Immortal Road.

Elder Huiming was furious and didn't even bother to sit down. Instead, he grabbed Elder Huicong's hand and said something that puzzled everyone in the Xun Gu Sect.

"Senior brother, our lives are hanging by a thread, and we fear our days are numbered!"

"what?"

Elder Huicong looked bewildered. Over the years, he had been making a fortune by seeking out the ancient sect, enjoying the luxuries of being treated as an honored guest and living a carefree and leisurely life. He was bound to be stunned when he suddenly heard this.

"Junior brother, what do you mean by this? Leader Lin and all the fellow members of the Xun Gu Sect are still here. Be mindful of the occasion when you speak."

His original intention was to talk about it privately after returning home, and not to reveal anything in public. However, he did not expect that Elder Huiming had no intention of hiding anything at all.

He immediately turned his head and bowed deeply:

"It's extremely urgent! Please, Leader Lin, save me!"

"???"

The members of the Xun Gu Sect were all shocked, wondering what was going on. The elders of the Ghost Valley Holy Land had traveled all the way from the fifth level back to the second level to ask our Lu Kingdom's local forces for help.

Lin Shan found it amusing. The current state of affairs in the Red Dust Star Sea was entirely disrupted by him secretly using the Star Vortex!

How could the real culprit receive a plea for help from the victim?

However, he still appeared genuinely surprised, pretending to be an uninformed outsider.

"Elder Huiming, please rise. Why are you doing this? Can't we speak properly?"

Elder Huiming stamped his feet and beat his chest, furious.

"If I hadn't had no other choice, why would I have had to beg Master Lin for help? Alas!"

The members of the Xun Gu Sect quickly surrounded him and helped him up, telling him not to rush and to speak slowly.

Elder Huiming then began to explain in detail the current situation in the five underground levels of the Red Dust Star Sea, the various holy lands' struggle for the star destiny within the star vortex, and the breakthroughs of great supernatural beings.

Originally, the Xun Gu Sect was isolated and unfamiliar with the lower levels. Even the Grandmaster Man Di and Dong Chanzi, who were sent to monitor the third level, had long since withdrawn and returned. They had been stationed in the first two levels and confronting other forces in the State of Lu.

Normally, I just collect micro-moss and ice jade essence, playing a minor role in the spiritual tide.

Hearing about the battlefield vortex between holy lands for the first time, especially the wonder of the Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder and the vastness of the mortal star sea, they couldn't help but show their longing.

When they heard that Master Liang and Qian Bu were vying for the advantage of becoming the Great Supernatural Being, they were even more amazed!
Despite being a scoundrel, Elder Huicong was not stupid and was quite shrewd. He immediately sensed the danger.

"Junior brother, are you saying that Senior Brother Liang trusts Qian Bu a lot and hasn't considered him a threat until now?"

Elder Huiming sighed deeply, clenching his fists in frustration.

"Yes, Qianbu is good at disguising himself. If I hadn't specifically sent someone to investigate his past, how would we have known that he has such a bad record and is so fickle!"

Then, in front of the entire Xun Gu Sect, he told the story of Qian Bu seeking fathers everywhere and being a slave to five different families.

The group from Xun Gu listened with great interest, exclaiming how impressive it was!

"How can a great man remain subservient to others for long? Did he really say that?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, this kid is no ordinary person. He might become the master of a holy land in the future, a model of grassroots success in the cultivation world!"

"He's ruthless, willing to do anything, even betray his enemy. How could he so smoothly switch sides like that? How did he manage to pull such a shameless act?"

"A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm!"

"Alas, heroes are indeed not judged by their origins; such a person deserves to rise against the tide."

Elder Huiming's face twitched as he listened, and he rolled his eyes. "Which side are you on?"
Lin Shan was more understanding. He smiled and told everyone to stop making noise, then sat in the leader's seat, stroking his chin in contemplation.

“Qian Bu is a prodigy of the Holy Land, and the Liang lineage leader is his mentor. Logically speaking, he will pass on the military formation lineage to him sooner or later. It’s just a matter of time. Your worries seem a bit unnecessary.”

"Master Lin, you don't understand. This is why I'm begging you for help."

Elder Huiming went all out at this moment and told him about the internal struggles within the Holy Land.

Since being chosen as a prodigy by the Holy Lord, Qian Bu has gathered a large number of followers, forming cliques and factions among them, mostly young people.

If he becomes a great master first, he will definitely fight for power and profit. Given his character of "a great man cannot remain subservient to others for long", he will definitely sideline the Liang lineage leader and take over the heavy responsibility of the military formation style ahead of time!
Throughout history, the methods of seizing power have invariably involved a combination of three approaches: bribing centrists, eliminating opposition parties, and installing one's own people.

Huiming, Huicong, and others are Liang's staunch confidants, occupying high positions in the military formation, and are targets that Qianbu must eliminate!
Liang, as the leader of the Liang clan, is the one who guides us. Qian Bu may not dare to take drastic measures, but his trusted subordinates will definitely not escape.

A powerful being is determined to get rid of you. How are you going to survive in the Holy Land?
"I see."

Everyone then understood that Elder Huiming had this concern.

Elder Huicong, standing nearby with a large belly, realized the seriousness of the situation and lost his leisurely vacation mood, feeling greatly threatened.

"Therefore, we must stop Qianbu! Stop him from becoming a great supernatural being!"

Everyone couldn't help but shake their heads.

"How can you stop them? They're competing fairly and want to cultivate and break through; are you planning to maliciously sabotage them?"

Elder Huiming then looked at Lin Shan again.

"The only one who can help us is Leader Lin!"

Lin Shan quickly waved his hand, claiming that he was too far away to interfere in matters at the lower levels, and that the two of them had come to the wrong person.

"No, now, looking across the entire Spirit Tide, only Sect Leader Lin can save us!"

Elder Huiming was absolutely certain!
Lin Shan was truly speechless.

To be honest, there's really no one else who could stop Qian Bu from becoming a great supernatural being. As long as the connection to the Star Sea is severed, Qian Bu really won't be able to continue breaking through.

Huiming found the right person; it was a lucky coincidence!

But nobody knows the secret of Star Vortex, and he's quite curious about how this guy came to him for help.

"In the current competition, Qianbu is receiving a continuous stream of assistance from who knows where, which has caused his ranking in the Star Vortex to rise rapidly. Given Senior Brother Liang's stubbornness, there is only one way to break the deadlock, and that is to help Senior Brother Liang become a Great Divine Power first!"

As he spoke, Elder Huiming actually came up with a method that no one had expected!
"Sect Leader Lin, as long as we can help Senior Brother Liang reach the Great Divine Power level first, Qian Bu's conspiracy will fall apart on its own. Therefore, I plan to ask you and the Xun Gu Sect for assistance, to provide Senior Brother Liang with all available resources, and to fully mine the micro-rock moss and ice jade essence in the first two layers of Lei Bo Sea!"

"As for the 20/80 split, we don't need to worry about it for now. Send it all to the fifth floor to help our senior brother advance further! Once he becomes a great supernatural being, we'll deduct the 20% from his future share and return it to you."

"Uh... I'll compensate you double."

Seeing Lin Shan's complexion gradually worsen, Elder Huiming quickly changed his tune.

But the members of the Ancient Searching Sect below were in an uproar! "What? You already took 80% and had the lion's share, and now you want to take our 20% too?"

"Are you guys from the Ghost Valley Holy Land so desperate for money? You're not even trying to squeeze every last drop out of us. Are you planning to treat us like aliens?"

"We've worked so hard for you for so many years, paying every penny of the profits from the first two levels, but we haven't seen a single glimpse of the profits from the bottom three levels. Are you even human?"

"If you want our help, first give us back the 20% of the profits from the three lower floors over the years!"

"Yes, I've been putting up with you for a long time."

It's not fair to blame the members of the Xun Gu Sect for their resentment.

The Ghost Valley Saint agreed to a 20/80 split, but that only applied to the Seeking Ancient Sect. They took their share without missing a single penny, but when it came to their own share, they were unwilling to part with even a drop!
The treasures obtained from the lower three levels are nowhere to be seen, not even a trace, let alone 20%!
Because Lin Shan had been secretly lying in wait and had gone back to plan his primordial spirit, he decided to keep the peace and not cause any more trouble with the Ghost Valley Holy Land. However, this did not mean that his subordinates were without resentment.

The entire Xun Gu Sect has been exploited by this vampire Huicong for so many years, they're so angry they're itching to whip him!
At this moment, Elder Huiming came up and asked them to mine with all their might and contribute all the profits to help Liang Mai Master break through the barrier.

Anyone would be furious!

How have you treated us in the past? Why should we help you?
When we were exploiting you, you never said anything nice, but now you're shamelessly begging us for mercy.

I have never seen such a shameless person!
"Elder Huiming, you must be joking."

Lin Shan's face was gloomy, and his eyes were extremely dangerous.

What kind of terrible idea did this guy come up with that he actually got himself involved with the crooked brain!

At this moment, Elder Huicong huddled up like an ostrich, remaining silent. He could feel waves of murderous intent emanating from inside and outside the hall, and he was trembling with fear.

When he had seized 80% of the confiscated goods, he never expected this to happen. He should have been more polite back then.

Now they're asking for help? Isn't that just throwing themselves into a fire?

Elder Huiming was caught in a dilemma and could only bite the bullet and force a stiff smile.

"Everyone, everyone, I know you all have grievances in your hearts, and I am very sorry. In the past, our Holy Land did not act in a fair way."

"But putting the facts aside, shouldn't you all do your best to help Brother Liang when he's in trouble?"

"The reason why the Seeking Ancient Sect was able to participate in the Spirit Tide is entirely due to Senior Brother Liang's support. If it weren't for his mediation within the Holy Land, your act of sending envoys to monitor the Holy Land would have been crushed by the angry experts from various factions!"

"If the two families want to cooperate on an equal footing in the future, Senior Brother Liang is the key figure. Only he can provide you with post-event protection so that you won't be swallowed up by the Holy Land without leaving a trace!"

"Moreover, I can guarantee that once Senior Brother Liang becomes a Great Supernatural Being, he will not forget the efforts made by the Ancient Searching Sect in this matter, and will definitely repay you many times over!"

Huiming's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the heads of the Xun Gu Sect members, instantly sobering them up and making them understand the unspoken meaning.

The entire Ghost Valley Holy Land is extremely dissatisfied with the Xun Gu Sect. Only the Liang Clan Leader is relatively easy to talk to. If it were someone else, things might be different!

Therefore, in order to ensure that they are not purged after the spiritual tide ends, it is imperative to ensure that the Liang lineage leader does not step down.

"Qian Bu once attacked the Xun Gu Sect's headquarters in the third layer of magma sea. As the person involved, Master Man Di should know what his attitude is towards the Xun Gu Sect!"

Huiming looked serious, while Master Mandi remained silent beside him.

"If Qian Bu takes power and the Bingzhenliu lineage falls into his hands, the Xun Gu Sect will definitely be in deep trouble. I am not exaggerating!"

"Therefore, helping Senior Brother Liang is also a way to save the ancient sect."

"Master Lin, you are a reasonable person. Are you as short-sighted as everyone else in this hall?"

Okay!

Elder Huiming suddenly became tough and started using the black cloth to intimidate people on stage, probably thinking he could frighten the Xun Gu Sect and use it to blackmail them.

"you"

Enraged, the crowd nearly swarmed and attacked Huiming!

Elder Huicong was so frightened that he hurriedly advised everyone not to act rashly. He was really afraid that he would die here. He secretly sent a telepathic message to Huiming to say less.

Elder Huiming's purpose in coming here was to drag the Xun Gu Sect into this mess, so how could he possibly give in?

Lin Shan, who was on the stage, spoke.

"Alright, all of you, step back!"

He stood up, flicked his sleeves, his face expressionless, revealing neither joy nor sorrow, but his words were cold and aloof.

"Elder Huiming, you may go back now. My Xun Gu Sect will not be threatened by anyone. The struggle between your Liang lineage leader and Qian Bu is your own business. I will not participate, much less offer my full assistance. You should find someone else to help you!"

"Master Lin, if the skin is gone, where will the hair attach? You can't possibly not understand such a basic principle, can you?"

"Hahaha~ What kind of bullshit logic is this! Don't forget, you haven't paid me back the profits from the three levels below Leibo Sea over the years. I have completely lost faith in your credibility."

“If Qian Bu takes over, not only will your Xun Gu Sect find it difficult to extricate itself, but you will also lose the two-tenths of what you have gained over the years. You will be completely wiped out. You may not be afraid, but what about all the disciples of the Xun Gu Sect? Don’t you think about them?”

Okay, now they're resorting to moral blackmail again!

Lin Shan doesn't buy into that at all. Moreover, as his cultivation level increases, he becomes more rational and easygoing in his view of the big picture, and he won't be easily provoked.

"If you want my help, then first hand over all the resources you owe me, and show me your sincerity!"

Elder Huiming fell silent.

Fill?

The various branches within the Ghost Valley Holy Land have long been separated, so where am I supposed to find a replacement?

If I could make up for it, would I need to borrow resources from you?
"You can speak with Senior Brother Liang in person after he becomes a Great Supernatural Being."

"That's enough! I won't see you out."

Lin Shan was too lazy to listen to his empty promises and directly issued an expulsion order.

Elder Huiming tried to struggle, but was kicked out by the higher-ups of the Xun Gu Sect, leaving Elder Huicong trembling in place.

"Master, regarding this matter..."

Lu Xiuming hesitated, a hint of worry creeping into his expression.

Lin Shan sneered, his gaze seemingly piercing through the Earth's mantle, directly piercing the Ghost Valley's encampment in the mortal world, overlooking the flames of war between the four holy lands.

He was originally thinking about how to face the Ghost Valley Holy Land in the future, but now Qian Bu has popped up to cause trouble, so let them fight like dogs!
When the time comes to settle the score, and they try to take advantage of us again by harassing the Ancient Sect, we'll teach them a lesson and make them pay for everything we've taken.
Spit it all out on yourself! (End of Chapter)