When Elder Mu found out that the Ancient Heaven Stairway trial, which was supposed to start three hundred years later, would be completed as soon as possible, he was dumbfounded.
To him, this change was akin to a change in the sect leader of the Hunyuan Immortal Sect.
Ever since the Ancient Heaven Stairway existed, the Ancient Heaven Stairway trial had never changed.
No matter how turbulent the situation on the Human-Demon Battlefield was, no matter how many setbacks humans encountered, no matter whether the Ancient Heaven Stairway trial could select a sufficient number of qualified cultivators every million years …
The Ancient Heaven Stairway trial would be held whenever it was supposed to be.
But now, these rules, which seemed to have been fixed under the power of convention, were suddenly broken.
"This, this has to be a joke …"
"Elder Supreme Wood, this isn't a joke …" said one of the higher-ups of Western Heavenly Gate, who had come to report, with a smile. "I can't tell you the specifics, but you have the right to know who brought forward the Ancient Heavenly Stairway's trial."
"Because of who?" After Mu Zun blurted out, a thought flashed through his mind. "Could it be …"
"That's right, it's the third ancestor of the Lu Family, Lord Lu Qing." The higher-up bowed in the direction of the Central Heavenly Gate before replying.
Mu Zun smiled bitterly. "Of course Lord Lu Qing has the right, but … to be so rash, there's still some drama, right? What if those geniuses who are qualified to participate in the trial didn't make it in time … "
The higher-up laughed. "You're wrong. What kind of person is Lord Lu Qing? Why would he speak personally? He only expressed a thought related to the Ancient Heaven Stairway, and then …"
"And then what?" Mu Zun asked curiously.
The higher-up spread out his hands. "Then the big shots of the Central Heavenly Gate took the initiative to bring forward the Ancient Heaven Stairway trial."
If Mu Zun had a trace of dissatisfaction about Xun Song not being able to participate in the Ancient Heaven Stairway trial in time …
At this moment, there was nothing he could do but be speechless.
This was because Lu Qing, who suddenly came to the Human-Demon Battlefield, was stronger than he knew.
"After all, he's the senior who helped the Nine Heavens Universe gain a firm foothold in the Human-Demon Battlefield. If not for the five Patriarchs of the Lu Family, heh …" The higher-ups shook their heads and asked, "Logically speaking, you shouldn't be so concerned about this matter. Why …"
Mu Zun couldn't even smile bitterly. He sighed and said, "The Old Man's subordinate, Xun Song, originally had the qualifications to participate in the next Ancient Heavenly Stairway trial, but considering that there are still over three hundred years left, the Old Man just sent him out to gain experience. This time, it's good that he's swallowed …"
The higher-up was speechless. He got up and patted Mu Zun's shoulder. "This is fate. But it doesn't matter. Since your disciple has the qualifications to participate in the Ancient Heavenly Stairway, he will also have the qualifications a million years later …"
Mu Zun smiled bitterly. "That disciple of mine has yet to reach Heaven's Equal."
"Tsk …"
The higher-ups were speechless.
Of course, he understood what kind of advantage a half-step Heaven's Equal would have in the Ancient Heavenly Stairway trial.
And if he missed this opportunity, not only would Xun Song's life change drastically, even Mu Zun's branch would suffer a heavy blow.
"Huh?" The higher-up suddenly remembered something. "Oh right, isn't there another genius in the Southern Sky Gate? His cultivation base isn't even half-step Heaven's Equal, but he improved by leaps and bounds in the Ancient Heavenly Stairway Tower. What's his name again?"
"His name is Chu Mo. He's the last disciple of the Old Man's good friend, Tyrannical Faction's Tyrannical Elder." At the mention of Chu Mo, Mu Zun's expression was somewhat sorrowful. "It's a pity that Chu Mo's reputation in the sect isn't good. Even though the Old Man has repeatedly helped him … Sigh, let's not talk about it."
The higher-up smiled. "That's not what I'm asking about, but … isn't this a good opportunity for Elder Mu Zun to accept him as a disciple?"
Mu Zun sighed bitterly. "I don't know what this child is thinking, but he just won't agree. Even when the Sect Leader personally wanted to accept him as a disciple, he was rejected. And because of this, he … Sigh, the Old Man can only say that Brother Tyrannical has accepted a good disciple who doesn't forget his roots …"
"Hmph, he's just waiting for the right price. He's quite ambitious." The higher-up snorted in disdain. "I came here today to tell you about the Ancient Heavenly Stairway trial, and also to help you hand over the invitation. But this Chu Mo, I'll help you take care of him as well! Where is he? "
An hour later …
Mu Zun brought the Western Sky Gate elder to the Ancient Heavenly Stairway Tower.
The Hunyuan Immortal Sect's disciples were busy chasing away the onlookers, but the higher-ups were sizing up the Ancient Heavenly Stairway Tower with interest.
"Interesting. He left the base and chose to enter seclusion in the Ancient Heavenly Stairway Tower. Elder Mu Zun, let's not talk about the rest …" The higher-up pointed at the interior of the Ancient Heavenly Stairway Tower. "This Chu Mo's adaptability and adaptability are very rare. No wonder you're so tempted, Elder."
"Chu Mo is indeed a rare talent …" Mu Zun nodded. "The Old Man accepted him because he wants to fulfill Brother Tyrannical's wish, and he doesn't want such a talent to fall because of Brother Tyrannical's death."
"Haha, since that's the case, I'll fulfill both of your wishes. Wait and see."
Chu Mo, who was immersed in seclusion, was awakened by the aura standing in front of him. He slowly opened his Dao eyes.
"Which one of you is Chu Mo?"
Chu Mo turned around and looked at the big shot who was still in seclusion. He slowly stood up and bowed. He said softly, "I am. I wonder if Senior is looking for me …"
"Neither servile nor overbearing …" The higher-up smiled. "If I hadn't heard of you, I would've most likely been covered up by you. I'll make it short. No matter how great your intentions and revenge are, your new master can only be Elder Mu Zun."
Chu Mo frowned slightly. "Senior, this …"
"I'm not here to discuss with you. I'm here to inform you." The higher-up turned around and walked out after saying that.
Chu Mo asked softly, "May I ask how I should address you, Senior?"
"Heh, I'm one of the twenty-seven joint elders of the Western Heavenly Gate, Yu Lan!"
"Joint elder …"
Even though Chu Mo had a good temperament, his expression changed slightly when he heard those words.
Compared to the elders of the South-Heaven Gate and the Hunyuan Immortal Sect, the joint elders of the Heavenly Gate were not only more powerful, but their status was also much higher than the elders of the sect.
The joint elders of the five Heavenly Gates ranged from a dozen to fifty to sixty. Basically, all the affairs of the Heavenly Gates were decided by the joint elders.
"Master once said that the joint elders of the five Heavenly Gates are almost the upper echelons of the entire Human-Demon Battlefield. They can even listen to the orders of the sects they belong to and are directly under the control of the Karma Realm …"
Therefore, the interference of the joint elders …
The fact that Elder Mu Zun wanted to take him in as a disciple immediately changed. Once he went against it, it would be equivalent to going against the orders of the joint elders of the Heavenly Gates. To be more serious, it would even be going against the Karma Realm!
Of course, Chu Mo knew his limits. He believed that he was not qualified to be targeted by the Karma Realm, but …
"Could it be that there's really no other way out …"
At this moment …
"Sir, Chu Mo …"
"Heh, you're still worried about me?" Yu Lan patted Mu Zun's shoulder and laughed as he left. "Elder Mu Zun is equivalent to a good tree entering the sect. As for the invitation, don't be too confident. After all, it's the Lu Family … Heh, greetings to the Heavenly Emperor. I don't dare to leave and can only wait to greet him. If such a person can come, the matter will be settled!"
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