Chapter 602: The Sage Preaches, a Shower of Blossoms!
"Elder Liang, why do I feel that something is not quite right?" Liu Wen asked, a strange sense of unease creeping into his heart as they left the Divine Machine Camp.
Liang Yousheng chuckled. "Why? Are you worried that Instructor Lin is no match for Lin Wudi? You can rest assured on that point!"
He laughed heartily. "Although my own strength is lacking, I’m still considered a formidable expert within the Martial Alliance. The fact that Instructor Lin defeated me within three moves proves his strength is not to be underestimated. Moreover, for someone to subdue a profound master like the Spirit Seer... this Instructor Lin’s capabilities can only be described as unfathomable."
As Liang Yousheng spoke, a trace of fear appeared in his eyes.
He was putting on a good front, but the truth was that Lin Mu had defeated him without even using a single technique. Of course, since Liu Wen wasn’t a Martial Artist, he couldn’t discern such subtleties. All that mattered to him was that Lin Mu was stronger than Liang Yousheng. As long as Lin Wudi was killed, no price was too great for his Liu Family to pay.
***
「Divine Machine Camp」
"Instructor Lin, you..." Kong Lin was at a loss for words. He’d really seen something new today. So, this Instructor Lin had a scheming side to him.
"No sense in refusing something that’s delivered right to your door for free," Lin Mu said with a faint smile, gripping the box in his hand tightly. "Alright, let’s discuss your upcoming training plan."
He put the box away, ready to begin instructing the members of the Divine Machine Camp.
Kong Ying had been staring at Lin Mu the whole time. When she saw the box in his hands suddenly vanish, a flicker of confusion crossed her face. Hearing Lin Mu say he was about to start training them, she didn’t pay it much mind. She really wanted to see just how Lin Mu planned to train the Divine Machine Camp.
Even Kong Lin was somewhat curious. After all, the methods Lin Mu had displayed recently were simply too astonishing. Everyone hoped he would bring them yet another surprise.
"Alright," Lin Mu announced. "Anyone who is not a member of the Divine Machine Camp, please leave now."
Lin Mu planned to pass on some of the body-refining techniques of Cultivators to the Divine Machine Camp, so naturally, he couldn’t let too many people watch. This was his greatest secret. In the future, it would also be the Divine Machine Camp’s greatest secret. Not even Kong Lin could know.
The two men who had stepped forward earlier were stunned when Lin Mu’s gaze fell on them again.
"Instructor Lin, we want to train with you too," one of them said, his voice full of regret. He had seen the exchange between Lin Mu and Liang Yousheng just now. Thinking about all the methods Instructor Lin had demonstrated recently, he felt that following him was a much more promising path.
"Too late," Lin Mu said flatly. "From the moment you stepped forward, you were no longer members of the Divine Machine Camp. Are you trying to spy on our secrets?"
The remaining soldiers all showed scornful smiles. To them, as soldiers, true warriors were those who dared to face life and death head-on.
"Let’s go, let’s go!" the other man said defiantly. "So what if we can’t watch? I’d like to see what amazing tricks they can pull off in their training!"
After the two of them left, Lin Mu looked at Kong Ying.
"What’s that supposed to mean?" Kong Ying’s nose was practically bent out of shape with anger. Is this guy trying to kick me out? I haven’t even seen how he plans to train them yet!
"You’re not leaving?" Lin Mu simply stared at her without a word.
"Hmph!" Kong Ying snorted coldly and stormed off. Previously, she would have argued back, but now, for some reason, she felt a pang of fear whenever Lin Mu went silent.
Lin Mu then turned his gaze to Kong Lin.
"What? Are you kicking me out too?" Kong Lin was taken aback.
"Do you want to win the championship or not?" Lin Mu rolled his eyes.
"Fine, fine! You’re the boss here. Whatever you say, goes!" Kong Lin left as well.
Once they were gone, the members of the Divine Machine Camp looked at Lin Mu, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
"Do you need me to come over there and handle you personally?" Lin Mu suddenly said, seemingly to no one.
"Hmph!"
From behind a reef, Kong Ying emerged indignantly. She glared at Lin Mu, huffed, and turned to board her yacht. This time, she was truly leaving.
Still, her heart was pounding. She had been hundreds of meters away from him and had even slowed her breathing to a bare minimum, yet he had still detected her. Is this guy a monster?
***
"All of you, attention!"
As Lin Mu’s voice fell, the members of the Divine Machine Camp immediately snapped their feet together, their expressions serious, their bodies ramrod straight.
"Sit!"
In a single, swift motion, everyone sat cross-legged on the ground.
"Listen carefully to what I am about to say." Lin Mu stood with his hands behind his back. The sea breeze ruffled his clothes, giving him an otherworldly air, as if he might float away at any moment. The members of the Divine Machine Camp adopted solemn expressions and sat attentively, ready to listen.
"I will only say this once. How much you remember will depend on your own destiny."
After speaking, Lin Mu suddenly closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his aura had transformed dramatically. If before he was like a divine spirit on the verge of ascension, now he was like a Banished Immortal looking down upon all living things.
Beams of light radiated from his body, and in the sky above, the winds gathered and the clouds surged.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The men of the Divine Machine Camp stared at the sky in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock.
"Hold your breath! Condense your spirit!"
A voice like a great bell resounded in their ears. It was Instructor Lin’s voice, but it didn’t seem to come from his mouth. Instead, it felt as if it descended from the highest heavens, pouring directly into the depths of their souls. The soldiers quickly composed themselves and listened intently.
Then, something even more astonishing happened. Above the clouds, thunder boomed and lightning flashed like thousands of writhing serpents. A voice that seemed to echo from Ancient Times fell upon their minds, transforming into golden characters. It was the same voice for everyone, yet the characters that appeared in each person’s mind were different. This was because Lin Mu was using the Devil’s Thought Division Technique to split his single Divine Sense into a hundred streams to impart his teachings.
「A few minutes later」
"Hngh!" Someone grunted, his body swaying as if on the verge of collapse.
"Sit straight!" a cold, merciless voice echoed in their minds. "The longer you endure, the greater the benefits you will receive. Your potential will become limitless. Diligently comprehend its profound mysteries, and you will benefit endlessly."
At that, a look of grim determination appeared on every soldier’s face as they gritted their teeth and persevered.
In contrast to the pained expressions of the others, Leng Feng and Shi Potian were the most relaxed. They were even imitating Lin Mu, sitting cross-legged on the ground and slowly moving their hands. Golden runes danced around their fingertips, as cheerful as playful sprites.
***
「In the distance」
Kong Lin and the others who were just leaving seemed to sense something. They spun around sharply, their faces instantly showing their astonishment. Over the Divine Machine Camp, resplendent Godlight shone and multicolored clouds danced in the sky. Not only that, but golden lotuses bloomed and shot toward the heavens, causing fleeting lights to shimmer across the horizon, as if gods themselves were appearing.
"This is..." Kong Lin’s expression changed drastically as he was suddenly reminded of a legend. He cried out in shock, "A heavenly shower of blossoms... the sign of a sage imparting the Dao!"
The two special forces soldiers who had quit the Divine Machine Camp glanced at each other, their faces etched with profound regret.