I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Among the many cultivation sects in Dongyue Province, the Chengyuan Immortal Sect had recently been exceptionally lively.

First, two young geniuses with Celestial Immortal potential had emerged. One of them was even confirmed to be an Innate Deity, who schemed and seized the position of the Fifth Divine Lord of the Divine Court.

During this period, a third seed of a Celestial Immortal appeared.

Fang Yi.

Some time ago, Fang Yi obtained the legacy of Taixu Temple.

Taixu Temple was one of the major sects in the southwest. In the past, a Sword Immortal from Taixu Temple even ambushed Lin Yuan, trying to seize the Heavenly One Water Mother Divine Rune in Lin Yuan’s possession.

Ever since Lin Yuan became the Fifth Divine Lord of the Divine Court, the Chengyuan Immortal Sect completely changed its previous slow and steady approach. Within just a few months, they found solid evidence from an elder of the Qiao Family within the sect.

A group of powerful sect members led a force that completely uprooted the entire Taixu Temple.

Fang Yi was one of the Inner Sect Disciples in the subsequent confiscation team. In a secret realm of Taixu Temple, he obtained a Taixu Immortal Stele and received the legacy seal of the temple’s founder, the Taixu Immortal.

Half a year ago, at the Inner Sect Disciple competition of the Nine Great Immortal Sects, hosted by sects led by the Blazing Sun Palace under the Primal Yang Dharma Lineage, Fang Yi stood out brilliantly.

He successively defeated the famous Six Sons of Primal Yang from the nine major sects. Many disciples from renowned backgrounds, who had been personally taught by various Immortals, also suffered losses against him.

His fame skyrocketed.

With so many promising seeds appearing within just a few years, the Chengyuan Immortal Sect indeed attracted much attention.

However, Fang Yi himself did not feel this way.

On the contrary, he felt enormous pressure.

“You want to go serve under the Hong Lake Dragon Palace?”

Inside the Heavenly Origin Grotto-Heaven, Daoist Xu Yan frowned. Behind him stood a towering divine tree.

The tree’s trunk was thick and robust, pitch-black, its bark resembling dragon scales. Dark immortal light power seeped out, faintly taking the shape of dragons.

The Innate Sea Divine Tree.

Ever since the Innate Sea Divine Tree took root and sprouted, the foundation of the Heavenly Origin Grotto-Heaven grew increasingly solid and abundant. Driven by the rich innate water essence, Daoist Xu Yan felt that the previously dull and boring days of guarding the place had become more enjoyable.

The Innate Sea Divine Tree had other miraculous properties. Currently, with Lin Yuan not stationed in the grotto-heaven and Daoist Hanjing traveling the world again after his Earth Immortal ceremony, Daoist Xu Yan had exclusive access to the dense Innate Divine Power of the divine tree. He couldn’t be happier.

Of course, his mood would probably be even better if there weren’t a bunch of Dragon Clan elders snooping around, or if large dragon shadows weren’t playing and spraying water beneath the surface.

In the past, Daoist Xu Yan enjoyed catching some exotic beasts for a tasty meal. But since these young dragons arrived, the edible ones had been pretty much wiped out.

Fang Yi was somewhat careful. After a long while, Daoist Xu finally adjusted the fishing rod in his hand and casually asked.

“Why?”

Fang Yi inwardly grumbled. Could he say that Yan Qing had too many friends and relatives, blocking his normal path of advancement?

He pondered in his heart, organizing his words, and said,

“I’ve heard that God Lin Yuan alone governs the Hong Lake Dragon Palace, but God Lin Yuan isn’t very keen on authority. Privately, I think serving under God Lin Yuan is a good choice!”

“Doing this would be beneficial for me personally. I heard the Hong Lake Dragon Palace possesses an ancient Dragon Transformation Pool. Entering this ancient Dragon Transformation Pool, for an cultivator like me, could not only allow for the early tempering of an Immortal’s body, but also help blast open the Mysterious Barrier of Life and Death!”

Hearing this, several young dragons nearby were startled and listened attentively.

Ancient Dragon Transformation Pools were extremely rare. In Dongyue Province, besides Honghu Lake, only the Yong River Dragon Palace and the Yuanming Dragon Court had one.

According to the memories of many young dragons, the spiritual liquid in the ancient Dragon Transformation Pools had the power to temper immortal bodies and refine the Primordial Spirit.

It was usually a life-and-death struggle for a Great Perfected Person to break through to the Primordial Spirit stage. If one could use the power of the ancient Dragon Transformation Pool and comprehend the changes of the Dragon Gate, it would help blast open the Mysterious Barrier of Life and Death!

“Furthermore, I believe doing this would also benefit our sect. God Lin Yuan doesn’t place much importance on the Water Vein divine positions under his command. Many Water Vein divine positions were casually given to Immortals from the Primordial Yang Immortal Realm who came asking for them! But if I join the Hong Lake Dragon Palace, I am confident I can help God Lin Yuan manage the many lesser gods and wandering gods, securing the greatest benefits for the Hong Lake Dragon Palace and the Chengyuan Immortal Sect!”

Upon hearing this, Daoist Xu couldn’t help but laugh slightly, shaking his head.

“You’re beating around the bush, kid. Just say straight out that you can’t handle the pressure Yan Qing is putting on you!”

“Given your performance in the Inner Sect competition, this old Taoist naturally won’t let your talent go to waste!”

Fang Yi gave an embarrassed smile, inwardly complaining. These high-ranking Immortals naturally spoke directly and didn’t fear leaving others something to criticize, but disciples like him dared not do the same.

Without a plausible excuse, those sect elders who were practically joined at the hip with Yan Qing would drown him in their verbal attacks with their saliva alone.

Daoist Xu waved his hand, looking at Fang Yi with a laugh and a scold.

“This is actually a good thing, letting you avoid Yan Qing’s sharp edge. However, in this old Taoist’s opinion, you should still go test yourself under Yan Qing’s edge a bit. Those who achieve great things are all tempered on the edge of a blade!”

Fang Yi didn’t quite agree with this statement in his heart. It was completely a generic, all-purpose piece of advice.

The path of cultivation had enough bumps and wrong turns already. There was no need for others to deliberately temper him.

Daoist Xu glanced at him and added with a smile,

“This old Taoist knows you, kid, have always been good at planning. If you can help Lin boy maintain the situation in the Honghu Water Mansion, or even secure benefits, I reckon he won’t fail to protect you!”

This was exactly what Fang Yi was thinking. His heart stirred, and he quickly said,

“This disciple will definitely not disappoint God Lin Yuan!”

Daoist Xu nodded slightly, thought for a moment, then took out an object and gave it to Fang Yi.

“When you go to the Hong Lake Dragon Palace, give this to the Divine Lord. Young Lin will probably arrange things well for you!”

Fang Yi took it without examining it, but he already had a guess in his heart. Was it related to the Yuanming Dragon Court? His reason for joining the Hong Lake Dragon Palace was indeed for this matter.

The troubles of the Hong Lake Dragon Palace might be the ladder to the heavens for his rapid ascent. Under the protection of that God Lin Yuan, no matter how arrogant Yan Qing was, at the very least, he wouldn’t dare cross borders to cause him trouble.

…

Among the Nine Great Grotto-Heavens, inside the Zhenyang Grotto-Heaven.

As soon as Fang Yi left the Chengyuan Immortal Sect, the news reached the Palace of Ten Thousand Blessings within the Zhenyang Grotto-Heaven.

“That kid went to the Hong Lake Dragon Palace?”

Yan Qing frowned.

“Should we take this opportunity to visit that God Lin Yuan?”

The expressions of the many True Inheritance Disciples changed. That Upper God had been confirmed to be the reincarnation of an Innate Deity. Such an existence had no past conflicts with the Palace of Ten Thousand Blessings. There was no need to offend him.

Yan Qing also secretly sighed. Even though he was currently thriving in the genius circles of Dongyue Province, and elders from major sects gave him some face, he dared not extend his hand into the Hong Lake Dragon Palace.

Beside him, many True Inheritance and Inner Sect Disciples were quite envious. The Hong Lake Dragon Palace was now a rising power within the Divine Court.

It was rich in resources, producing many water-based heavenly treasures. One could also receive a divine position, helping True Inheritors comprehend the wonders of laws in advance.

The True Inheritance Disciples within the sect had naturally long had their eyes on it.

It was just that the portion of divine positions allocated to the sect by the Hong Lake Dragon Palace all went to the Primordial Yang Immortal Realm, with a small portion in the hands of that Grand Elder, all ending up with the various Earth Immortal elders. Ordinary True Inheritors had no way in!

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