"Stay away from Junior Sister Ruyue …"
Zhang Yushan's threat lingered in Xiao Chen's ears, but he ignored it.
Xiao Chen was currently immersed in some memories of the past. When he saw Liu Ruyue again, he felt very conflicted. He could not be bothered with this fly.
"Master, this fellow is very despicable. Should we teach him a lesson?!"
The Demon Blood Vulture said angrily as it materialized and turned into a beautiful, demonic, scarlet bird perched on Xiao Chen's shoulder.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "He is just a fly. There is no need to mind him."
After following the group for about seven minutes, Xiao Chen saw Fiendish Saber Xi Mu in a large hall.
The simple and plain hall had simple decorations. Compared to the demonic atmosphere outside, it looked somewhat out of place.
"Greetings, Master."
Lu Benwei stepped forward and bowed. The others performed cupped-fist salutes at the same time.
As Xiao Chen bowed, he quietly sized up Fiendish Saber Xi Mu. Xi Mu had a head of white hair and a face full of wrinkles, giving him an aged air. As he looked at the group, he nodded slightly.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, This Senior Xi Mu before me is very different from the one I saw in the Trial Tower.
The Senior Xi Mu in the Trial Tower was strangely handsome, possessing a delicate beauty that did not belong to a woman. His entire body gave off a "fiendish" aura, living up to the name Fiendish Saber.
This Senior Xi Mu before Xiao Chen was an old man with an extraordinary air but a lethargic air, appearing very ordinary.
If one had to say what was special about him, it would be his eyes. Xiao Chen could vaguely see the sharpness of the past, the vastness and vastness of the years.
"Yes, Master. Disciple and the other junior brothers welcomed Young Master Xiao together."
After Lu Benwei made the introductions, he led Liu Ruyue, Zhang Yushan, and the others out of the hall to watch from afar.
"Greetings, Senior Xi Mu. I am honored to be summoned."
Xiao Chen stepped forward and bowed formally, expressing his respect and admiration for a Faux God expert.
This was respect from the bottom of his heart. The Martial Dao was difficult. After the Heavenly Realm shattered, the Martial Dao became even more difficult. Since then, it was already extremely rare for one to surpass the limits of mortals and advance to Sovereign Emperor. One could dominate a region and be called a peak expert.
Surpassing Sovereign Emperor and igniting the Divine Flame to become a Faux God was even more difficult. Faux Gods already stood at the peak of the Martial Epoch's pyramid. Any Faux God was an expert that others looked up to.
Aside from Lu Benwei, Liu Ruyue and the others did not know why Xi Mu's master called Xiao Chen over.
"Junior Sister seems to have some old grudges with this kid. If it's inconvenient for you to make a move, Senior Brother is willing to do it on your behalf."
When Zhang Yushan heard what Liu Ruyue said earlier, he tried to curry favor with her.
Liu Ruyue did not have a good impression of Zhang Yushan at all as she cultivated in this mountain. If it wasn't for the fact that they were from the same sect, he wouldn't have given them any face. Now that he started a conversation for no reason, he was in a bad mood.
Furthermore, as the White Dragon Saintess, she had long been famous in the Southern Region. She had high standards, and her talent and bloodline were excellent. Hearing those words, he was quite displeased and said coldly, "You think I'm not strong enough?"
Zhang Yushan was snubbed, so he smiled sheepishly and said, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
Lu Benwei found this funny. However, he was rather old and had long since passed the age to care about such trivial matters.
His expression did not change, but he did not say anything.
"Senior Brother, I think this brat and Liu Ruyue have some sort of relationship. The White Dragon Saintess is famous for her decisiveness in killing in the Southern Region. She is no weaker than the Dragon God Crown Prince. If she has a grudge with Xiao Chen, how can she let him off so easily? "
Zhang Yushan moved to the side, and the other two junior brothers stepped forward.
"Naturally, I thought of that. Earlier, I probed him with my words, and I think I'm most likely right."
Zhang Yushan looked at Xiao Chen, who was standing in the hall. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he did not say anything else.
"Why do you think Master is looking for this brat? Could it be that he wants to take him in as a disciple?"
"Could it be that Master does not fancy any of us?"
"Nonsense. He probably doesn't fancy you … First Senior Brother should know. However, First Senior Brother is really tight-lipped, not revealing a single word."
The three had known each other for a long time. After seeing Xiao Chen display his Saber Skills in the Fiend peaks, they felt some enmity for him.
They worried that Fiendish Saber Xi Mu might really take Xiao Chen in as a disciple.
Unfortunately, Fiendish Saber Xi Mu called Xiao Chen over to take him in as a disciple.
Xi Mu stood up and looked at Xiao Chen. He felt satisfied with Xiao Chen's words, actions, and bearing. Then, he nodded slightly and smiled. "Not bad. I've long heard that the Heavenly Alliance has produced the youngest member in history with incredible talent for the Saber. I've been paying attention to you since you challenged the Trial Tower. Breaking the one-thousand-year-old record on the first floor left a deep impression on me. "
Actually, breaking his statue clone on the third floor left an even deeper impression.
However, Xi Mu was stubborn and proud. He definitely would not mention such an embarrassing matter.
Honestly speaking, Xi Mu felt conflicted when facing Xiao Chen. On one hand, he cherished Xiao Chen's talent and wished that he could immediately pass on his mantle. On the other hand, he did not want to admit defeat.
This time, Xi Mu made up his mind to take Xiao Chen as a disciple mainly because he concluded that Xiao Chen could not comprehend the inheritance painting that he gave him.
Xi Mu was still not as good as his younger self. Hence, he convinced himself and gave himself a way out. Then, he quickly summoned Xiao Chen.
When Xiao Chen heard that, he thought to himself, I really can't figure you out. Since you think so highly of me, why do you only summon me after almost two years? Why do you not allow the other Faux God bladesmen to take me in as a disciple?
Naturally, Xiao Chen could not show such emotions. He could only express his honor.
The two chatted for a while, mostly about trivial matters, not related to anything else. However, Xi Mu's words were sharp, all related to the Saber Dao. Xi Mu already felt very satisfied with Xiao Chen's calm response.
"Xiao Chen, have you taken a master before? If you have, who is your master?"
Xi Mu suddenly asked, changing the topic.
Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat. At this point, he finally understood Xi Mu's intention in summoning him.
Xiao Chen's expression did not change, but the expressions of Zhang Yushan and the other two changed drastically. Xi Mu wanted to take Xiao Chen in as a personal disciple!
Generally speaking, nominal disciples didn't need to worry too much about sectarian views and didn't need to care too much.
However, a personal disciple was different. Xiao Chen wanted to inherit his mantle and nurture him as a successor. Xi Mu needed to clarify this. If Xiao Chen had taken an expert before, there would be some conflict and he needed to think about it further.
Lu Benwei was not surprised. Before he came, he already knew his master's intentions.
However, when he saw it for himself, he still felt somewhat gratified. He had followed his master for hundreds of years. Although their relationship was deep, he was only a nominal disciple.
Xiao Chen knew the reason. He was anxious that Xiao Chen was not talented enough. Inheriting his master's mantle would only bring shame to the name of the Fiendish Saber, preventing it from flourishing. Xiao Chen did not like that, either.
Actually, Xiao Chen knew that his master was very anxious. He had always wanted to find a truly talented bladesman.
His master had imparted everything he knew to Xiao Chen, fulfilling his wish before he died.
However, his master was proud and stubborn, unwilling to compromise at all. As a result, he had always been depressed.
Now that Xi Mu wanted to take Xiao Chen in, he had fulfilled one of his greatest wishes. This was good.
Liu Ruyue was rather calm. Xi Mu had accepted her because he owed the White Dragon Old Ancestor a favor, giving her pointers in the Saber Technique. However, Liu Ruyue's style was different from the Fiendish Saber. Furthermore, she had always been confident that even if she did not inherit the Fiendish Saber's mantle, she could carve her own path.
However, the expressions of Zhang Yushan and the other two flickered, appearing uncertain. They felt somewhat unhappy in their hearts.
Xiao Chen replied calmly, "There is only one person who truly has a master-disciple relationship with this junior. She is the most important person in my life. She is my first teacher and the person I love the most."
When Xi Mu heard that, he revealed a smile. If it was just his first teacher, there was no problem.
As for the relationship between Xiao Chen and this first teacher, it was not something that Xi Mu cared about.
Outside the hall, when Liu Ruyue heard what Xiao Chen said, she thought to herself, The person I love the most already has a lover?
Thinking of this, she felt a strange pain in her heart for some reason.
"Good! Good! Good! Xiao Chen, since that is the case, I'll be direct. I want to take you in as my disciple and pass on my mantle to you. Not as a nominal disciple but as a personal disciple. "
Fiendish Saber Xi Mu revealed a relieved smile on his wrinkled face, appearing very happy. When Xi Mu smiled in high spirits, the wrinkles on his face disappeared, making him look much younger. A Faux God, a peak bladesman at that, wanted to take Xiao Chen as a disciple.
Even if Xiao Chen had not come into contact with the Fiendish Saber inheritance, he had no reason to reject it. After coming into contact with it, he had even less reason to reject.
"I am extremely honored."
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute.
Fiendish Saber Xi Mu stroked his beard and smiled. "Very well. Take out the first painting that I got Ben Wei to give you. I'll explain it to you in detail. Given your talent and comprehension ability, you will definitely be able to comprehend it in less than a month with my guidance. "
When Xiao Chen heard that, his heart immediately skipped a beat. It's over. This painting was burned to ashes long ago.
However, after thinking about it, he realized that he was already Xi Mu's disciple. There should be no problem with telling Xi Mu that he comprehended the inheritance and obtained the Fiend blood.
"Reporting to Master, this disciple has already comprehended the first painting. However, the painting is already burned to ashes and cannot be taken out. Currently, I am comprehending the second painting. There are some things that I do not understand. How can a drop of rain destroy the sky? "
After Xiao Chen spoke, he took out the second painting and asked for guidance.
However, even after Xiao Chen spoke for a long time, Xi Mu did not say anything. Xiao Chen maintained the posture of opening the painting, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
The silence in the hall was somewhat scary. The atmosphere suddenly turned strange.
Zhang Yushan and the others outside the hall rejoiced in their hearts. It seemed like there was a turning point, so they immediately turned nervous.
What's wrong?
Liu Ruyue clearly sensed that Xiao Chen's expression changed drastically after he took out the painting.
Xiao Chen's heart thumped heavily. Unexpectedly, he broke out in a cold sweat. He said in confusion, "Master …"
"Who is your master?"
Xi Mu had already withdrawn his smile. Now, he laughed coldly, making everyone tremble in fear.
When Xiao Chen heard that, he said awkwardly, "Senior, you said it yourself earlier."
Xi Mu retorted coldly, "I do not take in people who speak nonsense. You said that you comprehended it, so you comprehended it?"
Xiao Chen felt some rage in his heart. Even if you are a senior, a Faux God expert who stands at the peak of the Martial Dao, someone who I am not even an ant to you, there is no need to toy with me like this, right?
You are the one who gave me the painting. You are also the one who stopped the other Faux God experts from taking me in. You are also the one who summoned me and took me in as a disciple. I, Xiao Chen, did not beg you to take me in.
What did I do wrong?
"What do you mean I speak nonsense?! I, Xiao Chen, never boast. If I say it, it means it. Look carefully and see if I have comprehended it or not! "
Xiao Chen was also filled with rage. Earlier, when he saw Liu Ruyue, he felt somewhat suppressed.
Now that he vented his anger, he could no longer suppress it. His respect for a Faux God expert was also tossed to the back of his mind.
Xiao Chen's hot-bloodedness surged as he unleashed all the saber intent in his body, using the resentment in his heart.
Then, Xiao Chen drew his saber and pointed it at the sky. The ground seemed to sense the rage and dissatisfaction in Xiao Chen's heart. It seemed to have a life of its own, resonating with his saber intent and surging like waves.
What is a Fiend? I rejoice with all things!
In that instant, thousands of saber lights shot out from the ground. In just an instant, thousands of holes appeared in this ancient hall, which had a formation supporting it.
Beams of light pierced through the holes and gathered on Xiao Chen's body, showing the tyranny of the Fiendish Saber.
The light lasted for only one second. In the next moment, the entire ancient hall collapsed. This ancient hall, which had existed for countless years, turned into ruins without any signs of life.
Zhang Yushan and the others outside the hall were flabbergasted. They were all shocked by Xiao Chen's grace at this moment.
"Senior, did I speak nonsense?"
Xiao Chen asked as he sheathed his saber.
Fiendish Saber Xi Mu's expression turned even more unsightly. The aura flowing in his body inspired fear.
Before Xi Mu, Xiao Chen felt incredibly insignificant. However, at this moment, he decided to throw caution to the wind.
Even if he died under the other party's palm strike, he would accept it.
There were some things that Xi Mu was not in the wrong, so there was no need to compromise.
"Pu ci!"
Just as Zhang Yushan and the others thought that Xi Mu would kill Xiao Chen with one palm strike, Xiao Chen vomited a mouthful of blood.
After vomiting this mouthful of blood, Xi Mu's aged face looked even older. His body even wobbled somewhat.
This stunned Xiao Chen, somewhat at a loss.
"Master."
Lu Benwei quickly leaped over and went to Xi Mu's side to support him.
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