C116 The Higher Ups of the Sect Had Come to Visit

Over twenty thousand spirit stones were more than enough for many at the Condensation Spin Stage to make a minor breakthrough. Even with his exceptional talent, allowing him to reach the Condensation Spin Stage in one attempt, Lin Xuan remained indifferent. The Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts, with its remarkable origins, was a significant ace up his sleeve. Besides, he had some plans in mind and wouldn't be short on spirit stones anytime soon. The expenditure of a few spirit stones was of little concern to him.

Lin Xuan then glanced at his attribute panel, his eyes trailing down to the bottom.

"I've amassed 1.2 million energy points already?" he thought, a surge of surprise and delight washing over him. He hadn't anticipated that he'd rake in 600,000 energy points in just one day. Clearly, his recent exploits in the Fighting Arena had sent shockwaves through the ranks.

Thrilled by the prospect, Lin Xuan knew that with this wealth of energy points, he could replicate numerous high-grade treasures, significantly boosting his strength and talent. After a moment of reflection, he composed himself and stowed away the attribute panel. Rising from his seat, he left the cultivation chamber, eager for a change of scenery. A day of intense cultivation warranted a leisurely stroll; he planned to unwind before resuming his training.

Lin Xuan decided to explore the living quarters of the elite disciples. This prestigious core area was second only to that of the true disciples, a testament to its exclusivity compared to other sectors.

Freshly groomed and ready to step out, Lin Xuan was halted by an unexpected visitor.

"Young Master, the Inner Sect's Fifth Elder has arrived!" announced Butler Zhou Yun with a respectful bow.

"Where is he? Lead the way!" Lin Xuan replied, momentarily taken aback. A visit from the Inner Sect's Fifth Elder was not to be taken lightly.

Following Zhou Yun to the hall, Lin Xuan entered to find a tall, slender elder in black seated to the left. Approaching with a bow, Lin Xuan greeted him respectfully.

"Lin Xuan pays his respects to the Fifth Elder!"

"Please, have a seat," the elder gestured, prompting Lin Xuan to sit upright in a chair beside him. A jolt of realization hit Lin Xuan; he was indeed still leagues behind the true top masters of the sect.

He was utterly powerless to resist.

Lin Xuan inwardly sighed.

He knew he needed to rapidly enhance his own strength.

Without delay, Lin Xuan's gaze settled on the Fifth Elder.

"Name: Chen Hua."

"Cultivation: Spiritual Essence Stage Level 1."

"Talent: Spirit Grade Cultivation Talent, Top Grade Strength Talent, High-Grade Speed Talent, Top Grade Swordplay Talent, Top Grade Gale Attribute Talent, High-Grade Sharp Gold Talent, Top Grade Crimson Fire Talent, High-Grade Earth Talent, High-Grade Green Wood Talent."

"Martial Arts: Fire Sword Art (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Crimson Flame Palm (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Initial Perfect Level), Earthquake Fist (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Initial Perfect Level), Floating Shadowless Skill (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion)."

"Concept: 40% Sword Intent, 40% Wind Concept, 30% Fire Concept, 20% Gold Concept, 20% Earth Concept."

"Personal Treasures: None."

The attribute panel of Fifth Elder Chen Hua materialized before him.

Lin Xuan was astounded as he scrutinized the panel.

Chen Hua truly lived up to his reputation as one of the sect's elite masters, having reached the Spiritual Essence Stage.

Yet, in other respects, Chen Hua's attribute panel fell short when compared to Wang Xufeng's.

Lin Xuan's suspicions were further confirmed.

He dismissed these details from his mind.

His attention remained fixed on the attribute panel floating before him in the void.

It was a treasure delivered right to his doorstep.

Fortuitously, he had an abundance of energy points at his disposal.

He couldn't let this chance slip by.

"Expending 100,000 energy points, duplication successful, [Spirit Grade Cultivation Talent] acquired."

"Expending 100,000 energy points, replication successful, [Fire Sword Art (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion)] acquired."

"Expending 100,000 energy points, duplication successful, [40% Sword Intent] acquired."

In an instant, he had copied it all.

Likewise, from the 1.2 million energy points he had painstakingly amassed, only about 100,000 remained.

But this expenditure was trivial compared to the immense gains.

His innate talent, potential, and strength were poised for another significant leap.

Lin Xuan's face lit up with delight.

The entire exchange had unfolded in less than the time it takes to draw a breath, and naturally, the Fifth Elder was none the wiser.

"Lin Xuan, both your talent and foundation are quite impressive. The sect's leadership has taken notice of your performance," the Fifth Elder began, looking at Lin Xuan with a smile that carried a hint of astonishment. With over a decade of experience at the Spiritual Essence Stage, he could easily recognize the robustness of Lin Xuan's foundation. Indeed, Lin Xuan was the most exceptional Qi Transformation Stage cultivator he had encountered in all his years!

Yet Lin Xuan was merely at the Seventh Level of the Qi Transformation Stage, not even at its peak.

Lin Xuan's achievements over the past month had been nothing short of astounding, leaving even a high-ranking Spiritual Essence Stage cultivator like the Fifth Elder in awe. Without a doubt, Lin Xuan stood as the Drifting Cloud Sect's premier talent, unrivaled by any other.

The Fifth Elder was eager to see how Lin Xuan would propel the Drifting Cloud Sect to new heights of excellence.

Lin Xuan listened in silence, and when the Fifth Elder had finished, he humbly responded, "Thank you for your kind words, Fifth Elder. I hardly feel worthy of such praise."

"Your character is commendable, truly," the Fifth Elder remarked, his admiration for Lin Xuan growing. "Here are the resources allocated to you as one of our elite disciples. Will you take them?"

With that, the Fifth Elder produced a storage ring and tossed it to Lin Xuan, fulfilling the purpose of his visit.

But his true intent was to get a closer look at Lin Xuan. Since his recent breakthrough at the beginner level, Lin Xuan had stirred the entire sect into an uproar, even earning the title of the sect's top genius. The Fifth Elder was curious to discern what made Lin Xuan so extraordinary.

Now, he understood that the rumors spreading throughout the sect hadn't been the slightest bit inflated; if anything, they had underestimated Lin Xuan. He was, without question, the genuine article—the sect's foremost genius.

"Thank you, Fifth Elder," Lin Xuan said, accepting the ring with a gracious smile. Though he already had a considerable number of Spirit Stones at his disposal, he knew that one could never have too many resources for cultivation.

"Lin Xuan, should you ever find yourself puzzled about the martial path, feel free to seek me out," the Fifth Elder offered with a gentle smile after a brief exchange.

"Thank you, Elder. I certainly will," Lin Xuan responded.

Truth be told, he harbored no real uncertainties about martial arts. When he copied martial techniques, he also inherited the original practitioner's insights and experiences. Once he integrated this knowledge, any confusion about martial arts simply dissipated. Nonetheless, he had no intention of turning down the Fifth Elder's kindness.

Time passed, and eventually, the Fifth Elder rose and took his leave.