107: Are you brave enough?

"These matters, Elders, you can discuss them among yourselves," the Sect Leader, who had been lost in thought for a long time, finally spoke.

This was a young man with a delicate and handsome appearance, his long hair tied up with a wooden hairpin, wearing an ordinary green robe, and black boots with white soles. Aside from his outstanding appearance, there was nothing else that fit the Sect Leader's identity.

Even his appearance didn't quite fit; the Sect Leaders of other Sects were not this young.

With his words finished, this Young Sect Leader didn't care if the Elders still had matters to discuss, and in a flash, he was gone.

The Elders were used to it. For this Sect Leader who rarely left his dwelling, being able to sit here for a short while was already giving Third Elder a lot of Face.

Above the Void, the delicate and handsome Young Sect Leader silently appeared and then silently disappeared. Just before disappearing, he took another look at Lu Chen, who was mingling with the Peak Lords, Elders, and True Disciples.

'He's so well-liked, it would be great if he became the Sect Leader!'

I really want to ditch this and run away, find a deserted place, and just cultivate, cultivate, cultivate...

As for things like the Qing Ming Great Cleansing approaching, or the remnants of the Ancient Demon Realm stirring restlessly, or the remnants of the Twelve Phase Sect trying to cause trouble again, and so on, whenever an Elder mentioned these things to him, this Young Sect Leader felt his head ache!

He really disliked trouble and was even more afraid of trouble finding him, so as the Sect Leader, he generally didn't handle matters, only wanting to cultivate quietly. But if some blind fool really jumped on the Dongming Sect, this Young Sect Leader had only one requirement.

Find them, cut them all down, leave none behind!

This kind of trouble, once is enough, there must not be a second or third time.

'His Divine Soul is so powerful, his True Intent comprehension is probably close to breaking through to the ninth layer, and he has hope of condensing a Yang God!'

It is truly surprising that such a person would actually appear in a gradually declining Azure Underworld.

How about, let him be the Sect Leader then!

I can be a hands-off manager, hide in the back mountain, and instantly have peace and quiet.

This Young Sect Leader was quite looking forward to the day Lu Chen became a True Disciple, and even more so, the day he could shoulder the entire Dongming Sect and ascend to the position of Sect Leader.

He believed this day wouldn't make him wait too long. The other Elders couldn't see clearly, but as a Heavenly Pride who came from the Dongming Sect's Ancestral Land deep in the Starry Sky, which is that Void Immortal Sect, this Young Sect Leader could see clearly.

Lu Chen's foundation was too good. His True Intent comprehension was Advanced, he cultivated both Qi Refinement and Body Refinement, and especially his Body Refinement cultivation had already entered the Dao Embryo Realm.

The key is, it's said that Lu Chen only entered the Sect about a year ago. Such achievements made this Sect Leader feel a bit confused just by looking.

If it weren't for the fact that he disliked trouble, he would have wanted to take Lu Chen as a True Disciple.

At sunset, at the peak of Doujian Peak, Third Elder, as well as Lu Chen, Zhou Jiqing, Zhang Bihai, and another True Disciple, Shi Wenlan, gathered. Even the other three registered Disciples were excluded.

"Since you have entered my tutelage, I will properly explain the responsibilities and benefits within," Third Elder spoke unhurriedly, explaining them one by one.

For True Disciples like them, they also had the right to mobilize the Disciples of Doujian Peak and could receive five hundred Merit Points each month, which was enough for daily cultivation.

Furthermore, after their status and position were elevated, the good things they could access would also increase.

For example, if they wanted to exchange for Medicinal Pills, in the future they wouldn't need to go to the Internal Affairs Hall anymore. They could go directly to Danxia Peak and could even make requests, asking the Elders of Danxia Peak to help refine them.

If they wanted magical treasures, they could also go directly to Zhubing Peak and ask the Elders of Zhubing Peak to customize them. If they had enough Merit Points, they could even ask the Peak Lord of Zhubing Peak, Fourth Elder, to personally take action.

If they wanted cultivation methods or Spells, they also wouldn't need to go to the Wan Fa Pavilion anymore. Instead, they could go directly to Wudao Peak, where there were the newly created Spells and also profound inheritances that most Disciples of Dongming Sect couldn't see, far surpassing the Wan Fa Pavilion.

If they wanted to earn Merit Points, they also wouldn't need to go to the Internal Affairs Hall anymore. They could go directly to Feilai Peak; that was where the Sect's core information was located. Not only would they know more secrets, the enemies they would need to Face would also become increasingly difficult to deal with. All of them were Dao Infant Realm powerhouses who dominated a region, and even beings like Yin Gods and Yang Gods were not lacking.

Finally, Third Elder took out two Jade Slips and handed them to Lu Chen and Zhou Jiqing respectively. These were Third Elder's insights from over a thousand years of cultivation, extremely precious and encompassing a wide range. While reading them wouldn't instantly give them Third Elder's over a thousand years of cultivation experience and insights.

But as long as they carefully studied and thoroughly understood them, avoiding several hundred years of detours, it would definitely not be an exaggeration.

"If you have any doubts in your future cultivation, you can all come and ask me," Third Elder waved his hand, "Go back to your residences and cultivate! Lu Chen, stay."

Zhang Bihai, Zhou Jiqing, and Shi Wenlan bowed and withdrew. When they finally looked at Lu Chen, their eyes carried a hint of envy.

Leaving Lu Chen alone, it was obvious there would be benefits.

"A Yin Spirit Realm Monster Corpse, and the five Dao Infant Realm Monster Corpses you were short last time, take them!" Third Elder casually tossed over a qiankun bag, which instantly made Lu Chen's eyes brighten tenfold.

Yin Spirit Realm, one Divine Travel Dao Soldier, done!

'This Master of mine is truly remarkable. He said he'd get a Yin Spirit Realm Monster Corpse, and he cut down a Yin Spirit Realm Monster Corpse without any hesitation.'

Moreover, these were almost all given by his Master, Third Elder, for free. The twenty-five Dao Infant Realm Monster Corpses from last time were also like this. Although it was a bet, in reality, Third Elder didn't get any benefit from Lu Chen...

Hmm, I almost forgot, although my Master didn't get any benefit from me, in the blink of an eye, he tricked Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Sixth Elder and made a small profit of thirty thousand Merit Points.

In short, Lu Chen had a scale in his heart. Regarding right and wrong, good and bad, he knew it clearly. He just didn't need to say it out loud or mention it often.

"Thank you, Master, for the generous gift," Lu Chen hurriedly bowed and received it.

Third Elder waved his hand, then suddenly asked solemnly, "A month from now, the Sect has something to entrust to you. Give me a clear answer, are you bold enough?"

Lu Chen cautiously probed, "How bold is considered bold? It's not like I need to poke a hole in the Azure Underworld's sky, right?"

Third Elder grinned, "You don't have the ability to poke a hole in the Azure Underworld's sky, but within the Southern Chu Kingdom, you need to be bold enough."

Lu Chen: "What's the plan?"

Third Elder laughed, "Some people think that our Dongming Sect, this powerful dragon from deep within the universe starry sky, is too low-key and want to jump up and cause trouble. What you need to do is simple. Before these guys cause trouble, feel free to be arrogant and overbearing.

"Don't care if it's the Southern Chu Kingdom's Royal Family or the other two major hegemonic Sects, whether it's the Flying Immortal Sect or the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven. If they dare to be dishonest in front of our Dongming Sect, you must teach them to be honest."

"A great Sect has the demeanor of a great Sect, it's not something any Tom, Dick, or Harry can compare to. If anyone dares to provoke us, whether you cripple them or kill them, just follow your heart and don't worry about any bullshit threats or remarks. Whoever dares to threaten, hit them. If you can't beat them, your Master will step in. After your Master, there's the Sect Leader, and even more so, the Ancestral Land deep within the universe starry sky is there."

"Therefore, my good Disciple, is your boldness enough?"

'What... what major event happened again?'

'In Third Elder's words, there's killing intent!'

Lu Chen was a bit confused. Since he started cultivating, he had only killed demons and rarely killed people. But this time, his Master, Third Elder, was practically telling him directly.

Kill, kill boldly and without worry!

Whoever dares to jump, kill!

No matter who it is, they can all be killed. Even the South Chu Royal Family can be killed!

Does that mean if the Chu Emperor of South Chu dares to jump, he can also be killed?

Making South Chu directly change Chu Emperors, or even changing dynasties?!

The cultivation world is indeed the most cruel!

Lu Chen couldn't feel it within the Dongming Sect. It was because the Dongming Sect was strong enough and also because the Dongming Sect had backing, that he could cultivate peacefully under the Dongming Sect's protection, and even many resources were readily available.

But even those Medicinal Pills he looked down upon, once placed outside, would be top-grade treasured medicines that rogue cultivators would fight tooth and nail for but couldn't get, and inheritances of Spells were even more so.

So, getting back to the point, is Lu Chen's boldness great?

Let's just say this!

If the benefits are sufficient, he would even dare to kill the Chu Emperor of South Chu. Anyway, he doesn't need to do it himself; everything is handled by the Dao Soldiers.

Therefore, don't ask if he dares, just ask...

Add money!

But it's not good to say this directly to Third Elder. After all, the Sect has given him a lot of resources to help him cultivate, so it's generally not good to keep talking about 'money'; it's vulgar.

If you want more money, you can't just say 'add money'.

After pondering for a long while, Lu Chen finally spoke, "Whether this Disciple is bold or not actually depends on the extent of the Sect's support. If I receive the Sect's full support, this Disciple is absolutely confident that below the Yang Spirit Realm, whoever comes will die."

'Below the Yang Spirit Realm, whoever comes will die?'

You brat, you're talking big, aren't you!

Third Elder's heart skipped a beat, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

He knew Lu Chen's character. When others talked about their strength, they often exaggerated, but this kid was a freak. If he had ten parts of strength, he would absolutely not tell you he had ten parts. What you could get out of his mouth at most would be around five parts.

Now that Lu Chen dared to say, with such arrogant words, that if he received the Sect's full support, below the Yang Spirit Realm, whoever comes will die, then Lu Chen could definitely do it.

Perhaps even if a Yang God came, they would die; it's just that Lu Chen held back and didn't say it!

'Good heavens, this Master is only a Yang God now, don't tell me you can really kill a Yang God?!'

It can't be, it can't be, how long has this kid been cultivating!

Moreover, the premise is that the Sect gives him full support, and he hasn't been given it yet!

But to be fair, if Lu Chen really has such ability, then during this Qing Ming Great Cleansing, within the Southern Chu Kingdom, the Dongming Sect will definitely become a dominant force. Just thinking about it makes Third Elder feel his blood surge!

Pausing for a moment, Third Elder hesitated and said, "Disciple, this 'whoever comes will die' you mentioned, to what extent does the Sect need to support you?"

Lu Chen thought for a moment, held up four fingers, and after hesitating for a bit, he put one down: "Three Yang Spirit Realm Grand Demons."

Third Elder's mind went blank for a moment.

What is this kid talking about?

Three Yang Spirit Great Demons?

How many Yang Gods does Dongming Sect have? On the surface, there's only Grand Elder. Even if you add Third Elder, and Second Elder who might have achieved Yang God, there are only three Yang Gods.

You brat, the moment you open your mouth you want three Yang Spirit Great Demons, why don't you just take us Elders and refine us into Puppets?

However, on second thought, if that unfathomable Young Sect Leader is willing to act, or if those Supreme Elders who live in seclusion and whose whereabouts within the Sect are unknown are willing to act, three Yang Spirit Great Demons is actually not impossible!

But with the Sect Leader's nature of not leaving his dwelling even if killed, asking him to go out and kill demons is mostly out of the question.

Those Supreme Elders are even more elusive, like dragons seen only by their heads but not tails. Heaven knows if they are currently in the Azure Underworld or in that Void Immortal Sect deep within the universe starry sky.

"Can't you ask for something else?" Third Elder pondered for a long while and finally couldn't help but say.

There are many, many resources that can increase strength, why must you insist on Monster Corpses?

"Heaven and earth born spiritual embryos are also fine," Lu Chen replied while thinking.

Even heaven and earth born spiritual embryos used to nurture Dao Soldiers would have even more astonishing effects.

'Heaven and earth born spiritual embryos? You're talking about the Sacred Spirit Race, right?!' Third Elder's mouth twitched violently for a moment. They are born of heaven and earth, and upon birth, they are beings standing at the very peak of the universe starry sky. Who would dare to touch them?

Thus, Third Elder spoke lightly, "Let's talk about Monster Corpses instead!"

"Actually, divine objects that inherently possess Dao charm and power are also acceptable," Lu Chen didn't give up.

But Third Elder had given up. Do you even hear what you're saying?

Divine objects that inherently possess Dao charm and power?

Those are Immortal materials for refining Immortal Artifacts. Whenever they appear, the entire universe starry sky would erupt into earth-shattering battles, and perhaps even Immortals would emerge. That kind of thing can be given to you? What are you thinking?

"Suddenly I feel Monster Corpses are also quite good, Disciple! Let's go back to the matter of Monster Corpses instead!" Third Elder rubbed his temples vigorously.

Lu Chen felt quite regretful. Up until now, he could only get Monster Corpses as seeds for Dao Soldiers. As for more Advanced seeds, he had never seen any. He was originally thinking if Third Elder could let him broaden his horizons, who knew that Third Elder got a headache as soon as he heard it, guessing they were treasures that were very difficult to obtain.

"Yang Spirit Great Demons are not possible, then thirty Yin Spirit Realm Grand Demons will also do," Lu Chen lowered his standard again.

'Thirty Yin Spirit Grand Demons!' Third Elder inexplicably felt an impulse to hit Lu Chen with a hammer. Although with Third Elder's Yang Spirit Realm strength, killing Yin Spirit Grand Demons was not difficult, but Yin Spirit Realm Grand Demons were hard to find, and Yin Spirit Realm Grand Demons without the protection of stronger beings behind them were even harder to find.

Let alone thirty, even three is difficult.

Previously, in order to fulfill his promise to Lu Chen about that Yin Spirit Realm Grand Demon's Physical Body, Third Elder had a tough fight with a certain Yang Spirit Great Demon, and in the end, he almost couldn't even take away the corpse of that Yin Spirit Realm demon.

"You will definitely get the Physical Body of Yin Spirit Grand Demons, but how many exactly, it's hard to guarantee," Third Elder pondered for a long while, then said, "Also, this Master will tell you the whole story of this matter.

"The place where you and I are located is called the 'Azure Underworld'. This place, a very long time ago, within the universe starry sky, was also among the top. But later it gradually declined. The reason is that the treasures in the Azure Underworld became increasingly scarce, and the resources needed for cultivation also weakened year by year.

"In other words, the Azure Underworld can no longer accommodate more cultivators. Therefore, the 'Qing Ming Great Cleansing' came into being.

"What is the 'Qing Ming Great Cleansing'? This is the most cruel and also the most intense struggle among cultivators in the Azure Underworld. If you win the struggle, you can get more resources and more treasure lands. But once you lose, your Sect will be shattered."

"Of course, these have nothing to do with our Dongming Sect. Even if the Sects in the Azure Underworld fought to the death, they would never dare to drive our Dongming Sect out of the Azure Underworld, much less dare to shatter the Dongming Sect.

"Otherwise, not to mention our Young Sect Leader and those elusive Supreme Elders, just the Ancestral Land deep in the Starry Sky would likely make the entire Azure Underworld turn completely to nothing. Not even an ant would be able to clear its guilt, and all would have to be buried with it."

Although I knew the Dongming Sect had a big backer, Lu Chen hadn't expected that it was so big it could make the entire Azure Underworld be buried with the Dongming Sect.

No wonder, no wonder Third Elder's tone was so arrogant. When talking about the other two major hegemonic Sects in South Chu and the South Chu Royal Family, it was like looking at pathetic little punks!

This, it's truly not Third Elder's fault for being proud and arrogant, but compared to the Dongming Sect with its backing, that South Chu Royal Family and the other two major hegemonic Sects were indeed pathetic little punks!