The Sun hung high in the sky, hot and bright.
Before the Hall of Heavenly Seals, everyone's gaze was on the elder. There was respect and passion.
It was as if he was a God, the only glowing object in the world.
As for Ling Xian, who was standing next to the elder, everyone naturally ignored him.
Not to mention that he was just a nobody, even if his name shook the entire Sacred City, he would still be ignored.
The elder was not only the strongest swordsman in the city, but he was also a famous Talisman Grandmaster. Therefore, most people subconsciously thought that he was the one who stirred up the Hall of Heavenly Seals.
Because of this, the elder was the center of attention and everyone around him was ignored.
Ling Xian's expression was calm at this. He didn't feel disappointed or depressed.
Though he was often in the limelight, he wasn't someone who liked to be in the limelight. Therefore, everyone's ignoring him was what he wanted.
"Congratulations to Elder Nine Swords for becoming a Grandmaster. From now on, the City of Heavenly Seals has two Grandmasters."
"The Sword and Talisman are both at their peak. Elder Nine Swords sure is talented."
"Yeah, if he wasn't born in the wrong era, with his talent, he would've soared to the heavens and live as long as the heavens!"
Everyone chimed in. Some congratulated, some exclaimed.
This stunned the Nine Swords Elder for a moment. Then, he felt a little awkward.
Ling Xian was a little startled as well. Then, he shook his head and laughed.
He originally thought everyone's excitement was because of the elder's capabilities. He didn't think the real reason was that they were treating him like the person who stirred up the Hall of Heavenly Seals.
"You have misunderstood."
The elder shook his head and smiled bitterly, very embarrassed.
The person who truly stirred up the Hall of Heavenly Seals was standing right next to him. Anyone would be embarrassed.
"Misunderstood?"
Everyone was a little confused.
At this, Ling Xian knew that the elder was about to reveal the truth. This meant he was about to become the center of attention.
If this was anyone else, they would've smiled and waited for thousands of people to cheer for him. But he didn't want to be in the limelight.
Before, he had no choice but to be in the limelight. Now that he had a chance to hide, how could he let it go?
Without another word, Ling Xian left in a flash.
Other than the elder, nobody noticed his departure. Or in other words, even if they noticed, they wouldn't care.
Therefore, Ling Xian left calmly, leaving behind only one sentence that echoed in the elder's mind.
"I'll wait for you ten miles east."
Hearing this, the elder bitterly smiled, knowing that Ling Xian did not want to be in the limelight.
"Senior Nine Swords, what do you mean by a misunderstanding?"
A white-haired elder asked. It was the elder who guarded the Hall of Heavenly Talismans and talked to Ling Xian. "I'm not the one who caused the commotion in the Divine Inscription Palace."
The Old Man of Nine Swords smiled awkwardly, silencing the crowd.
Everyone was stunned. They either suspected that the Nine Swords Elder had misspoken or that they had misheard.
"Senior Nine Swords, you must be joking."
The white-haired old man shook his head and laughed, saying, "You're only a step away from the martial grandmaster realm, and you're the only one who entered the fifth stage of the Divine Seal Hall. Who else could it be if not you?"
"Am I really the only one who entered the fifth stage of the Divine Seal Hall?" Nine Swords Elder asked meaningfully.
"This …"
The grey-haired elder was startled. He remembered Ling Xian, who entered the Hall of Heavenly Talismans with the token.
Then, his pupils constricted, "Senior Nine Swords, you are talking about that young man?"
"That's right. He's the one who caused the commotion in the Hall of Heavenly Talismans. Or in other words, he became a grandmaster."
The Elder exclaimed, still finding it hard to believe.
Ling Xian was far too young. To become a grandmaster before the age of 200, anyone would be shocked.
"It's him?"
The grey-haired elder inhaled a cold breath. Everyone else did the same.
They've never seen Ling Xian, but no matter who he is, anyone who becomes a grandmaster is an extraordinary character.
A supreme talisman formation grandmaster! There might not even be a single one in a lifetime, and only the most extraordinary geniuses in the Dao of talismans had the possibility of stepping foot into the realm of supreme talisman formation grandmasters!
"That's right. He has already left. Just as all of you were focusing on me."
The Elder of Nine Swords mocked, making everyone beat their chests and stomp their feet in frustration.
The reason why they waited here was mostly because they wanted to witness the grandmaster's glory. But they missed it. Why wouldn't they be upset?
"It's not the Elder of Nine Swords …"
I missed it! I actually disregarded a Supreme Talisman Formation Grandmaster!
"We all thought Senior Nine Swords was the one who caused the commotion in the Hall of Heavenly Talismans. I cannot believe it was someone else."
"Grandmasters are rare. In the entire City of Holiness, there are only two. If we miss this opportunity, we will never get another chance."
Everyone chimed in, full of regret.
"I cannot believe he actually became a grandmaster …"
The grey-haired elder mumbled to himself, finally understanding why Ling Xian was so confident.
"If he wasn't a grandmaster, why would he take me away?" The Elder of Nine Swords chuckled.
"I thought Senior Nine Swords had become a Great Grandmaster."
The grey-haired elder softly sighed, "He didn't disappoint me. I really did see you and him leave the Hall at the same time."
"Girl Fan has good eyes. She didn't pick the wrong person. Or else I don't know how long I would have to wait."
The Elder of Nine Swords grinned, not hiding his admiration for Ling Xian at all. He also bragged about his apprentice.
"At first, I didn't believe he could take you away. I was blind." The grey-haired elder sighed.
"Nobody would believe him if they knew his age."
"A young man that isn't even 200 years old has actually become a Supreme Talisman Formation Grandmaster. It's truly astounding."
The Elder of Nine Swords exclaimed, "Let's not talk about this anymore. It's time for me to go."
Then, his silhouette faded and disappeared.
When he reappeared, he was 10 miles away. Ling Xian was waiting for him.
"This is a great opportunity to show off. Why not stay?" The Elder of Nine Swords looked at Ling Xian with a smile.
"I don't want to be the center of attention." Ling Xian grinned.
"Then you are famous. I can guarantee that within three days, your name will be known throughout the City of Holiness." The Elder of Nine Swords had a look of admiration.
"Fame is a good thing. But sometimes, it can be tiring." Ling Xian exclaimed.
"Fame is an addition to one's abilities. Those with abilities will always be famous."
The Elder of Nine Swords smiled, "Let's go. Follow me back to my mountain. My mountain is a great place for cultivation."
"That's true. But training cannot compare to traveling. I will not go back." Ling Xian brandished his hand and decided to explore the City of Holiness.
"Traveling …"
The Elder of Nine Swords thought about it and said, "The Gathering of the Swords is about to begin. Do you want to go watch?"
"The Gathering of the Swords?"
Ling Xian's interest was piqued. If the Elder of Nine Swords didn't teach him techniques, he wouldn't be interested. But after learning the sword, he became interested in swordsmanship.
"It is a gathering of swordsmen led by the House of Swords. It is held once every 100 years. Any swordsman would not miss it."
"It's not just because we can exchange pointers. It's also because of the House's two treasures, the Sword Tomb and the Encyclopedia of the Sword."
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