Eternal Life as False Emperor

With Lin Junrong taking the lead, the other elders also relaxed.

"Indeed, Sect Leader, we are not trying to oppose you, but this matter is of great importance. Please, do not act on impulse."

"If this kid were at the Divinity Transformation Stage, I wouldn’t oppose. But at the Golden Core... Please redraw the command, Sect Leader."

"If you truly value this kid, Sect Leader, we can find another position for him, but definitely not that of Honored Elder."

Wenn Ziyan looked at them with a mocking smile, fully aware of their true thoughts.

The title of Honored Elder might have some impact on Sea of Stars, yet this impact is almost negligible.

After all, even if people know her actions, at most they would think she, the Sect Leader, is absurd.

What these elders truly care about is another matter.

The cultivation resources that can break through all the way to the Divinity Transformation Stage.

Even for the entire Sea of Stars, these are extraordinarily precious items.

Such resources, even given to the disciples of Sea of Stars, would incite a life-and-death struggle.

Not to mention, Wenn Ziyan now gives them to outsiders.

When the elders quieted down, Wenn Ziyan’s playful gaze swept over them one by one: "Have you all said your piece?"

The elders were suddenly nervous when they heard, bowing their heads and not daring to meet Wenn Ziyan’s gaze.

Don’t be fooled by Wenn Ziyan’s appearance, which is like a cute neighbor’s little sister.

In the brutal Cultivation Realm, anyone who sits in the position of Sect Leader is not simple.

"Listen carefully, recruiting Zheng Yi as a Honored Elder for Sea of Stars is me informing you, not negotiating with you, understood?"

The elders’ faces turned ashen; though they were deeply unwilling, none dared openly defy Wenn Ziyan.

After all, Wenn Ziyan’s title as the Poisonous Empress is not just because she’s the foremost expert in poisonous cultivation techniques in the Canglan Realm.

"Don’t feel upset." After suppressing the elders’ arrogance, Wenn Ziyan suddenly smiled gently.

"The reason I spent so much effort recruiting Zheng Yi to join Sea of Stars, is not without reason."

Unfortunately, no one believed her words.

In the elders’ eyes, regardless of the reason, Golden Core Stage is just Golden Core Stage, not to mention what his joining could benefit Sea of Stars.

The resources of the Divinity Transformation Stage... are incomparable to Zheng Yi, a mere Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

As they harbored grievances in their hearts, Wenn Ziyan’s words shocked them speechless.

"Zheng Yi’s constitution is special, dual cultivation with him can greatly enhance the speed of cultivation."

"What?"

"Sect Leader, are you serious?"

"How much can it increase?"

Upon hearing about the increase in cultivation speed, the elders’ eyes turned red.

"I’m not sure how much it would increase for regular disciples. But even for me, after dual cultivating with the kid, my cultivation improved somewhat."

"Though the improvement was slight, it certainly helped."

"Hiss..." Sea of Stars’ elders involuntarily gasped upon hearing.

Wenn Ziyan, the Sect Leader, is also the strongest in the sect.

Her cultivation hit a bottleneck a hundred years ago; wanting further progress on a pole is extremely difficult.

Yet such as Wenn Ziyan, saw her cultivation improve after dual cultivating with Zheng Yi?

In an instant, everyone looked at Zheng Yi with fervor.

After all, several among them have been unable to advance for years, struggling to find a breakthrough opportunity.

If Zheng Yi were just a regular Golden Core Stage Cultivator, they might not place much importance on him.

But Zheng Yi, having just broken through, had cultivation comparable to Golden Core Peak.

The uniqueness of his constitution goes without saying.

Seeing their eager expressions, Wenn Ziyan knew she was right in her thinking.

Before dual cultivating with Zheng Yi, Wenn Ziyan intended to pay a huge price to keep him.

As Sect Leader of Sea of Stars, her vision is far broader than the elders.

She could vaguely predict this major conflict between the clans would be unparalleled in scale.

No matter who wins or loses, the forces of the entire Canglan Realm will undergo a complete reshuffle.

Although Sea of Stars is a top sect, top sects vary greatly.

For example, Fang Zhuo’s Heaven-supporting Sword Sect has twenty-one Divinity Transformation experts beyond him, an Enlightenment Master.

Or the Canglan Realm’s top expert, Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao’s Jinghang Mountain has seventeen Divinity Transformation experts.

In contrast, Sea of Stars has nine Divinity Transformation experts and no Enlightenment experts.

These are merely the visible strengths of major sects.

Even if some strength is reserved, isn’t it the stronger sects who’ve hidden more?

No eggs remain intact under a toppled nest.

Those strongest sects might not protect themselves, let alone Sea of Stars.

Thus, after hearing Su Yao about Zheng Yi, Wenn Ziyan decisively resolved.

Regardless of the cost, Zheng Yi must be recruited to Sea of Stars.

Only his intelligence might provide Sea of Stars a chance to survive the future chaos.

These things might be invisible to the elders, so even if told, they probably wouldn’t believe.

Hence, the best method naturally is using interest to trade.

Except Wenn Ziyan didn’t expect, since meeting Zheng Yi, the surprises have been constant.

Zheng Yi’s effects firmly pinched the elders’ weaknesses.

Allowing her to almost solve the issue without any cost.

Zheng Yi, cultivating, suddenly felt heated gazes upon him.

Those gazes seemed to ignite him directly.

Under such circumstances, even he couldn’t calmly cultivate.

Opening his eyes, meeting the eyes of Sea of Stars’ elders like hungry wolves.

Zheng Yi instinctively stepped back, nearly shielding his chest with his hands.

Clearly, not long ago, these Sea of Stars elders wished he’d swiftly die by celestial tribulation, why the sudden dramatic shift?

Wenn Ziyan cleared her throat: "Everyone, control yourselves, see what you look like now!"

"I’ll naturally discuss the matter with Zheng Yi. He likely won’t reject the chance to contribute to Sea of Stars."

The elders unwillingly distanced from Zheng Yi.

Yet their eyes retained the look of Pigsy seeing a Ginseng Fruit.

How could Zheng Yi not understand their intention?

After all, this was Zheng Yi’s purpose for joining Sea of Stars!

Of course, outwardly Zheng Yi feigned ignorance, dryly chuckling: "Sect Leader, it seems the sect elders are quite dissatisfied with me."

Wenn Ziyan didn’t dwell, only shooting her elders a fierce glance.

"Don’t worry, that’s not the case."

Sea of Stars, sect council hall.

Wenn Ziyan informed Zheng Yi of their prior discussion.

"Regarding Sea of Stars’ development, Elder Zheng, you shouldn’t have any issues, right?" Wenn Ziyan’s tone carried an undeniable command.

Zheng Yi’s old face awkwardly admitted: "I... I have no issues. However... isn’t this somewhat improper?"

Just as Zheng Yi finished speaking, Lin Junrong urgently replied: "Elder Zheng need not worry. This world differs from Mr. Zheng’s original world. As long as cultivation is enhanced, dual cultivation is common without confirmed Daoist Companion."

Other elders also worried Zheng Yi had mental reservations, fervently persuading.