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Chapter 424: Shen Yi's New "Disciple"
Chapter 424: Shen Yi's New "Disciple"
The middle-aged man from the Heavenly Sword Sect finished speaking.
The remaining Dao Plates trembled slightly, and two more ethereal figures emerged from within.
"We can also offer you the same treatment."
Oddly enough, it was the crescent-shaped Dao Plate that had initially welcomed Shen Yi and the others, which now remained silent, seemingly deep in thought after witnessing this scene.
Such an unusual sight caused the cultivators who had just stepped out of the Southern Yang Sect to become somewhat dazed.
To them, the outside world was already unfamiliar, and they never expected that as soon as they stepped out, they would receive such a highly sought-after "competition."
It was as if they truly possessed the Dragon-like Appearance, and their future was limitless.
Zhu Jue glanced at Jiang Qiulan beside him but found that she showed no signs of emotional disturbance.
If there was anyone who felt something was amiss, it was most likely him.
Zhu Jue was self-aware; he was just a Martial Immortal, and Jiang Qiulan had yet to break through to the Soul Core Realm.
Within the Southern Yang Sect, they might be considered somewhat notable.
But outside... even the Wutong Mountain Ancestor seemed to be cowering like a quail.
Zhu Jue couldn't understand why he would be in the sights of such a prominent figure.
"..."
After a long wait, there was no response.
The middle-aged man from the Heavenly Sword Sect looked down once more, his eyebrows furrowing imperceptibly.
A group of creatures lucky enough to escape from a place where their lineage had been severed.
The strongest among them had barely reached the Reverting Void Realm, and the rest were even ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators. Moreover, with their shallow understanding and limited means, being allowed to enter the Inner Sect for cultivation was already a great favor.
Could it be that they were still not satisfied?
He observed them carefully for a moment and noticed that almost everyone was quietly looking at the white-robed youth in the Soul Core Realm.
He glanced at the white robe, and the middle-aged man's expression turned slightly somber.
Could that robe, which represented the identity of a Sect Leader, be something that the youth could tarnish?
"..."
He pondered for a moment and then spoke to Shen Yi, "You have excellent natural talent. As an exception, you can become an administrator in my Heavenly Sword Sect. To achieve this status, you must at least be a Reverting Void Realm cultivator of the third layer or higher. How about it?"
He had thought that the other party would be grateful to the point of tears.
But after hearing these words, Shen Yi slowly withdrew his gaze.
He had no advantage; in both his lives, he was a minor character.
But it was precisely because he was a minor character that he was so sensitive to these matters... It was quite clear that this was not a blessing but rather a request for something from Shen Yi.
One obvious point was...
The first words spoken by the crescent-shaped Dao Plate clearly indicated that they were treating Shen Yi and the others as allies of the same level.
After these words...
The so-called Heavenly Sword Sect seemed to be anxious and directly interrupted the other person's words.
Shen Yi wasn't sure what about him was worth coveting.
Even if it was the Dao Plate.
With their strength, they could just take it by force; there was no need to find an excuse.
If it was a business deal, one should at least know what they have and how much it's worth.
Before Shen Yi could respond, a crisp voice, slightly trembling, sounded first.
"May I ask Senior, I am just one step away from the second layer of the Reverting Void Realm. Can I be an exception and become an administrator?"
Ye Wenxuan gathered her courage and stepped forward.
Upon hearing this, the elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect slowly closed his eyes, as if considering something. This matter needed someone to take the lead, and after a while, he emitted a short sound.
"Hmm."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxuan's face lit up with joy, as if she had received a divine decree. Without hesitation, she knelt down and bowed, "Disciple Ye Wenxuan is willing to join the Heavenly Sword Sect!"
She wasn't foolish.
These six Dao Plates were obviously the allies of the Southern Yang Sect.
But the Southern Yang Sect had been ravaged by demons, leaving it barren and devoid of any seniors.
To put it bluntly, it was no different from being dead.
Yet, from the Dao Plate, the aura emanating from a mere ethereal figure was something she had never seen before, and she didn't even dare to imagine it.
I wonder what Shen Yi is still hesitating about.
Could it be that he's still holding on to the dilapidated Southern Yang Sect? How absurd.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time."
The Heavenly Sword Sect Elder didn't look at Ye Wenxuan but continued to stare at Shen Yi.
"I'm new here and not familiar with the situation. For now, I don't have any intention of joining a sect."
Shen Yi lifted his gaze, speaking neither arrogantly nor submissively.
"..."
The Heavenly Sword Sect Elder fell silent for a moment, staring indifferently at the youth. Seeing that those behind him had no complaints, he said meaningfully, "Good."
As he finished speaking, the ethereal figure disappeared, and the Dao plate engraved with a longsword flew straight towards the distance.
Seeing this, Ye Wenxuan quickly stood up and followed on her cloud, fearing she might lose track of her future.
The other Dao plates also scattered.
Only the crescent-shaped Dao plate remained, and the stern voice softened slightly, "We are all from the South Flood Seven Sons. If you need any help, you can use the Dao plate to send a message to Qingyue Sect."
"Thank you, senior," Shen Yi said, bowing respectfully.
The crescent-shaped Dao plate smiled, "You don't need to call me 'senior'... According to the rules, I should address you as the Southern Yang Sect Master."
Shen Yi had a good impression of Qingyue Sect, so he seized the opportunity to ask another question, "May I ask where the cultivators of the Southern Yang Sect have gone?"
Upon hearing this, the Dao plate suddenly paused.
It then turned towards the wooden man at the edge of the cliff.
After a moment, it sighed, "Don't ask, it's unnecessary."
As it spoke, it seemed concerned that Shen Yi might press for more details, so it flew into the air and left.
The words had barely faded.
A terrifying aura slowly spread across the Southern Yang platform. Even with Shen Yi's Immortal Phoenix True Body's small success cultivation, he still stumbled back several steps.
The wooden man, covered in vines, opened his eyes, and even his eyes seemed like wooden beads carved with a knife.
With a creaking sound, it stood up.
It walked step by step towards the crowd and finally stopped in front of Shen Yi, who held the Dao plate.
Its raspy voice was grating, and it spoke with a hint of awkwardness, "I'm a direct disciple of the Southern Yang Sect. I want to go home."
"Er..."
Everyone looked at each other, even Nie Jun was tense.
Shen Yi clenched the Dao plate, snapping out of his excitement from killing the old dog. The outside world seemed even more terrifying than he had imagined.
He stared at this strange man, but the man continued.
"Can you take me... home..."
The wooden man skillfully stood in the center of the formation. On his stiff wooden face, there was a hint of anticipation and pleading.
"..."
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment.
A Soul Core Realm sect master had such a formidable direct disciple; something felt odd about this.
He thought for a moment, then waved at the man, "Follow me."
As Shen Yi spoke, he strode towards the edge of the cliff.
The wooden man, though reluctant to leave, obediently walked behind him.
"What's your name?"
Shen Yi didn't intend to interrogate him; he just wanted to bring this uncontrollable, formidable being back to the dilapidated Southern Yang Sect, which was a significant risk.
"My name... is Li Xuanqing," the wooden man answered honestly.
"What's your cultivation level?" Shen Yi asked curiously, glancing sideways. Nie Jun and Ling Xi, among others, also looked over instinctively, as they too were curious about what level of cultivation could emit such a formidable aura.
The wooden man pondered for a moment, then spoke softly, "I once ascended to White Jade Capital, but later, to survive, I reshaped my body into wood. My cultivation level dropped by about three to four floors, or maybe eight to nine floors. I haven't used my full strength, so I'm not entirely sure."
Shen Yi slowly clenched his palm, his expression unchanged.
Was this gap too wide, and what was this White Jade Capital?
However, at least from the previous interaction with the crescent-shaped Dao plate, it seemed to trust this wooden man implicitly, though the so-called Qingyue Sect couldn't be entirely trusted.
But now, having just stepped out of the Southern Yang Sect, they desperately needed a guide.
(End of Chapter)
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