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Chapter 79: The Intentions of the Seal God Palace
Chapter 79: The Intentions of the Seal God Palace
Upon reaching a thousand contribution points in the Unity Sect, one would generally be eligible for an appointment to lead a stronghold.
Night Demon currently had seven hundred and fifty points, not far from the required amount.
The Seal God Palace thought for a moment, "It's nothing. That monkey is currently doing nothing at the Martial Academy. Giving him something is pointless; he knows nothing! How dare he ask me for an official position?"
Mu Lin Yuan glanced at the communication jade, and a chuckle escaped his heart. He was about to ask for a reward, but why wouldn't he ask for an official position?
Mu Lin Yuan reminded, "Grandmaster, about Night Demon eliminating the Heaven Deity Sect's stronghold..." He paused, "...the points given were a bit excessive."
A shadow crossed the Seal God Palace's face.
Logically, this should not have been rewarded.
After all, the Heaven Deity Sect was an ally, also belonging to the Only Me Religion.
Rewarding for eliminating their own people...
After this incident, the Seal God Palace felt it was somewhat inappropriate. But when they had eliminated the Heaven Deity Sect's people, the feeling of satisfaction was overwhelming, and they couldn't help but reward them.
Humming in agreement, the Seal God Palace said, "It's just a little encouragement for this young man."
Mu Lin Yuan fell silent.
In his heart, he began analyzing the situation. The Grandmaster had never shown such favoritism before, and none of the previous disciples had ever received such high regard from him.
Why did the Grandmaster treat Night Demon so differently?
Mu Lin Yuan was unaware that there was a word in this world called 'flattery'.
Apart from a few high-ranking individuals, who in the Unity Sect would dare to flatter the Seal God Palace like this? They would kneel in fear, unable to utter a word. Even Mu Lin Yuan himself, though slightly more casual, could never match Fang Che's all-encompassing flattery that made the Seal God Palace feel so comfortable.
After all, the Grandmaster's status was too high, making it impossible to flatter him.
And the Seal God Palace had no reason to be suspicious of Fang Che. With Night Demon's cultivation, he could destroy an entire city alone! What was there to fear? So, Fang Che was going all out, shamelessly flattering, and he knew just how far to go.
I'll only make you feel good! I'll never let you feel annoyed!
This was something the Seal God Palace, having been high above for so many years, had never experienced. Moreover, the young man was indeed promising, so it was only natural.
This was indeed part of the reason, but not the whole story.
Mu Lin Yuan chose his words carefully and asked, "Grandmaster, I've never seen you pay so much attention to the younger generation before. This time, with Night Demon, it seems different. Do you have other plans for him in the future?"
This question made Mu Lin Yuan's heart beat with anticipation.
But he felt that he had touched upon the Seal God Palace's sensitive spot.
Indeed, the Seal God Palace's full attention was drawn to this.
A smile appeared on the Seal God Palace's face.
"Old Mu, have you ever met the Supreme Patriarch?" he asked.
Mu Lin Yuan immediately showed respect.
"It is said that during the Supreme Patriarch's baptism, the Heavenly Scorpion God showed great satisfaction."
The Seal God Palace's words were transmitted directly into Mu Lin Yuan's ears.
But Mu Lin Yuan still showed a moment of horror, his expression revealing extreme shock.
"The same goes for the First Seat."
The Seal God Palace continued to transmit his thoughts.
Mu Lin Yuan was shocked beyond words.
"Throughout history, there have only been two people. Now, there's a third: Night Demon."
The Seal God Palace stopped transmitting and spoke aloud, "So, when you ask why I treat Night Demon differently... you've hit the nail on the head."
"Night Demon is seventeen and a half years old. Just four months ago, he was still a Martial Apprentice."
"Then, after breaking through to the Martial Warrior realm, his innate talent and bloodline, stimulated by the energy of heaven and earth, underwent a sudden change, turning him into a genius. He joined the sect, and the last time Sun Yuan reported to me, he mentioned that his disciple had a problem with his physique."
"What kind of problem?"
"After each breakthrough, his absorption of the energy of heaven and earth doubles, or even more, the normal rate; and this becomes more apparent with each additional breakthrough."
"What's this called?"
The Seal God Palace hummed and said, "In just over four months, he went from a Martial Apprentice to a Martial Warrior, then to a Martial Master, and now he's broken through to the Martial Sage realm. Apart from the resources we and Sun Yuan provided, he had nothing else, and he's from a Ninth-Rank Clan's extended family. What does this signify?"
"Nothing at all!" Mu Lin Yuan's heart was filled with turmoil.
"What do you mean, Grandmaster?"
The Seal God Palace stood up and said, "Today, I realized that Ren Zhongyuan has been cultivating many trusted followers over the years, elevating them from humble beginnings and nurturing them step by step to high positions."
"Although these positions are only at the level of Fleetmaster... the benefit is that these people are fiercely loyal to Ren Zhongyuan."
"And Ren Zhongyuan continues to do this, even intercepting some truly talented and promising seeds, removing them from the sect's records, leaving no trace."
"Even when we investigate, we can't find anything."
Mu Lin Yuan remained silent, his face grave.
"And I, in these years, thought I held all the power in my hands, controlling the world..."
The Seal God Palace sighed softly, "The current situation within the sect is a bit obscure, and even some of the old brothers from back then now speak of Ren Zhongyuan with a hint of strangeness."
"If I, the Seal God Palace, don't prepare now, I fear that one day I'll be exposed and left to rot in the wilderness, not even knowing the reason."
"At my current cultivation level in the Seal God Palace, even if I were to receive several more divine blessings, the highest position I could attain would be a Chamberlain in the Main Headquarters. But in that role, my power would be limited. It's better to be a Grandmaster of a sect, at least then I'd be a lord in my own right."
Seal God Palace spoke softly, "But Night Demon is different. Given a hundred years, his cultivation could reach my level, and who knows what heights he could attain in the future. Perhaps in two or three hundred years..."
"Moreover, Night Demon carries his own fortune. Since his appearance, he has boosted our sect's fortune. His suppression of the Three Sects' seeds seems ordinary, but it's connected to our recent defeat, making it seem like a coincidence that turns the tide in our favor. This is a chance to regain our momentum."
Seal God Palace spoke with depth, "Old Mu, this isn't a mental block of ours, but the concept of fortune is intangible and yet, we must believe in it."
"And this time, Ren Zhongyuan's rebellion was, from a certain perspective, a reminder from Night Demon."
"A reminder from Night Demon?" Mu Lin Yuan was shocked.
"Yes. Although even he himself doesn't realize he reminded me, the fact remains that he did. This makes me feel even more that this young man carries an inexplicable fortune."
Seal God Palace exhaled, "Old Mu, at our level, we should understand one thing—that in the realm of the unknown, there is a higher power at play."
Mu Lin Yuan nodded, his face grave.
Younger folks usually don't believe in the concept of Providence, but the older one gets in the Jianghu, the more one realizes that many things are inexplicable.
There are countless coincidences that are truly bizarre.
For instance, someone might encounter their mortal enemy right after suffering a severe injury, and despite this enemy always being weaker, they end up dying at their hands.
Or someone severely injured might find themselves in a perilous situation in a vast wilderness, yet they miraculously survive.
Or, something that should never have come your way according to common sense, suddenly does because a benefactor takes a liking to you, even though you've never met them before.
Or, after decades of being stuck at a particular cultivation level, one morning you suddenly have a breakthrough and it all becomes clear...
The more one experiences such things, the more one believes.
People like Mu Lin Yuan and Seal God Palace, who have reached the pinnacle of martial cultivation, have experienced countless things that ordinary cultivators might never encounter in a lifetime.
They may have doubts about 'Providence's Arrangements', but they firmly believe in the concept of 'Personal Fortune'.
And this belief is not without reason; it is a real phenomenon.
"The Supreme Patriarch is actually quite dissatisfied with the way we scheme against each other."
Seal God Palace said calmly, "The Supreme Patriarch always believes that if we didn't hold each other back and engage in such vicious competition, we could have unified the continent long ago. This belief is a baseless talk of those in high positions."
Mu Lin Yuan also laughed, "Only when they reach our position will they understand that not competing means death."
"Yes. If you don't step on others, they'll step on you to rise. Over the years, we've suffered greatly at the hands of Unity Sect, Heavenly Deity Sect, and Three Saints Sect. They've used our people as stepping stones for their promotions."
"Furthermore, aren't the Guardians doing the same? For positions, benefits, and cultivation, they fight among themselves, and the bloodshed is no less intense."
Seal God Palace gave a cold laugh, "The mortal world is a grand arena."
"What I value in Night Demon is his venom and his uniqueness. Have you noticed? Since he's someone we nurtured in Unity Sect, his thoughts are entirely focused on our sect. Towards other sects, he's equally ruthless. As long as he's loyal to Unity Sect, he doesn't care about anything else, and that's the most crucial part."
"Therefore, from the beginning, we should cut off any assistance from other sects and prevent future poaching. We should also suppress other sects and ensure they follow us unwaveringly. The primary focus of his cultivation should be to strive in Unity Sect, even to the point of having no other path, rather than seeking external help."
"As for us, if we want to take another step forward in the future..."
Seal God Palace turned to look at Mu Lin Yuan, "Old Mu, if Night Demon can maintain this rate of cultivation progress and growth after breaking through to the Primordial Great Master realm, he will likely be of great help to us in the future. After all, he's someone we've nurtured since he was young!"
"So, for now, I'm just observing and providing some cultivation assistance. But if he can continue this rapid progress even after becoming a Great Master... that's when my true support will begin. However, at that time, the Quintessence Toad won't be enough to balance the scales."
Mu Lin Yuan's face showed unconcealed shock, "So... this is the Grandmaster's plan?"
"It's just a precaution. Right now, nothing is certain. We're just watching this young man's growth. If he becomes ordinary after breaking through to the Great Master realm... then his journey with me will end here."
"It's like spotting a talent and giving them a task, but whether they can accomplish great things in the future is uncertain. However, Night Demon's unintentional influence on our sect's fortune has made me reconsider."
(End of Chapter)
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