The Heavenly Ladder had a total of nine hundred and ninety-nine steps. Ye Lin passed through it with ease and stepped onto the high platform. At this moment, the fortune surrounding him had grown so dense that it had reached an unprecedented level.
At this moment, regardless of Ye Lin's status, judging solely by his aura, even Dao Integration True Lords could not look directly at him.
This was the terrifying power of fortune.
"Fellow Daoist, you've come."
The middle-aged man smiled at Ye Lin, his eyes filled with kindness and his expression gentle and amiable.
"This junior pays respects to Sect Master."
Looking at the middle-aged man before him, how could Ye Lin still not know his identity?
He immediately clasped his fists, bent at the waist, and bowed.
"Child, rise."
The middle-aged man stepped forward and gently helped Ye Lin up. The two came together before the redwood table.
"Child, from this moment on, you are the new Sect Master of Nameless Mountain. However, the pressure you will bear shall be the greatest of any Sect Master in Nameless Mountain's history."
"You will endure pressure unlike anything before. Child, the burden upon you is heavy. Upon your shoulders will rest the entire Human Race. Child, are you afraid?"
The middle-aged man patted Ye Lin's shoulder and spoke softly.
"Senior, what if I am afraid? What if I am not? Besides, with so many seniors supporting me, I do not even know how to write the word 'fear.'"
Ye Lin spoke to the middle-aged man word by word, his tone brimming with confidence.
"Hahaha, good. Child, you are very good. Come."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man laughed heartily and led Ye Lin to the redwood table. He then lifted one of the red cloths, revealing a great golden seal