A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

Under Lin Xiu's manipulation, Tai Xuan successfully split into two halves.

Of course, it's only in name two halves.

After all, everyone with eyes can see that Lin Xiu is the only sun in Tai Xuan!

The so-called two halves are actually "the half that successfully got close to Lin Xiu" and "the half that did not successfully get close to Lin Xiu".

With imperial weapons and the mountain range of the 108 peaks of Tai Xuan at their disposal, and with two saints from Tian Xuan standing behind them, the Tai Xuan Sect really couldn't cause any trouble.

.......

After dealing with the higher-ups of the Tai Xuan Sect, Lin Xiu arrived at the Human World Cauldron.

The large cauldron floated silently, its body adorned with flowing Dao patterns, exuding a faint aura of the mortal world.

The old madman sat cross-legged in the cauldron, his eyes closed, surrounded by chaotic energy. He was using the worldly power and karma within the cauldron to refine himself and make up for the shortcomings of his previous transformation.

Lin Xiu sat down cross-legged beside the large cauldron.

The next second, Lin Xiu's mind stirred slightly, and a profound enlightenment diagram unfolded behind him.

The ethereal shadow of the Bodhi tree sways and dances, the green hues of the Bodhi seeds flow, and the veins on the Bodhi leaves shine—this is the extraordinary phenomenon known as the "Bodhi Enlightenment Picture."

Upon seeing this image, Lin Xiu's mind instantly cleared, and his understanding of the Great Dao became even more acute.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, his divine sense slowly probing the Great Cauldron of the Human World.

Now, at Lin Xiu's suggestion, the old madman entered the cauldron to refine himself.

Normally, ordinary people cannot perceive the specific circumstances of the old madman and the Great Cauldron of Humanity.

But... the Human World Cauldron is Lin Xiu's system reward! And now, Lin Xiu has complete control over the system reward!

As the holder of the system reward, Lin Xiu could vaguely sense the flow of Daoist energy within the cauldron.

This is a more precious experience than simply attaining enlightenment.

The old madman's six thousand years of cultivation, his understanding of the mortal world, and his comprehension of life and death, all transformed into wisps of Daoist rhyme, floating and sinking within the cauldron.

With complete control over the Human World Cauldron, Lin Xiu seemed to transform into the Cauldron itself, eagerly pursuing enlightenment in a unique way.

Chapter 171 Launching a Magnificent Rebellion Against Master Lin

With complete control over the Human World Cauldron, Lin Xiu seemed to transform into the Cauldron itself, eagerly pursuing enlightenment in a unique way.

He seemed to see the old madman's wanderings in the mortal world for six thousand years, his confusion, his pain, his struggle, and finally the "Tao" that had been precipitated by time.

Let alone Lin Xiu, even for some kings and saints, this kind of insight is priceless.

Time passed day by day.

Lin Xiu remained seated beside the Great Cauldron of Humanity, immersed in enlightenment.

Yan Ruyu would occasionally come to visit Lin Xiu.

Looking around, Yan Ruyu also sat down not far from Lin Xiu and began to cultivate with her eyes closed.

She had no intention of waking Lin Xiu; she simply sat beside him, cultivating while sensing his presence. This alone was enough to put her at ease.

Unfortunately... she didn't have peace of mind for long.

Because Ye Fan, a third party, has appeared between her and Lin Xiu.

Initially, after Lin Xiu went into seclusion, Ye Fan dragged Ji Ziyue around the Tai Xuan Sect, ostensibly to "familiarize himself with the new sect," but in reality, he wanted to see if he could gain any more benefits.

Unfortunately, Lin Xiu had already taken most of the good stuff from the Tai Xuan Sect, and Ye Fan only managed to find a few decent spiritual herbs after searching for a long time.

As Ye Fan strolled around, he suddenly wanted to see what Lin Xiu was doing, and then... he ended up next to Lin Xiu.

The scene of Lin Xiu's enlightenment instantly reminded him of his encounter on Mars, the Bodhi tree and Bodhi seeds, and the fact that he still owed Lin Xiu an immortal elixir.

Ye Fan was naive before, but now that he's in Beidou, he realizes that Bodhi seeds and Bodhi trees are far more precious than he imagined!

Where is he supposed to find a divine medicine of equal rank to the Bodhi tree? He can't exactly dig up the Enlightenment Tea Tree from the Immortal Mountain, can he?

The thought of having to bear the karma of the Bodhi seeds while Lin Xiu could happily use the Bodhi Enlightenment Diagram to attain enlightenment made Ye Fan feel that fate was really too unfair.

So he decided... to devour Lin Xiu!

There are so many spaces next to the Bodhi Enlightenment Picture, it wouldn't hurt to give him one, right?

After all, he was Lin Xiu's beloved friend and brother!

And so... besides Yan Ruyu, Lin Xiu now had Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue by his side.

Ji Ziyue was also a clever little devil. After realizing that she could get a buff from the strange phenomenon by comprehending the Dao next to Lin Xiu, she refused to leave no matter what, as if she wanted to take advantage of it to the very end.

In this way, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue were happy, but Yan Ruyu was unhappy.

But... she really couldn't find a good reason to drive Ye Fan away.

After all... she was one of those who benefited from Lin Xiu's fame. If she could benefit from it, why couldn't others?

However, Yan Ruyu's gaze towards Ye Fan held a hint of resentment.

Yan Ruyu suddenly realized that Lin Xiu's words made a lot of sense. The Heavenly Emperor needed to undergo trials to grow up!

Ye Fan has had far too few hardships lately, and Yan Ruyu felt it necessary to give him a little more spur-of-the-moment experience.

In short, let's set a small goal first... break through to the Dragon Transformation Realm as soon as possible, seize the opportunity to conquer mortals, and suppress the Heavenly Emperor with the Dragon Transformation Realm!

....

half a month later.

The leader of the Tai Xuan Sect suddenly arrived at Lin Xiu's secluded cultivation location.

As he approached, he saw Lin Xiu sitting under the Bodhi Enlightenment Diagram, meditating.

"This is... an unusual phenomenon that aids in enlightenment?"

The Tai Xuan Sect Leader's pupils contracted slightly.

He had long known that Lin Xiu possessed extraordinary talent, but witnessing such a phenomenal enlightenment firsthand still left him deeply shocked.

No wonder he was able to comprehend the inheritance of the 108 peaks of Tai Xuan.

Others' extraordinary phenomena are used for combat, but Lin Xiu even has extraordinary phenomena used for enlightenment; he's simply inhuman.

Sensing someone approaching, Lin Xiu slowly opened his eyes, and the Bodhi Enlightenment Diagram also retracted.

"Sect Leader, did you summon me for something?"

Lin Xiu asked in a deep voice.

The Tai Xuan Sect Leader immediately stepped forward and bowed in respect.

"Reporting to the Supreme Holy Lord, the recent events concerning Tai Xuan have shaken the Eastern Wilderness, and various forces have reacted. I believe it is necessary to report this to the Supreme Holy Lord."

"Okay, go ahead." Lin Xiu slowly got up and stretched his muscles a little.

"First, there's the situation of Tai Xuan itself."

The leader of the Tai Xuan Sect spoke eloquently.

"Since the news of the Supreme Holy Master taking over Tai Xuan spread, perhaps attracted by Tai Xuan's concept of 'spreading the Tao throughout the world,' the number of young disciples who have come to become his disciples has increased several times over compared to the past. Among them are quite a few promising talents."

"I have arranged for the elders of each peak to conduct a rigorous screening and select the best candidates for inclusion."

"Mm." Lin Xiu nodded.

"Well done. For Tai Xuan to grow stronger, it needs fresh blood."

However, Lin Xiu did not believe that these disciples were attracted by Tai Xuan's "spreading the Tao throughout the world" philosophy.

However... it can't be said that this statement is wrong.

Because the Imperial Weapon! It is the greatest path!

Wielding an ultimate imperial weapon and recruiting disciples from all over the world can also be considered a form of "spreading the word to the world".

.......

The sect leader of the Tai Xuan Sect was also aware of this, but he didn't specifically mention it. Instead, he continued his report:

"Secondly, before the Supreme Holy Lord went into seclusion, he bestowed upon some elders and peak masters the complete inheritance of Tai Xuan."

"With the help of the inheritance bestowed by the Supreme Holy Lord, thirty-seven elders in the sect have broken through to the half-step Great Power realm, and six have broken through to the Great Power realm."

At this point, the head of the Tai Xuan Sect couldn't help but smile.

The strength of the Tai Xuan Sect has increased dramatically, and he, as the sect leader, is also proud of it.

"Hmm, it's about what I predicted."

Lin Xiu nodded. These people who had been promoted because of him would undoubtedly become his staunch supporters in the future. From now on, if he needed anything, he could simply give the order; he wouldn't have to go himself anymore!

"Then, we'll see the reactions of the major powers in the Eastern Wilderness," the Tai Xuan Sect Leader continued his report.

"The major powers in the Eastern Wilderness reacted differently to the changes in Tai Xuan. The Ji family, Yao Guang Holy Land and other extreme powers did not express their opinions, but secretly reduced their industries near Tai Xuan. Some smaller powers took the initiative to come and make friends, and sent a lot of congratulatory gifts."

The Grand Master of Tai Xuan paused, then added:

"However, it is clear to anyone with eyes that they are mainly wary of the imperial weapon in the hands of the Supreme Holy Lord."

"My personal prediction is that the first wave of probing against Tai Xuan will come soon."

"At that time, there will definitely be people wielding imperial weapons to test Tai Xuan. Please be careful, Holy Lord," the Tai Xuan Sect Leader reminded him.

Lin Xiu chuckled softly.

"Yes, as expected."

"If you can't offer anything substantial and expect others to give up their interests, then you're really looking down on them." Lin Xiu had already figured out how to offer something substantial.

"Is there anything else?"

"That's all for now," said the Tai Xuan Sect Leader respectfully.

......

"Good, you've done a great job. It's worth all the effort I've put into training you."

Although Lin Xiu only ever had the Tai Xuan Sect Leader do chores, and the Tai Xuan Sect Leader himself didn't know when Lin Xiu had mentored him, in any case... if Lin Xiu said he mentored him, then he mentored him!

A leader's casual word of concern, or a leader's glance at a subordinate, is a form of cultivation for that subordinate!

The next second, Lin Xiu raised his hand and pointed, and a divine light flew out and entered the palm of the Tai Xuan Sect Master.