Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Congratulations! You have successfully received two thousand years of cultivation!

After two thousand years of unremitting efforts, you have successfully broken through the shackles of tribulation and ascended to the realm of Mahayana Buddhism.

From then on, the sea was wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky high enough for birds to fly. The sky... could no longer obscure your vision.

"call……"

Chang Wen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and weathered. It took him a long time to regain his composure.

"Transcending the cycle of reincarnation and existing outside the Five Elements, one stands shoulder to shoulder with the laws of Heaven; this is called... the Great Vehicle Realm."

"No wonder no one throughout history has ever defeated a Mahayana cultivator with only a Tribulation Transcending cultivation level; the difference is simply too enormous. It's no exaggeration to say it's like comparing heaven and earth."

"In my estimation, if my past self were to fight my present self, I wouldn't stand a chance of winning."

Chang Wen could not hide his excitement.

The immense satisfaction derived from this enhancement of strength is unparalleled.

"Looking back, my battle with Taiichi that day was truly perilous."

Chang Wen restrained his aura, "If it weren't for the blessing of the Great Bright Sutra, I would have been the one to lose. It can only be said that the Great Bright Sutra is too heaven-defying, but there are no 'ifs' in this world."

"What I need to do right now is to follow my master's instructions and invite the Three Realms to support the Northern Wilderness. Once the crisis in the Northern Wilderness is resolved... then I'll figure out a way to deal with the Holy Alliance."

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

"But we can't be too absolute. With a system like mine... my strength improvement depends entirely on luck. If I'm lucky, I might even reach the Immortal Emperor level with my next investment."

"Therefore, during these six months of seeking help from the Three Realms, I cannot slack off in the slightest. I must increase my investment in Changsheng and the others, changing quantity to quality, and strive to become invincible as soon as possible."

Chang Wen's thoughts returned to reality.

It was already late at night; in my previous life, it would have been around 9 or 10 p.m.

Chen Changsheng and the others have already rested and can only wait until tomorrow to invest again.

"Having nothing to do, I'll have a small drink to celebrate reaching the Mahayana stage."

Chang Wen took out his treasured immortal wine and a few spiritual melons and fruits to relax.

"All told, I've been at the Haoran Immortal Sect for twenty-eight years now."

"For the first twenty-six years, he cultivated day and night, but his aptitude was too poor, and he only reached the second level of Body Tempering. In the last two years, he accumulated his strength and finally reached the Great Ascension Realm. He officially entered the ranks of the Five Domains' Strongest."

"This cup is a toast to myself for my tireless dedication to self-cultivation day and night."

Chang Wen picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

This statement is not unfounded.

Before the system was available, Chang Wen always thought about cultivation, but his aptitude was too poor and he couldn't improve his cultivation level.

Even after obtaining the system, he didn't slack off. Whenever he had time, he would invest in his junior brothers and sisters, never wasting a single opportunity.

"One more glass, still to myself."

While pouring wine, Chang Wen took out a mirror and said to it, "For the first twenty-six years, your cultivation was not high. Yet you never mistreated Lin Yuan, working hard to earn money to feed him. Now you have raised him to adulthood and brought him home in glory. You deserve our respect."

He drank it all in one gulp.

happy.

As they were drinking, Chang Wen suddenly looked towards the door, his eyes flashing slightly.

Why does someone have to come and disturb us while we're having a celebratory drink?

"Nephew Chang Wen, are you there?"

It was Lin Wanli and a beautiful woman.

Chang Wen opened the door and recognized them as Lin Yuan's parents. He immediately led them into the room and had them sit down.

After a good drink, the conversation turned to Lin Yuan.

Lin Wanli and the woman listened quietly as Chang Wen recounted Lin Yuan's story, as if trying to make up for the time they had missed.

"Nephew, this is a token of our appreciation from your uncle and aunt. Thank you for taking care of Yuan'er all these years."

Lin Wanli took out his Qiankun Bag, which contained the most precious treasures and resources of the Taotie Clan.

"Uncle and Aunt, there's no need for that. I've already said that I've always treated Lin Yuan as my own younger brother."

Chang Wen declined.

"Don't refuse. If you don't take it, I won't be able to sleep well tonight."

Lin Wanli was determined to send the resources out.

Chang Wen had no choice but to accept. This was the first time he had received a gift from someone since he acquired the system. It felt quite strange.

"Nephew, I heard from Yuan'er that you are also a pitiful child without parents."

The woman's eyes were slightly red. "If you don't mind, you can treat us as family."

Chang Wen was slightly taken aback.

After reaching the Mahayana stage, one can easily discern whether others are speaking sincerely. This woman's words came from the bottom of her heart; they were not feigned.

Chang Wen was momentarily stunned.

He didn't say much, he just kept drinking.

They drank for the rest of the day.

"Nephew Changwen, there are still important matters to attend to in the clan today. After we have resolved these matters, I will show you around our clan."

Mr. and Mrs. Lin took their leave.

Chang Wen watched them leave, then used his true energy to dispel the effects of the alcohol.

The Lin Wanli couple were nice, but Chang Wen didn't want to have too much contact with them.

Once he has resolved the matter of the Holy Alliance and seen his fellow disciples on the right track, he plans to travel around, living a carefree and unrestrained life.

This is the life goal he has come up with recently.

"The road ahead is long, and we must be down-to-earth and take it one step at a time."

Chang Wen snapped out of his thoughts and prepared to observe the competition for the gluttonous clan's spots.

Since Lin Yuan received the inheritance from the Taotie ancestor, he had not yet seen Lin Yuan truly make a move, and now was the perfect opportunity to see it.

Not long after.

Chang Wen led Chen Changsheng, Chu Xinghe, Shen Nianqing, and Su Xiaoman to the Devouring Heaven Palace.

Lin Wanli and his wife, along with Lin Yuan, Lin Xiu, Lin Zhan, and five hundred Taotie elders, have all taken their places and are discussing the allocation of seats.

Chang Wen nodded to Lin Yuan, then led the four of them to stop at the end of the elders' assembly and watch quietly.

"Senior Brother, is Fourth Senior Brother going to fight here later?"

Su Xiaoman asked curiously via telepathy.

Chang Wen had taught her to communicate by speaking as much as possible in public, and the little girl always kept that in mind.

"right."

Chang Wen responded telepathically.

Su Xiaoman blinked, full of anticipation. She wondered if her fourth senior brother could actually win.

The situation continues.

Lin Wanli glanced at the crowd below and said, "Lin Yuan, Lin Xiu, Lin Zhan, the three of you take your positions."

The words fell.

Lin Yuan and the other two arrived at the center of the main hall, each standing tall and proud, none of them showing any fear of the others.

"We already went through the steps yesterday, so we won't repeat them today."

Seeing that the three had stopped, Lin Wanli spoke again, "The next step is the first part: the elders' vote."

After speaking, he looked at the five hundred elders.

"Tell the Grand Elder your preferred candidates, and he will announce the results in half an incense stick's time."

The order was given, and the elders exchanged glances before commencing the process.

"Young clan leader, you are still too young. Wait until you grow up before you take up the banner of our clan."

Seeing that the elders had begun voting, Lin Xiu transmitted his voice to Lin Yuan, speaking in the tone of an elder to a junior.

"What do you mean?"

Lin Yuan responded to Lin Xiu telepathically.

Lin Xiu didn't hesitate and explained, "You're too young right now, the elders won't give you the precious spot in the God King Battle."

Lin Yuan remained silent...

Although he is young, he is not so ignorant as to not understand this principle.

Moreover, Lin Xiu and Lin Zhan have spent most of their time in the clan, and their strength has certainly been tested by the elders. Therefore, the probability of the elders voting for them is definitely high.

With this thought in mind, he could only communicate telepathically with Chang Wen, telling him his worries, "Senior Brother, what if no elders pledge their allegiance to me?"

"Don't worry, Yuan'er, I've taken care of everything for you."

Chang Wen's voice calmed Lin Yuan's uneasy heart.

He had always trusted Chang Wen unconditionally. Since Chang Wen told him to rest assured, he simply did so.

Half an incense stick's time passed quickly.

Chang Shouchun brought the results to the center of the main hall and announced them without changing his expression.