Taichu Sword Sect.

A hundred meters deep underground, Lin Jun, shirtless, sat cross-legged on a stone platform in the center of the Vitality Pond.

Strands of green vitality flowed into the wound on Lin Jun's forehead, repairing his injuries. In a moment, the hideous blood hole disappeared, leaving only a dark red vertical line.

Lin Jun's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then he suddenly opened his eyes.

He is alive again?

Without bothering to look at the surrounding environment, Lin Jun subconsciously reached out to touch his forehead. He could never forget the sword that Jiang Deng stabbed at him.

Sharp, cold, and full of murderous intent.

Especially the last sword thrown out, it actually penetrated his skull and destroyed his spirit platform!

You have to know that this sword requires extremely strong power and precision, and it is impossible for a frail girl who has been raised in seclusion to use it.

Jiang Deng...No, who are you?

Lin Jun's brows were furrowed, and his eyes were filled with incomprehensible emotions.

"Are you awake?" A weathered male voice sounded behind him.

Lin Jun quickly turned around and saw an old man in white clothes walking out of the cave. He had white hair and a youthful face. Although his aura was peaceful, he gave people a sense of intimidation without even being angry.

Elder Xuan, the ancestor of the Taichu Sword Sect, is rumored to have lived from the ancient times ten thousand years ago to the present day. He is the most powerful and the most mysterious person in the Taichu Sword Sect.

"Thank you for the rescue, Immortal Master."

Realizing that it was this person who saved him, Lin Jun hurriedly wanted to salute, but Xuan Lao raised his hand to stop him, preventing him from bending down to salute.

"Although I am the ancestor of the Taichu Sword Sect, I am not worthy of the courtesy of the Lord of Qiming Territory."

"What?"

Lin Jun frowned. Although he was dissatisfied with everyone in his heart, he bowed to express his gratitude considering that this person had saved his life after all. But what on earth was this person talking about?

Seeing Lin Jun's confusion, Xuan Lao asked bluntly: "Do you know your own identity?"

"I'm Lin Jun."

Elder Xuan shook his head. "No, you are the Lord of the Qiming Spiritual Realm, the Human Emperor Lin Ye. Three hundred years ago, knowing that you could not survive the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulations and ascend safely, you dissipated your cultivation to perfection in the Tribulation Realm and reincarnated to cultivate anew."

"In each of your lives, you were the emperor of the human race, experiencing ups and downs, but without exception, you died young, on your 30th birthday. Ten generations of emperors, one ascended to heaven. Now is your tenth life."

"In this life, you were born into the royal family of the Duanmu Dynasty. As a child, you witnessed the Fenglan Empire's army storming the city. Your parents died tragically before your eyes, and your brothers and sisters were slaughtered. You escaped the capital and vowed to make the Fenglan Empire pay for its blood debt with blood and restore the Duanmu Dynasty..."

“That’s enough!”

Lin Jun interrupted subconsciously, his chest heaving, staring at Xuan Lao with cold eyes. He couldn't accept that the blood and pain he had experienced were all a long-planned drama.

If what the old man said was true, then what was he? A puppet?

Elder Xuan remained unmoved by the interruption. He spoke gravely, "Soon, the Ten Realms will be in chaos. Before you reincarnated, you made a pact with me: I will help you cultivate in this lifetime, and you will protect our Taichu Sword Sect from this catastrophe."

Lin Jun sneered, "I'm so weak that I can't even protect myself, how can I protect you strong men?"

Elder Xuan explained, "You are born with the Holy Body of the Human Emperor. As long as you overcome the tribulation of love in this life, the path of cultivation will be smooth sailing. Once you live safely past the age of thirty, you will be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm."

Love disaster?

Lin Jun recalled that when he was in Jiang's house, the immortal master agreed to teach him the method of cultivation, and the first condition was that he cut off his worldly ties and kill his only tie in the secular world, his fiancée Jiang Deng.

It turns out that Jiang Deng is his love tribulation. If he wants to achieve something in this life, he must kill Jiang Deng!

Lin Jun clenched his fists, "But not only did I not kill her, she killed me in return."

"No problem." Elder Xuan smiled faintly, "She will join the sect in a while. When that happens, you just need to find an opportunity to kill her. No one will hold you accountable for killing a fellow sect member."

Lin Jun's eyes were half closed. The reincarnation of the strongest was too far away. At the moment, he had no sense of identity. Instead, Jiang Deng was always lingering in his mind.

"I understand. Lin Jun will remember the old man's advice today." Lin Jun did not bow again, but simply saluted.

Elder Xuan nodded in satisfaction. "These are the top-grade Heavenly Grade techniques, the Earth Spirit Codex and the Human Emperor Scroll, that you entrusted me to keep. Today, they are returned to their rightful owners. In addition, the Vitality Pond here will accelerate your cultivation progress. Once you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, it won't be too late to leave."

As he spoke, Master Xuan used his spiritual power to carry the jade slip that recorded the contents of the exercises to Lin Jun's hands. Then he did not disturb Lin Jun's practice anymore and walked straight out of the cave.

Xia Chenqing, who was guarding outside, immediately came forward and asked, "Old Ancestor, should I set off for Jizhou right now?"

"No need. This is a critical moment for your Junior Master's cultivation. You should stay outside and guard him."

Although Xia Chenqing didn't understand why Lin Jun was favored by the ancestor, he became the ancestor's personal disciple as soon as he entered the Taichu Sword Sect. Not only was he allowed to enter the forbidden area as an exception, he was also allowed to practice there.

Such treatment is simply enviable!

Xia Chenqing suppressed the discomfort in his heart and hesitated, "But...if I don't get back to the Jiang Mansion in time, what will happen to the upcoming Golden Sand Dew?"

"Your junior brother Feng Jiuyou happened to be back in Fenglan Empire to visit his relatives. Your master has sent him a message, asking him to obtain the Golden Sand Dew and then go to Jiang Mansion to bring the mortal woman back to the sect. I guess he has already arrived in Jizhou."

Xia Chenqing frowned slightly, "Junior brother, you are only at the Foundation Establishment stage right now. Is it really okay for you to obtain the Golden Sand Dew, a top-grade natural treasure that can be used to refine divine artifacts?"

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