Chapter 142: Honorary Elder, Outrageous Operation

Imperial God Sect?

Hearing Jiang Taomu's words, Lin Yang's heart stirred slightly, and his face showed a hint of shock.

No wonder the system's earlier entry showed Jiang Taomu holding high status and power; it turns out he is actually the Patriarch of the Imperial God Sect.

You should know that the Imperial God Sect, in the Mysterious Yellow Continent, is one of the five supreme sect powers of Central Province, and can be called a colossal force in that realm.

At the same time, the Imperial God Sect, Heaven Sword Sect, Great Dao Sect, Profound Ice Sect, and Illusory Moon Sect are together known as the Five Supreme Sects of Central Province.

Together they control the various resources and spheres of influence of the Mysterious Yellow Continent.

Regions such as Azure Province and Hundred Flowers Valley all lie under the protection of these five powers.

Each year they must pay tribute to them to maintain their own peace and stability.

And the system's task for Lin Yang is to dominate the Mysterious Yellow Continent and become its lord.

To accomplish this task, the Five Great Sects are undoubtedly towering obstacles before him that must be overcome.

However, at this moment.

The Patriarch of the Imperial God Sect actually proposed to become my disciple—how could this not be utterly surprising?

However.

But what Lin Yang thought was not so.

Taking Jiang Taomu as a disciple would indeed reduce one hostile sect in the campaign to dominate the Mysterious Yellow Continent.

But if we aim to dominate, we must subdue them all; only then is the domination pure and direct.

Thus.

He shook his head, his expression firm, and said, 'I have nothing to teach you; I will not agree to taking you as a disciple.'

'As for your desire to fish, drink tea, and soak in hot springs, I can also allow you to stay a few more days at Heavenly Dao Peak.'

After all, this old man frankly told him his purpose and background, without any deceit.

He is not an unreasonable person; for every foot of respect shown, he returns a zhang.

Furthermore.

Lin Yang continued, 'Moreover, we might become enemies in the future, who knows.'

Jiang Taomu heard this, his expression slightly stunned, then he forced a smile and asked, 'You mean the Imperial God Sect will become an obstacle to your domination of Central Province, right?'

He also understood that someone as extraordinarily talented as Lin Yang would never be content to stay in a corner; he would certainly venture into Central Province.

Lin Yang did not hide it either, frankly admitting, 'Indeed, I plan to bring the entire Mysterious Yellow Continent under my command.'

Regarding Lin Yang's ambitious aspirations, Jiang Taomu did not show excessive surprise.

It seemed as if all this was within his expectations.

He fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, 'Since accepting you as a disciple won't work, perhaps hear me out.'

'I see that on Heavenly Dao Peak you seem to lack an Elder position; how about I serve as an Honorary Elder?'

Lin Yang heard this and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Heavenly Dao Peak indeed currently lacks an Elder.

If Jiang Taomu were to become an Elder of Heavenly Dao Peak, his strength and experience would be quite fitting.

However, this person is ultimately the Patriarch of the Imperial God Sect.

If we let him become an Elder of Heavenly Dao Peak, would the Imperial God Sect agree?

The Imperial God Sect's disciples would surely rise up against the Azure Cloud Sect.

So, while this sounds good in theory, it would not work in practice.

Seeing Lin Yang's hesitant expression, Jiang Taomu knew there might be a chance, and he pressed on, 'Lin Yang, your divine powers are vast; I have deeply felt this over time.'

'I also know that if the Imperial God Sect were to oppose you, even with all our strength we would likely be unable to withstand your edge.'

'These days, the other four great sects of Central Province are growing stronger, while my Imperial God Sect has fallen to the rear, often suffering their suppression and targeting; the Imperial God Sect also longs to find a way to break and be reborn.'

Having said that,

Jiang Taomu then, with a thud, dropped to both knees before Lin Yang, speaking earnestly.

'Lin Yang, the Imperial God Sect, from top to bottom, wishes to sincerely submit to Heavenly Dao Peak, obeying the orders of Peak Master Lin, to go through fire and water, sparing no effort!'

Lin Yang, seeing this, couldn't help but be startled, and secretly pondered.

'The Imperial God Sect joining Heavenly Dao Peak? This is a scenario he had never imagined.'

Jiang Taomu lifted his head, his gaze firm on Lin Yang, and said again, 'Please, Peak Master Lin, do not hesitate.'

'From now on, I will take the position of Honorary Elder of Heavenly Dao Peak, and the Imperial God Sect will also become part of Heavenly Dao Peak.'

'In the future, whether expanding territory or attacking in all directions, we will follow the command of Peak Master Lin as our guide.'

'I and the Imperial God Sect will exert our utmost effort, charging forward!'

Just as he said, although the Imperial God Sect is one of the Five Supreme Powers of Central Province, after the Great Dao Sect obtained the Protecting Sect Grand Formation, its overall strength once surpassed that of the Imperial God Sect.

Thus, the Imperial God Sect became the lowest among the Five Great Sects.

The other four sects faintly harbor the intention of swallowing the Imperial God Sect.

If the Imperial God Sect cannot find a chance to break and be reborn, it may truly be gradually consumed.

And Lin Yang, young and capable, possesses terrifying power, has heavenly means behind him, and harbors grand ambitions; he believes that in the future, this person will surely rise to prominence and stand at the pinnacle of this continent.

If the Imperial God Sect follows him, it might even enjoy another spring.

'Please, Peak Master Lin, accept the Imperial God Sect.'

Jiang Taomu's voice rang out loudly as he spoke again with conviction.

Lin Yang stroked his chin, weighing the pros and cons.

And just at that moment.

Suddenly, a system notification sounded in his mind.

【Ding dong!】

【Please host, accept Jiang Taomu's surrender; in that case, the host's mission to dominate the Mysterious Yellow Continent makes stage progress, and after the acceptance is complete, the system will reward the host with one upgrade card.】

"Upgrade card?"

Upon hearing the system's prompt, Lin Yang couldn't help but feel delighted.

Then,

In his mind, a usage introduction for the upgrade card appeared.

Upgrade card, as the name suggests, is a card used for upgrading, but it is limited to use on spirit beasts or spirit pets, and puppet objects, such as Little Black.

After using the upgrade card, the user's strength can be greatly increased; the extent depends on the user's fortune.

After understanding the system's crazy introduction, Lin Yang realized that this upgrade card was practically tailor-made for Little Black.

However, this is fine; Little Black is his puppet, obeying his commands completely and absolutely.

Even if he becomes stronger, he cannot rebel against him.

And the stronger Little Black is, the more things he can solve for himself, and the more things he can accomplish.

"System, claim the upgrade card." Lin Yang immediately responded.

【Okay, it's already stored in the host's backpack.】

Lin Yang glanced and indeed found something similar to a playing card lying in his backpack.

He plans to find a time to use it on Little Black.

Immediately, he no longer dwelled on the upgrade card matter, but turned to Jiang Taomu and said.

"Since you sincerely want me to accept you, then let's make a Heavenly Dao oath."

Here it's not like Blue Star, where you can lie with a whole set of lies; if anyone dares to make a Heavenly Dao oath and then lie, that would be inviting heavenly thunderbolts.

Therefore, here we maintain trust between people.

It just depends on whether the other party dares to make a Heavenly Dao oath.

Jiang Taomu almost without any hesitation made a Heavenly Dao oath.

The matter proceeded extremely smoothly.

Lin Yang also gazed into the distance; it seems his plan to dominate the Mysterious Yellow Continent is also time to put on the agenda.

Of course.

This first step, naturally, is still the Qingzhou Grand Competition....