Thinking of her master, Su Lianxin's expression still showed a hint of sadness, even though she tried her best to control it.
After parting ways in the Profound Domain, she was separated from her master and fellow disciples, and she ended up here by accident.
Later I learned that this was the Sword Ruins of the Eastern Continent.
She was rescued by the Duan Household Sword Ruins.
The Duan Household's strength wasn't particularly strong, but it wasn't weak either. During her recovery, she heard that the fourth young lady of the Duan Household had left the Sword Ruins years ago to seek the Dao in the Primordial Holy Heaven, and had not returned to this day.
That was a place where the powers of the Eastern Continent gathered, and Lineage and sects from all sides would send their children there to study and train.
At that time, Su Lianxin's strength had not yet reached the point where she could protect herself. After much deliberation, she chose to stay in the Duan Household for the time being to protect herself, rather than keep up with their pace.
Being alone in the world is no different from being Rogue Cultivator, so Su Lianxin was cautious.
She didn't reveal much of her talent, avoiding all eyes and ears, secretly cultivating and improving her strength, while also looking for her master and the others.
Unfortunately, no matter who it was, there was no word from them.
The only good news is that she is currently in the Sword Ruins, a place filled with the legacies of fallen Sword Ruins cultivators, making it a veritable paradise for them.
Those sword cultivators who have devoted their lives to arduous training are unwilling to see their life's insights vanish into nothingness. Therefore, in the Sword Ruins, Sword Tomb can be found everywhere.
As long as you have talent, you can get fortuitous opportunity.
Even though the Sword Tomb is difficult to enter, many people still flock to it, and even the slightest mistake that could endanger their lives cannot dissuade later sword cultivators.
In order to improve her strength, Su Lianxin would naturally not be a timid person.
Lin Ling was someone she had met by chance while exploring the Sword Tomb.
Having almost no defeats in the Profound Domain, Su Lianxin, despite being extremely cautious, still somewhat misjudged the dangers here.
Just when she was in danger, Lin Ling appeared and came to her rescue.
Gratitude is natural.
Repaying the debt is only natural.
But after the two got to know each other and joined forces to overcome the Sword Tomb, they unexpectedly discovered that the other's temperament was quite to their liking.
After that, they joined forces to conquer several Sword Tomb, improving their strength, and their relationship became increasingly close.
Calling them close friends wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Moreover, Lin Ling's low-key and unassuming personality suited Su Lianxin's taste very well.
At the same time, Su Lianxin also keenly sensed that her new friend was probably hiding some secret. She always woke up in the middle of the night and was always on guard against people. She didn't even dare to reveal her talent, as if she was afraid of attracting someone to hunt her down.
Otherwise, given her talent, she wouldn't have fallen to the level of Rogue Cultivator. The top forces in the Sword Ruins would definitely not have missed such a promising talent as Lin Ling.
During this period, Lin Ling left on her own several times.
When she returned, she always had wounds on her body.
When Su Lianxin asked her, Lin Ling would only keep a straight face and say with a bitter expression, "I have my own difficulties, Lianxin. If you consider me a friend, then please don't ask anymore."
"And..."
Her bitter expression carried a hint of resentment, but more than anything, it reflected a sense of helplessness.
Even if I told you, you couldn't help me.
When two people venture out together, they have a better understanding of each other's abilities to some extent.
Lin Ling actually said she couldn't help?
Su Lianxin seemed to understand something, and although she wanted to know, she remained silent and did not ask any further questions.
However, she had already secretly made up her mind to improve her strength, so that if the opportunity arose, she might be able to lend Lin Ling a hand.
And there's also my master.
Only by increasing my strength can I leave the Sword Ruins as soon as possible and find my master!
Su Lianxin to improve her strength, and Lin Ling, for reasons unknown, was also frantically improving her strength.
The two hit it off immediately.
They almost perished in the Sword Tomb.
This time is no different.
This is the place where the Ancient Emperor sword cultivators passed down their lineage. Along the way, the two of them experienced countless dangers and risked their lives to break through countless sword formations filled with murderous intent.
Finally, they reached the end, where a giant sword stood tall in the empty hall.
The cultivation resources left behind all around were countless, including elixirs and sword manuals!
It's out!
This could be the entire fortune of an Ancient Emperor!
If they could obtain them, they wouldn't have to worry about cultivation resources for a while!
Just as the two were about to collect their hard-earned spoils as usual, a quiet voice suddenly rang out behind them.
"Gentlemen, this is the territory of my Heavenly Nether Sword Sect. Isn't it inappropriate for you to seize fortuitous opportunity here?"
"Heh, to be able to open the Sword Tomb of the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor is quite a talent."
"But unfortunately, you can't take these things with you!"
"Who goes there?" Lin Ling and Su Lianxin immediately looked in the direction of the voice, their faces full of vigilance.
There, a group of figures slowly appeared. At the forefront was a woman dressed in sect attire, with a very conspicuous sect jade pendant hanging from her waist.
Heavenly Nether Sword Sect!
Su Lianxin sank.
She has been here for about a year, so naturally she knows the great name of the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect.
It is one of the top forces in the Sword Ruins, with the Saint Realm expert in charge. Ordinary sword cultivators simply cannot afford to provoke it.
The woman, clearly confident in her position, took a step forward, slightly raised her chin, and looked down at the two of them, completely disregarding them and merely sneering.
"I'll give you a way out, hand over the stuff now."
Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!
Their eyes were filled with disgust and contempt.
As the pride of the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect, she probably didn't take these Rogue Cultivator seriously.
You should know that her grandfather was the patriarch of the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect!
Even the protectors who followed him were Ancient Emperor.
She had tried to enter the Sword Tomb of the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor countless times, but she could never pass the test and was frustrated by her inability to do so.
It wasn't just frustration, but also a bit of disbelief.
She is the granddaughter of the patriarch of the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect, how could she not even pass the test of an Ancient Emperor!
How could her talent be so bad!
I felt both frustrated and resentful.
However, when Shui Lianyi returned to the Sword Tomb of the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor, she discovered that the Sword Tomb had been opened, and the obstacle she had been struggling with had been overcome!
In that instant, it felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head.
Not only was it unbelievable, but there was also a hint of annoyance, as if they had been slapped in the face.
How could that be...? How could anyone else besides her possibly open this Sword Tomb?
Having faced the challenges so many times, she knew perfectly well how difficult the trials left behind by the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor were.
Even she, under the tutelage of her Saint Realm Grandfather, Sword Intent had reached the sixth level, couldn't open it. If someone opened it before her, wouldn't that mean the person inside had an even stronger Sword Intent than she did?
But the trials at the Sword Tomb test not only Sword Intent, but also age. How could someone her age possibly have Sword Intent superior to hers? What kind of monster would that be!?
Filled with anger and jealousy, Shui Lianyi barged in after the other person, her face grim.
She had tried so many times at the Broken Sword Sword Tomb; she had long since come to regard the things within as her own. Otherwise, what would have been the point of all the effort she had wasted?
Now that someone has beaten her to it, it's tantamount to slapping her in the face.
This grudge must be avenged.
She was already being incredibly lenient by simply letting the people inside return the items!
However, Su Lianxin frowned after hearing what the other person said.
return?
The items in the Sword Tomb are all unclaimed; who would come here to demand them?
Moreover, this was Sword Tomb she and Lin Ling had risked their lives to open, and the inheritance they had finally obtained was something they couldn't possibly just hand over so easily.
and...
The items from the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor's Sword Tomb were enough for her to successfully enter the eighth level of Sword Intent, and could also heal Lin Ling's previous injuries. In any case, she could not possibly hand them over to someone else.
As Shui Lianyi looked on with smug satisfaction, she heard the beautiful woman in white opposite her speak with a hint of cold anger.
"Unclaimed property belongs to the capable; handing it over to you? Impossible!"