I, the Invincible Genius, Only Want to Live a Low-Key Life - Chapter 8

The disciples of the Divine Sky Sword Sect encountered a flock of Black Water Crows in the sky.

Although the Elders outside were constantly clearing away the Black Water Crows, their numbers were simply overwhelming, and many still managed to slip into the crowd.

Everyone took out their swords from their Cosmic Bags, flying on their swords while slaying the Black Water Crows.

Eighty percent of the Black Water Crow’s combat power lay in its cry. Their method of attack was to first use their cries to plunge their prey into an illusion, then kill and devour them. Once their cries lost effectiveness, the strength of the Black Water Crows was greatly diminished.

Lin Feng also took out an ordinary sword, and any Black Water Crow that came near him was dealt with swiftly. However, to avoid drawing attention, he deliberately acted as if he was struggling.

The battle continued. Black Water Crows were constantly being slain, falling into the dense forest below. The disciples of the Divine Sky Sword Sect also occasionally fell, one or two at a time.

A few minutes later, several Black Water Crows approached Lin Feng, screeching simultaneously. Just as he was about to strike them down, he saw a figure rapidly moving toward him, so he pretended to be momentarily dazed.

Only after all the Black Water Crows around him were killed did he slowly regain his composure.

“Thank you for saving me, Junior Sister Ye!” Lin Feng cupped his fists in gratitude.

The figure he had just seen was Ye Qingxuan. To avoid exposing his true strength, he had chosen to hold back and wait for her to come to his aid.

At the same time, two unfriendly gazes fell upon Lin Feng. As the pride of the Divine Sky Sword Sect, Ye Qingxuan had many admirers in secret, including some genius-level figures. Her cold and aloof nature meant she rarely spoke to anyone, so her initiative in helping Lin Feng naturally aroused some people’s displeasure.

Coincidentally, among the four core disciples heading to the Nine Nether Secret Realm, both Zhu Jie and Yang Fan were fond of Ye Qingxuan.

“No need to thank me! Since I promised Master to ensure your safety, I will do my utmost. From now on, you should stay by my side! If anything happens, I won’t be able to answer to Master and Elder Su.” Ye Qingxuan replied expressionlessly.

“Then I’ll trouble you, Junior Sister Ye.”

Although Lin Feng wanted to keep his distance from Ye Qingxuan, she was only trying to protect him. He decided to wait until they entered the Nine Nether Secret Realm before finding an opportunity to leave.

After that, Lin Feng followed Ye Qingxuan, watching her continuously swing her sword and slay the Black Water Crows that broke through.

Ye Qingxuan was indeed worthy of being Leng Hanshuang’s personal disciple; her strength was absolutely top-tier among her peers. Her Dao heart was strong, and the cries of the Black Water Crows had no effect on her whatsoever.

Before long, these troublesome creatures were finally wiped out. In this battle, about twenty to thirty disciples of the Divine Sky Sword Sect were forever left behind in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

After dealing with the Black Water Crows, the Seventh Elder, Gu Mingzhou, led the group onward to their destination, showing not the slightest regret or sympathy for the fallen disciples.

The Black Water Crow could be considered the lowest level of danger in the Ten Thousand Mountains. The Elders had already blocked most of them on the outskirts; if one couldn’t survive even this, it could only be blamed on their lack of strength.

More than ten people had already been lost before even reaching the destination-such was the cruelty of the cultivation world.

Two hours later, the Divine Sky Sword Sect arrived at a valley-their destination: Nine Nether Valley.

This place was not originally called Nine Nether Valley, but after the Nine Nether Secret Realm opened, the name changed and has continued for tens of thousands of years.

When Gu Mingzhou led the Divine Sky Sword Sect disciples to Nine Nether Valley, many medium and small sects, as well as Rogue Cultivators, had already arrived ahead of them.

They looked up at the massive group flying on swords in the sky, their eyes filled with envy.

Other sects came using large magical treasures to transport their disciples. Only the Divine Sky Sword Sect arrived by flying on their own swords.

Sword cultivation was the dream of most cultivators. Not only were sword cultivators powerful and accustomed to fighting above their level, but just the sight of sword flight was dazzlingly impressive.

It should be noted that cultivators who had not reached the Sky Soaring Realm could not fly in the air for long and had to rely on flying magical treasures. Each flying treasure was worth a fortune, and not everyone could own one.

But sword cultivators were different; as long as they reached the Sea Condensation Realm, they could learn the art of sword flight. This was something other cultivators could only envy.

If not for the extremely strict aptitude requirements for sword cultivation, the Divine Sky Sword Sect would have long since become the number one power in Li Province.

“Wow! The Divine Sky Sword Sect is here! Sword flight! So cool! If only I could find a disciple from the Divine Sky Sword Sect as my Dao Companion, then I could fly on swords with them. So cool!”

A young woman exclaimed in admiration.

Immediately, a young man retorted, “Dream on! To become a disciple of the Divine Sky Sword Sect, you have to be a genius. Do you really think they’d be interested in you?”
“I can’t even think about it?”

“Auntie! Let’s be realistic! It’s broad daylight, stop daydreaming.”

“You’re the auntie! Your whole family is aunties!”

Such exchanges were just a small snapshot of the scene.

Whether they were members of small and medium-sized factions or Rogue Cultivators, whenever they saw people from the Divine Sky Sword Sect, their faces showed deep envy.

They wished they could be one of them.

The group of over two thousand flew past the gathering below and continued onward, arriving at a small mountain very close to Nine Nether Valley. This was the Divine Sky Sword Sect’s base.

Every time the Nine Nether Secret Realm opened, they would set up camp here, send their disciples in, and wait for three months.

There were four such small mountains.

Each corresponded to one of the four major powers of Li Province.

They were the Divine Sky Sword Sect, Qingyun Sect, Infinite Demon Sect, and Seven Kill Sect.

The Divine Sky Sword Sect and Qingyun Sect had a good relationship, while the Infinite Demon Sect was closer to the Seven Kill Sect.

The four top powers formed a kind of balance.

However, recently, the Infinite Demon Sect seemed intent on breaking this balance.

The Divine Sky Sword Sect was not the first to arrive; before them, the Qingyun Sect and Seven Kill Sect were already there.

Thousands had just set up camp.

A voice called out.

“Brother Gu, long time no see! I didn’t expect you to be leading the team.”

The speaker was Wang Chuan, the Law Enforcement Elder of Qingyun Sect, followed by two young men and one young woman.

“I didn’t expect Qingyun Sect to send Brother Wang either.” Gu Mingzhou stepped forward to greet him.

The two were old acquaintances.

“Luoyi, go and get to know a few of the outstanding disciples of the Divine Sky Sword Sect! Once inside the Nine Nether Secret Realm, you’ll need to cooperate with each other. I have matters to discuss with Brother Gu.” Wang Chuan said to the three disciples behind him.

“Yes, Law Enforcement Elder!” the three replied in unison.

Inside the temporary tent of the Divine Sky Sword Sect, Wang Chuan sipped tea and casually asked, “Brother Gu, I heard your Divine Sky Sword Sect has run into some trouble lately?”

“Just a minor issue. We’ve been contending with the Infinite Demon Sect for years and we’re still doing just fine. What can they do to us?” Gu Mingzhou was unconcerned.

“That’s true! But Brother Gu, you should still be careful! Those guys from the Infinite Demon Sect are always scheming to dominate Li Province. If you need anything, Qingyun Sect will not hesitate to help.”

“Then I’ll thank Brother Wang in advance.”

“By the way! I heard there’s a mysterious sword cultivator who destroyed the Rakshasa Sect and even scared off that demon Qian Daoxiong with a single sword strike. Is this one of your Divine Sky Sword Sect experts?”

“I’ll have to keep you guessing on that one, Brother Wang.” Gu Mingzhou did not answer.

Truth was, he didn’t know either.

The Divine Sky Sword Sect’s upper echelons had gathered to discuss the matter, but came to no conclusion.

They didn’t even have a suspect.

To scare off Qian Daoxiong with a single sword, there were only a handful of sword cultivators in Li Province capable of such a feat, and all were in the Divine Sky Sword Sect.

There had never been word of any sword cultivator from another faction possessing such strength.

Of course, Li Province was vast, and perhaps some ancient sword master was secretly cultivating in seclusion, but what reason would they have to help the Divine Sky Sword Sect?

“Since Brother Gu doesn’t wish to say, I won’t press further. For this trip to the Nine Nether Secret Realm, let’s join forces as usual. I have a feeling those Infinite Demon Sect guys are up to something.”

“If they’re up to something, we’ll gladly play along!” Gu Mingzhou replied, his face fierce.

On the other side.

The three Qingyun Sect true disciples-Li Luoyi, Xu Wei, and Yang Guangzhi-were gathered with Ye Qingxuan, Lin Feng, Yang Fan, and Zhu Jie from the Divine Sky Sword Sect.

Everyone here was a true disciple, so there was plenty to talk about.

In situations like this, the Inner Disciples of the Divine Sky Sword Sect had no right to participate.

Li Luoyi and Ye Qingxuan were both prodigies, and quickly became acquainted.

Xu Wei, Yang Guangzhi, Zhu Jie, and Yang Fan also chatted happily.

Only Lin Feng sat alone in a corner; his personality simply didn’t care for social niceties.

Don’t be fooled by how cheerful everyone seemed now-when personal interests were at stake, they might turn on each other in an instant.

After a while, Li Luoyi looked over at Lin Feng and asked, “May I ask who this junior brother is?”

“Senior Sister Li, he’s not a junior brother, but our Divine Sky Sword Sect’s Eldest Senior Brother, Lin Feng,” Zhu Jie replied with a smile.

“So it’s Senior Brother Lin!” Li Luoyi said politely.

Xu Wei and Yang Guangzhi both looked over curiously.

Lin Feng wasn’t famous, but the title of Eldest Senior Brother of the Divine Sky Sword Sect was something else.

Everyone knew the Eldest Senior Brother of the Divine Sky Sword Sect was a shut-in good-for-nothing who didn’t even participate in the Sect Grand Competition. They hadn’t expected to meet him today.

The three sized up Lin Feng with curious eyes.

Lin Feng didn’t mind; the more others looked down on him, the happier he was.