Chapter 43: Sword Pointing at the Canglan Grand Competition

The four sect masters heard this, their mouths twitching slightly, but they eventually held back, unable to do anything—they couldn't win……

At this moment, Qin Yu's brain seemed to crash. You must know that Yellow-tier spirit medicines placed on Blue Star are nothing short of priceless treasures; as for Mysterious-tier…… Qin Yu has never seen one, but they are extremely rare, only high-level martial artists can master them. Let alone Earth-tier and Heaven-tier—Blue Star might not even have any. If not becoming a disciple now, when would it be?

"Disciple Qin Yu pays respects to Master!" Qin Yu performed the disciple salute and hurriedly bowed. On Yang Heaven Venerable's face, which was heavy with twilight aura, a hint of a sunny smile appeared. Although because of him, the deduction had consumed nearly eight hundred years of his lifespan…… But…… Yang Heaven Venerable also knows best: the previous two days of deduction merely revealed a vague silhouette and a phantom great cauldron, and he himself suffered backlash across the long river of time. Such mighty power is far beyond what ordinary levels can achieve; even those old immortals who have proven the Dao cannot do it. Qin Yu will surely revive the Profound Yang Sect in the future. I, too, have gained an unparalleled genius who will become renowned throughout the ages.

"Good! Very good!" "This is your master's jade pendant; if you have any matter, simply send a message through it, and I will appear at once to protect you—as long as you are within Canglan Yu, no one can harm you." "This is my promise." "Furthermore, regarding cultivation resources, I will not be stingy; if you need anything, just speak up." "But…… ordinary cultivation expenses must be handled by you yourself, and to become a true disciple of the Profound Yang Sect you also need to pass the sect examination and possess sufficient strength." "My lineage most despises backdoor deals, so…… I hope you will openly and honorably start from the inner door, suppress the younger generation of the Profound Yang Sect, and sweep across Canglan Yu." "Only then can you walk an invincible path and forge a supreme Dao heart." "From now on, Yang Hao will first guide you in cultivation; in about a week I will give you a lecture." "That heaven-tier spirit herb, I will hand it to the sect master; when you feel you can control it, you may directly subdue it." Yang Heaven Venerable's face grew solemn as he spoke in a low voice. He now needs to stabilize his injuries, making it difficult to be constantly at Qin Yu's side to guide his cultivation. After all…… he still has two hundred years left to live; if used well, being able to watch his disciple rise is also a fortune. Moreover, since the Profound Yang Sect now has a newly ascended Venerable in charge, forces from all directions are eyeing it covetously; even former enemies are not few, and should Yang Heaven Venerable fall, the sect could be overturned at any time.

So…… Yang Heaven Venerable is preparing to make good use of these two hundred years. "Thank you, Master!" Qin Yu also felt slightly startled, quickly clasping his fists in salute. Originally he thought obtaining this heaven-tier spirit herb would require some assessment or the like, but he didn't expect it to be this simple and direct? As long as his strength is sufficient, he can go and subdue it. Just as he was pondering, a notification tone sounded from his mind.

【Ordinary suggestion, Yang Heaven Venerable suggests you suppress the current Profound Yang Sect and sweep across Canglan Yu's younger generation; after accepting, you will obtain an embryo of an invincible Dao heart, and upon completing the suggestion you will undergo transformation and evolution.】

"I accept the suggestion." Qin Yu responded inwardly. He hadn't expected that he could also receive a suggestion. It is said that every cultivator who possesses an invincible Dao heart can be invincible among peers, wield cross-border battle power capable of overcoming higher realms, and even after proving the Dao can still maintain this level. They have walked an invincible path, stepping on layers of withered bones, reaching the ultimate of the Dao, worthy of being called invincible. In each era, only a few can achieve this. The invincible Dao heart grants extra benefits both to combat power and state of mind.

"Alright, then Qi Tai will first take him to Profound Yang Peak." Profound Yang Venerable waved his hand, saying nothing more. His injury is now severe; he already needs someone to assist in his recovery, otherwise he wouldn't have happened to leave seclusion at this time. Since Qi Tai's strength is the weakest, keeping him here would be of little use. The beggar old man's face showed a bitter smile, then he gestured backward and said: "Junior Uncle, please." Originally intending to take on a disciple, he ended up becoming the disciple of the patriarch, which made him his own uncle…… What kind of situation is this? Qin Yu waved his hand: "Elder, no need for this; just call me Qin Yu." The beggar old man dared not, for if he broke the rules, the patriarch would not hesitate to break his two legs. Immediately the two shoved each other, walked onto the flying vessel, and slowly departed from this place.

At this moment, Yang Heaven Venerable's earlier disguise was completely shed; his twilight complexion was ashen, utterly devoid of color. The aura of death lingered around him, turning into black mist. "Have we reached this point? Patriarch…… it's all my fault for having you deduce, wasting eight hundred years of lifespan in vain." Yang Hao, seeing this, couldn't help but blame himself. Originally he thought the patriarch's injury had mostly healed, but he didn't expect it to be this severe? This is a sign that his lifespan is nearing its end. Martial Old and the Vice Hall Master were also shocked; what happened? Why is the invincible Canglan Yu's patriarch facing the end of his lifespan? Both of their faces showed worry. Yang Heaven Venerable waved his hand: "Don't worry, in the coming days you three follow me to expel that stagnant blood from within the body." "Furthermore…… do not give Qin Yu too many privileges; let him climb step by step, and even if he is to become a true disciple, he still needs tempering." "The future Profound Yang Sect should place the heavy burden on his shoulders." "Furthermore, do not disclose his talent and your relationship with me; you just need to know." "Understand?" "Otherwise…… those two families will surely scheme to kill him by any means." "I cannot constantly protect him at this moment." "This piece of news I previously told Qi Tai; he will not spread it."

Among the three major sects of Canglan Yu, aside from the Profound Yang Sect, the other two are eyeing it like tigers, waiting for Yang Heaven Venerable to fall. "If they knew you had taken in a closed-door disciple, they would immediately dispatch assassins." "Better to kill by mistake than to let slip." "Regardless of whether your talent is good or bad." "In short, they will not give you a chance to grow." "We understand this, Patriarch." "Because over these years, the Profound Yang Sect has been declining; your meaning is to first conceal him for half a year, wait until he sweeps through the younger generation in the Canglan Grand Competition, has strength, and then publicize the matter." "That's right, cough cough." Yang Heaven Venerable coughed up a mouthful of essence-blood in his hand. "No problem, Patriarch, first go heal your injuries." The three were somewhat panicked. Now the old ancestor is the Profound Yang Sect's Stabilizing Sea Divine Needle; if he encounters trouble, tomorrow the mountain gate's Dao lineage could possibly be overturned, extremely dangerous! Immediately, the three activated their Dao essence, which began to flow into Yang Heaven Venerable's body. In the four directions of the void, spirit herbs appeared, a faint halo drifting, lights swirling. Vital essence gathered and finally flowed into Yang Heaven Venerable's body.