In just a moment, a huge city that seemed to appear and disappear in front of Li Lin's eyes became clearly visible.

"Swish swish..."

A powerful aura surged into the sky, and at the same time, a tremendous voice echoed in the mid-air: "The grand arrival of the Yunyang Sect is welcomed, though we are late in greeting. Please, Sect Master Yun, do not take offense."

"Elder Gu Feng is too polite. It has been a long time, I hope you are well," Yun XiaoTian's voice echoed in the space ahead.

As his words fell, several black dots in the space ahead rushed forward, and then several flying beasts flapped their wings and approached. On the back of one of the flying beasts, a gray-white figure could slowly be seen.

This person appeared to be in his sixties, with long white hair and a face filled with a sense of vicissitudes, wrinkles on his face like sword scars.

Behind the old man, there was also a three-foot-long sword on his back, devoid of any decoration, simply wrapped with a gray-white cloth strip, giving it a simple and unadorned feeling.

Behind the old man, there were three huge beasts, each carrying a dozen or so middle-aged and young men, each with a long sword on their back, their auras of Martial Spirit and Martial General levels.

"What a strong aura," Li Lin couldn't help but admire the first white-haired elder and the beast he was riding. The white-haired elder's aura was restrained, but the intangible feeling made it not difficult for Li Lin to find that this person, just like Yun XiaoTian and Elder Yang, was at the Martial King level.

And the beast ridden by the white-haired elder also surprised Li Lin; it was a sixth-level flying beast, entirely emerald green, its feathers as clean as if untouched by dust, resembling a wolf but with a coral-like horn on its head.

"BiYu Yao Wolf." Although Li Lin had never seen this beast before, he recognized it, a wood-element beast, its bloodline strength not inferior to the Golden Winged Yao Eagle.

"Greetings to Sect Master Yun and the elders of the Yunyang Sect." The white-haired elder's followers, dozens of Martial Generals and Martial Spirits, shouted loudly, their voices echoing in the surrounding space.

"Sect Master Yun, please," said the white-haired elder lightly, and the flying beast immediately turned and left.

"It's trouble you, Elder Gu Feng," Yun XiaoTian said heartily, and everyone quickly moved forward.

"So strong," Li WuShuang also felt the aura of the white-haired elder, a bit surprised.

"WuShuang, in the future, you will also be able to reach that level," Li Lin said lightly, secretly thinking that he too would surely reach the realm of Martial King one day.

Several huge flying beasts turned into vague figures, darting towards the great city ahead like lightning, passing over building after building, and a majestic structure appeared in front of everyone.

"Sect Master Yun, we have arrived. The sect masters Wei BangYan of GuiYuan Gate and Zhu HongYuan of XuanShan Gate have arrived in TianJian City yesterday," the white-haired elder said lightly from above. The BiYu Yao Wolf he was riding descended first, creating ripples in the space below.

"It seems I am not late," Yun XiaoTian said, as the Golden Winged Yao Eagle also descended.

Below, there was a vast square where several large beasts landed, and everyone alighted.

As Li Lin, Li WuShuang, Yun HongLing, and others looked forward, they were also unavoidably astonished. The square was huge, the ground paved with smooth stone slabs so finely joined that not even a crack was visible, and at the front of the square, a giant stone sword stood tall. Looking at it, the stone was so huge it was terrifying, at least a thousand meters high and several hundred meters wide, looking like a giant standing between heaven and earth, giving off a spectacular and imposing feeling.

The giant stone sword pointed straight to the sky, and on the body of the sword, three characters were carved in a dragon and phoenix dance: "TianJian Gate," the font vigorous and powerful, exuding an ancient but sharp and domineering aura.

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"Greetings to Sect Master Yun and the elders of the Yunyang Sect." On the square, hundreds of young people dressed in armor, each with a helmet and a long sword on their back, were neatly saluting. These hundreds of people were also of the first and second levels of Martial Spirit, with a small portion reaching the fourth level of Martial Spirit.

"TianJian Gate is indeed full of talented individuals," Yun XiaoTian said with a slight smile.

"Sect Master Yun jests. From those few disciples behind you, it's not hard to see that the younger generation of Yunyang Sect is also full of talented individuals," the elder called Elder Gu Feng had already glanced over Qu DaoJue, Zhao QingHai, Han Feng, Li Lin, and others, then his gaze fell on Yun HongLing and said, "Could this beautiful young lady be HongLing? With three elemental attributes, it should be no one else."

"HongLing, come and greet Elder Gu Feng. Elder Gu Feng has seen you when you were younger," Yun XiaoTian said with a slight smile, turning his head to Yun HongLing.

Yun HongLing glanced at Li Lin, then like a little sparrow, came to Yun XiaoTian's side and saluted Elder Gu Feng: "Disciple greets Elder Gu Feng."

"No need for formalities. I didn't expect you to grow up so quickly. A three-elemental warrior, a second-level Martial General, right? I remember you're not even twenty yet. Such talent is one in a million," Elder Gu Feng exclaimed in surprise.

"Elder Gu Feng flatters me. There must be no shortage of such talented young people in TianJian Gate," Yun XiaoTian said lightly.

Elder Gu Feng did not answer but chuckled: "Sect Master Yun, this is the core area of TianJian Gate. Please enter the city. We have already arranged accommodation and rest places for everyone from the Yunyang Sect."

"After you, Elder Gu Feng," Yun XiaoTian said lightly.

"After you," Elder Gu Feng gestured, then led everyone from the Yunyang Sect straight ahead.

Following the crowd at a leisurely pace, Li Lin passed through the square, and behind the giant stone sword, a city gate appeared, ten meters high and several meters wide. A glance revealed nearly a hundred young people in armor, each with a long sword on their back, standing upright at the gate.

These young people, each with a focused gaze straight ahead, emitted strong auras, their cultivation levels at the eighth or ninth level of Martial Teacher, now serving as gatekeepers.

Entering the city gate, Li Lin realized it was a city within a city. The outer area was an endless big city, while the interior was much quieter. The buildings here were rows of magnificent classical courtyard buildings, extending as far as the eye could see.

"This is the inner city of TianJian Gate, accessible only to disciples of the sect. Once you all have settled in, you can visit the outer city, which is much busier," Elder Gu Feng said lightly, as if speaking to everyone.

"Sect Master Yun, elders of the Yunyang Sect, please stay here. These buildings were recently constructed. If you have any other requests, feel free to speak. We apologize for any inconvenience," Elder Gu Feng said in front of a large courtyard after a moment.

The courtyard was not small, just the outside yard alone was several hundred meters across, clearly newly constructed and delicately decorated, pleasing to the eye.

"Elder Gu Feng is too polite; this place is very good," Yun XiaoTian said.

"After a long journey, please rest first. The day after tomorrow is the meeting of the three sects and four gates. The sect master has been busy with the preparations for the meeting and has specifically asked for your understanding for not being able to welcome you personally," Elder Gu Feng said.

"Elder Gu Feng, you're too kind. Please convey my regards to Elder Gu. We'll meet the day after tomorrow. Thank you for the trouble," Yun XiaoTian said.

"I'll take my leave first. There are maids and servants in the courtyard for any needs you might have," Elder Gu Feng said, bowing to Yun XiaoTian, then excused himself.

"Let's go inside," Yun XiaoTian said lightly, leading the way into the courtyard.

The courtyard was very elegant, with green trees and surrounded by flowers at the entrance, clearly showing that TianJian Gate had put a lot of effort into its arrangement.

Inside the courtyard, beyond a long corridor, was a large hall surrounded by dozens of rooms. Ten or so maids and servants had already come out to greet them.

A moment later, under the guidance of a maid, Li Lin entered a room. The room was furnished in a fresh and elegant manner, not overly luxurious but comfortable to look at.

Li Lin was quite satisfied with the room.

"There are many strong people in TianJian Gate," the Nine-Tailed Fox Bai Ling said, jumping onto the bed in the room, speaking lightly.

"This is TianJian Gate, one of the three sects and four gates; naturally, there are many strong people," Li Lin said lightly.

"I didn't expect there to be so many strong people among humans," the Nine-Tailed Fox said lightly.

"Little thief, my father wants you to go to the great hall," Yun HongLing's voice came from outside the room at that moment.

"Bai Ling, you and Little dragon rest here for now; I'll be back soon," Li Lin said, then left the room, closing the door behind him. Yun HongLing, dressed in green, showing off her exquisite and tempting figure, was already standing outside the room, and Li WuShuang, wrapped in a pale red long dress, was also there.

"HongLing, what does the sect master want with me?" Li Lin asked.

"It's probably about the meeting of the three sects and four gates the day after tomorrow," Yun HongLing said.

The three of them headed towards the great hall, encountering Zhao QingHai and Zhao QingTian along the way. The two looked at Li Lin with a flash of coldness in their eyes but were helpless to act.

Li Lin no longer paid any mind to these two. To kill them, frankly speaking, was not difficult. If there was an opportunity, he would act later; now was not the time.

Li Lin was also always puzzled by the words Du Gu JingWen said when she left, that the Li family and the Zhao family were not so simple, and he must obtain the treasure of the Li family.