High Martial Arts: I Travel Through Heaven and Earth Through Dreams

Chapter 287 This may cause you to temporarily lose a portion of your memory.

"Will the 'insights into the Great Dao' that you impart have any side effects?"

Lin Hanzhou touched his chin, a look of "worry" and "weighing" on his face.

"There will definitely be some side effects."

The remnant soul of the Five Elements Sword Saint hovered above the broken sword, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalant indifference.

"After all, this is the supreme enlightenment of the ninth-order Mahayana stage, and the Great Dao Laws contained within it are too vast."

"With your current eighth-level cultivation, if you try to forcefully absorb it, your soul will inevitably suffer some impact."

"This may cause you to temporarily lose some of your memories, or experience a brief period of mental confusion."

At this point, the Five Elements Sword Saint changed his tone, his voice becoming increasingly seductive.

"However, this minor side effect is utterly insignificant compared to the supreme path that leads directly to the ninth rank; it's not worth mentioning!"

"Young friend, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles."

"What is this sacrifice compared to the sake of this land, and the restoration of humanity's path?"

……

Listening to this high-sounding rhetoric, Lin Hanzhou remained outwardly calm and even nodded, seemingly convinced by the other party.

But in his heart, he couldn't help but secretly complain.

"Amnesia? Mental confusion?"

"Old man, I could hear your scheme from 800 miles away."

"To be able to describe possession in such a refined and elegant way, you're quite a talent."

"These ancient monsters who have lived for millions of years are indeed no good people; they are all extremely cunning."

Although he had already guessed the other party's intentions, Lin Hanzhou was not in a hurry to expose them.

Because one question lingered in his mind, refusing to leave.

That was an intuition derived from the [Heavenly Secrets Strategy].

He clearly remembered that when he tried to enter the deepest part of the Demon Abyss before, [Tianji Ce] had issued him an extremely strong and frantic warning!

That feeling is like an ordinary person walking bare-handed into a deadly place full of traps and mechanisms, facing a slim chance of survival!

Now that he has broken through to the eighth rank, the sense of crisis that was once deadly has weakened considerably, and he is now in a state of near misses.

Yet this sense of crisis persisted, which puzzled him greatly.

Why is it that even though he has reached the eighth level of cultivation, he is still in danger?

Logically speaking, he possesses the golden talent of "Primordial Unity," which is specifically designed to counter all "energy bodies."

If this old thing dares to rush into his sea of ​​consciousness and seize his body in his remnant soul state, it would be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—it would be a one-way trip.

In this situation, the other party should pose no threat to him whatsoever.

However, the warning from the [Heavenly Secret Strategy] is absolutely genuine.

This means that the other party definitely has some unknown means and there is a chance that they can trick you.

It was precisely because of this uncertainty that Lin Hanzhou did not rush forward to receive the so-called "inheritance".

Although the current risk assessment indicates that the situation has "turned out without serious danger," his consistent principle is not only to win, but also to win steadily.

Since the opponent has a trump card, we must find a way to probe it out first.

The inheritance of a ninth-level expert is worth spending some time on.

……

Time passed by, second by second.

Lin Hanzhou stood there quietly, neither advancing nor retreating, as if he had become a statue.

Meanwhile, the Five Elements Sword Saint opposite him was getting increasingly impatient when he saw that Lin Hanzhou was not taking the bait.

You should know that maintaining this state is extremely taxing on his own strength.

If the other party doesn't take the bait, then all his efforts will have been wasted.

"What on earth is this kid doing?"

The Five Elements Sword Saint was utterly speechless and frustrated.

He's lived to such an old age; he's seen geniuses, fools, and madmen.

But this guy in front of him, who was clearly offered an opportunity but dared not speak up because of his "humble" nature, was a strange character he had never seen before.

"I've already said everything I needed to, I've played the emotional card, and I've invoked national righteousness!"

"You've even willingly given away your natal divine weapon, why the hell are you still not doing anything?"

The Five Elements Sword Saint felt like his mentality was about to collapse.

If this drags on, the kid won't even need to lift a finger; he'll be the one who's annihilated.

"Young friend!"

The Five Elements Sword Saint could no longer keep up the act, and his tone revealed a clear sense of anxiety and urgency.

"Don't hesitate any longer!"

"The gate to the ninth level is right before my eyes!"

"That is the ultimate realm that countless cultivators dream of, a realm with a lifespan of hundreds of thousands of years."

"My remnant soul can't hold on much longer."

"If this drags on any longer, once the remnant soul dissipates, this inheritance will truly be severed."

"Quickly! Come and receive the inheritance!"

However, faced with the almost pleading urging of the Five Elements Sword Saint...

Lin Hanzhou's reaction was that he not only remained motionless, but even silently took a few steps back.

Moreover, their retreat was incredibly resolute and decisive.

"..."

The Five Elements Sword Saint was so angry at this scene that he almost exploded on the spot.

Were you serious about taking half a step back?

"Young friend! What do you mean by this?"

The Five Elements Sword Saint suppressed the urge to curse, his voice tinged with grief and indignation.

"Do you really have the heart to watch the legacy of my 'Five Elements Sword Saint' end here?"

"Can you really bear to watch this old man, filled with endless regret and resentment, dissipate between heaven and earth?"

"Back then, for humanity, for this world, I risked my life and shed my blood! I even sacrificed everything I had!"

"Now... all I want is to find a successor, to pass this torch on..."

"Could it be... wrong too?!"

As he spoke with deep emotion, the remnant soul of the Five Elements Sword Saint began to blur, as if it might vanish with the wind at any moment.

The poignant feeling of a hero growing old and his ambitions remaining unfulfilled is enough to break the heart and bring tears to the eyes of anyone who hears it.

If it were someone with a softer heart or less skin, they would probably be filled with shame and rush up to beg for forgiveness.

Lin Hanzhou seemed to be moved by this "genuine expression of emotion".

His steps, which had been retreating continuously, finally stopped.

He lowered his head, his shoulders trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress some kind of emotion.

Upon seeing this, the Five Elements Sword Saint remained expressionless, but inwardly he was overjoyed.

"I knew it! This kid may be sneaky, but he's still a young man with passion!"

"Once we find his weakness, he'll be hooked!"

However, he didn't even have a minute to be happy.

"Hehehe..."

A chilling, sinister, and mocking laugh suddenly came from Lin Hanzhou's mouth.

"Um?!"

The joy on the Five Elements Sword Saint's face instantly froze.

next moment.

"boom--!!!"

A pure, dark demonic energy, brimming with violence and destruction, erupted from Lin Hanzhou's body.

He seemed to be shrouded in a swirling, demonic cloud.

The aura emanating from him was cold, evil, and corrupt, a stark contrast to his previous image as a "righteous and awe-inspiring" human cultivator.

It is even purer and more authentic than the demonic energy in this ancient demonic abyss!