"Sect Master, Disciple wishes to enter the Sword Secret Realm," Lin Fan said.
"Are you truly sure?"
"Disciple is sure."
The Sect Master handed a token to Lin Fan and then sent him back.
After Lin Fan left, an Elder next to him immediately spoke up: "Sect Master, aren't you burying the future of our Piaomiao Immortal Sect? How dangerous is this Sword Secret Realm?"
Before the Elder could finish speaking, the Sect Master interrupted him, "If the Saint truly perishes in the Secret Realm, it can only be said that such is the destiny of our Piaomiao Immortal Sect. There is no need to discuss this matter further." After speaking, the Sect Master left.
On the other side.
"System, System, what's inside the Sword Secret Realm?"
"Ding, the System will know once you enter."
"Then what do you know?"
"Ding, the Host will know once he enters."
"System, why do you know nothing?"
"Ding, the Host will know once he enters."
"Are you a repeater?" Lin Fan was speechless. This System was here to mess with his mind, wasn't it?
The reason Lin Fan wanted to enter the Sword Secret Realm was because of the choice the System gave him yesterday:
"Choice One: Enter the Sword Secret Realm, obtain: one Realm upgrade, one Saint servant, one Immortal Pill."
"Choice Two: Refuse to enter, obtain: None."
Looking at these choices, any normal person would know which one to choose.
Although Lin Fan was an Imperial Rank, this Sword Secret Realm was opened by the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder, whose own strength had reached Imperial Rank Eight. This Secret Realm was definitely not simple. Lin Fan was also a little scared.
The next day, early in the morning, Lin Fan stood before the Sword Secret Realm.
"Hoo," taking a deep breath, Lin Fan entered without hesitation. As soon as he entered, Lin Fan was stunned. Was this really the Sword Secret Realm, and not the Water Secret Realm? All Lin Fan saw was water, an endless expanse of water, and he himself was on the water's surface, yet there was no reflection of him, which truly startled Lin Fan.
"This is truly bizarre. System, is this the Sword Secret Realm?"
"Ding, yes, Host."
"Are you kidding me? Where are the swords? Why isn't there a single one? Is this a joke?"
Seeing that the System was slow to reply, Lin Fan could only observe first. After watching for a while,
"Let's walk forward first."
After walking for a while, he saw a pavilion ahead, but it was obscured by a special Formation, so Lin Fan couldn't see it clearly. Lin Fan flew forward with all his might, and it took him a while to realize something was wrong.
"This is so bizarre. Why does it feel like I'm still treading in place? What a broken place."
"System, come out!"
The System still said nothing. Lin Fan was a little panicked, feeling like he had been tricked by the System.
Lin Fan thought for a moment and flew in the opposite direction of the pavilion. After flying for a long time, he found that the distance was still the same. "Damn it, this Ancestral Master has a problem, right? Creating such flashy things. Once I break this puzzle, I'll definitely beat the Ancestral Master to vent my anger."
"Host, stop bragging. The Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder's cultivation is several Realms higher than yours."
"Oh, then never mind. Consider what I just said as nonsense."
Three hours later...
Lin Fan stood up, looked at the water, then at the pavilion. Suddenly, he punched the water, and suddenly, the Secret Realm changed its appearance. Before his eyes was only a pavilion, and inside the pavilion, an old man was playing chess by himself.
"Damn, it was that simple!" After saying that, he walked towards the pavilion.
"Hello, Old Sir," Lin Fan said.
"Congratulations, young man. You are the... the what number was it? Anyway, congratulations, young man. To be able to enter here means your talent is certainly not weak."
"Old Sir has good eyesight," Lin Fan said.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect to see such a young Imperial Rank here. Truly, the younger generation is formidable, hahaha."
Lin Fan carefully scrutinized the old man before him. The old man had white hair, wore white clothes, and his face was a bit aged, making people instinctively think he was a highly accomplished person, but Lin Fan didn't sense any cultivation from him.
"Young man, since we are both Imperial Ranks, let's treat each other as peers."
Lin Fan nodded.
"Sit down, Fellow Daoist. If you have any questions, sit down and let's talk slowly. I'm sure Fellow Daoist has many questions to ask."
Lin Fan didn't stand on ceremony and sat directly opposite the old man. Looking at the old man opposite him, Lin Fan went straight to the point: "Presumably, Fellow Daoist is the founding Ancestral Master of the Piaomiao Immortal Sect, right?"
"Indeed. May I ask if Fellow Daoist is a member of my Piaomiao Immortal Sect?"
"I am the current Saint of the Piaomiao Immortal Sect, but they do not know my cultivation, as it would be too shocking for them. Furthermore, I personally prefer to be low-key."
"A Saint? I see. Fellow Daoist likes to pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger, right? I understand, I understand, hahaha. But Fellow Daoist, could you tell me how the Piaomiao Immortal Sect is doing now?" The Ancestral Master said happily after hearing this.
"It's not bad. It's one of the four super forces in the Eastern Region."
"Hmm, not bad, not bad. As long as it hasn't fallen apart, it's quite impressive, hahaha."
Hearing the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder's words, Lin Fan didn't know what to say. The current Piaomiao Immortal Sect wasn't as good as the Ancestral Master said. But to avoid making the Ancestral Master worry, Lin Fan didn't say anything. So he asked,
"Fellow Daoist, since you left this Secret Realm, then why...?"
"Fellow Daoist wants to ask why this Secret Realm was left behind but didn't bring any help to the Piaomiao Immortal Sect, making them misunderstand it as a blessing, right?" The Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder looked at Lin Fan with a smile and said.
"Exactly," Lin Fan said.
"Actually, this Secret Realm was created to survive back then. Fellow Daoist can also see that the flow of time here is slower than outside," the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder said.
"That is true. However, Fellow Daoist, your Lifespan is also running out. I estimate we won't have another chance to meet. How about giving me all your good stuff? Since I've come, I certainly can't make a trip for nothing. Fellow Daoist has lived for so many years, you should have some Legacy or Heaven And Earth Treasure, right?" Lin Fan rubbed his hands and asked the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder.
"Yes, yes, yes, of course there are! My treasures are countless, having been famous for many years. Since I can't take them out anyway, I might as well give them to Fellow Daoist."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist." After saying that, Lin Fan looked at the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder with burning eyes. The Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder rummaged through his body but couldn't find anything. Lin Fan suddenly had a bad premonition, and it came true. The Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder said, "Oh dear, my memory! All the Heaven And Earth Treasure were used up when I constructed this Secret Realm. My fault, my fault." After speaking, the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder feigned guilt, patted his head, and looked at Lin Fan with an apologetic expression.
"This isn't a Secret Realm, it's clearly the Ancestral Master's backyard," Lin Fan thought to himself.
Although he thought so, he couldn't say it aloud, so he said, "If there's no Heaven And Earth Treasure, there should be a Legacy, right? Fellow Daoist is famous for his sword. Do you have any Sword Dao Legacy, like something that could instantly grant me Sword Dao Perfection, or impart an supreme Sword Dao Cultivation Technique or something?" As he spoke, Lin Fan's eyes glowed, and his smile was a little lewd.
"Fellow Daoist, you really like to joke," the Piaomiao Immortal Sect Founder shook his head and said.
"Although I don't have what Fellow Daoist mentioned about achieving Sword Dao Perfection here—Sword Dao cultivation still depends on oneself, and I believe with Fellow Daoist's Comprehension Ability, it certainly won't be difficult for Fellow Daoist. However, I can pass on my Cultivation Technique to Fellow Daoist. I hope Fellow Daoist can carry forward this Cultivation Technique and restore the might of my Piaomiao Immortal Sect." At this point, the Ancestral Master's expression was serious, and it was evident that he was recalling the Piaomiao Immortal Sect of yesteryear.
"This is the Ethereal Sword Art. I obtained it in an ancient Secret Realm back then. It wasn't originally called this name, but I felt it wasn't pleasant, so I changed it. It was precisely because of this Sword Art that I was able to rise and become famous throughout the world. I hope Fellow Daoist can restore the glory of this Sword Art." As he spoke, he pointed a finger between Lin Fan's eyebrows, transmitting the Sword Art.
"Oh, an Imperial Rank Cultivation Technique! Fellow Daoist is generous, thank you, thank you," Lin Fan said gratefully.
"Fellow Daoist, why be so polite? This can also be considered contributing to my Piaomiao Immortal Sect. Alright, Fellow Daoist, you've been here for so long, the people outside are probably getting impatient, right? Go, and remember, don't reveal what happened inside." With a wave of his hand, Lin Fan felt a dizzying sensation, and then appeared outside the Secret Realm.
To think that he, an Imperial Rank, was so easily sent out, Lin Fan was startled. "This old man's cultivation is much higher than mine," Lin Fan thought to himself.
Lin Fan regained his senses and looked around, finding many people gathered.
"Saint Lord is out! Amazing!"
"Saint Lord is too incredible! I want to have monkeys with you!"
"Long live Saint Lord!"
The voices rose and fell, and Lin Fan's vanity was instantly satisfied. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly received a message from the Sect Master: "Lin Fan, come to the meeting hall immediately." Lin Fan knew he would have to face it eventually, but he didn't expect the Sect Master and the others to be so impatient. Helplessly, he could only take things one step at a time.