The group of influential figures each had a different force standing behind them, and they represented the will of the major ancient sects and clans of the West Infinity World.

It could be said that anyone they selected, even an idiot, would leap to the dragon’s gate and undergo earth-shaking transformations whether it was in terms of their identity, background, or status.

Moreover, Demon God Lin was not an idiot. On the contrary, he was regarded as a peerless individual among the geniuses, and his name and reputation were known throughout the West Infinity World.

Additionally, he came from a lower domain and had no clan or sect behind him. He was alone. Based on those circumstances, any ancient clan or sect would be very willing to hold out an olive branch and recruit a peerless genius like him into their sects.

“I am going to say it. No matter how great the price is, I will bring Lin Xun into my sect!”

“Haha, who wouldn’t?”

“Everyone, why go so far? Let’s not ruin our relationship just for Demon God Lin!”

The influential figures all flushed with anger and almost rolled up their sleeves and came to blows.

Meanwhile, the other cultivators were green with envy. Demon God Lin is indeed amazing! Even the ancient sects are scrambling over him.

It should be mentioned that ancient sects were akin to unreachable great mountains in the West Infinity World. They had strict demands and requirements for selecting disciples, and every year, countless young cultivators were cruelly rejected.

But now, the influential figures from the ancient sects were in heated arguments with each other over Demon God Lin. This was unheard of!

“Speaking of which, Demon God Lin deserves to be valued by so many people. His performance at the Dao Lantern Festival has been amazing so far.”

A cultivator exclaimed and many people echoed his words.

In the first test, Lin Xun made his way up the Fire Lotus Ice Mountain by himself and effortlessly captured a nine-petal fire lotus despite the hostile attacks from the other genius figures.

In the second test, he was suspected to have come first and won a special reward. Although it was only a suspicion and hadn’t been confirmed, all clues pointed to the fact that he won first place!

In the third test, he made a breakthrough on the Sinking Sea, defeated Sha Liuchan, and forced him to flee in a panic.

And in the fourth test, he created an unprecedented miracle. He alone lit up six Spirit Lanterns, all of which were to the level of Midday Sun. He shone so brightly that his limelight overshadowed Ji Xingyao, Yu Lingkong, and the others. He was in a league of his own!

Who wouldn’t be tempted to recruit such a peerless genius in terms of both strength and potential into their sect?

It was no wonder that the big shots would quarrel endlessly and almost come to blows. No one would be able to sit back and do nothing.

Someone snorted, “Hmph! Everyone, don’t you know that the kid is an enemy of the Black Nightmare Sky Dog Clan? Also, ever since he rose to fame, he has offended countless people! Are you sure that you want him as a disciple?”

It turned out to be an influential figure from the Ocean Shark Clan.

“That’s right, everyone, please think again. At least, my Blue Luan Clan will not let go of any opportunity to take revenge on that kid!” A middle-aged woman from the Blue Luan Clan made her stance clear.

“Most importantly, everyone, don’t forget that Yu Lingkong, Zhongli Wuji, Zhuo Kuanglan, Sha Liuchan and Qing Lian’er, the peerless figures of the younger generation, have clearly announced that they will kill the kid when they reach the Ancient Dao Lantern Tree.”

The middle-aged woman’s face twisted disdainfully. “It’s hard to say whether the kid can come out of Cangwu Mountain alive!”

Immediately, the tense atmosphere subsided, and changing expressions flashed across everyone’s faces. They began to think about the pros and cons of recruiting Lin Xun as a disciple.

“That’s the truth.”

Many cultivators sighed. Demon God Lin might be strong, but he has offended far too many people.

If we want to take him in as a disciple, we will have to first consider and think about the possible consequences!

Suddenly, someone sneered, “Hmph, you want to take someone in as a disciple, but you don’t want to bring trouble to yourself and bear any responsibility. Doesn’t that mean you want to get something for nothing? How can there be such a good thing in this world?!”

Those words made everyone’s face darken. Who dared to ridicule and mock them?

All of a sudden, the atmosphere stilled. These words were extremely grating, so who would dare to say that to them?

There was no need to guess who the owner of the voice was because they could tell right away.

It was a young man dressed in a black robe with glistening black hair as smooth as silk. His tall and straight figure resembled a spear about to pierce the sky.

He was standing atop a low mountain with his hands behind his back, sweeping his gaze across the audience. Within his eyes seemed to be frightening visions of thousands of swords shooting out.

“Young man, be careful of what comes out of your mouth!” an old man warned.

“What? Did I touch a sore spot?” The young man’s voice was indifferent but his eyes glowed with a cold threatening light, as sharp as a sword. “Old man, let me tell you, if you dare to threaten me again, you will lose your life!”

“You want to die!”

The old man flew into a rage. He came from an ancient sect and was considered a renowned figure, but now he was being reprimanded and threatened by a junior. He had lost face in front of so many people.

“Sword Thirteen!” the youth said aloud.

An old servant with a long sword strapped to his back emerged in the far distance. He was very thin and wore an unusually indifferent expression.

Pu!

Everyone only saw their vision blur before the old man’s head flew across the air.

From the start to the finish, no one saw how the old servant attacked.

Everyone was aghast, and the atmosphere turned deathly quiet.

Even influential figures such as Granny Jin He went stiff for a moment, trembling inwardly with a solemn expression.

Meanwhile, the old servant’s face remained cold and indifferent, as if he disregarded everyone present. Then, he turned around and silently came to stand beside the youth in black with his hands behind his back.

His dull and bland aura and his bone-thin figure made him look very ordinary, but everyone knew that the old servant was the one who killed the old man from an ancient sect.

His movements were swift and direct and completed in one go. No one could see how he took off the old man’s head.

So fast!

“Who doesn’t agree?”

The black-robed youth spoke calmly as he wandered in the silent world.

Everyone looked at each other in dismay, but no one answered.

Even Granny Jin He, a well-respected expert, chose to remain silent.

The black-robed youth seemed to lower his head in a disappointed manner and then he said aloud, “My name is Ye Chen, and I come from the North Dipper World. Anyone who wants to retaliate can find me in the North Dipper World.”

He turned around and was about to leave when he remembered something. “If Demon God Lin survives Cangwu Mountain then please help me pass along the message to him that he is welcome to come to Crape Myrtle Mountain in the North Dipper World as a guest any time!”

After saying that, he walked away.

The old servant followed him in neither a fast nor slow manner.

From start to finish, no one dared to obstruct them.

An exclamation broke the silent atmosphere, “It’s him! Ye Chen! The most outstanding sword genius of the younger generation of the ancient Ye Clan from Crape Myrtle Mountain!”

Everyone was stunned.

The ancient Ye Clan was an extremely famous family of Saints in the North Dipper World. The clan had existed since ancient times and had given birth to several saints over the years.

Now, there was still a Saint watching over Crape Myrtle Mountain!

“I remember! Ye Chen should be the sword genius who is known as the Crape Myrtle Sword Demon among the younger generation of the North Dipper World!”

Granny Jin He’s gaze turned complicated.

Ye Chen’s fame wasn’t any inferior to that of Ji Xingyao and Yu Lingkong, and might even be greater!

“He fought across the North Dipper World alone and chilled the nine thousand provinces with a single sword!”

“He’s a sword genius who defies heaven!”

This was the North Dipper World’s assessment of Ye Chen. Additionally, he had received recognition from countless ancient sects and was undeniably a genius-level existence.

However, no one expected that someone who had long made a name for himself in the North Dipper World would appear on the periphery of Cangwu Mountain in the West Infinity World.

“Could he have specially come for Demon God Lin? Otherwise, why would he leave a message to welcome Demon God Lin to visit Crape Myrtle Mountain?”

Many cultivators quivered inwardly. The words that Ye Chen left made their imaginations run wild.

……

The old servant reminded him in a low voice, “Young Master, it’s time to go back.”

“Sword Thirteen, do you not want to know why I did that?” asked Ye Chen.

The old man gave a gentle smile. “Young Master, I believe you had a very good reason for doing that.”

Ye Chen nodded. “That’s right, ever since I arrived in the West Infinity World, I keep hearing the name of Demon God Lin, but it is often accompanied by criticism and ridicule. The most ridiculous thing is that those complaints are all related to his background.”

The old man explained with a smile, “It’s normal. The kid comes from a lower domain, and he has risen too fast. He has no one to depend on and is alone, so it’s normal that people target him.”

“But I can’t stand it.”

Ye Chen frowned. “I purposely watched outside Cangwu Mountain just to see what kind of person that Demon God Lin is. I have got my answer now—he is definitely an extremely outstanding and powerful person. But it’s infuriating that such a remarkable person has to suffer unnecessary and ridiculous criticism and attacks.”

Ye Chen’s lips curled up with disdain. “Sword Thirteen, you also saw what those so-called influential figures were like. They want to take Demon God Lin in as their disciple, but they don’t want to bring trouble to themselves. I couldn’t stand their ugly faces!”

“So, young master, is that the reason why you stood up for Demon God Lin?”

“I am not standing up for him, but I couldn’t stand watching them be hypocrites.”

Ye Chen exuded a menacing aura that was as sharp as a sword. “I cultivate to follow my heart, so if I can't stand it, it means that my heart does not follow. And if my heart does not follow, what dao am I trying to cultivate and comprehend?”

The old servant said, “But there are many things in this world that don’t always achieve what your heart desires.”

“Then get rid of it with one sword strike!” Ye Chen’s voice was sonorous and without the slightest waver, just like his personality and his sword.

……

Meanwhile, in Cangwu Mountain, the figures of Lin Xun and others appeared in an ancient forest of steles.

The final test would take place in this forest of steles.