Chapter 561: Chapter 208: Secrets (Part 3)

Boom!

Xiao Shi crossed his arms to block, the Qi Blood within his body surging, using every deflection technique he could think of.

Crack—

In an instant, the sound of bones breaking came from his arms. The force of Lin Zheyu’s punch was astonishingly powerful, sending Xiao Shi flying.

Bang!

Luo Wu stepped forward quickly, catching the airborne Xiao Shi.

Splurt!

With his Qi Blood in turmoil, Xiao Shi’s face flushed red, and he couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.

He hurriedly manipulated his Qi Blood to adjust his inner breath, and only after a good while did he manage to suppress the surging Qi Blood.

"You’re strong."

"I lost." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Xiao Shi looked at Lin Zheyu with a complex expression. After letting out a long sigh, he said expressionlessly.

Defeat is not feared, and it’s not like he hasn’t experienced it before.

But losing to such a young man who joined the Infinite Sect less than two years ago like Lin Zheyu made it hard for Xiao Shi to accept.

"Kid, you’re pretty good. Interested in switching over to our War God Sect?"

Luo Wu looked at Lin Zheyu, chuckling as he spoke.

Huang Youwei and others nearby almost couldn’t help but curse out loud upon hearing this.

But seeing who it was, they swallowed back their unspoken words.

This was Luo Wu, a middle elder of the War God Sect, his strength nearly at the Peak of Transforming Force, just a step away from being a Grandmaster.

If they insulted him, even their grandfather Huang Baizhong would have trouble cleaning up the situation.

"Thank you for your kind offer, elder. Since I have already joined the Infinite Sect, it’s impossible for me to change sides." Lin Zheyu politely and respectfully refused.

"Huang Baizhong really got lucky to receive a disciple with such talent at the Martial Dao Exchange Conference."

Luo Wu wasn’t angry; instead, he laughed as he spoke.

His recruitment attempt was just a joke to begin with.

Politely declining Luo Wu’s offer, Lin Zheyu left with the excited Huang Youwei and others.

"Mr. Lin, please stay."

Just as they walked out of the War God Sect gate, a familiar voice called from behind.

Lin Zheyu stopped his steps. It was Jiwei City, who had hurried over, and he had to show respect.

"Is there something important, Mr. Ja?" Lin Zheyu asked.

"Haha, seeing a Martial Dao genius like you, Mr. Lin, I wish to make your acquaintance. Would Mr. Lin do me the honor of meeting at Deyue Tower?"

Jiwei City invited.

Like Xiao Shi, he changed his address from Mr. Lin to Mr. Lin, acknowledging Lin Zheyu’s strength.

"Then I thank you in advance, Mr. Ja. I happen to be feeling a bit hungry."

Lin Zheyu smiled and accepted Jiwei City’s invitation.

The so-called gentleman is broad-minded, and Jiwei City gave him a very straightforward feeling—elegant and amiable, like a true gentleman.

Behind him was the Ji Family of the Wuling City Guard Army, a force no smaller than the Infinite Sect.

Making friends with such a person is a good choice.

Of course, the main thing is that Lin Zheyu has nothing to do upon returning to the Infinite Sect now.

"Haha, Mr. Lin, you’re too kind."

"Would you all be interested in joining us at Deyue Tower?"

Jiwei City looked at Huang Youwei and others, smiling as he spoke.

Without hesitation, Huang Youwei and the others agreed.

This was the former top of the Hidden Dragon List; how could they refuse such an invitation?

Along with Lin Zheyu and his group, many disciples of the War God Sect also headed to Deyue Tower.

At the banquet, Lin Zheyu befriended Jiwei City, Xiao Shi, and others.

Simultaneously, from Jiwei City, he learned much news about the recent appearance of a time-space node.

"..."

"... I heard it was Lei Decang from the Lei Family, and his strength is formidable, even more terrifying than Innate Realm Martial Artists."

"Had he not acted in time, that space-time node might have been completely opened, which would have been troublesome."

Jiwei City slowly said.

If a time-space node connecting to a demon lair appeared within Great Wei, it would lead to a demon tide, resulting in countless casualties.

"Lei Decang?"

"Is he a strong figure from another domain?"

Lin Zheyu asked curiously.

In the Guanghua Domain, he was somewhat familiar with the major sects and families, and none of them seemed to include a Lei Family.

"No, the Lei Family is also an ancient family from Guanghua Domain."

"It’s normal for you not to know because the Lei Family isn’t a Martial Dao family; they are cultivators!"

Jiwei City lowered his voice, suddenly throwing out a bombshell of information.

Lin Zheyu was incredibly surprised at heart. He looked at Xiao Shi, who didn’t show any surprise, indicating that he had likely heard of it from Jiwei City earlier.

"It seems your sect elders protect you well, keeping you uninformed about many things."

Jiwei City smiled as he spoke, seeing Lin Zheyu’s astonishment.

"It’s just pointless protection. If someone can be easily defeated by harsh reality, they will never grow into a true strong figure."

Xiao Shi said indifferently.

He felt great disdain for how his sect elders withheld much information.

"Mr. Xiao is right." Jiwei City agreed.

"Didn’t they say cultivators are already extinct?"

Lin Zheyu couldn’t help but ask.

He had gathered from various clues many speculations about cultivators, one being that they became extinct because of the appearance of demons.

But reality seemed not to be like that.

"Yes and no."

"For ordinary people, the path of cultivation is no longer feasible; they can only pursue Martial Dao, advancing to the Innate realm."

"But for those ancient families, the path of cultivation has never been severed."

"The Lei Family is an ancient cultivation family, with the cultivation path never interrupted." Jiwei City said.

"Because of faith?"

Lin Zheyu pondered and guessed.

"Oh~"

Jiwei City gave Lin Zheyu a surprised look and slowly nodded: "That’s right."