As Elder Yuan spoke, his tone grew considerably heavier.
In an instant, Wu Tian's mind was also impacted to a certain extent.
Such a thing was almost unbelievable to him. Had the country and the hidden spiritual sects already taken such measures against the demons without his knowledge?
Elder Yuan continued, "The existence of the Demon Extermination Palace can be traced back a long time, with the figures of demon exterminators active in every dynasty."
"Whenever a seal was broken somewhere, the people of the Demon Extermination Palace would rush over to completely eliminate the demonic entities."
"Therefore, the Demon Extermination Palace holds a very high status and importance in the country. Without the Demon Extermination Palace, the entire world would likely have fallen into chaos once again."
Listening to Elder Yuan's narration, Wu Tian became somewhat engrossed.
He then asked with confusion, "But why are you telling us about such things?"
Elder Yuan said, "Generally speaking, we do not spread such matters."
"Because the Demon Extermination Palace has always operated in the shadows, rarely appearing directly before people."
"And the reason I've come to find you this time is very simple: I just want to ask if you are willing to join our Demon Extermination Palace?"
"What did you say?!" Hearing Elder Yuan utter such words, Wu Tian and Li Xingyun were both greatly startled.
Elder Yuan nodded and said, "You heard correctly. I am now formally extending an invitation to you, hoping you will join the Demon Extermination Palace. What do you think?"
Wu Tian had not yet recovered, but Li Xingyun stammered, "No way, how could we possibly qualify to join the Demon Extermination Palace?"
As he spoke, Li Xingyun was not afraid, but rather seemed overly nervous due to excitement.
He continued, "I heard my master say that to join the Demon Extermination Palace, one must at least reach the Immortal realm?"
"But we are merely ninth-level spiritual cultivators. No matter how you look at it, we are not qualified to join you, are we?"
Wu Tian was also surprised to hear this. He hadn't expected the Demon Extermination Palace to have such rules.
Did that mean all members of the Demon Extermination Palace were at least Immortals?
Immortals did not die. From ancient times to the present, how many people would that be?
In response to Li Xingyun's question, Elder Yuan chuckled and said, "Rules are dead, but people are alive!"
"You have faced demonic creatures head-on and defeated them. This proves you already have the qualifications to join the Demon Extermination Palace."
"What does rank matter? You have already reached ninth level anyway. Isn't the Immortal realm just a matter of time?"
"So, what you've said is not an issue. The issue now is, are you willing to join us?"
To this question, Li Xingyun did not hesitate and immediately replied, "I am willing, of course I am willing!"
"My master is a member of the Demon Extermination Palace. If I can join too, he will surely be very happy!"
Elder Yuan was very satisfied with Li Xingyun's answer. He then looked at Wu Tian and asked, "And you, what are your thoughts?"
Wu Tian did not agree as readily as Li Xingyun, instead falling into contemplation.
Joining the Demon Extermination Palace would mean being controlled by a force, perhaps having to obey orders at all times.
For someone like him who wished for a carefree life, this was somewhat unacceptable.
But then he thought about it. The goal of the Demon Extermination Palace was ultimately the same as his. As the inheritor of the Sacred Dragon, he would inevitably face the demons sooner or later.
If he could enter the Demon Extermination Palace now, perhaps he could gain access to things he didn't know about, and prepare himself in advance.
With this thought, he also nodded and said, "Since the Demon Extermination Palace thinks highly of me, I naturally cannot refuse."
"Moreover, confronting the demons is also about saving this world. As a part of this world, I am of course duty-bound. Therefore, I am also willing to join the Demon Extermination Palace."
Seeing that Wu Tian had also agreed, Elder Yuan immediately chuckled.
He said with satisfaction, "Good, good! I knew you would agree!"
"To be honest, from the test just now, I also admire you greatly. I believe you will definitely become an important member of the Demon Extermination Palace in the future!"
After speaking, Elder Yuan's expression became serious again.
Then, he looked at the two of them with shining eyes and said, "By the way, I have one more question for you."
"I heard that you actually couldn't deal with the demonic creature at the time, right? But how was that demonic creature finally dealt with?"
Li Xingyun also found it difficult to answer this question, so he could only cast his gaze towards Wu Tian.
Wu Tian, however, retorted, "May I ask why Elder Yuan suddenly asks this?"
Elder Yuan smiled and said, "No need to be so nervous. I'm just asking casually."
"After all, I find it hard to believe that a ninth-level spiritual cultivator would have the ability to kill a third-level demonic creature."
"Such a thing has never happened, even throughout history!"
"So I am truly curious about your methods."
From Elder Yuan's gaze, Wu Tian could feel that Elder Yuan was indeed merely curious and not acting with any other motive.
But even so, he did not intend to reveal his secret and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, Elder Yuan, these are my own methods, and I think it's better not to reveal them."
"After all, if I were to reveal them just like this, it might not be a good thing for me."
Although Wu Tian refused him, Elder Yuan did not seem angry. He stroked his beard and said, "So that's how it is."
"I can understand you, so it's alright if you don't say."
"And the fact that you possess the means to kill an Immortal realm expert, to be honest, is a good thing for us."
Hearing Elder Yuan say this, Wu Tian felt a slight sense of relief.
After all, if Elder Yuan had insisted on asking further, he really wouldn't have known how to answer.
Then, Elder Yuan stood up and gave each of them a pendant, saying, "Keep these safe."
"This is the symbol of the Demon Extermination Palace. Although you are only Bronze level now, I believe you will definitely be promoted in the future."
"And by carrying this pendant, no matter where you go, as long as the other party recognizes the Demon Extermination Palace, they will give face to the Demon Extermination Palace."
Wu Tian and Li Xingyun accepted the pendants, and their moods became excited.
Afterward, Elder Yuan did not say anything further and soon left the reception room.