Lin Heng's silence softened Situ Jiannan's tone.
"Brother, in the Longevity Realm, without a good backer, even with considerable talent, you will ultimately be unable to ascend to the Ninefold Heaven."
Situ Jiannan's words carried a hint of goodwill, but were also a reminder to Lin Heng.
Lin Heng did not respond to this, but only gave him a half-smile.
The information I received from Situ Jiannan differed slightly from what Ao Zhantian had said.
The difference isn't about whether it's true or false, but rather about the timing.
Ao Zhantian and Lin Heng spoke of the past of the Longevity Realm, but they did not mention the changes that had occurred in the last one or two hundred thousand years.
On the contrary, what Situ Jiannan said was exactly the current state of the Longevity Realm over the past one or two hundred thousand years.
Facing the still silent Lin Heng, Situ Jiannan slowly offered some words of advice.
"Perhaps in the lower realm, after ascension, one can still receive the protection and guidance of the seniors in the upper realm, but here, unless you have monstrous talent or possess extraordinary treasures useful to them, even the closest of relatives, father and son, can turn against each other."
After explaining the pros and cons, Situ Jiannan noticed Lin Heng looking over and then began to get to the point.
"If you're willing, brother, I can introduce you to a powerful force in the Ninefold Heaven. Once you break through to the Nirvana Realm, they will take you up there, where you'll have access to endless cultivation resources."
Situ Jiannan's words were indeed very tempting, and he also believed that during his time in the Longevity Realm, Lin Heng must have learned about the differences between the Ten Regions and the Nine Heavens.
No cultivator from any of the Ten Regions would not want to go to the Nine Heavens.
However, it's not enough to simply reach the Nirvana Realm in cultivation; you also need a permit.
Whether joining the Ascenders Ones or the local forces of the Longevity Realm, one needs an introduction to gain the opportunity to ascend directly to the Nine Heavens.
Lin Heng smiled and countered with, "So what do you want from me?"
Situ Jiannan himself said that without sufficient mutual benefit, even a biological father and son could turn against each other. Lin Heng doesn't think he has enough charisma to surpass Situ Jiannan's father.
Hearing Lin Heng's words, Situ Jiannan smiled slightly. It was so pleasant to chat with smart people.
But thinking of what he wanted, Situ Jiannan looked helpless again. After a sigh, Situ Jiannan finally spoke, "Brother, your soul realm has already reached the Nirvana Realm. It's only a matter of time before you break through. If I recommend you to the Ninefold Heaven, you must help me find a three-million-year-old Soul Nourishing Spirit Herb in the future."
In the Longevity Realm, medicinal herbs of this age are considered to be of the highest level, reaching the level of Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure.
Lin Heng glanced sideways and asked casually, "Since you have connections with sects in the Ninefold Heaven, it shouldn't be difficult to get a three-million-year-old spiritual herb from them, right? At the very least, you can buy one from them at a high price."
A three-million-year-old spiritual herb is certainly precious enough, but in a place like the Longevity Realm, it is definitely not a priceless gem.
Situ Jiannan gave a wry smile, "Brother, you don't know this, but high-level cultivation resources in the Longevity Realm are strictly controlled by various parties. Apart from supplies within the sect, they will never be provided to outsiders, no matter how high the price."
Lin Heng finally understood why Situ Jiannan had changed his hostility towards him and was even willing to help him connect with the major sects of the Ninefold Heaven.
To put it bluntly, he knew that it would be extremely difficult to improve his soul realm without external help, but the people of the Ninefold Heaven were unwilling to help him, so he set his sights on himself.
He hoped to establish a good relationship with him before he went to the Ninefold Heaven, so that he could obtain spiritual herbs for him in the future.
From this, Lin Heng received another important piece of information: the issue of resources.
While low-level cultivation resources might be obtainable through trade, high-level cultivation resources are controlled by the major sects.
Of course, this didn't affect Lin Heng at all. With a bug like the system around, as long as you have it, I can quietly take advantage of you.
Lin Heng was more concerned about why resources needed to be controlled; was there some hidden secret behind it?
Or is it that the resources of the Longevity Realm have reached their extraction limit, and if no measures are taken to control them, even the major sects will be starving?
Lin Heng's deep thought made Situ Jiannan anxious.
Originally, he planned to contact the powerful figures of the Nine Heavens to kill Lin Heng after Lin Heng arrived in Heavenly Abundance City.
However, it was because Situ Jiannan sensed Lin Heng's Nirvana Realm soul power when he used his divine sense to investigate after Lin Heng entered the city that he changed his mind.
In the eyes of the powerful beings of the Ninefold Heaven, he was nothing more than a dog with some value.
In consideration of the Source Stone that Situ Jiannan offered every year, the powerful figures in the Ninefold Heaven agreed to take him to the Ninefold Heaven after Situ Jiannan breakthrough.
As for wanting to acquire resources, that's just wishful thinking.
Lin Heng's appearance gave Situ Jiannan hope. If he could bestow favors upon Lin Heng before he went to the Ninefold Heaven, it might help him fulfill his wish.
Even after he had already said all that, Lin Heng still hadn't reacted. How could Situ Jiannan not be anxious?
After a moment of silence, just as Situ Jiannan was about to become restless, Lin Heng spoke up, "So, you're quite familiar with the people of the Ninefold Heaven? I wonder if they've ever been here?"
Situ Jiannan didn't understand why Lin Heng was asking this, but he still told him the truth, "Those who come down from the Ninefold Heaven need a fixed teleportation array. There is one in my city. In the past, experts from the Ninefold Heaven often came here, but fewer have come in recent years."
Lin Heng was delighted upon hearing this news.
"The matter of the spiritual herbs is easy to discuss, but I've only just arrived in the Longevity Realm and there are still many things I don't understand..."
Lin Heng didn't finish speaking, but Situ Jiannan already understood.
"That's easy. Brother, stay with me for a while and consolidate your cultivation. I'll also tell you everything I know."
Situ Jiannan was in high spirits at this moment. Lin Heng's agreement gave him a glimmer of hope for the future.
Situ Jiannan's cultivation had remained at the Supreme Saint Realm for far too long, so long that even he felt life was meaningless.
With an endless lifespan, everyone wants to pursue a higher ultimate.
However, due to limitations in talent, without external assistance, the Supreme Saint of Situ Jiannan's potential is the attainment of the highest rank.
Now, he finally has something to look forward to!
Of course, he wasn't the only one with expectations; Lin Heng shared them as well.
Just as Situ Jian was daydreaming about the future, his face full of sweet dreams.
Lin Heng sat in the banquet hall and tried to sign in.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the City Lord's Mansion in Heavenly Abundance City and have received the Prismatic Radiance Ribbon."
Prismatic Radiance Ribbon, Initial-Grade Chaos Spirit Treasure, a Binding-type Spiritual Treasure.
The fact that one can sign in for Chaos Spirit Treasure proves that Situ Jiannan's words were true; indeed, a powerful figure from the Ninefold Heaven has been here.
Lin Heng was determined to fleece everyone here before making a move against Situ Jiannan.
During this time, you can also learn about the affairs of the Longevity Realm from him. Nowadays, Situ Jiannan is absolutely willing to answer all your questions without reservation, so why not?