Chapter 23: Stat Ascension

Time flies like a shuttle.

After returning from the Elders' Council, seven days had passed.

These days, Lin Yang exchanged the things he obtained from the Elders' Council for six hundred thousand spirit stones.

This can be considered the sect's startup funds.

That day, Lin Yang leisurely drank heavenly dao tea while reclining on a chair.

The days were very carefree.

【Ding!】

【Great disciple Li Yilan's cultivation has risen to Foundation Establishment Ninth Level; congratulations host for obtaining cultivation refund.】

Upon hearing the system's prompt.

Lin Yang, startled, turned his head and glanced at the courtyard's location.

"Achieving Foundation Establishment overnight is already terrifying enough; now, reaching Foundation Establishment Ninth Level in seven days—doesn't that mean a breakthrough to Nascent Soul Realm is imminent?"

Just as Lin Yang was startled.

【Ding!】

【Great disciple Li Yilan obtained Thirty-Six Sword Intents; Sword Dao level broke through to Sword Cultivator Level; congratulations host for obtaining Sword Dao cultivation cashback, breaking through to Grand Sword Cultivator Level.】

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang widened his eyes: "No wonder, as a possessor of Sword Dao Holy Body walking the ultimate Sword Dao, in such a short time he has reached the Sword Cultivator level."

You must know, among the myriad talents under heaven, some spend their whole lives and barely reach Sword Cultivator level; whereas someone like Li Yilan reaching Sword Cultivator in seven days is simply unheard of, unseen.

Such talent, even if placed in the Mysterious Yellow Continent, would be top-tier.

Lin Yang sincerely exclaimed.

Truly formidable.

However, the more monstrous his disciple, the better; thus, the cashback he receives will be greater.

Immediately.

He then opened his attribute panel.

【Host: Lin Yang】

【Identity: Grand Sword Cultivator】

【Cultivation: Lesser Saint Perfection Realm】

【Disciple: Li Yilan】

【Physique: Perfect Holy Body (successfully merged Sword Dao Holy Body/Minor Accomplishment)】

【Obtained Special Skill: Old Six Halo】

【Obtained Treasure: Immortal-Slaying】

【Obtained Technique: One Sword Immortal-Slaying/Minor Accomplishment】

【Obtained Cultivation Extreme Path: Ultimate Sword Dao】

Good,

Good.

Thanks to this disciple, his cultivation will soon reach the Great Saint Realm.

At the same time, he had long planned that once he reaches the Great Saint Realm,

he will attack the Xiao Clan.

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At this moment.

Inside the room.

Li Yilan slowly opened her eyes, and streaks of sharp sword light from the air returned into her body.

Her gaze was like a torch.

Sharp as a sword.

"Girl, I ask myself, having lived several thousand years, having seen countless people, my innate talent is also something to be proud of, but seeing you, I suddenly feel, what am I?"

One cannot blame the woman inside the Green Ring for not being calm.

After all, Li Yilan walks the ultimate Sword Dao; cultivation is extremely difficult, yet she only used seven days to break through to Foundation Establishment Ninth Level.

Such cultivation speed is more terrifying than any genius she has ever seen.

Furthermore.

That is not the most terrifying.

The most terrifying is.

She actually entered Sword Cultivator Level in just three breaths.

Just now.

After she broke through to Foundation Establishment Ninth Level,

she spent three breaths mastering the Thirty-Six Sword Intents, then reached Sword Cultivator Level.

He had seen someone enter Sword Cultivator in three days, causing a shockwave.

But these three breaths……

The woman inside the Green Ring vigorously shook her head, preventing herself from screaming out.

"Thank you for the praise, senior, but Li Lan still has a long way to go."

Li Yilan replied neither humble nor arrogant.

After all, she aims to become the number one person under heaven, naturally she will not be satisfied with the present.

Upon hearing this, the woman inside the Green Ring revealed a smile of approval.

Not arrogant or impatient, seeking progress in stability; this girl has improved again.

"Mm-hmm, if you think like that, I can rest easy."

"However, you have trained continuously for seven days; now your Sword Dao Sacred Body, the Ten Thousand Sword Heart True Explanation, and One Sword Slays Immortals have all reached the entry level."

"I think you should first slow the increase of your strength, should first settle down, and it would be best to develop some practical combat."

"What the senior said is absolutely correct." Li Yilan nodded and said: "I originally planned to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm before developing practical combat."

"However, after reaching the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, there is no way to improve further; perhaps I have truly hit a bottleneck, and I should enhance some practical combat ability."

"Mm-hmm, just as I thought." The woman inside the green ring said.

Li Yilan also said: "Senior, do you have any suggestions for improving practical combat?"

The woman inside the green ring opened her mouth, just about to speak.

But then she held back.

"Um... go ask your master."

She really didn't dare to give her own junk to Li Yilan.

First, what Lin Yang gave was really too good.

Second, Li Yilan's strength is really not easy to arrange a practical combat opponent for.

Upon hearing that.

Li Yilan had a sudden inspiration: "Yes, master must have a way."

Moreover, I have now broken through to the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, and my Sword Dao and other aspects have all improved.

I also want to try to see if I can clearly see my master's strength.

Immediately, she hopped out the door to look for her master.

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Meanwhile, by the pool.

Lin Yang lay on the lounge chair, finally merging all the sword intent of the Great Sword Cultivator Level into his body.

He let out a long breath.

"Huh? Good disciple, why are you here?"

Lin Yang opened his eyes and found his good disciple staring at her with a look of surprise.

Her mouth was open wide enough to fit a peach.

Her whole body froze, as if sucked in by the East Emperor's Ultimate Move, motionless.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Li Yilan said with a dry throat: "Master, you're really amazing."

Just now.

She saw that inside her master's body there actually existed over a hundred strands of sword intent.

Now she has reached the Sword Cultivator Level.

Naturally, she clearly understands how difficult it is to cultivate a single strand of sword intent.

And yet inside her master's body there actually are over a hundred strands of sword intent.

Of course, those are the amounts she can see clearly.

And what about the amounts she cannot see clearly?

Thus.

She drew a conclusion.

Her master's strength.

Probably a hundred times superior to mine.

Thinking this way, she then gained even more motivation.

She must strive diligently in cultivation to become number one under heaven.

Only then will she not hold her master back.

And at the instant Lin Yang saw Li Yilan.

Li Yilan's panel appeared.

【Senior Disciple: Li Yilan】

【Identity: Sword Cultivator】

【Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer Realm】

【Talent: Chen-level (can be promoted)】

【Already cultivated techniques: Ten Thousand Sword Heart True Explanation/entry level, One Sword Slays Immortals/entry level.】

【Already obtained treasure: Unparalleled】

【Golden trait: Omnipotent Cultivation】

【Golden trait: Sword Dao Sacred Body, Ultimate Sword Dao】

【Purple trait: Strong Luck】

【Purple trait: There is an Immortal in the Ring】

【Blue trait: Dream to Become Number One Under Heaven】

【White trait: Beautiful Appearance】

Lin Yang suddenly discovered that his good disciple had gained some additional attribute panels.

Of course, the most obvious change is naturally that the white trait "Dream to Become Number One Under Heaven" actually became a blue trait.

It rose by one level.

And the good looks attribute turned into a white attribute.

This shows that this good disciple probably had a realm advancement, and then his state of mind rose.

As a result, the dream of becoming the strongest under heaven turned into a blue attribute.

However, being a youth now, young people should have ideals, ambitions, and continually strive for them.

Otherwise, like a salted fish...

Eh?

How come we're talking about salted fish again.

Pah! Pah! Pah!

Lin Yang no longer dwelled on this, but instead said to Li Yilan: "You're not bad either, your cultivation is progressing rapidly."

"But while your cultivation advances, don't neglect actual combat."

Upon hearing that.

Li Yilan was startled.

Sure enough, the master proactively mentioned actual combat; it seems he really has made arrangements.

"Master, I have come this time precisely for the matter of actual combat."

Lin Yang nodded and said: "Indeed, it's time to enter the actual combat stage."

Immediately, he handed the sect master's token to Li Yilan.

"Take the token and go challenge the Martial God Hall of the Six Peaks."