C1677 A Hidden Sect in the World

"Fellow Taoist Lin, please speak. As long as I know, I will tell you the truth." Seeing Lin Bai's serious expression, the jade artifact elder thought that something extraordinary had happened and immediately replied.

After a moment of silence, Lin Bai slowly said, "I would like to ask, elders of jade artifacts, how many hidden sects like your Sword Pavilion still exist in this world? "Also, is there any way to get in touch with the people from those sects?"

Ever since he found out about the existence of the Sword Pavilion, there had always been a knot in Lin Bai's heart. Because the him before, had never thought that a hidden sect like the Sword Pavilion would actually exist within a special sect. Moreover, the strength of these hidden sects was so tyrannical. For example, if the Sword Pavilion, which had never experienced this before, were to step into the mortal world, it would immediately set off a monstrous wave.

Furthermore, according to Tai'e and Kun Wu, there are many hidden sects like the Sword Pavilion in this world. These huge monsters have been accumulating resources for countless years, and the resources they gather are probably not inferior to the Sword Pavilion!

This was because these huge monsters had existed in the world for far, far too long. Even though they had hidden themselves from the world, they still controlled the world's many extremely rare resources and used them for their own purposes. Hundreds of years of accumulation were simply not something he could compare with. Even the world's wealthiest could not compare with them.

Earlier on, the great sects, sects, and aristocratic families had yet to have the thought of stepping into the mortal world. However, the great change had already happened. No one could guarantee that those huge creatures did not want to share the spoils in the mortal world.

Therefore, Lin Bai had to quickly figure out how many hidden sects existed in the current China, and what methods those sects had, as well as the temperament of the people in those sects. Only in this way would he be able to prepare for a rainy day. Once these hidden sects stepped into the red dust of the world on a large scale, at that time, he would not be so flustered that he would be too exhausted to deal with them.

That was why he had chosen to ask the jade artifact elder about this after this matter had ended. Because according to his guess, although these hidden sects did not step into the mortal world, there was a very high chance that they could communicate with each other in the dark. Although the Jade Artifact Elder didn't have the authority of the Sword Pavilion, he had lived here for so many years, so he definitely had some knowledge.

He really did not think that the question Lin Bai asked was actually this kind of question. However, after careful consideration, he also understood why Lin Bai was asking and did not hide it from him. Moreover, there was no need to hide something like this, so after slightly nodding his head, he directly said:

"From what I know, there are at least ten hidden sects like the Sword Pavilion in China, and they don't even include some of their branches. If you added in some sects of various sizes from abroad, it would be even more uncountable. Take the vicinity of the Sword Pavilion for example, there is the Daoist teachings and inheritance of the small mountain, and they are currently concealed within the mountain range of Mount Wudang. "

"And places like Mount Kunlun and the Heavenly Changbai Lake are also filled with hidden sects. However, from what this old one has seen, Fellow Lin, your worries are a bit excessive. These hidden sects have been in the mortal world for a long time, and other than two or three restless people who will step foot into it, the true masters of the sect will probably not step foot into it. "

"Thank you for your advice, jade artifact elder." Lin Bai's expression became increasingly solemn when he heard this. Although he had long anticipated that there would be many hidden sects like these in the world, he didn't expect that it would actually be this many. Moreover, these sects were hidden so deeply that there were quite a few places that he had visited before.

Moreover, Lin Bai did not believe that the Jadeware Elder's words about someone from a hidden sect would not so easily cause someone to step into the world of mortals. It wasn't that he didn't trust the jade artifact elder, but because the current world was no longer the same as before. In the mortal world, there were also divine beings and Qi warriors. Furthermore, after the great change, the spiritual energy in the mortal world increased, so there was no need to be afraid of the lack of elemental energy like in the past. A man doesn't hurt a tiger's will, but he was afraid that a tiger would hurt its own heart. This was something that he had to take precautions against.

"Then, Elder Jade Artifact, what do you think of the people from the hidden sects?" After pondering for a long time, Lin Bai asked the jade artifact elder, wanting to get more information about the hidden sects from him.

"I don't know about that. The matter of the Sword Pavilion has always been managed by Chi Xiao. I rarely contact the outside world, and I don't know what kind of person those people in the sect are. " He patted the back of his head and said, "In another two days there will be an exchange meeting at the Little Fang Mountains. At that time, all the great hidden sects will probably send people to participate. If you have the time, Fellow Daoist Lin, you might as well go."

"A trade fair?" Hearing those words, Lin Bai couldn't help but be curious. In his view, a hidden sect like the Sword Pavilion had been around for countless years, and the accumulation of resources was extremely deep. There was no need for a trade fair.

"This trade fair is a little different from the ones outside. We don't sell things, we barter with things." The elder then explained with a smile, "Although the sect has been in existence for many years, there are some miraculous things that the sect cannot pass on. Furthermore, due to luck, many sects will also obtain some unrecognizable things. They will take advantage of the trade fair to let everyone appraise them or exchange them. "

So that's how it is. This really does look like a ghost market of antiques in the mortal world. It seemed like a large group of people had gathered together, and were going to be like a ghost market selling antiques, selling things that were unique to them. However, unlike the ghost market, this trade fair only accepted barter, and did not accept money from the mortal world.

"I wonder how I am going to head towards that trade fair?" However, after this search, it made Lin Bai's heart itch a little. He really wanted to see what kind of strange things existed in this hidden sect's trading fair.

"Our Sword Pavilion received an invitation from the small mountain. After this calamity, our Sword Pavilion will definitely not participate again. If Fellow Lin wishes to go, then I will pass the letter to Fellow Lin. " After the jade artifact elder agreed to the matter of going to the trade fair, his expression suddenly became a little more serious as he said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, the hidden sect is different from the secular world outside. The trade fair is filled with both parties. Moreover, there are many things that you have to fight openly and secretly take advantage of. If you want to go, you must be careful. "

"Don't worry, I naturally know that." Lin Bai nodded with a smile, but the eagerness in his eyes grew deeper. He had roughly estimated the time before Chen Baian and Wook'e needed the Serpent Blizzard, and there were still about sixteen days left. He needed to check how deep the water was before he could return to Beijing.

As for the trade fairs that the jade artifact elder had mentioned, there were all sorts of fish and dragons mixed together. Lin Bai didn't care about many of them at all. The reason he went to the trade fair was to investigate the hidden sects, and he naturally wished that the more chaotic the trade fair was, the better it would be, because the more chaotic the situation was, the more he could reveal the true nature of those hidden sects, and if they actually appeared in the future, he could deal with them easily.

"I have another question." After thinking about it for a while, Lin Bai's eyes revealed a hint of expectation. He looked at the jade artifact elder and said, "I wonder if the Jade Artifact Elder did you know that within these hidden sects, there is the hidden sect of the Master?"

It could be said that this question was the biggest one that hung in Lin Bai's heart when he learned of the existence of the hidden sects. In this day and age, other than the three masters who had already reached the Deity Stage, Chen Baian, and Zhang Sancheng, the rest of the apprentices were weak. Before the divine cultivators and Qi warriors, they didn't have any means of fighting back.

Furthermore, the cultivation base of the grandmaster was not something that could be accomplished in a day or a night. It required not only time, but also a great opportunity. Thus, after knowing the existence of the hidden sects, Lin Bai began to ponder. If these hidden sects had the existence of the sect's master, perhaps they would be able to help him resolve this doubt, and change his current situation.

Because as long as the sect master was present, it meant that they had found a way to deal with the situation.

Because of this consideration, after Lin Bai asked this question, his eyes were staring at the jade artifact Elder's face with incomparable urgency, afraid that he would miss out every single word he said and every single detail.

"Fellow Taoist Lin, I am truly sorry, but I have never heard of the existence of a master in a hidden sect." Unfortunately, the words of the jade artifact Elder caused Lin Bai's heart to sink to the bottom. It was like someone had poured a bucket of cold water over him, freezing him from head to toe, from his skin to his bones, and from his bones to his soul.

"However, I've heard a rumor before, but I don't know if it's true or not. It's said that there was a period of time in the mysterious sect where there was a group of extremely powerful grandmasters. Their methods are not inferior to us Qi warriors and sword cultivators. But for some reason later on, those duo ended up on the history stage and did not receive any more news. "

Just as Lin Bai's heart was like dying embers, the jade artifact Elder suddenly lit a bright bonfire in Lin Bai's heart.

"What did you say?" Upon hearing this, Lin Bai was like a drowning man who had found a lifesaver. His eyes shot out a bright light as he stared at the jade artifact elder. He anxiously asked, "Are you sure of the authenticity of this statement?"

"This was told to me by an elder when I was young, and he was also mentioned by others when they were young. I am not certain whether it is true or not." Being stared at by Lin Bai, the jade artifact Elder only felt as if someone had wedged two daggers into his chest, causing cold sweat to trickle down his forehead.

Upon hearing these words, the light in Lin Bai's eyes suddenly dimmed, but it was quickly replaced by determination! Since there was such a legend, there should be a reason for it. It should have really happened; and since his predecessors could make the comedian strong, how could he, Lin Bai, not do it?