Li Feng watched the group leave, turned his head to look at the challenge letter stuck in the door frame, opened the envelope, and inside was written only one sentence.

Tomorrow at dawn, meeting in the bamboo forest, signed Lin Xiong.

Li Feng returned to the room, tossed the challenge letter onto the desk; indeed, people calculate but heaven decides. He initially planned to silently investigate the Divine Sword Manor in the Lin Family, quietly come, and quietly go.

But wrong turns out right; the higher his profile, the less likely others would suspect he was an imposter.

It's the same principle as the darkness under the lamp.

Thinking of this, Li Feng felt less troubled. Since Lin Xiong sent the challenge letter, he would accept it. Even those two Sword Control ladies close to him couldn't discern his true visage, let alone others.

Judging from today's situation, Bai Yutang's best friend was probably Lu Ziyue, but alas, the latter has already perished.

As for when his disappearance will be discovered, Li Feng decided to take one step at a time.

Outside, the sky was getting dark.

Li Feng began to look through the items left by this Bai Yutang, trying to gather some information for better understanding.

Meanwhile, the news that Lin Xiong challenged Bai Yutang spread through the Outer Sect like spreading wings, quickly reaching every corner.

"Have you heard? Lin Xiong exited his retreat, and directly sent a challenge letter to Bai Yutang."

"Ha, I knew it long before. A close buddy of mine delivered that challenge letter. He told me Bai Yutang's face turned pale when he received it, nearly begging on his knees."

"Really?"

"Hmph, would I lie about this? What is Bai Yutang? He relies solely on the favor of those two Inner Sect ladies, monopolizes an entire courtyard, and I've heard he enjoys incredible fortune."

"Just a pretty boy, nothing special."

"But I heard this afternoon, Bai Yutang used the Sword Control Technique to shock the scene at Yan Gui Building, knocking Lin Ao to the ground, those stooges with Lin Ao didn't dare to retaliate, and Bai Yutang left proudly."

"Indeed, Bai Yutang doesn't seem as rumored to be so worthless."

"Tsk."

A handsome man, yet with a sinister appearance, scoffed: "What do you know, Bai Yutang's Divine Acupoint opening was merely due to external forces, those two Inner Sect ladies exerted significant effort, but is it strength he acquired himself?"

"Even though he opened Divine Acupoint, it doesn't mean much, because Sword Control Technique is such a profound skill, not something managed through external urge, at most showing off here and there."

"Lin Ao and his people were probably just scared, caught off guard, therefore failed to respond."

"Hmph, if they all attacked together, you'd see Bai Yutang's end, otherwise why do you think Bai Yutang fled after defeating Lin Ao."

Others in the courtyard heard this and nodded thoughtfully: "What Han Che says has some truth."

"Sword Control Technique is the strongest cultivation technique in our Divine Sword Manor, but it has a high entry threshold, merely opening Divine Acupoint provides the foundation, doesn't mean much."

"A few bamboo chopsticks don't weigh much, while Sword Control Technique demands control over Flying Swords, requiring talent and years of accumulation."

"Even in the Inner Sect, those who can wield Flying Swords at over twenty years old, are countable on one hand."

"Yes, Sword Control Technique is strong, but without solid foundation and accumulation, it's hard to demonstrate real strength. Brother Lin Xiong probably saw this and issued the challenge letter."

"Oh, by the way, Brother Lin Xiong seems to have been in retreat for over half a year, do you think he might cross that threshold this time?"

Someone curiously asked.

In the mundane world, most people rush for a living, but in the Ancient Martial World, cultivation is the true path.

Usually, these people devote most of their energy to practicing. As for material things, Ancient Martial World doesn't lack them.

The Three Sects and Six Gates, along with Ten Great Families, are not completely isolated from the world; they control some secular families, letting them provide resources.

Moreover, since Ancient Martial World is closed, there isn't much resource consumption, so they aren't bothered about houses, cars, and money.

"This can't be said easily, opening Divine Acupoint can be challenging or easy, just like Manor Master's daughter Lin Wan'er, Innate Divine Opening, while others may try various methods without success."

"Yet fortunately, cultivation isn't limited to one path; if unable to open Divine Acupoint, one can cultivate body strength. Brother Lin Xiong's prowess is apparent; if our Divine Sword Manor didn't prioritize Sword Control Technique, how would Brother Lin Xiong not enter Inner Sect?"

People in the courtyard nodded.

The cultivation styles of the Three Sects and Six Gates, along with Ten Great Families vary, like Lin Family's Divine Sword Manor is famed for Sword Control Technique.

Also, these forces in the Ancient Martial World have their territories; once joining, one can't easily switch sides, otherwise, they'll be deemed a traitor.

So even if realizing unsuitability, they must persist till the end; changing allegiance is nearly impossible.

Additionally, the sects and families know some disciples possess outstanding talent but are unsuitable for their path, yet they won't release them, preferring to keep them despite this than benefit other families. After all, forces aren't a single entity but competing against one another.

"Shh, are you courting death saying such things."

"Don't guess anymore, the duel is tomorrow, sleep and see for yourself."

Hmm.

Everyone nodded, then went to wash up and returned to their rooms.

Such dialogues were happening in various courtyards.

"Oh, Lin Xiong sent a challenge letter to Bai Yutang?"

Gao Yuanyuan listened to her round-faced maid reporting little gossip, squinting her eyes.

"Yes, heard it during dinner; it's spreading in the Outer Sect, Miss, Lin Xiong is truly protective, his brother got beaten, yet he exited retreat to seek confrontation."

"Hmmph, he's not even considering you, Miss."

The round-faced maid waved her pink fists.

"It's good this way, if Bai Yutang wins against Lin Ao tomorrow, I believe the Master will certainly accept him."

Gao Yuanyuan said, then turned to her bedroom, opened a treasure box, and took out a wooden box.

"Xiaoman, deliver this item to Bai Yutang, let him take it, prepare well tonight, tomorrow whether it is a win or loss, make sure he beats Lin Xiong. If he wins, I'll have great rewards for him."

"Miss, this Solid God Pill is extremely precious?"

"You girl, just go when told."

"Quickly go and return."