"Senior..."
Yun Lang was utterly shocked.
He never expected that there were so many secrets hidden within the Heavenly Dao.
And even an existence as terrifying as the old man of the Heavenly Dao was helpless against the Demon Lord.
"No need to say more. To defeat the Demon Lord, we must find someone to inherit these things," the old man of the Heavenly Dao said, waving his hand.
However, he knew clearly that besides Yun Lang, no one else possessed the necessary qualifications. If something went wrong, it could pose a threat to all of them. In that situation, not only would they be unable to deal with it, but they might not even have the choice to try.
"Then... then what should we do?"
"You will inherit these."
The old man of the Heavenly Dao's gaze fell upon Yun Lang. His intention was exceedingly clear: he wanted Yun Lang to inherit their cultivation techniques. Only then could they deal with the enemy; otherwise, it would be detrimental to everyone.
"Can... can I consider it?"
"You..."
At this point, with Jiang Feng as an ally to the Demon Lord, if Yun Lang still refused, the consequences would be unimaginable. It was precisely because they understood this that they had a way to deal with the enemy; otherwise, there would undoubtedly be future threats.
"Young friend, I sincerely hope you will agree, as this will not violate your sect's rules." Having conversed with Yun Lang for so long, how could the old man of the Heavenly Dao not understand his concerns? He was worried about breaking sect rules and facing repercussions. If that were the case, it would be a threat to their future; this was not something they were unaware of, and everyone understood it.
"I understand your meaning, but I am truly in a difficult position," Yun Lang said helplessly. For such a significant matter, if Lin Ruxue were present, he could seek her opinion. But unfortunately...
"Enough, you don't need to consider it any further. For us to deal with the Demon Lord and Jiang Feng, we have no other choice."
"This..."
Mentioning this indeed put Yun Lang in a difficult spot. If, due to his stubbornness, the Demon Lord were to eliminate them all, then there would be nothing more to say. However, if he agreed, he would have to inherit the Heavenly Dao's cultivation techniques.
"Young friend, this matter is of great importance and is no longer something that you or I can control."
"I..."
Yun Lang's heart was in turmoil. He certainly wanted to eliminate the Demon Lord and Jiang Feng, but at the same time, he was hesitant to accept the old man's offer.
As they spoke, the old man once again activated a mechanism on the stone wall. At that moment, a simple, unadorned long sword appeared before him.
"The Wuji Sword. Coupled with the Wuji Sword Art, given your aptitude, you will surely comprehend the meaning of the sword path in time."
Seeing Yun Lang still hesitating, the old man of the Heavenly Dao directly revealed his trump card. Yun Lang's gaze immediately fixed on the Wuji Sword. It was evident that the Wuji Sword was an artifact of incredible power. With this weapon, his future achievements would undoubtedly be extraordinary.
However, he then remembered that it was not his, but the Taichu Sect's treasured artifact. If he agreed, he would gain the Wuji Sword and the Wuji Sword Art. But how would he account for this to the ancestors of the Taichu Sect? Especially to his master. Thinking that Lin Ruxue might be disheartened by his actions, Yun Lang could only shake his head and politely decline.
"Senior, I will go out first to discuss how to deal with the Demon Lord."
"You..." The old man of the Heavenly Dao was aghast. He never expected that Yun Lang could refuse such a great temptation. Clearly, anyone else would have readily accepted his offer. But alas, Yun Lang was an exception, remaining so calm in the face of such immense allure.
"Yun Lang, what did Senior want with you?"
"That's right, we were all worried about you."
"Don't worry, it's nothing," Yun Lang replied, shaking his head. He couldn't possibly tell these people what the old man of the Heavenly Dao had entrusted him with. If they had ulterior motives, it would cause trouble for the old man of the Heavenly Dao.
"Alright, but what do we do next? Jiang Feng is really provoked this time."
"Jiang Feng is secondary. We won't lose to him by joining forces, but the situation with the Demon Lord behind him is different."
"This..."
Mentioning the Demon Lord, everyone lowered their heads. They all knew his strength. If trouble arose, it would surely be something they could not bear. It began to make things difficult, and in the future, when danger arose, someone would still need to step forward.
Yet, even so, they would still be in danger, and whether they could defeat the opponent was still an unknown outcome.
"Speak, what are your intentions?"
Given this unexpected turn of events, they still appeared troubled, but at the moment, they had no idea how to proceed. Even if there were threats, they would still affect them.
"Let's just fight with all we've got."
"That's right, we're not afraid," Xie Qiye declared. If they couldn't eliminate them, returning to the Taichu Sect would still lead to the peak master's scorn. After all, Jiang Feng had fallen into the demonic path. Logically, they should have stepped forward to eliminate him. Otherwise, if something truly went wrong, it could cause them trouble.
"No need to say more, I understand what you mean, but we must carefully consider this matter."
"This..." Everyone looked at Yun Lang. They didn't know how to resolve the situation, but they knew Yun Lang would have a solution.
"Indeed, you should listen to young friend Yun Lang's advice." Just then, the old man of the Heavenly Dao slowly walked out.
"Senior." Yun Lang cupped his fists. After all, he had just refused the old man's request, and he felt somewhat awkward.
"Excellent, as expected, you are a discerning individual." The old man of the Heavenly Dao praised him. He was not only not angry about Yun Lang's previous actions but was also extremely gratified. It was precisely because of this that they all understood what arrangements were being made; otherwise, there would be trouble.
"Your rash methods will only lead to your own demise. Tell me, who among you is a match for the Demon Lord?"
"This..." Su Xin frowned. They had all witnessed the Demon Lord's strength. Even the old man of the Heavenly Dao might not be able to do anything, let alone them.
"Then... then we can't just sit and wait to die, can we?" Xie Qiye said indignantly. They all knew that sitting and waiting to die would only lead to greater harm.
"That's not necessarily the case, but we cannot be reckless." The old man of the Heavenly Dao glanced at Yun Lang intentionally or unintentionally, indicating that he believed they could have handled the enemy.