The Sword Sect.
As one of the White Jade Domain's three great leaders of the righteous path, the Sword Sect was every bit as large as the Azure Cloud Sect.
Besides its main mountain, Sword Peak, several mountains also stood in the outer sect. Some cultivated spirit plants, others forged magical artifacts and spirit artifacts, and still others specialized in refining pills. Nearly ten thousand outer sect disciples each performed their own duties.
Compared to the Azure Cloud Sect, the Sword Sect had somewhat fewer inner sect disciples.
After all, few spiritual roots were suited to practicing the Sword Dao, and once someone embarked upon it, cultivation was so arduous that few could persevere.
Whoosh!
High in the heavens, spiritual energy surged around Han Kang as he carried Lin Mo and Lin Xiaohe along, rapidly closing the distance to Sword Peak.
At Han Kang's speed, a mere seven hundred li could be covered in less than two hours.
The Sword Sect's sect master, Miao Yun, had evidently received word already. She waited silently above Sword Peak with twelve Sword Sect elders and two true disciples.
"Sect Master Miao, elders, have you all been well?"
His laughter arrived before he did.
Laughing heartily, Han Kang flew over with Lin Mo and Lin Xiaohe, slowly coming to a stop several dozen zhang away. "I've come uninvited today. I hope you won't take offense..."
As he spoke, he gestured lightly. "Lin Mo took first place in the last Spirit Plant Grand Competition. I'm sure you already know him."
"This young girl beside him is his younger sister, Lin Xiaohe. Sect Master Miao, can you discern anything about her?"
Oh?
Miao Yun had been about to exchange pleasantries with Han Kang, but something stirred in her heart, and her gaze immediately settled on Lin