But where exactly it was special, the Sect Master had not said.
No one knew. The Sect Master had only said that after Lin Xiao entered the Self-Governing Realm, he would be brought into the sect.
After that, the Sect Master entered a state of seclusion and had not emerged from it until now.
If the Sect Master knew about the current situation, he would likely have no inclination to continue cultivating.
The current situation was perhaps not what the Sect Master had envisioned.
Perhaps…
An absurd thought crossed the Great Elder's mind.
By the time the Sect Master emerged from seclusion, the Heaven-Peeking Sect would be all but gone.
"Die!"
Lin Xiao attacked first, feeling his blood boil. His skin began to turn pink, and wisps of steam rose from his body.
A literal boiling.
This sensation was uncomfortable. It was as if he had immense power wanting to erupt, but couldn't. He needed to use the saber in his hand to cut through everything!
Clang clang clang!
The weapons in their hands clashed hundreds of times in a single second!
Both Lin Xiao and the Great Elder were in a battle of comprehension, a pure test of their understanding of intent, honed over years of practice. Spirit energy at this moment seemed almost superfluous.
Lin Xiao's spirit energy was merely assisting his body in movements that defied its limits, and the Great Elder was no different.
Spirit energy thus became a supplementary tool.
Liu Fang and his fellow disciple exchanged wide-eyed glances.
Was Lin Xiao really this powerful?!
To be on par with their Great Elder in terms of pure mastery of techniques and intent!
While observing this, they were also able to learn much from Lin Xiao that they had previously not grasped!
Apart from the cultivation technique he had devoured, Lin Xiao's own talent was top-tier.
This clenched Liu Fang's fist. As an inner disciple, he had once been a chosen one! But Lin Xiao… he was unwilling!
He also wished to reach Lin Xiao's level!
But…
His hand slowly relaxed. The intent conveyed in every move, whether by the Great Elder or Lin Xiao, was beyond his comprehension.
He couldn't even grasp a fraction of this intent.
"Who is this person? To be on par with the Great Elder?"
"Isn't that the person called Lin Xiao?"
"Lin Xiao? *That* Lin Xiao?"
Instantly, the entire sect exploded into chatter!
How could they not know the name Lin Xiao?!
It was the name that had spread throughout the sect just days ago!
The very person who had caused trouble for Liu Fang and his fellow disciple.
But, hadn't that Lin Xiao not yet entered the Self-Governing Realm a few days ago? Why was Lin Xiao now at the peak of the Self-Governing Realm?
In such a short time?
Was his talent this terrifying?
"I heard… the Third Elder had someone kill his entire family…"
"Is he here to get revenge on the sect?"
"Is he crazy? Daring to come to the sect alone for revenge, isn't this suicide?"
"To be able to fight the Great Elder to a standstill, Lin Xiao is quite formidable."
At this moment, Lin Xiao's military saber moved faster and faster, and even the Great Elder's blade struggled to keep up.
"Are you done?"
Lin Xiao suddenly grinned. His crimson eyes were now tinged with gold.
"I'm just getting started enjoying myself."