Chapter 1457: Chapter 1457: The Position of Guest Elder Chapter 1457: Chapter 1457: The Position of Guest Elder Comparing oneself to others will only bring heartache.

This is not an unfounded saying.

Commander Ren is currently a living example of this.

In the realm of Sword Dao, he was completely overwhelmed.

And now, in all aspects of the Fire Dao Law, which the people of Shenxuan Fire Sect took pride in, he was again crushed!

Who could endure such humiliation…

Commander Ren suddenly felt as if all the years he’d dedicated to cultivation had been for naught…

When he returned to the mouth of the volcano with Ye Qiubai, everyone sighed in relief upon seeing Ye Qiubai unharmed.

If such a person, who could have greatly helped the Netherworld lineage, had died just like that,

then they would be sinners…

After all, among all the branches, the Netherworld lineage could only be considered at the bottom, already suppressed so heavily by the other eight Dao branches that they were struggling to breathe.

Commander Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said, “It’s good that you’re alright… It’s also my fault for not giving you a Divine Fire Pill.”

Hearing this, Commander Ren rolled his eyes in annoyance and said, “Divine Fire Pill? He doesn’t even need it.”

Commander Wei also realized this and leaned in towards Ye Qiubai with a look of horror, “But how did you manage it? In the place where the fire poison is the most concentrated, without the Divine Fire Pill, even Ren and I can only last less than a time unit, and that’s because we’ve developed a resistance from being immersed in fire poison over the years. Could it be, Brother Ye, you’ve also undergone the tempering of fire poison?”

Ye Qiubai smiled and shook his head, “No, I have not.”

Even the Fire Dao Law had made rapid progress only recently with Grandpa Medicine’s guidance.

If not for the Ash Fire and his origin power, Ye Qiubai would likely have not held on for so long.

Commander Wei took a deep breath and said, “Then it can only mean that your understanding of the Fire Dao Law has far surpassed ours.”

When resistance isn’t enough, realm makes up for it.

Huo Shuyun and others beside them were also stunned as they listened.

Compared to them, Ye Qiubai seemed more like a member of the Shenxuan Fire Sect…

“Alright, alright, since the assessment is passed, Brother Ye, you’re now officially a part of our Netherworld lineage. Feel free to make any requests.”

Ye Qiubai pondered for a moment and said, “I don’t have any special requests, as long as I can get close to the Godly Fire Tree as soon as possible.”

Hearing Ye Qiubai’s words, no one else showed any surprise.

After all, on Shenxuan Island, there are no resources other than the Godly Fire Tree substantial enough to draw a prodigy like Ye Qiubai for his training.

Commander Wei frowned in thought and said, “Access to the Godly Fire Tree requires certain permissions. Ordinary disciples can only stay in the periphery.”

“But at this tense moment, every branch is preventing others from getting close to the Godly Fire Tree. The climbing of the Godly Fire Tree only happens once every thirty days. At that time, all disciples will go up and try their luck.”

At this point, Commander Ren interrupted, “Enough of that talk. Just take Brother Ye to meet Jiang Jun. Once he sees Brother Ye’s talent and strength, he will surely grant him the position of a guest elder.”

Commander Wei smacked his forehead, “Right, the position of a guest elder is equal to the four of us commanders.”

He then turned to Ye Qiubai and asked, “What do you think, Brother Ye?”

Ye Qiubai, indifferent, shrugged his shoulders and said, “As long as I can get close to the Godly Fire Tree, I’m fine with anything.”

After the agreement was made,

they all headed down the mountain. In a cave halfway up the mountain, larger than any other and with more concentrated fire attribute power, Commander Wei and the others led Ye Qiubai inside.

It seemed that they had notified in advance, as the guards in the passageways did not stop Ye Qiubai or question his identity.

They reached the area where Jiang Jun was without any obstruction.

Each of the nine branches was led by a Jiang Jun.

Under him were the four commanders.

Currently, the sect leader of Shenxuan Fire Sect, a figure of the highest level, appeared to be in closed-door cultivation for twenty years, with no time to deal with other matters.

This had led to constant conflicts over resources of the Godly Fire Tree among the nine branches, and these accumulating small conflicts had spiraled into the current state of affairs.

The bald-headed Jiang Jun of the Netherworld lineage looked at Ye Qiubai and said, “I’ve heard about you. You’re indeed a rare talent, and it’s warranted to offer you the position of a guest elder.”

“But what I want to ask you is, do you know the current situation of our Netherworld lineage?”

Ye Qiubai shook his head.

“The Netherworld lineage is currently the weakest among the nine branches,” Jiang Jun said directly, without any evasion: “Under the pressure of the other eight branches, we’re constrained in many ways. Their current idea is to exclude the weakest first, so now the Netherworld lineage can be said to be besieged on all sides. Do you understand?”

Hearing this, Ye Qiubai felt somewhat helpless inside.

Great, out of all choices, he’d picked the weakest branch.

But Commanders Ren and Wei were anxiously watching Ye Qiubai, uncertain how he would choose after learning the current situation of the Netherworld lineage.

After all, with Ye Qiubai’s strength, he was qualified to occupy the position of a guest elder in any branch, and the promises made to him would only be better, not worse.

Jiang Jun stared intently at Ye Qiubai and asked, “You still have the chance to regret it now. If you want to go to the other eight branches, feel free to do so. I won’t stop you.”

Hearing this, Ye Qiubai chuckled and shook his head, “No need, I’ll stay here.”

“Are you sure?” the Netherworld Jiang Jun pressed.

Ye Qiubai nodded.

Seeing this, Commanders Ren and Wei’s brows unfurled.

For Ye Qiubai, he’d already passed the assessment, and the people here seemed nice; nothing made him uncomfortable.

That was the most important aspect.

As for the strength of the branch…

Ye Qiubai didn’t seem to care too much about that.

Seeing Ye Qiubai’s decisive nod, the Netherworld Jiang Jun laughed loudly, the bald head reflecting streaks of red in the firelight.

“Good, good! In that case, thank you for joining our Netherworld lineage, Guest Elder Ye.”

Then he turned to Commander Wei and the others, “You all, arrange the best cave dwelling for Guest Elder Ye, and try to meet any of his requests!”

Commander Wei said with a smile, “My dwelling is the best, so I’ll give it to Brother Ye.”

Ye Qiubai shook his head and said, “No need for that, it’s too troublesome, just any dwelling will do.”

Ultimately, after some refusal, Commander Wei still moved out, and Ye Qiubai moved in…

“Brother Ye, since you want to get close to the Godly Fire Tree, there will be an opportunity in three days,” Commander Wei said as he placed his belongings into the interspatial ring: “In three days, there will be a mission that requires a commander level person to lead a team to gather materials needed for the Divine Fire Pill around the Godly Fire Tree.”

“You can go with Commander Ren that time; it’ll also be a good chance to get a preliminary understanding of the situation.”

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