Swordsmanship Coach: Kill with One Slash

"Your tribe has people who have been alive since the Spirit Realm was first established?"

Lin Yiming asked, amazed.

"Yes. Our human clans all entered with Luocheng in the very beginning. But after the Lord of Luo City passed away, and as the spirit beasts became more and more hostile, we had to break apart. Almost every tribe has members who were there from the beginning."

"That's the fundamental reason why we can trust each other so completely."

"I see."

Lin Yiming said with understanding.

'If that's the case, then all the human clans are basically one big family that's been split apart. No wonder they trust each other so much.'

'Then again…'

'These clan elders have lived for so long.'

'I can't imagine how powerful they must be.'

'Only… why don't they resist the Spirit Sect?'

Lin Yiming found himself puzzled by this. These people had lived for so long; they were bound to be powerful. Logically, they should pose a definite threat to the Spirit Sect.

However, he didn't ask Zero and Wu this kind of question.

It was obvious the two of them were juniors in their tribe. They might know some things, but they certainly wouldn't know everything, so there was little point in asking.

Given their status as outsiders, it was highly likely they'd get to meet the clan elders after arriving at the tribe. He could ask about these doubts in person then.

"It really is remote."

A member of the special organization beside Lin Yiming remarked suddenly, gazing at the scenery rushing past below.

"It is."

"This should be considered the border region of the Spirit Realm."

Zero nodded in agreement, then explained,

"Only in a remote place like this can we live in peace, without the Spirit Sect and the spirit beasts suddenly deciding to gang up on us."

Luocheng was considered a major city in ancient times.

Although its history was fractured after being swallowed by the Spirit Realm, leaving very few in the mortal world who even knew of it.

But as a major ancient city, its population and the number of Extraordinary Beings within it must have been unimaginable.

The Spirit Sect, as the masters of this domain, would naturally not allow Luocheng to develop unchecked.

Furthermore, spirit beasts have a natural, physical craving for humans, and with such a large ordinary population in Luocheng, conflict between the two sides was inevitable.

Judging by the outcome, Luocheng did not fare well.

Thus, after Luocheng's collapse, the surviving human factions had to scatter from the city into these nooks and crannies on the edge of the Spirit Realm, making them harder to find.

These remote corners were desolate borderlands within the Spirit Realm where spatial rifts would appear from time to time, and the Spiritual Qi was also much thinner than elsewhere.

Therefore, no spirit beasts were willing to make their lairs here, which allowed the human tribes to develop in secret until they regained some of their strength and earned back their right to survive.

"Why are we talking about all this?"

Wu pouted, clearly not enjoying the topic. He gazed into the deep darkness to the side and asked,

"After you go back this time, are you going to war with those bastards from the Spirit Sect?"

"Probably."

Lin Yiming fell silent for a moment before saying,

"Actually, many people in the organization don't agree with going to war with the Spirit Sect, but our leader is adamant about it."

"For now, we've reached a consensus internally, but who knows what will happen when the time actually comes?"

As they talked, not far behind them, Su Xing was tailing the griffins closely.

Although Su Xing couldn't yet take flight from a standstill on his own, he could soar through the heavens on his Sparrow Sword, which was no different from flying.

The six people's conversation naturally reached Su Xing's ears.

It made Su Xing frown, as he suddenly realized this matter wasn't as simple as it seemed—or at least, it was more complicated than he had thought.

"Your leader must be an extraordinary person,"

Zero said suddenly after hearing Lin Yiming's words.

"Why do you say that?"

Lin Yiming asked, a little curious.

"Um…"

Zero seemed a bit embarrassed. "Because my dad said the same thing."

"My dad is one of the clan elders."

"…"

Lin Yiming had learned from their conversation that "clan elder" wasn't just a title for the old. It was a position, one that had to be earned through strength and contribution.

'So Zero is just like Li Yu. He's a second-generation kid, too.'

Only then did Lin Yiming fully understand.

Why someone so young possessed such strength. While it was certainly related to his own hard work, it was also inextricably linked to his inherited talent.

"No wonder,"

Lin Yiming sighed.

He was just about to ask about their tribe's plans and why Zero's father would say such a thing.

Just then, Zero spoke up.

"We're here."

They were in a barren wasteland.

As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but yellow earth.

The entire Spirit Realm was blanketed in snow—a ceaseless, unending snowfall. But this area, perhaps because the Spiritual Qi was too thin, had no snow. It almost didn't feel like they were in the Spirit Realm at all.

As the griffins came to a stop,

Zero and Wu naturally dismounted, intending to lead the four of them into the tribe. But they had barely taken two steps when the thick stench of blood assaulted their nostrils.

"…"

Lin Yiming's expression changed instantly. But this wasn't the mortal world, after all. Out of caution, he asked Zero,

"Is it normally like this?"

"…"

Zero stared at the bloodstains on the ground, his lips turning pale. He looked toward the buildings where his tribe lived and said in a grave voice,

"If you don't want to fight, please wait for us here. We should be back for you soon."

"What are you talking about?"

Lin Yiming clapped him on the shoulder.

"Let's go together."

In truth, no one wanted to get involved in a fight.

Especially one that had nothing to do with them.

However, this tribe would likely become an ally.

Lin Yiming might not want to fight, but he had never feared it. Helping future allies and friends he'd made since entering the Spirit Realm—there was no reason to back down.

Zero wasn't the sentimental type.

He just gave the four of them a very serious look, saw that they all shared the same sentiment, and finally nodded, letting out a soft "Mm."

They lived in houses made of bamboo. It was unclear where the bamboo came from, but from a distance, the structure looked like a giant pavilion, capable of housing a great many people.

Su Xing stood behind the six of them, a growing sense of unease in his heart. His sensitivity to auras was far greater than theirs, and he caught the scent of a Martial Artist's aura from inside the building.

'Martial God Hall?'

Su Xing wondered. 'But what is the Martial God Hall doing all the way out in the Spirit Realm, causing trouble for a human tribe? What are they after?'

'Whatever.'

'I'll find out after I slaughter them.'

Su Xing thought to himself.

Since he was already here and wanted to learn more, there was no reason to stand by and do nothing.

Besides, Su Xing still had a few scores to settle with the Martial God Hall.

BOOM!

Before Su Xing could even go inside,

one of the pavilion's walls suddenly exploded!

Two old men shot out from within. They were both ancient, dressed in similar, simple and old-fashioned clothing. If not for their different auras, Su Xing would have had a hard time telling which one was from the Martial God Hall.

"Elder Liu?!"

Zero shouted, his voice filled with emotion.

"Hmph?!"

Hearing the voice of a junior, the Liu Clan Elder shoved his enemy away and yelled to Zero,

"Zero, get to the backyard! Quick!"

"The younger generation of the clan is all there!"

"Okay!"

Zero didn't hesitate. He knew he couldn't get involved in this fight at all. Even though he was Rank Six, the two men fighting in the sky were both Rank Seven experts. They were completely out of his league.

In fact, Su Xing's expression had also turned grim.

'Rank Seven… Unless I shatter my sword right from the start, there's no way I can participate in a battle of this level.'

In the end, Su Xing was only a Rank Five.

Even with his solid foundation and monstrous strength, bridging a two-rank gap was no small feat.

'But… it's not impossible to kill them.'

At this thought, a murderous glint flashed in Su Xing's eyes.

"Haha! Old man, with your level of strength, you still have the luxury of worrying about others?!"

"Go to hell!!!"

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