Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1493 - 1494: Eternal Imperial Authority

Chapter 1493: Chapter 1494: Eternal Imperial Authority

"The world follows the Dao; among its many paths, choose one, and you can ascend to the heavens. Ascending to the heavens to authenticate the Dao, one can transform into an Immortal."

Within the Demon Slayer Department, upon the high platform, the Demon Slayer Department Head, who seldom spoke, exceptionally offered guidance on cultivation to others.

The person before him at this moment was none other than Yang Chengyin, the eldest son of the Yang Family, Lone Star Yang Qianyan, as well as Qian Jun, the Holy Envoy Mo Ningchen.

Mo Ningchen’s eyes flickered as he slowly stood up and took the initiative to say, "The Honored One, if there are no other matters, your subordinate will take his leave first."

"No need, soon you too will step into the Martial Emperor Realm, and the following words will be just as beneficial for you."

Yang Chengyin softly interjected to stop Mo Ningchen who was about to leave, purposely keeping Yang Qianyan and Mo Ningchen behind.

Upon hearing these words, Mo Ningchen felt a surge of joy and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Sect Master, for your gracious guidance."

"Qingci is indeed a fine seedling; I truly have entertained the thought of bestowing the Demon Slayer Department to her. However, her misunderstandings about me are far too deep, and even if I am willing to let her succeed the Department, she might not be willing to take up this position as I desire. A Demon Slayer Saint should not be merely an Earth Immortal."

After Yang Chengyin finished speaking, he tossed out two Nether Stones, each landing in front of Yang Qianyan and Mo Ningchen.

Mo Ningchen looked at the Nether Stone before him in surprise and said, "Is this the crystallization of the Nether Stone from the Nether Clan Red-robed High Priest?"

"The Nether Stone is akin to the Demon Clan’s Demon Pill, although it lacks the Breath of the Dao, it still embodies the essence of one who has entered the Land Immortal Realm. How much you can comprehend from it ultimately depends on yourselves."

Yang Chengyin spoke softly, and Yang Qianyan was the first to respond by dropping to one knee and saying, "Thank you, Sect Master."

Despite being father and son, there was no trace of emotional fluctuation. The relationship between Yang Qianyan and Yang Chengyin seemed as if it were merely that of superior and subordinate, causing Mo Ningchen, who witnessed this, to feel astonished.

Looking at the Nether Stone before him, Mo Ningchen hesitated and said, "Sect Master, there is still some distance for me to reach the Martial God level, and there should be others within the Department who are more suited to possess this stone."

"Stop with your cunning thoughts."

The cold words instantly made Mo Ningchen feel as though he had fallen into an ice cave, sensing Yang Chengyin’s chilly gaze upon him, forcing Mo Ningchen to bow his head deeply without daring to utter a word of rebuttal.

"Xu Zijing has already found his own path within the Dao and entering the Earth Immortal Realm is just a matter of time; I just don’t know when."

Mo Ningchen’s eyes shifted, quickly grasping the meaning behind Yang Chengyin’s words.

Yang Chengyin’s remark wasn’t about his ignorance of Xu Zijing’s realm, but rather to convey that Xu Zijing could not become someone he could rely upon, only...

"I have high hopes for Su Chengyu, even more so than for Ye Qingci."

"Sect Master?"

Mo Ningchen lifted his head in surprise, not expecting that just as Su Chengyu crossed his mind, the Sect Master seemed to have anticipated it and addressed it directly.

Yang Chengyin looked at Mo Ningchen expressionlessly and said softly, "But after all, he is still too young. His journey to Bei Luo is sufficient for him to establish a foothold in Capital City. Yet wisdom leads to suffering, deep affection leads to a shortened life, extreme power leads to humiliation, the Heavenly Dao frowns upon excess."

Mo Ningchen’s eyes darted as he pondered for a moment and then said, "But wasn’t the Holy Envoy of Shocking Dragon the same in his early years..."

"On the surface, he is my Demon Slayer Department’s foremost Holy Envoy, with the Heavenly Son backing him, who dares to move against Xu Zijing? Furthermore, do you think Xu Zijing hasn’t been laying low all these years?"

Yang Chengyin’s words astonished Mo Ningchen, who could feel something, to some extent.

But laying low?

Xu Zijing, who was almost universally recognized as the first among the Demon Slayer Saints since joining the Department, was still laying low?

He couldn’t believe it. Without such restraint, what kind of person Xu Zijing would become.

"Establishing a position for Su Chengyu is just the beginning, whether he qualifies as a candidate for the next Sect Master, I am still observing. At present, his priority is not above you two. Of course, this assumes you both enter the Earth Immortal Realm."

Mo Ningchen’s heart trembled, finally fully understanding Yang Chengyin’s meaning. He looked up at the Nether Stone before him and, without further hesitation, took it into his bosom.

"Thank you, Sect Master."

"Ningchen, step down now."

Mo Ningchen took a deep breath before he finally left the inner hall of the Demon Slayer Department.

After Mo Ningchen had completely departed, Yang Qianyan then spoke softly, "Mo Ningchen’s talent is hardly enough to reach the Martial God level."

Hearing Yang Qianyan’s judgement, Yang Chengyin chuckled lightly, "That just shows you don’t know enough about Mo Ningchen."

Yang Qianyan frowned in confusion, looking at his father for answers, "Please enlighten me, Father."

"Do you really think he didn’t want to take that Nether Stone? From the moment I took out the Nether Stone, his eyes were filled with nothing but desire."

Yang Qianyan calmly responded, "Father’s discerning eye can naturally see through what’s in his heart at a glance."

"You are wrong, it’s not that I see clearly, but rather that he made no attempt to conceal it."

Yang Qianyan frowned, failing to notice the subtle difference within these words for a moment.

"Mo Ningchen knows that no matter how much he hides, he can’t deceive my eyes, so from the very beginning, he never intended to hide. I showed him goodwill, and he did not conceal his ambition. Such a person is the most dangerous."

"I don’t understand."

Yang Qianyan shook his head, still not understanding his father’s point, after all, this description seemed to suggest that Mo Ningchen was short-sighted.

Yang Chengyin glanced at Yang Qianyan, speaking coldly, "Would you be wary of someone whose thoughts you can see right through at a glance?"

Yang Qianyan was taken aback, finally beginning to understand.

Yang Chengyin’s gaze swept over Yang Qianyan, "In terms of talent, Mo Ningchen is quite average. Not to mention comparing with people like Dragon Xuan Ye Qingci, even next to you, he’s far from a match, but he is, aside from you and Xu Zijing, the person I am most optimistic about reaching the Earth Immortal level. Do you know why?"

Yang Qianyan shook his head.

"In him, I see my younger self."

Yang Qianyan felt a chill upon hearing this, his complexion turning ashen, not daring to speak for a moment.

Seeing this, Yang Chengyin finally laughed lightly, "What is there to fear? With me here, he won’t become another Yang Chengyin."

Only upon hearing this did Yang Qianyan breathe a sigh of relief, speaking after a long while, "What about Su Chengyu then?"

This name brought a trace of utility to Yang Chengyin’s usually cold face, recalling the young man protected by Feng Jie Yu, and after a long contemplation, he spoke.

"Wait until he returns to the Capital City. After he can truly survive here in Capital City, then talk to me about his future."

Yang Qianyan blinked and asked, "Does Father intend to take action against him?"

"Why should I take action against him? Offending Feng Jie Yu is not a wise choice. That crazy woman is capable of anything."

"What then is Father implying? Shouldn’t the trip to Bei Luo have been enough for Su Chengyu to establish a footing in Capital City?"

"Do you really think so?"

Yang Chengyin spoke sarcastically, while Yang Qianyan grew even more puzzled.

Yang Chengyin laughed lightly and said, "His Majesty might tolerate Princess Lin An falling in love with a commoner, but he will not tolerate Princess Lin An marrying someone with real power in his hands."

"Why not?"

"Because the imperial power of Xia Country can only belong to the Zhao family."