"Yes."
The grey-clad old man, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, nodded at Bai Ping, Situ Ming, Yang Chong, and Yu Zhong Jing who had bowed to him. Then, he shifted his gaze to Duan Lingtian and Huan 'er.
"What a pair of golden boy and jade girl!"
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect's eyes lit up when he saw Duan Lingtian and Huan 'er.
"Thank you for the compliment, Old Ancestor."
Duan Lingtian smiled modestly.
Huan 'er, who had maintained a calm expression all this while, blushed when she heard the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect's words.
"Young lady, you're blushing."
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect took a few more glances at Huan 'er before he teased her.
Huan 'er's face turned even redder. She glared at the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and said, "Old geezer, I just didn't greet you.
Old geezer?
Duan Lingtian's expression tensed up when he heard Huan 'er's words.
After all.
The old man was not only the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, but he was also the only Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke in the sect.
How could Huan 'er call him an old geezer?
Even Bai Ping, Situ Ming, and the others were shocked when they heard Huan 'er's words.
"Old Ancestor, please calm down!"
Bai Ping looked at the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and said respectfully, "Miss Huan 'er is innocent. She doesn't mean to insult you, Old Ancestor!"
"Old Ancestor, please calm down!"
Situ Ming, Yang Chong, and Yu Zhong Jing bowed slightly as they looked at the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
Since they had a good relationship with Duan Ling Tian, it was only natural that they did not want anything to happen to Huan 'er.
"Hahahaha …"
The Old Ancestor of the First Heaven Celestial Sect ignored Bai Ping and the others' pleas and laughed heartily.
Then, he looked at Huan 'er and said, "Girl, this is the first time I've ever heard someone call me a damn old man. Aren't you afraid I'll vent my anger on you and attack you because of this?"
Before she could reply, Duan Lingtian's expression changed drastically. She hastily said, "Patriarch, I'm too inexperienced to understand the ways of the world. Please forgive me."
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect ignored Duan Ling Tian. He looked at Huan 'er and waited for her to respond.
"Old man, aren't you the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect? Is there a need to be so petty? "
When she saw the reactions of her Big Brother Ling Tian, Bai Ping, and the others, she realized she had offended the old man by calling him an old man.
She had always acted casually in front of the old man.
However, she had learned from her Big Brother Ling Tian that the old man was an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, the strongest person in the sect.
"Petty?"
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was taken aback by her words. Then, he laughed and said, "Girl, you're interesting. I like you. What do you think? Are you interested in becoming my direct disciple? "
When Duan Ling Tian and the others saw He Shan's reaction, they heaved a sigh of relief. However, at the same time, they could not help but feel shocked.
Not only was He Shan not angry, but he even wanted to take her as his direct disciple?
Duan Lingtian and the others did not expect this.
Everyone, except for Duan Lingtian, thought Huan 'er would agree to He Shan's direct disciple. However, she shook her head and said, "You're just an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke. I don't want to be your direct disciple."
"Little girl, are you looking down on me, an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke?"
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect laughed when he heard Huan 'er's words. However, he did not force her.
After all, it was enough for him to say something once.
There was no point in saying anything more.
If he said anything more, it would make it seem as if he, an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke, could not accept a disciple.
"Master Duan."
The Supreme Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect narrowed his eyes as he looked at Duan Ling Tian. "I've heard about you from the sect leader. Moreover, the sect leader highly admires your heating speed. This time, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect will depend on you to obtain better Duke Grade Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities."
When he reached the end of his sentence, he opened his eyes. His eyes gleamed brightly as he cupped his hands together at Duan Ling Tian.
"Thank you for your trust, Old Ancestor. I, Duan Lingtian, won't disappoint you."
Duan Lingtian replied.
"Old Ancestor."
Bai Ping looked at the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and said with a smile, "Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, I'm sure the Alchemy Conference will be more fruitful than we expected.
Master Duan's knowledge of alchemy is also outstanding. He's not inferior to Sun Chao who won first place in the previous Alchemy Conference!
"At the Alchemy Conference, there has always been a debate about the Dao. Even though it's just a theory, there are still people who use it as a wager."
Bai Ping looked at Duan Lingtian expectantly. It was as though he was waiting for Duan Lingtian to win more and better Duke Grade Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Bai Ping's words, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect looked at Duan Lingtian in surprise. A hint of doubt could be seen in his eyes.
Naturally, he knew who Sun Chao was.
Ever since Sun Chao rose to fame during the Alchemy Conference, he had been widely acknowledged as the number one prominent Celestial Alchemist in the Six Southeastern Regions. Rumor had it that some sects from other regions had even sent people to contact Sun Chao in an attempt to recruit him.
Although Bai Ping only said Duan Lingtian's knowledge of alchemy was not inferior to Sun Chao's, he did not say that Duan Lingtian's knowledge of alchemy was on par with Sun Chao's.
However, he still found it hard to believe.
"Old Ancestor, the sect leader is telling the truth."
Since Yu Zhong Jing was standing across from the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, he could see the doubt in the Old Ancestor's eyes. He immediately stepped forward to confirm Bai Ping's words.
"I've discussed alchemy with Sun Chao during the previous Alchemy Conference. Indeed, he's not as good as Master Duan at that time.
Naturally, I don't know how much Sun Chao has improved since then. However, I'm certain Master Duan isn't inferior to him! "
There was something else Yu Zhong Jing did not say.
Unless Sun Chao's talent in alchemy was as heaven-defying as Master Duan, it was impossible for his alchemy skills to improve so much in just 30 years.
"Hm?"
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect did not have to believe Bai Ping's words. However, now that Yu Zhong Jing had confirmed it as well, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect began to believe Bai Ping's words. A hint of shock could be seen in his eyes when he looked at Duan Lingtian again.
This prominent Celestial Alchemist who was not even 100 years old was not only lucky enough to obtain a prominent Celestial Fire, but his knowledge of alchemy was also on par with Sun Chao, the number one prominent Celestial Alchemist in the Six Southeastern Regions.
What kind of heaven-defying talent was this?
Most importantly, such a person was the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect?
"Master Duan, I'm looking forward to your performance."
At this moment, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect looked at Duan Ling Tian with an expectant look in his eyes.
"I'll do my best."
Duan Lingtian replied.
With the arrival of the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, the six participants of the Alchemy Conference in the Barren Land had also arrived.
After a while, Duan Lingtian and the others bade farewell to Bai Ping and left the Tai Yi Celestial Sect with the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
As an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was extremely fast.
Although he was carrying five people, his speed was still as fast as lightning. Duan Lingtian who was being carried by the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect could not see his surroundings at all.
Sometimes it turned into the gray of the desert, sometimes it turned into the yellow of the desert, and sometimes it turned into the green of the grassland.
'He's too fast!'
'Is this the speed of an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke?'
All along the way, Duan Ling Tian's heart was filled with shock.
Although the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was fast, it would still take some time for them to travel across the Barren Land.
"Do you think the Old Ancestor is fast?"
Situ Ming asked with a smile when he saw Duan Lingtian's shock.
"Yes."
Duan Lingtian nodded. "Indeed. With this speed, I'm afraid it won't take long for us to arrive at our destination, right?"
"After all, we have to travel across the Barren Land. Moreover, the Alchemy Conference is held on the other side of the Barren Land. It's not close to the border between the Barren Land and the Wasteland. For this reason, even with the Old Ancestor's speed, it'll take us at least two months to arrive at our destination. "
Situ Ming said.
"Two months?"
Duan Lingtian was shocked.
Even with the Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke's speed, it would still take him two months?
If he had to travel alone, it would take him several years.
"In fact, the Wasteland is quite big as well. The Three Major Celestial Sects, including the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, are located in the center of the Wasteland.
However, there's also a desert outside the Celestial Kingdoms where the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy is scarce. It's much larger than all the Celestial Kingdoms combined. "
Situ Ming said to Duan Lingtian.
"That's right."
Yang Chong chimed in, "Even with the Old Ancestor's speed, it'll take him at least 20 days to leave the Wasteland from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.
However, it'll only take him about five days to leave the Celestial Kingdoms and enter the desert where the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy is scarce, "Yang Chong said.
Duan Lingtian nodded.
After listening to Situ Ming and Yang Chong's words, Duan Lingtian gained a deeper understanding of the Wasteland.
"As it turns out, the Wasteland is so big. Apart from the central area where the Three Major Celestial Sects are located, the rest of the Wasteland isn't occupied by the Celestial Kingdoms. Even the territories occupied by the Celestial Kingdoms are only a small part of the entire Wasteland. "
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