Chapter 964: Chapter 600: Traveling with Elder Cheng Yu, Elder Long Acquires a Treasure

"Lu Lin, Elder Long is the most fiery among our General Mountain elders. His combat power ranks in the top three among the seven elders. He acknowledges you, so I don’t need to test you to know that your ability and cultivation talent must be excellent."

"However, accompanying me on outings requires mental preparation."

"Oh."

Lu Lin’s heart tightened, and he perked up.

"Please give me your guidance, Elder Cheng Yu."

"No need to be so tense. This time, the seven elders are accepting you as a disciple to teach you, which is the intention of the Saint Lord."

"The intention of the Saint Lord?"

Although Lu Lin had vaguely guessed this, he hadn’t expected it to be confirmed at this moment.

Indeed, if it were just one elder favoring Lu Lin, at most there would be some arguments, and Lu Lin would become their disciple.

But for seven elders to simultaneously accept Lu Lin as a disciple is unprecedented.

Moreover, the seven elders only ask Lu Lin to call them teacher, not Master. Perhaps Lu Lin’s true Master is the Saint Lord Lv Potian.

Could the Saint Lord actually want to take him as a disciple?

Lu Lin found it hard to believe.

Over the years, he had learned about the numerous facets of Longyuan World, the Nine Great Sacred Lands, oh no, it should be the Eight Holy Grounds’ Saint Lords, who are the top figures here.

A few years ago, there was news of Demon Nightmare Mountain’s disappearance. Initially, no one believed it, but those spreading the news spoke convincingly. Over time, more and more people visited its location, discovering it’s now a ruin, its former glorious scenery vanished, leaving only thick dust and a strong scent of demon beasts.

Only then did the cultivators of Longyuan World realize that, without anyone noticing, one of the Nine Sacred Lands had disappeared, leaving only eight.

This matter was spread so widely and involved a sacred land, allowing Lu Lin to hear about it.

Even though Demon Nightmare Mountain disappeared, it doesn’t negate the strength and status of the Saint Lords in Longyuan World.

Throughout the Longyuan World, billions of people, the eight Saint Lords undoubtedly stand at the top of the pyramid. Such a boss wanting to make Lu Lin his disciple, even with his current strength and mindset, made his blood boil.

"Don’t get too excited, it’s not set in stone yet."

Elder Cheng Yu said with a smile.

"Following our seven elders to learn should be seen as a test by the Saint Lord. As for what form the test will take, I don’t know."

"Still, what you need to focus on now is to earnestly engage with each teacher and gain from each one."

"Understood, disciple."

Lu Lin hurriedly replied solemnly.

The Saint Lord Lv Potian wants to train him, to accept him as a disciple, and Lu Lin naturally understands why.

When Lv Potian’s term ends, he will step down from the position of General Mountain’s Saint Lord and become a Supreme Elder.

The term is eight thousand years.

Now Lv Potian has held the position of Saint Lord for three thousand years, approaching four thousand years. Preparing a successor in advance is understandable.

If Lu Lin can become the Saint Lord of General Mountain, he will undoubtedly wield great power, supporting the Human Federation in entering Longyuan World will be a small task.

"Good, I’m glad you understand. My work at General Mountain involves external relations, coordinating with the other seven Sacred Lands, the Overseas Immortal Path, the Loose Cultivator Alliance, the Eight Hundred Families, the Outer Region Human Clan, the Ten Thousand Monster Races, and even some relations at the Exotic Battlefield."

"My guidance won’t be systematic but requires you to learn by my side."

"When faced with issues, what attitude to adopt, how to handle success or failure, and General Mountain’s external policies and boundaries, among others, you must experience and learn yourself."

"The help I can give you is basic intelligence on various forces. Beyond that, it’s up to you."

"Just a few days ago, in the Northwestern Domain, a demon beast tribe attacked a merchant team from our subordinate Yunlan Immortal Sect. Elder Long talked about borrowing a flying boat, so I took on this task to let you see."

"Thank you, Elder Cheng Yu, for your trouble."

Lu Lin quickly expressed gratitude, knowing Elder Cheng Yu oversees General Mountain’s external strategies. Tasks like negotiating with the demon beast tribe typically wouldn’t require his presence, but to guide Lu Lin, he took on this role.

"It’s no trouble. There are still some days before reaching the demon beast tribe. You should rest a bit in this flying boat." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Yes."

Lu Lin agreed, and under Elder Cheng Yu’s guidance, he entered the room prepared for him.

Elder Cheng Yu’s cloud-soaring flying boat is larger than Elder Long’s, with a dozen or so rooms, fitting for long-term absence from home as comfort is naturally needed.

However, the room Elder Cheng Yu prepared for Lu Lin was rather simple—just an empty room, lacking any furniture or even basic things like a bed, wardrobe, or tables and chairs.

But there was a small woven rattan mat. Lu Lin looked at it, noting it wasn’t particularly valuable, probably costing no more than 500 Star Stones.