Chapter 479 - 477: Mysterious Master

"For the Profound Frost Sect to be able to nurture such a genius... I wonder who her master is?"

The square-faced old man, Yan Yufeng, was an Elder with real authority, as well as the master of He Yunkong and Yue Linfei.

The upper echelons of the various factions present were also curious about this.

To have taught such an outstanding disciple as Yan Xiaoxia, her master was surely no ordinary person.

"Well, she hasn’t taken a master."

A helpless look appeared on the Profound Frost Sect Elder’s face.

"She hasn’t taken a master?"

A wave of astonishment spread through the surroundings.

The Elders from the Tai Yuan Sect exchanged surprised glances, then lowered their heads in contemplation.

The same thought surfaced in the minds of several high-ranking members.

"Elder Hu, after this exchange, will Yan Xiaoxia remain at the Tai Yuan Sect to cultivate?" Yan Yufeng inquired.

After every exchange, the other Sects and factions would receive a few slots for Auditor Disciples at the Tai Yuan Sect.

Usually, they would let the promising geniuses of their Sects stay at the Tai Yuan Sect for a while.

After all, Auditor Disciples were just learning at the Tai Yuan Sect under a temporary status and were free to come and go as they pleased.

"She will."

The Profound Frost Sect’s Elder Hu nodded.

Yan Xiaoxia’s talent was astounding. She was just young and inexperienced, so it was quite necessary for her to broaden her horizons at the Tai Yuan Sect.

"Yan Xiaoxia, you’ll soon be an Auditor Disciple of our Sect. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

A faint smile touched Yan Yufeng’s lips.

BOOM!

The moment he spoke, the entire area erupted in an uproar.

Many Tai Yuan Sect disciples were shocked, envious, and jealous. It was incomprehensible!

Tai Yuan Sect Elders never took on disciples lightly. Even they, as Official Disciples, rarely had such an opportunity. What had Yan Xiaoxia possibly done to deserve it?

"Elder Yan, you’re a bit cunning, aren’t you?"

Another Female Elder from the Tai Yuan Sect commented.

She also had plans to take Yan Xiaoxia as her disciple, but due to her status, she hadn’t been so hasty to bring it up.

The Profound Frost Sect’s Elder Hu remained calm, not at all surprised.

In the previous battle, Yan Xiaoxia had already revealed her special constitution. The upper echelons of the Tai Yuan Sect had surely seen it!

Those who possessed a special constitution all had immense potential!

Furthermore, a powerful constitution could also greatly increase one’s combat strength.

Yan Xiaoxia’s Fire Constitution allowed her to fight across a Small Realm and defeat an Ice Dao Practitioner. Its power and potential were clear for all to see.

"Senior, my apologies. I already have a master, so I cannot accept you as mine."

Yan Xiaoxia’s attitude was sincere, tinged with apology.

"She has a master?"

Everyone’s gazes turned back to Elder Hu.

’Didn’t you just say Yan Xiaoxia hadn’t taken a master?’

"Well, it’s true that Yan Xiaoxia hasn’t taken a master since joining the Sect..." Elder Hu quickly explained.

Countless high-ranking members of the Profound Frost Sect, including the Sect Leader himself, had wanted to take Yan Xiaoxia as their disciple, but she had refused them all without exception!

Yan Xiaoxia was set on the master she had before joining the Sect and was unwilling to take another.

This was a major headache for the Profound Frost Sect’s leadership.

If someone from the Tai Yuan Sect had the ability to take her as a disciple, they would accept it. At the very least, it would forge a closer relationship with the Tai Yuan Sect.

But, just as Elder Hu expected, Yan Xiaoxia rejected the Tai Yuan Sect Elder’s offer without the slightest hesitation!

One must understand that this was something ordinary disciples could only dream of. Even the Side Peak Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect couldn’t hope for such an opportunity.

"Heh, Elder Yan’s offer was rejected."

The Tai Yuan Sect’s Female Elder couldn’t help but smile.

"Ah, Yan Xiaoxia, on the path of Martial Arts, one can have many masters. Your former master can no longer teach you anything. You need a new one."

Yan Yufeng chuckled lightly and began to reason with her.

In truth, he himself possessed a relatively common Fire Constitution.

A moment ago, Yan Yufeng had clearly sensed the astonishing Fire Power within Yan Xiaoxia. Her special constitution was beyond ordinary imagination!

’Her future potential might even surpass He Yunkong’s...’

Yan Yufeng thought to himself. This was precisely why he had directly offered to take her as his disciple.

Yan Xiaoxia shook her head.

Yan Yufeng was at a bit of a loss. He changed his approach and asked, "Who was your previous master?"

Yan Yufeng decided to tackle it from this angle.

’I’ll find her previous master and have a talk. If I can get him to persuade her, it’s sure to work.’

"My previous master... he hasn’t actually agreed to take me as his disciple yet!"

A look of helplessness and grievance appeared on Yan Xiaoxia’s pretty face.

"..."

Yan Yufeng’s mind was suddenly a chaotic mess.

’What is going on?’

A peerless genius like Yan Xiaoxia was actively trying to become his disciple, and he still wouldn’t accept her?

Yan Yufeng was now certain that Yan Xiaoxia’s so-called master must be a worthless fool with no judgment!

"Sigh!"

Yan Yufeng sighed.

He knew that taking Yan Xiaoxia as a disciple wouldn’t be simple; otherwise, the higher-ups at the Profound Frost Sect would have succeeded long ago.

What a pity for Yan Xiaoxia’s peerless aptitude!

The sparring matches continued.

Next, the talented disciples from the other top factions took the stage, refusing to let the Profound Frost Sect steal all the limelight.

There were many Sects and factions present, and the entire exchange event would last for two to three days.

Those who went up at the beginning were mostly at the Second or Third Layer of the Earth Element Realm.

「Half a day later.」

Cultivators at the Fourth and Fifth Layer of the Earth Element Realm began to take the stage.

Among them, Ye Feng and Cheng Wanli had also had their turn.

Yi Jingwen and Yan Lihui didn’t get a turn. There were simply too many geniuses participating, and the other factions weren’t going to let the Profound Frost Sect’s disciples hog the stage.

"As expected of Tai Yuan Sect disciples. They’re too strong!"

Ye Feng stared at the Martial Arts Arena.

Back on the Dongchen Continent, he could fight opponents a Small Realm above him.

But here, he found it difficult to even spar with a Tai Yuan Sect disciple of the same rank, and was defeated in less than thirty moves.

"Heh heh, both of you lost. Xiaoxia is still the impressive one."

Yan Lihui said with a laugh.

Ye Feng and Cheng Wanli were unconvinced but had no way to retort.

The sparring event continued into its third day.

The other top factions of the Human Race sent out their top geniuses and senior disciples, all with Cultivation around the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer!

...

「Martial Arts Cultivation Room.」

Luo Tian was completely unaware of the sparring competition being held outside.

He was completely immersed in the Cultivation of the *Sky Wind Divine Sword*.

After a month of dedicated Cultivation, he had achieved astounding results!

"Wind Rises!"

He swung the Water Cold Sword. The Sword Qi transformed into wind, sweeping past with an ethereal grace, concealing a cold, sharp blade of energy within.

SHIIING!

A gust of wind swept by, and a massive gash, more than a hundred feet long, suddenly appeared on the wall of the Martial Arts Cultivation Room, its edges incredibly clean.

This sword strike seemed ordinary, but it unleashed astonishing power, surpassing the Attack of a typical Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer cultivator!

The gash on the wall quickly healed itself, a special feature of the Martial Arts Cultivation Room.

"Cloud Dispersing!"

Luo Tian’s Sword Technique abruptly changed. A continuous whirlwind surged around him, blowing outwards with mighty, turbulent force, sweeping in all directions.

SHIING! SHIING! SHIING!

Chaotic, ethereal streams of Sword Qi flickered and danced through the air.

In an instant, tens of thousands of dense cuts were left on the surrounding walls.

After a month of Cultivation, Luo Tian had successfully mastered the First Technique of the *Sky Wind Divine Sword*, "Wind Rises," and could also execute the second, "Cloud Dispersing."

The First Technique was a single-target attack, while the second was an omnidirectional assault with no blind spots!

Besides practicing the *Sky Wind Divine Sword*, Luo Tian hadn’t neglected his other training either.

During this month of arduous training, his *Celestial Furnace Treasure Body* broke through to Fifth-Layer Great Success, and his *Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique* was now incredibly close to Second-Layer Great Success.

After a little more time, Luo Tian planned to attempt a breakthrough to the Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer!

Suddenly, the light in the Martial Arts Cultivation Room dimmed.

’Time’s up?’

Luo Tian walked out of the Martial Arts Cultivation Room, planning to return to his residence to cultivate.

Just as he returned to his courtyard, Luo Tian found an Auditor Disciple who seemed to have been waiting outside his door for a long time.

This Auditor Disciple’s Cultivation was at the Earth Element Realm Third Layer. Luo Tian didn’t recognize him; he was probably just a Side Peak Disciple.

"Senior Brother Luo, the Elders have asked you to come and participate in the sparring matches with the other Sects."

The Auditor Disciple said respectfully.

’They want me to go?’

Luo Tian found it strange.

"That’s right. The disciples from the Profound Frost Sect, Jueying Island, and Purple Mist Palace want to witness the strength of the Tai Yuan Sect’s Main Peak Disciples..."

As the number one Sect among the Human Race’s factions, the Tai Yuan Sect wanted to avoid being seen as a bully, so they had only sent twenty newly promoted Main Peak Disciples to compete.

Yan Shan, Gongsun Long, and the others had already gone.

"I see."

Luo Tian nodded.

He wasn’t particularly interested, but since he had nothing better to do, he decided to go and have a look.

Auditor Disciples held a low status in the Sect; if they performed well, they might win the appreciation of the higher-ups.

...

「In the plaza.」

The newly promoted Main Peak Disciples arrived one after another!

"As expected of the Tai Yuan Sect! The lowest Cultivation among these new Main Peak Disciples is the Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer!"

Ye Feng couldn’t help but exclaim.

In the Profound Frost Sect, someone at the Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer was already qualified to be a Core Disciple!

"Huh? Isn’t that..."

Ye Feng’s eyes widened in a sudden stupor. He had actually spotted a familiar face!

"Is that Xia Bingyue? The genius from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect on the Dongchen Continent!" Cheng Wanli also said.

"I’d heard long ago that her talent in the Sword Dao was a once-in-a-millennium find. I never thought she’d already become a Main Peak Disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect!"

Cheng Wanli, Ye Feng, and Yi Jingwen all hailed from the Dongchen Continent. Compared to Xia Bingyue, they couldn’t help but feel a little disheartened.

"I wonder where Luo Tian is now?"

Cheng Wanli couldn’t help but wonder aloud.

"He’s probably still wandering the Outer World. If he had joined any Sect Influence, we would have seen him by now with so many Sects gathered here," Ye Feng said.