Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 1555: Chapter 1555: Immortal Sect Undercover (24)

That tone, as if reinforcing the seal is something Dong Lin must do.

”Immortal Venerable Dong Lin, why don’t you reinforce the seal?” More than one person thought this, and others echoed the sentiment.

Dong Lin slightly parted his lips: ”There are some issues with the seal...”

”Even Immortal Venerable Dong Lin can’t solve it?”

Immortal Venerable Dong Lin is the number one person in the cultivation world, and his strength and position mean he bears more responsibility than others.

So now that Dong Lin hasn’t solved the seal issue, it instantly caused quite a stir among some people.

Everyone had something to say.

Some with beef against Yun Sect stirred the pot even more.

”How could he not solve it, he’s the number one in the cultivation world... I think he’s just not putting in enough effort.”

”Yun Sect was the first to arrive here, and now look at the state of this place, who knows what happened.”

”Even Immortal Venerable can’t solve it, what should we do?”

Dong Lin lowered his lashes, remaining silent with an expression so indifferent, it was hard to see any joy or anger.

Sect Master Lu’s expression wasn’t great either: ”Everyone, let’s discuss the situation.”

People quieted down, and only then did Dong Lin explain the specific situation.

After listening, someone asked: ”Can Immortal Venerable try again?”

Dong Lin’s tone was extremely bland: ”I’ve tried.”

Dong Lin had attempted reinforcement, but every time failed.

Uncertain if the seal had issues before or if it had been tampered with.

If the seal had problems from the start, Dong Lin couldn’t do anything.

That seal was set by the power of countless strong individuals; repairing it alone was impossible.

The air quieted for a moment, then low murmurs began.

”What now?”

”If Immortal Venerable can’t do it, what can we do?”

”Immortal Venerable, you must think of a way; the seal cannot break.”

”Immortal Venerable...”

Bla bla bla...

Most urged Immortal Venerable to find a way and reinforce the seal.

A few stayed silent, clearly just watching from the sidelines, and unwilling to take on the responsibility — not that they could handle it.

If the seal fails, who could bear the consequences?

Very few spoke for Dong Lin, but to little effect.

”If Immortal Venerable can’t do it, will you?” quickly silenced them.

Chuzheng couldn’t stand it, she pulled Dong Lin back a step, stepped forward: ”This seal is the responsibility of everyone in the cultivation world, not just Dong... Master, Why do you demand he reinforces the seal?”

Her Good Person Card, she hadn’t said a word, yet this group was making demands!

Does my Good Person Card not have backup?

”You are...” Possibly realizing Chuzheng’s identity, the person swallowed back their insult.

Even those who hadn’t seen Chuzheng had heard her call Master just now,

Someone softly said: ”As Immortal Venerable, shouldn’t he work for the cultivation world? Isn’t it his responsibility?”

Reinforcing the seal has always been the job of the most powerful in the cultivation world.

It’s almost become a routine.

Whenever protection is needed, this person must step up.

Or be labeled as disregarding the safety of the entire cultivation world.

”Immortal Venerable earned his status through his strength, not by being appointed by you. Why should he work for the cultivation world? You’re part of this world too. Just because he’s strong, should he bear more? Did you give him his skills and talents? Should he repay you now? Who do you think you are?”

These people lack strength and won’t bear the consequences of failure.

So they push the strongest person forward, garnering support, constantly pressing them.

Then they can sleep easy.

Chuzheng loathes such people, if you’re powerless keep quiet, hide, others will naturally step up.

You’re weak, yet boastfully bind others with morals.

Who gives you the nerve?

Dong Lin lifted his gaze, his eyes reflecting the girl standing before him.

He’s used to everyone tossing him the blame when issues arise.

When someone genuinely stood for him, when would anyone stand by him and speak a word in his favor?

— This is your obligation.

— As Immortal Venerable, you should protect the entire cultivation world.

— You must safeguard all lives.

These words he hears the most.

Everyone tells and demands of him this way.

His choice always remains singular.

Never expecting that one day, someone would stand before him and argue.

”How dare you speak? If we had Immortal Venerable’s strength we’d contribute too!”

”Adults are talking, what’s a child doing here!”

Dong Lin frowned: ”She is my disciple, how is her speech inappropriate?”

That person probably didn’t expect Dong Lin to speak for Chuzheng, their expression stiffened.

”Immortal Venerable Dong Lin, I meant no harm...”

Dong Lin took Chuzheng’s wrist, pulling her close.

Perhaps due to the earlier event, people didn’t find their closeness inappropriate, just thought Immortal Venerable was protecting his disciple.

”Repair the seal yourselves.” Chuzheng couldn’t be bothered with these people: ”Master, let’s go.”

”I...”

Dong Lin followed Chuzheng forward.

He could stop, but he didn’t want to. He allowed Chuzheng to lead him away.

He’s tired of such restriction...

By the time those on the other side reacted, Dong Lin and Chuzheng were gone.

”Sect Master Lu, what’s going on with Immortal Venerable Dong Lin?”

”That disciple was too insolent, no respect for rules.”

”What nonsense, that’s Immortal Venerable’s disciple.”

”Sect Master Lu, what now?”

Sect Master Lu stood surrounded, his expression hadn’t changed much, he simply said: ”Let’s discuss how to resolve this together.”

”How do we solve it?”

”None of us have reinforced a seal before.”

”Indeed, it’s always been Yun Sect seniors, surely Immortal Venerable Dong Lin knows some ways, expecting us to do it is laughable.”

”If something goes wrong, we can’t bear it.”

”Sect Master Lu, maybe bring Immortal Venerable Dong Lin back...”

Sect Master Lu’s mouth twitched.

Fetch what?!

If you can’t bear it, Yun Sect doesn’t have to!

Sect Master Lu took a deep breath and said: ”Dong Lin already said he stabilized the seal, but he has no better method currently, we’re all part of the cultivation world, let’s devise a solution together.”

For so many years, reinforcing the seal rested on Yun Sect.

Why?

Because Yun Sect was the strongest.

But the cost of reinforcing the seal was a heavy toll.

Depletion of cultivation, endless seclusion, even inability to ascend.

Since the seal existed, Yun Sect seemed destined to reinforce it.

Sect Master Lu too was frustrated.

Hence, he didn’t think Chuzheng was wrong.