75: Launching an attack to seize the ship, the territory is beginning to emerge.

The news that Lin Yang had been established as the Young Lord and the existence of the ancient starship swept across the entire Qingzhou like a whirlwind, causing surrounding factions to discuss heatedly and make their own calculations. Inside the Star Moon Sect, after the initial shock and excitement, the atmosphere gradually became subtle.

The people aligned with the Grand Elder became increasingly active. Although there were no overt movements, the signs of private coordination and secret maneuvering could not be hidden from those who paid attention.

Several days later, the Sect Master once again convened a core meeting to discuss the allocation of slots and preparation matters for the "Trial of the Heavens." Lin Yang, as the Young Lord, was naturally among those present.

The beginning of the meeting was relatively normal. But when the discussion turned to the need to centralize resources for the trial Disciples' preparation, the Grand Elder suddenly cleared his throat and stood up.

"Sect Master, Elders," he faced the crowd, his expression clearly troubled. "The Trial of the Heavens is of great importance, and centralizing resources is necessary. However, I believe there is one matter right now that is even more critical than the trial preparations, one that concerns the very Foundation of our Star Moon Sect's life and death!"

The Sect Master frowned slightly: "What matter does the Grand Elder speak of?"

The Grand Elder turned, his gaze fixed directly on Lin Yang, and his tone suddenly became sharp: "It is the ancient starship controlled by Young Lord Lin Yang!"

Silence immediately fell over the hall, and all eyes focused on them.

Lin Yang slightly raised his eyelids, his expression unchanged, quietly waiting for the rest of the speech.

"This starship possesses infinite power, but precisely because its power is too immense, it has attracted the covetous gaze of powerful enemies from all directions!" The Grand Elder's voice was impassioned. "Although our Star Moon Sect is strong, possessing such a treasure invites disaster! Outside the Sect, who knows how many pairs of eyes are fixed upon us? The Misty Immortal Palace, the Xuantian Sword Sect, and even more distant powers are probably ready to make their move! This starship hanging above our Sect is not a protective Sharp Weapon; instead, it is a death warrant!"

He paused, looked around at everyone, and continued: "Furthermore, such a vital artifact concerns the rise and fall of the Sect's Luck and should be jointly managed by the Sect to ensure stability. How can one person monopolize it? Even if Lin Yang is the Young Lord, he is still young and his cultivation is shallow. If he encounters a powerful enemy, can he hold onto this starship? If it brings catastrophic destruction upon our Sect because of him, regret will be too late!"

His words were high-sounding and hit the crucial points. Many neutral Elders in the hall couldn't help but look thoughtful, feeling that there was some truth to what he said.

"Therefore," the Grand Elder revealed his true intent, solemnly cupping his hands toward the Sect Master, "for the sake of the Sect's eternal Foundation, I earnestly request that the Sect Master order Young Lord Lin Yang to hand over this starship to the Sect, to be jointly managed and refined by the Council of Elders! Only in this way can we gather the strength of the entire Sect to protect it, and prevent the entire Sect from being implicated by the failure of one person!"

When his voice fell, the great hall was so silent you could hear a pin drop. Countless eyes turned toward Lin Yang, watching how he would respond.

The Sect Master's expression was calm; he did not immediately state his position but looked at Lin Yang: "Young Lord, what is your opinion?"

Lin Yang slowly stood up, meeting the Grand Elder's gaze calmly, his voice clear and firm: "Grand Elder's words are erroneous."

"Oh? Where are they erroneous?" the Grand Elder sneered.

"First, the starship has recognized me as its master; no one else can operate it. Handing it over to the Sect would be equivalent to turning it into a pile of scrap iron. How could it protect the Sect then?" Lin Yang's tone was indifferent, yet carried undeniable confidence. "Second, the source of disaster has never been the treasure itself, but the strength of the holder. Since I obtained this starship, I possess the ability to protect it. If we tie our own hands and hide away a vital artifact merely out of fear of covetousness, wouldn't that be giving up eating for fear of choking? When did the Star Moon Sect become so cowardly?"

"Arrogance!" the Grand Elder shouted sternly. "You are merely in the Xiantian Realm! Even if you have a massive Opportunity, how can you contend against those mighty figures in the Spirit Sea Realm or even higher levels? The ability to protect it? By yourself?!"

"Whether it is arrogance or not is not decided by a battle of words." Lin Yang's gaze gradually turned cold. "The Grand Elder claims repeatedly that this is for the Sect, but in reality, he is merely coveting the power of the starship and wants to seize it for himself. Why speak with such high-sounding pretexts?"

"You!" Having his thoughts directly exposed, the Grand Elder's face instantly turned ashen. A powerful Spiritual Pressure involuntarily spread out, pressing down on Lin Yang like a towering mountain. "You yellow-mouthed brat! How dare you slander an Elder like this! Today, I shall discipline you properly on behalf of the Sect Master!"

The imposing pressure of the Minor Accomplishment of Spirit Sea Realm was released without reservation. Many Disciples with lower cultivation in the hall immediately found it difficult to breathe, their faces turning pale.

The Sect Master frowned, about to step forward and stop him.

Yet, Lin Yang, facing this immense pressure, stood proudly, advancing instead of retreating! The chaos star core within him suddenly accelerated its operation, and the silver-white and pale-gold liquid True Essence surged forth.

The next moment, a strange and vast Force Field suddenly spread out, centered on Lin Yang!

This Force Field was invisible and intangible, yet it seemed to form a world of its own. Gray-gold Chaos Qi flowed within it, containing the ancient profound meaning of devouring, evolution, and suppressing everything. The Spirit Sea Realm pressure exerted by the Grand Elder crashed into this Force Field, yet it was like a clay ox entering the sea, quickly being broken down, devoured, and rendered invisible!

Although the range of this Force Field was only three feet, slightly blurry, and extremely unstable, and Lin Yang's body swayed slightly, his face also paled a little, clearly indicating that he was barely managing to sustain it.

But—it had truly and effectively blocked the imposing pressure of the Minor Accomplishment of Spirit Sea Realm!

"This is... a Domain Prototype?!" An experienced Elder cried out in alarm, his face filled with shock!

Someone in the Xiantian Realm can actually condense a Domain Prototype?! This was simply unheard of! The Domain—that was a power that only Spirit Sea Realm experts could begin to approach and attempt to condense! Just how terrifying were this child's talent and Foundation?

The Grand Elder's pupils suddenly constricted, his face filled with disbelief. His imposing pressure was actually blocked by a junior in the Xiantian Realm?!

Lin Yang took a deep breath, forcefully stabilizing the blurry Chaos Domain surrounding him. His gaze shot toward the Grand Elder like cold lightning, and his voice, though slightly deep due to the massive consumption, was authoritative:

"Now, does the Grand Elder still believe Lin Yang... is unqualified to protect this starship?"

The entire hall was silent.

Everyone was thoroughly shaken by this unbelievable scene.

An unprecedented sharp light burst forth in the Sect Master's eyes. Looking at the faintly visible Chaos Domain surrounding Lin Yang, the last trace of doubt in his heart completely vanished, replaced by immense gratification and resolve.

He slowly stood up, his voice majestic, resounding through the great hall: "This matter requires no further discussion! Since the starship has recognized Lin Yang as its master, he shall have full control! No one is allowed to bring up the matter of handing it over again!"

The Grand Elder's face alternated between red and white. Stunned into silence by the impact of the Chaos Domain Prototype and the Sect Master's decisive ruling, he could only clench his fists tightly, his fingernails nearly digging into his palms.

He stared intensely at Lin Yang, the last pretense in his eyes completely dissolving into cold resentment and killing intent.

Lin Yang met his gaze without fear, the Chaos Domain surrounding him, though weak, stubbornly refused to disperse.

The conflict had been completely brought into the open.