" Saber Intent? What is that?" Ye Cheng asked.
"Using intention as a blade, in our cultivator's terms, is called using Spiritual Sense as a blade, similar to the Spiritual Sense attack methods used by powerful beings above the Nascent Soul Stage stage," Ling Yi explained.
Ye Cheng, Liu Shihai, and the other handyman disciples around them didn't understand what "using intention as a sword" or "using Spiritual Sense as a sword" meant.
But Nascent Soul Stage experts can understand it.
Liu Shihai asked, "Then, isn't this kid incredibly capable?"
Ling Yi nodded. "This Lin Fan has already grasped 60% of the Saber Intent. To put it another way, if he had grasped 100% of the Saber Intent, even Golden Core Stage senior would be in danger of dying if he got close."
"No way! He's only at the Qi Refining, Third Level. How could Qi Refining, Third Level reverse the Golden Core stage? That's impossible!" Liu Shihai exclaimed, finding it hard to believe.
This is absolutely ridiculous.
Qi Refining, Third Level? Hah!
This kid named Lin Fan isn't at the Qi Refining, Third Level, he's at the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment!
He also cultivated Breath-Concealing Art his Aura, but this Breath-Concealing Art was probably only of mid- Earth Grade, not very high.
If the opponent is also cultivating a Heaven Grade technique for concealing their Aura, even Ling Yi probably wouldn't be able to tell.
However, the cultivation technique this guy practices is very likely also a Heaven Grade technique.
Because within his Dantian was a sword condensed from Spiritual Qi.
Generally, only Heaven Grade techniques allow the Spiritual Power in the Dantian to condense into physical form.
Just like the Spirit Sword Art that Ling Yi is currently cultivating, the five Spiritual Treasure Golden Core cores are surrounded by the Five Elements Sword Spirits.
These Five Elements Sword Spirits are physical forms condensed from Spiritual Power.
Just from the name and the energy of this Old Liu, he has the vibe of a Protagonist from an online novel.
However, this kid is quite good at acting.
"If Lin Fan is really that powerful, wouldn't that mean he's already the number one outer sect disciple?" Ye Cheng asked.
Ling Yi shook his head. "That's not necessarily true!"
"Didn't you say he could even defeat Golden Core cultivator?"
"Whether you can win and whether you want to fight are two different things. This kid is a seasoned Old Liu; he'll most likely know when to quit while he's ahead."
" Old Liu?"
"It means knowing how to be patient and good at hiding one's true self," Ling Yi explained.
"The tallest tree in the Lin Feng is bound to be felled by the wind, so that's why this kid wants to be the Old Liu, right?" Liu Shihai said.
Ling Yi gave Liu Shihai a thumbs up, and that's the point.
"If I'm not mistaken, he should make it into the top three of the outer sect, and most likely secure third place!"
Just as Ling Yi had predicted, Lin Fan won four matches and lost one in the afternoon's competition, just barely making it into third place among the outer disciples.
This made Liu Shihai, Ye Cheng, and the servant disciples around them all look at Ling Yi with Heavenly People.
Liu Shihai looked Ling Yi up and down and said, " Ling Yi, you wouldn't happen to be a Old Liu too, would you?"
Ling Yi was immediately speechless. "I didn't, I'm not, don't talk nonsense!"
Liu Shihai and Ye Cheng rolled their eyes simultaneously. "You're the one who just saw a ghost."
Ye Cheng and Liu Shihai knew exactly how wealthy Ling Yi was.
They simply couldn't believe that Ling Yi was only at the First Layer of Qi Refining.
Especially Ye Cheng.
He was able to reach the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining thanks to Ling Yi's help.
Ninth Layer of Qi Refining is merely a matter of Advancement Pill with ease.
If Ling Yi could help him pick up the ninth level of the Dao, what level of cultivation does Ling Yi himself possess? Just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle.
Knowing how to be patient and adept at hiding your true self, what else could you be but Old Liu?
The first day of the outer sect competition ended, and the second day was for the inner sect disciples' competition.
Compared to outer disciples, inner disciples are merely a bit more flamboyant.
There weren't many highlights, and no dark horse like Lin Fan emerged.
The inner disciples' competition was over in one morning, and the top few were none other than the Foundation Establishment Stage disciples, so there was almost no suspense.
The afternoon session consisted of competitions between the core disciples.
The battles among the core disciples were much more thrilling and exciting.
Or rather, the real Combat are the fights between the core disciples.
Especially in the battles between different peaks, they really went all out. In just one afternoon, more than twenty people were seriously injured, and two died.
The competition between them and those between outer and inner disciples is on a completely different level.
This sight made Ye Cheng and the other menial disciples tremble with fear.
Especially for these newly Entry disciples, this was the first time they had witnessed the cruelty among cultivators.
Ye Cheng was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he even considered giving up on challenging the inner disciples.
Liu Shihai and other formal handyman disciples behaved quite normally.
They had been with the Heaven and Earth Sect for more than a year or two, so they were used to this.
What Ling Yi didn't know was that his comments about Lin Fan, and the term " Old Liu," gradually spread among the menial disciples.
Ling Yi gradually attracted the attention of some people.
After all, the ability to accurately judge Lin Fan's ranking as a dark horse is a skill that most people lack.
The others were fine, but Lin Fan was quite annoyed.
Although he was the Old Liu, he didn't like being called the Old Liu!
Besides, in the current Immortal Cultivation Realm, who isn't the Old Liu? He harbored some resentment towards Ling Yi Ling Yi, and could be considered to have held a grudge against him.
The final outcome for the core disciples was somewhat unexpected for Ling Yi.
The first place winner is a core disciple of the main peak of the Heaven and Earth Sect. She is a very beautiful girl named Lu Xue'er.
According to Liu Shihai, Lu Xue'er is the daughter of Lu Yun, the sect leader of the Heaven and Earth Sect.
His cultivation is quite good; he has actually reached the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Stage, Ninth Level. The next step is the Golden Core stage.
With such strength, it's understandable that he could obtain Golden Core cultivator.
The second place went to a Foundation Establishment Stage, Fifth Layer disciple from Nine Yang Peak, where the Grand Elder resides.
Guo Pengsheng came in third.
As for Zheng Basheng, Yun Xing, Jin Wuyang, and Li Chen from Shuiyue Peak, they didn't even make it into the top ten.
Five of the top ten core disciples come from Nine Yang Peak.
Therefore, it can be seen that Nine Yang Peak is the most powerful of the nine peaks of the Heaven and Earth Sect.
Even the main peak where the sect leader resides cannot compare.
Of course, influence is influence, and strength is strength.
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, the strength of the leader is of utmost importance.
The Grand Elder was only at the Second Layer of the Golden Core Stage, and was not the strongest among the Nine Peaks.
He only got the title of Grand Elder because he joined the sect early and is the sect leader's brother.
Among the nine peaks, the Nine Yang Peak has the most disciples and therefore receives the most resources.
And this elder concentrated resources on only a few people, which led to the current situation.
In reality, although there are many core disciples of Nine Yang Peak, most of them are only at the Middle Qi Refining Stage.
In terms of the odds of winning or losing, the core disciples of Nine Yang Peak have more losses than wins.
However, Ling Yi always felt that the Heaven and Earth Sect was somewhat eccentric.
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, strength ultimately prevails.
This method of judging true mastery solely by aptitude, categorizing disciples into core members, outer disciples, inner disciples, and menial servants, has many drawbacks.
It should be understood that cultivators not only value aptitude, but also opportunities Karmic Luck.
Qualifications don't determine everything.
Of course, what happens to the Heaven and Earth Sect is none of Ling Yi's business. As long as his tools are safe, even if the Heaven and Earth Sect were to fall apart, it wouldn't concern Ling Yi.
That evening, two figures met in the woods near the servant disciples' quarters.
These two people were Guo Pengsheng and Lin Huai, who were Ling Yi's former roommates.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Guo!" Lin Huai's face was full of respect. He never expected that a core disciple of Shuiyue Peak would Voice Transmission in the afternoon, saying that he needed his help.
This made Lin Huai both nervous and excited.
Although Lin Huai was a bit dim-witted, he understood the principle of currying favor with powerful figures.
If I could get on Guo Pengsheng's good side, who would dare to bully me in the inner sect?
Whatever Senior Brother Guo wants from me, this is an opportunity for me.
"Do me a favor, and if you succeed, I will help you advance to the inner sect disciple level."
Inner disciple? Upon hearing these four words, Lin Huai trembled with excitement.
Those are inner disciples! It's said they can receive two Low Pin Qi Gathering Pill a month!
His biggest dream had always been to become an outer disciple, and now he actually had the opportunity to be promoted to an inner disciple. How could he not be excited?
"Senior Brother Guo, please give your instructions, and I will do my best," Lin Huai quickly assured him.
Guo Pengsheng scoffed, coldly saying, "The task I'm asked to do isn't difficult!"
Guo Pengsheng took out a box from his pocket and said, "Tomorrow, find an opportunity to open this next to Ling Yi."
"What is this?" Lin Huai asked instinctively.
Guo Pengsheng snorted coldly, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!"
"Ah, yes!" Lin Huai cursed himself inwardly for being so talkative. Was it even appropriate for him to ask these questions?
Just do whatever Senior Brother Guo says.
However, he was extremely curious: why Ling Yi?
Could it be that Senior Brother Guo is going to deal with Ling Yi? Given Senior Brother Guo's status and position, why would he need to go to such lengths to deal with Ling Yi?
"Remember, this is a secret between you, me, and heaven and earth. If a third person finds out, you know the consequences!" Guo Pengsheng warned coldly.
Lin Huai shuddered and quickly bowed, assuring him, "Senior Brother Guo, please rest assured, everything will be foolproof!"
Guo Pengsheng gave some instructions, and after Lin Huai left, he turned and flew towards the market.
The contents of the box were indeed the Demonic Insect.
To use the Demonic Insect, Demonic Insect must be within three meters of the target. This Demonic Insect has already been Refinement by Guo Pengsheng.
Once the box is opened, the Demonic Insect will be activated. He can remotely control the Demonic Insect Demonic Insect, allowing it to secretly burrow into Ling Yi's soul.
"Second Uncle!" In the backyard of Myriad Treasures Tower, Guo Pengsheng bowed to a middle-aged man.
This man was the Ninth Elder of the Myriad Treasures Chamber of Commerce branch in the Nine Rings Domain, and also Guo Wu's father, Guo Yunhu.
Guo Yunhu was sitting cross-legged on a futon, his body shimmering with red light and surrounded by blazing Huoyan.
Upon hearing Guo Pengsheng's voice, Guo Yunhu closed his eyes and asked, "Is the competition over?"
"Yes, I got third place!"
"Is there something unusual about Ling Yi?"
"There was indeed something unusual. In yesterday's outer sect competition, a young man named Lin Fan appeared. He was at the Qi Refining, Third Level Refining and won third place in the outer sect competition using mortal martial arts."
Guo Yunhu suppressed his Aura, opened his eyes, and looked at Guo Pengsheng.
"What does this have to do with Ling Yi?"
"According to Ling Yi, this person has already mastered the Saber Intent, and it's already at 60% of the Saber Intent. Ling Yi said that if the Saber Intent reaches 100%, it can reverse the process of slaying Golden Core."
"Furthermore, Ling Yi also predicted that this person, Old Liu, wouldn't win all his matches and would only take third place, and he was absolutely right."
" Old Liu?" Guo Yunhu heard this term for the first time, and his reaction was similar to that of the others.
It means knowing how to be patient and patient.
"Hmm, there must be a powerful figure guiding Ling Yi; it's not surprising that he has such insight."
"Second Uncle, Qian Youcai isn't at Myriad Treasures Tower!"
"Ignore him, Zhang Yunyang is doomed this time!" Guo Yunhu said coldly.
As he spoke, Guo Yunhu took out a white jade slip from his storage bag.
"A jade slip with a photographic record?" Guo Pengsheng's eyes lit up.
"Haha, Zhang Yunyang probably never dreamed that I would open the recording jade slip along the way!"
"But Second Uncle, how can we prove that those three men in black were sent by the Second Elder?"
Guo Yunhu tossed the jade slip containing the image to Guo Pengsheng and said, "Then let's test your eyesight!"