138: Conferring of office—He shall take charge of the Six Ministries!

An expression of disbelief appeared in everyone's eyes.

This guy... this ant of the Martial Immortal Realm!

He actually ascended to the ninetieth step!

What kind of joke is this!!!

Doesn't that mean he can already become a Vice Commander of the Six Departments?

He's only in the Martial Immortal Realm!

Is this child's play?

While everyone was still immersed in the shock caused by Cui Yi,

this twenty-year-old fellow was still moving forward.

Nine more steps ahead was where Lin You was located!

Ninety-one... ninety-two... ninety-three... ninety-eight!

Cui Yi's body was already overwhelmed; finally, both his legs exploded into a bloody mist with a bang.

He swallowed his shattered teeth into his stomach.

Relying on the writhing of his body, he moved forward step by step!

This distance of half a step seemed as vast as a natural chasm.

No matter how hard he struggled, it was as if a hundred thousand mountains were pressing down on him, rendering him unable to move.

Cui Yi looked up, his pupils trembling.

He gazed at that figure seated high upon the throne, close at hand.

A world-shaking power erupted from somewhere.

His head slammed heavily against the step, and using the instantaneous reaction force, he soared into the air!

The ninety-ninth step!

In an instant,

a sound like a watermelon bursting appeared simultaneously.

Cui Yi could no longer withstand the pressure; his head exploded on the spot, and his Divine Soul withered at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Countless pairs of eyes stared fixedly at him.

It's over!

He reached the ninety-ninth step, but he couldn't survive!

He threw away his life just to prove something completely meaningless.

Was it worth it!

Everyone was questioning this in their hearts.

They watched helplessly as Cui Yi's Dao perished.

"How interesting..."

In the Void Realm, Lin You's voice rang out faintly.

He sat upon the throne and lightly flicked his finger.

In an instant, vitality and Spiritual Qi, as vast as mountains and seas, poured into the void.

In just three breaths,

Cui Yi's Physical Body was completely reforged!

One thought for life and death, one thought for gods and demons!

Lin You not only granted him the right to live again but also used the twin heaven-reaching trees as a guide to improve his Aptitude during the body reforging.

Now, he was essentially a living heaven-reaching tree that could walk the world!

In time, he would surely become immortal and indestructible!

Cui Yi woke up within the Chaos; he touched his brand-new body in stunned silence.

His appearance hadn't changed, and his memories hadn't changed.

Only... his Aptitude had changed!

With every breath, Spiritual Qi flowed through him without hindrance!

"This... how is this possible!"

"My body..."

While he was dazed, Lin You's voice rang in his ears.

It seemed to traverse the Two Realms and echo through the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, resonating in everyone's hearts!

"By my decree—"

"Cui Yi, Grand Commander of the Zhu Tian Department!"

"You are rewarded with one Advanced Dao Fruit, thirty million Spirit Stones, and any Star Domain of your choice. You shall lead the Six Departments as the Head of the Six Departments!"

"Additionally, you are appointed as the Vice Alliance Leader of the Baoyou Alliance!"

"I grant you special privileges to the Lin Family's Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land!"

As Lin You's voice fell, Liu Yaowen hurriedly spoke up, acting like a personal guard to spread this decree throughout the Two Realms!

"Lord Lin's conferment!"

"From this day forth, Cui Yi shall lead the Zhu Tian Department and serve as the Head of the Six Departments!"

"He is rewarded with one Advanced Dao Fruit, thirty million Spirit Stones, and any Star Domain of his choice!"

"Additionally, he is appointed as the Vice Alliance Leader of the Baoyou Alliance!"

"He is granted special privileges to the Lin Family's Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land!"

—Boom!!!

This news fell into the deathly silent lake like a heavy bomb.

Millions upon millions of people were all dumbfounded!

They saw Lin You take out a crystal stone and, with a grasp of his palm, an Advanced Dao Fruit flew out from some unknown corner!

The thirty million Spirit Stones filled a Storage Pouch, so dense that one's gaze couldn't even penetrate it!

They were shocked not only by Cui Yi's meteoric rise to stand above millions from then on, but also by Lin You's incredible generosity!

This was an Advanced Dao Fruit!

Just one... was enough to allow someone to grow into an existence at the Quasi-Saint Realm at the very least!

What kind of joke is this!!!

"Holy crap!!"

"He really gave it to him? My god... am I dreaming? This reward is way too damn generous!"

"Thirty million Spirit Stones? My whole Family combined couldn't produce that much, damn!"

"Head of the Six Departments... doesn't that mean he's second only to Boss Lin You from now on?"

Countless Families were in an uproar. Various ancient powers that had been hesitating began to urge their Disciples to leave home as if their lives depended on it.

"Get the hell out there right now! If you don't make a name for yourself, don't come back!"

"Wait? Wait for what the hell!"

"By the time you're ready, the Opportunity will be long gone!"

Some Old Ancestors even used reverse psychology.

"You call yourself a damn Genius?"

"Fine, you insist you are."

"Then prove it to me. My requirements aren't high—just eighty steps on the staircase will do!"

Countless young Geniuses and Prodigies, who were originally treated as treasures by their Families, were instantly dazed.

Was I just sold out like that?

Some didn't understand what an Advanced Dao Fruit was and asked their Old Ancestor curiously.

"Isn't it just an Advanced Dao Fruit?"

"What's the big deal."

"It's just a lot of Spirit Stones..."

As soon as the words left their mouth, they received a solid smack on the forehead.

"What the hell do you know!"

"Hurry up and get the hell out there to seize the Opportunity!"

"If you keep babbling, I'll tie you up and throw you over there myself!"

Within the Divine Thought, countless figures began to rush toward the Heavenly Ladder.

A smile curled at the corner of Lin You's mouth.

Wasn't this exactly what he wanted?

Purpose achieved!

Cui Yi was the best advertisement!

The series of information bombs directly froze Cui Yi in place; he hadn't even reacted to the situation yet.

He saw Liu Yaowen, an existence that was once high and mighty, cupping his hands toward him.

"Lord Cui..."

"Congratulations."

Cui Yi was confused. Hadn't he come to challenge him?

What was going on!

But soon, he pulled back his cluttered thoughts.

"Lord... Lin!"

"Now, do I have the qualification to fight you in the same Realm?"

Lin You turned his head in surprise; this guy was quite persistent.

But that was fine; Geniuses were always different from ordinary people!

He nodded slightly.

"You do."

In an instant, Lin You's cultivation transformed from the Great Saint Realm to the Martial Immortal Realm.

Seeing this scene, the crowd couldn't help but watch the excitement.

"Good heavens... I didn't expect Lord Lin to actually agree!"

"Who do you think will win?"

"Does that even need to be said? Lord Lin is definitely the badass here!"

"I'm not so sure. This Cui Yi has a resilient Heart-Nature; maybe he can give Lord Lin some trouble."

"Not so sure my ass! In the same Realm, he won't even last a single move against Lin You!"

Seeing someone so certain, the rest of the onlookers all looked over at him.

"Who are you? Do you know Lord Lin very well?"

The man rubbed his nose. "I wouldn't say well, but I know a thing or two."

Others asked, "Oh? Then tell us, why do you think Cui Yi—the only person to pass the ninety-nine steps of the Heavenly Ladder—won't even be able to take a single move from Lord Lin?"

"Give us your reason."

A helpless, bitter smile appeared on the man's face, even carrying a hint of grievance.

"Because damn it..."

"Back when Lord Lin first arrived in the Sixth-Rank Star Domain..."

"He leapfrogged levels and wiped out my Family's Old Ancestor in a single move..."

"If he's that fierce across Realms, what do you think he's like in the same Realm?"