"Amazing, Master Lin is back, I heard that the top three experts of Han Country have fallen!" said a user named Zhiqing.
"How do you know the top three experts of Han Country have fallen?" someone questioned.
Zhiqing replied, "I'm currently in Han Country and have come into contact with some matters of the Han Country Cultivation World. These are just rumors, but they're absolutely true."
"Master Lin is majestic!"
"The number one Martial Arts Master in Huaxia, it's no wonder the cultivators of Han Country were beaten senseless."
"Young Master Wei, are you coming out?"
Someone tagged Young Master Wei's ID; however, he seemed to hide away as if not on the forum at all.
"Haha, I always said that Young Master Wei gets face-slapped every time."
"Feels great, in the future, whenever there's a problem, as long as Young Master Wei stands out, Master Lin has it handled."
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However, Lin Mo wasn't very aware of these things, as he had already set off to the Nine Continents Secret Realm early in the day, a streak of flowing light sped across the sky.
Suddenly, he broke through a realm like a water curtain, and the scenery before his eyes changed; four towering peaks stood in the four cardinal directions, piercing the clouds, while below was a misty white fog, surrounded by mountains.
"It's been a long time since I came back." Lin Mo glanced around and quickly flew toward the mountain peak in the north.
In the magnificent palace of the northern mountain, a green light sensed a familiar aura and quickly flew out of the palace, revealing itself to be Sakura.
"Master." Sakura was dressed in green clothes, exuding an immortal aura, like an ethereal fairy. Having stayed in the Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall for long, nourished by the Spirit Vein and through her diligent cultivation, a subtle transformation occurred in her, though not obvious in the short term, but over time, would showcase some astonishing changes.
"Master, I knew you would be alright." Sakura grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.
"You've been with me for years, when have you seen me in trouble?"
Lin Mo smiled lightly as he landed on the ground.
"That's true." Sakura covered her mouth and chuckled.
If the disciples in the Martial Hall saw this, they would be astonished. The Deputy Master, though a young girl with a rather cute appearance, was very strict with them, never smiling; the disciples greatly feared her.
Seeing the Deputy Master act like a little girl, showing such gentleness, could only happen in the presence of Lin Mo.
"Your strength has progressed quickly; you've already reached Star Wheel Mirror One Star?" Lin Mo glanced at Sakura. With his cultivation, Sakura's strength was transparent to him.
"Yes, ever since you helped me step into Divine Force, I've been diligently cultivating and absorbing Starlight, successfully condensing the Power of the First Star. But compared to Master Fang and others, I'm still far behind," Sakura nodded and softly said.
"Oh, you, Master Fang and the others have cultivated longer and have more talent than you. Reaching Star Wheel Mirror at such a young age, you should be content," Lin Mo shook his head with a wry smile.
Sakura's talent wasn't particularly outstanding, but with an experienced teacher like him and the help of various elixirs, martial arts, and experience, she achieved the Star Wheel Mirror at a young age.
"Hehe, I know, Master. Sakura was too anxious," Sakura laughed awkwardly, her smile blossoming like a flower.
Lin Mo walked towards the palace, saying, "I haven't had time to manage the Martial Hall; I'll leave its affairs to you, sorry for the hard work."
"Master, there's no need to be so distant with Sakura. Being able to help Master is a joy for me," Sakura replied, her face unable to hide her smile. Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall, despite its short history, thrived under Lin Mo's strong cultivation experience, combined with Sakura's patient teaching. Moreover, talents like Wu Yihan, July, and Zhuang Ziruo, originally geniuses in the Martial Arts World, progressed rapidly with resources and cultivation methods.
"Master, now more Starlight has appeared in the Prison Tower. Each martial arts school's disciples have a chance each month to enter the tower and seek Starlight once they reach the Star Wheel Mirror," Sakura simply said. Lin Mo nodded, thinking about his current ability to condense the power of the sixth or even seventh star, thanks to the Secret Silver Pool's effects enhancing his body and meridians. However, the amount of Starlight needed to condense the power of the sixth star was enormous, and relying solely on finding it in the Prison Tower would take a significant amount of time.
"Hmm, please invite Master Fang, Master Liang, and the two Master Wus here," Lin Mo instructed.
"Yes, Master."
Sakura extended her delicate and snowy arm, lightly waved it, and a purple-green treasure sword floated mid-air. With a leap, she stood on the sword and flew towards the southern mountain peak.
Lin Mo's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot, reappearing in the grand palace the next moment.
The palace was vast and spacious, with intricately patterned wooden chairs on both sides and ahead.
After a moment of waiting, four silhouettes arrived from the south, east, and west—Fang Tangjing, Liang Yuan, Wu Jinfeng, and Wu Yingxi, the four Masters.
"Xiao Mo."
"Master Lin."
Everyone quickly entered the majestic palace hall, their faces all adorned with bright smiles.
"Xiao Mo, I knew you'd be alright," Fang Tangjing laughed heartily.
"Masters, please sit."
Lin Mo said calmly.
The four sat down, as Lin Mo briefly narrated the events in Han Country, selectively omitting details about the Heavenly Secret Silver and the Sky-reaching Snake since everyone has their secrets.
"According to our intelligence system, ten Spirit Veins have emerged in Han Country, but their ancient cultivators seem more united, essentially forming a cohesive unit. In Huaxia, although we have more spirit veins, they're all occupied by the Demon Sect, Heavenly Sect, and our mundane martial arts school's official forces," Wu Jinfeng stated lightly.
With official backgrounds, Wu Jinfeng and Wu Yingxi naturally knew more information, which wasn't entirely classified, so saying it wasn't revealing any secrets. "Really, I invited the four Masters today to request your help," Lin Mo directly addressed the issue. The background of the Four Great Martial Arts Schools was substantial and undoubtedly more effective than him fumbling around like a headless chicken searching for materials to refine the Five Elements Pill.
In the main hall of Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall.
The five masters, representing the strongest combat power of humanity, gathered there.
Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Fang Tangjing frowned slightly, saying, "Xiao Mo, just say the word. We're family here, and if we can help, we surely will." Fang Tangjing wasn't just being polite; first, Lin Mo was the Master of one of the Four Great Martial Arts Schools, a member of the human camp, and second, Lin Mo shared the opportunities he gained at the Prison Tower last time instead of keeping them hidden, sharing the Starlight with everyone, leaving the Masters in his debt.
More to come tomorrow.