174: Dull and boring

"How much longer until you can Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?"

Xu Sanyan spoke calmly, and the heavy atmosphere slowly dissipated.

Lin Fan let out a long breath, only then daring to raise his head slightly, "Disciple estimates that in half a year, I can be fully prepared to attempt Foundation Establishment."

Xu Sanyan shook his head upon hearing this. Half a year was too slow. "What else do you lack? Go ask Elder Liu for it. I want you to reach Foundation Establishment within half a month."

Lin Fan was overjoyed, his eyes filled with excitement. "Thank you, Saint! Disciple will certainly do my best!"

"Mm, go."

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan watched his departing figure, stroking his chin. He felt that this person had good Luck, and keeping him nearby might lead to unexpected gains.

The concept of Luck has never been superstition. Though it's intangible and unseen, it undeniably exists.

Previously, in the Soul Realm of Da Gu Mountain, there was also a Cultivation Technique for cultivating Luck called "Calamity Transference and Tribulation Crossing Method," but he had never learned it because it was too difficult to start.

This method could transfer one's misfortune to others, in other words, shift calamities.

Although the Cultivation Technique was powerful, it required a significant number of treasures, many of which he had never even heard of, such as "Heavenly Luck Bell" and "Emperor Cauldron." It also required setting up intricate Formations, which was very troublesome.

"Let's take it one step at a time..."

Xu Sanyan was not in a hurry. He felt his own Luck was quite good. Although he had encountered some crises along the way, he always turned misfortune into good fortune and suffered no significant losses.

Xiang Tan walked gracefully, slowly sitting in Xu Sanyan's embrace. She picked up the teacup from the table, took a small sip, puffed out her cheeks, and leaned in with a beaming smile, puckering her red lips to transfer the tea into his mouth, then playfully sticking out her tongue.

"Little hussy..."

Xu Sanyan flipped over and embraced her. With a flick of his sleeve, the wooden door slammed shut with a "bang," followed by the sound of tearing clothes, accompanied by the girl's soft giggles.

The Saint's life was just so monotonous,

and boring.

...

On the mountain, withered leaves fell from old trees, and birds chirped on the branches. Xu Sanyan reached out and grabbed a bird. The bird flapped its wings in panic, trying to break free, but to no avail.

Xiang Tan quickly walked over. "Senior Brother, the Hall Master has asked you to go to Tongxin Mountain for a meeting."

"Mm." Xu Sanyan released his hand, his gaze following the bird's receding figure.

"Tell them to get ready. We'll be departing in a few days. Have Elder Liu distribute the items."

"Yes." Xiang Tan nodded.

Xu Sanyan floated up and flew directly towards Tongxin Mountain. Along the way, Disciples and Elders alike stopped and cupped their hands in greeting.

Now, in the Tongxin Demon Sect, no one was unaware of Xu Sanyan's great name.

Breaking through two realms in a single day, and taking over the authority of the Chixin Lineage within a month—no Elder or Disciple was unconvinced. His status was comparable to that of a Hall Master.

"Senior Brother Xu, how have you been?"

Before reaching the main hall, a voice came from behind. Xu Sanyan turned to look and saw it was Jiang Qinqin.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister Jiang, on your improved Cultivation." Xu Sanyan could tell at a glance that she had successfully broken through to the Mystic Path Realm.

Jiang Qinqin waved her hands repeatedly. "It's nothing worth mentioning. Compared to Senior Brother, I'm still far behind."

The two chatted along the way and entered the main hall. They saw a plaque hanging above the hall, with four large characters written in a vigorous Dragon and Phoenix style:

"Tongxin Tongde" (United in Heart and Virtue)

Xu Sanyan secretly curled his lips. Recently, he had learned about the origin of the Tongxin Demon Sect. It was formed by the merger of four Sects, with each lineage autonomous and independent.

However, Tongxin Mountain was still the nominal main lineage because the Sect Master had the highest Cultivation.

Inside the main hall, everyone had already arrived. The three Hall Masters sat at the very top, and below them, four people sat in order. Including Xu Sanyan and Jiang Qinqin, there were nine people in total.

It wasn't that Xu Sanyan deliberately put on airs by arriving last, but rather that he received the notification latest, so naturally, he arrived last.

Among the people in the hall, there was one person Xu Sanyan didn't recognize. This person had a middle-aged appearance, peaceful brows, wore a golden robe, and a purple-gold crown on his head, with two strands of hair naturally falling, looking very dashing.

This person should be the previous generation's Saint, Qi Yuanzhu.

"Greetings to the three Hall Masters." Xu Sanyan cupped his hands in salute.

Venerable He Yu looked at Xu Sanyan with appreciation and praised him, "Nephew has managed Red Dragon Mountain in an orderly manner. This old man has heard your name even in Blood Refinement Mountain. Very good."

"Hall Master overpraises."

"Sit."

"Yes."

Mad Daoist took a gulp of wine with hazy eyes, slumping in his chair, as if he had no interest in anything.

Everyone was already accustomed to this.

Xu Sanyan's gaze swept over Tu Wanshan and the others, nodding with a slight smile in greeting.

Qi Yuanzhu, however, was very amiable, responding to Xu Sanyan with a full smile.

Once everyone had arrived, Venerable He Yu spoke first, "I presume everyone has received the news. The Hundred Saints Secret Realm is about to open. This meeting is for this matter."

Xu Sanyan secretly thought, "As expected, my prediction was correct."

Venerable He Yu then briefly explained the Hundred Saints Secret Realm, which was largely similar to what Liu Tang had said.

"The Sect Master is in seclusion, so this time, this old man and Flower Maiden will still lead the team. Senior Brother Mad will remain in the Sect to guard. We will depart in three days and gather at Tongxin Mountain then. Do any of you have any questions?"

Xu Sanyan pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "May I ask, Venerable, is there a limit on the number of people?"

Venerable He Yu shook his head. "No, but don't bring too many. We don't know how long this Secret Realm trip will take, so we need to leave enough personnel to maintain the normal operation of the Sect."

"Yes."

Flower Maiden instructed, "We are all from the same Sect. Once we enter the Secret Realm, we must unite and not fight amongst ourselves. The monks from Tianyi Fumo Temple always look down on us, so we must be careful."

"Hall Master, rest assured."

Qi Liang and the others nodded one after another.

Xu Sanyan twitched his lips, thinking to himself, "We are a Demonic Path Sect. It's uncertain who should be wary of whom. Perhaps those monks are even more nervous."

He knew he wasn't a good person. If a conflict truly arose, let alone outsiders, he wouldn't show mercy even to Disciples of his own Sect.

Tianyi Fumo Temple...

Heh,

Let's see whether the Buddha is more powerful, or if the Demon is superior!

Everyone present had their own thoughts. There was already discord within the Demonic Sect, so asking them to unite was a pipe dream. It would be good enough if they didn't start fighting among themselves first.

"If there are no further questions, then everyone can go back and prepare. Of course, while there are countless treasures in the Secret Realm, the risks are also considerable. If you do not wish to go, you are not forced to." Venerable He Yu said, looking at everyone.

"Disciple wishes to go."

No one chose to withdraw.

"Good, truly worthy of being Disciples of my Saint Sect. Everyone, go back and prepare."

"Yes."

Qi Yuanzhu left first, followed closely by Qi Liang.

Xu Sanyan glanced at Fang Xiang. Fang Xiang forced himself to endure his discomfort, showing a stiff smile. "I hope Senior Brother Xu will take care of me then."

Under the influence of the Demonic Seed, Fang Xiang grew increasingly fearful of Xu Sanyan. His mind involuntarily recalled the scenes of being brutally beaten by him, leading to even greater awe, to the point where he lacked the courage to face him.

Seeing him in this state, Xu Sanyan's lips curved slightly. "It's easy to say."

Although Fang Xiang had also successfully broken through to the Mystic Path Realm, Xu Sanyan's Cultivation was higher, and the suppression of the Demonic Seed not only did not ease but became even stronger.

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