The chance to enter the Scripture Pavilion and select a secret manual was something one could encounter, but never seek out at will.
Many Inner Sect Disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect were only allowed into the Scripture Pavilion upon their promotion, when they could select a cultivation method suited to their spiritual root-and even then, it only covered cultivation up to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Wanted a higher-level cultivation method?
Reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm first!
Beyond that, even sect elders had to render great service and obtain Han Kang's permission before they could enter the Scripture Pavilion again.
It was easy to imagine how rare this opportunity was for Lin Mo. Had the Dragon Hall and the Sword Sect not participated in this Spirit Plant Grand Competition, he would never have received such a lavish reward, even as champion!
"Senior Brother Yuan, I'll take Lin Mo over now."
Lü Di nodded to Yuan Jingtu, then smiled. "Lin Mo, let's go."
Filled with anticipation, Lin Mo cupped his hands in farewell to Yuan Jingtu, then followed Lü Di briskly toward the Scripture Pavilion on the western side of the square.
A mountain might look close enough to reach, yet the journey could run a horse to death.
The Scripture Pavilion seemed close to the square, but several li actually lay between them. The summit of Sect Master Peak was extremely broad; the square alone spanned several hundred zhang!
"Martial Uncle Lü."
On the way, Lin Mo hesitated briefly before voicing the question on his mind. "Are you the only inner sect elder who came from our Spirit Plant Peak?"
Lü Di's steps faltered.
He looked back at Lin Mo, then glanced toward the great hall, a hint of bitterness in his voice. "There was also Senior