The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 3165 - 3140: Grass Cutter Fails Without Uprooting the Roots

"But while it’s easy to enter the Heavenly God Tomb, coming out is quite difficult."

Lan Ling chuckled and said, "So, there’s no need for you to panic. Even if you destroy the Poison God Clan now, it might take a few hundred years before some of their Strong Ones return from the Heavenly God Tomb. By that time, if you’re still alive, you will have likely broken through to a higher level, and you won’t need to fear them."

Lan Ling spoke to Lin Bai like this, evidently worried that Lin Bai might be frightened by the words of the Old Man of the Lonely Boat.

"So that’s how it is." Lin Bai nodded and said.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat chuckled, "Lan Ling, you’re right. It is indeed easy to enter the Heavenly God Tomb but difficult to come out. However, it’s not impossible — throughout history, haven’t many people managed to return? If the Poison God Clan indeed notified the Strong Ones in the Heavenly God Tomb using their Secret Skill, and they forcibly return, can you and Lin Bai in the East Continent withstand the Poison God Clan’s revenge?"

Lan Ling nodded and said, "The Senior’s words are very true."

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat looked at Lin Bai and said plainly, "So I must remind you, always think carefully before you act in any matter from now on, or else..."

"Otherwise, leaving grass unrooted will let it grow again with the spring breeze!"

"Especially with a force that has dominated the Barbaric Ancient Continent for many years and one where no superpower has been able to shake its position. When you think carefully, you will realize how strong the backing of such a force must be!"

"Do you understand what I’m saying?"

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat looked at Lin Bai and asked.

Lin Bai nodded and said, "The Senior’s words, this Junior will remember in his heart."

Lin Bai naturally understood the meaning behind the Old Man of the Lonely Boat’s words.

The words "a force that has dominated the Barbaric Ancient Continent for many years, and where no superpower can shake its position," clearly refer to the Central Holy Nation!

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat smiled, "Since you understand, that’s great. I should take my leave as well. With the Poison God Clan making such a big fuss, I have to go and help you calm them down. Otherwise, if Xu Jiang gets angrier the more he thinks about it within the Poison God Clan, he might really notify the Strong Ones in the Heavenly God Tomb in his rage."

"That would not be good then."

Just as the Old Man of the Lonely Boat finished speaking, Lan Ling clasped his hands and said, "This act of kindness from Senior Guzhou, even if Lin Bai does not remember it, I, Lan Ling, will certainly remember it. If there’s anything I can help with in the future, just let me know!"

Feng Lingzi also smiled and said, "I feel the same. If Senior Guzhou wants a fortune-telling in the future, I can do it for free."

"Fortune-telling? Hahaha, Feng Lingzi, I am aware of your talents in divination. You’ve done fortune-telling all your life, and yet it seems you’ve never guessed correctly. The only time you did, it turned out to be the one fortune you least wanted to be accurate." The Old Man of the Lonely Boat chuckled and said, "But it’s still good; having earned a favor from the Eighteen Immortals of Peach Mountain is something I’ll remember."

"If there is ever truly something I need your Peach Mountain Eighteen Immortals to handle, don’t refuse."

Lan Ling and Feng Lingzi nodded with a smile.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat took a deep look at Lin Bai, gave a smile, then turned and flew away.

In the clouds, the Qing Jiaolong revealed its presence. The Old Man of the Lonely Boat stepped onto the dragon’s head, carrying Zhang Jianxing and Dugu Yun off into the horizon.

Above the clouds.

The Qing Jiaolong was incredibly fast, covering a thousand miles in an instant.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat chuckled, "Jianxing."

Zhang Jianxing respectfully clasped his fists, "Disciple is here."

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat smiled, "Is your heart stirred?"

Zhang Jianxing fell silent.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat smiled, "Do you wish to face Lin Bai?"

Zhang Jianxing remained silent, standing quietly behind the Old Man of the Lonely Boat.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat smiled, "Over the years, keeping you by my side, training your mind daily, has finally calmed your heart. But seeing Lin Bai today, your competitive spirit was still awakened!"

"Since that is the case, you can go!"

Zhang Jianxing grinned happily and said, "Master, you are willing to let me go?"

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat said, "Go to Zhongzhou, go to the Central Holy Nation. I guess Lin Bai will soon embark on a journey to the Central Holy Nation!"

"When Lin Bai arrives at the Central Holy Nation, you must find Lin Bai for a match as soon as possible; otherwise, if time drags on, I suspect Lin Bai..."

"Ah!"

"Go now!"

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat did not finish his words, then addressed Zhang Jianxing.

Zhang Jianxing did not speculate about the meaning of the Old Man of the Lonely Boat’s words. Hearing that the Old Man was willing to let him leave, Zhang Jianxing was extremely delighted. He immediately clasped his fists and said, "Disciple bids farewell to Master and Senior Brother!"

Saying this, Zhang Jianxing leaped off the Qing Jiaolong, toward the horizon.

The Old Man of the Lonely Boat said again, "Dugu Yun, you should prepare as well; head to the Heavenly God Tomb!"

Dugu Yun nodded slightly, "Yes, Master!"

...

After the Old Man of the Lonely Boat left, atop the clouds were only Lan Ling, Feng Lingzi, and Lin Bai left.

Lan Ling’s face turned cold, staring at Lin Bai with a look as if he would like to swallow Lin Bai whole.

Lin Bai lowered his head, not daring to speak.

After a long pause, Lan Ling sighed softly and said to Feng Lingzi, "This is Uncle Feng!"

Lin Bai clasped his fists toward Feng Lingzi and said, "Nephew Lin Bai greets Uncle Feng. I did not dare to speak up earlier, I hope Uncle Feng doesn’t mind!"

Feng Lingzi chuckled lightly, "Hahaha, it’s alright, it’s alright. Seeing you today, it’s as if I saw Elder Brother Lin Duo!"

Lan Ling looked at Lin Bai and said, "Lin Bai, you must not do such risky things again in the future, understood?"

Lin Bai looked toward Lan Ling and said, "What I am going to do in the future might be even riskier than these things, Uncle Lan Ling. If I can’t even handle the Poison God Clan, then how could I face the Central Holy Nation?"

Hearing Lin Bai’s words, Lan Ling and Feng Lingzi’s pupils shrank intensely; they exchanged glances, silently acknowledging that Lin Bai’s cunning and courage were unmatched by ordinary people.

Lin Bai whispered, "Today’s battle with the Poison God Clan was merely a small test of skills, merely part of my preparations to face the Central Holy Nation."

"I wanted to see whether I could shake the Poison God Clan!"

"Fortunately, this attack on the Poison God Clan was not entirely futile; at least, it let me discover the existence of the Heavenly God Tomb!"

"Without today’s confrontation with the Poison God Clan, even if by luck I manage to overthrow the Central Holy Nation in the future, when the Strong Ones of the Central Holy Nation return from the Heavenly God Tomb, I would still be unable to escape death!"

"But now that I know of the Heavenly God Tomb’s existence, I can proceed with more caution in my future actions."

Lin Bai said calmly.

Feng Lingzi smiled approvingly, "It’s teachable, I think you did nothing wrong!"