"Why did you get into a conflict with Ling Feng and the others? Before you're strong enough, it's best to learn to endure for a moment; otherwise, you'll find it hard to advance even an inch."

Although Ling Xue had no objection to how Ling Chen handled the situation, if he continued as he did just now, he would likely make many enemies in the Ling Family.

"Sister Ling Xue, rest assured. For those who respect me, I will in turn respect them threefold. But for those who seek to humiliate me, I will repay them tenfold."

Ling Chen replied calmly.

"Alright, I can't do much about it, but you'll have to be more careful from now on. Ling Hai and Ling Feng are not easy to deal with; they will surely scheme against you."

Ling Xue reminded Ling Chen, "I won't always be with you, so you must be cautious and not easily fall into their traps."

"I understand. These two villains, I will stay vigilant against."

Ling Chen nodded. These two were already his main adversaries, even without today's incident, he wouldn't let them off.

"You have just joined the Ling Family, and you haven't learned the Ling Family's sword techniques and martial arts yet. Having conflicts with these people is not beneficial for you." Ling Xue seriously warned.

In Ling Xue's view, the Ling Family's martial arts and sword techniques were top-tier in the world, and the swordsmanship and martial arts Ling Chen had previously learned could certainly not compare to the Ling Family's martial arts.

This was a huge disadvantage.

"Yes, I understand. Sister Ling Xue, do you know which martial art in the Ling Family is the most powerful?"

As he asked, Ling Chen recalled Ling Feng's Purple Extreme Sword Eye, a Ling Family martial art that left a deep impression on him with its astonishing power.

"The most powerful martial art is, of course, the Sky-breaking Sword Technique."

Without much thought, Ling Xue said, "Sky-breaking Sword Technique is a High-Tier Sacred Sword Technique, currently the highest grade sword technique in the Ling Family, consisting of thirteen moves. Among the younger generation, only Ling Yuxuan has cultivated it to the seventh move, while others can't even reach the seventh move."

"I wonder if Sister Ling Xue has cultivated this Sky-breaking Sword Technique?" Ling Chen asked with a slight glint in his eyes.

"I've naturally practiced it, but I've only cultivated to the fourth move, still somewhat behind Ling Yuxuan." Ling Xue candidly admitted the gap.

"Aside from the Sky-breaking Sword Technique, are there any other unique sword techniques or martial arts?"

Ling Chen had little interest in the Sky-breaking Sword Technique because the Green Lotus Sword Song he cultivated was superior in ways he couldn't even begin to compare. He was merely a beginner in the Green Lotus Sword Song, so how could he afford to divide his focus and time on learning a technique inferior to it?

Moreover, the Sky-breaking Sword Technique wasn't easy to learn. With Ling Yuxuan's talent, he had only reached the seventh move after years of study. Even if Ling Chen spent several years, he might not reach this level.

Why should he forsake the near for the far and engage in such pointless endeavor?

"As far as I know, someone like Ling Feng has mastered a powerful sword technique called 'Purple Extreme Sword Eye.' This sword technique is quite unique and formidable."

Ling Chen probed.

"Purple Extreme Sword Eye, indeed, is a strong sword technique of our Ling Family," Ling Xue nodded slightly, "Our Ling Family has numerous sword techniques, many of which are unconventional martial arts. For example, the 36 Pulse Sword Waves, Phantom Sound Sword Qi, and this Purple Extreme Sword Eye, although different in form, are all types of swordsmanship."

"For example, the 36 Pulse Sword Waves combines sword techniques with pulse techniques, enhancing and strengthening the body's meridians to create powerful sword waves."

"Phantom Sound Sword Qi combines sword techniques with illusion techniques, using sound as a medium to harm enemies with the sound of the sword, invisible and traceless."

"As for the Purple Extreme Sword Eye, it's a combination of sword techniques and pupil techniques."

"These are all very powerful sword techniques, but the conditions for cultivation are often quite eccentric and demanding, requiring specific elements to be met, making them not so easy to cultivate."

For instance, when cultivating the 36 Pulse Sword Waves, the practitioner must train their meridians to an indestructible level, with very high strength and flexibility requirements.

Cultivating Phantom Sound Sword Qi requires practicing illusion techniques and having a profound understanding of music.

"However, though these sword techniques take unconventional paths, they're not the most extreme on this path. The Ling Family has a sword technique named 'Gold Sword Pupil,' which is somewhat similar to the Purple Extreme Sword Eye, also a combination of sword techniques and pupil techniques, fundamentally relying on Sword Intent, foreseeing opportunities, and amplifying sword qi. But compared to the Purple Extreme Sword Eye, it's much more powerful," Ling Xue said.

"Gold Sword Pupil?"

A gleam appeared in Ling Chen's eyes. This was precisely the kind of sword martial art he wanted to acquire.

"The Gold Sword Pupil is a family secret art, and it requires meeting certain years and contributions before one qualifies to obtain it. But since you're of the Supreme Bloodline, perhaps the Family Head will have some shortcut prepared for you, you never know."

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen pondered. Indeed, such an exquisite sword martial art from the Ling Family wouldn't be easily accessible to a newcomer like him.

The future is long; anyway, he won't be coming into contact with the Saint's Soul Niches immediately. He should stay in the Ling Family for some time before planning his next steps.

"Next, I'll take you to meet the elders of our third branch, then I'll show you to your residence to rest. That should be enough for today. Tomorrow morning, you still need to report to the Sword Pool."

Ling Xue said.

"Tomorrow morning, so soon?"

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow. He thought the time arranged by Ling Tingfeng wouldn't be so soon. Unexpectedly, it was sooner than he anticipated. Tomorrow is the day to enter the Sword Pool.

"What, entering the Sword Pool is a chance most people could only dream of, yet you think it came too quickly?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Of course not,"

Ling Chen shook his head, "I'm just afraid I don't know enough about the Sword Pool. If I'm not well prepared, I might waste this great opportunity to enhance my strength."

"Don't worry. For this Sword Pool baptism, the Family Head and several Half-Saint Elders will assist you. They will naturally guide you on what to do,"

Ling Xue continued, "What you need to do is to mentally prepare yourself to endure the pain of ten thousand swords piercing your body. In a place like the Sword Pool, the longer you persist, the more benefits you can derive from it."

Ling Chen nodded. Ling Tingfeng had mentioned before that the Sword Pool was filled with Sword Spirit Qi. How much benefit he could derive from the Sword Pool likely depended on how much Sword Spirit Qi his body could absorb.

And Sword Spirit Qi is a special energy generated in the Sword Pool. If the body absorbs enough Sword Spirit Qi and fuses with the Ling Family's Sword Saint Bloodline, there is a certain chance of cultivating a powerful Sword Spirit Body.