695 Dao Sect Master

Earth Hall, Qing Ye.

The words of the green clothed man caused Lin Dong to be momentarily stunned.Soon after, he laughed quietly to himself. He finally understood the reasonbehind the guarded look within the eyes of the man, who was regarded as thesecond most talented younger generation member in the Dao Sect after YingXiaoxiao…

Looks like this person also fancied Ying Huanhuan. However, it seems like hehad misunderstood something.

Lin Dong was not surprised that Ying Huanhuan had so many suitors. Compared tothe cool and calm Ying Xiaoxiao, the usually lovable and lively Ying Huanhuanwas filled with youth and vitality. At the very least, many disciples did notdare to speak loudly in front of Ying Xiaoxiao. However, they were able torelax in front of Ying Huanhuan.

The latter’s character was also quite decent. Although her status was ratherhigh, she did not discriminate the Dao Sect disciples based on status. As longas it was not someone that she disliked, she could get along well with themmost of the time. As such, it was difficult for others not to remember her.

“What nonsense are you saying?’

Beside him, Ying Huanhuan narrowed her light eyebrows just as Lin Dong wasabout to reply. She looked at Qing Ye with dissatisfaction before saying, “Ifyou dare to utter nonsense again, I will throw you out from here.”

Qing Ye merely smiled slightly in response to Ying Huanhuan’s retort as hespread his hands outwards at Lin Dong. However, this silent and clever attitudeof his had intentionally displayed the relatively cordial relationship betweenYing Huanhuan and him.

Lin Dong rubbed his nose and smiled. Qing Ye was quite a scheming person. Hisplayful response would easily cause a person to feel uncertain in one’s heart.In fact, if he truly fancied Ying Huanhuan, it was likely that he would feelfrustrated because of such actions.

“It seems like the Great Desolate Tablet will be opened in another half amonth, right?” Qing Ye looked at Lin Dong and said with a smile.

When the words ‘Great Desolate Tablet’ was mentioned, even Ying Xiaoiao’s eyesfluctuated a little. Back then, she had sat quietly in front of the GreatDesolate Tablet for a many months. However, she was ultimately unable tounderstand the Great Desolate Scripture that was contained within it…

Lin Dong looked towards Qing Ye and nodded.

“Haha, currently, other than Desolate Hall, there are already disciples fromthe three other Dao Sect Halls who have successfully learnt the mysteriousscriptures of their respective halls. This time around, junior Lin Dong has thegreatest chance within the Desolate Hall…”

“I have long heard of the difficulty of the Great Desolate Scripture.Hopefully, junior brother Lin Dong will be able to successfully achieveenlightenment this time around. I really want to see if my Earth Hall’s ‘EarthEmperor Scripture’ is weaker than the ‘Great Desolate Scripture’.”

Lin Dong knitted his brows slightly as he looked at Qing Ye smiling face. Hecould sense a trace of deeply hidden pride from the former’s words. Of course,if Qing Ye had really learnt the ‘Earth Emperor Scripture’ of the Earth Hall,he would possess the qualifications to utter these words. However, why did hiswords sound so loaded? Was it be because of Ying Huanhuan…

“Senior Qing Ye flatters me. As for the Great Desolate Scripture, it will belucky if I obtain it and fate if I do not. Some things cannot be forced, andall I can do is try my best.” Lin Dong did not have much interest in speakingnonsense with Qing Ye. He immediately shook his head and spoke faintly.

“Hey, can you please show some confidence. I favour your chances after all.”Ying Huanhuan extended her hand. She patted Lin Dong’s shoulder in anencouraging manner as her lovely laughter sounded out.

Lin Dong did not know whether to laugh or to cry as he gazed at the young andlively pretty face before him. “When I display some confidence, you say that Iam a arrogant braggart. When I speak humbly now, you are telling me thisinstead?”

Ying Huanhuan’s face involuntarily reddened when she heard this. Sheimmediately said, “I did not know you that well in the past. Now, I haverealized that you have tremendous potential. Therefore, there should be a smallchance that you can successfully understand the Great Desolate Scripture.”

Ying Huanhuan’s voice paused for a moment when she spoke to this point, beforeshe continued, “Of course, it’s no big deal even if you fail. Even elder sisterfailed to understand the Great Desolate Scripture. Therefore, it is nothing tobe embarrassed about.”

From the looks of it, even though she had some understanding of Lin Dong, shestill did not have much confidence that the latter could successfullyunderstand the Great Desolate Scripture. After all, that thing was simply tooabnormal and harsh.

However, Ying Huanhuan’s head was lightly hit by Ying Xiaoxiao just as herwords were fading. She immediately turned her head and her small face stared atthe latter with resentment. Ying Xiaoxiao could not help but laugh, “It is fineto comfort others. However, you actually dare to use me as a negative example.

Lin Dong could not help but chuckle as he watched this scene. After which, heglanced at Qing Ye from the corner of his eyes. The smile on the latter’s facehad reduced a little because of Ying Huanhuan’s comforting words. However, hestill maintained a free and easy demeanor. Nonetheless, the guarded look in hiseyes when he looked at Lin Dong had clearly become a little stronger.

“Junior brother Lin Dong, please go in first. Sect master is waiting for you.”Ying Xiaoxiao patted the young lady beside her before looking towards Lin Dong.

Lin Dong nodded his head when he heard her words. He raised his head andlooked at the majestic hall in front of him. Taking in a deep breath of air,his expression immediately turned solemn as he walked forward. Finally, hepushed open the door and walked in under the watching gazes of the YingHuanhuan trio.

“He is quite decent indeed. The Desolate Hall has found a real talent thistime around. Lin Dong will likely be a dark horse in the upcoming HallCompetition.” Ying Xiaoxiao stared at Lin Dong’s disappearing back, andsuddenly remarked in a soft voice.

“Mm, Lin Dong is very capable. He merely has the strength of the five YuanNirvana stage, yet he was able to seriously injure Yao Ling. No wonder thisfellow has such a cocky face the first time I met him. He has the substance toback it up.” Ying Huanhuan nodded continuously. From the looks of it, hervarious opinions of Lin Dong had disappeared after the Immortal Yuan AncientSeed incident.

“I heard from Elder Zhang Lao that he swallowed the five Immortal Yuan AncientFruits that were plucked from the Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree and used them toboost his strength, in order to fight with Yao Ling’s group. Otherwise…” Besidethem, Qing Ye immediately spoke with a smile. He curled his mouth in anoncommittal manner when he heard the evaluation of Lin Dong by the two ladies.

“Swallowing five Immortal Yuan Ancient Fruits…”

Ying Xiaoxiao’s eyes hardened slightly. She looked towards Qing Ye and asked,“Do you dare?”

Ye Qing was stunned. He was just about to lift his chest and display the prideon his face. However, he was eventually unable to thicken his skin and sayanything. All he could do was to shrug his shoulders unnaturally, “I don’treally dare. However, when it comes to a life and death situation, it ispossible to give it a try.”

“He emerged from the Hundred Empire War. The both of you should have heardabout the cruelty of that place. Lin Dong is from a mere low rank empire. Inorder to fight his way through the Hundred Empire War with such a background,the effort he had put in is something that none of you can imagine…”

Ying Xiaoxiao gazed at the door of the hall that was slowly being shut. Shesoftly said, “Fortunately, he is a disciple of our Dao Sect…”

Surprise flashed across Ying Huanhuan’s eyes when she heard her usuallyhaughty elder sister actually give Lin Dong such an evaluation.

“Regardless of how talented he is, he is still a newcomer. It is likely notgoing to be easy if he wants to use his ability to raise the ranking ofDesolate Hall in the upcoming Hall Competition.” Qing Ye laughed faintly.

Ying Xiaoxiao did not make any comments regarding this. She pulled YingHuanhuan as she turned around and left. Qing Ye watched the backs of these twoladies. He curled his lips and turned his head to look at the shut door. A darkand gloomy expression flashed across his eyes.

The large hall was not extremely magnificent. Lin Dong saw a rocky path thatled all the way to the end when he entered it. The waters on both sides of thepath were clear and deep, while a faint vapor lingered over its surface.Occasionally, the surface of the water would fluctuate, as though something hadpassed by.

Lin Dong followed the path and walked in. Finally, his footsteps slowly cameto a halt. His vision widened as the pool transformed into a lake. An emeraldgreen lotus leaf was suspended above the center of the lake. A figure wasseated on the lotus leaf like an old monk. A tranquil atmosphere was presentthat made this space seem stable and compact.

Lin Dong’s expression turned extremely solemn the moment he saw the humanfigure on the green lotus. He could sense the Mysterious Stone Talisman,Ancient Universe Formation and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol in his bodyhiding deeply on their own accord. This situation had occurred once back whenhe met Qing Zhi in the ancient space. This was the second time…

“Disciple Lin Dong greets sect master.” Lin Dong bowed respectfully at thehuman figure on the lotus leaf and greeted him in a deep voice.

The human figure on the green lotus finally slowly opened his tightly shuteyes when Lin Dong’s voice sounded. His eyes appeared to contain the sun andthe moon within it. The moment his eyes opened, Lin Dong could feel that hismind had become momentarily dazzled.

The figure stood up from the lotus leaf. After which, he walked across thesurface of the lake and headed over. A moment later, he arrived in front of LinDong. Instantly, Lin Dong was able to see the full appearance of the Dao Sectmaster.

The figure was wearing cloth shoes and simple fitting white clothes. Heappeared to be around thirty or forty on the surface and his face was as warmas jade. One could tell that he definitely possessed quite a handsomeappearance when he was young.

There was a warm smile on his large face and his smile was just like a sea ofstars. It was as though any flustered heart would gradually calm down underthat smile.

Cloth shoes, white clothes and completely unfathomable.

This was the first impression that Lin Dong had of the Dao Sect master. LinDong was still able to sense something when he saw Chen Zhen and Wu Dao.However, that probing was completely useless when he met this person.

He was just like the ocean; vast and endless. If one was to probe deeper, itwas likely that one would end up getting lost within the vastness.

“Little fellow, you have performed a deed of great merit for our Dao Sect.”

The Dao Sect master smilingly looked at the young man in front of him. Hisvoice paused for a moment before continuing, “Additionally, I have to thank youfor rescuing Huanhuan.”

Lin Dong’s heart was slightly shakened. He appeared to have sensed somethingfrom the highest ranking person within Dao Sect. Immediately, he parted hismouth involuntarily. Although he knew that Ying Huanhuan definitely possessedquite an extraordinary background, he did not expect…

“It is not right to let a girl to face such a situation. Actually… I was alsoa little impulsive.”

Lin Dong slowly suppressed the shock within his heart. In the face of the DaoSect master, who could even see through space, Lin Dong did not dare to actsmart. Instead, he spoke in an extremely honest manner.

Given his usual cautious character, he would typically not voluntarily divestraight into such a risky situation. Heated blood had indeed surged within himat that time. Additionally, ever since he had been rescued by Ling Qingzhu inthe Great Yan Empire, he really did not want such an event to occur again…

Why was it that he was always rescued by women.

Lin Dong’s words clearly caused the Dao Sect master to be slightly startled.He immediately laughed softly and slowly nodded. His eyes stared at Lin Dongand said, “No wonder you were able to obtain the inheritance of the GreenDragon King, Qing Zhi…”

Lin Dong was startled. Clearly, he did not expect that the Dao Sect masterwould actually be aware of this ancient name, Qing Zhi.

“Haha, are you shocked? Little fellow, I am aware that you possess quite anumber of secrets, such as the Heaven Dragon Aura within your body, or theGreen Heaven Materialized Dragon Skill…”

“Or the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.”

When the final phrase fell onto Lin Dong’s ears, the latter’s pupils abruptlyshrunk.