Chapter 361: The Deal Shatters, Yin Gui Zhenren's Resolve

"Fellow Daoist, as long as you nod, the future position of sect leader of the Yin Gui Sect will be yours, how about that?"

Yin Gui Zhenren believed no one could refuse this condition; Chen Chuyang, a disciple of a minor family, lacked even the right to inherit the Chen Clan, yet suddenly being able to become sect leader—especially with his personal promise—would surely bring him to tears of gratitude, making him even more respectful.

However, it disappointed him.

Chen Chuyang glanced at him as if looking at an idiot, and did not nod.

Yin Gui Zhenren felt offended and declared again: "As sect leader, my word is bond. Fellow Daoist, do not think the Yin Gui Sect's sect leader is inferior; our sect is one of the top two in the Great Qi Dynasty, with the most members—our disciples exceed three thousand and are still growing, soon to surpass five thousand."

"When the Yin Gui Sect takes over the Great Qi Dynasty, having over ten thousand disciples will be no problem; at that time, fellow Daoist, you will truly be above ten thousand. When that day comes, I will step back behind the scenes and yield the sect leader position to you."

He added another incentive, hoping Chen Chuyang would see hope, have time and a goal, and quickly become sect leader of the Yin Gui Sect—such a good thing had never existed before.

Yin Gui Zhenren had never favored anyone before; Chen Chuyang was his top pick, without equal—neither holy son nor holy maiden could compare to one ten-thousandth of him. If this person could join the Yin Gui Sect, Yin Gui Zhenren guaranteed he would smoothly become sect leader, with no mishaps and no broken promises.

Such a promise from a sect leader was unprecedented.

Yin Gui Zhenren had cultivated for countless years, but only Chen Chuyang made him see astonishment, hope, and genuine talent.

Such a talent, even in the outside world, would be among the absolute best; by then, all materials and techniques of the Yin Gui Sect would be placed at his disposal, his strength would rapidly increase, and his talent would finally be truly unleashed.

Yin Gui Zhenren very much hoped to see that day, so his long-held wish could also be fulfilled.

Sealing the world was not his wish; to break out of the sealed world, lead the Yin Gui Sect forward, kill those deserving death, and regard anyone daring to imprison them as enemies.

This step destined their path to be arduous and hard to achieve.

"Fellow Daoist, you surely understand the nature of this world: it is sealed, we are livestock raised by others, we humans are nothing but pigs and sheep in their pens; as sect leader, I do not wish to spend my life as others' livestock, nor to be slaughtered at their whim."

"Those people, those bastards, anyone who wishes to raise us humans must die."

"Join the great Yin Gui Sect, and I will bring you out to witness the true prosperity of the world."

Yin Gui Zhenren reached out; since those previous conditions failed to move Chen Chuyang, what about this time?

He spoke of the world's nature: they are merely pigs and sheep raised in captivity.

Chen Chuyang, relying on himself alone, cannot get out.

Only by joining the Yin Gui Sect, becoming a member, breaking the shackles, seizing the Great Qi Dynasty, and then harnessing the world's power can we break through that layer of bondage.

"The Great Qi Dynasty's fortune is exhausted; they have suppressed us for too long. This dynasty is merely a representative of outsiders, and those sects are nothing but puppets, existing solely to truly enslave us."

"Fellow Daoist, haven't you seen clearly? Only my Yin Gui Sect is the sole way out of this world."

"Join us, become one of us, come on—let's walk with the sect leader toward a new world, out of bondage."

"We humans are not their livestock."

"Even ants cling to life; how can we humans allow ourselves to be slaughtered?"

"One day I will surely raise the butcher's knife and ask them why they enslave us."

Yin Gui Zhenren stood up and glared angrily at the heavens.

His eyes were icy cold, filled with fury.

He had seen through the world's essence and also perceived despair.

The humans of this world have been enslaved for far too long.

To break free from bondage, one must make a change and shatter the bonds.

Chen Chuyang is a suitable candidate, the one he has chosen, and the one he believes can best help him.

Yin Gui Zhenren has seen many talents, but Chen Chuyang is the most astonishing.

He had no choice but to change his mind, letting Chen Chuyang join him, joining forces to overturn this realm, topple those willing to be puppets, beasts, and kill those who came to suppress them for outsiders.

Those people, those forces, are unworthy of being human.

Chen Chuyang looked at Yin Gui Zhenren before him and could not tell whether he was merely an angry youth or an idealistic angry youth.

These words, he had never heard before; this world, Chen Chuyang knew, was sealed, enslaved, and raised like livestock.

They are nothing but those people's pigs and sheep—yet even pigs and sheep have anger.

They do not wish to be bound, suppressed, and raised generation after generation.

"Fellow Daoist, will you be their slave, or wield the butcher's knife alongside the sect leader?"

Yin Gui Zhenren questioned again, his gaze fixed on Chen Chuyang, gradually turning cold; if Chen Chuyang belonged to them and willingly became their slave, then Yin Gui Zhenren would act against him—this battle would be unavoidable.

Is it battle, or… cooperation? It depends on Chen Chuyang's stance.

Chen Chuyang laughed: "You are too weak."

As soon as those words left his mouth, Yin Gui Zhenren was stunned.

He stared in shock at the youth before him; this sentence was the first in many years to move him.

He had considered many replies, but never this one.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you mean?"

Chen Chuyang shook his head: "You are too weak; the Yin Gui Sect is a mix of good and bad—how many truly follow you wholeheartedly? Are they reliable? Will they ultimately follow you in resisting them?"

"Can you guarantee they will not betray you?"

Yin Gui Zhenren fell silent.

He could not guarantee it.

Those people truly cannot be assured.

Among the Yin Gui Sect members, how many share his resolve? How many covet his position? How many seek an easy life?

Those people give too much; many cannot refuse, willingly becoming their slaves and thus raising the butcher's knife against their own kind.

He wanted to resist, but could not.

These years, he has been continually suppressed and driven to barren lands.

Chen Chuyang's words prompted him to reexamine himself once again.

"Yin Gui Zhenren, you yourself cannot guarantee their loyalty—how can I cooperate with you?"

"In my view, this transaction had better be called off."

"You and I, we could actually cooperate a bit."

"Working with the Yin Gui Sect? Forget it—Chen Chuyang's impression of the Yin Gui Sect isn't great."

"The Yin Gui Sect leader right in front of him, Chen Chuyang thinks highly of him; perhaps he could try helping him once."

"Test the abilities of those people, see how many are theirs."

"He's confident—this isn't a blade sent to his door, is it?"

"Why not use it?"