Chapter 698: Chapter 472: Seeking the Immortal Cave Mansion? Pursued by a Formidable Enemy (Part 2)
Master Huizhen gave a reminder.
"We will certainly abide by the monastery rules! Never break the precepts!"
Lin Chang’sheng replied at once.
Once he found the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, he’d just leave—who could possibly stop him?
Gu Shan actually wanted to say he didn’t want to become a monk.
But for the sake of finding the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, his face flushed red as he held his tongue.
"Alright, come with me!"
Master Huizhen was quite impressed by Lin Chang’sheng’s talent, and intended to let him join despite the normal requirements.
He was about to take them straight to have their heads shaved and begin their cultivation.
"Hold on!"
Just as Huizhen was about to take Lin Chang’sheng for the head-shaving, a white-bearded monk in a kasaya, clutching a Nine-Ring Staff, walked over and stopped him.
"Senior Brother Xuanbei!"
At the sight of this man, Master Huizhen instantly greeted him with respect.
This was none other than Abbot Xuanbei of Sword Immortal Temple.
"Huizhen, do you know who he is? And you dare let him be ordained?"
Abbot Xuanbei’s gaze fell upon Lin Chang’sheng, as if seeing right through him.
"Not yet—"
"He’s the number one Celestial Pride, Lin Chang’sheng!"
Before Master Huizhen could finish, Abbot Xuanbei interjected decisively.
Lin Chang’sheng hadn’t expected his fame to reach even the abbot of Sword Immortal Temple.
Even if they’d heard of him, he’d never met them before—how did they recognize him?
What Lin Chang’sheng didn’t know was that, when he’d demonstrated his sword technique outside, Abbot Xuanbei’s Divine Thought had sensed him already.
Such a powerful Sword Aura—even Abbot Xuanbei would have to treat it cautiously. Coupled with Lin Chang’sheng’s youth, who else but the top of the Celestial Pride List could possess such cultivation?
"Lin Chang’sheng?"
Huizhen was completely surprised—Lin Chang’sheng actually wanted to become a monk? Was he joking?
If he agreed to this, the Immortal Palace itself might object, and bigger trouble could follow.
"So that’s why your cultivation is so high, and you know Buddhist techniques—you’re number one on the Celestial Pride List. Well, our temple’s small, can’t fit you, I’m afraid!"
Huizhen said, displeased.
If Lin Chang’sheng weren’t the top Celestial Pride and hadn’t joined the Immortal Palace, Huizhen would have gladly taken him as a disciple.
Hearing this, Gu Shan breathed a sigh of relief—at least he didn’t need to become a monk now.
"Fame is nothing but a worldly thing, like passing clouds. Sword Immortal Temple is a place of quiet cultivation—do you really care about such matters? Isn’t the Buddhist technique you practice meant to save people?"
Lin Chang’sheng paused, then continued, "If you’re willing to let me remain here to meditate, I’ll donate a Holy Pill and one hundred thousand Immortal Crystals as thanks!"
Lin Chang’sheng was willing to risk it all to gain access to Sword Immortal Temple.
A Holy Pill and one hundred thousand Immortal Crystals—no small gift.
Even Abbot Xuanbei was tempted.
But if Lin Chang’sheng truly became a monk and joined the temple, it was bound to stir up a storm.
"How could you possibly have a Holy Pill?"
Huizhen didn’t believe it—how could Lin Chang’sheng have a Holy Pill?
Though there’d been rumors that Divine Pill Pavilion had auctioned off a Holy Pill recently, it couldn’t possibly have ended up in Lin Chang’sheng’s hands by sheer luck, right?
What they didn’t know was, Lin Chang’sheng had refined the Holy Pill himself—not only did he have one, he had several.
So to part with a Holy Pill, Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t overly concerned.
As long as he could find any clue about the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, it would all be worth it.
Seeing Master Huizhen and Abbot Xuanbei’s skepticism, Lin Chang’sheng simply waved his hand and revealed the Primordial Golden Pill.
The moment the pill appeared, its fragrance spread instantly.
It made the Primordial Power inside Abbot Xuanbei surge restlessly.
"It really is a Holy Pill?"
Master Huizhen’s eyes were filled with shock.
This Holy Pill was an exceedingly rare treasure, and Lin Chang’sheng was willing to trade it away just for a place to cultivate in Sword Immortal Temple?
No matter how you looked at it, the deal favored them.
"Senior Brother Xuanbei, if you take this pill, you might even—"
Master Huizhen looked to Abbot Xuanbei.
This Holy Pill might help him break through the barrier set by Hao Zhix.
"It’s impossible for you to become a monk in my Sword Immortal Temple!"
Abbot Xuanbei paused, then continued, "But, I’ll let you stay here and cultivate, without shaving your head! If you ever break the monastery rules—no forgiveness!"
In the end, Abbot Xuanbei relented slightly.
This Holy Pill wasn’t ordinary—even for his own cultivation it would be tremendously beneficial.
Let alone the hundred thousand Immortal Crystals—not a trivial sum.
"Thank you, Abbot!"
Lin Chang’sheng offered up the pill and the hundred thousand Immortal Crystals.
"Xuyuan, take them to the East Courtyard!"
Master Huizhen instructed the young monk who’d originally led Lin Chang’sheng inside.
"Yes!"
Xuyuan responded, but took a moment to fully come to his senses.
This man was the famed Lin Chang’sheng of the Immortal Realm’s Celestial Pride?
From his appearance, he didn’t seem aloof in the least—he looked rather amiable.
Soon, accommodations for Lin Chang’sheng and Gu Shan were arranged.
The place was extremely tranquil, far from the bustling world, with only birdsong and a row of bamboo groves outside. Each breeze made the leaves whisper with a soft ’susu’ sound—it soothed the heart.
"If I were to give up all distractions and spend the rest of my life here, that wouldn’t be bad at all."
Lin Chang’sheng sighed with feeling.
But once you set your foot on the path of cultivation, there’s no turning back.
Either you grow stronger, or you’re crushed like an ant.
"You’re not actually planning to become a monk here, are you?"
Gu Shan was confused—weren’t they here to find the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion?
"Of course not! That cave mansion isn’t so easy to track down, otherwise someone else would’ve already found it. Just be patient!"
Lin Chang’sheng answered simply.
With that, Gu Shan thought it best not to probe further.
As long as they ultimately found the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, all would be well.
...
Half a day later.
Two figures landed ten miles outside Sword Immortal Temple.
"Why’d that guy come to a monastery? Is he really going to become a monk?"
Guo Yunchu couldn’t figure it out—Lin Chang’sheng had traveled such a long way just to a remote temple?
What could anyone do here, except become a monk?
"Sword Immortal Temple? Mu Zhen Tian? Does that mean—"
Xu Tiancang mused—he didn’t believe Lin Chang’sheng came here just to become a monk. There had to be another reason.
Sword Immortal Temple had once housed a Great Immortal Realm master, whose final resting place was unknown. Maybe Lin Chang’sheng was here to search for the Immortal Cave Mansion.
"Means what?"
Guo Yunchu asked, puzzled.
She didn’t know much about Sword Immortal Temple.
"Rumor has it, years ago a Great Immortal Realm master lived here in seclusion. After his death, no one knew where—it’s possible Lin Chang’sheng is here to find the Immortal Cave Mansion!"
Xu Tiancang shared what was on his mind.
Guo Yunchu was stunned.
"Immortal Cave Mansion?"
Guo Yunchu found it unbelievable—Lin Chang’sheng aimed to get his hands on the Immortal Cave Mansion?
Was that something even someone of his cultivation could hope to claim?
"Otherwise, is he really just here to become a monk?"
Xu Tiancang sure didn’t believe that.
"This isn’t simple. Stay here and keep watch. I need to go back and notify the Hall Master. If the Immortal Cave Mansion appears, we have to act immediately."
Xu Tiancang said at once.
He knew that he alone couldn’t profit from this.
He had to gather other powerful allies.
"Elder Xu, what if your judgment is wrong and we’ve wasted our effort?"
Guo Yunchu was unsure—maybe it was just Xu Tiancang’s own speculation. Was Lin Chang’sheng really capable of finding the Immortal Cave Mansion?
"Even if so, it’s not worth missing out!"
Xu Tiancang was unwavering.
With that, he turned and left.
He could be back at the sect in less than two days using the Transmission Array.
All told, it would take five days round trip—not a chance to miss any opportunity.
Watching Xu Tiancang leave, Guo Yunchu could only let it go for now. She broke through the air and arrived at the entrance of Sword Immortal Temple, stepping inside to better observe Lin Chang’sheng’s movements up close.
Not long after Xu Tiancang and Guo Yunchu left, four more figures arrived.
These four were the Four Great Elders of Heaven-Suppressing Sect.
"Grand Elder, Lin Chang’sheng actually entered Sword Immortal Temple? The abbot there has Late Stage Tribulation Crossing cultivation; if we try anything in Sword Immortal Temple—I’m afraid..."
Third Elder Jiang Tao frowned slightly.
To make a move inside Sword Immortal Temple might offend the locals. The temple wasn’t a powerhouse in the Immortal Realm, but still not someone to provoke lightly.
"What, is he just going to keep hiding in Sword Immortal Temple forever?"
Grand Elder Jin Zhongchang, wearing a golden hairpin, had killing intent gleaming in his eyes.
Apparently Lin Chang’sheng had realized they were on his trail and hid inside the temple.
Then they’d go in and settle down first—and when the chance arose, they’d make their move.
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