Chapter 91: then line

Lin Wu Ren is a bit dazed right now.

Lin Wu Ren was a bit dazed right now.

Better: "Lin Wu Ren was a little dazed at this moment." Keep concise.

He is thinking to himself that his tribulation this time is absolutely a great feat.

He was thinking to himself, this tribulation crossing of his was definitely a great feat.

This matter should spread throughout the Canglan Realm with great fanfare.

This matter ought to spread throughout the Canglan Yu in a great uproar.

After all, he succeeded in his tribulation despite being surrounded and interfered with by five peak masters; such a deed will surely be praised by all.

After all, under the encirclement and interference of five peak grandmasters, he managed to succeed in his tribulation—such a deed will surely be praised by all.

But while he was full of doubt, not understanding why everyone remained so calm, an ancient aura faintly came from the heavens, a pale silver-white lightning flicker drifting slowly in the air.

But as he was filled with doubt, not understanding why everyone remained so calm, above the firmament came a faint ancient aura, a pale silver-white lightning glow drifting slowly in the air.

Next, a youthful phantom slowly descended, behind him seeming to hang a great sun, exuding an extraordinary, otherworldly aura.

Next, a youthful phantom slowly descended, behind him seeming to hang a great sun, exuding an otherworldly, transcendent aura.

"Young master, the matters you entrusted have been taken care of."

"Young Master, the matters you entrusted have been taken care of."

The Nirvana Tribulation Spirit slightly bowed his hands, his attitude extremely respectful, daring not to overstep in the slightest.

Only Niepan Jie Ling gave a slight bow, his attitude extremely respectful, daring not to overstep in the slightest.

This is because he has now identified Qin Yu's identity. Knowing that, with the Heavenly Dao asleep, he could still summon protective power—who else besides the Heavenly Dao itself could do that?

This is because he has now identified Qin Yu's identity. Know that, with the Heavenly Dao asleep, he could still summon protective power—aside from the Heavenly Dao itself, who else could do that?

No matter if you claim to be an unparalleled monster or even the reincarnation of a Human Emperor, it won't work.

No matter if you claim to be an unparalleled monster or even call yourself a reincarnated Human Emperor, it won't work.

Of course, his behavior is also intentional to build momentum for Qin Yu, so that these human cultivators of the Xuan Yang Sect understand that this young master is not someone to provoke lightly.

Of course, his conduct is also intentional to build momentum for Qin Yu, so that these human cultivators of the Profound Yang Sect understand that this Young Master is not to be provoked.

It would be best to treat him like an ancestor's shrine; otherwise, if something goes wrong, once the young master awakens the memories of the Heavenly Dao itself, we would be doomed.

It would be best to treat him as one would an ancestor; otherwise, if anything goes wrong, once the Young Master awakens the memories of the Heavenly Dao itself, we'll be dead for sure.

"Thank you, senior." Qin Yu hastily returned the salute. He knew clearly that the other party was being so respectful because of his supposed heavenly mandate identity.

"Thank you, Senior." Qin Yu hastily returned the salute. He knew clearly that the other party was being so respectful because of his supposed Heaven‑mandated identity.

But only he himself knows that this identity is fake.

But only he himself knows that this identity is fake.

However, using this opportunity to draw closer is not bad.

However, using this opportunity to draw closer isn't bad.

Wu Lao and the others, seeing this, hurriedly bowed and saluted, not daring to be lax: "We pay respects to Tribulation Spirit Sir."

Elder Wu and the others, seeing this, hurriedly bowed and saluted, not daring to be lax: "We pay our respects, Sir Tribulation Spirit."

Now, this Tribulation Spirit is a great backer; we must cling to him tightly.

Now this Tribulation Spirit is a great backer; we must cling to him tightly.

After all, Lin Wu Ren's success in overcoming the Venerable Tribulation was entirely due to the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit's aid.

After all, Lin Wu Ren's success in the Venerable Tribulation was entirely thanks to Niepan Jie Ling's aid.

Next, they themselves will also undergo tribulation, and they will surely need his support.

Next, they too will face their tribulations, and they will certainly need his support.

Moreover, although Qin Yu is mediating between them, they still cannot determine what the relationship between Qin Yu and the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit actually is.

Moreover, although Qin Yu mediates between them, they still can't figure out what exactly the relationship between Qin Yu and Niepan Jie Ling is.

Yang Tian Old Ancestor also slightly bowed and said: "Thank you, Tribulation Spirit Sir, for showing mercy to the elders of my Xuan Yang Sect."

Yangtian Ancestor also bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Sir Tribulation Spirit, for sparing the elders of my Profound Yang Sect."

Even if Lin Wu Ren were more rash, by now he has realized what's happening.

Even if Lin Wu Ren were usually rash, by now he has figured it out.

It turns out that my earlier smooth passage through the Venerable Tribulation was thanks to this Nirvana Tribulation Spirit.

It turns out that my smooth passage through the Venerable Tribulation earlier was all thanks to this Niepan Jie Ling.

No wonder after the third wave of heavenly punishment, the tribulation lightning actively infused him with the Dao of Life, aiding his recovery.

No wonder after the third wave of Lightning Punishment, the Lightning Tribulation actively infused me with the principles of the Life Dao, helping me recover.

Otherwise, with those five peak masters joining forces, he would surely not escape this tribulation.

Otherwise, with those five peak grandmasters joining forces, I would surely not escape this tribulation.

Thinking of this, a flicker of fear involuntarily crossed his eyes.

Thinking of this, a flicker of fear involuntarily flashed in his eyes.

He secretly wondered what level of formidable person he had befriended a few days ago.

He secretly wondered, just what level of formidable person had he met a few days ago?

Not only is he connected to such heavenly and earthly spirits, but he can even control the tribulation lightning.

Not only is he connected to such a Heaven and Earth Spirit, but he can even control the Lightning Tribulation?

The key is that just a few days ago, Qin Yu was merely a minor cultivator who had just broken through to the Body Tempering Realm; who would believe that if told?

The key is that just a few days ago, Qin Yu was merely a novice who had just broken through to the Body Tempering Realm—who would believe that if it were told?

The Nirvana Tribulation Spirit looked at everyone's attitude and was very pleased.

Niepan Jie Ling looked at everyone's attitude and was quite pleased.

He spoke: "Young master, since you have already arranged everything, this little matter is truly not worth mentioning."

He spoke: "Young Master, since you've already arranged everything, this little matter is truly not worth mentioning."

Saying that, he glanced over the crowd, sensing that they were all on the verge of breakthrough, their spiritual energy about to shatter the bottleneck.

As he spoke, his gaze swept over them, sensing that they too were on the brink of breakthrough, their spiritual energy about to burst through the bottleneck.

Then he calmly smiled: "It seems a few of you are about to break through to the Venerable Realm. I will stay in the Xuan Yang Sect for these days and lend a hand when you break through.

He then smiled lightly: "It seems you few are about to break through to the Venerable Realm. I'll stay at the Profound Yang Sect these days and lend a hand when you break through.

Your Xuan Yang Sect's tribulation lightning seems a bit strange.

Your Profound Yang Sect's Lightning Tribulation seems a bit odd.

At first I didn't know this person was an elder of the Xuan Yang Sect, so later I added the power of heaven and earth.

At first I didn't know this person was an elder of the Profound Yang Sect, so later I bolstered it with the power of heaven and earth.

But before I could control the tribulation lightning, the energy within the heavenly punishment already contained a curse that was disrupting it; my own empowered energy was at least three times stronger than an ordinary Venerable Tribulation.

But before I could control the Lightning Tribulation, the energy within the Lightning Punishment already contained a disruptive curse; my own bolstered energy was at least three times stronger than an ordinary Venerable Tribulation.

The Nirvana Tribulation Spirit's tone gradually became solemn; such a level of curse is not simple.

Niepan Jie Ling's tone grew grave; such a curse of this level is no simple matter.

Being able to interfere with heaven and earth is almost a heaven-defying method.

To be able to interfere with heaven and earth is almost a heaven‑reaching method.

It appears the Xuan Yang Sect is not simple either.

It seems the Profound Yang Sect is not simple either.

After all, given their standing, they logically could not have offended such a formidable enemy, let alone even come into contact with it.

After all, given their standing, they logically couldn't have offended such a fearsome foe, let alone even come into contact with it.

Of course, I can take this opportunity to stay longer in the Xuan Yang Sect.

Of course, I can conveniently use this opportunity to linger longer in the Profound Yang Sect.

And have good exchanges with the young master to deepen our feelings.

And have good exchanges with the Young Master, deepening our feelings.

Just thinking about this, the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit cannot help but feel excited.

Just thinking of this, Niepan Jie Ling couldn't help but feel excited.

If everything develops as I envision, the young master's second life against fate could allow me to possibly command the Dao of Lightning, even master several Daos!

If everything develops as I envision, the Young Master's reverse‑life second existence might let me master the Lightning Dao, perhaps even several Daos!

At that point, I could be beneath one person and above all spirits!

By then, I could be second only to one and above all spirits!

Even if I encounter those ancient gods, I would no longer need to bow my head.

Even if I encounter those ancient gods, I'll no longer need to bow my head.

"Thank you, Sir, for willing to lend a hand!" Wu Lao and the others' turbid eyes instantly burst with excitement.

"Thank you, Sir, for willing to lend a hand!" Elder Wu and the others' murky eyes instantly burst with excitement.

Given their talent, they could have already broken through to the Venerable Realm.

Given their talent, they actually could have broken through to the Venerable Realm long ago.

But everyone has always been afraid to try lightly.

But they have never dared to try it lightly.

Just like Yang Hao, who survived after failing his tribulation, but many more have perished.

Just like Yang Hao—although he survived his failed tribulation, many more have perished.

Such a level of tribulation lightning, even Yang Tian Old Ancestor dares not interfere recklessly, lest it cause mortal danger.

Such a level of Lightning Tribulation, even the Yangtian Ancestor wouldn't dare meddle with it casually; mishandling could pose a mortal danger.

After all, the old ancestor's lifespan is nearing its end; the deathly energy within his body could very well trigger an anomaly in the tribulation.

After all, the Ancestor's lifespan is nearing its end; the deathly qi within him could very well trigger an anomaly in the Lightning Tribulation.

Thinking this, they increasingly feel they must cling tightly to Qin Yu's thigh.

Thinking of this, they feel ever more strongly that they must cling to Qin Yu's thigh.

This is the legendary forbidden tribulation spirit; merely because of Qin Yu's face, it is willing to reside in the Xuan Yang Sect to help them break through to the Venerable Realm.

This is the legendary forbidden Lightning Tribulation Spirit—yet, for Qin Yu's sake, he actually agreed to reside in the Profound Yang Sect to help them break through to the Venerable Realm.

If this were spoken aloud, probably no one would dare believe it.

If this were spread, probably no one would dare believe it.

Even those ancient holy lands and their lineages could not achieve this!

Even those ancient holy lands and their lineages couldn't achieve this!

Lin Wu Ren now fully understands.

Lin Wu Ren now fully understands.

It turns out that I myself am the clown.

It turns out I'm the clown.

My junior brothers and master ancestor all know that my ability to pass the Venerable Tribulation was due to someone helping from behind.

My junior brothers and the ancestral master all know that my passing the Venerable Tribulation was thanks to someone helping from behind.

Thinking of this, he was so embarrassed he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Just then, Ancestor Yangtian sensed that outside Leize Guangchang, more than ten auras were already approaching this side.

These were all elders of the Xuanyang Sect, come to congratulate Lin Wu Ren on breaking through to the Venerable realm.

After all, the internal situation of the Xuanyang Sect was about to undergo an earth-shaking change.

Ancestor Yangtian himself usually does not get involved in affairs, and Lin Wu Ren had just broken through to the Venerable realm, undoubtedly becoming the object everyone rushed to approach.

Even some who harbored designs on the position of junior sect leader were also itching to act.

Thus, Ancestor Yangtian said: "Sir, we had better leave this place first; there are too many people and mixed eyes here."

Your identity is special, Sir; it's not suitable for people to discover you.

Niepan Jie Ling listened, then gave a slight nod.

If Thunder Dao were to find out that I have close dealings with human cultivators, that would be troublesome.

He glanced at Qin Yu beside him, secretly thinking: "The young master has not yet grown up; for now, let's just endure that Thunder Dao fellow for a while."

Next, he spoke: "Exactly what I had in mind; young master, please go first."

Speaking, he extended his right hand, gesturing for Qin Yu to board the flying vessel first, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Seeing this, Wu Lao and the others couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, wondering just what identity this Qin Yu actually has.

Even the spirit of the forbidden thunder tribulation treats him with such utmost respect.

"No, we must quickly investigate the Xuanyang Sect thoroughly to see if anyone has offended the junior uncle."

"We absolutely cannot let such people remain alive in the world!"

In the depths of Yang Hao's eyes, a flash of resolute light passed.

In his view, the entire Xuanyang Sect cannot have anyone who conflicts with the junior uncle.

If it weren't for the matter concerning Dongfang Yuan already being resolved, Yang Hao would now want to directly take action and suppress the lineage of the Grand Elder.

However, we must still warn them; fighting is allowed, but we absolutely cannot implicate the junior uncle again.

Otherwise, no matter who it is, if they come, they must die!

This will also become a consensus among these high-level members of the Xuanyang Sect!

Qin Yu rubbed his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed. After all, among those present, one was his own master, and another part were elders who had helped him.

Including Lin Wu Ren, who, back when he was an outer disciple of the sect, also righteously intervened to help him resolve many troubles.

Afterward, the group boarded the flying vessel.

Only Lin Wu Ren remained behind, for he had just broken through to the Venerable realm and needed to meet with these elders to stabilize the internal situation of the Xuanyang Sect.

Buzz—buzz—buzz!

Beams of dazzling divine light crisscrossed and fell upon Leize Guangchang.

Numerous elders were excited at this moment, their gazes all fixed on Lin Wu Ren.

A Venerable, truly a Venerable!!!

It had been a full five thousand years since the Xuanyang Sect last saw a Venerable.

Now, hope has ignited anew in everyone's hearts.

They all spoke up, saying: "Congratulations, Elder Lin, on successfully entering the Venerable realm and continuing the invincible legend!"

"Even when five peak grandmasters besieged him simultaneously, Elder Lin emerged unscathed and smoothly passed the Venerable tribulation; this will become another fine tale, spreading throughout Canglan Yu!"

However, among them, a few elders had a different gleam in the depths of their eyes.

They were thinking that whoever could win Lin Wu Ren's support would basically secure the position of junior sect leader.

At this moment, an old man in white robes descended slowly, his face bearing a peaceful smile: "Congratulations, junior brother."

Lin Wu Ren hastily returned the salute: "Greetings, Senior Brother; it's been years, and your bearing remains as splendid as ever."

This Grand Elder holds an extremely high status within the Xuanyang Sect.

Back then, he was indeed the true transmission Senior Brother.

However, he had once been trapped in a secret realm for a hundred years.

Precisely for this reason, the position of junior sect leader fell to Yang Hao.

Although Lin Wu Ren is very strong, he has no interest in these power struggles and is wholly devoted to the martial path.

After the Grand Elder emerged from the secret realm, he has always resented the fact that the position of junior sect leader went elsewhere.

But Yang Hao is, after all, his own junior brother; their relationship is not bad, so he could only sigh helplessly in the end.

But just then, he took on a disciple with decent talent, Dongfang Yuan.

He then thought of supporting Dongfang Yuan's rise, which would also fulfill his own long-held wish.

Seeing this, the Grand Elder directly sent a mental message: "Junior brother, you are also aware of the current situation of the Xuanyang Sect."

The experienced and the newcomers are not succeeding each other.

We old-timers cannot break through to the Venerable realm, so we cannot relieve the ancestor's worries.

But my disciple Dongfang Yuan possesses extraordinary talent, with upper-middle earth-grade aptitude and transcendent comprehension; he is absolutely capable of shouldering great responsibility.

Among the younger generation of the Xuanyang Sect today, aside from my disciple, no one can assume the position of junior sect leader.

I hope you, junior brother, will support him and help him rise.

If there is no strong leader, the Xuanyang Sect will only continue to decline.

Senior brother, I am doing this solely for the sake of the sect.

Lin Wu Ren listened, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

He had also heard of Dongfang Yuan; this kid indeed has good talent, also possesses leadership bearing, and his strength is not weak.

In this generation, he counts as a top-tier talent and can indeed shoulder some responsibility.

But this depends on who you compare him with.

His own niece Lin Xue, in terms of talent alone, slightly surpasses Dongfang Yuan.

What's more, there is also a Junior Martial Uncle Qin Yu now!

This Qin Yu, in just a few days, jumped from Body Tempering Third Layer to Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer.

Moreover, there is also a Forbidden Thunder Tribulation Spirit behind him, whose identity is mysterious and unfathomable.

When he was at Foundation Establishment Realm Third Layer, he even charged straight through the outskirts of Leize in one go!

This is far more formidable than I was back then!

That Dongfang Yuan brat isn't even fit to carry Junior Martial Uncle Qin Yu's shoes!

Then Lin Wu Ren waved his hand: 'Senior Brother, your words are a bit over the top.'

As for the position of Junior Sect Leader, let's discuss it further.

Besides, I'm going into seclusion now; I don't want to hear anything else.

Having said that, Lin Wu Ren strode off with his hands behind his back toward XuanYang Peak.

He felt these people were simply wasting his time.

Now he just wants to get on good terms with the Tribulation Spirit and deepen their relationship.

What if, after another few thousand years, I need to break through to the next realm again?

By then, I'll definitely need to ask for help.

Moreover, if it weren't for Junior Martial Uncle being here, I would have already had my soul scattered.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder's face darkened slightly.

He felt his disciple was absolutely the most suitable candidate for Junior Sect Leader.

But Lin Wu Ren seemed to disagree.

A surge of anger rose unbidden in his heart.

The elder who supported Li Xuan also let out a faint sigh.

"Although we failed to win over Elder Lin, the Grand Elder's side also seems unsuccessful."

"There's still a chance!"

"As long as Li Xuan performs well in this expedition to the ancient ruins, there's still a turnaround possible!"

Afterward, everyone exchanged glances, and their fighting spirit reignited.

In their view, Dongfang Yuan's talent is insufficient; as long as Lin Xue doesn't join the struggle, the situation ahead remains uncertain.

If the person they support becomes Junior Sect Leader, they'll have the merit of following the dragon.

By then, they could wield power in the XuanYang Sect and gain a larger share of resources.

But what they don't know is that the position of Junior Sect Leader has already been decided internally.