Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

Duan Wuya was very clear about just how complicated this matter was. This time, if not for Lin Yun's sudden intervention, their entire Beast Taming Sect would have been finished. Yet at a time like this, others still wanted to target Lin Yun. How could they possibly agree to such a thing?

Thus, every single person standing here had the same attitude.

An absolute refusal.

"I believe that with a great war imminent, it is even more crucial for our sects to unite," Cao Yuke said in a low voice from the side. "The Four Great Sects of Daye must advance and retreat as one. Only then can we handle the coming trouble."

His words, without a doubt, drew the ire of most people present. Jiang Zhengqing's gaze fell upon him.

"I naturally understand that in times like these, unity is the only way to face our problems. But you look at these other sects. Which one of them is willing to cooperate with us?" Jiang Zhengqing snorted.

If they had a choice, the Beast Taming Sect would never wish to stand opposite everyone else. But the problem was, they had no choice. Every sect was only looking out for itself, a fact that only magnified their selfishness to the extreme.

"I just feel that jeopardizing our cooperation with the other sects for the sake of a single disciple is simply not rational," Cao Yuke pressed. "If the Sect Master believes this is normal, then why did we even bother participating in the Grand Tournament?"

The entire point of participating was to prove their strength and thereby open up avenues for cooperation. But if they now chose to be complacent and isolate themselves, it would be a complete contradiction.

Ning Changkong could listen no longer. "Elder Cao. Do you have a different opinion on this matter? You must know, if it weren't for Lin Yun's actions this time, I'm afraid we would have been defeated."

They all knew in their hearts what the result of a defeat would have been. The foundation that the Beast Taming Sect had painstakingly built would have been destroyed in a single day. Their reputation in the cultivation world would have plummeted a thousand zhang. They all still hoped that the Beast Taming Sect could one day restore the heroic prestige of its past.

Duan Wuya then spoke. "This time, Lin Yun turned the raging tide and helped us win first place. Now, we are only preparing to deal with the trouble that could come at any moment. There are priorities. I believe that being cautious at this time is the correct path."

He had personally led the team this time, so he had more of a say than anyone else present. He understood better than anyone the true attitude of the other sects toward them. If the Beast Taming Sect was still naive enough to think they could have normal dealings with those sects, they were gravely mistaken. Those people would never truly cooperate with them.

Cao Yuke had intended to object further, but seeing that so many within the sect had completely changed their attitude, he found himself isolated, at a loss for what to do.

Just then, Zhou Damao ran in.

"You boy, always so rash," Jiang Zhengqing scolded. "Can't you see I am in discussion with the elders?" To be honest, even Jiang Zhengqing was worried. If this were the Beast Taming Sect of old, they would have nothing to fear. But these years, their strength was not what it once was. With several elders having been dealt with, their power had been further impacted. For a time, even Jiang Zhengqing couldn't guarantee he could solve all their problems.

Zhou Damao glanced at the others in the room. "Master. I have come this time to speak a few words on behalf of Junior Brother Lin. This entire competition, it was Junior Brother Lin who worked tirelessly, in front of the saddle and behind the horse, to help us through this crisis. And later, facing the cunning Crimson Ghost Sect, it was also because he acted that he was able to turn the tide and help everyone survive. I believe that in their hearts, the disciples of every sect in the cultivation world are grateful for his actions."

Man is not grass or wood; how can he be without feelings? Although these cultivators had always believed that survival of the fittest was the only truth, this time, so many people had been helped because of Lin Yun's decisions. Could they truly forget all that? Zhou Damao refused to believe it.

However, after Zhou Damao finished speaking, several of the people present just sneered with contempt.

Perhaps Zhou Damao was right. Perhaps those young people were grateful for Lin Yun's actions. But so what?

"Even if they are truly grateful in their hearts, would they be willing to help Lin Yun go against the Flowing Cloud Sect?" Cao Yuke's words hit the mark. These other sects were not particularly strong. Even if they had the will to help, all they could offer was moral support.

The others looked at each other. They all knew Cao Yuke wasn't joking.

Seeing the triumphant look on Cao Yuke's face, Zhou Damao said angrily, "Before we returned, Junior Brother Lin had already contacted the various sects. At the very least, we can now guarantee that not too many sects will target us over this matter. Beyond that, Junior Brother has also brought back one hundred dan of Liyang Divine Iron from the Void Heavenly Palace."

A moment ago, they hadn't thought there was any turning point in this situation. But when they heard the words "Liyang Divine Iron," they were all completely dumbfounded.

"Liyang Divine Iron?"

Even a piece the size of a fingernail could be used to forge many powerful treasures. If it were just a small amount, they might have believed it. But now, Lin Yun had brought back one hundred dan. To them, this was a truly colossal amount.

Cao Yuke was the first to laugh. "Zhou Damao, have you confirmed this yourself? You don't even understand what Liyang Divine Iron is, do you? It is difficult to find even a little of it in the entire cultivation world today. And you open your mouth and say one hundred dan? Are you joking?"

Even Jiang Zhengqing found it incredible. That was, after all, the legendary Liyang Divine Iron.

But facing the crowd's doubt, Zhou Damao remained unshakably firm. "I saw it with my own eyes. Junior Brother has indeed brought back one hundred dan of Liyang Divine Iron. And… he is willing to donate all of it to the sect."

To have brought back so much was already unbelievable. Now, he was willing to hand it all over to them? This was even more incredible to everyone present.

At this moment, Jiang Zhengqing's heart pounded with excitement. He knew that if this was all true, then with this Liyang Divine Iron, the combat strength of the entire Beast Taming Sect would undergo an earth-shattering transformation.

"My disciple," Jiang Zhengqing's voice trembled, "what you just said… is it all true?"

Anyone would be excited by such a prospect.

"Master, every word I have spoken is absolutely true. If you do not believe me, you can go and ask Junior Brother yourself right now."