.

"Do you understand the manners they were teaching you?" Lin Bai asked with a smile.

"What manners? It's just an excuse they're using. Their intention is just to bully the newcomers," Li Jianxing said bitterly.

"They're all waiting for the trial in seven days. I'll make them regret it!"

"You're wrong. They are indeed teaching you a lesson!" Lin Bai smiled slightly.

Li Jianxing was taken aback. "What lesson?"

"In the world of Martial Dao, the strong are respected!" Lin Bai said with a smile.

Thump!

Li Jianxing was startled by the eight words Lin Bai had suddenly spoken.

"Do you think that the Spirit Sword Sect doesn't know that newcomers are bullied by the veterans? They definitely know, but why don't they stop it?"

"Because this is the first lesson in stepping into the Martial Dao. The weak get beaten, and the strong naturally become kings!"

Lin Bai patted Li Jianxing on the shoulder and, seeing the bewildered look on his face, walked toward his own courtyard.