The Ink Veil Sect was located in the vast mountains of Yugon. These mountains were also home to the most reclusive sects. The mountain ranges here ran continuously, with peaks and ridges towering. Within the mountains, there were rivers andkes, and the deeper parts were fraught with danger. Some areas were designated as forbidden zones. They were guarded by local armed forces and the National Martial Bureau, which prohibited ordinary people from entering.


    In a remote mountain range spanning over a hundred miles with no human presence, several ancient buildings were situated halfway up the mountain. On thergest building, a vertical que bore the name ''Ink Veil Sect.''


    The Ink Veil Sect had 13 experts at the Mystique Loyalty Realm. In the secr world, this would be a formidable force not to be underestimated. However, they were only considered a third-rate sect among reclusive sects.


    On the martial arts training ground outside the main hall, a group of disciples dressed in tight ck outfits were sparring with each other. They wielded swords and were moving as swiftly as lightning.


    The Ink Veil Sect focused on hidden weapons and fast sword work, incorporating mysterious techniques that greatly enhanced their power. It was said that the techniques of Nihon''s ninjas were derived from the Ink Veil Sect''s methods. Swords collided, and sparks flew as bright light shed repeatedly from the kiss of metal.


    "Melody, how has your sword practice been these past two days? Spar with me," said a woman in a tight ck outfit with a cropped hairstyle as she walked over slowly.


    She carried a sword on her back and had a yful smile on her lips. She was Jadie Lorem, who was at the peak stage of the Mystique Loyalty Realm. She was currently preparing to break through to the Profound Oriental Realm. Although 45 years old, she looked only about 30, thanks to a beauty-preserving pill she took.


    Melody was slightly taken aback. She had only been at the Ink Veil Sect for a week and had barely scratched the surface of their sword techniques. It was clear that Jadie was trying to bully her.


    "My aptitude leaves more to be desired. I haven''t yet grasped the essence of the Starfall Sword Technique. Moreover, you''re at the peak of the Profound Reality Realm while I''m only at the early stage. In terms of speed, I can''tpare to you."


    Melody was also dressed in tight ck attire, her graceful figure fully disyed. From her first day at the Ink Veil Sect, Jadie had continually made things difficult for her. Melody did not like her.


    "The Starfall Sword Technique can only be improved through actualbat. I''m only doing this for your benefit. How about this? I''ll only use the speed of the early Profound Reality Realm to spar with you!" Jadie smiled, clearly determined to force a sparring match. "If you insist on sparring, then I have no choice but toply!" Melody smiled helplessly. With that, she followed Jadie to an open area.


    "There''s no mercy when ites to des and swords. You must be careful, Melody!"


    Jadie slowly drew the sword from her back and gripped the handle with both hands, her eyes shining with intense battle intent.


    "Jadie, please show restraint!" Melody held her sword with one hand, the tip pointing diagonally to the ground.


    "Here Ie..."


    With a flicker, Jadie transformed into a blur and rushed toward Melody. Though still a distance away from her, Jadie''s aura was already pressing down on Melody, making it hard to breathe.


    Melody narrowed her eyes,Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    concentrating fully. ording to the


    sect''s rules, true energy was not allowed to be infused into weapons during sparring matches, butit could be used to enhance speed


    Ink Veil Starfall As the des rose, countless stars seemed to fall. In ten seconds, Jadie had already executed over a hundred strikes, her speed simply astonishing. At first, Melody could parry them, but as Jadie''s speed increased, she quickly found herself overwhelmed.


    The sh of metal resonated in Melody''s ears, and a strand of her hair fell to the ground. A slight cut had appeared on her neck.


    "Oh dear! Melody, I''m sorry! I identally hurt you. Are you alright?" Jadie approached Melody with feigned concern. There was a hint of pride and mockery in her eyes. Multiple thoughts ran through her head, ''Just like this? And she''s hailed as a genius disciple by the sect master?''


    While reaching the Profound Reality Realm at 28 was indeed a


    remarkable feat in the secr world, it was less so when in the context of a sect. Jadie reached the Profound Reality Realm at 25. Now at 45, she was already on the verge of breaking through to the Mystique Loyalty Realm. In terms of talent, she should be superior to Melody.


    "I''m fine," Melody replied as a trace of unrestrained coldness shed through her eyes.


    "You must work harder, Melody. Otherwise, how will you assume the future role of sect master?" Jadie sheathed her sword, her tone dripping with sarcasm.


    "I''ll do my best!"