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Chapter Ninety-Nine: Longing Tears
Upon returning to Solitary Moon City, Lin Feng was not well received. However, he did not mind this at all. After all, they had never interacted before; how they felt about him was their own business.
Lin Feng approached Elder Xu and said, "Elder, could you take me to see Sword Saint Senior?"
Elder Xu looked at Lin Feng with an imposing demeanor and replied, "Is he someone you can just meet whenever you want? If you have something to discuss, go to Elder Butler of Solitary Moon City."
Lin Feng was aware of Elder Xu's temperament; he was only kind to Lin Miaomiao. He took out a jade slip and said, "This jade slip is something Master Ancestor asked me to deliver to Sword Saint Senior."
Elder Xu's Divine Consciousness penetrated the jade slip, and he was taken aback, falling silent for a long time. After a while, he exclaimed, "Moon City Sword Technique!?"
Lin Feng respectfully replied, "I accidentally entered Ancestral Matriarch's tomb and encountered Master Ancestor's Divine Consciousness avatar. He left this for me to deliver to the Sovereign of Solitary Moon City."
Elder Xu gradually regained his composure from the shock and restored his authoritative demeanor. "Wait here," he commanded before turning and leaving.
Lin Miaomiao approached with a cheerful smile and said, "Lin Feng, let me see that Yuan Stone Coffin and take a look at what Ancestral Matriarch looks like."
"Alright, enter my Sea of Consciousness," Lin Feng replied.
As Lin Miaomiao entered Lin Feng's Sea of Consciousness, he did not put up any defenses. Within the vast Sea of Consciousness, Lin Miaomiao saw three things. The first was a Stone Pearl that emitted a Chaotic Aura.
"What is this Stone Pearl? It can actually emit Chaotic Energy," Lin Miaomiao asked, knowing that only items at the Imperial Realm could possess such Chaotic Aura.
"Honestly, I don't know what it is either," Lin Feng admitted.
Then Lin Miaomiao spotted a longsword that shimmered with moonlight. Astonished, she remarked, "This sword has such a strong aura; it surpasses my Purple Twilight Sword by a hundred times. It must be a treasure above Ninth Tier."
"It is the Broken Sword you saw that day; after encountering Master Ancestor, it has awakened. It should have reached the level of Sacred Artifact. It possesses intelligence and can act on its own. I can't control it at all," Lin Feng explained.
"I didn't expect that Broken Sword to be so extraordinary," she chuckled as she recalled how Lin Feng had searched for months in the Sword Pool only to find a Broken Sword. Then she continued, "A Sacred Artifact? Lin Feng, I didn't realize all your treasures were top-tier! You should know that Sacred Artifacts are treasures that protect an entire sect."
"I have good fortune," Lin Feng laughed heartily.
"Stop showing off."
Finally, Lin Miaomiao's gaze fell upon the enormous Yuan Stone Coffin. A thick aura of Vital Energy was condensed within the coffin, not a trace of it dissipating into the air.
Lin Miaomiao slowly approached and saw a stunningly beautiful woman inside the coffin, dressed in ancient luxurious attire.
"She’s so beautiful," Lin Miaomiao couldn't help but exclaim, then reached out her hand towards the Yuan Stone Coffin. The moment her palm made contact with it, a terrifying force suddenly surged forth. Lin Miaomiao felt her Vital Energy rushing into the Yuan Stone Coffin as if a dam had burst.
"Ah, Lin Feng, help me..." Lin Miaomiao cried out in panic.
"Miaomiao, don’t be afraid, I’m coming!"
Lin Feng immediately stirred his Sea of Consciousness and directly propelled Lin Miaomiao out of it. He quickly caught her, noticing her face had turned pale and her breath was weak. He asked with concern, "Miaomiao, what happened?"
Lin Miaomiao shook her head in terror. "I don’t know. I placed my hand on the Yuan Stone Coffin, and then this force came and drained my cultivation."
"How could this happen? You rest for a moment; I’ll go take a look."
Lin Feng entered the Sea of Consciousness again and hurried to the Yuan Stone Coffin, placing his hands on it. He felt no such force acting upon him. Then he quietly gazed at the woman inside the coffin. It might have been an illusion, but Lin Feng felt that she seemed to appear slightly younger.
Emerging from the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Feng looked puzzled. "How strange; why isn’t it absorbing me?"
"Maybe it's because I'm in an Ethereal Body," Lin Miaomiao speculated. Thankfully, Lin Feng had pulled her out in time; otherwise, she didn't know how much cultivation she would have lost.
At that moment, Elder Xu returned and led Lin Feng into the Sword Saint's training secret realm.
Upon seeing the Sword Saint, Lin Feng respectfully bowed and said, "Disciple pays respects to Master and honors the elder."
The Sword Saint quietly regarded Lin Feng and nodded slightly. "About entering the Ancestral Matriarch's Tomb..."
"Yes."
Lin Feng recounted his experiences in the tomb in detail.
The Sword Saint showed a look of reminiscence and said, "Lin Mu is my Great-Grandfather. I never expected the Founder to still be alive."
Lin Feng replied, "As Master Ancestor mentioned, his true self seems to have entered a secret realm, and he cannot sense its existence."
The Sword Saint came to a realization from his memories and said, "Let me see that jade slip."
"Here." Lin Feng respectfully handed over the jade slip with both hands.
The Sword Saint's Divine Consciousness entered the jade slip, revealing a handsome middle-aged man wielding the Moon City Sword, performing various Sword Techniques. He watched intently, captivated. His expression shifted from serious to shocked, then to dazed, and finally to one of understanding.
After a long while, the Sword Saint put away the jade slip and said, "The Founder is extraordinary; this Moon City Sword Technique is unparalleled."
After finishing his words, the Sword Saint looked at Lin Feng again and said, "You have retrieved the lost Moon City Sword Technique; this is a great achievement. Coincidentally, I have been studying Sword Techniques recently and have comprehended a move. Today, I will demonstrate it for you. Pay close attention; consider it my gratitude to you. As for how much you can absorb and what you will achieve in the future, that depends on your own understanding."
Lin Feng understood that the Sword Saint was intentionally bestowing this favor upon him and felt immensely grateful. He earnestly replied, "Solitary Moon City has bestowed great kindness upon me, Lin Feng; I will never forget it in my lifetime."
The Sword Saint nodded slightly and said, "The Sword Technique I created is called the Great River Sword Technique."
With that, the Sword Saint opened his right hand, revealing an iron-colored ancient sword. The sword's hilt and blade were of the same color and material, appearing as if forged from a single piece of Dark Iron.
As the Sword Saint continuously practiced, the moves became unpredictable, creating waves of overwhelming force. After watching for a while, one could feel as if standing beneath a dam that had suddenly collapsed, with towering waves crashing down upon them.
Such grandeur was breathtaking.
Once the Great River Sword Technique was completed, Lin Feng realized he was drenched in cold sweat, soaking his clothes.
Lin Feng respectfully bowed and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Senior."
The Sword Saint sheathed his ancient sword and clasped his hands behind his back, saying, "In this life, I have four tasks to accomplish. The first task is to find your second senior brother, Dugu Po, and challenge him to a duel. In the future, if you see him, please convey my challenge."
"Yes, Senior. I will remember," Lin Feng replied earnestly.
"The second task is to forge a holy sword, just like the Moon City Sword."
"The third task is to create a unique Sword Technique that can be passed down through generations."
"Once these three tasks are completed, you may proceed to the fourth task."
Lin Feng listened quietly and attentively, his expression respectful, without interrupting.
"I once thought I had completed the third task. However, seeing today that it is still insufficient has been enlightening. Once I accomplish it, this matter will be settled."
"As for the second task, although it is difficult, who am I, Lin Bai? Naturally, I will achieve it."
Lin Feng observed the Sword Saint pause in reflection and thought to himself: Do these esteemed seniors find solitary cultivation too dull and thus seek a suitable audience?
"Therefore, it is essential to complete the fourth task. The most important thing is still to fulfill the first task. Do you understand?" The Sword Saint looked at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng nodded and said, "I understand. Rest assured, Senior. As soon as I see my second senior brother, I will definitely convey your message."
"What if your second senior brother avoids the fight? He should know my intentions; he is evading me," the Sword Saint pondered.
"Senior, why is he avoiding you?"
"I do not understand. That is why I need your help. Will you assist me?" The Sword Saint asked Lin Feng earnestly.
Lin Feng replied solemnly, "Of course I will help you, Senior. As long as I know where my second senior brother is, I will secretly inform you."
"Very well." The Sword Saint took out two jade slips and handed them to Lin Feng. "One of these slips contains a condensed Sword Technique of mine. As you journey to Zhongzhou, keep it for self-defense. The second slip—if you encounter Dugu Po—shatter it, and I will arrive immediately."
Lin Feng took the jade slip and said, "Yes, Senior."
With the Master Ancestor's Sword Technique and now the Sword Saint Senior's Sword Technique, Lin Feng felt an overwhelming joy in his heart. He couldn't help but think: Once I reach Zhongzhou, anyone who displeases me will be eliminated.
The Sword Saint continued, "The Moon City Sword has awakened, but it is not meant for you. You are not suited to wield it. You must understand that Sacred Artifacts are treasures that belong to specific sects. If others learn that you possess a Sacred Artifact, they will covet it, and it could lead to your demise."
"What does the Sword Saint mean? Should I return the Moon City Sword? However, the Moon City Sword is a treasure of Solitary Moon City and should rightfully be returned," Lin Feng replied.
The Sword Saint said, "That is not my intention. The Moon City Sword is dedicated to protecting the Grandmaster, so it shall remain within your Sea of Consciousness. You do not possess any magical treasures at present. Today, I will lend you a treasure in hopes that it will help you secure first place at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference."
With that, the Sword Saint opened his right hand, and a drop of dew appeared in his palm out of thin air. He handed it to Lin Feng and said, "This is a treasure of Solitary Moon City. I call it Longing Tears. When you enter the Divine Ruins in the future, remember to return it."
Lin Feng accepted Longing Tears, and as his Divine Consciousness probed into it, he was shocked by what he discovered. After a moment of astonishment, he joyfully said, "Thank you, Senior. I will remember this."
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