Jibei was in Lingxi City, and besides Lin Bai and Li Jianxing, he also selected over a dozen martial artists to take as disciples and bring back to the Lingjian Sect. 520 Official Website
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Over a dozen fast horses arrived at Luoling Mountain.
Lin Bai looked up and saw a vast, continuous mountain range in the distance, exuding a captivating aura, with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth swirling around the mountains.
Grand buildings and pavilions stood tall on the mountain cliffs, with spiritual birds and animals circling around the mist and structures, chirping joyfully.
In the rushing streams, fish swam happily.
"Indeed, this is a blessed land of caves and grottos."
Lin Bai fell in love with the place at first glance from a distance.
The martial arts holy land, the Lingjian Sect.
Jibei led the newly admitted disciples to the outer gate of the Lingjian Sect.
Jibei explained, "Although you have already reached the ninth level of martial arts cultivation, you are still considered outer disciples!"
"I will first take you to the outer gate to settle in and complete the procedures for joining the sect."
"Remember, in seven days, the sect will test you. If you fail the test, you will be immediately expelled from the Lingjian Sect."
"To stay, you must first pass the test."
"Only by passing the test can you officially become disciples of the Lingjian Sect."
Jibei said this to the over a dozen martial artists, including Lin Bai.
"Thank you, Elder, for your guidance." The dozen martial artists shouted in unison.
Then, Jibei took Lin Bai and the others to complete the procedures for joining the sect and assigned them residences.
Lin Bai received a residence token, "Yellow No. 5."
"Since you all have your residences, you can go on your own. Remember, the test in seven days will determine whether you can stay in the Lingjian Sect. I hope you all work hard."
Jibei said.
"Yes."
The disciples responded and thanked him before leaving.
"Lin Bai, stay for a moment."
Just as Lin Bai was about to leave, he was called back by Jibei.
"Elder, what do you need?" Lin Bai asked curiously.
"Lin Bai, although your martial soul is low, the world is full of miracles. Don't give up on martial arts; cultivate well, and you will surely achieve something."
"Since the Lingjian Sect has accepted you, as long as you pass the test, you can stay in the Lingjian Sect."
"The Lingjian Sect is a major sect, and all cultivation resources must be earned through your own efforts."
"I hope you work hard."
Jibei specially encouraged Lin Bai.
Because Jibei was truly very curious about Lin Bai.
How could a martial soul of the first rank in the Yellow grade defeat a genius disciple like Lin Zier?
If Lin Bai can defeat Lin Zier now, could he do it again in a year?
To bet or not to bet?
Jibei took a bet, risking severe punishment from the Canghai Yuntaigong, and forcibly admitted Lin Bai into the Lingjian Sect.
The other two sects, Li Huogong and Wu Fengmen, avoided Lin Bai after seeing him injure the disciple of the King of Zhao.
Only Jibei took a bet.
Because Jibei knew that if he bet right, the Lingjian Sect would once again trample the Canghai Yuntaigong underfoot!
"Thank you, Elder, for your guidance. I will definitely work hard!"
Lin Bai smiled and said, "By the way, Elder, I want to ask you something."
"What is it? Go ahead and say it." Jibei spoke in a friendly manner.
"Do you know where Senior Ling Tianzi is?" Lin Bai asked curiously.
"Ling Tianzi? What do you want with him?" Jibei frowned upon hearing the name.
"I want to become his disciple." Lin Bai said with a smile.
Jibei took a deep breath and said, "Ling Tianzi has a peculiar personality and doesn't like dealing with people. Since you want to become his disciple, I will give you a chance to meet him."
"In seven days, after the test, there will be an elder's disciple selection ceremony."
"At that time, the disciples who perform well in the test will be presented to the elders for personal cultivation."
"If you perform well enough in the test in seven days, I will invite Ling Tianzi to meet you."
"Whether he accepts you as a disciple or not will depend on your fate."
Jibei said with a smile.
"Thank you, Elder." Lin Bai gratefully bowed and said.
"Oh, by the way, I should remind you that your residence may already have someone living in it. The tradition of the Lingjian Sect is not very friendly to new disciples, so be careful."
Jibei specially added this to Lin Bai.
After bidding farewell to Jibei, Lin Bai took the "Yellow No. 5" token and went to find his residence.
He arrived at a disciples' courtyard.
"What are you doing!"
Just as Lin Bai was about to find his residence, he suddenly saw a man, beaten and bloody, being thrown out of a courtyard in front of him.
Lin Bai recognized this man; it was Li Jianxing, who had come to the Lingjian Sect with him.
Li Jianxing's residence was at "Yellow No. 15."
"What are you doing? Teaching you the rules."
"Beat him up!"
Three young men walked out of the "Yellow No. 15" courtyard, looking at Li Jianxing on the ground with smug, mocking smiles.
These three young men were all at the ninth level of martial arts cultivation.
Although Li Jianxing was also at the ninth level, he couldn't withstand the three-on-one attack and was overwhelmed.
Li Jianxing was beaten to the ground, and the three men kicked and punched him.
"Is this what Elder Jibei meant by 'not very friendly'?"
Lin Bai smiled slightly.
"Stop it!"
A roar came from Lin Bai's mouth.
The three men stopped, looking at Lin Bai with smug expressions. "Another new disciple, huh? Alright, brothers, let's teach him the rules!"
The three men laughed when they saw Lin Bai's wind-dusted appearance, recognizing him as a new disciple at first glance.
"Alright, let's work hard!"
The three men laughed and charged at Lin Bai.
All three were at the ninth level of martial arts cultivation, charging together with a powerful force that seemed to shatter mountains.
"Blazing Sun Fist!"
"Mountain Splitting Claw!"
"Feather Leg!"
The three men used martial techniques to attack Lin Bai.
Clang!
Seeing the three men attack, Lin Bai's eyes turned cold, and he drew his Zhanling Sword, thrusting it out to disrupt the wind and clouds, piercing through their attacks!
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!
In quick succession, Lin Bai defeated the three men, sending them flying ten meters away.
"How can your sword skills be so powerful!"
"We lost even when we worked together!"
The three men looked at Lin Bai in shock as they lay on the ground.
"Now, I will teach you the rules!" Lin Bai rushed forward, kicking each of them, sending them flying again.
"If you dare to bother Li Jianxing again, I'll make you pay!"
"Scram!"
Lin Bai roared.
"Boy, we will remember this humiliation. In seven days, we will repay you a hundredfold!" The three men said in unison, glaring at Lin Bai with hatred before crawling back into the courtyard.
Lin Bai helped Li Jianxing up and asked, "Are you okay?"
Li Jianxing wiped the blood from his mouth, glared at the courtyard angrily, and shook his head. "I'm fine, thank you, Lin Bai."
"You're welcome." Lin Bai smiled.
Li Jianxing was somewhat dejected, having lived a life of luxury at home, but on his first day at the Lingjian Sect, he was beaten up and couldn't fight back at all.
"Do you understand the rules they taught you?" Lin Bai asked with a smile.
"What rules? It's just an excuse. They just wanted to bully the newbies." Li Jianxing said bitterly.
"They are all waiting for the test in seven days to make me pay!"
"You're wrong; they are indeed teaching you the rules!" Lin Bai smiled slightly.
Li Jianxing was taken aback. "What rules?"
"In the world of martial arts, the strong rule!" Lin Bai smiled.
Thud!
Li Jianxi was startled by Lin Bai's sudden eight words.
"Do you think the Lingjian Sect doesn't know that new disciples are bullied by the old ones? They definitely know, but why don't they stop it?"
"Because this is the first lesson of entering the world of martial arts: the weak will be beaten, and the strong will naturally become kings!"
Lin Bai patted Li Jianxing's shoulder and walked towards his courtyard, leaving Li Jianxing with a puzzled look on his face.