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Chapter Forty-One: The Inscription on the Monument
Miaomiao and Lin Feng returned to the Solitary Moon City shrine, where an elder named Lin Ze had been waiting for several days.
Miaomiao did not know this Grand Elder Lin Ze, but seeing his advanced age and white hair, she respectfully said, "Disciple greets you, Elder."
Lin Feng also bowed respectfully.
Lin Ze looked at Miaomiao with excitement and said, "You have finally returned. You are Lin Miaomiao?"
"Yes," Miaomiao replied, wondering what had happened.
Lin Ze examined Miaomiao for a moment before praising her repeatedly, "Very good, very good! Our Solitary Moon City finally has hope."
"Elder, what do you mean?" Lin Miaomiao asked in confusion.
"You don't know yet? You have been inscribed on the monument," Lin Ze laughed heartily.
Lin Feng, not understanding, asked, "What does it mean to be inscribed on the monument?"
Miaomiao explained, and Lin Feng finally understood. It turned out that many years ago, a divine stone had descended from the sky. Names would spontaneously appear on this stone, and any name that appeared belonged to a future Supreme Being of the Jiuzhou Continent.
Later, several powerful beings split the divine stone into several pieces, with each major sect receiving one. These powerful beings then used their Divine Ability on the stone to ensure that the names appearing were those of outstanding young disciples throughout history.
The cultivation sects of Jiuzhou Continent referred to it as the monument. Solitary Moon City was also one of the top sects and possessed a piece of this monument.
Lin Ze led Miaomiao to the Pillar Pavilion, and Lin Feng wanted to go along as well. Initially, Lin Ze did not want to bring Lin Feng due to his weak cultivation. However, since Miaomiao insisted, Lin Ze reluctantly agreed to take Lin Feng along.
This was Lin Feng's second visit to the Pillar Pavilion. The last time he had quarreled with the Five Peaks' Top Disciple and hadn't had a proper look around. Now that he learned about the extraordinary origins of the monument, it was no wonder that ordinary disciples could not enter.
The monument was made of jade and stood half a person tall. Names were neatly inscribed upon it.
"Lin Ze pointed to the last name and said, 'Lin Miaomiao, look, this is you. You are the youngest disciple to have your name inscribed on the stone tablet.'
Lin Feng and Miaomiao looked up, and indeed, among the thirty names on the tablet, there was Miaomiao's name, written as: 'Lin Miaomiao, Solitary Moon City, Ethereal Body.'
Lin Ze stroked his beard and comforted her, 'Lin Miaomiao, you must work hard in your cultivation. The Jiuzhou Conference is approaching. Our Solitary Moon City has lost face for decades; this time we must win back some honor.'
'Is our Solitary Moon City that weak?' Lin Feng asked. With the Sword Saint stationed here, he felt they shouldn't be much worse than other sects.
Lin Ze sighed deeply and explained everything to them. Only then did Miaomiao and Lin Feng understand the situation.
Fifty years ago, when the demon race invaded, Solitary Moon City mobilized all its forces to resist them at Solitary Mountain. In the end, the Sword Saint intervened, leading to the defeat of the demons. However, Solitary Moon City suffered tremendous losses.
The Sovereign of Solitary Moon City and several Grand Elders perished in that battle. Moreover, nearly all of Solitary Moon City's middle-tier power was lost. After inheriting the position of Sovereign, the Sword Saint devoted himself entirely to the pursuit of swordsmanship and neglected matters concerning Solitary Moon City. Even his senior brother, Elder Xu, retreated to seclusion.
Solitary Moon City gained fame during the battle against the demon race, but only the Grand Elders knew that this fame was bought with countless lives and seemed hardly worth it.
As a result, Solitary Moon City quickly fell into decline. During the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference, disciples from Lone Moon Sect couldn't even make it into the top twenty, gradually becoming a laughingstock in Jiuzhou.
However, with the Sword Saint present, no one dared to cause trouble in Solitary Moon City.
As one of the few Grand Elders left in Solitary Moon City, Lin Ze dedicated himself to reviving it. He decided to send disciples throughout Yang Prefecture in search of talented individuals who could help restore Solitary Moon City.
Fortune favored those who were diligent; decades later, Lin Ze finally found a promising disciple.
Ethereal Body—rarely seen in the world. Just these four words were enough to earn a place on the tablet, indicating her exceptional talent.
Lin Ze felt a wave of comfort wash over him and was almost overwhelmed with joy, unable to hold back a few tears.
After learning all this, Lin Feng asked, 'Are any of the five great disciples from Solitary Moon City inscribed on the tablet now?'
Lin Ze sighed again and replied, 'Only Lu Wushuang ranks twenty-fifth on the tablet. The others did not make it. It's a pity that the Sovereign does not take disciples; otherwise, we wouldn't have to worry about revival.'"
"But this time is different. Elder Xu has started accepting disciples, and Miaomiao is an Ethereal Body. If she follows Elder Xu and trains diligently, making it into the top ten shouldn't be a problem," Lin Ze said confidently.
"Lu Wushuang being only twenty-five is like a cow on a rampage. If I were him, I'd hurry up and focus on my training instead of showing off," Lin Feng remarked, pointing at the first name on the monument. "Is He Rongsheng really that impressive? What's this Foundation all about?"
"He's the most outstanding young disciple of the Zhongzhou Qingyun Sect, known for being at the peak of Foundation. Just his Foundation cultivation alone allows him to dominate the younger generation. Rumor has it he also possesses a special eye," Lin Ze replied, revealing a mix of envy and helplessness.
The eye, like the Ethereal Body, is a rare existence in the world, appearing once in a millennium. The beauty of the Ethereal Body lies in its ability to merge with Earth Qi, allowing for terrifyingly fast cultivation. The eye can see through illusions and penetrate to the essence, gaining an advantage in battles.
"Known for being at the peak of Foundation?"
Lin Feng smiled self-deprecatingly. This was the pinnacle representative of the younger generation, while he was merely a Foundation Realm novice, worlds apart. How difficult would it be to secure first place at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference? If Elder Lin Ze heard this, he would surely think he was dreaming.
Lin Feng asked heavily, "When will the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference be held?"
"In two years," Lin Ze replied.
To reach the renowned Foundation level within two years to qualify for the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference was a tremendous challenge for Lin Feng, who preferred a fundamental approach to cultivation.
"You Master Da, why give me such a difficult task? If I don't secure first place at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference, will you really take everything from me?"
The answer was obvious; how could a sect like Divine Ruins accept a weakling?
Stepping out of the Pillar Pavilion, Lin Feng felt somewhat heavy-hearted. The road ahead was long and arduous. Lin Feng had never been one to give up easily; he just felt a bit stifled. The talents on those monuments, aside from Miaomiao, had all begun their rigorous training in powerful orthodox Martial Arts Techniques from the start and possessed special physiques.
He and Miaomiao had only truly embarked on their cultivation journey for about a year. Catching up would not be easy, let alone surpassing them.
Noticing Lin Feng's heavy mood, Miaomiao joked, "Lin Feng, are you feeling discouraged?"
"No," Lin Feng replied.
"Just because of a stone tablet? That doesn't sound like you," Miaomiao continued to lighten Lin Feng's spirits.
Lin Feng looked at Miaomiao and said, "Miaomiao, I'm fine. It's just a momentary frustration. You know I'm generally optimistic. I'll get over it soon."
"Miaomiao replied, "Lin Feng, you are actually very strong. Your future achievements will definitely not be less than mine. It's just that you think of yourself as very ordinary."
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Miaomiao, don't try to comfort me with kind words. I know I'm quite ordinary, but I am definitely not someone who gives up easily. Although I'm feeling a bit down right now, it won't last long."
Miaomiao held Lin Feng's hands seriously and said, "Lin Feng, what I say is the truth. You are truly extraordinary and different from others. Otherwise, how could you defeat Shen Yumen with your second-level cultivation? With the same foundation in cultivation, your abilities surpass others due to your training. Plus, your physical strength is unmatched. If you continue to cultivate in such a profound manner, once you reach Fate Realization, your true potential will be fully revealed."
Her words did uplift Lin Feng somewhat, and his frustration began to dissipate.
Seeing Lin Feng's mood improve, Miaomiao continued, "I believe that using others as a target for cultivation is the wrong approach; it only distracts us and can even lead us astray. Lin Feng, we should cultivate towards our own goals and constantly strive to surpass ourselves. That is the right mindset."
Lin Feng always listened carefully to Miaomiao's words. They resonated deeply with him.
Indeed, previously he had set winning first place at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference as his ultimate goal and focused on continuously improving his cultivation and strength. He had been progressing well and gaining confidence along the way.
However, now that he had seen the stele, he felt a complex mix of emotions compared to those inscribed on it. His heart for cultivation was no longer as pure as it once was.
This was not a good thing. A person's thoughts must remain simple in order to grow stronger without realizing it.
"Perhaps it's because I encountered the Spirit Monkey; its words threw me off balance."
Lin Feng let out a long breath and then smiled, "Miaomiao, I didn't realize that not only are you stunningly beautiful, but you're also incredibly smart and good at helping others with their troubles."
"Only now do you see my strengths?" Miaomiao giggled.
"It seems I need to keep a close eye on you; otherwise, if someone else takes this treasure away from me, wouldn't I regret it for life?" Lin Feng joked.
"Please! I'm not something that can just be taken away! I have legs; I can go wherever I want and follow whoever I choose," she retorted playfully.
"Then who do you want to follow?" Lin Feng asked teasingly.
"Anyway, it's not you, so go cry somewhere else."
"Dare to challenge me? Let's see what you've got."
"Come on, if you want to fight me, go practice for a few years first."
Hahaha...
Hehehe...
The playful laughter of the two echoed between the peaks, filled with joy.
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