The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 1361 Remember, you only have one chance!
He wants me to go back?
Lin Chen felt a surge of joy. Although he had a carefree attitude towards the Heavenly Sword Inheritance, saying "If I get it, I'm lucky; if I lose it, it's my fate," who wouldn't want to get it if they could?
The reason he spoke so openly was twofold: firstly, it was uncertain whether the inheritance would actually be passed down; it might just be a test. Even if it was, Lin Chen didn't believe he could secretly steal it.

Moreover, the inheritance belongs to the White Crane Immortal Sect, and they themselves did not agree to join, so it is perfectly reasonable for them to disagree.

I can't just steal it, can I?
With my current strength, anyone could wipe me out in a matter of minutes.

Lin Chen flew back to Su Wu's side.

Su Wu asked, "If you obtain the Heavenly Sword inheritance, would you be willing to join the White Crane Immortal Sect and the Heavenly Sword Peak?"

Lin Chen answered without hesitation: "If I receive the inheritance, I will bear the responsibility."

With his hands behind his back, Su Wu sighed softly, "The White Crane Immortal Sect was once glorious, but after the death of the previous sect leader and the departure of the master, the White Crane Immortal Sect has declined."

"The White Crane Immortal Sect is actually quite strong overall, but it lacks a banner, a banner that can intimidate others. It was first the previous sect leader, then the master, and after the master, no one has been able to carry this banner."

"Before the master left, he said he left behind the Heavenly Sword legacy, which the sect regarded as an opportunity to regain its glory. However, no one expected that after thousands of years, no one would be able to accept this legacy."

Lin Chen asked curiously, "With so many outstanding disciples in the White Crane Immortal Sect, if you give them some hints, there's no way they wouldn't be able to find them, right?"

Su Wu replied, "Before the master left, he only said that he left behind a legacy, but he did not say where the legacy was. I have been searching for it for thousands of years, turning over every inch of this mountain, and finally I barely managed to pinpoint this stone staircase."

“I can sense the unusual sword intent in these stone steps, but I can’t tell how strong it is or what direction it’s going to. In this respect, you are stronger than me.”

Lin Chen's eyes widened: "I thought you knew, senior."

Su Wu shook his head but didn't explain further. He pointed to the stone steps on the ground and said, "If you're sure this is the place, you can dig it up and see what's inside. But I have to warn you, you only have one chance."

Lin Chen blinked: "One chance?"

"Correct."

Su Wu replied, "My master said that everyone only has one chance. If you find it, it means you are the one with destiny. If you don't find it, it means you are not. The Heavenly Sword Inheritance is selective; it cannot be obtained by guessing."

Lin Chen immediately understood that this place was a test. In the simplest terms, it was a test of one's sensitivity to sword intent. Those who could do this must have a deep understanding of swordsmanship or have super talent in swordsmanship.

Aside from this hard requirement, there are also some soft requirements involving luck, personality, and other factors.

Who would care about those unremarkable stone steps leading up the mountain?
Who would honestly walk up the stone steps one by one for three or four hours?
Lin Chen confirmed, "May I dig?"

Su Wu replied, "Sure, I'm actually curious too, what's hidden down there?"

Lin Chen asked curiously, "Senior, since you are looking for a legacy, why..." Su Wu shook his head, "I am dull-witted and cannot learn the Heavenly Sword. My master taught me one move, but I have been trying to comprehend it for thousands of years and still haven't fully mastered it. What use would the Heavenly Sword legacy be to me?"

"My master granted me ten thousand years of life, but my strength is too weak to follow him. So I stay here to guard this place and find a talented successor for him."

"If you can inherit the legacy, my mission will be complete, and I will not have failed my master's kindness in nurturing me."

At this point, Lin Chen finally understood. He looked down at the step and closed his eyes again.

One chance, you can only succeed, you can't fail.

Lin Chen had to accurately pinpoint the point where the sword intent converged on these ten thousand-plus stone steps.

This time, Lin Chen unleashed his full power and all his senses, making the wisps of sword intent even clearer.

This is not a single sword strike!
These are two sword strikes!

A sword slashed down from above, cutting down the stone steps. The steps did not break, but the sword intent was deeply embedded in them.

The second sword strike, however, changed direction, striking upwards. As the two swords fell, their sword intent extended, eventually colliding.

This intersection is where the sword intent is strongest!

This intersection is the marker!

Lin Chen opened his eyes and his gaze fell on a point in front of him. He threw a punch, clean and swift.

The force of the punch wasn't great, but it was still more than the stone steps could withstand.

The stone steps collapsed with a crash.

As the steps crumbled, a hidden array beneath them also collapsed. Inside this array was a jade pendant with engraved runes.

The jade pendant floated up, gradually emitting a soft white light, then the white light flashed, and the jade pendant shattered.

Lin Chen subconsciously closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there was a man in front of him, scrutinizing him with a critical gaze.

(End of this chapter)