166: You're too weak!

At a certain immortal mountain, the hands of several old men playing chess trembled, and the chess pieces fell all over the ground.

"This aura... it exceeds a normal True Immortal! Could it be a Golden Immortal descending?"

"The direction seems to be... Wending Sect? That newly risen Sect?"

"Hiss... A peerless powerhouse has descended. The situation of this Lower Heaven is likely going to be chaotic!"

Deeper in a more distant Ancient Tomb frozen for ten thousand years, a pair of turbid eyes suddenly snapped open, flashing with a hint of horror.

"This... this aura is no weaker than this seat at its peak! At least Peak True Immortal! No, even stronger!"

"No, no, this old man's meager savings can't withstand such a disturbance. Can't afford to provoke them, can't afford to provoke them..."

The Ancient Tomb instantly fell silent, all aura disappearing without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Lin Chen looked up, Cave Heaven True Eye silently opening, looking at the figure within the treasure light.

[Name: Venerable Duobao]

[Realm: Peak True Immortal]

[Talent: Wealth Luck Immortal Body]

[Background: Venerable Duobao follows the Immortal Dao of Wealth Luck, entering the Dao through wealth. He is obsessed with accumulating wealth, believes that "Wealth Can Communicate with the Gods," and has a natural keen sense for treasures. The more wealth he collects, the faster his cultivation increases. He loves collecting Immortal Crystals, Immortal Treasures, Immortal Pills, and everything of value.]

"Venerable Duobao?"

Lin Chen's expression was a bit strange.

"This Sect Master knows of a Senior named Daoist Duobao. I wonder which one is more 'Duobao' compared to this Venerable?"

"But it's perfect, this is a natural Wealth-Gathering Boy!"

"With him around, he can provide a steady stream of resources for the Sect!"

"When the time comes, I can let him go out and rob... no, give friendly greetings to the various forces of the Qinggu Heaven Domain. Hehe... if anyone is dissatisfied, just suppress them!"

Above Wending Sect, the figure shrouded in ten thousand zhang of treasure light froze for a moment, seemingly understanding something.

The next moment, he took a step forward, came before Lin Chen, and bowed.

"Duobao pays respects to the Sect Master!"

Lin Chen sized up this new "God of Wealth" before him.

He saw Venerable Duobao had a rounded face and was covered in jewels. His Daoist robe was embroidered with copper coin patterns in gold thread, and seven or eight storage pouches of different styles hung from his waist, bulging.

"Truly a wealthy man."

Lin Chen sighed inwardly, cleared his throat, and put on the air of the Sect Master:

"Hmm, Duobao, your cultivation is remarkable. For now, register your name at the Enshrinement Hall and serve as an Enshrinement Elder."

"This time you... hmm, have returned from your travels, and it must have been hard work. This Sect Master won't assign you heavy tasks for the time being. Go down and familiarize yourself with the environment, and wait for orders."

"Travels?" Venerable Duobao's small eyes blinked, immediately understanding this was the step the Sect Master was giving him to save face.

Instead of taking the out, he bent his waist even lower, his tone earnest and even a bit urgent: "The Sect Master is wise! Duobao... went out on travels this time and failed to achieve even a shred of merit for the Sect. My heart is truly filled with fear and unease!"

"I implore the Sect Master to assign tasks immediately, the more the better, the harder the better!"

"Duobao will surely do his utmost to solve problems for the Sect!"

The corner of Lin Chen's mouth twitched imperceptibly.

Good grief, he's itching to go out and "generate income."

However, the development of the Sect did indeed require a massive amount of resources. This Peak True Immortal who entered the Dao through wealth was simply a Lucky Cat sent to his door.

"Since that's the case..."

Lin Chen pondered slightly, his fingertips lightly tapping on the armrest.

"In the six Great Immortal Continents of the Qinggu Heaven Domain, our Wending Sect has now gained a firm foothold in Canglan Continent. However, we have yet to set foot in the number one Yuxian Continent and the number second Lanxiao Continent."

"You shall take a trip for This Sect Master. First, go to these two continents to investigate and scout out the background of various forces."

Hearing this, Venerable Duobao's face immediately blossomed into a smile, as if he had heard the most beautiful immortal music in the world. He hurriedly patted his chest and promised: "I obey the Sect Master's command!"

"Rest assured, Sect Master, Duobao understands!"

"I will certainly 'visit' those prominent major forces one by one, have a good 'communication' with them, and make them reveal their family assets clearly and plainly!"

Seeing Venerable Duobao's eager look, eyes shining as if he couldn't wait to 'visit' them, Lin Chen was momentarily speechless and could only wave his hand helplessly: "Go, go, just keep the commotion... a bit small."

"Rest assured, Sect Master, Duobao values harmony and wealth the most!"

Venerable Duobao chuckled and turned into a streak of light. That light seemed to carry the clinking sound of jewelry and copper coins colliding, instantly disappearing into the horizon.

Lin Chen looked in the direction he disappeared, rubbed his brow, feeling both amused and expectant.

This guy, isn't he going to turn the top forces of those two Immortal Continents upside down?

I wonder if the major forces of those two Immortal Continents can withstand the tossing of a Peak True Immortal powerhouse.

Lin Chen could already see the spectacular scene of countless Immortal Crystals, mineral veins, and Heaven And Earth Treasures flying toward Wending Sect with wings.

"Ahem."

Lin Chen coughed lightly, calmed his mind a bit, and focused his attention back on the System rewards.

With a thought, the [Disciple Cultivation Level Up Card] emitting a soft light hovered before his eyes.

"Who should I use it on?"

Lin Chen stroked his chin, falling into thought.

Although the effect of this card was strong, its upper limit was Peak True Immortal. Those True Immortal big shots in the Sect wouldn't be able to use it.

One figure after another flashed through his mind.

Chu Nansheng, Peak Earth Immortal.

Liu Ruoxi, Late Earth Immortal.

Gu Qingtian, Late Earth Immortal.

Xu Zhishan, Middle Earth Immortal.

Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley, Early Earth Immortal.

Ling Wuying, Early Earth Immortal... names passed by one by one. Finally, Lin Chen decided to use it for Li Tiangang.

This Old Ancestor, who had followed him to conquer the world since the Cangxuan Realm, was now at the Early Heavenly Immortal Stage. In the Cangxuan Realm, he was indeed an invincible powerhouse, but in Lingxuan Heaven, he was indeed a bit lacking.

Using it on him would maximize the benefits.

Besides, for the Old Ancestor of the grand Wending Sect to only be at the Early Heavenly Immortal Stage, it wouldn't look very good if word got out.

"Old Ancestor, come to the main hall."

Lin Chen's voice transmitted through the Communication Jade Talisman.

Before long, Li Tiangang's figure appeared outside the hall and he quickly walked in.

"Sect Master, you were looking for me?"

Lin Chen went straight to the point: "Old Ancestor, you are currently at the Early Heavenly Immortal Stage, right?"

Li Tiangang's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface: "Yes, Sect Master."

He secretly wondered, the Sect Master suddenly asked this, could it be that he thinks my cultivation progress is too slow and I'm holding the Sect back?

Now the Sect has several True Immortals, yet I, the founding Old Ancestor... Lin Chen nodded, his tone carrying a bit of emotion: "Early Heavenly Immortal Stage, it's still too weak."

Li Tiangang's heart tightened. It's over, the Sect Master really meant that!

A hint of bitterness appeared on his face.

"Sect Master, I understand!"

"Now the Sect is full of experts. My meager cultivation is indeed unworthy of my position."

"In order not to make things difficult for the Sect Master, I am willing to retire and return to the Cangxuan Realm to guard the Foundation of our Wending Sect in the Lower Realm!"