Chapter Sixty-Four: Profound Heaven Sect

On the second day, Xuantian prepared to take Suyang and Li Shanshan back to the Xuantian Sect.

Xuantian had also informed Suyang of his agreement with Bai Ruoyue.

Yang could not help but sigh inwardly; he never expected the Master of the Gazing Moon Sect to actually leave him a way out. Did she truly believe that he had no means of surpassing Wang Yiyi?

Or did she think that he would not dare to launch an attack on the Gazing Moon Sect?

Regardless of her reasoning, Suyang's intention to kill Wang Yiyi remained entirely unchanged. Anyone who dared to stand in his way was his enemy.

Upon learning that Xuantian was leaving, the Prince of Liang had personally sent Yu Qiuyue to see them off. Along the way, Xuantian gave many instructions to Yu Qiuyue, chief among them being that she must constantly monitor the actions of the Prince of Liang.

Suyang knew very well that although he was Xuantian's disciple, he was not yet qualified to get involved in sect affairs.

Therefore, he said nothing throughout the journey.

It was only after traveling halfway that Yu Qiuyue took her leave and returned to the Liang Estate.

At this point, Xuantian turned to converse with Suyang.

"Suyang, we will be arriving at the Xuantian Sect very soon. Do you have any requests? As long as this Sect Master can grant them, I certainly will not refuse." Xuantian still held high hopes for Suyang, viewing him as a trump card of sorts that would heavily influence the future destiny of the sect.

Therefore, come what may, he had to do his utmost to ensure Suyang's safety and foster his cultivation realm.

Seeing that the Sect Master had opened the floor, and having already made up his own mind, Suyang replied directly, "This disciple does indeed have a request or two, and I hope the Sect Master will grant them."

"Speak freely," Xuantian said with a smile.

"First, this disciple wishes to start as an ordinary outer disciple. Moreover, it would be best if the other disciples were not made aware that the Sect Master is my master."

"Oh? Why is that?" Xuantian asked, somewhat puzzled. From his perspective, with such a backing, Suyang would at least be spared from being underestimated within the Xuantian Sect and would enjoy certain privileges.

Anyone else would be desperate for the whole world to know. Why was this kid acting so differently?

"To be frank with you, Master, this disciple simply wishes to start from the bottom as an ordinary disciple. Even if the resources allocated are reduced, it matters not." Suyang had already planned this out; after all, the majority of his time would be spent cultivating within the stone world. If the Sect Master were to discover this secret of his, it would undoubtedly invite unnecessary trouble.

Furthermore, once his true identity was exposed, it might inevitably draw the attention of even more old monsters.

It was far better to honestly start as an ordinary disciple; keeping a low profile was the ultimate path.

"Hmm... Very well. I can allow you to start as an ordinary disciple, but the resources you ought to receive will still be provided. After all, your cultivation realm is of the utmost importance, and you must not waste time under any circumstances," Xuantian said after a brief moment of silence, granting the request.

"Understood. The second thing is that I hope the Sect Master will also take Li Shanshan as your disciple, and make a formal announcement to everyone," Suyang continued.

Hearing this, Xuantian was completely dumbfounded.

What on earth was this kid plotting? Why was he unwilling to reveal his own connection to the Sect Master, yet insisted on making Li Shanshan his master's disciple? And why make it known to the entire sect?

However, a thought quickly occurred to Xuantian.

This fellow was probably trying to use this relationship to protect Li Shanshan.

Hearing this from the side, Li Shanshan could also guess that Suyang was fighting for her safety. Her expression stirred, and she looked deeply moved...

"Very well, this Sect Master agrees to that as well."

"However, you should be aware that she possesses the Extreme Yin Bloodline. If her Yin energy erupts again next time, perhaps even this Sect Master will..." Xuantian voiced his own concern.

"There is no need for the Sect Master to worry about that. This disciple has his own methods and will do everything possible to delay the eruption of her Yin energy. However, I will still need the Sect Master to prepare a special secluded chamber for her..." Suyang said.

"A special secluded chamber? Do you mean a place of intense heat capable of suppressing Yin energy?" Xuantian asked in return.

"Well... although I do not know if such a place exists within the sect, I still hope the Sect Master can look into it," Suyang said with a somewhat earnest tone.

"Hmm, leave this matter to me. There is indeed such a secluded chamber in the alchemy grounds, but the Elder of Alchemy is somewhat... stubborn. I fear there might be some trouble, but once we return to the sect, I will find a way to resolve it." As Xuantian spoke, he thought of that obstinate-as-an-ox Alchemy Elder, and a headache immediately began to form.

"Then many thanks, Master," Suyang hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Hahaha, between us master and disciple, there is no need for such formalities. Once we return to the sect, if there is anything you do not understand or if you encounter any trouble in your cultivation, you can simply call out to me with your mind," Xuantian laughed.

Seeing that Suyang had considered her so thoroughly, Li Shanshan blushed on the side.

Soon, Xuantian brought Suyang and Li Shanshan to the gates of the Xuantian Sect.

An outer sect elder was already waiting there respectfully.

"This old man, Wu Yong, pays respects to the Sect Master," the outer sect elder said.

"Mm, Elder Wu, no need for formalities. This is a sect disciple I have taken in. I will leave his arrangements in your hands shortly," Xuantian looked at Suyang and said to Wu Yong.

"This old man understands. I will certainly make proper arrangements for him." Wu Yong glanced at Suyang, finding his features rather refined, and felt a slight liking for him.

However, he still had many thoughts running through his mind. Anyone who could be personally brought into the sect by the Sect Master must have some unusual connection; he certainly could not arrange things casually.

"Suyang, from now on you will follow Elder Wu. He is an outer sect elder, just follow his arrangements."

"This disciple obeys," Suyang answered obediently, appearing somewhat meek.

Afterward, Xuantian took Li Shanshan and headed towards the inner sect, leaving Suyang alone at the gates of the Xuantian Sect to await Elder Wu Yong's arrangements.

"Your name is Suyang?" Wu Yong asked.

"Yes, Elder Wu," Suyang replied honestly.

"Mm, follow me then." Wu Yong nodded and led Suyang towards the cultivation grounds for the outer disciples.

Entering a top-tier sect for the very first time, Suyang was deeply captivated by the sights within.

Elder Wu casually took him on a tour of the outer zone. Along the way, quite a few outer disciples greeted Elder Wu respectfully, but as for Suyang, not a single person spared him a glance...

"Kid, I take it this is your first time joining a sect?" Elder Wu asked, noticing that Suyang looked like a country bumpkin, praising every single spot in the sect.

"Yes, it is indeed this disciple's first time joining a sect," Suyang replied honestly.

"Well then, you truly need to take a good look around. Our Xuantian Sect is one of the three major powers in the Central Continent. Although it was founded later than some, it is no weaker than the Gazing Moon Sect," Elder Wu said with considerable pride.

"That goes without saying. This disciple has heard of the renown of the Xuantian Sect since childhood, which is why I came to join."

"Mm, joining the Xuantian Sect is a choice you will never regret."

"Since you were recruited directly by the Sect Master, this elder naturally will not treat you unfairly."

"This is the identity token of an outer disciple; hold onto it well. As for your dwelling, I will arrange a relatively good location for you."

"On that score, you can rest assured. However, you will still need to attend to daily sect cultivation and tasks," Elder Wu said, already showing considerable favor to Suyang.

Hearing this, Suyang could only fake an even greater joy as he said, "Then many thanks, Elder Wu! This disciple will firmly keep it in mind."

"Haha, perform well and strive to enter the inner sect as soon as possible." Seeing that Suyang, although somewhat docile, gave an overall quite favorable impression, Elder Wu nodded inwardly.

There was just one thing that puzzled Elder Wu.

He actually could not see through Suyang's cultivation realm... Generally speaking, this only happened in three situations.

First, Suyang had not yet begun cultivating at all.

Second, Suyang's cultivation was far superior to his own.

Third, Suyang possessed some kind of magical treasure capable of concealing his cultivation.

After pondering over it, Elder Wu decided the first scenario was the most plausible... After all, Suyang looked very young; surely his cultivation could not be above his own? As for the third possibility, that was even more out of the question—if his cultivation truly surpassed an elder's, why would he come here to be an outer disciple?

Unless this kid had something wrong with his brain.