Who Let Him Cultivate Immortality

Chapter 432: I'm the foremost of the younger generation!

"I've verified this information from multiple sources. The power of a nation's fate operates on a very high level, beyond what you should know at this stage. All you need to understand is that it can negate karmic backlash," Qiu Jin'an cautioned everyone. Their cultivation was too low to be privy to such secrets.

This was knowledge reserved for those at the Tribulation Crossing stage. Had he not been the head of an immortal sect, he wouldn't have known about the existence of the power of a nation's fate either.

Lu Yang agreed wholeheartedly, "Indeed, the power of a nation's fate is a tool possessed by the immortals of the imperial court, related to Dao fruits. It protects the bearer from all poisons and diseases, can unleash immense combat power in an instant, and has the unique property of inducing forgetfulness. Even the national teacher of the Great Yu Dynasty fears the power of a nation's fate and dares not openly oppose it!"

Qiu Jin'an was taken aback. Why did it seem like Lu Yang knew more than he did?

Was this the level of knowledge expected of someone at the Golden Elixir stage?

He recalled his own time at the Golden Elixir stage, just learning about the ancient nameless ones who refined the Star Continent. Concepts like immortals and Dao fruits were completely foreign to him, and he only occasionally ventured into secret realms accessible to those at the Golden Elixir stage, left behind by Elemental Infant and Divine Transformation cultivators.

Moreover, the power of a nation's fate was supposed to induce forgetfulness. He himself was unaffected thanks to a treasure bestowed by the imperial court. How had Lu Yang not forgotten?

Qiu Jin'an pondered for a moment but didn't delve deeper. There were too many mysteries within the Seek Tao Sect to count, and Lu Yang's case was just one more.

For instance, he couldn't understand how the vast world of cultivation had allowed the nine calamities of the Seek Tao Sect to come together.

"After learning this, I went to the Seek Tao Sect to find you. Those old coots there told me you'd gone to the Corpse Driving Sect in Wild State, so I rushed over to inform you, just in time to encounter a Body Fusion cultivator from Great Yu making a move against you."

Qiu Jin'an wore a look of relief, as if his timely arrival had been crucial.

Lu Yang glanced at Qiu Jin'an sideways. It wasn't about being timely; the immortals had already informed him. All along the way, this old man had been tailing them, enjoying the show.

The battle between Qiu Jin'an and Lord Mengtian had caused a great commotion, and the officials from Hanshui City quickly arrived.

Judging from the scale of the battle, the officials deduced that the combatants were of high cultivation. The highest-ranking official from the city who came to the scene was also at the Body Fusion stage.

"So it's Dao Friend Qiu," the Hanshui City official recognized Qiu Jin'an and greeted him with a respectful bow.

As imperial officials, recognizing the five sect leaders was a basic courtesy.

After all, the sect leaders had supervisory and enforcement powers, like a sharp blade.

There had been an incident where Bu Yu Taoist had committed a crime in public. The officials, recognizing Bu Yu Taoist's significant influence, considered covering it up. However, Bu Yu Taoist, displeased, reported the matter directly to the Emperor of Xia. The official was punished as a result.

Bu Yu Taoist also ended up in prison for his crime.

After this incident, the imperial court and officials were shocked, and no one dared to bend the law for personal gain, especially not in front of the five major immortal sects.

After all, they had Bu Yu Taoist, a man who had sent himself to jail.

"You are...?" Qiu Jin'an did not recognize the newcomer.

"I am the Sima of Wild State, An Ping."

"So it's Governor An." Although he had never met him before, Qiu Jin'an feigned sudden realization, as if he had just remembered.

"I saw flames reaching the sky and the Great Sun Suspended in the Sky from the city. What happened here? Can Dao Friend Qiu share some details?"

"I encountered a Body Fusion cultivator from Great Yu. After exchanging blows, he was defeated in two moves and fled in panic."

"From what he revealed, the ghostly disaster plaguing the city was his doing. It's just unclear if he has any accomplices."

Governor An's expression turned serious. This was no trivial matter; the ghostly disaster was a top priority, and they had suspected the Jiuyou Sect. Now it seemed it was the work of Great Yu cultivators!

"Could Dao Friend Qiu discuss this further with the governor?"

Qiu Jin'an smiled, "I happen to have matters to discuss with the governor."

"That's great. And who might these be?"

"These three are disciples of the Seek Tao Sect. The one leading them is the little disciple of Bu Yu Taoist."

Hearing Lu Yang's identity, Governor An showed great respect.

He was a rising star. When Bu Yu Taoist was active, he hadn't even been born yet, and he grew up listening to the legends about Bu Yu Taoist. He knew what a misfortune it was to become Bu Yu Taoist's disciple.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"This is a disciple of the Corpse Driving Sect, and this drowned ghost and the unconscious mortal woman are involved in an insurance scam. We're handing them over to you for processing. They have an accomplice, Liu San from Baishui Village."

Without waiting for Governor An to speak, his subordinates captured the drowned ghost and the unconscious Huang Zao'er, and someone quickly set off to Baishui Village to arrest Liu San.

The rest of the matter no longer required the intervention of Lu Yang and his companions.

"Wait for me a moment."

Before leaving, Lu Yang spoke, then to the bewilderment of those around, he reached into the dry and cold pond, and a continuous stream of saltwater poured from his sleeve, filling the pond.

The water drained from the pond had been stored in the village in his palm.

Governor An was astounded. How old was Lu Yang to have already mastered the Sleeve Within the Cosmos?

Seeing Governor An's expression, Qiu Jin'an laughed heartily, "Surprised, aren't you? Just now, Lu Yang fought a Body Fusion cultivator from Great Yu who was starting over after dispersing his cultivation and won with ease. His combat power is enough to make him the foremost among the younger generation."

Although his own disciple could also defeat that Body Fusion cultivator, it wouldn't be as effortless as Lu Yang's victory.

Qiu Jin'an had been observing Lu Yang's battle and noticed that Lu Yang hadn't used his Golden Elixir from start to finish. He suspected that Lu Yang had even more powerful techniques up his sleeve.

He himself couldn't have beaten Lu Yang at that age.

Truly worthy of being Yun Zhi's disciple.

"That strong?!" Governor An was shocked once more, not expecting such high praise from Qiu Jin'an.

With Qiu Jin'an's experience and knowledge, his judgment wouldn't be wrong, and he had no reason to exaggerate. After all, Lu Yang was a disciple of the Seek Tao Sect, not The Five Elements Sect.

The Seek Tao Sect continued to produce talents as always.

Zhao Po thought to himself that it was indeed so. Having seen Lu Yang's ferocity in battle, he had a premonition that Lu Yang could be the foremost of the younger generation, but with his limited experience, he dared not jump to conclusions.

"Did you hear that? I'm the foremost of the younger generation!" Lu Yang boasted proudly, like a victorious peacock, flaunting in front of Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu.

"Brother Lu is so impressive!" Man Gu clapped sincerely.

Meng Jingzhou snorted. Lu Yang's ego was reaching the skies: "What foremost of the younger generation? Eldest senior sister is."

Lu Yang laughed, "You're just jealous. Eldest senior sister isn't part of the younger generation..."

Catching Meng Jingzhou's meaningful and dangerous gaze, Lu Yang abruptly realized his words were problematic and stopped himself, glaring at Meng Jingzhou.

Meng Jingzhou looked around innocently, pretending he wasn't the one who had set the trap.

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Led by Governor An, the group encountered no surprises in meeting the newly appointed governor of Wild State.

The second update will be around eleven o'clock.