On one of the floors of the Buddhist Pagoda, Lin Yu and his two companions were proceeding with extreme caution when suddenly, a fierce sword qi struck from the darkness, carrying a biting chill. Lin Yu reacted with lightning speed, quickly swinging his saber to parry the attack. With a crisp "clang," sparks flew in all directions.
At that moment, a woman dressed in a white long dress with an ethereal temperament stepped out from the shadows. She held a Buddha Lotus Sword, its blade shimmering with a soft glow like a blooming lotus flower. The woman's gaze was cold as frosty stars, and she looked at Lin Yu and the others with vigilance, furrowing her brow slightly as she demanded, "Who are you? Why have you appeared here? This Buddhist Pagoda is not a place you can trespass into at will."
Lin Yu was slightly startled, then cupped his fists in a salute and said, "Lady, we come from the Firmament Continent. To escape the pursuit of the Demon Emperor, we came to the Wanfo Continent seeking the opportunity to enhance our strength. Hearing that this Buddhist Pagoda contains numerous treasures and secret manuals, we ventured here to try our luck. We harbor no ill intentions, and we hope you will forgive us, Lady."
Chapter 23