Purple Robe Disciple residential area.
Within a magnificent courtyard.
"Congratulations to Junior Brother Ling for ascending to the rank of Purple Robe Disciple!"
Just as Ling Chen moved in, Ye Fentian came to visit.
"Many thanks to Senior Brother Ye!"
Ling Chen hurriedly thanked him, his face brimming with an excited smile.
Although he knew Ye Fentian harbored ill intent, Ling Chen had no intention of antagonizing him outright within the Burning Flame Sect.
Instead, he chose to deal with it by feigning respect and compliance.
Ling Chen invited Ye Fentian into the living room.
"Senior Brother Ye, thanks for the reward you prepared for me. I have now advanced to the rank of King Grade Divine Thought Master!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
Having been in the Burning Flame Sect for quite some time, he had some understanding of the sect’s situation.
Now, with the Sect Master’s arrangements, this Young Sect Master Ye Fentian had already started meddling in the sect’s affairs.
Managing the rewards and punishments for Blue and Purple Robe Disciples.
Therefore, the reward he received was also courtesy of Ye Fentian.
"Oh? Is that so? That’s even more worthy of congratulations!"
Ye Fentian nodded and said with a smile.
Ling Chen’s progress was a bit too terrifying; he didn’t dare give Ling Chen any more treasures that would enhance his Spiritual Power Cultivation.
Watching Ling Chen seemingly genuinely happy, Ye Fentian felt quite pleased inwardly.
It seemed that Ling Chen had let down his guard against him.
This was the perfect moment for him to make his move on Ling Chen.
"Senior Brother Ye, your visit to this humble abode can’t just be to congratulate your junior brother, right?"
Ye Fentian nodded and replied: "Indeed, I do have some matters to discuss with you. It seems that you haven’t yet grasped Sword Intent, Junior Brother?"
From Ling Chen’s performance during the assessment, he had already noticed.
Ling Chen nodded in acknowledgment.
Even though the Green Lotus Sword Manual could help with enhancing his Sword Dao realm, Ling Chen’s Cultivation time was still too short to reach a breakthrough.
He was only at the peak realm of Sword Force!
Sword Intent, the fourth realm of Sword Dao, is the minimum that a cultivator of the Palace Mansion Realm at the sixth tier could grasp, and that too only by those with high comprehension.
Furthermore, Sword Intent is a threshold.
Those who grasp Sword Intent are generally capable of stepping into the higher tiers of the Palace Mansion Realm.
"Oh, in that case, this opportunity is indeed perfect for Junior Brother!"
Ye Fentian said with a smile.
"Please enlighten me, Senior Brother!"
Ling Chen bowed with his hands cupped.
Ye Fentian said: "Junior Brother should be aware that our Burning Flame Sect disciples need to undergo four external training exercises every year, right? A few days ago, while I was inspecting the tasks assigned to disciples by the sect, I discovered a task involving a Yin Yang Tao Fruit."
"This task can only be taken up by Purple Robe Disciples. You have just been promoted to the rank of Purple Robe Disciple, which is perfect for assisting in your cultivation!"
"Yin Yang Tao Fruit?"
Ling Chen frowned slightly.
Observing Ling Chen’s puzzled look, a mocking smile flashed in Ye Fentian’s eyes as he immediately explained: "This Yin Yang Tao Fruit is a treasure that aids in grasping various states of mind. After ingestion, it allows the user to comprehend a trace of insight. For instance, since you cultivate the Sword Dao, it will help you in grasping Sword Intent."
Ling Chen’s eyes shone with excitement, wearing an animated expression.
In fact, after receiving the second inheritance, Ling Chen was very clear about the so-called efficacy of the Yin Yang Tao Fruit.
But, to confuse Ye Fentian, he deliberately pretended to be surprised.
"Mm. Are you interested, Junior Brother?"
Ye Fentian asked with a smile.
"Of course, I’m interested. Let me thank Senior Brother in advance!"
Ling Chen said with great excitement.
"Why be so courteous! After all, you are a genius of our Burning Flame Sect, having ascended to the rank of Purple Robe Disciple at the Palace Mansion Realm tri-tier, setting a historical record within our sect. How could I not reserve such an opportunity for my junior brother?"
Ye Fentian said with a smile.
As he spoke, a Jade Scroll flashed in Ye Fentian’s hand and flew directly towards Ling Chen.
"Junior Brother, once you complete the blood oath, it’s equivalent to accepting this task. The specific details, you can see for yourself."
Ye Fentian explained.
Ling Chen nodded emphatically, quickly took the scroll, and completed the blood oath.
A streak of light shot directly towards his forehead.
Ling Chen immediately understood the details of the task.
The Yin Yang Tao Fruit is located in the Mist Swamp of Jiangning City.
This time, four disciples also took on this task.
They will go together with the fifth person.
"Junior Brother, I have arranged for the other four to take this task as well. With their help, you have a better chance of obtaining it. The Yin Yang Tao Fruit usually bears six to seven fruits at a time, enough for each of you five to take one. The fruit can only be consumed once, and taking more is of no benefit. The remaining fruits should be sufficient for you to complete the task."
Ye Fentian said with a smile.
These four were carefully selected by him.
They were his confidants.
On the surface, they were there to help Ling Chen, but actually, they were there to monitor him on Ye Fentian’s behalf.
Once they left the Burning Flame Sect, he would personally take the opportunity to capture Ling Chen.
At that time, the entire Emperor’s Inheritance would belong to him.
He might even take Ling Chen’s bloodline.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Ye!"
Ling Chen bowed again in gratitude.
"There’s no need for such formalities between you and me."
"Moreover, according to reliable information I’ve obtained, disciples from the Rival Sect might also go there, so be careful. It’s better to miss out than to lose your life."
Ye Fentian solemnly admonished.
"I will be cautious."
Ling Chen nodded quickly.
"Alright, prepare yourself, and we will depart in three days."
Ye Fentian then left promptly.
"Can’t wait to make your move, huh?"
A coldness flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes as he curled the corner of his mouth.
He did not believe that Ye Fentian would arrange for others to help him out of the kindness of his heart.
It was clearly for surveillance.
After sending off Ye Fentian, Ling Chen returned to his cultivation room to cultivate.
Three days later, Ling Chen emerged from seclusion.
Ling Chen met the other four cultivators who were part of the mission.
The strongest amongst them even had a cultivation level in the mid-seventh layer of the Palace Mansion Realm.
The cultivation of the remaining three was at the late sixth layer of the Palace Mansion Realm.
Seeing the four, Ling Chen understood even more clearly that Ye Fentian was determined to have his way with him!
He had dispatched such a lavish lineup.
"Four Senior Brothers, my name is Ling Chen."
Ling Chen walked over, bowed to the four, and introduced himself.
"So, you are Ling Chen?"
The four looked over at Ling Chen.
Surprise flickered in their eyes as they gazed at him.
They had only heard about this disciple who had recently become famous in the Burning Flame Sect.
"Palace Mansion Realm third layer?"
The four immediately discerned Ling Chen’s cultivation level.
To them, it seemed too weak.
However, they were astonished that Ling Chen, with such cultivation, had actually defeated a disciple in the mid-sixth layer of the Palace Mansion Realm!
"Yes, I hope to receive your guidance during this journey!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
"No problem, we will take good care of you! The Young Sect Master has specially instructed us."
The cultivator at the seventh layer smiled and nodded.
The other three also smiled.
Their main task for this trip was not, of course, the Yin Yang Tao Fruit.
But to monitor Ling Chen.
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Chu Xiao."
The seventh-layer cultivator said with a smile.
Ling Chen bowed again.
The three cultivators at the sixth layer also introduced themselves.
The group of five then boarded the Transmission Array and departed.
The Yin Yang Tao Fruit was located in the Mist Swamp of Jiangning City.
They had to rush to Jiangning City first.
Fortunately, they had the Transmission Array.
Half a day later, the five of them appeared in Jiangning City.