Unrivaled Comprehension: From Mortal to Immortal King

Lin Jiufeng fell into deep thought.

Bai Yunfei's rapid breakthrough from the Seventh Seal to the Ninth Seal had been so swift that it provoked envy among those who had spent their entire lives stuck at the peak of the Eighth Seal.

It was no surprise that a mere rumor had stirred them up so easily.

These individuals were all at the Eighth Seal, coming from various major sects, hidden cultivation clans, or wandering as powerful rogue cultivators. Huaxian Sect could not afford to offend them all.

Who knew what desperate acts they might commit in their final days?

More importantly, lurking behind them were two formidable enemies—Taishang Dao and the Wen Clan. No one could predict when they might make their move.

Huaxian Sect had to handle this matter carefully.

"You go back and keep stalling them. I'll think of a solution," Lin Jiufeng told Bai Yunfei.

"Understood, Senior Brother. I'll leave it to you," Bai Yunfei said, trusting Lin Jiufeng completely. He hurried back to the Grand Hall at the peak of the sect to continue dealing with the persistent elders.

Meanwhile, Lin Jiufeng climbed down from the library rooftop, lost in thought.

These elders had come for one reason—to uncover Bai Yunfei's method of breaking through to the Ninth Seal. That was their only concern.

Thus, the solution was simple.

Find a way to break through the Ninth Seal!

But when he considered it carefully, Lin Jiufeng smiled wryly.

"A method to rapidly break through the Ninth Seal… If it were that easy, the entire cultivation world wouldn't be struggling over it."

"You're searching for a way to break through the Ninth Seal?"

A soft, teasing voice interrupted his thoughts.

Turning around, Lin Jiufeng saw Bai Ling, the white fox, perched nearby, tilting her head inquisitively.

He nodded. "Yes. Huaxian Sect is facing some trouble, and I need to find a method for breaking through the Ninth Seal."

"I have one," Bai Ling said matter-of-factly.

"You do?" Lin Jiufeng looked at her in surprise.

"Of course! I have dozens of methods, actually." Bai Ling's expression was smug.

"How?" Lin Jiufeng was skeptical.

"You forgot that I awakened my ancestral bloodline? And now, with my recent regression to an even purer lineage, I've unlocked a wealth of ancient memories. Breaking through the Ninth Seal is a trivial matter in those records," Bai Ling boasted.

Lin Jiufeng suddenly realized his oversight and felt a surge of excitement.

"Then hurry and tell me how to do it."

"Come closer." Bai Ling beckoned him with her paw.

Lin Jiufeng leaned in.

In an instant, Bai Ling bit his ear—not too hard, but enough to make him flinch.

Then, a flood of memories surged into his mind.

Lin Jiufeng closed his eyes, immersing himself in the knowledge.

Bai Ling had used a secret technique to share a portion of her ancestral memories with him.

As he absorbed the information, he saw countless records detailing breakthroughs to the Ninth Seal.

Hundreds of methods.

More astonishingly, he glimpsed the disdain Bai Ling's ancestors had for the so-called Ninth Seal.

"Methods for breaking through the Ninth Seal? We recorded only a few hundred. If someone can't even surpass the Ninth Seal, they might as well give up cultivation and settle for a mundane life."

This dismissive remark, left behind by Bai Ling's ancestors, left Lin Jiufeng speechless.

"To them, the Ninth Seal was barely worth recording… How different the world must have been back then."

In those ancient times, cultivators viewed the Ninth Seal as just another stepping stone. They had documented these breakthrough methods casually, never imagining that in the present era, the Ninth Seal was considered the pinnacle of mortal cultivation.

Regardless, these methods were exactly what Huaxian Sect needed.

Lin Jiufeng carefully memorized them all before opening his eyes.

When he did, he found Bai Ling gently licking his ear, tending to the small bite she had left behind.

Her soft pink tongue flicked lightly against his skin, a look of utmost seriousness on her face.

Lin Jiufeng lifted his head, startling Bai Ling, who then grinned.

"You saw the breakthrough methods?" she asked eagerly.

Lin Jiufeng nodded, smiling. "I did. This time, you've done Huaxian Sect a great service. Everyone here owes you their gratitude."

Bai Ling giggled. "You said Huaxian Sect is my home, right? It's only natural that I help protect it."

Lin Jiufeng patted her head fondly. "How far has your ancestral memory awakened?"

Bai Ling answered honestly, "I've unlocked knowledge up to the Tenth Seal. All the cultivation techniques, insights, and methods up to that level are now clear to me. I could have unlocked even more, but my own cultivation is still too weak—I haven't even reached the Eighth Seal yet."

"You know everything up to the Tenth Seal?" Lin Jiufeng was astonished.

"Yep! Want to see? I can share it with you." Bai Ling's eyes sparkled.

Lin Jiufeng shook his head. "Not yet. I haven't even broken through the Ninth Seal. It's best to take things step by step."

"Alright. But whenever you're ready, just let me know." Bai Ling curled up comfortably in his arms.

Lin Jiufeng suddenly thought of something. "Can you share your ancestral memories with anyone?"

"Of course not!" Bai Ling immediately protested. She stared at him seriously. "You're the only one I can share my inherited knowledge with. No one else."

"Me?" Lin Jiufeng pointed at himself, confused. "Why?"

Bai Ling turned her head away, refusing to answer.

Lin Jiufeng chuckled softly. "I see. You must have paid a price I don't know about. Regardless, thank you."

Satisfied, Bai Ling turned back and asked, "Now that you have all these methods for breaking through the Ninth Seal, what's your plan?"

Lin Jiufeng pondered for a moment before responding.

"Since I now know so many ways to break through the Ninth Seal, the first thing I'll do is break through myself."

"As for everything else, Bai Yunfei can keep stalling for a bit longer. The masterminds behind this mess haven't revealed themselves yet, so there's no rush." A cold glint flashed in Lin Jiufeng's eyes.

Bai Ling leaped down from his arms. "Then I won't disturb you. Hurry up and break through! That way, you'll be stronger when it comes to protecting me."

Lin Jiufeng watched her scamper off, a smile tugging at his lips. Then, he turned and entered his study, preparing for seclusion.

He had glimpsed the World Painting, cultivated the Heaven-Sundering Sword Art, and now possessed over a hundred methods for breaking through the Ninth Seal.

There was no reason to wait any longer.

This time, he would break through.

Ten days later.

The Huaxian Sect was thriving. Its land, nourished by abundant spiritual energy, was lush with greenery. Flowers bloomed in vibrant colors, and butterflies flitted through the air. Everything was flourishing, as if competing for the favor of the heavens.

The library stood on the highest peak of Huaxian Sect, overlooking a sea of clouds. A nine-story Daoist tower loomed in the background.

Inside Lin Jiufeng's study, sandalwood incense curled into the air. Daoist energy swirled around him, visible to the naked eye, orbiting his body like celestial rings.

To an observer, he seemed like the embodiment of the Great Dao itself.

After a long while, Lin Jiufeng took a deep breath.

The swirling energy condensed into his body.

When he opened his eyes, they shimmered with profound wisdom.

He had finally stepped into the Ninth Seal.