Chapter 235: Chapter 210 Longevity Immortal Technique_2
"This Lu Yan seems suspect to be a disciple of the Taiyi Sect Main Lineage. Behind the thirteen main lineages of the Taiyi Sect, which doesn’t have several True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul Realm? How can you provoke them?"
Facing Elder Xiao’s questioning, Xiao Shang appeared much more composed, and he secretly transmitted back:
"Father, rest assured. Although I don’t know his true background, I can assure you he is definitely not a successor of the Taiyi Sect Main Lineage."
After responding, Xiao Shang looked down arrogantly at Lu Yan and continued to question:
"You’d better present your Identity Token from the Taiyi Sect or the exclusive Magic Robe to prove your identity.
Otherwise, you are falsely using the name of the Taiyi Sect to deceive the elders of the Cyan Simurgh Sect, and we have the right to kill you on the spot!"
Lu Yan’s heart sank instantly; Xiao Shang’s words struck right at the core.
Lu Yan was indeed a disciple of the Taiyi Sect, but this identity was bought in a city variant setting, belonging to the lowest level of outer sect disciples.
Due to the different versions, Lu Yan only had documents from the Archaeological Association in his hand, lacking the Taiyi Sect’s Identity Token.
Facing Xiao Shang’s questioning, Lu Yan could not produce the corresponding identity proof.
The atmosphere in the air changed again; the huge face gathering the clouds above the sky already carried a trace of unfriendly scrutiny.
Xiao Shang tightly held the duster, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his glance towards Lu Yan, as he continued to telepathically communicate with Elder Xiao:
"Others might not know Lu Yan’s background, but how could I possibly not know?
Two years ago, Lu Yan helped Ji Xingyao restore part of her foundation. As remuneration, Ji Xingyao used the treasure she extorted from us in exchange for a Scripture Transmission Order for him.
It was because of this matter that I began to investigate clues about Lu Yan."
"Through various sources, I traced back to the Bamboo Forest Marketplace under Ji Xingyao’s name, confirming that three years ago, Lu Yan was merely a lowly servant in a spirit talisman shop, an insignificant mortal, accidentally becoming a cultivator due to being involved in matters with the Demon Refining Sect.
Later, in Cyan Valley Marketplace, Lu Yan unexpectedly established a connection with Ji Xingyao, reaping quite a few benefits, and then he left Cyan Valley Marketplace.
He returned to appear within the sect, with his cultivation even advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm."
Upon hearing these words, Elder Xiao finally understood why Xiao Shang harbored such great hostility towards Lu Yan.
An ordinary person stepping onto the cultivation path and rising to Foundation Establishment in merely three years, this progress was considered rapid as lightning. Not to mention Lu Yan’s demonstrated strength showed no instability in his foundation, rather mastering an art that seemed like Divine Techniques.
This not only insinuated Lu Yan’s unparalleled talents but also hinted at tremendous opportunities backing Lu Yan.
Even without the matter of Ji Xingyao’s True Successor Position, Xiao Shang wouldn’t let slip the opportunities accompanying Lu Yan.
Even in the eyes of Elder Xiao towards Lu Yan, there was an imperceptible hint of greed.
He had been stuck at the Golden Core Peak for over a hundred years, unsuccessfully finding treasures to aid his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm, his life achievements already capped.
If there really was a great opportunity on Lu Yan, it might aid him significantly.
Upon this thought, Elder Xiao sternly shouted:
"Bold scoundrel! You dare falsely use the name of the Taiyi Sect to tread within our Qingwu Blessed Land flaunting deceit, surely with another ulterior motive.
Once I confine you within the Treasure Tower and interrogate day and night, I’ll uncover the person behind you!"
As he spoke, the Treasure Tower released divine light to suppress Lu Yan further.
Majestic divine power descended from above the sky realm, making even Lu Yan feel a fatal threat.
Elder Xiao’s divine sense at the peak of Golden Core far exceeded Lu Yan’s; telepathic messages couldn’t be intercepted. However, Xiao Shang’s telepathic message was heard clearly by Lu Yan.
From that telepathic message, Lu Yan also realized Xiao Shang had tracked down his real identity, comprehending the crux was not the identity but human greed.
Even if Lu Yan found a way to validate his identity, the already torn-up Elder Xiao would still strike boldly.
Facing such a scenario, Lu Yan didn’t express panic, just glancing sideways toward another corner of the sky.
There, Lu Yan vaguely sensed another formidable gaze descending here to observe everything, clearly drawing the attention of Cyan Simurgh Sect’s experts to inspect the disturbance.
Simultaneously, an idea quietly sprouted in Lu Yan’s mind.
On Lu Yan’s always indifferent face, an unmasked mocking smile emerged:
"Two fools!"
Though not naming names, in this situation, whom Lu Yan cursed was self-evident.
The wind howled in the sky, and the suppression speed of the Treasure Tower accelerated several times over.
Lu Yan remained indifferent, continuing to speak:
"Ignorant fools, since you traced back to Cyan Valley Marketplace, you should know that two years ago, Cyan Valley Marketplace saw the rise of a significant figure."
The raging wind from the Treasure Tower brushed against the magic robe as Lu Yan disdainfully continued:
"His name is He Dongsheng, and he’s a successor of one of the thirteen main lineages of the Taiyi Sect."
Elder Xiao’s face showed perturbation, yet he couldn’t ascertain the truth of this matter.
The arrow was already on the string, and it had to be fired; he could only intensify his magical power, attempting to trap Lu Yan inside the tower and consider further.
Spiritual light already fell before Lu Yan as his final words followed.
"He Dongsheng had a master, named Mu Chunqiu."
As the words fell, Lu Yan immediately sensed the pressure from the Treasure Tower lessen, with a cyan talisman somehow appearing before him.
With Lu Yan’s powerful Divine Soul comparable to a typical Golden Core cultivator, he hadn’t even noticed how the cyan talisman appeared.