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Chapter 48: Gratitude Without Loss
"What gives?"
"Lian Yun hasn't done anything, so why should he get to Mountain Sword Seeking?"
"Exactly, we refuse to accept this!"
One person started the uproar, and soon countless others joined in.
The previously chaotic battlefield suddenly became filled with resentment.
They had all fought for a long time without getting the chance for Mountain Sword Seeking. Why should Lian Yun arrive and be allowed to ascend without lifting a finger?
Driven by their desire to climb and their envy of Lian Yun being escorted by six Monarch level warriors, nearly everyone opposed Lian Yun's ascent.
"What's all this noise? If you keep it up, I'll make a note of your names, and you won't get to climb in this lifetime! This is the command of the Ancestor; how dare you question it?"
A voice as sharp and grating as rough metal scraping against metal rang out from the front.
Soon, a figure in a black cloak appeared on the Sword Seeking Platform. The hood of the cloak glowed with a pair of crimson lights, indicating that the newcomer was a Spirit. Upon reaching the Sword Seeking Platform, they glanced at the Mu Realm before swiftly approaching Lian Yun, slightly bowing as they said, "The Ancestor has given orders; please ascend, Cloud Emperor!"
"I am unworthy, truly unworthy. I am Lian Yun, a junior who has come to meet you! May I ask how to address you, senior?" Lian Yun hurriedly bowed, appearing somewhat flattered.
"Ha ha~~ just call me Wan Yi! Now, please follow me, Cloud Emperor!
Wan Yi had already floated ahead.
Although Lian Yun and Lin Feiyu were somewhat puzzled, unable to imagine that Wan Yi would be so 'flattering' towards Lian Yun, the others were not afraid of any tricks and followed at a leisurely pace.
As Lian Yun passed by Mu Realm, he smiled slightly and said, "Brother Mu Realm, would you like to join us?"
After a brief moment of silence, the other nodded and stood up, stumbling alongside Lian Yun as they moved forward together.
Lin Feiyu and the others showed no signs of discontent.
This was because, although Lian Yun had met many peers from the Noble Families in the capital during his youth, those who could become close friends or companions of Lian Yun were truly rare.
The current strength of Mu Realm might not be particularly impressive, as everyone had yet to witness his combat abilities. However, his unwavering character had won the favor of Lin Feiyu and the others.
Perhaps they were still hoping that this young man from Mu Realm could become a close friend of Lian Yun.
Though the Sword Forging Ancestor resided in Divine Sword Mountain, there was still quite a distance from the chaotic battlefield to the actual Divine Sword Mountain.
Along the way, Wan Yi's Spirit treated Lian Yun with utmost respect, which made Lin Feiyu and the young man from Mu Realm feel quite uncomfortable.
It should be noted that Divine Sword Mountain was respected by both the human race and the Demon Clan, as well as by historical figures from thousands of years of Chinese history. Even if Wan Yi's Spirit was merely a subordinate or even a slave beneath the ancestor, he still maintained an attitude that could be arrogant in front of a Monarch or Demon Emperor.
Even a Demon Emperor would not easily trouble him; after all, respect for the ancestor was something that had to be given.
Thus, Wan Yi's attitude towards Lian Yun felt somewhat perplexing.
Lin Nan couldn't help but ask, "Wan Senior, I know my brother is indeed extraordinary, but over the past century, many have come seeking a sword, and those with exceptional talent are as numerous as the fish in the river. Why do you treat my brother in such a manner?"
"Ha ha~~ I do have some intentions, but it is also my hope that the future Cloud Emperor can offer something in return!"
"May I ask what you require, Senior?" Lian Yun bowed respectfully.
To be honest, Lian Yun did not sense any malice from Wan, which made his attitude feel quite awkward to Lian Yun.
As Lian Yun spoke, Wan Yi's cloak floated up, revealing his Ghost Body's back.
What was strange was that Wan's Ghost Body was quite unique; his form resembled the starry sky, adorned with hundreds of glowing points that looked somewhat dazzling.
"Ha ha~~ I don't have any particular preferences; I just enjoy collecting Sword Intent. Serving under the ancestor sincerely is also because here at Divine Sword Mountain, I can encounter many who possess Sword Intent."
"Although there are few willing to offer their Sword Intent, as a Ghost Body, I have plenty of time. Ha ha~~"
With this statement from Wan Yi, Lian Yun and the others instantly understood!
The so-called offering of Sword Intent was not that simple; it meant giving a portion of the Sword Intent's essence. Non-essence Sword Intent lacked the ability to endure; even if it could be preserved for a while, it would eventually dissipate.
Dividing one's own Sword Intent essence was akin to splitting one's own endowment in the way of the sword. Thus, even if one wanted to please the ancestor, few would be willing to offer their Sword Intent to Wan Yi.
Given how difficult it was to obtain Sword Intent, Wan Yi naturally needed to curry favor with Lian Yun.
However, Lin Feiyu then asked, "Even if Senior seeks Sword Intent, there’s no need to treat my brother this way, right?"
Wan Yi's request was indeed not life-threatening, yet many people, driven by their desire to ascend the mountain and seek an audience, disregarded everything else. This was also the reason why Wan Yi was able to collect hundreds of Sword Intents.
"Ke ke~~ I have my demands, and the Cloud Emperor will surely grant them!" Wan Yi's voice brimmed with confidence.
This left Lin Feiyu and the others in a state of deep conflict.
Lin Nan, feeling somewhat unconvinced, said, "Are you so sure, Senior?"
"Cloud Emperor~~" Wan Yi turned to look at Lian Yun.
Lian Yun nodded and replied, "If Senior requires it, I can offer it right now!"
"You see~~" Wan Yi turned back to Lin Nan. Although his face was hard to discern and his voice quite unpleasant, there was an unmistakable air of pride about him.
This rendered Lin Feiyu and the others speechless.
"Ke ke~~ I merely enjoy collecting Sword Intents; I harbor no ill intentions. Naturally, I won't demand the Cloud Emperor's Sword Intent right now. I only hope that when the Cloud Emperor's Sword Intent reaches a certain height in the future, he might grant me a sliver!"
"Puh~~ Ah~~" Wan Yi suddenly moaned, his voice dripping with ecstasy.
"Yun Di~"
"Yun~~"
"Brother~~"
Lin Feiyu and the others shouted in shock. Lin Feiyu hurriedly stepped forward to support the swaying Lian Yun, his eyes filled with disbelief, unable to comprehend the situation.
Although Lian Yun had mastered Sword Intent and could wield it with ease, his Sword Intent was still in its infancy, and its essence was naturally weak.
Dividing even a small portion now would have a significantly different effect compared to doing so in the future.
If Lian Yun were to split off a strand of Sword Intent later on, it would only reduce its power by one ten-thousandth. However, if he did it now, it would equate to a reduction of one percent or possibly even more.
The main concern was that Wan Yi was already calm and did not wish for Lian Yun to suffer too much harm, which left everyone puzzled as to why Lian Yun would 'self-harm.'
Despite his pale complexion, Lian Yun remained composed and said lightly, "I just remembered that when my mother passed away, my Qingzhou sword was partly thanks to Wan Senior's efforts! Back then, my mother told me that if I ever had the chance in the future, I should repay Wan Senior."
"Now that I have this opportunity, I must repay him first. How can I continue to delay?"
"Moreover, if I let my mind be clouded with distractions, it will become a knot in my heart. Resolving it early is also for my future growth."
(End of Chapter)
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