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Chapter 2: Joining Lingxiao Sect

“Cloudy Mist Forest， you say? How did you survive there without spiritual energy? And to appear out of nowhere?“ The elderly woman set aside her doubts and nodded. Her gaze shifted to Luo Ling as she gently waved her hand， summoning a crystal-clear spiritual stone into her palm.

The old woman handed the spiritual stone to Luo Ling， signaling her to hold it.

Luo Ling took the stone， and in an instant， a warm current surged into her body from the stone. She felt a sense of comfort she had never experienced before， as if every cell in her body was rejoicing.

The spiritual stone began to gently tremble in her hand. Soon， it emitted a dazzling rainbow of light， illuminating the entire hall.

This light was not a single color but a blend of all the spectral hues， intertwined to form a beautiful rainbow halo that surrounded the stone.

The elderly woman and the disciples present all showed expressions of astonishment.

The reaction of the spiritual stone not only indicated Luo Ling's outstanding aptitude， but the appearance of the rainbow halo was extremely rare. It usually signified that the possessor not only had exceptional talent but might also possess some special spiritual body or innate talent.

“Top-tier aptitude!“ the elderly woman exclaimed.“Aside from the six of them， Lingxiao Sect has gained another gem! Yunyi， you’ve struck gold on this trip! Now， whether she has a spiritual body or other extraordinary talents is yet to be discovered. That part is up to you to explore， after all， she’s someone you brought back. I’m only responsible for testing the spirit.“

Yunyi's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Luo Ling's slightly inexperienced and dazed face. Her eyes carried a pure innocence. She hadn't taken a disciple in a long time. Turning to Luo Ling， she asked，“Would you like to become my disciple? I will teach you everything I know. With your talent， you'll definitely surpass me in the future!“

Luo Ling’s heart skipped a beat， feeling somewhat incredulous. So， I'm that amazing?

“I... I’m willing， Master，“ she nodded heavily. She then kneeled down and performed a deep kowtow， saying，“Master， please accept your disciple's respects!“

Yunyi nodded，“Good， I don’t follow formalities here， no need for such kneeling.“ She helped Luo Ling up from the ground and continued，“The Lingyuan Continent classifies its realm according to the concentration of spiritual energy. The realms are: First Arrival， Spirit Condensation， Divine Transformation， Vast Sea， Soul Shattering， Boundary Breaking， Celestial Union， and Oneness. Each of these realms is further divided into upper， middle， and lower grades. The denser the spiritual energy， the stronger the cultivation. I am the Sect Master of Qingxiao Peak in Lingxiao Sect， and I possess a superior spiritual body. Currently， I am at the Celestial Union realm.“

“You possess superior talent and have the qualifications to inherit my mantle. In the future， you will surely become a powerful figure，“ Yunyi continued.

Luo Ling listened， and her understanding of this world gradually deepened. The level of spiritual energy not only represented strength but also symbolized status and power. Moreover， the thought that she could cultivate immortality now made her imagine just how graceful she would look flying on a sword in the future. It was an unimaginable yet exhilarating thought.

Luo Ling responded，“I understand， Master. I will follow your teachings.“

Yunyi nodded，“Then let's return to Qingxiao Peak. I’ll arrange your living quarters and teach you some basic spells. I must thank Elder Bing for her help. Now， I’ll take my leave.“

Elder Bing waved her hand with a smile，“Go ahead， girl. No need to be so polite with me.“

Then Yunyi led Luo Ling through layers of mist， stepping onto a jade stone path that seemed to float in mid-air. The jade stones emitted a faint spiritual light， illuminating the surrounding sea of clouds， creating a picturesque scene. Eventually， they arrived at the main gate of Qingxiao Peak.

The architecture of Qingxiao Peak was ancient and exquisite， with wooden houses and stone halls interspersed， all suffused with spiritual energy. Every stone， every wooden pillar was intricately carved with delicate patterns. Yunyi led Luo Ling into a refined wooden house， which was simply furnished but elegant in design.

Yunyi explained，“Our Lingxiao Sect， as a powerful cultivation sect， has five peak masters besides the sect leader. Each peak master oversees an independent peak system.“

Luoling looked around， feeling a deep sense of gratitude. She had never seen a place so exquisitely beautiful. The air was filled with a freshness and power she had never experienced before.

Her residence， though simply arranged， was neatly organized and full of a warm， lived-in atmosphere. Pushing open the wooden door， the first thing that caught her eye was a small， delicate courtyard. In the center of the courtyard stood a peach tree， its trunk sturdy and its branches lush. At this time of year， the peach blossoms were in full bloom， their pink petals clustered together like clouds on the branches， releasing a sweet fragrance into the air.

Under the peach tree， there was a simple yet elegant tea table， surrounded by four stone stools intricately carved with delicate patterns. These stone stools were not just seating but seemed to be pieces of art in their own right. On the tea table rested an antique-looking teapot， accompanied by a few exquisite teacups， as if ready to welcome guests at any moment.

In one corner of the courtyard was a small pond， the water so clear that the bottom was visible. A few koi fish swam leisurely in the water， their scales shimmering with a golden glow under the sunlight. Moss grew along the edges of the pond， adding a touch of natural greenery. The water gently flowed， creating a soft， soothing sound， which brought a sense of tranquility and vitality to the little courtyard.

Although the entire residence was simple， every detail exuded a sense of respect for life and a deep connection with nature. Standing in the courtyard， Luo Ling took a deep breath， feeling the spiritual energy flow through the air， and for the first time， she experienced an unprecedented sense of calm and contentment.

Cloudy Mist (Yun Ni) took out two books from her storage ring. One had an ancient， weathered cover， while the other looked sharp and sleek， like the edge of a sword.

She handed the two books to Luo Ling.“This is the Lingxin Jue and the Nihong Palm.“ Yun Ni explained.“Lingxin Jue is a foundational mental technique that will help you quickly sense spiritual energy and condense spiritual power. Nihong Palm is a palm technique suitable for beginners. Your talent is exceptional， so start practicing these two， and you'll quickly make progress. Later， I will teach you more advanced spells.“

Luo Ling took the books with both hands， her heart filled with anticipation. These might be the key for her to establish herself in this new world.

Yun Ni’s appearance seemed even more delicate under the sunlight. Her features were exquisite， carrying an innate air of nobility. Her eyes， like deep pools， exuded wisdom and power， while her hair cascaded like a waterfall， emitting a faint fragrance. Every movement she made radiated elegance and confidence， impossible to ignore.

Luo Ling gazed at Yun Ni and silently marveled，“My master is not only powerful but also incredibly beautiful. To become her disciple is truly a blessing of three lifetimes.” She felt a surge of anticipation for her future cultivation， but at the same time， a hint of nervousness crept into her heart， wondering if she could ever reach Yun Ni's level of mastery.

“Remember， cultivation is not just about increasing your power， but also about refining your spirit.“ Yun Ni's tone was gentle， yet carried an undeniable seriousness.“From today， you will begin a new life here. Train well， and don't disappoint me.“

Luo Ling nodded firmly， her heart filled with both anticipation for the future and deep respect for her master. This was not only a new beginning for her in this world， but also a challenge—an opportunity that might allow her to become one of the top powerhouses in this realm.