I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 665: A Sect with Only One Member

Though every word the young Taoist nun uttered was comprehensible to Lin Yi, their collective meaning remained utterly baffling.

Master?

Is this planet's dimensional plane not higher than Blue Star?

Even before Blue Star's power level escalated, cultivators at the Eighth Transformation stage wouldn't dare to even contemplate establishing a martial arts school.

How could this young Taoist nun appear so out of touch?

"Why the silence? Are you overwhelmed with excitement upon meeting your master? There's no need for such reservedness; you'll have ample time to spend with me later. By becoming a part of our Ciyun Peak, you will undoubtedly find yourself in a most advantageous position. Ciyun Peak boasts the most superior cultivation techniques within Yunhe Town. Should you reach the Ninth Layer, no one in Yunhe Town, nor even across Yunzhou, will stand a chance against you."

"Given your commendable bearing, you shall henceforth assume the esteemed role of head senior brother for our sect!"

Wait a moment!

Lin Yi could easily dismiss the nun's earlier pronouncements as mere boastful claims, not warranting serious attention.

However, the notion of becoming the sect's head senior brother... was this nun genuinely serious?

Could it be that this young Taoist nun was the sole occupant of Ciyun Peak?

Having expended three gold coins, the innkeeper procured such a sect for him; Lin Yi found his hand itching to draw his blade.

The innkeeper visibly trembled under Lin Yi's chilling gaze, instinctively pulling him aside to preserve his own safety.

"Esteemed Sir, please do not misunderstand me. I assure you, I have not deceived you this time. Even in its current state of decline, Ciyun Mountain was once the foremost grand sect in Yunhe Town."

"Indeed, when considering the entirety of Yunzhou, it stood second to none."

Lin Yi harbored no doubt regarding the innkeeper's account.

From the moment of his arrival, Lin Yi had discreetly deployed his detection robot to survey the entirety of Ciyun Mountain, and the visual data was instantly relayed to his mind following the recent misunderstanding.

The upper reaches of Ciyun Mountain were completely obscured by dense fog, rendering any observation impossible without being in immediate proximity.

The area nearer to the summit was even more extraordinarily shielded, with Lin Yi's [Dragonfly Robot] detecting the presence of the Sect Protection Array, thereby preventing any insight into the activities within.

Nevertheless, the thermal imaging function proved invaluable, penetrating the layers of mist to ascertain the presence of life.

Apart from a few celestial cranes and a solitary dog, no other living beings were detected on Ciyun Peak.

Upon hearing Ah De's declaration, Ao Shu's temper flared, and she raised her hand, intending to administer a swift punishment to the deceitful innkeeper.

It was fortunate that Lin Yi intervened to restrain her; otherwise, Ao Shu's unguarded strike might have proved fatal to Ah De.

"Brother Lin Yi, how is it that this sect has not a single disciple, yet he has brought us here to apprentice? We won't be able to learn anything here, not even from the Sect Leader..."

To avert further complications, Lin Yi quickly covered her mouth.

"Ah De, I accept your words as truth, but bringing us to a once-great sect now in its decline – what are your genuine intentions behind this?"

Lin Yi possessed the innate ability to perceive the thoughts of others, a fact well-known to Ao Shu. As long as Lin Yi placed his trust in someone, Ao Shu would refrain from causing further difficulties.

Faced with the bewildered expressions of the trio, Ah De awkwardly ran a hand through his hair.

"Well, Sir, I confess I do have certain personal motivations interwoven with this matter..."

From their initial exchange between Ah De and the Taoist nun, it was not difficult to infer a pre-existing acquaintance, and it appeared Ah De harbored enduring affections for her.

Following Ah De's candid explanation, Lin Yi finally resolved to bestow an additional gold coin upon him, intending to assuage his deeply wounded sentiments.

The Dubhe Pavilion, situated within Ciyun Peak, was a sect that had once held dominion over one of the world's five great continents, Yunzhou.

At its zenith, the average cultivation level among the hundred disciples of Dubhe Pavilion had attained the advanced stages of the Celestial Human Realm.

The Celestial Human Realm serves as one of the established tiers on this planet, named Xiang Wuxing, used to delineate levels of martial prowess.

Upon reaching the Celestial Human Realm, individuals gain the ability to command the elements, summon winds and rain, and manipulate various natural forces, akin to the War God Level on Blue Star.

Such a formidable sect, led by Sect Leader Zhang Mi—who was also Zhang Yun's father—possessed even greater might, having reached the Immortal level.

During a critical defense mission undertaken to protect the continent, the entirety of Dubhe Pavilion was tragically annihilated, with only the beloved daughter of Sect Leader Zhang Mi surviving.

Dubhe Pavilion is revered as a sacred site in the hearts of all Yunzhou cultivators. Given its destruction while safeguarding Yunzhou, numerous sects made solemn promises to support Zhang Mi's daughter during the initial period of Dubhe Pavilion's decline.

However, as time elapsed, the sense of obligation among those reputable sects, wielding considerable power and resources, gradually waned.

They rationalized that the extraordinary strength of Dubhe Pavilion stemmed primarily from its unique Heart Method, the Dubhe Strange Scripture.

With Dubhe Pavilion left leaderless, the so-called reputable sects turned their covetous eyes toward the Dubhe Strange Scripture.

Because of Dubhe Pavilion's past contributions, these prestigious sects couldn't openly seize the scripture. Instead, they granted Zhang Yun a period of grace. If Dubhe Pavilion could maintain its legacy by having exceptional disciples secure spots within the top ten of Yunzhou's Grand Competition, it would continue to receive cultivation resources from the major sects and preserve its lineage.

If not, Zhang Yun would be compelled to surrender the Dubhe Strange Scripture, allowing various sects to fight over it.

Given the existence of a supreme cultivation technique like the Dubhe Strange Scripture, one would expect a steady stream of disciples seeking to apprentice at Ciyun Peak.

However, under the coercion of Yunzhou's powerful factions, genuine aspiring disciples were intimidated, fearing repercussions for their families and thus keeping their distance. Those who did dare to seek apprenticeship were largely thieves dispatched by the major sects with the sole intention of stealing the scripture.

Lin Yi gained a clear understanding after hearing Ah De's explanation.

The three of them were now caught in the treacherous undercurrents swirling throughout Yunzhou.

"If what you're saying is true, then the three of us are already targets of every major power in Yunzhou, am I right?"

"Those sects that claim righteousness can't attack Dubhe Pavilion directly without losing face, but they are undoubtedly conducting surveillance. Are you trying to push us into a trap?"

With that, Xiyue seized Ah De by his collar, causing him to tremble in fear.

"Ms. Lin, I absolutely did not mean it that way. I merely assumed you all hailed from extraordinary backgrounds, implying significant backing. Perhaps you could contend with Yunzhou's established powers; this way, Dubhe Pavilion's righteousness will not be lost to the annals of history. I know that besides you, no one can assist Ah Yun."

As he spoke, Ah De knelt, bending his knees before Lin Yi and the others.

"Ah Yun has never accepted any disciples other than the three of you, who are the sole exceptions. If Mr. Lin could truly contend with some of Yunzhou's formidable figures, Ah De implores you: join Dubhe Pavilion. The Dubhe Strange Scripture can offer immense benefits. Considering the backgrounds and potential of all three of you, it's possible you could all reach the Immortal rank. Please, have mercy on us, sirs."

Hmmm....

To put it that way, it does sound rather intriguing.

A cultivation technique that the entirety of Yunzhou's powerhouses desperately covet cannot possibly be ordinary, can it? Isn't this precisely one of the reasons we came to Xiang Wuxing?