Eighth Forbidden Grandmaster

The ones speaking were two Fourth Forbidden Realm disciples. They were questioning a Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

Lin Jiufeng's awareness did not withdraw. He listened quietly; he too wanted to know what medicine the Supreme Dao Sect was selling from its gourd.

The Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster said, "If things were really as simple as you make them sound, that would be for the best."

"Is it that complicated?" one Fourth Forbidden Realm disciple asked in confusion.

"Exactly. The Feather Transformation Sect's disciples and elders have all been lured over by us. From top to bottom, there are only five people left in the Feather Transformation Sect: one Sect Master, three disciples, and one useless old man over a hundred years old. What is there to fear?" the other disciple said disdainfully.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiufeng's expression turned strange. He realized that he was that useless old man over a hundred years old.

But he was not angry. A hundred years of composure would not be shattered by a single remark.

The Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster shook his head. "The others are nothing to worry about, but as long as the Feather Transformation Sect's Sect Master, Bai Yunfei, does not die, the Feather Transformation Sect cannot be destroyed."

"Why? Isn't he just a Seventh Forbidden Realm cultivator? Our Supreme Dao Sect has plenty of Seventh Forbidden Realm cultivators too. Elder Qingshan, who is surrounding the Feather Transformation Sect, is a Seventh Forbidden Realm cultivator," the Fourth Forbidden Realm disciple immediately said, utterly baffled that a group like them had been intimidated by a single Bai Yunfei.

The Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster lowered his voice. "Elder Qingshan fought Bai Yunfei once, but with only one move, he was defeated without the slightest ability to fight back. Elder Qingshan said that Bai Yunfei already stands at the peak of the Seventh Forbidden Realm. If we rush in and destroy the Feather Transformation Sect, forcing Bai Yunfei into a killing spree, we will be the unlucky ones."

Lin Jiufeng raised his brows upon hearing this. He had not expected Bai Yunfei, with that ever-youthful face, to be so powerful.

But upon thinking it over, it made perfect sense.

After all, Bai Yunfei, like Zhou Sheng, had been hailed as a reclusive genius of the Feather Transformation Sect.

"Even if Bai Yunfei is powerful, he is still only at the Seventh Forbidden Realm. Our Supreme Dao Sect has many Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestors. Wouldn't it be enough to send one Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor to kill Bai Yunfei?" a Fourth Forbidden Realm disciple said.

"Yes. If we settle the Feather Transformation Sect sooner, we will not have to keep guarding this place. Then we can take all the Feather Transformation Sect's books back and continue our cultivation," the other Fourth Forbidden Realm disciple said, nodding along.

"Do you think Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestors are so idle?" the Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster snapped.

"Recently, traces of a Divine Beast Cub Qilin appeared in the Million Mountains. All the Supreme Dao Sect's Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestors have gone there. How could they spare attention for a tiny Feather Transformation Sect? If we find the young Qilin, then our Supreme Dao Sect can directly unite the Dao sects, cast our gaze across the world, and become invincible within the realm," the Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster said in a low voice.

The two Fourth Forbidden Realm disciples sucked in a cold breath, then grew excited.

Compared to a young Qilin, whether the Feather Transformation Sect was destroyed or not simply did not matter.

Lin Jiufeng was startled as well.

A young Qilin—this was a divine beast. It had not appeared for many years.

Yet now, it had surfaced.

It seems the Feather Transformation Sect has not been destroyed yet because it has benefited from the young Qilin's fortune, Lin Jiufeng thought silently.

At that moment, the Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster said proudly, "However, I received word a few days ago that one of our Supreme Dao Sect's elders entered deathly Secluded Cultivation for a hundred years and finally broke through to the Eighth Forbidden Realm, earning the title of Dao Ancestor. Once he stabilizes his realm, he will come here and destroy the Feather Transformation Sect."

"Really?"

"Our Supreme Dao Sect has gained another Dao Ancestor. What a joyous occasion!"

"The Feather Transformation Sect will finally be destroyed. Then we can return to the sect and continue cultivating."

The two Fourth Forbidden Realm disciples were overjoyed.

Lin Jiufeng, however, looked grim. He had not expected to hear such perilous news.

The Supreme Dao Sect had gained another Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor. Once he stabilized his realm, he would come to destroy the Feather Transformation Sect.

Could Bai Yunfei withstand him?

Could he break through to the Eighth Forbidden Realm during this time?

If he could not hold the enemy back, then they would have to consider a way out.

In that instant, thoughts surged through Lin Jiufeng's mind, and he considered many things.

Then the Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster spoke again. "Enough. Keep this news buried in your hearts. Do not tell anyone. An Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor will need at least half a year to stabilize his realm. We only need to endure another half year. Do you understand?"

The two Fourth Forbidden Realm disciples nodded obediently. Half a year it was. With something to look forward to, they felt happy inside.

Seeing that they would discuss no more, Lin Jiufeng's awareness slowly withdrew and returned to his body.

Inside the Scripture Pavilion, in the study.

Lin Jiufeng opened his eyes. The Primordial Spirit beside him also ended its cultivation and returned to his body.

Crack, crack.

He rose to his full height, and explosive sounds rang from his muscles and bones. That was the power of Thirty Dragons, Thirty Elephants, which had surged tremendously.

At the Fifth Forbidden Realm, such strength could only be described as terrifying.

This was not the strength of the flood dragons and wild elephants of the current era.

This was the strength of ancient True Dragons and Divine Elephants. A single Divine Elephant could easily trample a mountain peak flat.

Within the Fifth Forbidden Realm, Lin Jiufeng was invincible.

Even against the Sixth Forbidden Realm, he dared to fight without restraint.

But the crisis facing the Feather Transformation Sect now was an Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor who would strike in half a year.

Could Bai Yunfei resist him then?

Lin Jiufeng could not help turning his gaze toward the place where Bai Yunfei was in Secluded Cultivation.

That was the Feather Transformation Sect's Sect Master Hall.

It stood atop a lofty mountain, amid clouds and mist. There was a Golden Summit Great Hall there, like an immortal palace.

Bai Yunfei was undergoing deathly Secluded Cultivation inside.

His aura was steady and had not changed at all.

Lin Jiufeng did not know whether he could break through to the Eighth Forbidden Realm within half a year.

I should still cultivate diligently. If I can break through to the Sixth Forbidden Realm in half a year, then even if I cannot defeat an Eighth Forbidden Realm opponent, I can still take the three little ones and all the vast collection of books here and escape, Lin Jiufeng murmured inwardly.

If he truly could not win, he could only avoid the edge of the blade.

"Alas, if I had a few more years, an Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor would not be beyond fighting. Unfortunately, time is far too tight," Lin Jiufeng sighed.

The Sixth Forbidden Realm required comprehending Dao resonance.

But how exactly was one supposed to comprehend Dao resonance?

Lin Jiufeng was completely at a loss.

He had only just broken through to the Fifth Forbidden Realm. Although he had condensed a Primordial Spirit in one go and even sent it out of his body, accomplishing what others could not achieve in decades or even a lifetime—

At his core, he had only just broken through to the Fifth Forbidden Realm.

To comprehend Dao resonance in half a year—how difficult would that be?

Lin Jiufeng felt somewhat restless, so he simply walked out of the room and entered the Scripture Pavilion.

When they saw him emerge, the three disciples who had been cultivating immediately came over.

"Martial Uncle, did you break through?"

"Martial Uncle, are you now a Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster?"

"Martial Uncle, you are incredible. A hundred years of accumulation, one moment of Enlightenment—you could practically Ascend with Radiance."

The three of them praised him one after another, crowding around Lin Jiufeng affectionately.

After spending so much time together, their feelings had truly become like those of a family.

Looking at the three lively young ones, Lin Jiufeng laughed heartily. "I broke through. A Fifth Forbidden Realm Nascent Soul Grandmaster."