Chapter 116

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I cannot coexist with the Xuanming Holy Land.

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As for the current prince of the barbarian tribe, this background is even more frightening. Rumor has it that he possesses innate divine power and ancestral bloodline, with the potential in the future to ascend to the level of ancient barbarian beings; his cultivation talent is also extremely strong, making him the most valued monstrous genius of this generation among the barbarians. It's just that no news of him has been heard for several hundred years, and unexpectedly he appears in this Heavenly God Forbidden Zone.

Moreover, there's the Heavenly God Academy—how could he not have heard of it? During the era when the ancient realms were interconnected, the Heavenly God Academy's fame was unparalleled. Even at its peak in ancient times, the Profound Abyss Holy Land would likely be somewhat inferior by comparison.

He couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air—what kind of monsters are these? Moreover, they all actually follow this disciple of the Profound Yang Sect? He's merely a disciple of a single domain's Dao lineage mountain gate; what merit or ability does he have to receive such treatment? He feels these monsters might be crazy; even if they missed the golden period of cultivation, as long as their blessings are deep, they could still contend for supremacy in the great world. Furthermore, given their special status, saying they hold high positions and power is not an exaggeration. For the Profound Yang Sect to attach itself to any one of these forces would already be like burning high incense; yet these few willingly become followers? And looking at the situation, it seems they haven't been subjected to any kind of poisonous gu or similar methods.

Yu Sheng hastily bowed with respect, saying, "Greetings, Young Master Qin, greetings to all the talented seniors, greetings to the fellow Daoists of the Profound Yang Sect and the Floating Light Sect; earlier I was rash and ignorant."

"I am willing to serve as a vanguard for all of you within the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, clearing a path for everyone."

"Cough... I am, after all, at Hua Ling Qi Chong; I should be able to serve as a decent cannon fodder!" Yu Sheng quickly found his position for himself.

"Earlier I heard Brother Dong Fang say that the Profound Yang Sect and the Profound Abyss Holy Land have some contradictions? Here's an idea: since you are already a top-tier true successor, would you be willing to follow the Young Master and, at a critical moment, deal a devastating blow to the Profound Abyss Holy Land?"

"If you're not willing, that's fine—I'll just send you on your way. A mere Hua Ling Qi Chong cultivator isn't even worthy to serve as cannon fodder for the Young Master." Qi Hong of the Heavenly God Academy had a grim expression and threatened bluntly.

Qin Yu never spoke from beginning to end, but he actually had the same idea—he wanted to subdue Yu Sheng and use him as a pawn at a crucial moment. Even if he subdued Yu Sheng and signed a Heaven-Earth Covenant, he could still support him in attaining a high position within the Profound Abyss Holy Land. If someday he could become an elder, grand elder, or the like, that would be an extremely crucial move. Qin Yu felt very satisfied; these four were truly thoughtful, expressing his thoughts without him needing to speak.

Upon hearing this, Yu Sheng's face changed instantly; he immediately knelt on one knee respectfully and exclaimed loudly, "I have long disliked that old thing, the Master of the Profound Abyss Holy Land. Since the Young Master is willing to take me in and give me a meal, I can now rebel against the Profound Abyss Holy Land!"

"Just a few days ago, while in the Holy Land, I had already heard of the Young Master's great name—having passed the forbidden tribulation and possessing an invincible bearing. If it weren't for the identity shackle of being a true successor of the Holy Land, I would have long since joined the Profound Yang Sect. Having offended the Young Master, the Profound Abyss Holy Land already has a dead end for me!"

"I and the Profound Abyss Holy Land cannot coexist under the same sky!"

"My sincere intention, the heavens can attest!"

"I am willing to swear a Heaven-Earth oath, to serve the Young Master as an ox and a horse!"

Yu Sheng originally came from a loose cultivator background, and having painstakingly climbed to his current position in the Profound Abyss Holy Land, he naturally understood his situation. These four all followed Qin Yu; as someone from an opposing sect, if he lacked tact, his life could be forfeit in the next moment. As for rebelling against the Profound Abyss Holy Land? First and foremost, preserving his own life is most important. Besides, if he could truly make it out of the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, would the Profound Abyss Holy Land still have a path to survival? Just the Sword Sect and the barbarian tribe joining forces would be enough to overturn the Profound Abyss Holy Land—there'd be no need for the Heavenly God Academy to act. In short, being tactful is what matters most in life.

Qing Xuan Zi and the others blinked slightly; they had already prepared to attack, thinking this was a tough nut and were waiting for the Young Master's order. But as soon as the words finished, Yu Sheng immediately acknowledged him as master and even voluntarily proposed to rebel against the Profound Abyss Holy Land—truly a talent.

"Buzz—" Another Heaven-Earth Covenant appeared before Qin Yu, and Yu Sheng, without hesitation, immediately pressed his blood handprint.

Qin Yu looked at him with interest: "Since you're willing to be a vanguard, I hope to see actual action. If you can make it out of this forbidden zone, I hope to hear within a month that you have become the Holy Son."

"Otherwise, keeping you would be of no use."

Yu Sheng hurriedly kowtowed, saying respectfully, "Young Master, rest assured—I will sacrifice my life to seize the position of Holy Son and devote all my strength to your great cause!"

At this moment, Yu Sheng even felt a glimmer of hope. The four heaven-defying prodigies all followed Qin Yu; perhaps they could truly make it out of the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, and he could follow them to rise to prominence!

"Indeed, the Profound Yang Sect has survived this long without being destroyed; it must have deep foundations, and perhaps it's not as simple as it appears on the surface."

"Perhaps they have already begun plotting to overturn the Profound Abyss Holy Land." Yu Sheng's heart surged with tumultuous waves; he guessed that the Profound Yang Sect had likely been accumulating strength all these years, waiting for Yang Heavenly Venerable to break through the Dao stage, then launch a counteroffensive. No, he must be cautious; this vanguard position must be secured! Perhaps someday he could even replace the Profound Abyss Holy Land!

Dong Fang Yuan and Zhang Wu, among others, were stunned. How could it be that in the blink of an eye they were plotting to overturn the Dao lineage of a holy land? This is too frightening. Moreover, consider that he is a true successor of a holy land—yet he turned against it so quickly!

Zhang Wu felt a pang of regret; his own Floating Light Sect's senior brother, in the face of the Silver Moon Divine Sect, was like a dog that only gets called when someone remembers to whistle. Looking at the Profound Yang Sect, a true successor of the Profound Abyss Holy Land actually begs to be a vanguard. This treatment... is simply worlds apart. Zhang Wu even felt a yearning, wanting to switch to the Profound Yang Sect, feeling that the Profound Yang Sect... has a bright future ahead.

Just as Zhang Wu was pondering, a prompt sounded in Qin Yu's mind.

【You have received an ordinary suggestion: leave the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone; after accepting, you will obtain vast qi fortune, possess the aura of a king and hegemon, and ancient heaven-defying prodigies will willingly come to submit to you—this is no difficulty.】

【You have received an ordinary suggestion: sweep the periphery of the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone; doing so will cause your strength to multiply.】

As expected, it's still these outsider heaven-defying prodigies who offer suggestions. "Accept the suggestion." Qin Yu replied in his heart.

Immediately, he looked at Qing Xuan Zi and said directly, "Since this place is so extraordinary, let's set out at once—first we'll deal with a batch of Blood Spirits, then head to the inner perimeter to participate in the Heavenly God Trials."

Qing Xuan Zi and the others nodded excitedly, and the group proceeded toward the interior.

On the way to the crimson giant flower spirit field, they encountered another Blood Spirit Ancient Tree, accompanied by two heaven-defying prodigies from several hundred years ago who moved to suppress them. The Blood Spirit Ancient Tree was initially excited, thinking of all this 'nourishment' as enough for it to venture into the forbidden zone's interior. However, before it could act, Qin Yu stepped forward, wielding the Green Lustre Sword, and directly pinned and killed it in midair.

Originally still harboring a sliver of hope, thinking that Yu Sheng, upon exiting the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, would see this scene and be utterly dumbstruck. His inner awe and determination to follow Qin Yu grew stronger, and he silently swore: "Holy shit! I, Yu Sheng, and the Profound Abyss Holy Land cannot coexist!"

"I will swear to defend the Young Master!" At this moment, his belief in rebelling against the Profound Abyss Holy Land reached its peak.

Afterward, the two heaven-defying prodigies communicated with Qing Xuan Zi and the others and learned that they were actually the Holy Sons of the West Divine Province Nine Yang Holy Land, and had also mistakenly entered this relic several hundred years ago. Seeing Qin Yu's monstrous nature, they said nothing more and immediately bowed down!

"Greetings, Young Master!" The two presented, without delay, a corner of a killing formation they had privately kept; this killing formation is extremely terrifying, and its lineage can even be traced back to ancient times.

Although Qin Yu didn't fully understand this killing formation, he also realized it was a good thing for preserving life, so he directly accepted it.

Afterward, everyone continued onward.

Meanwhile, as they proceeded, a graceful figure slowly emerged from the void behind the Profound Yang Sect's group. Her beautiful eyes flickered; she extended her slender jade hand, and mysterious inscriptions floated in her hand.

"Indeed... this one is truly the monster who passed the forbidden tribulation."

"My dao companion ought to be him..." As she spoke, her gaze shifted, her cheeks flushed with a faint shyness, like rippling autumn waters.

Immediately, she continued to follow them silently from behind, secretly protecting them.