Chapter Eight: The Mastery of the Asura Heaven-Sealing Technique

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Xiao Lin sat cross-legged at the tip of the flying sword, quietly nibbling on some snacks. With Li Changhe’s spiritual energy shielding him, there was no need to worry about the fierce winds sweeping through. Yet, his heart was far from calm.

So far, it seemed not only had Tang Qianxue severely underestimated the dangers of this journey, but Li Changhe had also made a grave misjudgment. Otherwise, why would he agree to let Tang Qianxue come along just to relax?

Xiao Lin strongly suspected that the production team was pulling out all the stops to push the plot forward.

At that moment, an unexpected event occurred.

A flood of comments suddenly surged in from the right side.

“Hooray, it’s the new wife!”

“Gu Jinyao: So love will disappear, right?”

“Second senior sister is too dull; I prefer the third senior sister’s personality.”

“I remember the third senior sister is actually a wealthy heiress, right?”

“No wonder she’s a bit tsundere but not over the top—like one part pride, nine parts charm. Well done, production team!”

“Who understands the redemption feeling when she suddenly pulls out a bunch of snacks?”

“When I travel, I like to do the same; I totally relate.”

“I also want to experience sitting on a flying sword eating snacks.”

“Then go out and find a national highway to cosplay as a speed bump; if you’re lucky, a big truck might really send you through time.”

Xiao Lin was a bit puzzled.

Ordinarily, scenes like this travel sequence should be brief. Yet, the production team had devoted screen time and visuals to it...

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Lin suddenly realized.

No wonder they forced Tang Qianxue to tag along—it was just the production team trying to stretch out an episode of daily life.

With Li Changhe’s personality, what kind of interaction could he possibly have? Gu Jinyao was a closed book who had gained many insights from the Sword Inquiry Stone and gone into seclusion.

Only Tang Qianxue could liven up the atmosphere.

Having figured that out, Xiao Lin sighed inwardly.

Now he was truly caught in the capital’s trap.

Since things had come to this, he could only think of ways to gain more popularity during this trip to the Sword Pool.

To be safe, he also had to prepare for the worst.

So, Xiao Lin finished the last bite of his snack and slowly closed his eyes.

In an instant, he entered meditation.

“小 Qilin...” Tang Qianxue had been watching Xiao Lin closely. Seeing him finish eating, she was about to offer him more.

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But Li Changhe suddenly spoke in a calm voice, “Qianxue, be silent.”

Tang Qianxue heard this and, understanding the hint, closed her mouth, only a pair of beautiful eyes revealing a hint of confusion.

Li Changhe set up a spiritual energy barrier between them and Xiao Lin to block out sound, then said, “Junior brother has attained enlightenment. Do not disturb him.”

Tang Qianxue was surprised, “Little Qilin... is he about to establish his foundation?”

“Not sure.” Li Changhe shook his head. “But he did have a sudden insight. I suspect it’s not just about cultivation, but also about his technique and divine abilities.”

“Impressive,” Tang Qianxue said sincerely. “If only I had the talent that master and Little Qilin have.”

Li Changhe glanced at her and softened his tone somewhat, “Qianxue, don’t belittle yourself. On the path of cultivation, many great talents mature late.”

Tang Qianxue immediately laughed, “Master, you don’t need to comfort me. As a junior sister, I’m just envious on the surface. I have my father and mother; no matter my cultivation level, they won’t look down on me.”

“Master, second junior sister, little junior brother, and even our master won’t look down on you either,” Li Changhe added earnestly.

Tang Qianxue’s smile brightened even more, “Junior sister knows.”

Li Changhe nodded gently, “That’s good.”

After speaking, he turned his gaze back to Xiao Lin.

The current environment was hardly ideal for enlightenment.

He had to keep his eyes fixed so that if anything unexpected happened, he could immediately intervene to protect him.

Li Changhe did not see that after he turned away, Tang Qianxue pursed her lips slightly, a trace of melancholy flickering in her eyes.

But the comments did.

“Damn, why is the production team giving third senior sister this close-up of her expression? Don’t mess with us.”

“Feels like a foreshadowing.”

“Production team, if you really dare to mess with the proud, gluttonous heiress, I won’t forgive you!”

“Maybe it just means the low talent is Qianxue’s mental block? Perhaps master or little junior brother will resolve this later and end up with Qianxue?”

“Internal sect drama? That’s actually good.”

“I’m really shipping third senior sister and little junior brother.”

In fact, even though Xiao Lin had his eyes closed, he could see these comments in his mind.

After all, in this world, he was the only one who could see them.

He neither confirmed nor denied the foreshadowing vaguely sensed by the comments.

Xiao Lin just sighed.

Don’t you all pay close attention to the previews?

Qianxue’s future dark turn should already be a spoiler.

But that’s a matter for later; the upcoming Fallen Sword Immortal was far more important right now.

Xiao Lin summoned the system panel.

[Name: Xiao Lin]

[Age: 16]

[Cultivation: Qi Consolidation Complete]

[Talent: Righteous Spirit, Embracing the Source]

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[Techniques: “Asura Calamity Suppression Art,” “Five Luminaries Emperor Scripture”]

[Popularity: 103,000]

Without hesitation, Xiao Lin took out 30,000 popularity points, preparing to push the “Asura Calamity Suppression Art” to its full maturity.

Only in this way, relying on the righteousness brought by “Righteous Spirit,” could he have the strength to forge ahead against adversity.

“Thirty thousand isn’t enough? Then add more!”

Xiao Lin felt no pain, only the reassurance of growing stronger.

Dead men leave their wealth behind—that’s the kind of thing that even death would cause sorrow over.

In the end, he spent 56,000 popularity points and finally brought the “Asura Calamity Suppression Art” to full maturity.

Xiao Lin’s eyes opened and closed, a glint of brilliance flashing by.

Li Changhe’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Junior brother, have you broken through?”

Xiao Lin nodded and stood to bow, “Thank you for your protection, senior brother and senior sister.”

Tang Qianxue blinked her beautiful eyes, “Little Qilin, don’t be so formal. Just thank master; I didn’t do anything.”

“Senior sister, you’re too polite,” Xiao Lin waved his hand, “Just a passing remark.”

“Hmph.”

Tang Qianxue snorted lightly and sneered, “Fine. So that’s what you really think? Then I won’t give you any more snacks I bring next time.”

Xiao Lin: “?”

Why the fishing with law enforcement?

Seeing this, Tang Qianxue smiled, “Just teasing you.”

Xiao Lin could only smile helplessly.

Li Changhe was silent for a moment, then couldn’t help but interrupt their lighthearted banter.

“What wondrous technique did junior brother break through in?”

“Asura Calamity Suppression Art, luckily to full maturity.”

“That’s no luck,” Li Changhe shook his head and sighed. “No wonder this technique has such harsh conditions just to master it. Pushing it from partial to full maturity even made me feel threatened.”

Xiao Lin’s eyes held a smile.

Can you feel threatened?

Then nothing could be better.

“However, it’s only a threat. If junior brother truly wants to defeat me, you’re still far from it,” Li Changhe said softly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin’s pupils contracted sharply, and he immediately took out the Sword Suppression Box from his Spatial Ring.

Li Changhe could not have said such words lightly.

Something was amiss!