Chapter 853 - 850: Competing to Take Disciples

At this moment, the Heavenly Void Sword Ancestor found himself unable to express his dilemma, as the four Sword Dao Experts were all supporting Ye Fan, and he dared not offend them.

Offending even one would be intolerable enough, let alone offending all four—that would be a disaster difficult to manage!

Afterward, the Heavenly Void Sword Ancestor didn’t dare to say anything more; he had already angered the four experts, and if he pushed them to an irreparable extent, what future would there be for the Heavenly Void Sword Sect?

Lu Nianzong was carried away, but this did not affect the ensuing competition.

In the final round, it was surprisingly Xu Zun and Yang Jiuxiao facing off against each other.

This left Xu Zun speechless, his heart aching with the realization—why did his opponent have to be so incredibly strong? Yang Jiuxiao’s strength was immense.

Xu Zun was simply not a match for him.

Yet Yang Jiuxiao showed respect by defeating him after ten moves; otherwise, Xu Zun would not have lasted even five moves under Yang Jiuxiao’s hands.

His potential was still a step below that of Yang Jiuxiao, but it wasn’t to say he would never catch up.

The Sword Dao competition was considered over.

Undoubtedly, this time the Infinite Sword Sect replaced the Heavenly Void Sword Sect—the wheel of fortune turned, and Heavenly Void Sword Sect ranked third, while Spirit Peak Sword Sect placed fourth.

As for the unfortunate Silent Sea Sword Sect, they ranked third from the bottom. This wasn’t because they were too weak, but rather Ye Fan was simply too strong. Facing Ye Fan was akin to courting death!

After the Sword Dao competition ended, the four Sword Dao Experts guided Ye Fan over.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor feared Ye Fan’s words might offend the four Sword Dao Experts, so he personally accompanied Ye Fan.

At this time, Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor paid their respects to the four Sword Dao Experts.

The Sword Immortal said, "We’re all family, no need to be so formal!"

"Family?"

Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor were puzzled, although the Sword Dao was one family, there were still some divisions, how could they be one family?

But considering the Sword Immortal’s tone, might it have been a bit too familiar?

Then the Sword Immortal spoke, "That’s right, all family, because you are about to become my closed-door disciple. Isn’t that what family is about!"

Instantly, the Infinite Sword Ancestor and Ye Fan understood their intent—seeing Ye Fan’s appeal was immense.

But they hadn’t expected Ye Fan’s allure to be this great.

Thus, Ye Fan said, "Thank you, seniors, for the invitation, but this junior has already paid his respects to a master; if I do so again, wouldn’t it be a bit!"

He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone understood the implication of his words.

At this moment, the Infinite Sword Ancestor immediately said:

"No problem, Sword Obsession can only be considered your mentor, not your true master; respecting the teacher and the Dao is our Sword Dao principle!"

"Moreover, there’s no limit to apprenticeship, as long as you don’t commit a heinous wrongdoing!"

He wiped sweat off Ye Fan’s brow—how could such matters be spoken aloud!

The Sword Immortal smiled and said, "Indeed, he’s right. Thus, joining my door does not pose any conflict!"

But then the Sword Emperor coldly stated, "You’re just a drunkard, how could a drunkard possibly train good disciples!"

"Unlike me, honest and upright, reigning proudly above the realm. My disciples are the noble phoenixes among men!"

The Sword Emperor proclaimed proudly.

Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor couldn’t sit still—these two were actually turning against each other to recruit disciples.

"Bah! That’s nothing but self-praise, you always have a stern face, aren’t you afraid of dying from depression? Look at me, well-balanced in every aspect!"

"The disciples I teach are versatile geniuses!"

The Sword Saint joined the fray, leaving Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor even more bewildered.

As the three quarreled, the Infinite Sword Ancestor realized Ye Fan was indeed a hot commodity! But being in demand was quite normal.

After all, Ye Fan’s talent and potential were evident; only those who truly witnessed Ye Fan’s potential would know how formidable he was.

At this moment, a voice full of ancient wisdom and authority resonated.

"All three junior brothers, stop quarreling."

Instantly, the three turned to the person hidden in the shadows, who gradually became clear.

Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor were astonished—this person was the Sword Ancestor, one of the top two strongest in the Heavenly Martial Continent, and looking across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, the Sword Ancestor was a renowned expert.

Now that the Sword Ancestor had arrived, this disciple recruitment storm might just be settled.

At that moment, the Sword Ancestor spoke, "You three, to recruit a disciple, have been bickering shamelessly, what kind of decorum is this! Where does this place the dignity of the Sword God Temple?"

"I think it’s best if I personally take him! After all, I have yet to recruit a disciple!"

Alright! Just after criticizing others, he too turned into such a person, causing Ye Fan and the Infinite Sword Ancestor to feel frustrated, though in front of these four, they couldn’t persuade them.

"Brother, one cannot be so shameless!"

"Indeed!"

The Sword Immortal and Sword Saint said simultaneously.

Alright! At this moment, they challenged their so-called eldest brother for the sake of recruiting a disciple, not only that, but even the Sword Emperor joined in too.

After all, recruiting such a disciple with boundless potential would be a gain! With such a great chance, who would let it slip?

Missing this village means missing this temple.

So the three vied fervently; when it came to such matters, who cared about the Sword Ancestor or not, as long as they received the disciple.

After all, such a disciple could be immortalized in history and alter the continent’s pattern; if they received him, naturally, they could be immortalized in history too!

"Four seniors, perhaps it’s best not to fight!"

The Infinite Sword Ancestor awkwardly advised.

"What do you count as!"

"Get lost!"

"Indeed!"

They chided, raining curses down on him; it was truly a disaster! The Infinite Sword Ancestor even felt an impulse to commit suicide.

These mighty beings used their profound abilities to bully others, and the crucial point was that the Infinite Sword Ancestor dared not resist—this was the real agony.

Then Ye Fan awkwardly said, "Four seniors, perhaps it’s best to stop fighting."

As soon as Ye Fan spoke, the four indeed stopped and looked at Ye Fan with kind smiles.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor almost died of frustration—what kind of treatment was this? Why did his treatment compare to Ye Fan’s remain worthless?

This was the gap!

At this moment, feeling this gap, the Infinite Sword Ancestor realized that without a good gift and potential, it’s best not to speak grandly.

Because this might truly get one beaten to death.

They stared at Ye Fan for a simple reason: they wanted to know how great Ye Fan’s potential was. But seeing was believing—after seeing it, they were exceedingly shocked.

The potential Ye Fan unleashed was like the vast ocean.

Take Lu Nianzong and Yang Jiuxiao’s potential as a winding river—it was already formidable, but when compared to Ye Fan’s potential...

It was a boundless ocean—the sheer potential truly terrified them, even frightened them. Hence, they were desperate to win over Ye Fan.

Such potential like a winding river wouldn’t have moved them to action,

But Ye Fan was a once-in-millennia genius, so they were determined to gain him.