Chapter 12583
"Easy to say."
Zhao Shirong said with an air of confidence, "Being able to crush the Killing Saint face to face, your strength is beyond doubt, and you are absolutely qualified to be on the candidate list."
He paused, then changed the subject.
"However, I think you can go even further."
Zhao Shirong said in a low voice, "The list of candidates can be long or short. If I were you, I would try my best to reduce the number of competitors."
"After all, once you enter the trial of the gods, there are many variables, and it won't be so easy to take the opportunity into your own hands then."
Lin Yi's expression changed slightly: "What do you mean?"
Zhao Shirong laughed and said, "Don't be so nervous. I have no intention of going back on my word. Since I promised you, I will definitely put you on the candidate list."
"But think about it, ten candidates are candidates, and one candidate is also a candidate. Can these two things be the same?"
Lin Yi's eyes lit up: "One candidate is fine, isn't that a guaranteed admission? There's actually a way to do that?"
Zhao Shirong smiled slightly: "Anyway, from what I've seen so far, you are the one I think is the most promising. Whether for public or private reasons, I think no one else in Tianjun deserves this three-zhang Dharma form quota."
"The scenario I most hope to see is that you are the only candidate and secure the spot for the Three-Zhang Dharma Image."
"From now on, Tianjun will be under your control."
With just a few words, another big pie was made.
If Lin Yi had been less composed, he would have been instantly smitten with anyone else.
After all, according to the other party, the position of the three-zhang Dharma Aspect is almost a certainty. Once he officially becomes a three-zhang Dharma Aspect expert, Tianjun will naturally change dynasties and become his own private domain.
Unfortunately, Lin Yi had no such wishful thinking at all.
However, at least on the surface, Lin Yi still showed just the right amount of interest: "Can things really be done this way?"
Zhao Shirong laughed: "You don't know the operating mechanism of my Xuanwu Divine Society. Don't underestimate me just because I'm an inspector. Everything I just said is within my control. It's just a matter of a word."
Lin Yi immediately said gratefully, "Then thank you very much for your help."
"Small idea."
Zhao Shirong then changed the subject again: "I'm looking out for you because I think highly of you, but doing so carries considerable risk, so there are some things I still need your help with."
Lin Yi followed up smoothly: "Please speak, sir."
Zhao Shirong clicked his tongue: "Back then, when I was expelled, the one who did it on the surface was the Killing Saint lineage, but the real mastermind behind it was the contemporary Emperor Saint."
"Let me be frank, I've been holding this grudge for thirty years, and I've come back to avenge this humiliation!"
"However, the Xuanwu Divine Association has a rule that examiners must not have unnecessary contact with potential candidates during the review process, and in particular, they must not have conflicts with potential candidates."
"Otherwise, if I violate the rules, I'll also be in trouble."
The meaning is already obvious.
Lin Yi raised an eyebrow: "So I'm here to help you kill Emperor Sheng?"
Zhao Shirong smiled: "Are you willing?"
Lin Yi looked somewhat troubled: "This is not an easy task."
Not to mention that when he dealt with the Killing Saint, he only revealed the strength of his four-zhang Dharma form and did not actually use his pseudo-three-zhang Dharma form as a trump card.
Even if they go all out, whether they can defeat Emperor Sheng is still uncertain.
Even if they could actually kill Emperor Saint, Tianjun wouldn't only have this one competitor, and Lin Yi simply didn't believe that the other party would actually keep their promise.
Zhao Shirong laughed and said, "Then let's go back to the point. Even in the open area of the Divine Realm, the quota for the Three-Zhang Dharma Aspect is a resource that people would fight tooth and nail for."
"We're not related by blood or marriage. If we didn't have a good relationship, I doubt even you would feel comfortable just handing over the spot to you like this."
"Trading one Emperor Saint for one Three-Zhang Dharma Avatar spot is a great deal."
Lin Yi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement: "Then it's a deal."
"readily!"
Zhao Shirong praised him highly: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Tianjun is my hometown after all, and I still have feelings for it. I think we need someone like you to take the helm. I'm looking forward to your performance."
After a pause, Zhao Shirong added, "Oh, by the way, you've taken care of the Killing Saint for me, so you don't need to worry about the aftermath. I'll handle that for you. Now you can focus on dealing with the Emperor Saint."
"Remember, this is a big deal, so don't take it lightly."
As he spoke, he patted Lin Yi on the shoulder, with an expression that suggested he was being very open and trusting, and that he was entrusting Lin Yi with an important task.
"..."
Anyone in Lin Yi's position would probably feel like a million alpacas were stampeding through their mind right now.
They say nice things and help resolve the issues, but in reality, they're just taking the opportunity to reap the benefits and inherit the vast legacy of the Killing Saint lineage!
Don't forget, Lin Yi gained a huge amount from Fang Taichu's private collection before, making him very rich.
Now, if it's the Killing Saint lineage, who has an even higher status, even if they aren't dedicated collectors, their wealth is definitely no less than that of ordinary collectors.
After all, the difference in their underlying strengths is undeniable.
It's no exaggeration to say that if the Killing Saint's entire fortune were revealed, the entire Tianjun County would be in an uproar.
Of course, while people may be envious, this kind of resource is not something that ordinary people dare to touch.
Let alone ordinary people, even those top families who stand at the top of the pyramid in the eyes of the public are not qualified to participate.
If you insist on getting involved, there will only be one outcome.
Include your own family in the list, making them part of this legacy.
Looking across Tianjun, only a handful of companies are qualified.
The other four great families, the Supreme Emperor, and the Termination Society under Lin Yi's command.
However, since it was Zhao Shirong who was making the move, and solely for the sake of the three-zhang Dharma Image quota, these people had no choice but to back down.
Everyone can clearly distinguish between the "Saint's Legacy" and the "Three-Zhang Dharma Form" quota.
The century-old curse remains; if a breakthrough cannot be achieved through this opportunity, once the century limit is up, one will be nothing more than dust.
Fighting for more inheritance at that point will be meaningless.
Lin Yi, the ultimate monster, and the elusive Emperor of Ultimate Intent are the only two exceptions among them.
Now that the Supreme Emperor has yet to appear, Lin Yi has become the final variable.
Zhao Shirong looked at Lin Yi with a smile. Now that he had come back, he wanted to save face as well as make a good impression.
If Lin Yi knew what was good for him, then it would be fine.
If they don't know what's good for them, then another set of methods will be used.
A chess piece is always just a chess piece; how a chess piece moves depends entirely on the player's intentions.
The difference is simply whether you're lured to move with a bone or beaten with a big stick.
Xu Longyin kept his eyes down, showing no outward signs of distress, but inwardly he was genuinely worried for Lin Yi.
He hadn't been with Zhao Shirong for very long, but he was quite familiar with Zhao Shirong's methods.
This man's extreme and violent nature was the most he had ever witnessed. (End of Chapter)
