Chapter 826
Favoritism
"Sect Master, you absolutely mustn't!"
Lu Yin said in a deep voice.
After he abdicated, he had already transferred all the power of the Yanfu Sect leader to Su Mu.
He hadn't said a word when Su Mu gave the orders.
This was all to uphold the dignity of the Shetland Sheepdog.
But now, he couldn't help but speak out, which shows how agitated he was.
"metropolitan."
Lu Yin said in a deep voice, "The Yanfu Secret Realm, like me, is old and frail. Every time someone enters it for trials, it ages even faster."
Even if we, experts at the Dao Realm, were to extend his life, it would only be a matter of barely clinging to life.
The reason I strictly controlled the number of people entering the Yanfu Secret Realm was so that the Yanfu Secret Realm could exist for a few more years.
If all disciples of the Yanfu Sect were to receive the benefits equally, it might seem like a short-term advantage, but in the long run, it would be like drinking poison to quench thirst.
Lu Yin spoke sincerely.
He discovered the Jambudvipa Secret Realm, and he was very familiar with its situation.
Even though he had tried every possible way to prolong the life of the Yanfu Secret Realm over the years, ultimately because he was not at the Primordial Realm, all his methods were only temporary solutions.
He wanted all the disciples of the Yanfu Sect to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials, didn't he?
If they can undergo trials in the Yanfu Secret Realm, the cultivation of the Yanfu Sect disciples will surely advance by leaps and bounds.
But if we do that, the Yanfu Secret Realm will run out of power and collapse in just a few years.
Without the Yanfu Secret Realm, how can the Yanfu Sect train its disciples?
The resources that could have been used to cultivate Dao Realm experts might have been reduced to a hundred or so Dao Source Realm experts, or even several hundred Returning Void Realm experts, if distributed equally among all the experts.
While this sounds good, without top experts to oversee it, the Yanfu Sect is simply unable to withstand the attacks of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Lu Yin may not care about other things, but he cannot ignore the future of Yanfu Sect.
This is a matter of life and death for the Jambudvipa sect.
"Sect Master Lu, there's no need to rush."
Su Mu shook his head and said calmly, "I know you're worried, but I can tell you that what you're worried about won't happen."
"Sect Master, I know you have gained the recognition of the Yanfu Secret Realm, but I have spent much more time with the Yanfu Secret Realm than you have. I know very well the condition of the Yanfu Secret Realm. It really cannot withstand this kind of torment."
Lu Yin said with a serious expression.
"What if a Primordial Realm expert could extend its life?"
Su Mu smiled faintly and said.
"A Primordial Realm expert?"
Lu Yin was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "Where in this world is there still a Primordial Realm?"
Even if it were possible, why would anyone want to extend the life of our Yanfu Secret Realm?
If you're referring to yourself, Sect Master, it's not that I'm belittling you, but the chances of breaking through to the Primordial Realm before the Yanfu Secret Realm collapses are extremely slim.
"Sect Master, you are still young, there's no need to rush."
"not me."
Su Mu shook his head and said, "It's you."
Su Mu looked at Lu Yin and said solemnly, "Sect Master Lu, your cultivation has reached the limit of the Dao Extreme Realm. You are only one step away from the Primordial Beginning Realm."
If you break through to the Primordial Realm, would you be willing to extend the life of the Yamafu Secret Realm?
To put it more bluntly, are you willing to spend hundreds of years in the Jambudvipa (underground realm)?
Lu Yin frowned.
"Of course I'm willing to extend the life of the Yanfu Secret Realm, but you overestimate me."
For so many years, I have been trying to break through to the Primordial Realm, but I have never succeeded.
Lu Yin said, "It's not just me, but also the Azure Dragon Protector and Brother Huang Chao from Hengshan Sect, all of whom are working hard towards the Primordial Beginning Realm."
But so far, none of us have succeeded.
While I wouldn't be so self-deprecating, I am aware that I'm afraid I'll never reach the Primordial Realm in this lifetime.
A hint of regret flashed deep in his eyes.
Which Dao Realm expert hasn't dreamed of reaching the Primordial Beginning Realm?
But if it doesn't work, it just doesn't work.
The reason they cared so much about the Great Luo Heaven back then was because they thought it might hold a secret that could help them break through to the Primordial Realm.
Now that there's no hope at the Great Luo Heaven, what other way is there to break through?
Lu Yin had completely given up hope.
“Under normal circumstances, you really have no chance of breaking through to the Primordial Realm.”
Su Mu nodded and said.
"But what if I told you I have a way to help you?"
Before Su Mu could finish speaking, Huang Chao, the former sect leader of Hengshan Sect who had previously been indifferent to the matter, suddenly stood up.
He stared intently at Su Mu, his breathing becoming rapid.
Can it help people break through to the Primordial Realm?
Isn't this exactly what Du Man told him back then?
Wasn't this the reason he was willing to give up the position of sect leader of Hengshan Sect to Su Mu?
Is it finally time to make a move?
Lu Yin was also stunned. He looked at Su Mu and said with a hint of disbelief, "Are you kidding me?"
“I never joke about this kind of thing.”
Su Mu shook his head and said, "I do have a way, but to tell you the truth, this way is not perfect."
It might grant you a portion of the power of the Primordial Realm, and also allow you to live for hundreds of years longer.
But it is actually somewhat different from the true Primordial Realm.
Alternatively, it could be called the Pseudo-Primordial Realm.
As Su Mu spoke these words, Lu Yin waved his hand, and a force separated them from the crowd below the stage.
Even Huang Chao, the former sect leader of Hengshan Sect, did not hear Su Mu's words.
Huang Chao was somewhat anxious, but he was also afraid of worsening Su Mu's impression of him, so he could only jump up and down in frustration, but dared not rashly break Lu Yin's power.
The secrets of the Primordial Realm should indeed not be heard by too many people.
But Huang Chao wasn't one of those many people.
"Pseudo-Primordial Realm?"
Lu Yin pondered for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"I had already given up on the idea, but now that I have this opportunity, I'm suddenly feeling anxious and uncertain again."
So what if it's a pseudo-Primordial Realm?
Lu Yin said solemnly, "If you can truly help me reach the pseudo-Primordial Realm you mentioned, I can dedicate the rest of my life to the Yanfu Secret Realm. I will use all my strength to support your plan of spreading your benevolence evenly!"
Disciples of the Yanfu Sect need to consume the energy of the Yanfu Secret Realm to enter the trial.
And this energy needs to be provided by someone.
Clearly, Lu Yin has decided to transform himself into an energy supplier.
It has to be said that even for a pseudo-Primordial Realm expert, this is a thankless task.
"I believe in your character, Sect Leader Lu."
Su Mu smiled faintly and said.
To be honest, if he were in Lu Yin's shoes, he wouldn't dare say he could achieve the same level.
He genuinely admired Lu Yin's character.
If he didn't trust Lu Yin, he wouldn't have brought this up at all.
After all, if Lu Yin were a person with questionable character, the consequences of him breaking through to the pseudo-Primordial Realm would be unimaginable.
"Su Mu, although I don't know where you get your confidence from, the Primordial Beginning Realm is different from the Dao Extreme Realm. Breaking through to the Primordial Beginning Realm is not so easy..."
Lu Yin pondered for a moment before speaking.
His cultivation level is above Su Mu's, and he is only one step away from the Primordial Beginning Realm.
Logically speaking, his understanding of the Primordial Realm far surpasses that of Su Mu.
But he has tried for so many years without making a breakthrough, so why should Su Mu be able to help him?
"The message from the Xuanwu Protector didn't tell you that the reason I was able to defeat the Xuanwu Protector was because I obtained the Primordial Relics."
Su Mu slowly said, "The Primordial Remains are the remains left by a Primordial Realm expert. I can use them to unleash a portion of the Primordial Realm's power."
"As long as I infuse the power of the Primordial Realm into your body, it will surely help you comprehend the mysteries of the Primordial Realm."
"What I just said about the pseudo-Primordial Realm is just a conservative estimate. If your comprehension is sufficient, it is not impossible to break through to the true Primordial Realm."
Lu Yin's eyes lit up immediately.
The art of martial arts is often just a thin veil away from understanding.
Before it's been exposed, it might be something that people couldn't understand for thousands of years.
But once that barrier is broken, a breakthrough will naturally follow.
If he were to witness what the true Primordial Realm is like, he is confident that he could advance further.
Why is it so difficult for Dao Realm experts in the vast world to break through to the Primordial Beginning Realm?
It's because the Great Thousand World hasn't produced a Primordial Realm expert for many years, so no one knows what a true Primordial Realm expert looks like.
Relying solely on fragmentary legends is like the blind men and the elephant; it's impossible to understand the true nature of the Primordial Realm.
What Lu Yin lacked was precisely this kind of guidance.
"You can fuse with the Primordial Remains?"
Lu Yin looked at Su Mu and asked in a deep voice.
"Won't doing this be counterproductive and affect your future path?"
Lu Yin said with some concern.
"will not."
Su Mu shook his head and said, "If it weren't for the fact that I couldn't give you the Primordial Remains, you would actually have a greater chance of breaking through to the Primordial Realm if you fused with them. However, the Primordial Remains contain the will of that Primordial Realm expert from back then, and no one else but me can fuse with them."
That's your opportunity.
Lu Yin said with relief, "As long as it doesn't affect your future path, that's fine."
Actually, I think that if possible, you should break through on your own rather than trying to merge with the primordial remains.
"One should always be wary of others. We don't know who that Primordial Realm expert is, what his personality is, or whether there are any problems with those Primordial Remains."
Su Mu nodded and said, "I know what I'm doing. I will try my best not to use the Primordial Remains unless absolutely necessary."
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Lu Yin withdrew his power, and he and Su Mu reappeared before everyone.
Everyone stared intently at Lu Yin.
Those qualified to attend this succession ceremony are all elites of the Yanfu Sect, or at least mid-level managers.
They knew all too well what a Primordial Realm expert meant.
For many years, no one at the Primordial Realm has appeared in this vast world.
If a Primordial Realm expert were to appear now, they would be the strongest being in the Great Thousand Worlds.
This was a force capable of intimidating the Qian Emperor.
It's no exaggeration to say that if Lu Yin really reached the Primordial Realm and was determined to assassinate Emperor Qian, his chances of success would be extremely high.
If they kill Emperor Qian, wouldn't all their efforts over the years be about to succeed?
"Brothers, with the sect leader's help, I will soon go into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Primordial Realm."
Before I emerge from seclusion, I hope all my brothers will treat the sect leader as they have treated me.
The sect leader has given instructions, and he hopes that all brothers will give their all.
If anyone disobeys the sect leader's orders, don't blame me for showing no brotherly affection after I leave seclusion!
Lu Yin said with a serious expression.
"As ordered!"
The disciples of the Yanfu Sect shouted loudly, this time, they felt no resistance whatsoever.
Previously, they were only afraid of Su Mu's strength, but now they genuinely support Su Mu.
Huang Chao, the former sect leader of Hengshan Sect, looked on with envy.
We're all the same, so why does Lu Yin get a chance?
And me?
Where am I, Huang Chao?
Huang Chao repeatedly tried to wink at Su Mu, but Su Mu didn't even glance at him.
After issuing several orders, Su Mu then dismissed all the disciples of the Yanfu Sect.
Just as he was about to leave with Lu Yin, Huang Chao, the former sect leader of Hengshan Sect, suddenly pounced on him.
"Su Mu, you can't show favoritism."
Huang Chao shouted, "He gave you the position of sect leader of Yanfu Sect, and I will give you the position of sect leader of Hengshan Sect as well."
Just because the Yanfu Sect is more powerful than the Hengshan Sect doesn't mean you can treat me like this.
Don't forget, it was I who risked my reputation to plead with His Majesty on your behalf, which secured a ten-year truce.
For this, I abandoned brothers of over a thousand years, and this is how you treat me?
Huang Chao glared angrily at Su Mu, his eyes filled with grievance.
Su Mu chuckled to himself.
Who would have thought that the mighty and valiant former sect leader of Hengshan Sect would show such weakness?
He looked at the other person and said with a smile, "What do you mean?"
"Since you can help others break through to the Primordial Realm, why do you only help him?"
I am also a peak Dao Realm expert, and my cultivation is not much weaker than his. If you are willing to help me, I will protect you once I break through to the Primordial Beginning Realm.”
Huang Chao said in a deep voice.
"Brother Huang, just say what you want to say. We don't need to put each other down."
Lu Yin shook his head and said, "If you want to get the chance to break through to the Primordial Realm, you have to rely on your own efforts. It's useless to belittle me."
"I worked hard myself? I gave him the entire Hengshan Sect, and the Great Qian Dynasty still considers me a traitor! Isn't that enough?"
Huang Chao roared, "Tell me honestly, between the two of us, whose sacrifice was greater?"
"Elder Huang, please calm down."
Su Mu shook his head and said calmly.
"I understand how you feel, but breaking through to the Primordial Realm requires a special opportunity."
Your time is not right.
"Don't try to fool me with this kind of nonsense."
Huang Chao waved his hand and said, "What bullshit opportunity? That's just an excuse for incompetent people."
I believe that as long as you have enough strength, there's nothing you can't accomplish!
"Since you have such courage..."
Su Mu chuckled and said, "Then you can come along too."
However, I must make it clear beforehand: if you truly manage to access the power of the Primordial Realm, you must promise to do something for me.
"Don't even mention one, I could have ten!"
Huang Chao said impatiently.
Su Mu didn't actually mind bringing one more person to experience the power of the Primordial Realm.
Anyway, it's just a matter of putting in a little more effort for him.
The reason he wasn't initially named Huang Chao was because Su Mu didn't know how effective his method would be.
Lu Yin was different from Huang Chao; the cultivation technique Lu Yin practiced was obtained from the Yanfu Secret Realm.
In a sense, Lu Yin can be considered a successor of Zhang Yuanshi, the creator of the Yanfu Secret Realm.
Su Mu fused with Zhang Yuanshi's remains, and the power of the Primordial Realm he unleashed also came from Zhang Yuanshi.
This power is passed down from Lu Yin, and if anyone can gain an opportunity from it, it is Lu Yin.
The cultivation method practiced by Huang Chao has absolutely nothing to do with Zhang Yuanshi's inheritance. Even if Huang Chao had come into contact with Zhang Yuanshi's Primordial Power, he probably wouldn't have gained any insights.
This is what Su Mu meant by "the opportunity hasn't arrived yet."
Su Mu himself cultivated the Hengshan Body Refining Technique, and he knew very well that Zhang Yuanshi's power was of no help to the Hengshan Body Refining Technique.
However, since Huang Chao is determined to succeed, let's just let him suffer a humiliating defeat.
With Lu Yin and Huang Chao by his side, Su Mu went directly to the Yanfu Secret Realm.
He had previously had the Yanfu Secret Realm brought to the Great Xuan Dynasty, and it had been managed by Jin Yi, the former elder of the Yanfu Sect.
Although Jin Yi's cultivation level is not very high, his abilities are extremely strong. Under his management, the Yanfu Secret Realm has always maintained a balanced state with almost no loss.
Even Lu Yin, the former sect leader of Yanfu Sect, couldn't help but sigh.
"Yanfu Sect has such a talented person, and I didn't even notice it. It was you."
Lu Yin sighed, “I now realize that you are more suitable to be the sect leader than I am.”
I wasn't actually a good sect leader.
"Sect Leader Lu is joking. Without you, where would the Yanfu Sect be today?"
Su Mu shook his head and said.
He didn't want to say much more about it.
To be honest, Su Mu is a free spirit; he prefers to avoid worrying whenever possible.
Just like the Great Xuan Dynasty, he absolutely refused to become emperor.
The people of the Great Xuan Dynasty tried to persuade him countless times, but he refused to listen.
If it weren't for the fact that the Yanfu Sect and Hengshan Sect had too many unruly individuals, and no one else could control them, he would also be unwilling to become the sect leader.
But there is no way.
Now that he has become the sect leader, he must shoulder the responsibilities of that position.
"You two, get ready."
Su Mu said in a deep voice, "I'm going to begin."
Lu Yin and Huang Chao exchanged a glance, their expressions simultaneously turning serious.
They took a deep breath and nodded to Su Mu.
Su Mu took a step forward, and his body instantly exuded a tremendous aura.
At the same time, deep within the Yanfu Secret Realm, a skeleton entirely made of gold suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light.
With a flick of his wrist, Su Mu summoned the golden skeleton, which appeared before him as if ignoring spatial distance.
Before Lu Yin and Huang Chao could even see clearly, the golden skeleton had already crashed into Su Mu's body.
In an instant, Su Mu's aura surged.
Su Mu's pupils turned crimson gold. He turned around and simultaneously stretched out his left and right hands, pressing them towards Lu Yin and Huang Chao.
Lu Yin was mentally prepared. He forcibly suppressed his fear and let Su Mu's palm land on his forehead.
Huang Chao's face showed struggle. Although he had known this would happen, he still hesitated when it actually occurred.
If he allowed Su Mu's hand to fall, it would mean that his life was entirely in Su Mu's hands.
Entrusting his life to others was something Huang Chao found unacceptable.
Before he could even process what was happening, his body reacted involuntarily, and he suddenly threw a punch upwards.
boom!
A violent force struck his arm instantly, sending Huang Chao flying backward. (End of Chapter)