“What exactly is going on? Who is behind all this?”
In the sky, Lin Zisheng’s face was extremely unsightly. He had been incredibly unlucky lately.
A while ago, he inexplicably fell into a deep spring, and just now, he was chased by a Foundation Establishment Late Phase Yao Beast into a deep underground valley, which was filled with disgusting strange insects.
“We’re almost at Bamboo Sect. According to Master, as long as I get Bamboo Sect’s support, I won’t lack resources for the next year. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Lin Zisheng’s face was filled with anticipation as he sped towards his destination.
As he got closer to Bamboo Sect, Lin Zisheng’s mood grew increasingly excited.
As long as he took over Bamboo Sect, not only would he not lack resources for the next year, but it was also said that Bamboo Sect was entirely made up of women, which made him incredibly excited.
“Here it is. This is where Master said Bamboo Sect is located. But, why does it look a bit different?”
Lin Zisheng hovered in mid-air on his Flying Sword, holding a map. He compared the map to the bamboo forest below multiple times, but they didn’t match.
“What’s going on? Did I get the wrong place?”
Looking at the map in his hand, Lin Zisheng fell into contemplation. Then, he glanced forward, and his expression instantly froze.
That figure was one he never wanted to see again in his life.
On the ground ahead, Ye Lin was leaning against a bamboo tree, smiling as he watched him.
This figure lingered in his mind like a demon.
“Senior Brother, since you’re here, why don’t you come down and sit for a bit?”
Looking at Lin Zisheng in the sky, Ye Lin called out loudly.
Seeing this, Lin Zisheng could only bite the bullet and descend on his Flying Sword.
“Junior Brother, long time no see.”
“Senior Brother, we seemed to have met yesterday. You can’t say long time no see.”
Looking at Lin Zisheng, Ye Lin said with a half-smile.
“Junior Brother, I have important matters, so I won’t reminisce. Farewell.”
Cupping his fists towards Ye Lin, Lin Zisheng left without looking back.
“Damn it, why? Why can he always get ahead of me? Is he always following me?”
“Impossible. If he’s been following me, then there’s no reason for him to always be ahead of me. What’s the reason?”
“Everything I do, he seems to have it under control? Why?”
In a large mountain, the surroundings were lush and green, with dense trees. But with loud bangs, large trees collapsed one after another.
Among them, a figure wielding a long sword seemed to have gone mad, hacking wildly in all directions. For a moment, Sword Qi crisscrossed throughout the dense forest, leaving the surroundings in ruins.
This figure was Lin Zisheng. Ever since he bid farewell to Ye Lin, he found a place to vent.
“No… no, calm down.”
After venting, Lin Zisheng forced himself to calm down, then carefully pondered the recent events.
His whereabouts seemed to be under Ye Lin’s control. First Tianshu Sect, then Shaoyang Sect, and finally Bamboo Sect—Ye Lin’s figure was present every time.
And Ye Lin was able to arrive before him every time. Where did the problem occur?
This made him very confused. Ye Lin following him? Unrealistic.
If he really sorted it out, he was following Ye Lin.
…
Meanwhile, watching Lin Zisheng leave in a hurry, Ye Lin smiled and shook his head. The young man’s state of mind was not good; he seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
But on second thought, it was understandable. Anyone who encountered this would break down.
However, looking at the panel in front of him, Ye Lin stroked his chin in thought.
Name: Lin Zisheng
Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Middle Stage
Fate: Blue (Incomplete)
Fate Principles: 【Ordinary Luck】 【Sword Dao Leader】 【Divine Comprehension】 【Reincarnation of a Mighty Figure】 【Son of Heaven’s Favor】
Destiny: Stops at Nascent Soul Late Stage. During a Secret Realm exploration, he was killed by a Nascent Soul Peak Stage Cultivator.
Recent Opportunity 1: Three hours later, go to Giant Hammer Sect. Inside Giant Hammer Sect, ask the Giant Hammer Sect Leader to take action. The Giant Hammer Sect Leader will take out countless treasures and fuse a Yellow Grade High Grade long sword with countless treasures, forging it into a Xuan Grade Low-Rank.
Recent Opportunity 2: Under the Grand Elder statue in the Giant Hammer Sect main hall, discover a Martial Skill, “Hundred Refinements into Hammer.” After Cultivating it, step into the ranks of a First-Grade Artifact Refiner.
【Ordinary Luck】: You have a relatively good amount of Luck accompanying you. Good Luck often allows you to turn danger into safety after encountering it.
【Reincarnation of a Mighty Figure】: You are the Reincarnation of a Mighty Figure from the Immortal Realm. After repeated setbacks, your Divine Soul from your previous life will forcefully awaken at all costs when you Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Late Phase. At that time, your future Cultivation will be smooth sailing.
【Son of Heaven’s Favor】: The drop in your Fate has caused your Luck to plummet. During this period, your Luck will experience a backlash.
Looking at Lin Zisheng’s panel, Ye Lin’s expression was solemn. The Fate Principle of Reincarnation of a Mighty Figure had dropped to Foundation Establishment Late Phase. It seemed someone was getting anxious.
This also intensified the killing intent in Ye Lin’s heart.
“It seems I can’t keep you around. If you suddenly awaken, I’ll have nowhere to cry.”
Ye Lin thought to himself. Since that was the case, Lin Zisheng couldn’t be kept alive. After the farewell at Giant Hammer Sect, it would be Lin Zisheng’s death.
He absolutely could not allow Lin Zisheng to go beyond his control.
“Next, Giant Hammer Sect.”
With that, Ye Lin stepped on his long sword and flew into the distance.
Giant Hammer Sect was not far from here. Who knew why Lin Zisheng would only arrive three hours later? However, this greatly benefited Ye Lin.
“According to Master’s mark, Giant Hammer Sect is an Artifact Refining Sect. Its Sect Leader is a Third-Grade Artifact Refiner, capable of independently forging Yellow Grade High Grade weapons.”
“And in terms of wealth, Giant Hammer Sect is also one of the wealthiest Sects because the weapon forging industry cooperates with various major forces.”
“If I take over Giant Hammer Sect, it means I’ve seized control of the major forces’ necks. There’s Giant Hammer Sect and also Dan Valley. As long as I take over these two small Sects, I won’t have to worry about resources anymore.”
Looking at the map in his hand, Ye Lin pondered.
Giant Hammer Sect was a Sect specializing in Artifact Refining, and it cooperated with various major forces, so it was naturally incredibly wealthy. However, the Giant Hammer Sect Leader only wanted to work independently, and he had the capital to do so.
So even if they always worked independently, no one dared to touch Giant Hammer Sect, because no one was foolish enough to touch Giant Hammer Sect, which would be equivalent to touching the interests of several other major forces. The major forces restrained each other, which was why Giant Hammer Sect, despite its abundant resources, remained untouched.
And Dan Valley, this small force was the same. The Valley Leader was a Third-Grade Alchemist who could refine Yellow Grade High Grade Medicinal Pills, similar in nature to Giant Hammer Sect.
They provided Medicinal Pills to various major Sects, and no one dared to touch them. Not even Qingyun Sect dared to forcefully recruit the Dan Leader into Qingyun Sect as a private Alchemist.
“Giant Hammer Sect, arrived.”
Looking at the gate completely forged from steel, Ye Lin’s eyes lit up.
Giant Hammer Sect had not been invaded by evil Cultivators until now. Evil Cultivators were not foolish; Giant Hammer Sect was too important to the major forces. If they dared to touch it, the major forces would definitely take action.
“Qingyun Sect Personal Disciple, Ye Lin, specially comes to visit the Giant Hammer Sect Leader.”