Chapter 1011: Chapter 1030: Ye Xuan Takes a Disciple
"This... how is this possible?" Gold Star Taibai was stunned on the spot, somewhat unable to believe such a thing.
"I always reward merit and punish fault; Gold Star Taibai, you did well."
Just as Gold Star Taibai was lost in confusion, a dazzling light suddenly enveloped him, startling him awake. He hurriedly sat cross-legged in the void to begin his cultivation.
Dozens of breaths later.
Rays of Daluo Immortal Light surged around Gold Star Taibai, and he slowly opened his eyes, hastily bowing to Ye Xuan to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Heavenly Venerate, for your help."
"I said, as long as you faithfully work for me, I will not treat you unfairly."
Ye Xuan said indifferently, "Go now. If there is any news about Zhen Yuanzi and Lu Ya, you must notify me immediately."
"Yes, Heavenly Venerate."
Having stepped into the Daluo Golden Immortal rank, Gold Star Taibai was already exhilarated, and with a bow, he exited the Heavenly Venerate Palace.
"Sir, is there something wrong with Zhen Yuanzi and Lu Ya?" the yellow fat man questioned.
"They have always had issues, and now they’ve finally shown their true colors," Ye Xuan sneered coldly.
In reality, when Nuwa attacked the Heavenly Court years ago, Zhen Yuanzi stepped in to intercept her, an incident that Ye Xuan remembered well. How could a mere Quasi-Saint resist Nuwa?
Moreover, since Ye Xuan entered the Earth Immortal Realm, many things have been related to Zhen Yuanzi. Thinking back carefully now sends chills down Ye Xuan’s spine.
The first time he met Zhen Yuanzi was when attending his Dao Discussion Assembly. He also encountered the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden at Wuzhuang Temple, and they even merged in the Yin Yang Secret Realm.
Afterwards, a series of events began to unfold: Zhen Yuanzi helped him propose to Nuwa, and later, Nuwa issued an edict to select a spouse for the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden; he personally went to Nuwa Palace, binding karma with Nuwa.
Additionally, when Yuanshi Tianzun and Nuwa joined forces to kill him, the Heavenly Sect Master could not spare a hand to save him. On that day, Zhen Yuanzi and Lu Ya were also present.
When Yuanshi Tianzun struck to kill him, and as his death was nearly upon him, a terrifying force countered Yuanshi Tianzun, all of which Ye Xuan harbored in his heart, although he had never been certain.
Back then, Ye Xuan passed the throne of the Heavenly Emperor to Ziwei, and the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden once asked him why.
If only to repay Ziwei’s life-saving grace, the position of Heavenly Emperor would have been enough; why give the opportunity to become a Saint as well?
Ye Xuan did not answer this question from the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, because repaying kindness was just one reason; Ye Xuan’s true goal was to lure the snake out of its cave to see if his suspicions were correct.
Now, Zhen Yuanzi and Lu Ya have finally slipped up. Although Ye Xuan hoped that his suspicion was wrong, all clues pointed to the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, Immortal Zhenyuan.
Indeed.
Ye Xuan never trusted anyone; he only trusted himself. Even Ziwei was used by him, and he had Gold Star Taibai monitor Ziwei’s every move.
But Ye Xuan’s gratitude was real, and so was his use of Ziwei.
Don’t speak of brotherly feelings, nor of deep scheming, because in this world, Ye Xuan only recognized two brothers.
One was the former Liu Baiyi, and the other was Sun Wukong, who transformed Heaven and Earth for him. He did not trust anyone else, not even the yellow fat man beside him, and certainly not a Ziwei Heavenly Emperor.
Of course, Ye Xuan also knew that Ziwei bore him no ill will and always regarded him as a brother, but he was merely being used by Zhen Yuanzi.
Dong—Dong—Dong!
Ye Xuan’s five fingers tapped on the desk before him, continually producing rhythmic sounds, clearly deliberating over something.
"Do you think acquiring the two Heaven and Earth Absolute Formations gives you better odds of winning?" Ye Xuan murmured coldly, the desk before him crumbling to ash.
"Then let’s see what you’re capable of; don’t disappoint me." Ye Xuan focused, a flicker of cruelty flashing across his eyes.
"Sir?" Gazing at Ye Xuan talking to himself, the yellow fat man called out anxiously.
"It’s alright, you needn’t worry." Ye Xuan smiled slightly, easing the yellow fat man’s anxious heart.
"Lin Feiyun."
Ye Xuan finally set his eyes on this disciple, prompting Lin Feiyun to wisely kneel at Ye Xuan’s feet, knocking his head to the ground with resounding thumps.
"You should know that the enmity between you and Li Youyun arose because of me, right? Do you now hate me greatly?" Ye Xuan asked softly.
"Disciple dares not."
Trembling with fear, Lin Feiyun touched his forehead to the ground, trembling, "Feiyun was just a mere mortal; without Heavenly Venerate’s guidance, I would have long since died in the Mortal World. How could I have today’s immortal fate? How dare I resent you, sir."
"It was that Li Youyun, that scoundrel who didn’t know how to appreciate your hard efforts to temper him; instead, he loathed you immensely. As long as I, Lin Feiyun, live, I will ensure he dies a miserable death, to repay the immortal fate you bestowed upon me, Heavenly Venerate."
"Good!"
Ye Xuan laughed, looking at Lin Feiyun with increasing satisfaction.
"Humble as dust, shameless, reversing right and wrong, confusing black and white, and with a dark heart and ruthless hands, you are indeed a talent," Ye Xuan laughed heartily.
As they say, a truly formidable man must be ruthless. In Ye Xuan’s eyes, he disdained those with a stiff character, for such behavior was foolish; only those who can stretch and bend possess what a strong person truly should have.
Undoubtedly, Lin Feiyun possesses the factors to become strong, as he can stretch and bend, and he is extremely shameless, caring not for so-called dignity and face. He understands the importance of holding onto Ye Xuan’s thigh tightly, even if it means being a dog beside Ye Xuan. This is his cleverness and also the reason for his potential future growth.
"Are you willing to acknowledge me as your master?"
Suddenly, Ye Xuan stared directly at Lin Feiyun, who was struck dumb by this unexpected joy, frozen for quite some time.
"Sir, you...?"
The yellow fat man was incredibly shocked, never expecting that Ye Xuan would want to take Lin Feiyun as a disciple, leaving him utterly astonished, and he wanted to object vehemently.
Twenty thousand years had passed, and Ye Xuan had never taken a disciple. Lin Feiyun’s fortune was arguably the greatest in the Three Realms, as he was chosen as Ye Xuan’s disciple.
Yet, internally, the yellow fat man was strongly opposed to making Lin Feiyun a disciple.
What kind of person is Lin Feiyun?
Bearing rebelliousness, sinister and venomous, shameless, able to bite back at any moment; if Ye Xuan made him a disciple, who knows what trouble may arise in the future?
Unfortunately, before the yellow fat man could speak up to advise against it, Ye Xuan shook his head at him, making it impossible for him to object, for he knew no one could change Ye Xuan’s decision.
In actuality, the yellow fat man was overthinking it!
Issues he anticipated, how could Ye Xuan not foresee?
Ye Xuan feared not Lin Feiyun’s betrayal, nor was he concerned that this disciple might act against him, as Ye Xuan possessed an Invincible Heart capable of subduing everything.
Simply put, if taking Lin Feiyun as a disciple caused Ye Xuan to worry about betrayal, then he wouldn’t have made it this far; such a mentality would be too weak.
The fearless and the courageous can carve out a truly invincible path; Ye Xuan, with an Invincible Heart to suppress heaven and earth, the trifling Lin Feiyun is of little concern.
If Ye Xuan were daunted by someone like Lin Feiyun, wouldn’t it be the greatest joke of his path thus far?