Chapter 18: Second Disciple

Girl, this thing is absolutely not as simple as alarmist talk; you must remember not to reveal it in front of outsiders, otherwise even I cannot protect you.

Of course, if you are forced to reveal it, you must immediately contact your master, understand?

The woman inside the Azure Ring warned solemnly.

Li Yilan nodded and agreed.

Although she is young, she also knows the seriousness of the problem.

She will naturally not act foolishly.

……

Subsequently, Lin Yang again introduced the sword intent: "The Emperor Sword need not be repeated; simply put, this sword intent is to unleash a sword using your intention, your spiritual power, the might of the Sword Dao Holy Body, and your understanding of the Sword Dao."

"This sword is called One Sword Slays Immortals!"

Upon hearing this!

Li Yilan's blood boiled, and her spine straightened involuntarily.

This sword, with my intention, my cultivation, my Sword Dao Holy Body, and my ultimate Sword Dao, I unleash a single strike.

This sword.

It can break the heavens.

It can slay immortals.

Thus it is called One Sword Slays Immortals!

Thrilling!

It's really too thrilling.

Plop!

After listening to Lin Yang's explanation and the senior's introduction, she also came to understand this thing clearly.

Since the master is willing to give everything wholeheartedly, she naturally must treat it solemnly.

She knocked her head three times with loud bangs.

Then she expressed gratitude: "Thank you, Master, for your gift; I, the disciple, will surely strive to cultivate."

Lin Yang nodded, and a surge of power waved out to lift Li Yilan up.

"No need to be so polite; take these things to cultivate, and if you have any questions, feel free to come find me."

"Yes!"

Li Yilan again bowed and said: "Disciple will surely follow your teachings, strive diligently in cultivation, not disappoint the master; and the master needs only a word, for I am willing to go up the mountain of swords and down the sea of fire, even if I fall into hell and never be reborn, I will not shirk."

As for the person before her, Li Yilan knows that thousands of words of gratitude are insufficient.

It is he, again and again, giving her new hope.

It is also he, again and again, changing her.

Great kindness and great virtue.

She has nothing to repay with.

The woman inside the Azure Ring also gave a slight bow.

Although she shares life and death with Li Yilan, she can be considered her half‑mentor.

But like Lin Yang.

Generously giving.

She asks herself, truly she has not done so.

She should also reflect.

Lin Yang smiled gently and said: "Then you may go down to cultivate first."

"Yes!"

Li Yilan withdrew.

……

After Li Yilan left, Lin Yang felt that his body smelled foul.

After all, his realm has risen.

He also obtained the Sword Dao Holy Body.

It is inevitable that some impurities are expelled.

So, he is preparing to go to the hot spring pool for a soak.

But just as he was about to get up.

【Ding!】

At this very moment, the system's notification sounded again.

【Congratulations, host, for guiding senior disciple Li Yilan into the second stage of cultivation and successfully issuing the teaching materials; the system rewards the host with a Ten‑thousand‑year Heavenly Dao Tea Tree sapling—please find a place to transplant it as soon as possible.】

Next, the introduction of the Ten‑thousand‑year Heavenly Dao Tea Tree was transmitted into Lin Yang's mind.

Ten‑thousand‑year Heavenly Dao Tea Water: after drinking it, it nourishes the Heavenly Dao with rhythm, and also brings about an enlightenment that awakens the heavenly secrets.

Upon hearing this.

Lin Yang laughed.

"Soaking in hot springs can raise cultivation and increase comprehension."

"Drinking the tea water can also nourish the Heavenly Dao with rhythm and bring sudden enlightenment of heavenly secrets."

"System, it's really you."

"Truly, at every moment you are thinking of raising my cultivation."

【The host is being particular, but serving the host has always been the system's principle; between us there's no need to be so particular.】

Thus!

Lin Yang laughed loudly, then he walked out of the room, came to the edge of the swimming pool, and found a nice spot.

System, transplant the Heavenly Dao Tea Tree.

【Possible.】

Boom!

In an instant, light blazed at the poolside; the Heavenly Dao Tea Tree, originally only three feet tall, began to grow wildly, its trunk thickening, branches spreading, and in a flash it reached several zhang in height.

Every tender leaf shimmered with a strange light, as if inscribed with the ultimate principle of heaven and earth.

On the tea tree, specks of tender buds sparkled like jade, their green hue revealing endless vitality, faintly exuding the aura of the Heavenly Dao.

Drip!

A drop of water fell from the Heavenly Dao Tea Tree.

A tender leaf trembled slightly, like the whisper of an ancient deity, causing the surrounding space to shudder.

This Heavenly Dao aura is so pure and powerful that it inspires awe.

Not only that.

The true qi rising from the hot spring pool scattered onto the tea leaves.

It actually formed a layer of spiritual power crystals.

Such items.

They can only be found in the finest ore veins.

And Lin Yang here.

The pool and the tea tree complemented each other, actually producing spirit crystals.

From this we can see.

Here the spiritual power is abundant to a terrifying degree.

Even within the Azure Cloud Sect, no place has more spiritual power than here.

Gazing at his own masterpiece.

Lin Yang laughed and said, "Hmm, not bad—after soaking in the hot spring, drink a cup of tea; after drinking the tea, soak in the hot spring again—such a life of leisure, just like this."

After jumping in and soaking in the hot spring for a while, Lin Yang casually crafted a recliner.

Thus he truly lived a life like a salted fish.

But.

After lying there for about several hours.

【Ding!】

The system's notification sounded again.

【Ding, detected near Heavenly Dao Peak a disciple with qualifying talent trait active; please host, quickly find and accept as disciple; upon successful recruitment, system rewards the Nine Dragon Profound Heaven Flag!】

Upon hearing that!

Lin Yang shot up from the recliner in a flash.

"Has the second disciple with qualifying talent trait appeared?"

【Yes.】

"System, quickly tell me where that disciple is."

Lin Yang was extremely excited.

It's not that he did it for the system's reward of the Nine Dragon Profound Heaven Flag.

But he really lacks this disciple.

First, he only has one disciple under his name, looking like a bare-pole commander.

Second, Li Yilan's lone disciple is lonely.

Third, the cashback Li Yilan receives is already terrifying; gaining another disciple would surely double that terror.

Fourth, the Xiao family truly cannot keep dragging on; if the Xiao family elder ancestor breaks through to Quasi-Emperor, or if Medicine Old succeeds in his scheme, he will die.

Fifth, oh my god, after reading the system's description of the Nine Dragon Profound Heaven Flag, Lin Yang was stunned.

This flag can form a Nine Dragon Grand Formation on its own and can block a strike from a Great Emperor.

Therefore, considering all the above.

He indeed needs the addition of a second disciple.

Let him raise his strength sooner.

【I know host you're anxious, but don't rush; the second disciple with qualifying talent trait is located ten li north of Heavenly Dao Peak.】

Upon hearing that!

Lin Yang rejoiced; that disciple had already reached Heavenly Dao Peak.

Could this be a tacit understanding?

Could this be mutual pursuit?

Could this be love?

"My good disciple, your master has come."

You have traveled a thousand miles to seek a master.

As a master, why could I not meet a disciple within ten miles?

Immediately, Lin Yang turned into a stream of light and headed toward the north of Heavenly Dao Peak.

Not being in a hurry is impossible.

This lifetime is impossible.

And just then.

【Ding!】

【Detected that senior disciple Li Yilan's One Sword Slays Immortal has reached entry level; congratulations, host, you have regained One Sword Slays Immortal.】

Lin Yang's mouth twitched.

It's only been a few hours— is it supposed to be this scary?

However, this further strengthened his resolve to take on a second disciple.