Chapter 170: Subduing the Mahayana_3
The Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect froze for a moment, then turned his head in confusion to look at Yang Ji.
Yang Ji glanced sideways at Demon Shadow, "You go out first!"
"Yes, my lord!" Demon Shadow nodded and walked out of the hall consciously.
"Senior, please take a seat!" Once the hall was left with just the two of them, Yang Ji gestured for the Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect to sit down.
"Senior? I dare not presume," the Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect demurred, shaking his head.
"Senior, our next conversation is somewhat confidential. As a Mahayana cultivator, could you cast a prohibition to shield our conversation and keep it from others?" Yang Ji continued to build rapport, asking him to cast a spell to shield their private conversation, creating a little secret between them, which undoubtedly made their relationship "closer".
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"You have something to tell me?" While puzzled, the Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect still complied, forming signs with his hands, and a spiritual light enveloped the entire hall.
Seeing that the prohibition was in place, Yang Ji smiled, "Senior, do you think that my earlier claim about having the power to help you achieve the Immortal Fruit status was an exaggeration?"
"Whether it's an exaggeration or not, this old man has yet to ascertain. Whether it is or isn't, that's your ability, and it has nothing to do with this old man," the Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect replied, sitting upright in a dignified manner, looking every bit the moral paragon, as if reluctant to be associated with Yang Ji.
Above his head, however, displayed curiosity, "Does he truly possess a method to attain immortality?" and "What should I do if he tries to buy me over with the method to achieve immortality?"
Inwardly, Yang Ji thought, I surely wasn't wrong about you, and then smiled, "I have yet to ask for Senior's esteemed name."
"I am Lang Canghai!" declared the Supreme Elder of the Tianlang Sect solemnly.
"So, it's Senior Lang!" Yang Ji bowed with his hands clasped and said with a smile, "I wonder if Senior Lang has ever heard of the Three Thousand Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures?"
"Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures?" Upon hearing this, Lang Canghai's body stiffened slightly, his eyes showing a surge of sharp light, briefly revealing a hint of concealed excitement.
"Seeing that Senior has heard of these Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures, possessing such a treasure during a tribulation would significantly lessen the power of the Heavenly Tribulation. The chances of becoming a Tribulation Immortal or even a True Immortal would greatly increase," Yang Ji said with a slight smile.
"You suddenly mention these Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures, could it be that you have one?" Lang Canghai's heart stirred as he asked.
"Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures are even more powerful than Immortal King Artifacts, but I do not possess one!" Yang Ji replied truthfully.
"Ah, that's so!" Lang Canghai murmured, feeling quite disappointed.
Yang Ji then smiled, "I don't have a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, but I do possess a replica of it."
"You have a replica of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure?" Lang Canghai's heart jolted, and he looked over sharply.
"I indeed have a method to refine a replica of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, but I still lack some materials. If we can gather them, we shall certainly be able to refine one. Then, I could lend it to Senior for your tribulation. I'm confident that the chance of achieving the status of Tribulation Immortal would increase by more than thirty percent," Yang Ji declared with a smile.
"What materials are still missing?" blurted out Lang Canghai, then realizing his breach of composure, he straightened his robe and resumed his seated posture.
"We still lack a Time Stone. If we can acquire one, the replica of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure will certainly be a success!"
Yang Ji was straightforward, "I'm not one to beat around the bush, so I'll tell you directly. If you pledge loyalty to me, and the replica of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure becomes a reality, I will definitely lend it to you for your tribulation. If I lie, may the Heavenly Dao strike me down." As he said this, he actually took an oath with his Primordial Spirit.
"You..." Lang Canghai stood up abruptly, looking at Yang Ji with astonishment, unable to find the words to speak for a moment.
"Senior, there's no pressure on you. If you are unwilling, feel free to leave, and I will seek someone else," Yang Ji said calmly.
"Do you truly have a method to refine a replica of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure?" Lang Canghai asked hesitantly.
"I swear by my soul that I absolutely do! And it's several times better than the Flying Immortal Boat replica sold hundreds of years ago at the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance in Wuji City. If refined, the chances of Senior's successful tribulation would conservatively increase by at least thirty percent," Yang Ji assured.
Lang Canghai's heart quickened, breaths getting heavier. A minimum thirty percent chance was enough to drive anyone insane. If the Mahayana cultivators throughout the world were to learn of this opportunity, many would undoubtedly come to pledge their allegiance.
Looking at Yang Ji, Lang Canghai's expression became intricate, his gaze shifting back and forth as he spoke slowly, "What do you want me to do? Let me be clear, I will not do anything against my conscience. That is my principle."
Yang Ji was overjoyed inside. Indeed, Lang Canghai had finally succumbed to the temptation of immortality. He hadn't misjudged the man.
After all, the lure of immortality was simply too significant. Who in the world didn't want to become an immortal? Wasn't the purpose of a lifetime of cultivation often just for the two words "immortality"?
"I naturally wouldn't ask Senior to do anything against your principles. However, right now, I simply need Senior's help to hold the fort."
Saying this, Yang Ji prompted Lang Canghai to withdraw the prohibition and then shouted, "Demon Shadow, command ten Demon Lords to come see me."
"Yes, my lord!" Demon Shadow answered and left from outside the hall.
Shortly after, he returned with eight individuals clad in black robes.
The newcomers were extraordinary, with powerful auras, exuding authority and grandeur, clearly accustomed to command.
"Is this the new leader?" The group exchanged glances and murmured quietly among themselves.
"Why only eight? Where are the other two?" Yang Ji looked toward Demon Shadow.