Eternal Bonds: A Journey with the Fated Immortal

Chapter 86

A Great Saint?

Su Changsheng raised an eyebrow, looking at the white-bearded elder before him, feeling a bit surprised.

Should he say, as expected of the Overlord of the True Saint Continent?

They even had a Great Saint.

A small continent having a Saint King was already remarkable, but to have a Great Saint as well.

However, considering the Taishi Sect’s connection to the Taishi Holy Land, it was highly likely that they were a branch force.

Su Changsheng was no longer surprised.

A top-tier holy land could dominate dozens or even hundreds of divine regions, with its influence spreading across thousands of divine territories.

For the Taishi Sect, as a branch force, to have a Great Saint overseeing it was not impossible.

“Compensation? Speak. If I’m not satisfied, not even the Taishi Holy Land can suppress me!”

Su Changsheng flicked his finger casually, showing no regard for the Great Saint’s presence.

Yet, no one present found this surprising.

In fact, anyone who had witnessed Su Changsheng’s earlier sword strike could understand his current demeanor.

He truly possessed the confidence to stand equal to, or even surpass, a Great Saint.

“The Taishi Sect is willing to offer thirty top-tier Origin mines and three thousand supreme spirit stone mines to the Su family!”

The white-bearded elder sighed as he spoke.

Thirty top-tier Origin mines?

Su Changsheng’s hand paused, his eyebrows slightly raised in surprise.

Beside him, An Miaoyi’s heart pounded. Even though she had seen much of the world and had connections with many Holy Maidens from great sects and even Holy Maidens from holy lands, upon hearing about thirty top-tier Origin mines, she couldn’t help but feel a rush of breathlessness and a dizzying impulse.

One must know that a top-tier force typically has resources equivalent to two or three top-tier Origin mines, plus some supreme spirit stone mines, and that was already the limit.

Yet, the white-bearded elder offered thirty top-tier Origin mines and three thousand supreme spirit stone mines in one breath. This was equivalent to the total resources of twenty to thirty top-tier forces combined.

Was this the foundation of the Taishi Sect?

Even Su Changsheng felt an impulse to exclaim in astonishment at this moment.

So extravagant.

“……”

Ancestor Taixu, standing to the side, raised an eyebrow, but he didn’t show much reaction.

Thirty top-tier Origin mines were nothing more.

For an ordinary saint or a top-tier force, this might be an unimaginable amount of resources.

But for the Taishi Sect, it wasn’t difficult to produce.

If it were the Taishi Holy Land, this wouldn’t even count as a single hair.

“Fellow Daoist, I’m afraid your sincerity is lacking. It’s just thirty Origin mines!”

Although Su Changsheng was astonished, he remained calm on the surface, merely chuckling lightly.

Having attended auctions with the Ninth Princess, he had developed some immunity to such offers.

Moreover, Origin mines were not of much use to Su Changsheng at this point.

As for the Su family, they were too small in scale. It would take an extremely long time just to absorb and integrate the True Saint Continent.

No matter how many Origin mines there were, if they couldn’t be assimilated, it would only result in becoming bloated without real strength.

“Then we will allocate ten secret realms to the Su family. These secret realms are all places where the younger generation can train and gain immense benefits!”

“In addition, the Taishi Sect can provide various resources, including half of the resources from the Technique Hall and the Pill Hall to the Su family. We can also offer some of the recommended spots for disciples to enter the Taishi Holy Land.”

“Furthermore, our Holy Maiden Lin Miao can be given to Fellow Daoist Changsheng as a maid or concubine, at your discretion!”

The white-bearded elder spoke in rapid succession, offering extremely generous resources, causing Ancestor Taixu’s eyebrows to twitch violently, especially at the final condition.

Ancestor Taixu’s eyebrows shot up, and he was nearly on the verge of losing control.

To send the Holy Maiden of the Taishi Sect away? And as a maid or concubine?

This… this… this was simply outrageous, an utter humiliation!

Ancestor Taixu almost wanted to draw his sword on the spot!

“……”

Lin Miao, standing to the side, was also stunned. She hadn’t expected to be brought into this at the end.

However, for some reason, even though she was being sent away as a maid or merely a concubine, she didn’t feel much anger. Instead, she felt a slight sense of joy.

Was there something wrong with her mind?

Lin Miao’s thoughts were in disarray, but whenever she glanced at Su Changsheng, her face turned red.

“……”

Su Changsheng also fell silent.

Was the other party in a hurry to shower him with benefits?

Not only were they offering various resources, techniques, and pills, but they were even willing to send their Saintess to him?

“Fellow Daoist, is this sincerity sufficient?”

Seeing Su Changsheng remain silent, the white-bearded elder stroked his beard and smiled.

“Since it’s hard to refuse your generous offer, I shall accept it with gratitude!”

Su Changsheng raised an eyebrow, quickly understanding the white-bearded elder’s intentions.

However, he had no plans to refuse.

After all, the offer was too tempting.

“The Su family is set to expand. In the next ten years, or even decades, we will unify the True Saint Continent. How will the Taishi Sect position itself then?”

Su Changsheng then posed another question.

“The Taishi Sect will relinquish its position as overlord, asking only for a single territory. Everything else will be at your discretion, Fellow Daoist. The reason we need this territory is due to orders from the Holy Land, which we cannot defy. We ask for your understanding!” the white-bearded elder said without hesitation.

It seemed that, to him, giving up the overlord position was not something difficult to accept.

“Alright, I want to see the resources in three days!”

Su Changsheng nodded, then turned and left with An Miaoyi. As for Lin Miao, he didn’t take her immediately.

After all, everything would be settled in three days.

“Old man, how could you dare to propose such outrageous conditions? You even sold off Miao’er!”

Seeing that Su Changsheng had already left and his presence could no longer be sensed, Ancestor Taixu immediately furrowed his brows and looked at the white-bearded elder, suppressing his anger as he spoke.

“Miao’er, you should say something too!”

Then, Ancestor Taixu turned his gaze to Lin Miao, wanting her to say a few words as well.

Although Lin Miao was just a junior, she was actually a descendant of the white-bearded elder. Moreover, due to her possession of the Taicang Divine Physique, she held a very high status within the Taishi Sect.

Moreover, she was very much favored by the white-bearded elder.

“Huh? Oh, Ancestor… I think, this could have been discussed with me first!”

Hearing the voice, Lin Miao suddenly snapped out of her daze, then became a bit bashful, her face turning completely red as she spoke.

“……”

Seeing this, Ancestor Taixu’s mouth twitched, his face full of dark lines.

This little girl is hopeless.

“Taixu, do you really think I am pushing Miao’er into a pit of fire?”

The white-bearded elder stroked his beard and shook his head with a smile.

“What do you mean?”

Ancestor Taixu raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with doubt as he looked at the elder, wanting to hear his explanation.

“Su Changsheng is incredibly extraordinary. You must know, just over ten years ago, he had only just broken through to become a Saint. In such a short time, he has already reached the level of a Half-Step Great Saint!”

“Even if he had broken through earlier, it has only been a few hundred years. To become a Half-Step Great Saint in just a few hundred years, his future achievements are unimaginable. He will at least become a Quasi-Emperor Sovereign!”

“Moreover, he treats his wife exceptionally well. Even for the Saintess of the Tianyu Sect, he was willing to draw his sword and slay a Half-Step Great Saint in a fit of rage, not hesitating to offend the Crimson Refining Demon Palace!”

“Even if Miao’er goes over as just a maid, she won’t be neglected in the future. Following someone with boundless potential, a future Quasi-Emperor, will never be worse than her current situation!”

The white-bearded elder explained calmly.

“Moreover, if we don’t offer such conditions, do you believe that Su Changsheng wouldn’t dare to overturn the Taishi Sect?”

“……”

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Taixu fell silent. He had to admit that the white-bearded elder’s explanation was indeed correct.

Given Su Changsheng’s current potential, there was a significant possibility that he would break through to become a Quasi-Emperor in the future.

A Quasi-Emperor Sovereign would not need to bow even to the Taishi Holy Land and would command respect.

Following such an existence would indeed be far better than being a mere Holy Maiden.

“More importantly, Miao’er likes him, and that alone is enough!”

The white-bearded elder added another sentence, then looked at Lin Miao and softly said:

“Miao’er, you won’t blame your ancestor, will you?”

“Miao’er is willing!”

Lin Miao shook her head. She calmed down and carefully considered the elder’s words, then solemnly replied.

“Alright!”

The white-bearded elder, satisfied, stroked his beard, and his faint shadow then disappeared.

He was merely a projection of his primordial spirit and had no combat power; his true body was still in the Taishi Sect.

“Sigh. Fine, do as you wish!”

Watching this scene, Ancestor Taixu shook his head and sighed, then turned and headed back to the Taishi Sect.

“Ancestor Taixu, wait for me!”

Seeing this, Lin Miao quickly followed.

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