Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2227: 145: A Temporary Farewell
Previously on Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant...
“Taoist Friend Taiyi shouldn't be overly distressed. I will personally consult with the Great Ancestor to see if there is any way to salvage this situation.”
Within the Yin Ruins Arena.
Wang Ba and Yin Penglai had ascended back into the sky above the arena. Despite his best efforts to mask it, Yin Penglai’s voice carried a trace of disappointment as he offered words of comfort.
His expression, however, remained profoundly grim. Wang Ba understood the underlying implications but remained largely unbothered, responding with a simple, polite nod:
“I appreciate your efforts, Taoist Brother.”
“It is no trouble at all.”
Forcing a faint smile, Yin Penglai added:
“I shall head to the Great Ancestor immediately for guidance. Please, Taoist Friend, rest easy for now.”
Wang Ba gave a slight nod in return, remaining silent as he retreated toward his private immortal cave.
Watching Wang Ba’s retreating back, the mask of composure on Yin Penglai’s face finally crumbled into a look of deep concern.
He turned and flew rapidly toward the ancestral hall of the Yin Family.
Before long, several powerful figures received his summons and converged on the hall from various points across the arena.
Inside the ancestral hall.
“He failed to receive the acknowledgment of Zhang’s Ruins?”
“Penglai, explain exactly what transpired.”
After hearing the report, Yin Tianzhi fell into a contemplative silence, while the Second Ancestor couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
The Second Ancestor’s tone carried a sharp edge of criticism.
The other Elders likewise stared at Yin Penglai with expressions of utter bewilderment.
As the one with the lowest seniority and status present, Yin Penglai replied with a somber face:
“I… I cannot say for certain. According to True Man Taiyi, upon reaching the abyss, he made several attempts. Initially, his divine consciousness managed to penetrate the core of Zhang’s Ruins, but he was violently ejected. Subsequent attempts were entirely blocked. I felt it as well; the core truly refused to recognize him… Such a phenomenon is unheard of. Have any of the Ancestors witnessed this before?”
The gathered Ancestors exchanged looks of confusion, each shaking their head.
The Second Ancestor of the Yin Family asked, clearly baffled:
“It is rare for someone to be rejected by the core of Zhang’s Ruins. I have seen cases where one simply fails to integrate with the core, but to be barred from even entering? Could he have botched the Dharma technique?”
Yin Tianzhi, who had remained quiet until now, slowly shook his head in disagreement:
“That is impossible. The secret technique is remarkably straightforward; even those at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stage can execute it. A grand Unification cultivator would not commit such a basic error. Furthermore, the fact that he entered the core initially proves the technique worked; the issue must lie with True Man Taiyi himself.”
“It seems he and Zhang’s Ruins simply share no destiny.”
Disappointment clouded the faces of Yin Penglai and the others at Yin Tianzhi’s assessment.
The Second Ancestor frowned, muttering:
“If he lacks the recognition of Zhang’s Ruins, he cannot attempt a breakthrough there. If he can never reach the Tribulation-Transcending Realm, his worth to us is significantly diminished…”
“How incredibly short-sighted!”
Yin Tianzhi snapped, his brow furrowing in a sharp reprimand.
The Second Ancestor winced at the rebuke but didn't dare fight back, instead asking tentatively:
“Great Ancestor, I do not mean to be shallow, but regardless of his combat prowess, he is not a Tribulation-Transcending Realm expert. Setting aside other factors, his longevity alone cannot compare to a Tribulation cultivator. What real value can such a person provide…?”
Yin Tianzhi let out a cold snort:
“All he lacks is the right environment for his breakthrough. If Zhang’s Ruins cannot hold him, can he not look toward the outside domains?”
“If we provide him the path to face his tribulation and break through, won't he become a massive pillar of support for our Yin Family once he returns?”
“Furthermore, this man possesses a sincere character. If we grant him this chance at ascension, he will surely feel indebted. This is the perfect opening for us to secure his total loyalty.”
“We previously spoke of gaining eight parts of his trust. By seizing this opportunity, we might increase that to nine parts!”
“You only focus on immediate profits and losses—is that not the definition of short-sightedness?”
The mention of eight or nine parts referred to the depth of his allegiance to the Yin Family.
Eight parts represented a rare level of devotion, but with nine parts of trust, the Yin Family could safely entrust him with their most vital secrets.
Securing such a talent and ensuring his growth would be a monumental victory for the clan.
The Yin Family had risen from obscurity to its current heights precisely by possessing the vision to grasp opportunities that others overlooked.
“This…”
The Second Ancestor saw the logic immediately, yet a new concern made him hesitate:
“But any domain capable of supporting a Unification cultivator’s tribulation would have to be a Great Realm… Which Great Realm would permit True Man Taiyi to consume the Power of Creation within their borders?”
The Thunder Tribulation required for a Unification cultivator to ascend to the Tribulation-Transcending Realm demands a massive amount of Power of Creation. Many resource-strapped Great Realms strictly limit the number of such breakthroughs to protect their own foundations.
The Great Ancestor’s plan was sound in theory, but what domain would waste such precious resources on a wandering rogue cultivator?
And what could the Yin Family possibly offer to convince them?
Great Realms were filled with their own geniuses; they wouldn't care for the meager offerings of the Yin Family.
However, Yin Tianzhi appeared to have a specific plan in mind, stating calmly:
“In the past, it would have been difficult, but a window of opportunity is approaching.”
“An opportunity?”
The Second Ancestor and the others looked at each other, confused.
Yin Tianzhi finally revealed the secret:
“The Supreme True Buddha has been plotting for centuries, and his target is likely the Cloud Sky Realm… While Zhang’s Ruins may lack top-tier Great Cultivators, our number of Tribulation cultivators is significant. True Man Gai of the Cloud Sky Sect will undoubtedly seek us out to form an alliance against the Supreme True Buddha. When that time comes, the opportunity we need will present itself.”