After learning how the so-called foundations of the major sects had come to be, everyone from Lingxiao Pavilion fell silent. They were still a long way from exhausting their life force, but that day would eventually come. Perhaps when it did, they too would choose to seal themselves away and become Lingxiao Pavilion's foundation.
Thinking of this, they felt a deep kinship with those people, and the atmosphere around them grew somber.
Though the mood was heavy, the matter was important. Ling Tian wanted to find out how many of these foundations the superpowers possessed. After all, he might one day lead people into Heavenly One Path or a major power like the Mo Family. Naturally, it was important to understand their strength. He looked at Fairy Sword Ji. "Sword Ji, forgive me for asking, but how many such foundations does Divine Sword Cliff have? Are the other major powers in a similar situation?"
Hearing the second half of his question, Fairy Sword Ji understood why Ling Tian was asking. She forced a teasing smile. "What, are you really thinking of storming one of the nine superpowers?"
"Maybe I'll get the chance someday. After all, even if I want to spare them, they may not spare me—especially once Chi Xue and the others take over their respective sects and become sect leaders." Ling Tian spoke in a grave voice, his expression solemn.
Fairy Sword Ji was already the future sect leader of Divine Sword Cliff. Though the others' similar status had yet to be confirmed, Ling Tian knew them well enough to suspect that they would have little trouble securing the position. Given his relationships with Chi Xue, Fairy Huan Cai, and the others, if they became sect leaders, the conflicts between them would only grow more intense. It might