The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 421 - 411 Sword Pointing Peak
The name "Carefree Wanderer" conjured up some associations for Lin Yun, but at the time, he just thought about it casually and didn’t immediately conclude it must be the "Carefree Wanderer" he knew of.
However, when he recited the opening line, Zhen Li recognized it as the "Carefree Wanderer" of the Taiqing Daoist Temple, and just like that, he unintentionally caused a big stir.
Lin Yun once suspected that at the Moon God Ruins, all the divine artifacts and techniques were just a distraction, and what truly mattered was that one poem. Not many paid attention to it, but those who understood surely did.
Lin Yun felt it was a hint for him as a transmigrator.
However, Lin Yun had never found any evidence to prove the existence of other transmigrators.
Until now, with the emergence of "Carefree Wanderer."
Lin Yun continued to recite.
"The Kun is so huge; I do not know how many thousand li it measures. When it transforms into a bird, its name is Peng. The back of the Peng, I do not know how many thousand li it measures. Angered, it soars, its wings like clouds that hang from the sky..."
Zhen Li watched Lin Yun slowly recite "Carefree Wanderer," shocked, she couldn’t help but cover her mouth.
Was Lin Yun revealing his identity to her?
"You... are you my fellow disciple, senior brother?"
Lin Yun: "..."
Aren’t you sure of who I am?
But Lin Yun also suddenly realized that he was too excited because he had recognized "Carefree Wanderer." Now that he thought about it, stealing another sect’s techniques was a taboo, his image in the Central Plains was already nearly destroyed, and stealing techniques would only make things worse if he offended the Taiqing Daoist Temple as well, it would only complicate his situation further.
Fortunately, Zhen Li gave him a way out, and Lin Yun could only vaguely respond, "I just happened to overhear these things, I didn’t expect they were actually your techniques."
"So it is, I thought you were my hidden senior brother!"
Zhen Li sounded somewhat disappointed.
She had always felt there should be other senior disciples.
Yuxuan was already more than a thousand years old, but her oldest disciple, Zhenren, was not even two hundred years old.
Even if it took Yuxuan four hundred years to reach the Enlightened Realm, she should have started taking disciples by that stage.
What was Yuxuan doing all those years?
Zhen Li was always curious, but every time she asked Yuxuan, Yuxuan would just smile and not answer.
Therefore, Zhen Li once speculated that she must have some senior brothers and sisters, perhaps Yuxuan was secretly teaching them cultivation but did not let them appear in the identity of disciples of the Taiqing Daoist Temple.
The flaw in this idea lay in the lack of logical support and was merely based on imagination. After all, the Taiqing Daoist Temple had no need to hide the identity of its disciples.
And now, the emergence of Lin Yun supported this point.
Too bad Lin Yun did not admit to it.
But that’s okay, Zhen Li still felt a closeness to him.
Not long after setting forth, the two finally arrived at a peculiar sight, a huge boulder slanted upward, resembling the outstretching part of a welcoming pine.
"This is Sword Pointing Peak, the shortest peak of the Taiqing Mountain. If we go to the very end over there, we can have a perfect view of Yuqing Platform below. If you’re looking for someone, this is probably the best spot."
Zhen Li was like a dedicated guide, leading Lin Yun to the end of Sword Pointing Peak.
Lin Yun looked down, grateful that he is a cultivator, otherwise, a person who feared heights would probably wet themselves right then and there.
Sword Pointing Peak was not very tall, but its solitary, slanted projection was enough to make one feel nervous and exhilarated.
Even Lin Yun wondered if it would be a death sentence for those without sufficient cultivation level if its root were to break and they fell from it.
The mountain winds were strong and gusty. After reflecting, Lin Yun couldn’t help but feel a surge of ambition, "I would stand atop its pinnacle, to behold all mountains as small."
It’s just that Sword Pointing Peak was relatively short and didn’t quite match the grandeur of that sentiment.
Lin Yun’s vision was extraordinary. He surveyed the surroundings but didn’t spot the Snow Maiden.
Given the Snow Maiden’s speed, she should have already arrived, though she might not ascend the mountain so swiftly.
Feeling somewhat uneasy, Lin Yun said to Zhen Li, "Thank you, Daoist friend." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
"You’re welcome."
Zhen Li smiled gently, looking very sweet.
But Lin Yun’s resistance to beauty was extremely strong, he was no longer the youth he once was, so to Lin Yun, Zhen Li’s smile was simply sweet, without any special feelings stirring within him.
"In two days, when the conference takes place, you can come here, but don’t stay on Sword Pointing Peak at night. At nightfall, there will be fierce gales, and without sufficient cultivation, one could be blown off the peak."
There were no plants on Sword Pointing Peak, because the gales were too fierce and no vegetation could survive.
Lin Yun also noticed many weathered marks on the rocks.
Perhaps Sword Pointing Peak was not always like this, but had gradually taken this shape due to the relentless winds.
This must be the work of nature’s masterful sculpting!
If this were an ordinary world, Lin Yun would likely think this way, but this is the Cultivation World!
With this in mind, Lin Yun imagined that Sword Pointing Peak might actually hold a sword!
Lin Yun simulated the thought in his mind. If one blurred out the human figures, doesn’t Taiqing Mountain, together with the Sword Pointing Peak, vaguely resemble a person holding a sword...
Upon having this thought, Lin Yun startled himself.
What’s it like to have a rich imagination?
It’s the experience of always being able to scare oneself.
"The scenery here at Yuqing Mountain is indeed unique. Do Taiqing Mountain and Shangqing Mountain have similar places?"
Lin Yun decided to chat with the "tour guide."
Zhen Li laughed and said, "If you’re asking about such places, yes, there are. Taiqing Mountain has the Thousand Thread Waterfall, and Shangqing Mountain has the Holding Sky Rock, both are very beautiful scenes. If you’re interested, I can take you for a visit, since there are still two days until the Convening of Peaks. If I take you, you won’t have to pay any fees to go up the mountain!"
Lin Yun: "..."
What to do, this little Daoist nun seems to have taken a liking to him, otherwise, why would she be so eager!
Alas, my charm that has nowhere to be placed.
But free entry is indeed tempting, and Lin Yun could save himself the trouble of robbing the rich to help the poor.
Always doing such things isn’t good, after all, these days, the ruthless rich are becoming fewer and fewer because there will always be some equally poor chivalrous folk who like to rob these ruthless rich people.
Being able to make money while gaining reputation is something everyone likes to do, so the rich have gotten smarter.
That’s why Lin Yun was short of money this time around. His wife didn’t give him any money before he left, and it wasn’t easy to rob others outside...
Fortunately, his luck wasn’t bad, wherever he went, he was able to receive help from some little immortals or little Daoist nuns. This is why handsome boys don’t have too bad luck.
"In that case, thank you very much."
Lin Yun agreed succinctly; it wasn’t just for a free entry, he felt that Zhen Li was a friend worth making.
"Then let’s go to Shangqing Mountain now. In one hour, it will be getting dark. Watching the sunset at Holding Sky Rock is an opportunity to see a rare spectacle if we’re lucky."
"What kind of spectacle?"
"It’s a secret, you’ll know when you see it."
Zhen Li revealed a sly smile, experiencing for the first time the joy of being a cryptic person.
Lin Yun did not inquire further, but his interest in the Holding Sky Rock at Shangqing Mountain grew.
As they were about to descend the mountain, Lin Yun glanced towards the Yuqing Platform again and saw a group of people gathering together. From far away, he could not hear any sounds, but he could see two groups of people engaging in a brawl.
Zhen Li also glanced down and said helplessly: "It’s started again. Ever since the Convening of Peaks was announced, there have been many duels on Yuqing Mountain, always causing a great disturbance."
"So, you dislike them for disturbing your peace?"
Zhen Li didn’t take Lin Yun’s teasing to heart and shook her head, "I just don’t understand why there are so many disputes in the world. Clearly, everyone is a person with common ancestors, yet they often turn into sworn enemies over some issues."
Lin Yun couldn’t help but glance at Zhen Li sideways; this Daoist nun seemed to radiate a holy light that reminded him of Zhang Biyu from the White Lotus Sect.
He wondered if this little Daoist nun was truly compassionate or just acting, but for now, let’s assume she’s genuine!
Real or not, Lin Yun took the opportunity to share with Zhen Li his own perspectives on life.
"Have you ever had a conflict with your fellow disciples?"
Lin Yun tried to tell Zhen Li that even close siblings could have arguments and conflicts.
However...
"No, my senior brothers are all quite nice. Everyone has a gentle temperament, unlike those people outside who get angry easily."
Lin Yun: "..."
That was too hasty.
The Taoists at the Taiqing Daoist Temple must take great care of Zhen Li, their simple and adorable junior sister. Why would they ever have a conflict with her!
Let’s change the example.
"But have there been any quarrels or disputes among your senior and junior brothers?"
"That has happened. Zhenren once had a quarrel with Zhen Xiu, but they reconciled after a bout of comparing their skills."
Lin Yun: "..."
I’m only interested in the Dao title of Zhen Xiu now.
Lin Yun silently mocked it in his mind, then started to seriously explain some truths to Zhen Li.
"Conflict can arise even among sect members because, in the end, people are different individuals. The world operates on self-interest; everything comes for the sake of gain, and all hustle and bustle are for profit. But benefits are ultimately limited. For example, there is a Spirit Grass in front of us. You have reasons why you must get this Spirit Grass, and I do too. However, there is only one Spirit Grass, so the struggle begins."
Zhen Li, upon hearing this, seemed to ponder deeply.
After a long while, she sighed, "What you’ve said is really insightful. Every time I asked my master, she told me to comprehend it myself, but I might be too dull since I can never figure it out. After hearing your explanation, I now understand the simple origin of conflict."
Lin Yun nodded; the little Daoist nun was quite good at giving compliments.
"However, if there were two Spirit Grasses, then we wouldn’t need to fight, right?"
"But the fact is there’s only one Spirit Grass. It won’t simply multiply into two. Therefore, this world cannot be free from conflict."
Lin Yun said ruthlessly, but Zhen Li did not feel discouraged by this. She clenched her small fists and said, "I understand what you mean, but if we can increase the number of Spirit Grasses, then the struggle would naturally subside. That’s also a valid truth, isn’t it?"
"What you’re talking about is an imagined truth, not the real truth."
"Then what is the real truth?"
"Only that which has been verified through practice can be called the real truth."
Zhen Li was confused for a moment but then laughed, "Daoist Shi Jian, then we really are fated!"
Lin Yun: "?"
Don’t you already know who I am?
