bookbashuk Chapter 335 Becoming a Disciple of Tai Ming, the Dust Settles Down
Chapter 335 Becoming a Disciple of Tai Ming, the Dust Settles Down
Chapter 335 Becoming a Disciple of Tai Ming, the Dust Settles Down
Lu Yu's mind raced. The benefits of taking a mid-stage Saint-level Heavenly Sovereign as a master were self-evident.
The other party is not only incredibly powerful, but also the Grand Elder of the Tai Ling Ancient Clan, with boundless resources and connections. Moreover, judging from our earlier interaction, this Tai Ming Ancestor seems to be more open-minded and magnanimous than Fu Tu Xuan, and is not a rigid or inflexible person.
More importantly, he could sense that the other party genuinely appreciated his character and talent.
Having made up his mind, Lu Yu's expression turned solemn. He stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the avatar of the Grand Ancestor Tai Ming: "Senior's kindness is deeply appreciated. Disciple Lu Yu wishes to become Senior's disciple!"
Upon seeing this, the Grand Ancestor Tai Ming was first taken aback, then a smile of immense satisfaction and joy blossomed on his face: "Hahaha! Excellent! Excellent! Today, I not only defeated that old ghost Fu Tu Xuan by half a move, but also gained such a fine disciple. This is truly a double blessing, the happiest event of my life!"
He gestured with his hand, and a gentle yet vast spiritual energy lifted Lu Yu up, his eyes filled with tenderness and expectation: "Now that you have entered my sect, the Tai Ling Ancient Clan is your home, and I am your support. If you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation or feel injustice in the outside world, you can seek my help."
"Although my cultivation is shallow, I am not as good as the ancestor in our clan's history who created the Tai Ling Tong Tian Guang, and I am even less comparable to a brilliant and talented descendant like the Green-Robed Sword Saint."
The Grand Ancestor Tai Ming spoke calmly, with a hint of humility, "But the advantage lies in having lived long enough and seen enough. I have accumulated some insights into the refinement and application of spiritual power, as well as the understanding of the supernatural abilities and techniques of various races. I believe I have done a decent job in teaching you to solidify your foundation and guiding you on your future path."
His words were both humble and confident.
A mid-stage Saint-level Heavenly Sovereign, having lived for over ten thousand years, possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience that is itself an inexhaustible treasure. Personal instruction from such a figure is far more valuable than simply piling up resources.
"Master is too modest."
Lu Yu respectfully replied, "It is my greatest blessing to receive your teachings, Master."
The Grand Ancestor Tai Ming nodded in satisfaction and said, "You possess eight divine meridians, an extraordinary talent, and have cultivated the Supreme Spiritual Heavenly Light." Your future achievements are limitless. Remember, on the path of cultivation, the foundation is paramount. Do not become complacent because of your talent, nor become impatient because of opportunities."
He paused briefly, a wise glint in his eyes: "You have now cultivated the 'Supreme Spiritual Light' to the second level, the Sword Pill Realm, and its offensive power is already considerable. But the true essence of this divine ability lies in the third level, the Heavenly Transcending Realm."
As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and a spiritual light, more solid and imbued with profound meaning than the previous jade slip phantom, entered Lu Yu's brow.
"This is my understanding and conjecture regarding the 'Third Heavenly Realm' of the Supreme Spiritual Heavenly Light, based on my extensive research over ten thousand years, combining all the fragments in the clan's records with my own deductions. It contains no definitive method, but rather directional guidance and numerous possibilities."
"The words 'reaching the heavens' are profoundly mysterious. I believe this realm is not merely a simple increase in power, but a fundamental transformation, allowing this 'light reaching the heavens' to truly possess the unfathomable power to 'illuminate the origin,' 'communicate with heaven and earth,' and even 'reflect oneself.'"
"Perhaps, one must fuse one's own perception of heaven and earth, understanding of the Great Dao, and even one's own spiritual body, spiritual veins, and supernatural powers into it before one can hope to touch the threshold."
"This involves an ultimate understanding of one's own path, which no one else can do for you; you have to explore and verify it yourself. These insights may open up some new ideas for you and help you avoid some detours."
Lu Yu immersed himself in the vast information of insights, feeling that it contained countless ingenious ideas and profound insights of immeasurable value.
He quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Master, for bestowing such a precious treasure upon me! I will certainly devote myself to studying it."
The Grand Ancestor Tai Ming nodded slightly. His spiritual avatar seemed to have faded somewhat, clearly indicating that maintaining the avatar and imparting insights had consumed a considerable amount of energy. He looked at Lu Yu, his tone even gentler, yet carrying a hint of fading illusion: "Disciple, the spiritual energy of my avatar is about to run out. To make a long story short, you possess the eight divine veins of the Ancient Floating Pagoda Clan. The most suitable cultivation method for you is the Great Floating Pagoda Technique of the Ancient Floating Pagoda Clan."
"Although that old ghost Futu Xuan is stubborn, he's right about one thing: if you want to go further on this path, the 'Ancestral Tower' of the Futu Ancient Clan is indeed the best place to temper your spiritual power and improve your cultivation level."
He raised his hand, and a strange mark, radiating a warm white light, shaped like a small tower, and seemingly with spiritual light flowing inside, slowly condensed and flew towards Lu Yu.
"This is the Ancient Seal of the Supreme Spirit," containing my primordial spiritual power and divine imprint. You may use this seal temporarily as a token and for protection."
"I suggest that you first go to the Ancient Buddha Clan and use their ancestral tower to temper your cultivation foundation to a higher level. At the very least, first upgrade the grade of your Buddha Tower to Immortal grade."
The Grand Ancestor Tai Ming's eyes held a profound meaning: "Only by combining the Eight Divine Veins with the Immortal-grade Floating Pagoda can one truly possess the capital to stand out among peers in the Heavenly Supreme Realm. After you have achieved your goal, come to the Tai Ling Ancient Clan again, and I will discuss your subsequent cultivation with you in detail and open the Tongtian Ancient Palace for you. Cultivating two paths simultaneously, with complementary foundations, is the best strategy."
His words were entirely based on Lu Yu's interests in cultivation, and he even suggested that Lu Yu go to his "opponent" to obtain benefits first, which shows his magnanimity and genuine care for his disciple.
Lu Yu was deeply moved and accepted the warm, ancient seal with both hands: "Disciple will follow Master's arrangements. Thank you, Master, for planning for your disciple."
The avatar of the Tai Ming Ancestor faded even further. He looked at the Xuan Cang Palace Master, whose expression was complicated, and said in a soft but undeniable tone: "Xuan Cang Palace Master."
The Palace Master of Xuancang quickly bowed and said, "This junior is here."
"My disciple is also the holy son of your Futu Ancient Clan. He will return to your clan with you later to receive baptism at the ancestral tower."
You must ensure he receives the necessary resources and safety during his time with the ancient Futu tribe. If anything goes wrong—”
The Grand Ancestor Tai Ming didn't finish his sentence, but the invisible pressure of the Saint-grade power instantly made the Xuan Cang Palace Master's forehead break out in a cold sweat.
"This junior understands! This junior will certainly do everything in his power to protect His Highness the Holy Son. Please rest assured, Elder Tai Ming!"
The Xuancang Palace Master quickly assured him. He understood that although Elder Futu Xuan and Ancestor Taiming were not on good terms, Lu Yu possessed eight divine veins and should have returned to the clan to receive baptism. Now, with the connection to Ancestor Taiming, the clan would probably have to treat him even more carefully.
Tai Ming Ancestor then nodded to Lu Yu, a final gentle smile appearing on his face: "Go, disciple."
"I am waiting for you in the Tai Ling Ancient Clan."
As soon as he finished speaking, the spiritual energy avatar completely dissipated, turning into specks of light and returning to the world.
Old Immortal Chiyan and Fairy Guanlan also stepped forward.
The Crimson Flame Immortal grinned widely, patted Lu Yu's shoulder forcefully with his large, fan-like hand, and laughed loudly:
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"Good lad! From now on, you're one of our Tai Ling Ancient Clan. Cultivate diligently, and don't tarnish the reputation of the Great Elder. See you in our clan again."
He seemed to remember something, his eyes lit up, and he added, "When the time comes, I'll definitely have to find you and have a good drink with you! I've been craving my treasured 'Burning Heaven's Blaze' for a long time, and now I have a good excuse—"
"Old Immortal!"
The Fairy Guanlan, standing to the side, gave a helpless, light rebuke, a hint of amusement and exasperation appearing on her usually aloof face. "Now that young friend Lu Yu is the Grand Elder's personal disciple, and according to the agreement between the two gentlemen, he will become our clan's Holy Son, a man of noble status. How can you be so rude, still thinking about drinking?"
The Crimson Flame Immortal stiffened his neck, completely unconcerned: "Hey! Guanlan girl, you're just too formal. Why bother with all that empty formalities among family? The Grand Elder is taking on disciples, not setting up a memorial tablet!"
"Besides, what's wrong with drinking? The more we drink, the better our relationships become!"
He turned and winked at Lu Yu, "Kid, don't you think so?"
Lu Yu was amused by the straightforward nature of the Crimson Flame Immortal and smiled, cupping his hands and saying, "Senior Crimson Flame is right. I will definitely come to bother you then and have a drink with you."
"Look! This kid is still more to my liking!" Old Immortal Chiyan proudly raised his chin.
Fairy Guanlan shook her head, ignoring the old rascal, and turned to Lu Yu. Her expression returned to its usual aloofness, but with a touch more genuine gentleness than before: "Young friend Lu Yu, congratulations on becoming a disciple of the Grand Elder."
"If you need anything from the clan in the future, you may come to me at any time. The old immortal and I are still serving as the clan's patrol envoys, so we will take our leave now."
Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart and cupped his hands again, saying, "Thank you, Fairy Guanlan, and thank you both for your trouble."
The Crimson Flame Immortal and the Fairy Guanlan said no more, nodded to Lu Yu, then mounted the Nine-Deer Carriage, transformed into a stream of light, and disappeared into the void.
After the two left, only Lu Yu, Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan, and the Xuancang Palace Master of the Futu Ancient Clan remained in the room.
Mandala had been standing respectfully at a distance, and only now did she dare to breathe a sigh of relief. Her gaze toward Lu Yu was filled with unprecedented awe and complexity.
This Senior Lu—no, now perhaps he should be called His Highness the Holy Son or the disciple of the Grand Elder of Tai Ming—his noble status and profound background have exceeded her imagination.
The Palace Master Xuancang composed himself, gathered his thoughts, and stepped forward, his attitude towards Lu Yu even more respectful than before: "Your Highness, now that the two fellow Daoists from the Tai Ling Ancient Clan have departed, what are Your Highness's plans next? Will you immediately return with us to the Fu Tu Ancient Clan, or—"
He glanced at Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan beside Lu Yu. With his keen eyesight, he could naturally tell that the relationship between these two women and His Highness the Holy Son was extraordinary.
Lu Yu glanced at his two wives beside him, his mind made up, and calmly said, "I need to take both of you back to the lower plane to handle some important matters. Afterwards, I will personally visit the Floating Pagoda Clan."
Upon hearing this, the Xuancang Palace Master, though eager to immediately take the Holy Son back to his clan to report, dared not insist. Leaving aside the fact that Lu Yu was now a disciple of the Tai Ming Ancestor, his status as the Holy Son of the Eight Divine Veins was not something he could forcefully arrange.
He quickly replied, "Since Your Highness has made your decision, we will naturally comply. May I ask how long Your Highness's journey will take? Should we accompany you and provide protection, or wait here in anticipation?"
"No need to come along."
Lu Yu shook his head and said to the Xuancang Palace Master, "We can return on our own. It will take us a few days to half a month to reach the Futu Ancient Clan. You can return to your clan first to report my decision to the Grand Elder."
The Xuancang Palace Master immediately replied, "Yes! I will return now and report today's events in detail to the Grand Elder and all the elders of the clan. Please keep this communication jade safe, Your Highness. When Your Highness decides to depart, you can use this jade to contact me, and I will immediately arrange your arrival."
As he spoke, he respectfully handed over a specially made communication jade from the ancient Futu tribe.
Lu Yu took the spirit jade and nodded.
Without further delay, the Lord of Xuancang bowed deeply to Lu Yu, then led the rest of his clansmen onto the azure flying boat and hurriedly flew away to return to the Futu Ancient Clan to report the news.
The skies above the Great Luo Heaven Domain finally fell completely quiet.
Lu Yu looked at Mandala, who was standing quietly to the side, and said, "Lord Mandala, I have troubled you a lot this time, and I am grateful for your hospitality these days."
Mandala quickly bowed, her tone sincere: "Senior, you flatter me! It is an honor for our Great Luo Heavenly Domain to have you and your two ladies stay here temporarily. We respectfully bid you farewell and wish you a safe journey and a bright future."
Lu Yu nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Lord Man, there is one more thing. In addition to handling personal matters, I have returned to my homeland this time, and I also intend to relocate the lower plane where my homeland is located to the Great Thousand World in the future."
Upon hearing this, Mandala's purplish-gold eyes widened slightly, her heart trembling. To relocate an entire lower plane into the Great Thousand World? This was an earth-shattering undertaking!
But she quickly regained her composure and listened quietly.
"The initial plan is to choose the northern border region as the landing point for the relocation."
Lu Yu continued, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air, "The layout here is relatively clear, and the space is stable enough. In the future, it may become a neighbor of the Great Luo Heaven Domain."
He looked at Mandala with a meaningful gaze: "If we become neighbors in the future, I hope the Domain Lord can take care of me."
Mandala was deeply shaken, followed by an overwhelming surge of excitement and solemnity. Lu Yu's words, though seemingly polite, actually contained a wealth of information and opportunities.
A Heavenly Sovereign, possessing eight divine veins, having apprenticed under a Saint-level expert, and with a promising future, intends to relocate his homeland to the Northern Realm, choosing to be adjacent to the Great Luo Heaven Domain!
What are they trying to do?
You must know that Tianluo Continent is now a no-owner land!
Ordinary forces only dare to fight for territory in such a remote corner as the Northern Boundary, but how could a Heavenly Sovereign with such a profound background and unlimited potential be satisfied with just a small corner of the land?
Relocating their homeland to the Northern Border was clearly intended as a base to annex the entire Northern Border, and even the entire Tianluo Continent.
Being neighbors with the Great Luo Heaven Domain not only provides immediate support, but it is also a subtle form of "recruitment."
Having understood this, Mandala's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Without the slightest hesitation, she stepped forward, cupped her hands, and said, "Senior, you are a man of great talent and vision. I admire you greatly."
"Although my Great Luo Heavenly Domain is located in a remote corner of the Northern Realm and its strength is weak, it has been operating in the Northern Realm for many years and has a thorough understanding of the intelligence of all forces. If you do not despise me, Senior, I, Mandala, am willing to lead the entire Great Luo Heavenly Domain to serve you faithfully, and to be your vanguard in your future control of the Northern Realm and your ambition to conquer Tianluo. I am willing to die for you!"
This sudden and direct defection surprised both Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan, who were standing nearby.
Lu Yu looked at Mandala, who was kneeling on one knee with a resolute expression, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which then turned into deep appreciation.
This woman is indeed intelligent, decisive, and has extraordinary courage. She can instantly see the situation clearly and make the most advantageous choice. She truly deserves to be called the Flower of the Heavenly Emperor.
Lu Yu pondered for a moment, neither accepting nor refusing immediately, but simply reached out to help him up: "Lord Man, please rise."
This matter is of utmost importance and cannot be rushed. Let us discuss it after I have dealt with the affairs of the lower plane.
Mandala rose as instructed, knowing that Lu Yu was observing and considering her intentions. She said no more, but bowed and said, "This junior understands. No matter when, the Great Luo Heaven Domain is willing to serve you, senior."
Lu Yu nodded, then turned to look at Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan: "Let's go."
The two women smiled at each other and came to Lu Yu's side, one on the left and one on the right.
Lu Yu raised his hand, and with a gentle stroke of his spiritual power in the void, a spatial portal opened silently, with starlight flowing inside, leading directly to the coordinates of the lower plane.
The three stepped into the spatial passage, their figures vanishing instantly. Mandala gazed at the closed spatial portal, his purple-gold eyes flashing with complex light.
Eight divine lineages, personally passed down by the Tai Ming Ancestor, and simultaneously appointed as a holy son by two ancient clans—any one of these identities would be enough to shake the entire world, let alone all of them combined.
"The future ruler of the Tianluo Continent has already been decided—"
She murmured to herself, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the mandala pattern on her sleeve, a distant sigh escaping her lips.
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