The Unparalleled Sword Emperor-Chapter 36 - The First Battle of Joining the Sect

36: Chapter 36: The First Battle of Joining the Sect

36 -36: The First Battle of Joining the Sect

Besides Lin Bai and Lijian Xing, Elder Ji Bei had selected more than a dozen warriors in Lingxi City to take in as disciples.

He led them all back to the Spirit Sword Sect.

A dozen swift horses arrived at Luoling Mountain.

Lin Bai looked up.

In the distance, an unbroken array of mountains emitted captivating colors, and the energy of heaven and earth lingered among them.

Majestic structures towered on the cliffs within the mountains, filled with brilliant rays and architecture.

Hoards of spiritual birds gathered around, tweeting cheerfully. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Schools of fish agilely swam in the cascading rivers.

“Truly a treasure land of remarkable beauty.”

Lin Bai glanced from afar and fell deeply in love with it.

The Martial Arts Sacred Land, the Spirit Sword Sect.

Elder Ji Bei had brought a group of newly admitted disciples to the Outer Sect of the Spirit Sword Sect.

Ji Bei explained, “Although you all possess the Martial Arts Ninth Level of martial arts cultivation, you are still only considered disciples of the Outer Sect!”

“First, I will take you to the living quarters of the Outer Sect and help you complete the procedures for the official Sect membership.”

“Remember, the sect will put you through a trial seven days from now.

If you fail to complete the trial, you will be expelled from the Spirit Sword Sect.”

“If you wish to stay, you must first pass the trial.”

“Only by passing the trial can you formally become a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect.”

Elder Ji Bei made this clear to the dozen disciples behind him, including Lin Bai.

“Thank you for your guidance, Elder.” The dozen warriors shouted together.

Shortly afterward, Elder Ji Bei took Lin Bai and the others to complete their sect induction procedures and distributed living quarters to them.

The token for Lin Bai’s residence read “Yellow Character Number Five”.

“Once you’ve got your lodging, you can set out on your own.

Remember, the trials seven days from now will decide if you can remain in the Spirit Sword Sect.

I hope you will work hard.”

Elder Ji Bei added.

“Yes.”

The disciples all responded, thanked him, and then departed.

“Lin Bai, stay a moment.”

Just as Lin Bai was getting ready to leave, Ji Bei called him back.

“Elder, do you need anything?” Lin Bai asked curiously.

“Lin Bai, even though your Martial Soul is weak, this world is full of miracles.

Don’t give up your martial arts training.

If you persist in your cultivation, there will definitely be an achievement.”

“The Spirit Sword Sect has taken you in.

As long as you pass the trial, you can stay.”

“The Spirit Sword Sect is a large sect where you have to strive to obtain all cultivation resources on your own.”

“I hope you work hard.”

Elder Ji Bei gave Lin Bai a special pep talk.

This was because Ji Bei was really curious about Lin Bai.

How could Lin Bai, with his Yellow Level First Grade Martial Soul, defeat Lin Zi’er, a genius disciple?

If Lin Bai could defeat Lin Zi’er now, would he be able to a year from now?

To gamble or not to gamble?

Defying the pressure of possible severe punishment from the Canghai Yuntai Palace, Ji Bei took a chance and forced Lin Bai into the Spirit Sword Sect.

The other two sects, The Fire Palace and the Edgeless Sect, avoided Lin Bai like a plague after seeing him harm a disciple of King Zhao.

Only Ji Bei took a chance.

Because Ji Bei knew; if his gamble turned out right, the Spirit Sword Sect would once again step on top of the Canghai Yuntai Palace!

“Thank you for your guidance, Elder.

I will certainly do my best in cultivation!”

Lin Bai smiled and said, “By the way, Elder, there is something I would like to ask you about.”

“What is it?

You may ask.” Ji Bei was amiable.

“Do you know where Senior Ling Tianzi is?” Lin Bai asked curiously.

“Ling Tianzi?

Why are you seeking him?” Hearing this name, Ji Bei immediately frowned and asked.

“I want to ask him to be my master.” Lin Bai smiled and replied.

Elder Ji Bei took a deep breath and said, “Ling Tianzi is eccentric and dislikes socializing.

Since you want him to be your master, I will give you a chance to meet him.”

“After the trial seven days from now, there will be a Disciple Recruitment Conference hosted by the elders.”

“At that time, disciples who performed exceptionally well in the trials will be brought before the elders for personal mentoring.”

“If you show exemplary performance in the trials after seven days, I will personally invite Ling Tianzi over so you can meet him.”

“As for whether he will take you on as his disciple, that depends on your fate.”

Ji Bei said with a chuckle.

“Thank you, Elder.” Lin Bai thanked him gratefully.

“Ah, there’s one more thing.

You might already have roommates in your quarters, but the Spirit Sword Sect isn’t very friendly to newcomers.

Be careful.”

Ji Bei added another piece of advice to Lin Bai.

Bidding farewell to Ji Bei, Lin Bai, holding the token labeled “Yellow Character, Number Five”, went off to look for his quarters.

He arrived at a disciples’ residence.

“What are you doing!”

Just as Lin Bai was going to look for his accommodation.

Suddenly, he saw in front of him a man, beaten and bloodied, being thrown out of a residence.

This battered man, Lin Bai recognized, was none other than Lijian Xing, who came with him to the Spirit Sword Sect.

Lijian Xing’s residence was at Yellow Character Fifteen.

“What’s the matter?

We’re teaching you a lesson.”

“Beat him up for me!”

From the Yellow Character Fifteen residence, three young men emerged, looking at the fallen Lijian Xing with sardonic smiles.

These three men were all at the Martial Arts Ninth Level.

Even though Lijian Xing was also at Martial Arts Ninth Level, he could not fend off three attackers at the same time.

Lijian Xing is knocked down.

The three start punching and kicking him furiously.

“Is this the hostility Elder Ji Bei spoke about?”

Lin Bai smiled slightly:

“Stop it!”

A harsh shout issued from Lin Bai’s mouth.

The three men stop and look at Lin Bai with smug faces.

“Another new disciple, huh?

Well, brothers, let’s show him what we mean by a lesson!”

At a glance, the three could tell that Lin Bai was a new disciple, given his weary, travel-stained appearance.

They laughed amongst themselves.

“Fine, let’s go!”

The three grinned and rushed towards Lin Bai.

The trio, all at the Martial Arts Ninth Level, joined forces to attack, their overwhelming force gathering together like a tide that could break a mountain.

“Sunburst Fist!”

“Mountain Splitting Claw!”

“Flying Kick!”

The three launched their martial arts attacks at Lin Bai.

Clang!

Seeing the three attack, Lin Bai’s eyes flash with anger.

His Soul-Slaying Sword shoots out, a thrust stirring the storm, piercing through the three’s attacks!

Squirt!

Squirt!

Squirt!

With three sounds in succession, Lin Bai defeated the three, who landed heavily ten meters away.

“Your sword skill, how is it so powerful!”

“We, joining forces, actually lost!”

The three looked at Lin Bai in disbelief as they lay on the ground.

“Now, let me teach you a lesson!” Lin Bai darted over, kicking each of them again, sending them flying.

“If you dare trouble Lijian Xing again, I will make you pay!”

“Scram!”

Lin Bai shouted angrily.

“Kid, we’ll remember what happened today.

At the test in seven days, we’ll surely repay you a hundredfold!” The three men spoke in unison, glared at Lin Bai resentfully, and crawled back into their residence.

Lin Bai went over and helped Lijian Xing up, saying, “Are you alright?”

Lijian Xing wiped the blood from his mouth, cast a furious look at the residence, and shook his head, “I’m alright, thank you, Lin Bai.”

“Don’t mention it,” Lin Bai smiled.

Lijian Xing was a bit discouraged, having been pampered at home, but beaten up on his first day at the Spirit Sword Sect, without being able to fight back.

“Do you understand the ‘rules’ they were trying to teach you?” Lin Bai asked with a smile.

“What rules?

They were just looking for an excuse.

Their true intention was to bully the newbies,” Lijian Xing responded bitterly.

“They’ll see, at the test in seven days, I’ll show them!”

“You’re wrong, they were indeed teaching you a rule!” Lin Bai smiled slightly.

Lijian Xing was taken aback, “What rule?”

“In the world of Martial Arts, the strongest is the most esteemed!” Lin Bai replied with a smile.

Thud!

Lijian Xing was startled by the eight words that Lin Bai had suddenly uttered.

“You think when a newcomer is bullied, the Spirit Sword Sect is oblivious?

They surely know, but why don’t they stop it?”

“Because, this is the first lesson in martial arts: the weak get beaten up; the strong naturally become kings!”

Lin Bai patted Lijian Xing’s shoulder, and in his befuddled gaze, walked towards his own residence.