I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 111: Is a First-Level Core Formation Really a Prodigy?

Lin Yang's treacherous intentions remained unexposed, and he was still the handsome and respected senior brother in the Nianling Sect.

Moreover, Lin Yang was one of the few people who knew that the Supreme Elder Xiao Ling was alive very early on. It was because of his outstanding talent that he alerted the Supreme Elder who had been in seclusion for a long time, and he would occasionally come to give him some guidance on his cultivation.

Therefore, Lin Yang was not very afraid of Sect Master Zhu Ling or Third Elder Wu Rong.

It wasn't the first or second time he had contradicted the elders.

There's nothing else to it, it's just that I'm good at studying and have talent, so I have people protecting me.

"A disciple of some powerful figure is coming to Nianling Sect's Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds to cultivate? That puppet sect master really has the nerve to utter such a lie."

Lin Yang crossed his arms. Beneath his calm expression lay a deep sense of disdain and contempt.

This wasn't his first time entering the Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds.

Lin Yang didn't know the full extent of what was inside, but he was well aware that at best, this place could only be used by Nascent Soul cultivators to practice their skills and speed up their cultivation.

In other words, how could a powerful figure who could destroy the Nianling Sect with a single finger possibly look down on a place like this? And why would he send his disciples to cultivate here?

With their cultivation level and connections, they could have gone to many better places, so why did they choose to come to this wretched place called Nianling Sect?

This is tantamount to throwing a brilliant gem into filthy mud and sand, letting it become covered in dust!

Therefore, with his knowledge and his intelligence, Lin Yang was quite certain that Sect Master Zhu Ling was lying without batting an eye! There was no such thing as a "strongman".

Only one girl of unknown origin tried to cut in line.

As for the girl's identity... Lin Yang thought that she was probably just an illegitimate daughter of the sect leader who had been living away from home, or the unknown offspring of some elder.

This guess is absolutely reasonable and extremely likely to be completely correct!

Lin Yang is confident.

Someone as smart as him wouldn't misunderstand.

The Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds are said to have some inviolable rules, and no one can arbitrarily bypass these rules to send someone to the Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds for training... But rules are rigid, while people are flexible, and nothing is absolute.

For example, these three elders spend their days finding ways to benefit their good-for-nothing grandson and reaping resources, managing to push that mediocre martial artist to the seventh level of Core Formation.

If it weren't for Wu Jie having a third elder grandfather, Lin Yang would have already found an opportunity to secretly kill Wu Jie.

People who constantly contradict others are a nuisance; keeping them around is just a nuisance.

"All of you, put away those discontented thoughts."

Seeing that his disciples still had some strange emotions on their faces, Wu Rong quickly spoke up again in a serious tone.

Thinking of his grandson's fate and the lingering fear, Wu Rong felt that these young people couldn't act rashly again and offend Young Master Gu's disciples.

This is a direct order from the Supreme Elder!

"Yes."

The disciples bowed their heads and responded obediently. They waited quietly for about half an hour until the girl they had been waiting for finally arrived.

The stone gate will not open unless she comes.

Although I was very annoyed, it finally came.

"They're here." Lin Yang snorted coldly, glancing at the distance where a sword was flying in from afar, with two figures on it.

Qin Yiyao and Bai Feier landed quickly, and then Bai Feier put away her sword.

"You two have finally arrived."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Wu Rong hurriedly went to greet him. He recognized Qin Yiyao, of course, but he did not recognize the woman in the black robe who was wrapped up tightly beside Qin Yiyao.

But that's alright.

But... the disciples of the Nianling Sect felt an indescribable sense of absurdity.

The Third Elder's demeanor was like an old dog wagging its tail—so obsequious!

He used to look solemn, but now he looks like a lackey.

This change is too exaggerated!

Even if he really is the disciple of some powerful figure, you are still a dignified elder. At least keep up your airs!

Lin Yang didn't find it strange.

After all, in his eyes, Wu Rong had always been a bully who preyed on the weak. Although he himself wasn't that strong, Lin Yang was very clear about his ability to judge people.

However... this girl is still a bit green, but she is indeed very beautiful!

She was dressed in an elegant moon-white outfit, her black hair flowing freely, and her skin as smooth and lustrous as jade.

Her face was exquisite, her eyebrows and eyes conveying both gentleness and indifference, her bright eyes captivating; anyone who looked at her could tell that she was a pure beauty in the making.

Lin Yang has been with many women and considers himself to have some experience.

The other woman, however, was wrapped up like an old woman who never leaves the village, so Lin Yang simply ignored her.

Moreover, he only has the cultivation level of the ninth stage of the Nascent Soul realm. He seems to be this girl's guard?

Is it really that shabby?

"This girl, it wouldn't be bad to have some fun with her..."

Lin Yang's lips curled slightly as he thought to himself.

The moment he saw Qin Yiyao, he became even more certain of his guess.

Sixteen or seventeen years old, and only at the first level of Core Formation?

What kind of prodigy is this?

This kind of talent isn't bad, but it's too mediocre. At best, it's equivalent to the slightly better ones among the most ordinary disciples of the Nianling Sect. It's absolutely incomparable to these "elites"!

True strength lies in the absence of such foolish and shallow vision.

When Wu Rong approached, he treated Bai Feier and Qin Yiyao with utmost politeness, showing no disrespect whatsoever.

"We meet again, Elder Wu Rong," Qin Yiyao said coldly.

Wu Rong cupped his hands and said with a smile, "It is an honor for our Nianling Sect that you two have come!"

Then, he looked at Bai Feier, who was veiled and wrapped in a robe, and asked, "May I ask who this is...?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

Qin Yiyao rudely interrupted his question.

Wu Rong was immediately embarrassed and had no choice but to step aside, not daring to ask any more questions.

This appearance was truly an eyesore to the disciples.

"So all the ten of us have been waiting here for so long, and in the end we only got to see a Core Formation Stage 1 girl. She's truly an incredibly talented young woman."

A voice came from the side, causing Qin Yiyao to pause in her steps. She looked over and saw a young man under the tree, idly sizing her up. Clearly, he was the one who had spoken.

It seems I arrived late, which displeased him.