Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect
Chapter 107: Advancement to True Disciple

At the center of Skeleton Mountain, Lü Yang sat in silent meditation, holding the Myriad Spirits Banner, surrounded by countless ghosts.

His Qi Refining at the Great Perfection stage was not concealed in the slightest.

Suddenly, a radiant light shone into the 【Yama Palace】.

The light coalesced into a human form, and Daoist Yinshan emerged, his face showing astonishment as he fixed his gaze on Lü Yang, secretly calculating karma.

However, he was taken aback.

This time, Lü Yang did not deliberately obscure his karma; instead, he actively revealed most of it, which greatly shocked Daoist Yinshan.

“You are... Lü Yang?”

According to his calculations, Lü Yang had only joined the sect for just over ten years, yet his cultivation had already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

If that was still understandable, then achieving great divine abilities at such a young age was almost fantastical, something ordinary grassroots disciples could never attain!

After a moment of silence, Daoist Yinshan reached the same conclusion as in his previous life:

“May I ask, fellow Daoist, which True Person of our Saint Sect have you reincarnated from?”

Lü Yang: “...”

Before Lü Yang could respond, Master Nether Wishper appeared behind him, chuckling: “What True Person of the Saint Sect? He is the successor of our Witch Ghost Path!”

“Witch Ghost Path?”

Daoist Yinshan was startled again upon hearing this.

He looked at Master Nether Wishper and calculated for a moment, then showed surprise: “Nether Wishper? The last sect master of the Witch Ghost Path?”

“The sixth generation, not the last!” Master Nether Wishper spoke again, clearly displeased with the term 'last,' and said coldly: “Our Witch Ghost Path has continued for a thousand years without interruption. Lü Yang is the successor of our Witch Ghost Path, merely temporarily sheltering under the Primordial Saint Sect”!”

“Oh?”

Daoist Yinshan was momentarily stunned, then his eyes showed understanding.

If that was the case, then Lü Yang's rapid progress was understandable.

Bringing one's own skills to seek apprenticeship was natural.

Thinking of this, Daoist Yinshan glanced at the guardian deity behind Lü Yang, Su Nu.

That was the real reason he hadn't acted immediately upon appearing.

'An external incarnation, Foundation Establishment cultivation?'

Daoist Yinshan understood, considering Su Nu as the foundation of the Witch Ghost Path.

In this way, it was not surprising that Lü Yang, so young, had achieved great divine abilities.

After all, the difficulty of cultivating great divine abilities was limited to the Qi Refining stage; for Foundation Establishment True Persons, it was not so hard.

Lü Yang achieving this at a young age was normal.

The only doubt was the origin of this great divine ability.

However, Daoist Yinshan's calculations ultimately pointed to himself.

“You are a member of our Three River Society?”

Looking at the changing expression of Daoist Yinshan, Lü Yang remained calm.

Among all his great divine abilities, only one could be traced through karma, which was the 'Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Secret Magic Tribulation Light' he learned in this life.

And this great divine ability was a benefit of joining the Three River Society.

So, no matter how one calculated, he was of proper origin.

Moreover, he had signed a contract with the Three River Society, strictly speaking, he was one of Daoist Yinshan's own people.

As for other great divine abilities of unclear origin, once he advanced to a true disciple and had status, revealing them would not arouse suspicion.

Therefore, he must advance to true disciple as quickly as possible!

Generally speaking, to become a true disciple of the Saint Sect, one must have the support of a Foundation Establishment True Person, indicating the sect's trust.

In this world, power and background matter.

Without background, one is just a small fry, destined to be a mere talent.

So Lü Yang must demonstrate value to attract a strong backer, and being the 'successor of the Witch Ghost Path' was a very good facade.

“Replying to senior, yes.”

Lü Yang respectfully saluted and said: “It was Senior Sister Feixia who invited me to join. I had concealed this before; I hope senior will not blame me.”

“I see...”

Daoist Yinshan looked at Lü Yang with a strange expression: “You could have continued to hide it. Why did you choose to reveal it? Do you intend to revive the Witch Ghost Path?”

He did not doubt Lü Yang's identity.

After all, Master Nether Wishper's karma was clear; as the last sect master of the Witch Ghost Path, he personally acknowledged Lü Yang's identity as the successor.

Could it be that Lü Yang, a Qi Refining cultivator, had deceived Master Nether Wishper?

“Senior misunderstands.”

Lü Yang decisively shook his head: “I am a disciple of the Saint Sect. Although I have inherited the Witch Ghost Path, my heart is with the Saint Sect, with no intention of establishing a separate sect.”

“I actually intend to offer the Witch Ghost Path to the Saint Sect.”

“...Oh?”

Daoist Yinshan looked at Master Nether Wishper upon hearing this and saw that he had no reaction, becoming even more surprised.

Unbeknownst to him, Lü Yang had already discussed this with him.

After a thousand years, Master Nether Wishper had long recognized reality.

The focus was on the continuation of the sect and the inheritance.

As long as the inheritance remained, seeking shelter under a larger sect and paying some price was reasonable.

“Interesting...”

At this moment, Daoist Yinshan also understood, looking at Lü Yang with a half-smile: “You intend to use the inheritance of the Witch Ghost Path as your stepping stone to advancement?”

“Is that not acceptable?” Lü Yang countered.

“Hahaha! Of course, it is!”

In the next moment, Daoist Yinshan laughed heartily, all previous doubts gone, looking at Lü Yang with admiration: “Worthy of being a disciple of our Saint Sect!”

Under the Saint Sect's rule, merit, reincarnation, and background are not considered; only value matters!

If your value is high enough, even if you are the successor of the Witch Ghost Path, or even the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion, you can still be accepted.

The Saint Sect never minds!

Thinking of this, Daoist Yinshan already understood Lü Yang's request: “You want the position of true disciple?”

Lü Yang cupped his hands: “True Person, you see clearly.”

“I will grant this.”

Daoist Yinshan smiled: “You have offered the inheritance of the Witch Ghost Path to the Saint Sect, a great contribution. I can recommend you for a true disciple quota.”

At this moment, Daoist Yinshan's view of Lü Yang had changed.

If before he saw him as a stranger, now, knowing that Lü Yang had joined the Three River Society and signed a legal contract, he regarded Lü Yang as his junior, a talent worth cultivating.

'Just right, Senior Brother Chong Guang and I have agreed to go to that place in eighty years.'

Although Daoist Yinshan favored Luo Wuya, the Foundation Establishment breakthrough was extremely risky, and no one knew the outcome.

So he wanted to find some backup candidates.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Lü Yang obviously had more potential than Luo Wuya.

“Thank you, senior!”

Lü Yang smiled and cupped his hands in gratitude, also feeling relieved.

In this way, he had some status in the Saint Sect.

Of course, this status was still like a castle in the air.

After all, his true disciple position was parachuted in, in name only.

To truly gain the Saint Sect's trust, he would have to undergo a long assessment period.

'But it doesn't matter.'

'After all, what I lack least is time!'

Saint Sect, center of the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds.

This place, called 'Sacred Fire Cliff,' was where the Sect Master and various True Lords secluded themselves.

Only the current acting Sect Master was allowed to enter.

True Person Chong Guang.

At this moment, this heroic and ambitious True Person was solemnly waiting in front of a quiet chamber, silently calculating the days.

'Almost there...'

After an unknown period, True Person Chong Guang finally looked up.

Almost simultaneously, the quiet chamber emitted a soft sound, and a graceful figure pushed the door open.

“Greetings, True Lord Qingchen Feixue!”

Without a word, True Person Chong Guang bowed deeply until a gentle voice said: “Rise, no need for such courtesy. How has your cultivation been recently, Chong Guang?”

“Some progress.”

True Person Chong Guang remained bowed, solemnly saying: “Recently, I have completed the final 'Rigid Flame Furnace,' my path is complete, only lacking the ascension to position.”

“'Rigid Flame Furnace' completed?”

True Lord Qingchen Feixue showed joy upon hearing this: “This Earth Fiend position belongs to 'Great Wilderness Fall.' With this, your path includes 'Yanfu,' 'Zhixu,' 'Zhanmeng,' and 'Great Wilderness Fall,' the four medicines are complete. I suppose the 'Overturned Lamp Fire' position is within reach.”

“When do you plan to ascend?”

“Still need time.” True Person Chong Guang shook his head: “Hong Yun is not yet dead, and he still has True Lords supporting him. Ascending rashly may not succeed.”

“Therefore, I plan to go to 'that place.'”

“Oh?” True Lord Qingchen Feixue was momentarily stunned, then nodded: “With your cultivation, you are barely qualified to go, but you still need some assistance.”

“I already have candidates.” True Person Chong Guang nodded.

True Lord Qingchen Feixue did not ask further, nodding: “I trust you to handle matters. However, my emergence this time is for the battle for the Dao.”

“Battle for the Dao? So soon?” True Person Chong Guang was surprised.

True Lord Qingchen Feixue shook her head: “The millennial catastrophe is approaching, the celestial stars are in disorder; this is to be expected. Go inform the Saint Sect and summon the true disciples.”

“...Yes!”

True Person Chong Guang nodded, but his face showed some concern.

If it were over a decade ago, he would not worry, as Daoist Yinshan had not yet broken through to Foundation Establishment, enough to suppress disciples from other sects.

However, now, Daoist Yinshan had already reached Foundation Establishment.

Although there were some outstanding true disciples besides Daoist Yinshan, most of them needed to guard various regions in Jiangbei and could not be easily moved.

Among the usable true disciples, there was no one outstanding enough to stabilize the situation.

It seemed that other sects had noticed this and initiated the battle for the Dao again in such a short time, aiming to suppress the Saint Sect's prestige.

“It seems this time, the Saint Sect may have to suffer some losses...”

Thinking of this, True Person Chong Guang couldn't help but sigh.