Chapter 1 The Most Critical Moment

The Xia Emperor sat high above the main hall, looking down below, and said calmly, "The Immortal Destiny Convention has reached its most critical moment. Xia Mang Zishan, Cangwu Jiu, Beiming, the Sloppy Daoist, Wood Inheritance Daoist, Black Stone Daoist."

"The next round will determine which three of you six have the hope of being accepted as disciples by my master." The Xia Emperor's voice was indifferent, like the will of heaven and earth, his eyes swept across Ji Ning and the other five. During this period of turmoil in the Three Realms, if the Great Xia world could give birth to peerless heroes, it was very likely to be among these six!

Moreover, among these few people, one was destined to be accepted as a disciple by Daoist Redcliff, and would become his junior brother.

"It's also the time to decide my win or loss."

Lu Dongbin muttered, at least five pure Yang treasures, the value of which was not small. Although he was generous, he would still feel heartache if he lost.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as he wished, and Lu Dongbin's hopes were shattered: "Another state of no thought, no mind. A chance that other creatures can't even ask for in a lifetime, and he has stepped into it twice in one Immortal Destiny Convention. Just how strong is this kid's comprehension and luck?!"

Lu Dongbin couldn't understand. In just about a year before and after the Immortal Destiny Convention, Ji Ning had broken through three times, and two of them were breakthroughs right before the battle. It just didn't make any sense!

"He truly is a rare genius in the Dao of the Sword." The Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta couldn't help but say, "My Buddhist sect has a connection with him, and is willing to accept such a genius."

But the Xia Emperor calmly shook his head, "The top six of this Immortal Destiny Convention must first be selected by the many brothers under my master! Only if no one chooses this Ji Ning will it be your turn."

"Bullshit, such a born peerless sword immortal, you wouldn't choose him?" Lu Dongbin immediately shook his head. Although Ji Ning won and he lost at least five pure Yang treasures, to be honest, Ji Ning was indeed a born sword immortal, how could Daoist Redcliff's side not choose him?

The Xia Emperor also smiled lightly and didn't deny it. Indeed, even if Ji Ning didn't become a disciple of Daoist Redcliff, there were still many Celestial Gods and True Immortals among his many junior brothers, and finding one to be Ji Ning's master would be more than enough.

Jiang Xuan also smiled faintly at the side. Ji Ning was destined not to have the fate of being a master and disciple with Daoist Redcliff. As early as in the Bright Moon Mountain and Water Diagram, Ji Ning had displayed the Star-Picking Hand. Others might not recognize it, but Bodhi, Daoist Redcliff's close friend, would definitely recognize it.

The reason why Bodhi hadn't taken any action yet was because Ji Ning hadn't been abandoned by Daoist Redcliff's side. Being a great power in the Three Realms, and with Bodhi being a good friend of Daoist Redcliff, it was naturally impossible to snatch a disciple at this time.

So Jiang Xuan wasn't in a hurry either, quietly watching the Xia Emperor and Lu Dongbin argue.

"The last three matches, I wonder which of you two will be the final winner." Lu Dongbin looked at Jiang Xuan and the Xia Emperor, helplessly. No matter who won, this debt would definitely not be avoided.

"Hehe, I see that Taixuan is so calm, it seems that he already has victory in hand." The Xia Emperor looked at Jiang Xuan and smiled. He had previously chosen fourth place, so Ji Ning entering the top three meant that his victory or defeat was still undecided.

As for Di Hao and the others, they had all chosen fifth place or lower, and like Lu Dongbin, they were all losers.

Jiang Xuan smiled lightly upon hearing this. His treasure vault was about to be greatly enriched. A rough calculation showed that he would have more than twenty pure Yang level treasures in his hands, and he wouldn't have to pay any price at all.

"Ji Ning is really a lucky star." Jiang Xuan sighed in his heart.

Before long, the last three matches also began. The final three fought each other, and in the end, Ji Ning won all two battles and won first place in the Immortal Destiny Convention.

Seeing Ji Ning win first place, even Lu Dongbin couldn't help but sigh, because before the final battle, Ji Ning actually broke through again, and comprehended another complete Minor Dao.

Such comprehension and luck were simply enviable, and he wasn't even a reincarnated immortal. If the Xia Emperor hadn't told him this personally, he wouldn't have dared to believe it all.

"This time, an evildoer is about to appear under Daoist Redcliff's tutelage." Lu Dongbin sighed. Daoist Redcliff was a top-tier Dao Ancestor, but because he created the *Redcliff Nine Heavens Diagram*, he was also very famous in the Three Realms.

However, although the *Redcliff Nine Heavens Diagram* was powerful and Daoist Redcliff was a top-tier Dao Ancestor, none of his disciples had ever had the strength to shake the Three Realms. Even the Xia Emperor was often regarded as enjoying the remnants of the ancient imperial family's legacy.

But Lu Dongbin felt that if Ji Ning were to become a disciple of Daoist Redcliff this time, such a peerless sword immortal would definitely become a pure Yang True Immortal in the future, and even Dao Ancestor status would be within reach!

"Yes..." Although Jiang Xuan knew that Ji Ning would not become a disciple of Redcliff, he couldn't express any opinions at this time, lest he be misunderstood later.

"Such an evildoer, aren't you going to fight for him on behalf of the ancient imperial family? And your other master is the most skilled person in the Three Realms at teaching disciples." Lu Dongbin transmitted his voice. His identity was very special, he was the most top-tier pure Yang True Immortal in the Three Realms, and he was also a disciple of two Dao Ancestors of the Daoist sect. He knew more about some things than the Xia Emperor and the others.

For example, he knew that the Jiang Xuan in front of him was just an incarnation of his second primordial spirit, and he also knew that Jiang Xuan's master was Bodhi.

"Personal fate, why force it?"

Anyway, he's my junior brother, why should I fight for him?

Jiang Xuan's words didn't match his thoughts. Why should he fight? He would just wait for Ji Ning to fail in his apprenticeship and Bodhi to send a message.

Lu Dongbin looked suspicious. Jiang Xuan had valued Ji Ning so much before, and had determined that he would win first place as soon as the competition began. Now he said he wouldn't fight and would go with the flow. He didn't believe a word of it!

"Forget it, it seems I have no fate with this kid." Lu Dongbin said, but then smiled, "But I wasn't very interested in this kid in the first place. Even if I want to accept a disciple, I'll accept that little girl named Yu Wei as my disciple."

Looking at Lu Dongbin's excited look, Jiang Xuan was really curious as to what kind of mentality he had that made him so fond of being a matchmaker for others.

But he was too lazy to care. It was best for Yu Wei to stay with Lu Dongbin for the time being. Although Lu Dongbin's interests were strange, he was quite good at teaching disciples.

……

The Immortal Destiny Convention ended, and the world cheered, especially the people of Anchan Commandery, who were even more thrilled for Ji Ning. Ji Ning came from a force that didn't even have a Celestial Immortal, and his tribe was even pitifully weak, but he was able to rise against the heavens and soar like a dragon. It was simply a legend!

Not to mention the people of Anchan Commandery, even the other great forces, and those Celestial Immortal ancestors, were moved by it and wanted to win him over.

The only pity was that Daoist Redcliff ultimately chose Mu Chuan Zhenren. Ji Ning was too sharp, which was not in line with Daoist Redcliff's temperament, so although he was amazing, Daoist Redcliff did not choose him.

However, the Xia Emperor also found a master for Ji Ning, who also came from Daoist Redcliff's sect, his junior brother, and also the biggest double agent in the Redcliff Domain during the future World Domain War—Evergreen Sword Immortal.

But this Evergreen Sword Immortal was very proud. Although Ji Ning was a genius in the Dao of the Sword, he couldn't possibly beg Ji Ning to become his disciple. He casually refined a sword talisman, which was considered to be the end of Daoist Redcliff's order.

"Taixuan, you should bring that Ji Ning to Mount Sumeru." Not long after the Immortal Destiny Convention ended, a voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Xuan's mind.

"Disciple obeys." Jiang Xuan responded. That voice was naturally Bodhi. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

"You won first place in the Immortal Destiny Convention, and instead of celebrating with friends, why are you sulking here alone?" A figure suddenly appeared next to Ji Ning. He had just said goodbye to Yu Wei, his junior brothers, and others, and was waiting for the Xia Emperor to tell him who he would be asking to be his master.

But he didn't expect Jiang Xuan to come to his door first at this time.

"Senior King Heng." Ji Ning quickly got up to salute, but Jiang Xuan stopped him.

Jiang Xuan looked at the depressed Ji Ning and smiled at him, "Dao Ancestor didn't accept you as a disciple, are you very depressed?"

"I dare not." Ji Ning smiled wryly. It would be a lie to say he wasn't depressed. He risked his life to get first place, but Dao Ancestor accepted the one who got second place as his disciple.

"Do you know who the Xia Emperor found for you as a master?" Jiang Xuan asked with a smile.

"Senior, do you know?" Ji Ning asked curiously, but then felt it was redundant. With Jiang Xuan's status, it was not surprising that he knew this.

"Of course." With a wave of his hand, Jiang Xuan conjured an image of Evergreen Sword Immortal in mid-air. "This is the master that the Xia Emperor found for you, Evergreen Sword Immortal under Daoist Redcliff, who also follows the Dao of the Sword, but I don't think he's suitable to be your master."

"Why?" Ji Ning asked in confusion. How could a pure Yang True Immortal of the Dao of the Sword not be suitable to be his master?

"Because my master is the most suitable!" Jiang Xuan said with a smile. In these Three Realms, when it comes to teaching disciples, if Bodhi calls himself second, no one dares to call himself first!