Through what Poqiong had said and the resonance between Hua Min'er and Sword One, Ling Tian had deduced that Sword One possessed the Innate Gold Spirit Physique. Thinking of the terrifying power of an Innate Spiritual Body and Sword One's cultivation, Ling Tian and Hua Min'er felt immense pressure. But soon, Ling Tian put it out of his mind. He had complete confidence in himself.
While Ling Tian and Hua Min'er studied Sword One, Sword One was also looking at Hua Min'er. A flash of delight crossed his eyes. After saying something to the old man beside him, he headed straight toward Ling Tian and the others. The old man, meanwhile, glanced at Hua Min'er before making his way toward Xing Yang and Ziyun.
Sword One stepped directly onto the arena where Ling Tian stood, but he showed no intention of fighting. Instead, he walked straight toward Hua Min'er, his eyes never leaving her. He ignored Ling Tian completely.
Being ignored like that stoked Ling Tian's anger, but he held it in. Hua Min'er noticed his reaction and, frowning in displeasure, glared at the newcomer.
To her surprise, Sword One paid no heed to her anger and blurted out, "You're an Innate Spiritual Body too—a Wood Spirit?"
"That's right. You must have the Innate Gold Spirit Physique."
"Mm." Sword One gave a slight nod, then mused, "My master said that Innate Spiritual Bodies are extremely rare in the Cultivation World. In all his tens of thousands of years, he's only ever met me. I didn't expect you to have one too. Would you like to join the Immortal Spirit Palace? My master said that anyone with an Innate Spiritual Body is qualified to cultivate there."
He had expected Hua Min'er to agree, but she simply shook her head. "I don't