by Aixia Deyu
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! Another bolt of thunder exploded above everyone's heads. And this strike was even more ferocious than the one just now.
The eyes of everyone present twitched, Han Chen, Xin Lan, Wu Jun and the others could not help but be confused. Huayun City, Deng Ling, and Mei Ling were all stunned.
"Crazy, I think the two of you are crazy." Even the Third Elder was unable to control himself. After being confused for a moment, he was shocked. His face was full of disbelief. "You, you two?"
Then, he raised his hand and pointed at the confused Ming Ruo: "This, this girl's sea of consciousness has already opened? She can even cultivate Psionic Magician? "
Ye Zichen's words woke the man from his dream.
The third elder's words were likhird thunderclap. Everyone in the audience looked at each other. The atmosphere had sunk into a deathly silence.
The Fourth Elder was a Spirit Master Psionic Magician, everyone knew that. The Sixth Elder was also a Psionic Magician, so not many people knew about him. When he saw Ming Ruo for the first time, he noticed that Ming Ruo's sea of consciousness had already opened. She was a special body that did not need to practice martial arts and could directly cultivate Spirit power.
Han Chen suddenly understood everything. No wonder the two elders were fighting to have Ming Ruo as their direct disciple. So this was not a joke. Rather, it was because she really did have such a value.
After being seen through by the Third Elder, the Elder Mu did not continue to keep them in suspense. He directly opened his mouth and said, "Ming Ruo, do you agree to what I just said?"
"Promise what?" The Fourth Elder rebutted, "Little girl, he's an old man, why are you following him? As long as you agree to become my direct disciple, I will spare no effort to nurture you. "
"Come on, you already have so many direct disciples, do you really have to compete with me?" Elder Mu also refused to let go.
"So what? A special body that can't be seen even within ten thousand Psionic Magician s, why should I give it to you? "
The two dignified Mystical Peak Elders started to argue just like that, causing everyone to nearly drop their jaws in shock. Ming Ruo who was kicked out of the Mystical Peak just a moment ago had now turned into a sapling.
Han Chen could be said to be pleasantly surprised, never once did he expect that Ming Ruo had a special body. Hearing the dispute between the Elder Mu and the Fourth Elder, it could be seen how rare the special bodies of the Psionic Magician were.
It was already very rare for him to meet Qiao Feiyan before this, but unexpectedly, Ming Ruo also had a unique body that was one in a million. If that was the case, who else would chase her away?
Below the stage, Deng Ling and the Huayun City remained silent, their faces turning gloomy. Traces of envy and jealousy emerged from Mei Ling's heart, even though she was also the Fourth Elder's direct disciple. But compared to Ming Ruo, it was not even worth mentioning.
"Alright, I'm too lazy to argue with you." Elder Mu was obviously very excited, he said with a firm tone, "Liu Li, no matter what, today I will take this girl as my disciple. No matter how much you struggle, I will not give in."
Liu Li was the Fourth Elder's name, and many people knew about it. Seeing that this was the first time Elder Mu was so determined, she could not help but be a little surprised, "Alright! It's the same no matter how we fight. Let her decide for himself! What do you think? "
"Alright."
Finished speaking, the two of them turned their gazes towards Ming Ruo, and countless of eyes in the field all turned to look at him. Under this kind of situation, Ming Ruo was really caught unprepared.
"Ming Ruo, you choose." The Elder Mu said. The Fourth Elder, Liu Li, also revealed a look of anticipation.
Ming Ruo didn't know what to do, and didn't even know if she should take her as her master. She could only turn her gaze towards Han Chen and listen to her dearest brother's opinion. Seeing that, the Elder Mu was immediately amused and looked towards Han Chen.
Han Chen was annoyed but funny at the same time, and then he said with a serious face: "Ming Ruo, these two elders are both amazing seniors. If you can take any of them as your master, your future is limitless. But after all, this is a matter that concerns you for the rest of your life. Your brother can't make the decision for you, so you should choose your own! "
Chapter 163 - Personal Disciples
Hearing that Han Chen wanted Ming Ruo to make his own choice, Elder Mu suddenly had the urge to strangle him, and silently cursed how heartless he was. While Fourth Elder Liu Li was more composed as she looked at Ming Ruo with anticipation.
It was the first time that a competition between two elders for a disciple had happened in Mystical Peak. The disciples on the stage watched this scene with great interest, while the other three elders simply stood on the sidelines.
Ming Ruo raised her beautiful eyes and swept her gaze across the two elders. She then extended her slender jade hand and pointed at the Elder Mu, and said softly, "I choose the Sixth Elder."
"Hahahaha." "Hahaha, you have eyes, master will definitely bring you up to be the most outstanding Psionic Magician in the entire Mystical Peak, hahaha."
The audience was surprised. Under normal circumstances, ordinary people would have chosen the Fourth Elder.
Fourth Elder Liu Li could not help but frown, and glared at Elder Mu in dissatisfaction before asking, "Little girl, why didn't you choose me? Do you think I can't compare to this old man? "
"It's not like that." Ming Ruo shook her head. Sensing that the two seniors did not have any evil intentions, her courage increased a little.
"Then why?"
"Reporting to senior, I heard you two speak earlier. You already have several direct disciples under you, but the Sixth Elder has not had a direct disciple yet, so Ming Ruo felt that the Sixth Elder was a little pitiful. "
Poor? Everyone present were stunned, this was the first time someone said that the clan elders of the Mystical Peak were pitiful.
Han Chen was also shocked by Ming Ruo's innocence, and hurriedly stepped forward to explain, "Elders, Ming Ruo is still young, if she said something wrong, I hope that the two elders can forgive him."
However, Han Chen's worries were a little excessive. The Fourth Elder and Elder Mu did not seem angry at all.
"Good, good!" Elder Mu took a deep breath, then laughed in relief, "I didn't see the wrong person, haha."
Ming Ruo's kindness had not only infected the Elder Mu, even many of the inner disciples in the arena had their own thoughts.
"Liu-Li, you have nothing to say now, right?" Elder Mu's face flashed with pride.
"Forget it, forget it!" The Fourth Elder felt that it was a bit of a pity, but had already made her decision. Hmph, don't you dare ruin such a beautiful piece of jade. "
"You don't need to remind me about this. You just need to take care of your disciples."
"Hmph." The Fourth Elder snorted unhappily, and looked at Ming Ruo witegretful look. Then, in a flash, she disappeared from everyone's sight.
After the Fourth Elder had left, the Elder Mu turned to the nearby Third Elder and said, "Third Elder, this girl is now my direct disciple. Naturally, she can stay in the inner sect. As for today's farce, let's call it quits! "
The Third Elder frowned, and looked at Han Chen with a somewhat apathetic gaze. Evicting Ming Ruo was not his goal, what he needed to do was only to target Han Chen. However, he did not expect the situation to end up like this. He could only silently nod his head.
"It's up to you." After saying that, without waiting for the other party to say anything, he too left the Colosseum in an afterimage.
The liveliness was almost over. The crowd in the audience dispersed amidst a wave of noisy discussion.
Deng Ling and Huayun City were naturally so angry that their lungs were about to explode. Unfortunately, with the support of the Sixth Elder, it wouldn't be that easy for them to touch Han Chen. The two
of them looked at each other, then left in silence. Before Mei Ling left, he could not help but look at Ming Ruo a few times. Her eyes revealed complex emotions, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Thank you for your help just now, Elder Mu. Han Chen respectfully cupped his fists and bowed. Now that Ming Ruo was able to stay here and do so, the heavy burden in his heart had finally been lifted.
"Ai!" Elder Mu waved his hands, shook his head, and said, "Brat, I should thank you for this matter. Bring me such a obedient disciple, haha."
They had just met, yet Elder Mu was so satisfied with Ming Ruo. It could be seen that in the future, they would definitely receive concern from many parties. Han Chen could be considered to be giving an explanation to the dead Lin Wei and his wife.
"Ming Ruo, you really make us jealous." Xin Lan was also very happy as she smiled gently.
"Yeah, it's only been a few days. Just two elders fighting over you, we don't even dare to dream about it! " Wu Jun started to joke around too.
Ming Ruo laughed, then said to the Elder Mu, "Sixth Elder."
"Hmm?" Without waiting for her to finish speaking, Elder Mu opened her mouth and interrupted, "Girl, you really aren't sensible. Do you still call me Sixth Elder?"
"Eh?"
"Ming Ruo, quickly call me master." Han Chen quickly reminded him.
"Oh, yes. Ming Ruo greets Master." Ming Ruo stuck out her tongue mischievously, looking very cute.
"That's more like it! "Haha." Elder Mu nodded in satisfaction, "If you have something to say, then say it!"
"Well, it's like this. I still want to live with my brothers in the future. "
"No problem. You just need to find me at the Six Bamboo Summit at a fixed time." Let's start tomorrow! I will let you surpass those little fellows sitting below Liu Li as soon as possible. "
Ming Ruo had no objections to this. As long as she could see Han Chen everyday, she was satisfied. Then, Elder Mu gave a few simple instructions and let Han Chen and the rest leave.
Needless to say, they were in an exceptionally good mood. He had first taught the Huayun City a lesson and then nearly defeated Deng Ling. In the end, Ming Ruo was accepted as a new disciple, so all of these were good news.
After today's events, the news of Han Chen returning to the Mystical Peak was spread. His astonishing performance on the martial arena had also become the topic of discussion for everyone.
"Do you know? Han Chen is back. "
"Really? Didn't he disappear from psychedelic forest? "
"Who knows!" However, the moment he came back, he defeated Huayun City and even fought fiercely with Senior Brother Deng Ling. His strength increased greatly, I didn't even see clearly how he dodged Senior Brother Deng Ling's strong killing move. "
At night, in the spacious yard.
With both hands behind his back, Han Chen stood in a daze on the stairs of the great hall's entrance. After the commotion during the day, the night was especially quiet. Ming Ruo was going to Liuzhu Peak tomorrow for her first day of training. Han Chen let her sleep early.
"Yiyayaya!"
Suddenly, two furry little beasts, one black and one white, ran out of the house. What surprised Han Chen was that Xiao Hei was actually sitting on Xiao Bai's back. If he looked carefully, he could see that Xiao Bai's body was a size larger than before.
"This kid has unknowingly grown up so much?" Han Chen mumbled to himself as he held Little White and weighed it a few times. It was indeed a little heavy. Little Black was just like before, weightless, like a miniature bear.
"Is it because Ming Ruo is resting that you two are bored?"
"Yiya!" Blacky nodded and stretched out its two short claws, gesturing at something.
"I don't have time to play with you guys, go for a stroll!" Han Chen laughed and shook his head, then took out a black scroll from his storage bracelet of holding. This was the mental cultivation technique that Qiao Feiyan had given him back in the Mo Lin City. I haven't had time to see it lately, so I can study it now.
After flipping a few times, Han Chen seemed to have thought of something. With a flip of his palm, a skeleton puppet appeared in his hand.
"Yiyayaya." The moment Blacky saw the Skeleton Marionette, it immediately reacted and called out something. His eyes were filled wituman-like bewilderment.
"What are you screaming for? This was stolen from Gongsun Lingfeng. Little Black couldn't help but feel wronged. It went up to Han Chen, hugged his calf and used its furry head to whack around his body.
Han Chen was both angry and amused. He was really speechless towards this guy. He thought about it for a while and said, "Tomorrow, I will find the Head Elder and report this matter to him."
In Mystical Peak, the ones with the most authority were none other than Sect Leader Xuan Fengzi, Vice Sect Leader Xuan Yingzi and the Great Clan Elder. The two headmasters would normally not even see each other, so the Great Elder had absolute authority to speak.
Of course, he could also report to the Elder Mu about Gongsun Lingfeng's cultivation of the Spirit Body. However, due to the seriousness of the situation, Han Chen decided to directly choose the Great Clan Elder.
The next morning.
After Han Chen first sent Ming Ruo to the Six Bamboo Summit, where the Elder Mu was located, he proceeded to the Purple Summit Great Hall, where the elders held their daily meetings. Under normal circumstances, the Great Elder and the few elders within the sect would all be present.
Outside the purple peak hall, Han Chen looked up at the magnificent buildings. A familiar middle-aged figure waved at him just as he was about to report to someone. Han Chen. "
"Protector Li Meng." Han Chen's eyes lit up, and immediately went forward to receive him.
"Haha, Han Chen, it's really you. When I heard you're back, I was just thinking of finding a time to pay you a visit! "
Back then, when they went to psychedelic forest, they were led by Li Meng. And this outspoken man had once received the grace of Han Chen to save his life. Li Meng revealed a gentle smile, patted his shoulders and said, "Last time in psychedelic forest, I searched for you for seven days and seven nights, but in the end, I still could not find you. At that time, I thought you …"
"Heh heh, let him go through with the past! I don't want to talk about it anymore. " Han Chen replied with a smile.
"Mm, it's good that you're back." Li Meng nodded, then asked, "What did you come to the Zi Feng Hall for?"
"I came to look for the Great Elder. I have something very important to report to him. I wonder if he's inside? " Han Chen's expression became solemn.
"Looking for the Great Clan Elder? That is quite the coincidence. He had already gone into seclusion half a month ago. "
"He went into closed door cultivation?" Han Chen could not help but be taken aback.
"That's right." Li Meng answered without hesitation, "The ones managing the Inner Sect's affairs now are the Second and Third Elders. You can also report what you have to say to them. "
Chapter 164 - Seventh Layer
The Head Elder had gone into seclusion. The ones dealing with the matters inside the sect were the Second and Third Elders. Han Chen thought for a bit, then replied, "Protector Li Meng, then help me announce the Second Elder! Just say that I have matters to discuss with you. "
He did not have the slightest good impression of Third Elder Han Chen. Yesterday, he had almost driven Ming Ruo out, because of him.
"Okay, wait here for a while." Li Meng frankly replied.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Han Chen nodded, and then watched Li Meng report inside the Zi Feng Hall. In less than half a cup of tea's time, the other party returned. and informed Han Chen that the Second Elder was willing to see him.
After thanking him, Han Chen entered the Zi Feng Hall alone. The wide hall was filled with an ancient aura. The last time Han Chen came, was when he left the psychedelic forest.
At the top of the hall stood a slim middle-aged man who appeared to be in his fort
ies. However, from his slightly cloudy old eyes, it could be seen that his actual age was different from his appearance.
Disciple Han Chen greets the second clan elder. Han Chen cupped his fists in salute, a look of respect on his face.
"Stand up!" The second elder said lightly witrace of surprise on his face, "I have heard of you before. Last year, you entered the inner sect with your strength at the first level of the Refinement Stage. "In just a short year, you've already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. It's truly amazing."
"Thank you, Second Elder, for your praise." Han Chen was neither humble nor arrogant, he was unfazed by humiliation.
But seeing how calm the other party was, the Second Elder could not help but feel a sense of appreciation for him. Then, he went straight to the point. "What do you want from me?"
"Reporting to Second Elder, when I was on my way back to the Mystical Peak, passing by Mo Lin City, I ran into someone who was training in the spirit body to harm me."
"What?" The second elder's expression immediately changed as he frowned, "Cultivating spirit bodies?" "Who dares to do suching?"
"That man is called Gongsun Lingfeng, and he claims to be a junior of the Gongsun Family."
"Gongsun Family?" The Second Elder squinted his eyes, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is it the Gongsun Family that is close to the Yue Lan Empire?"
"This disciple isn't too sure." Han Chen replied.
The Second Elder revealed a trace of suspicion in his eyes, but continued to speak, "Han Chen, based on your words alone, no one will believe you. How can you be sure that Gongsun Family cultivates a spirit body? "
"Second Elder, look at this." Withought, a Skeleton Marionette and a black book appeared in Han Chen's hand out of nowhere. There were three large words written on the book, "Soul Refinement Technique".
"This?"
"This is the evidence that I found on Gongsun Lingfeng's body." Han Chen presented the puppet and book.