Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 111: Chapter 110 Ling Yin’s Talent_1

”Ling Chen, your Mental Power Talent is indeed rare. Why not give up your Martial Arts and focus on studying Array Formation and Illusion Technique with me? With your potential, becoming a top Array Master or Illusionist in the Five Kingdoms won’t be difficult.”

Elder Xie Chan looked at Ling Chen, a smile in her eyes.

That’s bad.

Bai Kui was secretly alarmed; Elder Xie Chan really had this in mind. He quickly signaled Ling Chen. Considering Ling Chen had comprehended the Sword Intent Embryo so early, his talent in the Sword Way was truly exceptional. If he were to switch to studying Array Formation and Illusion Technique now, it would be a tremendous waste.

However, the choice still depended on Ling Chen’s own wishes.

”I appreciate Elder Xie Chan’s kindness, but I am more interested in the path of Martial Arts than Array Formation and Illusion Technique.”

Ling Chen clasped his hands towards Elder Xie Chan. A person’s energy was limited, making it impossible to dedicate too much time to studying other disciplines. Ling Chen’s interest in Mental Power stemmed purely from its potential to aid his Sword Way and overall Cultivation.

”That’s really a pity.”

Elder Xie Chan shook her head, her eyes full of regret. In her view, for Ling Chen to possess such Mental Power Talent yet refuse to delve into this path was undoubtedly a great loss.

Seeing the regret in Elder Xie Chan’s eyes, Ling Chen also secretly shook his head. It couldn’t be helped. However, a moment later, he seemed to remember something, and his eyes suddenly lit up. ”There is someone whose Mental Power Talent is definitely better than mine. I wonder if Elder Xie Chan would be interested in teaching her?”

”There’s someone with higher Mental Power Talent than you? Who could it be?” Elder Xie Chan sounded skeptical. Although Ling Chen’s words excited her, she found them hard to believe.

Ling Chen’s Mental Power Talent was already the highest in the Sect’s history. At sixteen, his mental strength level had reached eight. Someone even more prodigious? Virtually impossible.

”My sister, Ling Yin.”

Ling Chen walked into the crowd and pulled Ling Yin out. ”Her mental strength level is definitely above mine.”

”This little girl?”

Elder Xie Chan and Elder Bai Kui exchanged bewildered glances. Ling Yin was about two years younger than Ling Chen, only fourteen. Could her mental strength level truly be higher than Ling Chen’s? That’s completely impossible!

”Ling Chen, if you don’t want to take Elder Xie Chan as your master, just say so directly. Why bother foisting some random nobody onto Elder Xie and claiming her Mental Power Talent is higher than yours? Who would believe that?”

Yun Tianhe sneered, looking mockingly at Ling Chen and Ling Yin.

”Ling Chen, you don’t have to do this. Whether it’s Martial Arts or Mental Power, it’s your personal choice. I won’t force you. There’s no need to push your sister forward too. Besides, when I accept a disciple, my requirements for Mental Power Talent are very high. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have remained without a single disciple for so many years.”

Elder Xie Chan shook her head, her expression somewhat displeased. Clearly, she also believed Ling Chen was just trying to fob her off.

”Whether I’m telling the truth or not can be determined with a test. If, after verification, it turns out I’m not being truthful, the two Elders can expel me from the Sect on the charge of deception. What do you say?”

Ling Chen ignored Yun Tianhe and spoke solemnly to Elder Xie Chan and Elder Bai Kui.

”This... Are you serious?”

Elder Xie Chan and Elder Bai Kui hesitated. If the test results aren’t ideal, would we really have to expel Ling Chen from the Sect?

”Elders, since Ling Chen has said so, I’m sure he’s telling the truth. Let’s hurry up and conduct the test!”

Yun Tianhe was already eager to see Ling Chen expelled from the Sect. He refused to believe that some nondescript little girl could be a super genius in terms of Mental Power Talent. What a joke!

”Very well, let’s give it a try then.”

Elder Xie Chan glanced at Ling Yin and secretly shook her head. Could this seemingly unremarkable little girl truly possess Mental Power Talent surpassing Ling Chen’s? The answer is most likely no.

”Little sister, you have to perform well for me. Don’t let your brother down.” Ling Chen patted Ling Yin’s shoulder. Although he trusted Ling Yin implicitly, he was staking a lot on this.

”Alright.”

Ling Yin nodded lightly and picked up the Five-Color Stone.

WHOOSH!

The Five-Color Stone lit up, instantly reaching deep cyan. It then shifted from deep cyan to deep blue, shining with utmost brilliance.

Everyone was visibly stirred, but that wasn’t all. The deep blue color transformed once again, actually turning into purple!

Seeing this, Ling Chen’s jaw dropped. This little lass is truly monstrous! It’s turned purple; her Mental Power must be at least level ten, right?!

”Level Twelve!”

Elder Xie Chan’s mouth fell wide open, her eyes filled with utter shock.

There must be something wrong with this Five-Color Stone!

Yun Tianhe rushed to Ling Yin’s side, snatched the Five-Color Stone, and gripped it tightly with both hands.

WHOOSH! The Five-Color Stone lit up, but its color remained deep cyan, no different from his previous test.

How is that possible?

Yun Tianhe stood dumbfounded.

”It seems there’s nothing wrong with this Five-Color Stone.” Ling Chen laughed and retrieved the stone, a satisfied smile on his face. This girl didn’t disappoint me. However, when his gaze fell upon Elder Xie Chan and Bai Kui, he saw that both were staring at Ling Yin as if petrified, motionless, like statues.

Ling Chen then looked at the disciples below. Their expressions were even more exaggerated than those of Elder Xie Chan and Bai Kui; they were staring at Ling Yin as if she were a monster.

”Did I... do something wrong?” Ling Yin whispered, clinging to Ling Chen’s arm. For a moment, the stares from these people were truly terrifying.

”You shouldn’t have used your full strength,” Ling Chen murmured. He hadn’t expected Ling Yin’s mental strength level to reach as high as twelve; that was indeed freakishly abnormal.

After a long moment, Elder Xie Chan was the first to recover from her shock. ”Wonderful! I never expected our Divine Intent Sect to produce such a heaven-defying young talent! Ling Chen, if not for you, such an unparalleled genius would have remained undiscovered. Haha!”

She had never imagined Ling Chen’s words could be true—that a genius with such terrifying Mental Power Talent actually existed in this world. The way she looked at Ling Yin now was like gazing upon a peerless treasure, her eyes sparkling.

Bai Kui was also beaming, his face flushed. He had never seen Elder Xie Chan so overjoyed.

”Ling Chen, leave your sister to me. You’ve performed a great service this time, and I will personally reward you with two Solid Reality Pills.”

Elder Xie Chan retrieved a Jade Bottle from her sleeve and handed it to Ling Chen.

”Thank you, Elder.”

Upon hearing ”Solid Reality Pill,” Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. Solid Reality Pills were Second-grade High-Level Elixirs, extremely valuable, and she was giving him two! Elder Xie Chan was indeed generous.

Seeing Ling Chen’s expression, Xiao Muyu’s brow twitched. She stepped forward, stomped on Ling Chen’s foot, then turned to Elder Xie Chan and cupped her hands. ”Elder Xie Chan, Ling Yin is already a disciple of my master, Zi Yun True Immortal. If you wish for her to change masters, you will need the consent of my master, Zi Yun True Immortal.”

”Is that so?” Elder Xie Chan looked at Ling Chen resentfully. ”Such an unparalleled genius, and you let Zi Yun True Immortal, who has no expertise whatsoever in Mental Power, be her master? Leave this matter to me. I believe Zi Yun True Immortal will grant me this favor.”

”This...” Xiao Muyu hesitated. Ling Yin was, after all, her junior martial sister. Having spent a considerable time together, she had naturally developed some affection for her.

”How about this,” Ling Chen stepped forward at this moment. ”There’s no need for Ling Yin to change her primary master. Let Zi Yun True Immortal continue to teach Ling Yin Martial Arts, while Elder Xie Chan can instruct her in Array Formations and Illusion Techniques. This way, it’s the best of both worlds. However, between the two, she should focus primarily on Array Formations and Illusion Techniques, with Martial Arts as supplementary. After all, Ling Yin’s Mental Power Talent is so high; she must concentrate on this path and cannot afford to divide her focus too much.”

”I believe Ling Chen’s proposal is feasible. It is indeed an excellent solution that benefits everyone,” Bai Kui nodded in agreement.

”Very well, then. However, her Cultivation schedule must be arranged by me. I cannot allow the future foremost Illusionist of the Five Kingdoms to be held back under my tutelage.” Elder Xie Chan looked solemnly at Ling Yin. Here in the Spirit Martial Hall, she had dedicated herself to studying Array Formations and Illusion Techniques, having become practically desireless. But now, Ling Yin’s appearance had given her a new purpose.

Dammit... Yun Tianhe clenched his fists. One Ling Chen was already infuriating enough, and now there’s this Ling Yin with her terrifyingly high Mental Power Talent. In the Divine Intent Sect of the future, where would there be any place left for me?

I must find a way to eliminate Ling Chen as soon as possible. As for Ling Yin... she’s just a little girl. Once Ling Chen is dealt with, there will be countless ways to handle her.

At this moment, Elder Xie Chan’s gaze shifted from Ling Yin to Ling Chen and the other five. ”The mental strength level tests have taken up a considerable amount of time. You may all now enter the Spirit Martial Hall for your Cultivation. Remember, you only have one day. Cherish it well.”

”Yes.”

Subsequently, the six disciples entered the Spirit Martial Hall one after another.

To them, the Spirit Martial Hall was filled with mystery and the unknown, piquing their curiosity.