Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard”

Chapter 341: Su Yuan's Status Rise

Then, Su Yuan finally revealed the scene of his conversation with the Ancient Deity Bafeite.

At this, the expressions of all the elders turned grave once more.

"How could there be a Wuji Realm Lingluo Beast on Mount Lingluo? I never sensed it at all!" The Seventh Elder Tongxuan's expression darkened.

Demon Subduing Venerable also frowned and said, "I carefully investigated as well and didn't detect anything. It seems that after the Lingluo Beast breaks through to the Wuji Realm, it gains extremely powerful concealment abilities!"

However, when they saw a faintly discernible Wuji Realm expert beneath the Lingluo Heaven, their expressions became even more serious.

"An outsider expert actually came to settle on Mount Lingluo?"

"Strange! Very strange! Why would he hide his identity? There must be a major problem here!"

Seventh Elder Tongxuan said gravely, "I've heard that some cultivators from the Ancient God Kingdoms have escaped, some fleeing into the God Realm Sea, some into chaos, some disappearing into the void, and some still hiding on the Chaos Continent. Could it be that..."

Everyone became thoughtful.

Jing Hunzi immediately glared at him, "Are you stupid?"

Jing Chenzi choked on his words.

Jing Hunzi said calmly, "Cultivators who can escape from the Eternal Nation are either too weak for the Eternal Nation to bother tracking, or exceptionally powerful! Think about how strong he must be if he dared to deliberately reveal his aura to meet Elder Su! He might very well be at the City-Destroying Level or even stronger!"

"Gasp!" Jing Chenzi drew a sharp breath.

Elder Tongxuan also nodded, "If we expose him, we might be killed by that person before we even have a chance to receive any rewards from the Eternal Nation!"

Jing Chenzi grew restless. Having a powerful expert suddenly appear so close to their tribe felt too dangerous.

"The fact that he easily subdued the Wuji Realm Lingluo Beast is clear proof. At such close distance, I didn't sense any fluctuation in his aura. I could sense Elder Su's battle with the two elders from within the tribe. If there had been a Wuji-level battle before, I would have sensed it too," Jing Hunzi stated.

Su Yuan was quite surprised—Jing Hunzi's perception was actually this powerful?

Elder Daoxian said, "Since the opponent is willing to coexist peacefully, there's no need to provoke him for now. Just treat him as non-existent! If he truly helps block the beast tide from that direction, it will significantly ease our burden. We can pay him a formal visit then."

Elder Daoxian paused, scanned the group, and continued, "I believe Elder Su's achievements—repelling two Wuji Realm enemies, leading the team to clear out a large Chaos Beast territory, and establishing friendly relations with a powerful expert—represent enormous contributions to our tribe. I propose promoting him from Reserve Elder to full Elder and appointing him as the Third Elder!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell completely silent.

Demon Subduing Venerable spoke up, "I second the motion!"

Elder Jiuming said, "I also second!"

With Elder Daoxian himself, that made three votes.

There were still four people left among the remaining elders!

Jing Chenzi looked toward Jing Hunzi.

Jing Hunzi remained silent for a moment, offering no hint to Jing Chenzi.

Tongxuan said, "I approve of the promotion to Elder, but regarding the Third Elder position, I abstain!"

Jing Chenzi gritted his teeth and said, "I oppose! This promotion is too rapid and lacks recognition from the entire tribe. I think we shouldn't rush this!"

At that moment, the usually quiet Elder Lüyin spoke up, "I second the motion!"

Her words made everyone turn to look at her.

Jing Chenzi felt resentful inside. This Elder Lüyin had always played the role of peacemaker, smoothing things over. Why was she being so decisive this time?

Elder Lüyin spoke slowly, "Elder Su didn't initially detect that hidden expert—it was clearly the other party who deliberately revealed himself. I believe the reason he revealed himself was because he recognized the value of Elder Su's resurrection technique. He's very likely a powerful expert from an Ancient God Kingdom, and he must believe that Elder Su's resurrection art can work on Wuji Realm beings, even to the point of resurrecting his clansmen one by one. That's why he came forward to speak with Elder Su!"

Everyone's expressions shifted variously.

This possibility... was indeed plausible!

The female expert's thinking was more meticulous. She had detected a clue and grasped the key point, thus decisively supporting Su Yuan.

Perhaps Wuji Realm beings really could be resurrected?

In that case, befriending Su Yuan now was certainly something to do quickly!

At the level of Great Powers, everyone masters various resurrection methods, but Su Yuan's resurrection was different. It was clearly a resurrection at the level of Wuji rules, capable of resurrecting those whose every trace had been erased by rules. This had reached an inconceivable level.

Jing Chenzi suddenly looked at Jing Hunzi, and vaguely understood that Jing Hunzi must have also realized this layer. That's why Jing Hunzi, who usually opposed Elder Daoxian and his faction, had unusually refrained from speaking out to prevent it.

Jing Hunzi, however, said calmly, "Four votes in favor. In that case, Elder Su shall take the position of Third Elder. The original Third Elder and those after him will move down in sequence."

Tongxuan was speechless—now he had become the Eighth Elder.

Su Yuan smiled slightly and clasped his hands, "Thank you for your recommendation, fellow elders. I've only just arrived in the tribe and am being promoted to such an important position—I truly feel unworthy!"

The ranking among elders not only indicated the extent of their authority but, more importantly, determined their allocation share from the Chaos Crystal Mine!

According to this ranking, from lowest to highest, they could receive 20, 18, 15, 9, 9, 9, 9, and 9 shares! Additionally, two shares were reserved for other members of the tribe to share.

The Third Elder could now receive 15 shares of the crystal mine.

Jing Hunzi said solemnly, "Coincidentally, a new batch of Chaos Crystals has just been stored. Let's distribute them according to the new allocation method!"

Jing Chenzi felt numb. The obvious intention to curry favor was already evident. Didn't that make his previous opposition seem rather clownish?

He observed Su Yuan's expression and, seeing that Su Yuan didn't seem displeased with his earlier opposition, felt relieved. Meanwhile, he continued to ponder about that resurrection technique—how exactly did it work?

Could Wuji Realm beings really be resurrected? It was truly unbelievable.

Although the Chaos Continent was never short of unbelievable things.

But they were just in a remote backwater! They only dared to call themselves a tribe, not even claiming to be a city!

The meeting soon concluded.

The news of Su Yuan ascending to the position of Third Elder quickly spread throughout the entire tribe.

Everyone found it very surprising, but the existence of the Resurrection Dao Technique was enough to suppress any doubts. Moreover, after news spread that Su Yuan had single-handedly repelled two elders from the Mingzhou Tribe, no one had any more objections to his promotion.

Thus, Su Yuan had climbed to the third highest position in the Gaoyu Tribe, only one step away from the top seat.