Li Xuan Yi Qin

Chapter 392 Old Ancestor Qi Yun

"So many people!" Li Xuan opened his eyes and was startled. More than twenty figures had appeared above the square. Each figure exuded the aura of an unparalleled expert.

"How do you feel?" Elder Jie Yin asked.

Li Xuan sensed for a moment and replied, "I feel quite good."

"Elder Jie Yin, please escort them to handle their disciple identities," the Holy Master said to Elder Jie Yin, then turned his gaze to the Supreme Elders and Supreme Ancestors.

In the next moment, everyone, including Li Xuan, vanished.

Elder Jie Yin smiled wryly, then quickly shifted his attention back to the crowd. "Follow me, all of you."

Li Xuan was now a Divine Son. Even Elder Jie Yin had to bow to him. Given such status, Elder Jie Yin had no complaints. Moreover, the future of the Chaos Sacred Land seemed to rest on Li Xuan's shoulders.

"Supreme Elders, Supreme Ancestors, Primordial Ancestors, this newly appointed Divine Son, is there anyone willing to take him as a disciple?" the Holy Master asked, cupping his fists in a salute.

The Holy Master could see that these high-ranking individuals all wished to take Li Xuan as a disciple. After Li Xuan had caused the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell to chime nine times, the Holy Master knew he himself had no hope of taking him.

However, with so many high-ranking figures, the Holy Master didn't know how to arrange it. Thus, it was better to pass the responsibility on early.

"I believe this child should be taught by me. After all, I haven't had a successor in so many years," a Supreme Ancestor stated.

"Ancestor Lei, that's not quite right. As everyone knows, your cultivation technique is too violent. While this Divine Son currently only has the strength of the initial stage of the Guiyi realm, he has clearly found his own path. If he were to follow you, wouldn't he have to re-cultivate?"

An elder shook his head, his words leaving Ancestor Lei speechless.

"Perhaps the Divine Son could follow me. My cultivation technique can be both gentle and fierce, so it wouldn't be difficult for the Divine Son," another elder offered.

"Water Emperor, if we follow your logic, my Fire Emperor technique can also be both gentle and fierce," Fire Emperor interjected as soon as Water Emperor finished speaking.

"The Divine Son should be taught by me," a Primordial Ancestor stated slowly after glancing at everyone.

"Nether Emperor, you might find it strenuous alone. I can teach the Divine Son with you," another Primordial Ancestor chimed in.

Everyone fell silent. The Primordial Ancestors' status and position were even higher than theirs. However, soon, they began to contend again. Even if it meant offending two Primordial Ancestors, they had to vie for him.

After all, there was only one Divine Son.

The Holy Master, watching the previously serene and dignified Ancestors and Elders now arguing heatedly over the Divine Son, could only offer a wry smile.

"Esteemed Ancestors and Elders, perhaps it would be best to let the Divine Son choose for himself?" As the dispute intensified, the Holy Master had no choice but to step forward and suggest.

"That's a good suggestion." Nether Emperor and the others were startled, then nodded in unison, their gazes turning towards Li Xuan.

Li Xuan was taken aback. How was he supposed to choose?

"Young Master, our purpose here is the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell. Why don't you ask who usually manages the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell?" The voice of the Heavenly Dao Brush sounded in Li Xuan's mind.

Li Xuan found this suggestion quite reasonable. He cupped his fists towards everyone and said, "Your strengths are unparalleled. To be accepted as a disciple by any one of you would be a blessing in three lifetimes. I am currently feeling rather overwhelmed. May I have some time to ponder?"

Nether Emperor and the others nodded slightly. "No problem. You are already a Divine Son, and your status is essentially equal to ours. We aren't forcing you to become our disciple, but for the sake of the Chaos Sacred Land's future, it's best for someone to guide you. As for your choice, we will not force you."

"Thank you, elders." Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then his eyes narrowed in thought.

"Young Master, why aren't you asking?" The Heavenly Dao Brush inquired with some confusion.

Li Xuan felt a surge of exasperation. "If I ask so directly, won't it arouse suspicion? Let's take it slow. Since I've already entered the Chaos Sacred Land, why worry about not having opportunities?"

*Buzz!*

At that moment, a buzzing sound echoed, and a figure appeared before them.

Li Xuan looked up. It was Elder Jie Yin.

"Elder Jie Yin, what is it?" the Holy Master asked, his brow slightly furrowed.

Elder Jie Yin first bowed to everyone. "Reporting to the Holy Master and all Ancestors, Ancestor Qi Yun requests entry from outside."

The Holy Master's brow furrowed, but he glanced at Nether Emperor and the others.

"Qi Yun... is that the Saint Son who caused the bell to chime six times? If I recall correctly, he doesn't have much time left," Emperor Wu frowned, sounding puzzled.

"Let him in for now. He has no cultivation and is only kept alive by the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell. He truly cannot enter the Chaos Inner Realm," Emperor Wen said.

"Yes!" Elder Jie Yin bowed quickly and vanished.

Li Xuan's heart stirred. Was this the Chaos Inner Realm? And Emperor Wu's words caught Li Xuan's attention. Ancestor Qi Yun's life was being sustained by the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell?

Soon, an old man, led by Elder Jie Yin, appeared. Li Xuan observed that the old man indeed looked frail and aged, as if he would fall if not for Elder Jie Yin's support.

"Greetings, Holy Master, Esteemed Ancestors." Ancestor Qi Yun bowed to them, his gaze fixed on Li Xuan.

"Qi Yun, what brings you here?" Emperor Wu nodded slightly and asked.

Ancestor Qi Yun immediately said, "I have come to ask that the Divine Son accompany me for a period of time."

"Nonsense!" Nether Emperor exclaimed.

"Qi Yun, your lifespan is nearing its end. If not for the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell sustaining your final breath, you would have turned to dust ten years ago. And the Divine Son, you should understand his importance to our Chaos Sacred Land." Emperor Wen, though puzzled by Qi Yun's request, spoke with a hint of reluctance as he politely refused.

Ancestor Qi Yun took a deep breath. "Precisely because of this, I felt compelled to come and ask for the Divine Son to accompany me for a while."

"Explain your reasoning." Nether Emperor remained silent for a moment, then looked at Ancestor Qi Yun.

Ancestor Qi Yun said, "The Divine Son's activation of the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell for nine chimes likely means he has obtained the Chaos Heart Method. Forgive my presumption, but I believe my understanding of the Chaos Heart Method is deeper than anyone present."

Everyone fell silent. Although Ancestor Qi Yun had lost his cultivation, they had to admit that his comprehension of the Chaos Heart Method was indeed the highest among them. Furthermore, with Ancestor Qi Yun having limited time left, asking the Divine Son Li Xuan to stay with him for a while was not an excessive request.

"Let the Divine Son decide for himself," Nether Emperor said after a moment of thought, looking at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan then looked at Ancestor Qi Yun and said, "I am willing to follow Ancestor Qi Yun."