Chapter 177.2
Looking at the reward, Lin Beifan smiled happily again.
The Art of Longevity was a Taoist technique for eternal life.
He had practiced many top-level techniques, many of which had the ability to extend life.
For instance, the Sacred Heart Technique could grant longevity.
The True Art of Xuanwu also had the effect of extending life.
But when it comes to longevity, the Art of Longevity was the orthodox path!
Having one more technique for longevity would allow one to live longer and more freely.
However, the voice Lin Beifan was most looking forward to did not come.
After waiting for a long time, he couldnt help but ask, Empire Sandbox, look, Ive got a Grandmaster now, and all the conditions are met. Cant you upgrade now?
Ding! There is still one condition that is not met, unable to upgrade!
Lin Beifan was confused: What are we missing?
Empire Sandbox answered: To upgrade, you need 20 Innates, and currently, you are short by one person!
Only then did Lin Beifan realize that, indeed, they were one person short.
Originally, they had 20 Innates, which met the requirement.
However, after Sword Elder became a Grandmaster, the number of Innates was reduced by one, and someone needed to fill the gap.
If it wasnt filled, they couldnt upgrade.
Lin Beifan was frustrated; this sandbox was too rigid!
Lets not worry about it for now! The ceremony must go on when its time, and were almost there anyway! Grandmasters are hard to find, but isnt it easy to find an Innate master?
While Lin Beifan was stewing in his annoyance, the outside world was in turmoil over Sword Elders breakthrough to Grandmaster.
Was that Sword Elder who just broke through and became a lofty Grandmaster?
Could it be false? The imperial court has announced it!
Look, the imperial court is starting to throw a big feast to celebrate!
Our Great Xia finally has a Grandmaster. We are now a powerful nation. Lets see who dares to bully us now? Hahaha
I heard His Majesty is overjoyed and is planning to choose a date for the ceremony to upgrade to a Dynasty!
Its about time! Long live the Grandmaster! Long live His Majesty! Long live Great Xia!
The people cheered joyfully, singing and dancing.
This news spread across the world at an unbelievable speed, shocking all powers.
Sword Elder broke through and became a Grandmaster?
Isnt that too fast?
Great Xia is so fortunate, so blessed. We must not provoke them in the future!
We dont even have a Grandmaster after all this time. How does Great Xia deserve this?
Various powers were sour and envious yet very wary.
You see, Great Xia didnt just gain a Grandmaster.
Although Sword Elder had just broken through and became a Grandmaster, his strength was extraordinary, but among Grandmasters, he could only be considered at the lower end.
However, with a divine sword in hand, it was a different story!
With the divine sword, he could definitely rank among the top 30 Grandmasters of the era!
Thats a powerhouse among Grandmasters!
Even forces with a Grandmaster wouldnt dare to provoke them lightly!
So, various powers took action.
Great Xia is preparing to hold a grand ceremony to establish a Dynasty! Prepare gifts immediately and send them to congratulate Great Xia on advancing to a Dynasty, and to congratulate Elder Sword on becoming a Grandmaster!
We have another fellow Daoist. Prepare gifts and send them over!
We must not neglect Sword Elder, nor offend Great Xia Dynasty. Send over that hundred-year ginseng!
Sending gold is too vulgar, send that jade-like gem over!
Even the Buddhist Sect and Taoist Sect, who were at odds with Great Xia, had prepared a congratulatory gift to be sent over during the grand ceremony.
They might not care about giving face to Lin Beifan, but they couldnt afford to snub the Grandmaster.
As Lin Beifan said: A hundred years of sword practice goes unnoticed, but one triumph makes you known throughout the world!
Such is the influence of a Grandmaster!
While Great Xia was celebrating nationwide, an ethereal woman in grey pushing a wheelchair arrived at the capital city of Great Xia.
She wore no makeup, her hair was black and shiny, her skin was very fair, and her features were delicate, yet there was a look of sorrow that was hard to conceal.
Her clothes were very ordinary, but they couldnt hide her slender figure.
She carried a faint scent of medicine, which was particularly comforting to smell.
As she passed by, both men and women couldnt help but take a few glances.
Lying in the wheelchair was a gaunt old woman, her condition completely opposite to that of the younger woman.
She looked extremely ugly, her face covered with pustules and emitting a foul stench, causing everyone who saw her to instinctively cover their noses and keep their distance.
However, the old womans eyes were numb, as if she had grown accustomed to these looks.
The woman in grey looked around at the bustling surroundings, lowered her head, and said with a hint of joy, Mother, this place seems nice! Once youre well, lets live here!
Good good
The old woman nodded weakly, lifting her head slightly to look at her daughter, as beautiful as a blooming flower, and sighed, My child, theres no need to struggle anymore! With my current state, even gods would find it hard to save me, and Im living each day as it comes. Its just a pity that I might not live to see you dressed in your wedding gown
Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? You will definitely live a long life! the woman in grey said joyfully.
Before, Elder Sword was severely injured and on the brink of death, with almost no chance of survival. But surprisingly, he recovered completely in less than half a month and has now even broken through to Grandmaster!
He must have taken some miraculous elixir that can bring the dead back to life! If that medicine could save him, it can surely save you too! So, Mother, as long as we can get his miraculous elixir, your illness will be cured!
The old woman sighed again, Child, youre dreaming! Even if there is such a divine medicine, why would they give it to us?
The woman in greys expression was resolute: Mother, where theres a will, theres a way! We must try no matter what!
Ahh, do as you wish! Youre as stubborn as your father, never giving up until you hit a dead end!
The two arrived at the gates of the imperial palace.
Mother, it is said that Sword Elder resides in the imperial palace. I will go and knock on the door to request an audience!
Several guards were on duty inside the palace.
Seeing the two of them approach, they waved them off: This is a restricted area of the imperial palace. Ordinary people are not allowed to come close!
The woman in grey bowed respectfully and said, Esteemed sir, my mother and I have come with a respectful greeting! We have an urgent matter to discuss with Sword Elder, and I kindly ask you to pass on our request.
The guard sneered, Who do you think you are? Sword Elder is a Grandmaster of Great Xia, a person of high status, not someone you can just demand to see.
Waving impatiently, he said, Leave at once! Otherwise, we will not be polite!
The woman in grey pleaded, Sir, please convey our message. We truly have an urgent matter concerning a life at stake!
It doesnt matter! Without the emperors decree, no one is allowed to disturb Sword Elder!
Seeing the guards unyielding attitude, the woman in grey was very disappointed and said, Sir, I apologize, I have no choice but to offend you!
She raised her head and called out loudly, Liu Wanqing of Qingcheng Mountain, accompanied by her mother, has come to seek an audience with the Sword Elder! I hope Sword Elder will show mercy and meet with us! We would be eternally grateful!
Her voice was not loud, but it drifted into the imperial palace.
The Imperial Guards expressions changed.
Silence! You must not make a racket in front of the imperial palace!
Do you want us all dead?
Arrest them!
They all drew their sidearms and charged forward.
The woman in gray showed no fear, merely waving her hand gently.
A puff of white smoke emerged from her sleeve, and upon smelling it, everyone became weak and powerless.
The people behind her were too scared to move forward. Did you use poison?
The woman in gray spoke, This is merely a special sleeping potion Ive concocted. Its colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. It will wear off after half an hour! I have no intention of being your enemy, so please dont make things difficult for me!
Youre causing trouble at the imperial palace and youre asking us not to make things difficult for you? Kill her!
A wave after wave of Imperial Guards rushed out from the palace.
Im sorry, but I really have no choice now! the woman in gray said.
The fight continued.
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