Lingyu was somewhat displeased as well and looked toward the man.
The man was of average build, with two longswords wrapped in thick fur strapped to his back. His skin was dark, his face bore numerous scars, and he radiated an astonishing sharpness. One glance was enough to tell that he was a formidable sword cultivator. When Lingyu looked his way, the sword cultivator met the gaze without the slightest fear...
"It's the Double-Sword Daoist!" a cultivator who recognized him whispered.
"It's him! Why did he come too?"
"Exactly! He's a veteran at full completion of the cultivation realm. They say he's only one step away from advancing to the core condensation realm!"
"Who would have thought!"
"...!"
"Yes! It is indeed the Cloud Mountain Treasure Land!" Lingyu glanced at the cultivator and answered gravely, making no attempt to conceal it. After a pause, Lingyu addressed the disciples loudly. "That's right! I believe many of you have already heard the rumors. Our Firecloud Sect recruited you disciples to go to the Cloud Mountain Treasure Land! I can't reveal the details yet. All I can tell you is that the place is extremely dangerous, because besides our Firecloud Sect, the other four great sects of the Cloud Nation will also send cultivators!"
"So it really is true!" The cultivators' expressions shifted at those words, and they began discussing it among themselves...
"However!" Seeing their chatter, Lingyu raised the volume sharply, making their ears ring, and continued, "As long as you make it through the Cloud Mountain Treasure Land and emerge alive, you can become official disciples of the Firecloud Sect. Those who render great service can even receive Qi Condensation Pills and all sorts of treasures as rewards!"
"Qi Condensation Pills!" The cultivators exclaimed in delighted surprise.
"Pills that improve your