After hearing Lu Yin, Rain Burn Celestial Master nodded. "The Spirit Treasure Association gathers cultivators who follow the Spirit Treasure path. Unless someone is utterly wicked, the Association has no reason to turn them away."
Lu Yin laughed. "That's pretty much the same as the rules of my Da Yu Mountain Villa. So, do you think I'm utterly wicked?"
Rain Burn Celestial Master furrowed her brows. "You could be considered wicked. The Da Yu Mountain Villa breaks the rules, and in the Spiritualized Universe, that's an evil deed."
Lu Yin didn't argue.
People in different positions saw things differently. To those in the Spiritualized Universe, he was a villain; breaking the rules was evil. That was what their cultivation culture, built up over countless years, had taught them.
"The Celestial Master Ladder is the most sacred thing in the Spirit Treasure Association. Those who pass the challenge can become Celestial Masters, but perhaps you, Third Master, will be an exception."
Lu Yin didn't mind. "The Spirit Treasure Association is united. I can see that. I understand if you won't accept me. You can't offend the entire Spiritualized Universe for someone as wicked as me. Still, I appreciate you speaking honestly."
Rain Burn Celestial Master smiled bitterly. "Though Third Master breaks the rules, you're an honorable man. Personally, I hope you'll join the Spirit Treasure Association. But for the Association's sake, I, Rain Burn, am willing to bear the consequences alone. If the Da Yu Mountain Villa ever faces disaster, the Spirit Treasure Association will never take advantage of your misfortune."
Lu Yin smiled faintly and said nothing.
"Despite what I've said, what I'm about to do really is a test of strength." Rain Burn Celestial Master looked at Lu Yin seriously. "I'm going to change the ninth step."
"How?"
"Originally,