The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 132: Entering Zen Heart Hall

Suddenly, a dull roar came from the depths of the cave, like thunder exploding, causing the spiritual energy in the air to tremble slightly.

Lin Jiao's heart tightened and she suddenly woke up from her meditation, a look of surprise flashing across her face.

A guess flashed through her mind: "Could it be Brother Lin Xiao?" Then she no longer hesitated, stood up and turned into a swift figure, heading straight for the cave entrance.

When she approached the cave entrance, a warm spiritual energy hit her face. She glanced around and was instantly shocked by the scene in front of her: in the center of the cave, Lin Xiao was sitting cross-legged, his whole body wrapped in a light golden halo, and his aura was as powerful as a rainbow.

And beside him there was actually another identical Lin Xiao, who was very strong.

Lin Jiao's eyes flashed with joy and surprise, and she quickly cheered, "Brother Lin Xiao, congratulations on breaking through the Jiayin realm!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes. He smiled slightly, and before Lin Jiao could react, he waved his hand, and the "Lin Xiao" next to him rushed out like an arrow, unleashing the "Phantom Spirit Sword Stab", and the sharp sword energy pierced towards Lin Jiao like lightning.

Lin Jiao was startled, but quickly calmed down, thinking to herself, "As expected, he's still this naughty!"

She quickly formed seals, and her hands drew afterimages in the void, and she shouted softly: "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitate Phantom Moves!" In an instant, two rays of light emerged from her side, transforming into the water man Lin Xiao and the fire man Lin Xiao, and raised their swords to meet the attack at the same time.

"Boom!" The three spiritual swords collided violently in mid-air. The sword energy surged and a cold light flashed, as if illuminating the entire cave.

Then, the sword energy melted away like ripples on the water, and finally turned into specks of spiritual light and dissipated into the air.

Lin Xiao laughed heartily and nimbly jumped off the stone platform, landing in front of Lin Jiao. There was a hint of teasing in his eyes: "It seems you've made some breakthroughs too! The outcome between us is still too close to call!"

Lin Jiao raised her chin slightly, her eyes filled with pride and playfulness. "Before you came to Feng Shui Academy, I was the most talented student in the academy's history. I never thought you could fight me, the seventh level Dingmao level, in a draw with just the first level Jiayin. You're truly a monster."

Hearing this compliment, Lin Xiao seemed a little embarrassed, his cheeks slightly reddened. He scratched his head and said with a smile: "It's okay, my strength is just enough."

The two walked out of the cave side by side. Lin Jiao stood beside the well, gently stroking the edge of the well, and looking quietly into the distance.

"Brother Lin Xiao," she whispered, a hint of helplessness and reluctance in her voice, "In three months, I will report to Tianshu Academy. By then, we will be separated."

Lin Xiao's heart tightened when he heard this, but he quickly revealed a comforting smile: "I asked the Sect Master yesterday in the main hall, and he said that I will definitely be able to get an 'internal recommendation' place at Tianshu Academy next year. Then we can meet again at Tianshu Academy, without having to worry about separation."

Lin Jiao felt a warm feeling in her heart, but a faint uneasiness still lingered. She simply nodded gently, then put on a smile and playfully changed the subject: "However, the Sect Leader has granted me the freedom to arrange these three months as I please. So I plan to spend this time with you to decipher the secrets of the map!"

Lin Xiao smiled widely, completely unaware of the strange feeling in Lin Jiao's heart. He said cheerfully, "It just so happens that we've both broken through. We can take this opportunity to enter the Ancient Forest to consolidate our realm and study the map."

A hint of determination flashed in Lin Jiao's eyes, and she raised her eyebrows and said, "As far as I know, the Green Forest Flower Demon in the Flower Sea Forest has reached the seventh level of transformation. If we have the help of Senior Brother Ye Xuan, the three of us will be able to kill it!"

Lin Xiao nodded thoughtfully: "Okay, more people means more insurance. How about we set off early tomorrow morning?"

"Okay!" Lin Jiao agreed readily. "I'll go inform my senior brother later. He just broke through to the seventh level of Dingmao and needs to go to the Ancient Forest for some training."

Lin Jiao suddenly remembered something, and her expression became slightly serious. "Oh, by the way, Elder Chanxin flew into a minefield while trying to break through in the Chanyi Hall yesterday, and is now bedridden."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao couldn't help but burst into laughter, his voice echoing through the mountains: "This old man is too impatient, he dares to take on any threat, he deserves the backlash!"

Lin Jiao quickly reached out to cover Lin Xiao's mouth and looked around nervously: "Shh, keep your voice down! If other disciples hear you, I'm afraid you'll be in trouble again."

Lin Xiao waved his hand disapprovingly, still smiling carefreely: "There's never anyone in the back mountain, what are you afraid of!"

However, his smile suddenly froze, as if realizing something, and his expression gradually turned solemn: "So, no one in Chanxin Hall can stop me? Then can't I take this opportunity to visit Wang Yiming?"

Lin Jiao also put away her joking intention and her expression became serious: "Logically speaking, this is the case."

Lin Xiao held Lin Jiao's hand tightly, and with a gentle push, the two of them flew through the sky like swift swallows, instantly transforming into two shadows and rapidly descending along the rugged mountain road.

In a moment, they appeared in front of the vermilion lacquered gate of Zenshin Hall.

The two doormen at the door saw Lin Xiao suddenly appear, their faces changed drastically, and they hurriedly turned and ran into the hall, shouting: "Lin Xiao is here! Quickly report to Senior Brother Zheng!"

Before he finished speaking, hurried footsteps echoed from the Chan Heart Hall. Eighteen disciples, guarding the hall, emerged like a tide, each armed with clubs and glaring, surrounding Lin Xiao and the other two.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly and sighed in his heart: "Chanxin Hall is already in a precarious situation, yet it is still so stubborn!" His expression instantly turned cold, and the true energy in his body suddenly burst out. The pressure of the Jiayin Realm swept around like an invisible wave.

The eighteen disciples who were guarding the courtyard suddenly felt the terrifying aura, their faces turned pale, a trace of fear flashed in their eyes, and they involuntarily took half a step back.

Despite this, they still gritted their teeth and barely held on to the sticks to block the door, unwilling to retreat easily.

The doorman had already rushed into the inner hall and reported the news of Lin Xiao's arrival to Zheng Ziyi and Master Qu Ling who were guarding Elder Chanxin.

Upon hearing the news, their faces darkened and they stood up from their mats at the same time and ran towards the gate.

Lin Xiao didn't waste any time. He snorted coldly and suddenly swung out with his right palm. A powerful palm wind came out like a tiger roaring in the mountains, instantly sweeping away the disciples guarding the door.

There was a loud "bang" and the disciples who were guarding the courtyard flew backwards like fallen leaves swept by a strong wind, groaning incessantly and rolling on the ground, holding their chests and wailing.

Lin Xiao's eyes were stern. He completely ignored the disciples who were lying on the ground and wailing. He took Lin Jiao's hand and walked straight towards the gate of the Chan Heart Hall.