Chapter 2829 Immortal Dao Battle

Soon after, Lin Xun couldn't help but wonder about something. He asked, “There should be about ninety years left until You Beihai attains eternity. Is Yuan Changtian so confident that he will be able to reach the Transcendence Stage in time to seek the position of Origin Clarity Pavilion Master?”

To become a pavilion master, one must first become a deputy pavilion master! Take the nine current deputy pavilion masters for example, which of them wasn’t a terrifying perfect Transcendence Stage expert? Of note, Yuan Changtian was currently only at the mid Nirvana Spirit Stage.

Tao Leng said, “Since he dared to come, he will definitely be sufficiently prepared. Moreover, doesn’t he still have ninety years?”

At this point, he looked at Lin Xun with an odd expression. “Compared to Yuan Changtian, wouldn’t it be harder for you to seize the Origin Clarity Pavilion Master position...”

Lin Xun’s cultivation was at the perfect Heavenly Longevity Stage. In terms of cultivation, he was quite behind Yuan Changtian.

“Uh, that's true.” Lin Xun grinned sheepishly.

“Of course, I know that you possess the unique Eternal Supreme foundation. So if you do fight, you won't necessarily be inferior to Yuan Changtian.” Tao Leng seemed worried that he had demoralized Lin Xun.

“Now that you’ve returned, Deputy Pavilion Master Xuan Feiling hopes that you can concentrate on your cultivation and improve your strength as quickly as possible. He and several of our Origin Sect bigwigs don't wish for Yuan Changtian to become a pavilion master.”

Lin Xun nodded. Suddenly, the restriction power of the cave dwelling rippled.

Lin Xun opened the restriction, and a clear voice immediately sounded, “Is Dao Brother Lin Xun there?”

Tao Leng's pupils abruptly narrowed, appearing extremely surprised. Soon after, he transmitted, “It's Yuan Changtian! I didn't expect him to come to see you.”

Yuan Changtian?

Lin Xun was taken aback. To think the divine son from the Ninth Heaven Domain Yuan Clan had come to visit the very day he returned. What did this divine son want?

“I'll go take a look.” While pondering over it, Lin Xun rose to his feet and walked out of the cave dwelling.

Outside the cave stood a man in white. His long black hair cascaded over the sides of his fair and delicate face, while his eyes shone clearly like stars. He was dressed simply from head to toe, with only a single round azure jade pendant hanging at his waist.

His entire person gave off a noble and transcendent aura, perfect and pure like jade. Upon seeing Lin Xun, he smiled slightly and cupped his hands together. “Yuan Changtian, currently an elder of the Origin Sky Pavilion. I’ve come to visit Dao Brother Lin.”

Lin Xun casually replied, “I dare not take on the title of Dao Brother. Elder Yuan can call me Lin Xun.”

“I’ve long heard of Brother Lin's fame. Now that I’ve met you, you certainly live up to your name.” Yuan Changtian smiled candidly. “My visit must have been abrupt and even somewhat rude.”

Lin Xun also smiled and said, “How can a visit between fellow members of the Origin Sect be rude? I heard that Elder Yuan is from the Ninth Heaven Domain and is of noble status. I believe you will soon reveal your brilliance in the Origin Sect.”

Yuan Changtian chuckled bitterly and sighed. “Being born into a Divine Clan might not be as enviable as people think. I wouldn’t have come to seek shelter in the Origin Sect if I could stay in the Ninth Heaven Domain.”

Lin Xun raised an eyebrow. “It seems that Elder Yuan has some troubles?”

Yuan Changtian laughed and said, “Who in this world doesn’t have their own troubles? I’ve come firstly to pay my respects to Brother Lin, and secondly, to exchange thoughts on a certain matter with you.”

Lin Xun replied, “Elder Yuan, feel free to speak.”

Yuan Changtian withdrew his smile and said, “When I first arrived at the Origin Sect, I heard about some of Brother Lin's feats, and I’m aware that Brother Lin seems determined to claim the position of Origin Clarity Pavilion Master. However, my clan has placed heavy responsibilities on me, and I have no choice but to strive for the position of pavilion master. What does Brother Lin feel I should do?”

Lin Xun chuckled. “Will you listen if I advise you to give up?”

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Yuan Changtian was taken aback for a moment, before he displayed a wry smile. “Brother Lin, if I could, I would have given up long ago.”

Lin Xun offhandedly said, “Then fight for it.”

Yuan Changtian sighed. “But I don't want to become enemies with Brother Lin. After all, having one more friend is always better than one more enemy. So I took the liberty to come over to talk about this face-to-face with Brother Lin.”

Lin Xun grinned and said, “Could you be planning for me to give up?”

Who would have thought that Yuan Changtian would reply in a serious manner, “Brother Lin, if you are willing to take a step back, I guarantee that you will be generously repaid in the future.

“For example, I can help Brother Lin resolve your feud with the Immortal Giants, and I can also help you go to the Ninth Heaven Domain to cultivate. If Brother Lin wishes, I can give a recommendation to cultivate in my Yuan Clan. With Brother Lin's foundation, you will definitely be highly regarded there.”

Finally, Yuan Changtian solemnly added, “I can promise anything as long as it's within my means.”

Lin Xun asked, “Really?”

Yuan Changtian smiled and answered, “Gentlemen don’t joke around.”

Lin Xun said, “I have only one request.”

Yuan Changtian’s eyes gleamed vibrantly. “Brother Lin, please speak.”

Lin Xun said, “Elder Yuan, stop thinking about the Origin Clarity Pavilion Master position. It doesn't belong to you.”

After speaking, Lin Xun smiled faintly, turned around, and walked back into the cave dwelling, leaving Yuan Changtian alone outside.

He was silent for a moment but didn’t appear angered. Instead, he cupped his fists and bowed toward the cave dwelling. “I understood Brother Lin's thoughts, goodbye.”

He turned around and walked away.

In the cave dwelling, Tao Leng immediately asked, “Why did Yuan Changtian come?”

Lin Xun recounted the earlier conversation. Tao Leng couldn't help but laugh in anger after hearing everything. “What does he regard the Origin Clarity Pavilion Master position as? Merchandise that can be exchanged?”

Lin Xun said, “Given his character, I feel that while he might appear to have come to discuss conditions on the surface, his true purpose was to test me.”

“Test?”

“Yes, to test whether I am indeed determined to obtain the Origin Clarity Pavilion Master position.”

Surprised, Tao Leng said, “In other words, he’s treating you as his greatest rival.”

Lin Xun teasingly asked, “Should I be honored?”

Tao Leng chuckled and said, “However, you can't be too careless. Someone who isn’t arrogant but patient and shrewd like him will be difficult to deal with. Moreover, the bigwigs in the sect, who are hostile towards you, will likely no longer remain idle.”

Lin Xun nodded. The two conversed a little longer, before Tao Leng hurriedly left.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun began to meditate.

Late at night, in Deputy Pavilion Master Fu Wenli’s cave dwelling.

The bigwigs, Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, Chi Wen, Donghuang Qing, and Tang Qiu were gathered together here.

“Lin Xun has returned. According to our previous agreement, we must do our best to support Yuan Changtian.”

Fu Wenli flatly said, “This means that over the next few years, everyone will have to open their eyes a little wider and make sure to keep him down. If you see a chance to suppress him, don't miss it.”

Everyone nodded.

“However, if he purely dedicates himself to cultivation and ignores everything else, there's nothing we can do.”

The spindly Tang Qiu frowned.

“If there are no opportunities, create opportunities.” Fu Wenli expressionlessly said, “As long as he seeks a promotion, he will have to face all kinds of tests. There will be opportunities in these tests.”

He paused briefly before he said, “Also, in ten years, the Immortal Dao Battle initiated by the Shaman Sect Ancestral Court will begin in the Ten Directions Demon Realm. That may be the perfect opportunity to utterly crush him.”

The Immortal Dao Battle!

The bigwigs present were initially taken aback before their eyes brightened. Every three thousand years, the Shaman Sect Ancestral Court would launch an Immortal Dao Battle. Each of the Four Great Ancestral Courts would select five disciples who had embarked on the Immortal path to participate.

The location of the Immortal Dao Battle was the Ten Directions Demon Realm. It was an ungodly great danger zone, hiding many inconceivable killing calamities.

“That’s an excellent idea. If Lin Xun were to encounter misfortune in the Ten Directions Demon Realm, there would be no one to blame but himself.” Qi Xiaoyun laughed.

Chi Wen also laughed. “The Shaman Sect Ancestral Court regards Fangchun Mountain as a mortal enemy and absolutely abhors all Fangchun disciples. If Lin Xun participates, there would be no need for us to do anything else, because the Shaman Sect Ancestral Court won't miss this chance.”

Fe Wenli solemnly said, “It's too early to say such things. After all, there’s still ten years before that event happens. Everyone should work hard until then.”

Everyone gladly agreed.

......

Under the same night sky, at Yuan Changtian’s cave dwelling.

“Has the young master met Lin Xun?” Upon seeing him return, the waiting Yuan Xiliu got up to greet him. He was an old man who looked as if he already had one foot in the grave. He had a sparse few strands of hair on his head, cloudy eyes, and his thin cheeks were marred by deep, ravine-like wrinkles.

However, he was a true-blue perfect Transcendence Stage expert! Furthermore, he was from the Ninth Heaven Domain’s Yuan Clan, meaning he was also far from ordinary.

Despite that, such a mighty powerhouse was appearing very respectful before Yuan Changtian as if he were a servant.

Yuan Changtian said, “Uncle Xiliu, I've already said not to treat me like in the clan now that we’re at the Origin Sect. Just call me Changtian.”

“That won’t do. The young master is the ninth son of the clan leader. Since this old slave has been arranged to stay with the young master, there are rules that should be adhered to.”

Yuan Xiliu shook his head. His surname was Yuan, but he called himself an old slave!

Yuan Changtian sighed softly and said, “Never mind, do whatever you want.”

Yuan Xiliu chuckled and invited Yuan Changtian to take the seat. Only then did he say, “Young Master, you haven't answered this old slave's question yet.”

Yuan Changtian said, “I've met him. He might seem a little nonchalant on the outside, but he actually has a strong ego and is very assertive. There’s little hope of him giving up on the position of Origin Clarity Pavilion Master.”

After listening, Yuan Xiliu revealed a kindly smile and said, “The young master doesn't need to worry. He likely won't live that long.”

Yuan Changtian was momentarily stunned before he frowned, “Uncle Xiliu, this is the Origin Sect. Don’t act recklessly.”

Yuan Xiliu smilingly nodded and said, “Young master can rest assured, this old slave won’t be scheming unless necessary. I have already met Fu Wenli and others, and they have agreed to do their best to assist the young master to take the position of pavilion master in the years to come.”

Yuan Changtian laughed disapprovingly and said, “None of that matters. Even without Lin Xun, there are still a few other old guys to deal with before I can become pavilion master. I do not pin all my hopes on others!”

Towards the end, faint pride flowed out from the depths of his calm eyes.