At Guanghan Palace, the Great Empress looked at Sword Empress Lin with a strange expression. She said with some astonishment, "Sword Ancestor, are you saying that Su Ze brought back a total of four interspatial rings?"
Sword Ancestor Lin did not know whether to laugh or cry. "That's right! Who would have thought that this kid would bring surprise after surprise? I was already greatly relieved that he was able to emerge from the mansion world alive. I didn't expect him to bring its entire fill of treasures."
"I had not expected this either. Back then, I tried my best to stop Su Ze from going to the mansion world! Who would have thought that he would surpass all expectations?"The empress shook her head with a smile.
"I didn't expect it either. Also...all of my points were used to exchange for Su Ze's hoard. I'm afraid that we don't have to worry about that fellow's future resources. Oh right, Su Ze has already reached the second level of the Grandmaster Realm." Sword Ancestor Lin smiled helplessly. He sat on the chair in a daze.
Sword Ancestor Lin had not been particularly talented, but due to his sheer diligence and luck, he had been able to reach his current level step by step.
In the past, when he was cultivating, it took him a total of twenty years to reach the Grandmaster Realm!
Sword Ancestor Lin compared himself to Su Ze's current progress. It did not feel good!
"If I remember correctly, Su Ze has also unlocked his sight to view the nebula. It has been less than two months since he reached the second stage of the Grandmaster Realm, right?" The empress propped up her chin and raised her eyebrows as she asked.
Sword Ancestor Lin nodded with difficulty. "That's why I said that Su Ze's future achievements will surpass that of Drunk Sword Immortal. How could it be nonsense? Little girl, you didn't believe me at that time."
"Ahem." The empress coughed dryly and changed the topic. She thought for a moment and continued, "Sword Ancestor also mentioned that Su Ze single-handedly killed more than 200 Martial Master Realm disciples in a single move?"
"That's true. It was a little too much to take in." Sword Ancestor Lin chuckled. His eyes were filled with pride toward Su Ze. After all, he had personally taught Su Ze swordsmanship and could be considered half his master.
"The young ones are terrifying these days." Even the empress couldn't help but sigh. It was indeed rather ridiculous.
"Alright, let's talk about the main issue at hand. This time, I taught the Golden Light Sect a lesson. Even with me present, they still dared to attack Pillheart Sect's disciples. They're like wolves, tsk! Not even trying to feign innocence!" Sword Ancestor Lin pursed his lips, his eyes were filled with disdain.
"It's time to give this wolf a good beating. Although Pillheart Sect are pacifists and gracious, the Golden Light Sect is already one step ahead of us. How can we allow them to continue baring their fangs and brandishing their claws at us?" The Great Empress frowned. The ground around her was covered in frost.
"Alright, we've said it all. When Saber Ancestor and Pill Ancestor return from their travels, it's time for us to head out." Sword Ancestor Lin stood up with a stern expression. At that moment, his entire body was covered with the divine aura of a victorious general.
Sword Ancestor Lin waved his fist and said, "Let's end this before it gets too bloody."
"Our Pillheart Sect isn't a docile rabbit." The empress narrowed her eyes and said.
"Prepare for battle. The Golden Light Sect isn't particularly strong, but the Hidden Sect is a big problem. Lin Ye and the other two can take good care of our disciples." After saying that, Sword Ancestor Lin took out a token. He spread the message from himself and the Great Empress.
On this day, all the disciples of the sect received a mission. All the disciples had to go out and hunt ten demonic beasts.
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At the Golden Light Sect, Elders Deng Hua and Wei Ming came to the mountains behind the sect where disciples trained at.
Something sensed their movement. It suddenly opened its eyes. In the darkness, a pair of green eyes flickered with greed, making them seem somewhat terrifying.
"Lin Hai, how have you been?" Deng Hua smiled as he took out a few paper bags containing roasted chicken from his interspatial ring and threw them into the abyss.
In an instant, there was the sound of stones falling from the abyss, and the pair of green lights also floated uncertainly.
Wei Ming took in the stench coming from the abyss and frowned slightly. Then, he took out a luminous pearl from his interspatial ring and threw it into the abyss.
The light instantly lit up the shadows. Demon Beast bones were placed wantonly, and there were even human bones among them.
A disheveled, naked, and dirty man was sitting cross-legged like a wolf or a tiger, chewing the food in his hand.
"Is it delicious?" Deng Hua asked with a smile.
Lin Hai glanced at Deng Hua angrily and said nothing. Instead, he continued to eat the food in his hand.
"Very good. It seems that he hasn't completely turned into a beast yet." Wei Ming nodded in satisfaction.
Lin Hai's beast-like behavior and habits weren't caused by nurturing, but were determined by nature.
Lin Hai's body had the blood of a human and the blood of a legendary great demon, the Netherworld Sirius!
The Netherworld Sirius only appeared in the underworld. The first time it attacked, it tore apart several Emperor Realm experts. In the end, it was eventually taken down by sheer numbers.
However, this bloodline flowed through Lin Hai. No one knew how this came to be, and no one knew whether this Lin Hai was a human or a Netherworld Sirius.
However, there was no doubt that Lin Hai's combat strength was absolutely terrifying. Half a year ago, Lin Hai, who was only at the ninth level of the Martial Master Realm, went crazy for no apparent reason. At that time, he tore apart many Grandmaster Realm outer sect elders. It was also at that time that Lin Hai's Netherworld Sirius bloodline was completely exposed and he was subsequently imprisoned in this abyss.
"It's not enough food." Lin Hai opened his mouth and spoke in a hoarse voice.
Deng Hua looked at Lin Hai with a smile. It seemed that this Lin Hai had not completely turned into a beast yet. He was still capable of human speech. "Don't be anxious. I have an order for you. As long as you agree, I guarantee that you won't even be able to finish the delicious food and drinks that will come your way."
Wei Ming didn't say anything. Instead, his eyes were shining. If this thing of theirs could at least communicate like a human, then half of the plan to kill Su Ze would succeed!
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Su Ze remained unaware that someone was plotting against him. He realized that ever since he returned, his strength had increased at a faster and faster rate. He didn't know why.
In a day's time, he had broken through to the third level of Grandmaster Realm. This definitely wasn't because he simply swallowed a large number of pills. There must be another reason.
It wasn't until night that Su Ze was awakened by a purple light in his room.