Starfall Mountain Range.
Spanning thousands of miles.
Its main peak, Starfall Mountain, has already pierced the clouds at its waist.
This shows just how towering it is.
When the five arrived at the foot of Starfall Mountain.
Lin Jie stopped and said, "Let's wait here for a bit."
Shi Sheng asked in confusion, "Isn't your sect located at the summit of Starfall Mountain?"
Lin Jie smiled and replied, "This entire mountain belongs to the Starfall Sword Sect. Any outsiders visiting the Starfall Sword Sect must wait at the foot of the mountain."
Ye Qiubai nodded.
If it were any other sect, Ye Qiubai might think that this sect's way of treating guests was somewhat problematic.
Or rather, there is a prejudice against them.
However, after what happened, the Starfall Sword Sect became isolated and suspicious.
This is understandable.
Seeing that Ye Qiubai and the other two didn't seem to mind.
Lin Jie nodded secretly as well.
It took about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
A middle-aged man, accompanied by a young man and a cool-looking woman, arrived at the foot of the mountain.
The middle-aged man had a resolute face, and there was a sword scar at the corner of his eye.
Carrying a three-foot-long sword on his back.
Even Ye Qiubai couldn't discern its level of understanding.
He is probably already in the Late-Stage Emperor Realm, or even above the Emperor Realm!
The Starfall Sword Sect, though it has fallen to the bottom of the first-rate category.
Even today, its profound cultural heritage remains evident.
Lin Jie looked at the middle-aged man, cupped his hands, and said, " Peak Master."
Starfall Sword Sect.
It has four peaks.
The main peak, Cloud-Breaking Peak, is the mountain where the sect leader resides.
The other three peaks are Purple Haze Peak, Ultimate Intent Peak, and Howling Sword Peak!
Zhang Yunzong was the Peak Master of Howling Sword Peak.
Upon seeing the Lin Jie, Zhang Yunzong nodded solemnly, a forced smile appearing on his lips.
However, everyone knew that when Zhang Yunzong showed that smile, he was truly smiling.
It should be noted that Zhang Yunzong was usually very serious and rarely smiled.
"You're back. How was your trip?"
Lin Jie replied, "I've gained some insights."
Zhang Yunzong nodded. "It's good that you've gained some insights. You can come to Howling Sword Peak later, and I'll help you verify them."
Insights need to be verified through practical application.
Only in this way can we better absorb and utilize what we've learned.
"Thank you, Peak Master."
Zhang Yunzong nodded again, then looked at Ye Qiubai and the other two.
"I heard you obtained the Star Meteorite, and thus wish to come to my Starfall Sword Sect to pay homage to His Majesty the Sword Emperor?"
Xiao Hei and Shi Sheng lacked vocabulary.
Ye Qiubai was responsible for all these exchanges.
Ye Qiubai stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Yunzong, but did not utter the words he had spoken to Lin Jie earlier.
Instead, he shook his head and said, "No."
Lin Jie was slightly taken aback.
Although he knew that Ye Qiubai's words were not the main point.
However, he never expected that Ye Qiubai would bring it up on his own initiative.
Even the man and woman behind Zhang Yunzong were taken aback, and then their expressions became even more hostile!
The Starfall Sword Emperor is the object of their faith!
Wasn't Ye Qiubai's statement a sign of disdain for their beliefs?
However, they did not draw their swords.
After all, whether or not someone respects the Starfall Sword Emperor is their own business, and they have no reason to interfere.
Zhang Yunzong's eyes were slightly cold, but his expression remained serious. He frowned slightly, and wisps of his aura were revealed, pressing down on Ye Qiubai!
So, you're lying?
Ye Qiubai smiled, his movements restricted by the suppressed aura.
However, Ye Qiubai still stood tall, like a sharp sword soaring into the sky!
"I was indeed lying before."
"Oh? And now?"
"Now, I really want to pay my respects to the Starfall Sword Emperor; he was a great man."
"He is also a qualified sword cultivator."
"The title of Sword Emperor is well-deserved."
"Insolence!" The aloof woman among them finally couldn't hold back any longer and shouted, "Senior Sword Emperor is of course a qualified sword cultivator. Why does he need your acknowledgment?"
Ye Qiubai was not angry. Instead, he looked at the aloof woman with calm, unwavering eyes, yet extremely sincere.
"If the world didn't recognize him, why would the Starfall Sword Emperor be revered by the people?"
The aloof woman paused, her voice faltering.
Zhang Yunzong was not angered by Ye Qiubai's seemingly arrogant words.
Instead, he carefully examined Ye Qiubai.
Ye Qiubai's gaze remained unwavering, meeting Zhang Yunzong's eyes directly.
Sudden.
Ye Qiubai felt a lightness in his body!
The aura emanating from Zhang Yunzong vanished completely at that moment!
"You're very good."
"Your Sword Dao is also very pure. Would you like to join my Starfall Sword Sect?"
Upon hearing this,
The man and woman behind Zhang Yunzong both looked surprised.
Both of them were Zhang Yunzong's personal disciples and had been standing by for a long time.
He knows Zhang Yunzong extremely well!
Throughout the entire Starfall Sword Sect, Zhang Yunzong, the Peak Master of Howling Sword Peak Master, is known for his strictness!
I never readily accept disciples!
But now he's personally telling Ye Qiubai to join the Starfall Sword Sect?
Lin Jie smiled as well.
Now that Zhang Yunzong has said these words, the evaluation of Ye Qiubai is over.
But.
Ye Qiubai surprised the man and woman.
He shook his head and said, "Thank you, senior, but Qiubai already has a master."
Zhang Yunzong nodded. "Since you already belong to a sect, it's the right thing to do not join."
"Once you join a sect, you must be loyal; this is the foundation of a sect."
Obviously.
In Zhang Yunzong's mind, his evaluation of Ye Qiubai rose even higher!
"Alright, Lin Jie, you take the three of them up the mountain."
That's all.
Zhang Yunzong then led the man and woman away from the place!
Lin Jie also smiled and said, " Brother Ye, it's not easy to gain Peak Master's approval."
Ye Qiubai smiled. "I'm just stating the facts."
Upon hearing this...
Lin Jie, however, said seriously, "To be honest, those four words sound easy to say."
"But how many people can truly live up to those four words?"
Ye Qiubai laughed and said, "You're exaggerating too much. Let's go take a look, and then we can have a little sparring with Brother Lin Jie!"
Hearing about exchanging ideas.
Lin Jie's eyes lit up!
Clearly, he also wanted to spar with Ye Qiubai.
He couldn't wait to lead the four of them up the mountain.
Starfall Sword Sect.
Except for the Peak Master, or those above the Peak Master.
You'll need to walk up the mountain!
On the way up the mountain.
With a hint of shyness, Mu Cisheng looked at Ye Qiubai and whispered, "When you said that, weren't you afraid of being kicked out?"
Ye Qiubai looked at his future brother-in-law and smiled, "If I say the same thing as before, they definitely won't believe me."
"After all, how could someone who needs Lin Jie's introduction to learn about the Starfall Sword Sect while on the road possibly think about making a pilgrimage to the Starfall Sword Emperor?"
Mu Cisheng's expression froze for a moment, then he said, "Could it be that you did this on purpose?"
Ye Qiubai smiled and shook his head, saying, "It wasn't intentional; I was just stating the facts."
Starfall Mountain is very high.
It took the five of them half a day to walk up the mountain before they finally arrived at the mountain gate...