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Chapter 281: The Microscopic World! Sword Son: So, does love really disappear?
Chapter 281: The Microscopic World! Sword Son: So, does love really disappear?
He Anxia was both terrified and excited.
He had confirmed that this 'Black Forest' was actually a part of his own back!
The towering trees?
They were the sweat glands on his back!
For reasons unknown, and unsure of what had just happened, his divine soul had departed in such a state. But one thing was certain, he seemed to have entered the microscopic world that Lin Zongzhu had spoken of!
So...
If even a tiny sweat gland could transform into a towering tree, then the beasts he was witnessing might very well be those microbes, or in other words... creatures invisible to the naked eye!
(PS: Some readers may question why divine sense is not as powerful as a microscope. Well, let's just say, is it possible that the microbes in the cultivation world are smaller and more ferocious than those on Earth? After all, the environments are different, and a microscope can't turn a single hair into a towering tree.)
If we have to talk about reality... then let's just say it's a plot necessity.)
"It's just that my divine sense is not as powerful as a microscope."
A beast pounced at him.
He Anxia quickly dodged.
As he evaded, he also observed.
He discovered...
These 'beasts' had bizarre appearances and were exceptionally ferocious and vicious!
They looked extremely intimidating.
Far more terrifying than the spirit beasts he had raised in the past.
Even compared to those unintelligent beasts that only knew how to kill, they were no less formidable.
Too terrifying!
But amidst the terror, it also signified that they were genuinely powerful!
Just as he was engrossed in his observations, He Anxia realized something was amiss.
It was as if some terrifying creature had locked onto him!
He took a closer look...
Instantly, his scalp tingled, and his entire body trembled!
"So many!"
"So many 'microbes'!"
"Oh my!"
He Anxia almost collapsed.
"So many microbes on my back, so many terrifying and invisible creatures!"
Therefore, Lin Zongzhu was not just talking nonsense.
We were indeed surrounded by these microbes!
This discovery was truly...
Bone-chilling.
"However, for me and the Beast Control Sect, this is not necessarily a bad thing."
"As long as I succeed, as long as I can tame them, control them, strengthen them, and make them reproduce..."
"Even if I can make them 'command' all the microbes in the vicinity..."
"I can become very powerful!"
"Not only can I fearlessly face the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect's bizarre toxins, but I can also find a new path, making it difficult for others to defend against me."
"I have no other choice."
"I must succeed!"
He encouraged himself, and his spirit instantly reached its peak.
"Then..."
"Let's see..."
"Let me witness the strength of these 'microbes'!"
"..."
"......"
......
Days later, He Anxia was out of breath.
During this time, he had exhausted himself.
But...
He also gained a lot.
"Ordinary microbes are not that powerful. Perhaps they are formidable in the microscopic world, but influencing or even killing a cultivator is extremely difficult."
"However, I've found a way to strengthen them."
"I also have some ideas on how to control them."
"Furthermore..."
"I seem to have discovered that the human body itself is also a type of 'microbe'?"
"No!"
"I should say, the human body is also composed of countless microbes."
"Then..."
"Can I take it a step further and control the microbes that make up the human body?"
"Hiss!"
"Biologist..."
"Is this the system that Lin Zongzhu envisioned?"
"Terrifying."
"It's truly too terrifying."
"Once it's completed, I dare not imagine how powerful it will be."
"Fortunately, Lin Zongzhu is one of us, and he shared this method with us. If he had shared it with others, and they used it against us..."
"!!!"
Just thinking about it was terrifying.
"Lin Zongzhu is absolutely a heaven-endowed talent."
"Too formidable, too brilliant."
He Anxia couldn't help but think to himself, "If I were Lin Zongzhu..."
"How wonderful it would be."
But there were no ifs.
However, his admiration for Lin Fan had already reached its peak, leaving no room for further growth.
In his heart, Lin Fan was a god!
Or perhaps...
He should be the god of the Beast Control Sect!
The Beast Control Sect, Beast Control?
Unable to control the omnipresent, myriad forms, and diverse abilities of 'invisible beasts', and even unaware of their existence for so many years...
Only able to control common spirit beasts and demon beasts, and still calling themselves the Beast Control Sect?
Only by perfecting this 'aspect' can they truly be called the Beast Control Sect!
Or perhaps, this is the perfect form of a Beast Control Master, a Biologist!!!
"I've found my direction, and I know how to cultivate and progress on this path."
"Master, fellow disciples of the Beast Control Sect."
"Wait for me!"
"The crisis of the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect will be resolved soon!"
"At that time, our Beast Control Sect will become exceptionally powerful!"
"However..."
"How can our sect repay the immense favor we owe to Lin Zongzhu?"
"..."
He even thought about becoming a 'self-person' like the Fire Virtue Sect.
By becoming 'one of them', he wouldn't have to worry about this problem anymore.
But he was just a disciple, and only a third-sequence one at that. If he voiced this idea, he would most likely be considered an internal traitor.
"Sigh."
"Let's take it one step at a time."
"First, let's perfect the Biologist's methods!!!
"..."
......
Time passed.
Two months quietly slipped away.
The expansion of the Ethereal Realm was officially on track.
The Moon Embrace Sect began selling their talismans, capturing the attention of various large and small forces and cultivators across the Southwest Region, even reducing the number of conflicts.
Exploring the Ethereal Realm, becoming the 'Main Theme'.
During these two months, Lin Fan's disciples were steadily advancing, making steady progress.
Only Shi Hao...
Lin Fan occasionally contacted him or the Great Demon God for updates, and the news he received was basically about 'fighting'.
Either they were fighting, or they were on their way to fight.
However, Lin Fan was not surprised by this.
After all, it was the Wild Heaven Emperor...
It would be strange if he wasn't fighting every day.
The Second Elder, Wu Xingyun, took on a secret mission from Lin Fan and then 'disappeared'.
No one knew where she had gone.
No one knew what she was up to either.
Soon.
The talisman sale's 'First Quarter' settlement date was approaching.
With business booming, those who had previously grumbled and wanted to cause trouble or take over the business could no longer sit still.
...
Ten Thousand Toxins Sect.
The Sect Master, Yu Suxin, gathered many skilled members and spoke softly, "We've all been to the Ethereal Realm, and we've personally experienced its benefits."
"Moon Embrace Sect's talisman shop is always packed, and the threshold is almost worn out from the constant flow of customers."
"Moreover, this situation will continue for a long time, a very long time..."
"It might even last forever, with no worries about business or profits."
"It's time for our sect to make a decision."
"Indeed!" The Senior Elder nodded, "Our sect struggles to earn resources, but this is a golden goose. If we don't seize this opportunity, we'll regret it in the future!"
The other elders also expressed their agreement.
"In terms of overall strength, our Ten Thousand Toxins Sect doesn't have much of an advantage. But the Holy Son's fortuitous encounter with this poison has given our sect a natural advantage."
"Beast Control Sect..."
"It's time to let go of this business."
"But what about White-Black Academy?"
"What about White-Black Academy? In the Immortal Martial Continent, strength is revered. We're not directly facing White-Black Academy; we're just asking Beast Control Sect to hand over their 'business'."
"The weak step down, and the strong rise. I believe that as long as our sect takes over and handles this matter better and more beautifully, White-Black Academy won't have much to say."
"Makes sense!"
"..."
Seeing that the discussion was coming to an end, Yu Suxin waved her hand lightly, "Enough."
"Let's vote."
"Who's in favor and who's against it?"
Quickly.
Over 90% of the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect's high-level members raised their hands in agreement.
"No need for further discussion, right?"
Yu Suxin smiled, "Let's proceed with the plan!"
"Yes!"
"..."
...
Three days later.
Beast Control Sect was surrounded! It was rare for Ten Thousand Toxins Sect members to openly use poison or launch sneak attacks.
They boldly appeared and surrounded Beast Control Sect.
Yu Suxin took the lead, looking on calmly, and said, "Qu Feisi, the current situation is clear to both of us."
"You know what I want."
"Is it war or will you agree to my demands..."
"The choice is in your hands."
"Come on!"
"I'll give you the time of an incense stick to consider."
"Is it to fight to the death and then be swept away by our sect, or to 'step aside' obediently?"
"Yu Suxin!"
"You venomous woman!"
Qu Feisi appeared, his face solemn, "Do you really think that with just one type of poison, you can make our Beast Control Sect submit?"
"Stop dreaming!"
"That's right."
"I believe that this poison is enough."
"If you don't believe it, you can try it."
Being called a venomous woman, Yu Suxin wasn't the least bit annoyed.
She was already used to it.
Moreover...
She herself was a 'venomous woman'! Perhaps no one in this world was more toxic than her.
"Hehehe."
She chuckled lightly.
Qu Feisi's pupils constricted slightly.
"What?"
Yu Suxin continued, "If you're not afraid, why not open the formation and let's fight?"
"We only have these elders from our sect, and the number of people is far less than your Beast Control Sect's."
"With so many people, aren't you afraid to fight?"
"If you're not even willing to fight, then just agree to our demands. It'll save us from worrying, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"..."
Qu Feisi looked at her deeply.
Though he was angry, he could only suppress the fire in his heart.
That damnable strange toxin, they still had no solution for it up to this point!
To fight now would be to deliver their heads on a silver platter! Although their Beast Control Sect members were not weak in combat, their strength relied on Spirit Beasts, which was their true advantage.
One person, a Beast Tide!
Now, without the Spirit Beasts, if they fought against Ten Thousand Toxins Sect, it would be like lighting a lantern in the toilet—a sure way to die.
"Call someone!"
Qu Feisi looked at his close disciple and said solemnly, "Contact Spirit Sword Sect."
"It's time for them to take action!"
This... was actually quite embarrassing.
After all, they were both first-rate sects, and in terms of rank, Beast Control Sect was among the top tier of first-rate sects.
To ask for help from Spirit Sword Sect was not a glorious matter.
But now, having already consumed the benefits, how could they possibly spit them out? Moreover, didn't Beast Control Sect care about saving face? Threatened by Ten Thousand Toxins Sect, would they just obediently back down? They couldn't afford to lose this face!
Furthermore, they were 'allies', and it was Spirit Sword Sect's responsibility to handle these 'troublemakers'. Asking them to take action wasn't a problem.
...Embarrassing as it was, it wouldn't be 'that embarrassing'.
...
"Oh?"
Rao Zhirou waved her hand, "Great Elder, take some people to Beast Control Sect and lend them a hand."
"The other party is from Ten Thousand Toxins Sect, their methods are vicious and ruthless, so be careful."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
The Great Elder immediately responded and then prepared to lead people there.
But almost simultaneously, outside the Spirit Sword Sect, a terrifying aura suddenly emerged.
Immediately, a sword light slashed through the sky, carrying the might of cleaving the heavens.
"Who dares to be so bold in my Spirit Sword Sect?!"
The Senior Elder instantly flew into a rage.
The Clan Defense Array automatically activated.
This astonishing sword strike was blocked, but it still startled everyone in the Spirit Sword Sect.
Rao Zhirou narrowed her eyes and whispered, "Well prepared."
"What?"
The Senior Elder was taken aback.
"I recognize this sword. If nothing unexpected happens, the one who unleashed this sword strike is the exiled disciple of the Great Wilderness Sword Palace. When I traveled abroad in the past, I fought him three times, and I won all three times. I am a step ahead of him."
"But he didn't accept it, thinking that I am not as strong as him, and my victories were just due to luck. Moreover, in his eyes, all three times I 'stole' his opportunities, and he sees me as his arch-enemy."
"After I succeeded as the Spirit Sword Sect Master, it seems that he also established his own Sword Dao sect, and it has developed quite well over the years."
"Now, he has come to seek revenge."
"You still remember me."
A man in black robes appeared.
A clear sword scar was visible on his face, and he held a long sword. Behind him, a large group of black-robed sword cultivators followed, all with a carefree and unrestrained look on their faces.
"Hehe."
He caressed the 'sword scar' on his face, "Rao Zhirou, after all these years, you still maintain your charm."
"But my charm can only be 'restored' after I defeat you."
"This sword scar is your doing."
"Over the years, I have defeated countless opponents, but I have never erased this sword scar. I've been waiting for this moment."
"..."
"Liu Hei."
Rao Zhirou spoke softly, "Don't spout nonsense here."
"Did you come here to collect the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect's benefits?"
"After all, you were like this back then; otherwise, you wouldn't have been expelled from the Great Wilderness Sword Palace and become an exiled disciple."
"A dog can't change its habit of eating shit."
"I wonder if you can handle it?"
"Sharp-tongued!" Liu Hei snorted coldly, "Whether I can handle it or not, we'll see after a fight!"
Rao Zhirou remained silent.
He was unafraid of Liu Hei and his sect.
However, it would be a thousand times more difficult for Liu Hei to lead his group to support the Beast Control Sect.
She believed that Liu Hei also knew that his sect was no match for the Spirit Sword Sect, but he could still manage to stall them.
And this was the result that the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect wanted to see.
"How much benefit did you receive?"
Rao Zhirou chuckled, "For example, I'll give you double, and you go and cut down the Ten Thousand Toxins Sect's people. At the same time, I promise you that I'll fight you again fairly to determine the winner?"
"..."
"You've changed." Liu Hei looked at her deeply and sneered, "You've become much more cunning."
Disciples! They learn from their master's skills.
If the disciple is strong, doesn't the master also gain some face?
"A fight between the same stage?"
"..."
"But you have to agree to one condition. If your disciple wins, you must fight me unconditionally!"
"If I also win, you have to come with me and become my soul mate!"
Rao Zhirou: "..."
The Spirit Sword Sect crowd: "..."
The Sword Son: "???!?"
"Master, let me go and cut down his disciple!!!"
Damn it, he dares to target my master? He's got some guts!
The Senior Elder muttered, "Sect Master, this... it's not like what you said. Isn't he your arch-enemy? Why does he want to marry you?"
Rao Zhirou: "..."
How am I supposed to know?
Could it be that he wants to take me back and torment me daily? Could it be that he has developed feelings for me after all this time?
Her face turned dark, "Is that so?"
"Then you also agree to one condition. If your disciple loses, immediately take your people and leave, and don't show your face in front of me for a hundred years!"
"Good!"
Liu Hei immediately agreed.
A particularly bright smile appeared on his face.
Something's not right! Rao Zhirou suddenly felt that something was amiss. Why is he smiling?
He agreed too readily, and he seemed to have the upper hand. Could it be that he also has this intention?
This won't do.
I need to be more cautious.
Rao Zhirou immediately patted the Sword Son and revealed a gentle smile.
The Sword Son was about to make his grand entrance...
But suddenly, Rao Zhirou reached out and grabbed the Trifoliate, who was lying on her, and pulled her away.
She transmitted her voice, "Apprentice, be calm. This old man is a bit cunning, and he must have come prepared. We must act cautiously for the greater good."
"Let Trifoliate fight in my place for this battle."
"After all, Trifoliate has learned a lot from me over the years, and she can at least be considered my half-disciple."
"It's not really cheating."
The Sword Son: "..."
He was filled with resentment.
So, does love really fade away?
(End of Chapter)
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