Chapter 400: Chapter 375: Yinuo Family Head, Meeting Saint Yan again_1
However, Gu Chongshan was, after all, a seasoned veteran. He soon cracked a smile and explained, "Originally, I intended to take over the Gu Family to assure its progress and development, fearing that Miss Yinuo is too young, and her cultivation level is not strong enough to suppress and command neighbouring forces."
"Now that Miss Yinuo has the support of Alliance leader Lu, she is entirely capable of taking on the role of Family Head, and I can put my mind at ease. In the future, I will certainly assist Miss Yinuo wholeheartedly in managing the Gu Family."
"Grandfather, what are you..."
Upon hearing Gu Chongshan’s words, Gu Feiyu panicked.
Gu Chongshan’s statement implied that he was relinquishing his position of Family Head. Wouldn’t that make his expected inheritance of the position disappear?
He was utterly unwilling.
Yet, under Gu Chongshan’s piercing gaze, he didn’t continue, finally showing his reluctant support for Shen Yinuo with a nod of his head.
"These two, with their surface-level support, probably harbor resentment. In the future, when I return to the Martial Alliance, will they take the opportunity to stir up trouble? If I’m not around, can Yinuo keep them in check? Should I take the chance to eliminate them?" Lu Yan puzzled internally.
But he was also a bit hesitant. There was no doubt that Gu Chongshan was currently the Gu Family’s strongest hand. If he were to eliminate Gu Chongshan, the Gu Family would no longer have a strong figure it could fall back on.
If he were not around, no one in the Gu Family would be able to suppress the surrounding feudal lords.
And he could not stay in the Gu Family for an extended period.
"Right, now that Yinuo has reached the Spiritual God of the Fourth Turn, she can help Senior Lin Yan. If she could assist in Lin Yan’s recovery, it would be a massive help, stronger than ten Gu Chongshans," Lu Yan’s eyes lit up.
Since the decision had been made with unanimous consent, Shen Yinuo’s inheritance of the title of Family Head was no longer a suspense.
To prevent delay, they quickly wrapped things up and announced to the Gu Family that the ceremony of inheritance would take place three days later.
Three days passed in a flash.
Without any twists and turns, Shen Yinuo successfully inherited the position of Family Head, took charge of the Gu Family, and became the youngest feudal prince in the world.
"Lu Yan, would you like to accompany me to Nanjiang?" Shen Yinuo find Lu Yan and asked one night.
"That was my intention as well."
Lu Yan nodded, then changed the topic, saying, "Yinuo, I have done you such a significant favor this time. Is there a reward?"
"What reward would you like?"
With her bright eyes flashing like stars in the night, Shen Yinuo blinked at Lu Yan.
"Let me ’teach you everything I know’."
Lu Yan scooped Shen Yinuo up in his arms.
Shen Yinuo’s face flushed red as she buried her head in Lu Yan’s chest.
...
The next morning, early.
Two streaks of light, quietly left the Gu Family.
Despite the considerable distance between the Gu Family and Nanjiang, their speed was incredibly fast. After a day and a night, they had already reached the volcanic cluster at the edge of the sea in Nanjiang.
Without any hesitation, they entered the underground magma and arrived on an island within the magma.
"Little girl, have you reached the Spiritual God of the Fourth Turn?"
A voice suddenly rang out behind them.
They turned and found it was Saint Yan, Lin Yan.
Lu Yan was surprised. He had just released his spiritual sense but didn’t notice when Lin Yan had made it behind them.
However, it was understandable. At his peak, Lin Yan was a Spiritual God of the Ninth Turn, a Transcendance Tribulation Stage existence. His soul was incredibly strong, incomparable to Lu Yan’s.
Even if his Transcendance Tribulation suffered unimaginable damage, a camel starved to death is bigger than a horse.
"I’ve just broken through," Shen Yinuo said.
Over these two days, Shen Yinuo had told Lu Yan why she had progressed so quickly. It was because she had received full support from her father’s faction.
So that Shen Yinuo could stand on her own feet as soon as possible, her father gave all his Soul Crystals to Shen Yinuo.
That included all the Soul Crystals of his faction.
In the early years, Shen Yinuo’s father’s cultivation level hadn’t declined too severely, and his influence was still strong, so the resources he could mobilize were plentiful.
Furthermore, Shen Yinuo herself possessed many Soul Crystals.
With sufficient Soul Crystals and the Great Sun Melting Furnace’s specialty of refining Martial Pills at an unparalleled rate and Soul Crystals too without obstruction, and in the process of refining, the flames of the Great Sun Melting Furnace could eradicate the complex mix of spiritual will within the Soul Crystals.
These advantages combined allowed Shen Yinuo’s cultivation level to make rapid progress, and within a short span of a dozen years, she had reached the Spiritual God of the Fourth Turn.
"Not bad, not bad."
Lin Yan nodded repeatedly, then looked at Lu Yan with an approving expression, saying, "You’re not bad either, young man. Though only a Spiritual God of the Third Turn, the strength of your soul is rarely seen in history; truly... Both of you are abnormal."
"This..."
Being described in such a way, Lu Yan could only respond with a bitter laugh.
"Lass, let me see your miracle of organs."
Lin Yan’s gaze turned towards Shen Yinuo again.
Shen Yinuo nodded, her abdomen lit up, and the Great Sun Melting Furnace flew out.
Compared to before, the Great Sun Melting Furnace seemed more solid, like a treasure that had traveled from ancient times, covered with complex, deep patterns.
Lin Yan’s gaze was bright as he stared at the Great Sun Melting Furnace with a fascinated expression.
"Wonderful, indeed wonderful! It’s becoming more mysterious and unpredictable. Your organ miracle is extraordinary," Said Lin Yan.
"Senior, could it possibly be of help to you?" Shen Yinuo asked.
"Of course it can. All I need is to comprehend some of the mysteries on it, and then I can master the complete Rule of Fire. Break and rebuild, be reborn from the flames. Not only will I be able to return to my peak condition in the future, but I can even go further, truly cross the Heavenly Tribulation and step into the realm of immortality," said Lin Yan.
"Is there really a realm beyond the Spiritual God?" Shen Yinuo asked.
"There definitely is. Martial Ancestor has certainly already reached that realm, and a few of the strongest Immortal Demons in history have also reached that realm. It’s just that the world we live in has incomplete rules and an incomplete He Dao, making it difficult to cross the Heavenly Tribulation," said Lin Yan.
"Our world? Senior, besides our world, are there other worlds?" Lu Yan asked curiously.
"Of course, where do you think Martial Ancestor went?"
Lin Yan said.
"Other worlds? Where? Could it be that after crossing the Heavenly Tribulation and breaking the void, one can enter other worlds?"
Lu Yan continued asking.
In his mind, he recalled novels he had read in his previous life, which typically narrated so.
"Breaking the void?"
Lin Yan smiled and said, "No, the other world exists beyond the sea."
"Beyond the sea?"
Both Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo were surprised.
"The world beyond the sea is infinitely vast, governed by comprehensive rules. It is abundant with mighty beings and immortals battling for supremacy. It is beyond compare with this world."
Lin Yan spoke, showing a glimmer of admiration.
"Senior, have you ever been beyond the sea?"
Lu Yan asked.
"I have not."
Lin Yan shook his head and sighed, "What I know is excavated from some ancient relics and is found in the records left by the Immortal Demons."
"It is said that the outside sea is extremely perilous. Even the beings of the He Dao level might die at any moment. I once hesitated whether to leave or not, but eventually, I lacked the resolution. I chose to stay. Now looking back, I’m unsure whether it was the right or wrong decision."
"Maybe by now, had I left, I would have achieved immortality, or perhaps, I might have already perished."
Upon saying this, Lin Yan’s tone changed and he continued, "But now, having met you two kids gives me hope. Perhaps this was all predestined."
"Senior, about how long would it take for you to comprehend the Great Sun Melting Furnace? As the current family head, I am afraid I cannot stay here for a long time."
Shen Yinuo asked.
"No worries, I will enter the Great Sun Melting Furnace and dwell within it. This way, I will get better exposure to the Great Sun Melting Furnace and comprehend it even more thoroughly."
Lin Yan said.
"Can it be done that way?"
Shen Yinuo’s eyes sparkled.
"Certainly. In the stage of He Dao, the fusion of spiritual flesh and rules gives birth to various mysteries. The two of you have a long road ahead. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."
Lin Yan said.
After finishing, Lin Yan’s body was engulfed by firelight, the rules of fire permeated, his body continued to distort, transforming entirely into a flame. In a flash, it plunged into the Great Sun Melting Furnace and disappeared.
"Now, I’m inside. You can leave at any time."
The voice of Lin Yan came through.
With a thought, Shen Yinuo made the Great Sun Melting Furnace fly back into her body and disappear.
"Lu Yan, let’s go."
Shen Yinuo said with a gleeful face.
Having Lin Yan domiciled within the Great Sun Melting Furnace was equivalent to carrying an exceptional expert with her at all times. Anyone who dared to trouble her would definitely be in for a huge surprise.
Lu Yan also relaxed at this point. With this, there was no need to worry about Gu Chongshan pulling any tricks.
The two of them took off into the sky, flying towards the Gu Family.
"Lu Yan, you seem preoccupied?"
On the way, Shen Yinuo noticed Lu Yan’s worried expression and curiously asked.
"No."
Lu Yan shook his head.
In fact, he was.
Just now, he had thought of an important issue.
Since Lin Yan resided in the Great Sun Melting Furnace, wouldn’t there be a third party present when he and Shen Yinuo engaged in battle in the future?
Thinking of this, Lu Yan felt overwhelmed.
It seemed that he would have to endure for the time being, hoping that Lin Yan could break through soon and leave the Great Sun Melting Furnace.
Upon returning to the Gu Family, Lu Yan stayed for two more days before bidding farewell.
The Martial Alliance was ultimately without a powerful guardian. He was worried that staying away for too long might cause change.
Luckily, when he returned to the Martial Alliance, everything was normal.
No Immortal had attacked the Martial Alliance.
"It seems that the Immortals are uncertain of dealing with me and are waiting for the Immortal Lord to break free before they try to kill me," Lu Yan speculated.
Now, he must compete against time with the Fairy Ruins.
Before the Immortal Lord gets free, he must strive to increase his strength sufficiently powerful.
Upon returning to the Martial Alliance, after meeting the high-ranking officials of the Alliance, Lu Yan wanted to immediately throw himself into cultivation. However, at this moment, Zuo Yun found Lu Yan with clear excitement on his face.
"Lu Yan, no, Alliance Leader, I’ve recently made a major breakthrough in the study of Wish Patterns. I might be creating history with Wish Patterns. Alliance Leader, you must support me."
Zuo Yun eagerly said.
"What breakthrough?"
Lu Yan was curious.
"Do you know about military formations?"
Zuo Yun said.
Lu Yan nodded.
Of course, he knew.
Through various kinds of military formations, the collective strength of an army could be condensed, projecting impressive power.
If an army is slack and has no formation, its combat power will definitely not reach its potential. Faced with an army that has arranged a military formation, they will crumble upon contact.
Even if the power of the army is stronger, they often cannot defeat the disciplined and strategic army that has arranged a military formation.
"The existing military formations are simply common formations, completely different from the Wish Pattern formations. I’m wondering if the Wish Pattern formation can be applied to military formations."
Zuo Yun said.
"Applying Wish Pattern formation in the military formation, how would that work?"
Lu Yan was curious.
"It requires a medium."
Zuo Yun said enthusiastically.
