Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 517 You are my protector
The taciturn and imposing Master Baiyue before me harbors such great ambition.

Once successful, one will become a highly respected True Monarch-level figure within the sect.

But... this process is extremely dangerous.

Even a near-death experience would be considered mild.

Xu Yunfan suppressed the turmoil in his heart, but his face remained expressionless. Instead, a shrewd smile, also in the style of the Yuanshi Sect, curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Helping my senior brother attain the Golden Core stage... this is a momentous event, and I am naturally willing to do my utmost. However..."

He changed the subject, his gaze sharp as he looked directly at Chu Chengnan, "What benefits would there be? Senior brother should know that during the Golden Core Tribulation, the slightest mistake by external forces can result in annihilation. My meager cultivation is not enough to warrant such a risky trade."

Moreover, the timing of my senior brother's choice at this critical juncture was excellent.

The Yuanshi Sect and the various True Lords of the Bodhi Pure Land were fighting in the Eastern Wilderness, while the Wancheng Sword Sect was watching with predatory eyes. As long as Chu Chengnan was well prepared, he could instantly gain the favor of the Guiding Fruit, enter the cave heaven, and successfully merge into it, thus naturally achieving the body of a Golden Core True Lord.

But his attitude was clear, and his meaning was obvious.

This matter is extremely risky, and the price must be high enough. Otherwise, even if we are forced to agree, it is still a tradition of the Yuanshi Sect to turn around and run away at the last minute.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chengnan showed no displeasure; instead, a hint of admiration appeared in his eyes.

This is the rule of the Yuanshi Sect: power for exchange, equivalent exchange.

"Junior Brother Xu is quick-witted and speaks his mind, which suits me very well."

Chu Chengnan readily agreed and offered his chips.

"Of course I won't let my junior brother take the risks for nothing. Firstly, I, Chu Chengnan, hereby swear that if Junior Brother Xu gives his all to help me this time, whether or not we succeed in the future, as long as Junior Brother also takes that final step and seeks the Golden Core Dao Fruit, I will do everything in my power to protect Junior Brother's path, even if it costs me my life. This is a promise of mutual assistance on the path of cultivation!"

This very first promise carries immense weight! A powerful protector familiar with the tribulations of the Golden Core stage is of immeasurable value.

However, Xu Yunfan just listened. Although Chu Chengnan was known for keeping his word within the Yuanshi Sect, these days, people who remain faithful to their partners are rare.

Besides, if he succeeds, he will be a true lord, and his oath will naturally be more powerful; if he fails, he will die, and all will be forgotten.

Perhaps ByteDance intervened in Chu Chengnan's pursuit of gold, and if he were to ask for it again next time, it would likely create enormous obstacles.

Chu Chengnan continued, "Secondly, regardless of whether it succeeds or not, I will give most of my accumulated wealth from three generations to my junior brother. The list is here."

He flicked his finger, and a point of divine light, containing information about countless divine materials, precious medicines, rare minerals, and exotic stones, flew into Xu Yunfan's brow.

Xu Yunfan glanced at it briefly and was greatly shocked.

The items on the list are more than enough to support him in refining his Dao Foundation to perfection and even in breaking through to the Golden Core stage.

This Chu Chengnan is indeed a seasoned master; his accumulated wealth is immense.

What moved Xu Yunfan the most was that they were so willing to give up so much and so decisive.

"Third,"

Chu Chengnan's voice carried a hint of arrogance, "Once I have achieved my goal, under the decree of the True Lord, in the Yuanshi Sect's Scripture Pavilion, apart from the core inheritance, junior brothers can freely choose one complete true skill, plus two secret techniques, without any restrictions on rank."

This means that Xu Yunfan has the opportunity to access and even obtain some of the inheritance comparable to the foundation of a sect.

Ordinary disciples of the Primordial Sect who enter the Dharma lineages and dojos established by various Foundation Establishment True Persons naturally cultivate inferior scriptures.

To seek a superior, or even supreme, skill is truly as difficult as ascending to heaven.

As far as he knew, several Foundation Establishment True Persons within the Yuanshi Sect had accumulated experience through several reincarnations before finally exchanging it for a mid-grade True Skill to cultivate. The process was extremely arduous and difficult.

These conditions are incredibly generous.

The allure of genuine skills and secret techniques, especially those without rank restrictions, is astonishing. Although he currently possesses two top-tier cultivation methods and secret techniques—the Eight Scenery Cloud Qi and the Divine Firmament Nine Heavens Profound Sky Undying True Scripture—generous genuine skills and secret techniques are naturally always welcome to him.

Having his attribute panel on the side will only make his foundation stronger.

However, Xu Yunfan did not agree immediately.

The potential profits are huge, but the risks are real, hanging by a thread.

Just as he was about to speak again to try and secure more guarantees or more detailed conditions, Chu Chengnan suddenly became serious, and his aura instantly resonated with the earth's malevolent energy of the entire Cold Crow Pass cliff.

He raised his right hand, revealing a token in his palm. On the token, there was a clear, misty immortal light that Xu Yunfan was extremely familiar with and also extremely awe-inspiring—the mark of True Lord Qingyuan.

"Xu Yunfan, heed the True Lord's decree!"

Chu Chengnan's voice became loud and majestic, like the proclaiming of laws and principles.

"Chu Chengnan of Baiyue is now steadfast in his pursuit of the Dao, desiring to inherit the Golden Elixir Dao Fruit of the Unmoving Profound Mountain, and is about to break through to the next realm. Therefore, I hereby appoint you, Xu Yunfan, to assist him, protect his rituals, guide the earth's veins, and help him achieve the Dao! This is the imperial decree, and you shall carry it out immediately!"

hum!
The clear, ethereal light on the token suddenly shone, transforming into a decree that seemed to have a tangible form, instantly imprinting itself on Xu Yunfan's physical body.

Xu Yunfan felt a jolt to his soul. All his previous thoughts about bargaining vanished instantly, leaving only a heavy sense of responsibility and a chilling feeling.

His face was ashen as he looked at the imperial edict on his arm.

The words were no longer so polite.

"Senior Brother Chu is a gentleman who puts the moral high ground before acting like a villain, which I admire."

The fact that Qingyuan Zhenjun personally issued a decree specifically requesting him signifies what?
This indicates that Chu Chengnan's breakthrough is extremely important to the lineage of Qingyuan Zhenjun, and may even involve higher-level planning. It also means that Xu Yunfan's strength has caught the eye of Qingyuan Zhenjun, and sometimes he is not in control of his own destiny.

Success is a huge achievement, failure...

The consequences are unpredictable.

Chu Chengnan showed no remorse, but instead smiled and said, "Junior brother, this opportunity is once in a lifetime. If we miss it, it will be hard to find again. There's nothing I can do about it."

It's truly a newborn.

However, Chu Chengnan did a good job of adhering to the traditions of the Yuanshi Sect.

He took a deep breath, suppressed all distracting thoughts, bowed respectfully towards the direction of the token, and spoke in a steady and firm voice.

"Disciple Xu Yunfan respectfully obeys the True Lord's decree and will do everything in his power to protect Senior Brother Chu and help him succeed!"

When Chu Chengnan saw Xu Yunfan's reaction, especially when Xu Yunfan raised his arm and saw the imperial decree successfully imprinted, the last trace of doubt in the depths of his eyes completely disappeared, replaced by a burning determination.

"Good! With my junior brother's full support, I'm even more confident!"

He put away the token, looked around at the turbulent innate pure and turbid energy, and his eyes shone brightly.

"The time has come! If we don't act now, when will we?"

The Yuanshi Sect and the Bodhi Pure Land are locked in a fierce battle in the Eastern Wilderness. The secrets of heaven are in chaos and the laws are in turmoil. Even with the Pure Yang True Lord in charge, the Wancheng Sword Sect will inevitably be preoccupied with this earth-shattering war.

This is a moment of collision between the energies of heaven and earth, a moment when the rules are loosened, and also the time when the Dao fruit is most easily lost.

The primordial pure and turbid energies gushing forth from Hanya Pass are the supreme resources for me to receive the Dao fruit and construct the golden elixir Dao embryo.

Right now!

(End of this chapter)