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The Life-Giving Spirit Fruit, that's a really good thing...
Lin Yi was overjoyed. He was already at the Eighth Nirvana Realm, and with the time bonus from the Ancestral Palace, he believed he would soon break through to the Ninth Nirvana Realm. Then, after refining the Life Profound Spirit Fruit, he would be able to advance to the Life Profound Realm!
This reward is very timely!
On a distant mountain peak, Ying Xuanzi gazed at the thunderous cheers. A gentle smile slowly spread across his jade-like face. His gaze swept across the sea of people, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. A hundred years ago, this place had also been just as lively…
"Zhou Tong, eventually a younger generation will surpass you..."
Ying Xuanzi chuckled softly, then turned and left gracefully, a sigh of relief lingering in the air.
Chapter 239 Cultivation Soars, the Girl Plays the Piano! [Please Read On]
The commotion caused by Lin Yi's successful comprehension of the Great Desolation Scripture lasted for several days within the Dao Sect before gradually subsiding, and everyone's attention turned to the upcoming Palace Examination.
The Palace Examination is a competition to test the strength of the disciples of the Four Palaces, and the ranking of the Four Palaces will also be determined by the results of the competition.
Therefore, every year during the palace examination, the disciples of the four palaces would train with all their might, otherwise it would be quite embarrassing to suffer a crushing defeat.
After a short rest, Lin Yi also entered a state of cultivation again.
For the other members of the Dao Sect, there were still more than two months until the palace examination, but with the Ancestral Palace, Lin Yi had ten times the time!
Of course, Lin Yi couldn't cultivate inside the ancestral palace every day; he would occasionally come out and show his face.
Furthermore, when Hongyadong came to provoke them, Lin Yi also temporarily stopped his cultivation, thus saving face for the Dao Sect and earning the respect of the Dao Sect disciples.
During this time, whenever Lin Yi encountered Ying Huanhuan, the girl would turn her cunning eyes and then dart away like a rabbit, clearly trying to avoid him.
Lin Yi simply smiled and let it go.
Time flies by like water.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and the day of the imperial examination was drawing ever closer.
On a mountain in the Dao Sect, a young figure sat cross-legged on a pavilion atop the mountain peak, gazing down with a leisurely air.
As far as Lin Yi could see, there was a giant platform where many Dao Sect disciples had gathered to cultivate and spar, creating a rather lively atmosphere.
More than two months have passed outside, but after accounting for some delays, Lin Yi has been cultivating in the ancestral palace for almost a year and a half!
In the past year and a half, Lin Yi's cultivation level has also improved significantly.
In terms of Yuan Power cultivation, Lin Yi skipped directly from the Eighth Yuan Nirvana Realm, the Ninth Yuan Nirvana Realm, and the Lesser Completion of the Life Profound Realm, and arrived at the Greater Completion of the Life Profound Realm!
In terms of spiritual power cultivation, Lin Yi has skipped several levels from the Seven-Seal Heavenly Talisman Master and broken through to the Lesser Vehicle Immortal Talisman Master realm!
The long period of seclusion had left Lin Yi feeling somewhat exhausted. With the palace examination approaching, he ended his seclusion to relax his mind.
Lin Yi gazed quietly at the platform, emptying his mind. Looking down at the energetic Dao Sect disciples, he felt as if he were looking at a junior.
However, in reality, many of those Taoist disciples were older than him.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head; his mindset was perhaps a little too mature for his age...
"What are you giggling about?"
Just then, a melodious laugh suddenly rang in Lin Yi's ears.
Lin Yi turned his gaze and saw Ying Huanhuan standing gracefully to the side, dressed in light-colored clothes.
At this moment, Ying Huanhuan tilted her head slightly and looked at Lin Yi. Her bright eyes blinked, and she was extremely beautiful.
"Thinking about our bet, what should I ask you to do..." Lin Yi stretched and said jokingly.
Ying Huanhuan, who had originally intended to make fun of Lin Yi, immediately turned her big eyes on him upon hearing this, and even quietly took a step back.
"It seems someone is planning to renege on their debt," Lin Yi said with a slight smile.
Ying Huanhuan blushed, then gritted her teeth and said, "Who wants to renege on their debt? I'll settle it for you today. Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Looking at Ying Huanhuan's reckless expression, Lin Yi's lips curled into a slight smile, his gaze sweeping over her shapely figure. "I want you..."
Lin Yi deliberately slowed down his speech. Before he could finish speaking, Ying Huanhuan's pretty face turned red. Her big eyes narrowed slightly like a cat's. Then she stretched out her jade hand, and a dark golden talisman appeared in her palm.
"Play me a tune," Lin Yi continued before Ying Huanhuan could speak, then added jokingly, "What? You not only want to renege on your debt, but you also want to attack me?"
"Hmph!" Ying Huanhuan glared at Lin Yi fiercely, flipped her hand, and put the talisman back away. Then she said in a coquettish voice, "This young lady didn't intend to renege on her debt. That talisman was only for my father to use for telepathic communication. If you dare to make any unreasonable demands, hmph..."
Lin Yi shrugged and said, "What unreasonable demands could I possibly make?"
"You're smart enough to know your place," Ying Huanhuan said with a coquettish snort. A fragrant breeze swept by, and she sat down next to Lin Yi. With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, the emerald-green zither appeared.
"Then I'll play you a piece of music. Apart from Father and Sister, no one else gets this treatment. If you dare to bring up any more agreements in the future, I won't be so polite."
As she spoke, the girl waved her small fist, deliberately making a fierce expression.
"That's truly my honor," Lin Yi said, very supportive. "As for the agreement, it will naturally be over after listening to your music."
Ying Huanhuan's expression quickly turned serious. Her slender, jade-like hands landed on the strings, and then a gentle sound, like heavenly music, slowly drifted over.
The music was accompanied by strange fluctuations, as if it could gradually penetrate the mind and settle into the deepest part of the soul.
As the melodious zither music filled the air, Lin Yi slowly closed his eyes. His previously tense body completely relaxed at this moment, as if he had no defenses left...
Ying Huanhuan occasionally turned her head to look at the sleeping young man who had lost all his defenses. A tenderness flashed in her beautiful eyes. This was the first time she had seen him so relaxed, like a child.
This feeling is pretty good...
The girl smiled slightly.
After an unknown amount of time, the young man suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, and all his defensiveness and caution quietly returned.
Lin Yi stretched and felt more refreshed than ever before, his whole body suddenly feeling relaxed.
"Thanks," Lin Yi turned his head and looked at the girl who had placed the emerald green zither on her lap.
She smiled sweetly at that moment, her smile clear and bright, as if it could purify people's hearts.
Cangshan Mountain, an ancient pavilion, a young girl, and a guzheng (a traditional Chinese zither).
This beautiful scene was deeply imprinted in Lin Yi's heart, and he would remember it forever.
“Although my music has a mesmerizing effect, it won’t work on you at all if you’re prepared to defend yourself,” Ying Huanhuan said with a smile.
As the sound faded, she gracefully rose, holding her guzheng, and stretched, revealing the soft curves of her zither.
Just as Ying Huanhuan was about to speak, she suddenly noticed a commotion on the platform below, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.
Then, Lin Yi saw the girl's face suddenly become extremely serious, and there was even a hint of unease in it.
Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and followed the girl's gaze, quickly discovering the source of the commotion...
Chapter 240 First Place in the Imperial Examination Can Only Be Mine! [Please Read On]
On the enormous platform, there were over a thousand figures, and at this moment, all of them were looking in one direction, their eyes filled with astonishment. Whispers spread rapidly across the platform like a plague.
Where their gazes converged, there was a stone staircase leading to the platform. At that moment, a figure was slowly walking up the staircase.
This figure was the source of the commotion on the platform.
It was a figure dressed in a gray robe, with long hair disheveled and hanging down his back. What was most eye-catching was the black greatsword he carried on his back. The greatsword was about ten feet long, and a chilling aura emanated from its blade.
Although it was the first time Lin Yi had met this person, he already knew in his heart that this person must be Wang Yan, the younger brother of the previous Heavenly Palace Senior Sister.
Next, Ying Huanhuan explained the person's situation to Lin Yi, which confirmed his judgment.
“In all these years, Senior Brother Wang Yan has never returned to the Dao Sect, but he has returned at this time. It must be because of the Palace Examination and the Sect Competition that will be held soon after…” Ying Huanhuan’s voice was somewhat bitter, and her pretty face no longer had its usual playfulness, but instead had a strong sense of unease.
"The winner of the palace examination will gain command of the Dao Sect disciples participating in the sect competition. Senior Brother Wang Yan, perhaps you've returned this time to seek revenge against the Yuan Sect with the help of the Dao Sect..."
Lin Yi's eyes flickered slightly, but he made no comment.
“Senior Brother Wang Yan is stubborn and cold-hearted. If we follow his methods, he will cause even more casualties among the Dao Sect disciples.”
Ying Huanhuan seemed to be thinking of that kind of ending, and her face looked as if she was about to cry.
"Don't worry, getting first place in the palace examination isn't easy," Lin Yi said softly, looking at Ying Huanhuan's expression.
"I want to see him, will you come with me?" Ying Huanhuan looked at Lin Yi, and Lin Yi could see a rare hint of fear in her big eyes.
She actually felt a little afraid of that Senior Brother Wang Yan.
"Let's go," Lin Yi nodded slightly, naturally not refusing Ying Huanhuan's small request.
Seeing Lin Yi nod, a hint of gratitude flashed in Ying Huanhuan's eyes, and then her delicate body darted out, with Lin Yi quickly following behind.
On the platform, Wang Yan walked up the stone steps, ignoring the gazes of the Daoist disciples around him, who subconsciously made way for him.
He walked along the passage, and after a long while, he finally stopped and looked at the girl who appeared in front of him. His numb eyes seemed to gather a little light.
"It's Huanhuan! She's grown so beautiful..."
Wang Yan stared at the girl in front of him. His almost heartless face seemed to twitch slightly, but no smile appeared in the end. Instead, an unusually hoarse voice slowly came out of his mouth.
"Senior Brother Wang Yan, you're finally back! My sister and I missed you so much!" Ying Huanhuan looked at the man who used to be as bright and cheerful as her older brother, now looking so weathered, and her nose tingled with tears.
Wang Yan looked at the girl for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "You've been very smart since you were little, so you should know why I've come back. Tell Xiaoxiao that I won't hold back during the palace examination."
Wang Yan's hoarse and indifferent voice slowly faded away. He then reached out his hand, as if to pat Ying Huanhuan's shoulder, but paused, gently withdrew his hand, and walked around the girl.
At that moment, Ying Huanhuan's eyes also turned red.
Seeing this, Lin Yi shook his head slightly, and then, under the gaze of thousands of complex eyes on the platform, he stood in front of Wang Yan.
Wang Yan paused in his steps because of Lin Yi's sudden appearance. His unfocused eyes twitched slightly, and then his gaze settled on Lin Yi.
Wang Yan stared blankly at Lin Yi, and then a powerful aura filled with the smell of blood slowly swept out from his body.
Wang Yan's aura was filled with murderous intent, which was undoubtedly a great deterrent to the surrounding Dao Sect disciples, but it had no effect on Lin Yi.
Lin Yi stood calmly before Wang Yan, unmoved as a mountain, completely unaffected by Wang Yan's imposing aura. He calmly said, "I understand that Senior Brother Wang Yan wants revenge, and I am willing to join you in killing the Yuan Sect members. However, the first place in this Palace Examination can only belong to me!"
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Wang Yan's murderous aura intensified, and a terrifying pressure pressed down on Lin Yi.
Upon seeing this, Ying Huanhuan's face immediately showed some worry, and she wanted to step forward to stop Wang Yan.
"Don't worry," Lin Yi said, pulling Ying Huanhuan behind him. Then, an even more powerful aura was suddenly released.
"Dengdengdeng!"
The two forces clashed, and in an instant, Wang Yan's body was shaken and forced to stagger backward.
"Life Profound Realm?"