Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1160: Chapter 785: Cooperation

"You keep saying everything you’ve done is to let your younger brother succeed as the Dean, but without you, it seems your brother is living even better." Yang Xiao was very direct, after all, the reality was that Sheng Jingxuan did indeed inherit the position of Dean.

"Of course, my dear brother naturally wouldn’t do a losing trade. The price for selling me out to the Dharma Sect was seeking the Yin Temple’s secret technique." fгeewebnovёl.com

"This kind of method, combined with special herbs, can also improve his own problems, but the effect is far inferior to the Hundred Demons Coffin Clothes."

"However, I now understand. He never believed from the start that I could find the Hundred Demons Coffin Clothes for him. He thought it was an elusive legend, an excuse from me, his elder brother, to placate him."

Exhaling slowly, Sheng Yanlin’s tone turned mournful, "I ultimately underestimated my brother. Those years, I was single-mindedly searching for this treasure and handed almost all academy affairs to him. I didn’t expect he would secretly cultivate many confidants to marginalize the academy elders, and even send people to connect with the Yin Temple forces outside the region."

"In less than a year after I was kidnapped and imprisoned by the Dharma Sect, under the guise of avenging me, he suppressed several seasoned elders who didn’t follow his orders, using thunderous means to completely control the academy and became the actual head of my Yiling Academy."

"He even pushed the reason for my disappearance onto Yang Qianhe of the Ru Lin Academy, truly killing three birds with one stone." Sheng Yanlin had a cold smile, sending chills down one’s spine.

"What level of strength does your brother have?" Yang Xiao asked curiously.

"At the time of my accident, he was near the peak of Ghost Level. His real combat strength couldn’t even rank in the top five within the academy, yet in less than a year, he publicly fought two elders simultaneously and severely injured them."

"These two were leaders among my Yiling Academy elders. The Great Elder had half-step Netherworld Level skills, and the Second Elder was also at the peak of Ghost Level. They had been partners for many years, working in perfect harmony, together capable of rivaling an ordinary Netherworld Envoy."

Hearing Sheng Yanlin’s words, Yang Xiao was shocked, "So you’re saying in less than a year, your brother advanced from not even the peak of Ghost Level to a Netherworld Envoy, with combat strength even surpassing an ordinary Netherworld Envoy?"

This was quite frightening. If that’s the case, this person’s talent is truly astounding. Now, ten years later, his strength must have improved even further, likely comparable to Sheng Yanlin during his peak.

Seeing Yang Xiao’s expression change slightly, Sheng Yanlin slowly shook his head, "Things aren’t as you think. My brother merely benefited from the Dharma Sect, blessed by secret techniques and herbs."

"His experience is somewhat similar to yours two days ago, but with more severe consequences. The realm he stepped into is a pseudo-realm, like a reflection in a mirror, a flower in the water, not truly real."

"I estimate his actual strength now is at most half-step Netherworld Realm. If combined with the Yin Temple’s secret technique and herbal blessings, he can temporarily maintain Netherworld-level strength, but certainly not for long."

"He prides himself on being smart, but he never realized he was being manipulated by the Dharma Sect, falling for their deceit."

Sheng Yanlin spoke with grief and indignation, "Those who are not of our race, their hearts must be different. The Dharma Sect has already secretly controlled him with secret techniques and herbs, coercing him into doing their bidding."

"To think, our esteemed Upper Three Bookshops stood strong for a century, a formidable force in Central State, yet now the head of the academy is coerced by outsiders, secretly doing their work. Every time I think of it, I find it hard to rest and eat. Decades later, how can I face our ancestors?"

Yang Xiao roughly understood. Sheng Jingxuan sold his own brother, traded for Dharma Sect’s secret technique blessings, causing a rapid surge in strength, thus easily gaining the position of Dean he long desired.

But this person’s strength was not legitimate, needing the Dharma Sect to continuously provide secret technique blessings and herbs, which also became the chips for the Dharma Sect to hold him hostage.

A prestigious force like the Upper Three Bookshops, undeniably a top-notch power in the country, yet controlled by foreigners, if this news were spread, the reputation Yiling Academy painstakingly built over a hundred years would be completely tarnished.

"Old Dean, how much foundation do you still have in the academy?" Yang Xiao was also weighing the pros and cons.

"Some of the old elders are still around. I’ve had people from the Esoteric Sect investigate, and most of them are still alive. Some who disapprove of my brother’s methods have already found excuses to seclude themselves permanently."

Sheng Yanlin, cunning as always, naturally knew what Yang Xiao was concerned about, immediately promising, "I can assure you, these people are still loyal to me, they just think I’m dead."

"As long as we deal with my treacherous brother, once I return to the academy and rally them, these senior elders will undoubtedly support me as their leader!"

"These people are the foundation of the academy, even my brother doesn’t dare to go too far against them since his position and power are unstable, and he still depends on these people for many things." Sheng Yanlin explained.

Yang Xiao keenly noticed a change in Sheng Yanlin’s words, that he said as long as we deal with his brother, not just him. He wanted to tie Yang Xiao to the same fate.

In response, Yang Xiao didn’t show resistance, after all, things had already transpired. From the moment they rescued Sheng Yanlin, they were already on the same boat with him.

They shared a common enemy in the Dharma Sect, and the people of Yiling Academy also had feuds with Yang Xiao. If they could help Sheng Yanlin reclaim Yiling Academy, it would naturally be beneficial to him.

However, he still wasn’t entirely at ease with Sheng Yanlin, the key being the Hundred Demons Coffin Clothes. It’s such a precious item; it’s hard to say that this elder, known for appraising treasures, wouldn’t be tempted.