When Chen Zong opened his mouth, everyone was dumbfounded.
What he meant was that he was rejecting Forefather Tian Hong's invitation to take him as a disciple.
Immediately, many people wanted to personally break open Chen Zong's head and dig out his brain to see what he was thinking.
Especially Li Qingliu, his eyes shot out a cold light that was like a sharp sword that wanted to tear Chen Zong apart.
He made the choice to leave the Sect for his future. In a sense, he didn't care about friendship and was a bit ungrateful. However, this wasn't a special case in the world of cultivators. Many people would make the same choice and it was a common occurrence.
However, Chen Zong's choice was the opposite. Especially when Chen Zong rejected the invitation of an earth spirit realm expert to take him as a disciple. This difference made Li Qingliu feel ashamed for a moment and a wisp of killing intent grew in his heart.
Because Chen Zong's actions undoubtedly showed that he valued friendship and righteousness. This kind of person was often more likable.
"Your thinking is a bit off." Forefather Tian Hong actually spoke again with a smile on his face. This was very shocking. One had to know that Forefather Tian Hong was an earth spirit realm expert. It was already very unusual for him to take the initiative to take Chen Zong as a disciple. After being rejected, he actually spoke again. Just how much did he value Chen Zong?
"The Startling Sword Sect is stronger than the Reigning Sword Sect. If you become a disciple of the Startling Sword Sect and become my disciple, you will be able to cultivate better and become stronger. In the future, you will be able to help the Reigning Sword Sect with your strength and repay the favor."
One had to admit that Forefather Tian Hong's words made sense and everyone agreed with him.
"Once again, I would like to thank you for your appreciation and kindness. What you said is also very reasonable. However, my father has taught me the principle of repaying favors since I was young. If I leave the Reigning Sword Sect just like this, I won't be happy." Chen Zong said tactfully at first, then his tone became incomparably firm. "I believe that practicing the sword is like training the heart. If the heart is not happy, the sword will not be straight."
The second rejection, under the circumstances that Forefather Tian Hong took the initiative to explain, struck everyone's minds like thunder.
"If the heart is not happy, the sword will not be straight …" Forefather Tian Hong muttered in a low voice. After a smile flashed across his face, he didn't speak again.
It was true that he valued Chen Zong very much. That was why he took the initiative to take him in as a disciple..... He wasn't angry after being rejected, he admired Chen Zong because he valued friendship... such a disciple was even better..
That was why Ancestor Tian Hong explained once more and was even more determined to take Chen Zong as his disciple.
However, Chen Zong's reply made Patriarch Tian Hong fall silent. He could feel the determination in Chen Zong's reply. It was an unshakable determination.
Practicing the sword was like refining the heart. If the heart was not in order, the sword would not be straight. Was this something a True Martial Realm martial artist could say?
...........
In his heart, he was even more eager to take Chen Zong in as a disciple. However, Forefather Tian Hong didn't like to force others to do things. He didn't hate Chen Zong because of this and wanted to take revenge on Chen Zong. He only felt that it was a pity.
Speaking of which, Forefather Tian Hong had lived for hundreds of years and was an earth spirit realm expert. He was knowledgeable and experienced. He wasn't narrow-minded and wouldn't hate a junior because of this.
"Chen Zong, since you're unwilling to leave the Unhindered Sword Sect because of old ties, then you can take me as your master. There's no need to leave the Unhindered Sword Sect." Suddenly, Marquis Longjing spoke with a smile on his face.
Everyone was dumbfounded again.
Forefather Tian Hong had taken the initiative to take Chen Zong in as a disciple. After Chen Zong had refused twice, everyone thought it would anger Forefather Tian Hong. They didn't expect that Forefather Tian Hong wouldn't care at all. They all thought that the matter was over and were secretly laughing at Chen Zong's stupidity when Marquis Longjing suddenly spoke.
Marquis Longjing's intention was the same as Forefather Tian Hong's. He also wanted to take Chen Zong as a disciple.
It was inconceivable. Just what kind of charm did Chen Zong have to make two Earth Spirit Realm cultivators take the initiative to take him as a disciple? One had to know that these two Earth Spirit Realm cultivators weren't loners, and had extremely high statuses. There were countless benefits to being taken as a disciple.
Moreover, Chen Zong's reason for rejecting Forefather Tian Hong's offer was that he didn't want to leave the Unhindered Sword Sect. It was understandable that he valued relationships. However, Marquis Longjing didn't need to leave the Unhindered Sword Sect if he wanted to take a disciple. It was obviously more suitable for Chen Zong.
Then how should Chen Zong respond?
He should agree.
Everyone's gaze fell on Chen Zong's face, waiting for his response.
Chen Zong himself was also very surprised. He didn't need to leave the Unhindered Sword Sect and could take an earth spirit realm expert as his master. It was undoubtedly excellent. He was also very moved.
It was certain that he had talent, but if he could receive guidance from stronger experts and enjoy better resources, it would undoubtedly shorten his growth time and catch up with more people, or even surpass them.
Cultivation was a race against time. There was a huge difference between being a step earlier and a step later.
"Senior, if I take you as my master, do I need to change my surname?" Chen Zong didn't agree impulsively, but asked instead.
"You must." Marquis Longjing's answer was resolute and decisive.
If you changed your surname to Long, you would become a collateral disciple of the imperial family. You would be branded as a member of the imperial family and serve the imperial family. Otherwise, why would they train you?
It was a very simple principle.
"Thank you for your kindness, senior. However, my body, hair, and hands are my parents, so is my surname." Chen Zong rejected again.
If he wanted to change his surname to Long, Chen Zong wouldn't have become a disciple of the Unhindered Sword Sect. Instead, he would have chosen to join the imperial family. After all, the imperial family was an upper-ranked Sect. Its foundation was many times stronger than the Unhindered Sword Sect.
Being rejected by Chen Zong, everyone was stunned once again.
First, he didn't leave the Unhindered Sword Sect, then he didn't change his surname. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation. They were crazy with jealousy.
Marquis Longjing's face froze when he heard this. He immediately smiled and didn't say anything. However, the imperial family disciples looked at Chen Zong with hidden anger. They felt that this person was very tactless.
The town monarch didn't speak. Although he could see that Chen Zong's sword technique had reached the Divine Profound Realm, this wasn't enough to attract his attention.
Experts of the Profound Heaven Realm were usually not young. It was normal for them to be more than a thousand years old. The town monarch had lived for more than a thousand years. He was very experienced.
"Chen Zong, since you have rejected me twice, I will give you another reward." Ancestor Tian Hong spoke again. His words shocked everyone. Chen Zong was the same. He thought that the reward was gone.
"What reward do you want?" This was Chen Zong's request.
They were all crazy with jealousy. The disciples of the Unhindered Sword Sect were even more shocked. They couldn't understand why the Ancestor would do this.
"May I ask?" However, Chen Zong was also a little hesitant. This was because the reason he had participated in the Unparalleled Sword Battle was not only to spar with different sword art experts, but also for the rewards. There was also a very important point. "I wonder if I can comprehend the Fleeting Sword Wall once?"
As soon as Chen Zong spoke, the disciples of the Fleeting Sword Sect exploded. The seven elders of the Extreme Mortal Realm were also shocked. Even the Grand Ancestor Tian Hong was shocked.
Unparalleled Sword Wall!
"Who do you think you are?"
"What right do you have to comprehend the Unparalleled Sword Wall?"
The disciples of the Jinghong Sword Sect were all cursing and scolding Chen Zong. Ye Jing Feng was also furious.
Although the Extreme Mortal Realm elders didn't say anything, they were definitely unhappy.
"Do you know what the Unparalleled Sword Wall means to the Unparalleled Sword Sect?" Ancestor Tian Hong asked.
"I don't know." Chen Zong answered honestly. "I only heard that the Unparalleled Sword Wall is full of mysteries of the Way of the Sword. I am determined to cultivate the Way of the Sword, so I wanted to take a look. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me."
"The Unparalleled Sword Wall is our sect's treasure. Those who don't have great contributions or great opportunities are not allowed to comprehend it." Ancestor Tian Hong spoke again.
"Forgive me for my rudeness," Chen Zong said with relief.
It was good to be able to comprehend the Unparalleled Sword Wall, but since the Unparalleled Sword Wall was so important, and Chen Zong wasn't a disciple of the Unparalleled Sword Sect, he couldn't make this an example. Moreover, Chen Zong had rejected Ancestor Tian Hong's invitation twice.
Ancestor Tian Hong didn't say that as long as Chen Zong was willing to be his disciple, he could comprehend the Unparalleled Sword Wall.
In the end, Chen Zong's reward was a Level Two Pseudo-Spiritual Sword and a bottle of Qi Refining Elixir. This reward was much worse than Ye Jingfeng and Li Qingliu's, but it couldn't be helped. Chen Zong had rejected it himself.
This rejection made Chen Zong's name widely known. Most people remembered him, but most of them mocked him and thought he was stupid.
After the Unparalleled Sword Battle ended, the Pseudo-Spiritual Sword and Qi Refining Elixir were distributed. The Zhen King left first, followed by Ancestor Tian Hong and Marquis Longjing. Then, the ten Extreme Mortal Stage fighters left.
After these powerhouses left, Chen Zong became the target of public criticism all at once.
"The Zongzheng Sword Son, huh? Very good, very bold." A disciple of the Unparalleled Sword House sneered at Chen Zong.
"If your heart isn't happy, your sword won't be straight. If you can't even hold a sword, how can you talk about your heart being happy?" A disciple of the Unparalleled Sword Sect said in a threatening tone.
"You actually want to comprehend the Unparalleled Sword Wall. Who do you think you are?"
In an instant, all kinds of words and threats were directed at Chen Zong. Murderous intents shuttled back and forth.
Chen Zong's expression didn't change. No matter how many people mocked and threatened him, he didn't waver. He also didn't plan to stay. Instead, he quickly turned and left.
He used his movement technique and quickly followed the chain to the top of the Flying Goose Mountain. Then, he quickly went down the mountain.
"Senior Brother, if I don't teach him a lesson, I won't be able to calm down." A disciple of the Unparalleled Sword Sect, Ling Feihui, said sternly.
"Then go." Ye Jingfeng's eyes flashed with a trace of sharpness.
The Unparalleled Sword Battle limited one's cultivation base, so Ling Feihui wasn't Chen Zong's opponent. But after all the restrictions were removed, the sword technique realm wasn't the only standard to determine one's strength. Instead, it was a combination of all aspects. This meant that Ling Feihui's combat strength was as high as the peak of the three-star level.
On the other side, a few disciples of the Unparalleled Sword House were also getting restless. Chen Zong actually dared to reject the House Master's invitation to take him in as a disciple. His reason was that he didn't want to change his surname. Was he looking down on the surname Long?
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