Chapter 1951 - 1970: The First Signs of Strangeness

Chapter 1951: Chapter 1970: The First Signs of Strangeness

’Yuan’ turned back and looked at Ning Chuan, saying, "Boy, you’ve taken the elixir, now kowtow and acknowledge me as your master."

"Thank you, senior, for bestowing the elixir, but junior has never said I would acknowledge you as my master," Ning Chuan replied calmly, neither arrogant nor humble.

"Do you want to die?"

No one dared to refuse ’Yuan,’ and at this moment, being declined by a young man, ’Yuan’s’ demeanor chilled instantly, his abyss-like eyes causing the young man to retreat in fear.

"It’s just a child, you’ve scared him."

Buzz!

Ye Xuan waved his hand to dispel ’Yuan’s’ aura, allowing Ning Chuan to breathe heavily, having almost believed he was about to die at this terrifying person’s hands just now.

"Huang, I’ve decided to take this disciple." ’Yuan’ said coldly.

"First of all, I need to correct you; Huang is my past life’s name. In this life, my name is Ye Xuan. I hope you stop calling me wrong."

"Secondly, you don’t seek the opportunity to break through to the Eternal Realm, instead, you come here to bother me, to contest over this young man, you really deserve to die."

"Ridiculous."

’Yuan’ replied sarcastically, "If you can take him, why can’t I?"

Seeing ’Yuan’s’ cold and aloof demeanor, Ye Xuan truly felt tempted to kill him.

But the two were both Half-step Eternal. Even if he could defeat ’Yuan,’ he would be weakened himself and couldn’t kill the other.

The previous battle between them explained everything, which left Ye Xuan with no way to deal with ’Yuan.’

"Ning Chuan, let me ask you, whom do you wish to acknowledge as your master?" Ye Xuan directly ignored ’Yuan,’ handing the question to the young man.

"This...?"

Ning Chuan’s expression was heavy; he knew that no matter whom he chose, he’d offend the other, which was definitely not the result he wanted.

"I am deeply grateful to both seniors for their kindness, but this matter indeed puts the young one in a difficult position. If both seniors truly mean it, could you allow me to consider for some more time before making a decision?" Ning Chuan asked, with a spin of his eyes.

Who are Ye Xuan and ’Yuan’?

In one glance, they could see through the young man’s thoughts, clearly indicating that the young man wanted to offend no one and didn’t want to miss this great opportunity.

However, this minor thought meant little to Ye Xuan and ’Yuan.’ After all, for Ye Xuan, the so-called master acknowledgment was inconsequential; he was merely trying to utilize this young man to find the last Small Cauldron.

As for ’Yuan’s’ thoughts, it was much simpler; without finding the method to break through to the Eternal Realm, he absolutely couldn’t allow Ye Xuan to surpass him.

This was also the reason he competed with Ye Xuan over the disciple.

An interesting situation has arisen!

Two grand Half-step Eternal powers, the pinnacle beings of the Eternal Universe, actually accompanying a young man daily, imparting the cultivation path.

If this matter were passed around, it would surely incite envy in countless people, who would wish to replace Ning Chuan.

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"Boy, my Nine Tribulations Sky Pool Technique is eternally invincible, you must carefully comprehend it."

Before a waterfall, the sound of the massive spray rumbled loudly; beside the waterfall on the Green Stone, ’Yuan’ was instructing and lecturing, further leading Ning Chuan to listen attentively.

Ye Xuan stood apart, looking coldly at ’Yuan’s’ stubbornness, unexpectedly seeing ’Yuan’ teaching the boy his Nine Tribulations Sky Pool Technique.

Ye Xuan and ’Yuan’ agreed on a pact: The two would alternate teaching the young man until Ning Chuan transformed into Supreme Realm; then he could choose whom he wanted to acknowledge as his master.

Of course, Ye Xuan didn’t actually intend to take on a disciple, nor did he plan on teaching any techniques; his goal was solely to find the last Small Cauldron through Ning Chuan.

Time passes quickly, like a fleeting shadow.

With the guidance of two Half-step Eternal beings, Ning Chuan’s cultivation continually soared, particularly with ’Yuan’s’ grand methods, various elixirs, and spirit essences causing Ning Chuan’s cultivation to skyrocket fearfully.

In just a few hundred years, Ning Chuan opened the Nine Heavenly Gates, something utterly inconceivable to ordinary cultivators.

From a mortal youth to opening the Nine Heavenly Gates, a regular cultivator would take an entire epoch to achieve, yet a mortal youth attained it within mere centuries.

Of course, the credit entirely belonged to ’Yuan.’ Without his elixir assistance, even with Ning Chuan’s unparalleled talent and perseverance, success would’ve been impossible.

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"Ning Chuan, you have already opened the Nine Heavenly Gates; once you step into Half-step Supreme, you can charge into the Supreme Realm, truly ruling the Twelfth Epoch."

"Now, if you just kneel and acknowledge me as your master, I can directly transform you into Half-step Supreme, helping you become the Supreme ruler of the Twelfth Epoch."

Amidst lush mountains and flowing waters, with willows gently swaying.

Under an ancient pine tree, ’Yuan’ was brainwashing Ning Chuan, further expounding on his own powers.

Unfortunately, Ning Chuan remained unmoved, showing no emotion due to ’Yuan’s’ words, instead looking towards Ye Xuan with hope.

Having experienced hundreds of years of teaching from two Half-step Eternal powers, Ning Chuan was no longer the ignorant youth he once was; he had discerned what cultivators’ Supreme Realm looked like.

Once, the concept of eternal supremacy was a realm he dared not aspire to, but after following Ye Xuan and ’Yuan’ through centuries of cultivation, he was no longer satisfied with just the Supreme Realm.

In Ye Xuan’s narration, the Nine Heavenly Gates was a flawed cultivation path; only by opening the Twelve Heavenly Gates, then unifying them, reaching the Heavenly Defying Realm, would one truly step into the cultivation hall.

And this was just the beginning; even upon reaching the Heavenly Defying Realm, the Nine Transformations Shocking Heaven was necessary to glimpse that eternally supreme realm.

After Ning Chuan learned that both were Half-step Eternal, his ambition expanded infinitely, hoping to become someone like Ye Xuan and ’Yuan.’

However, it was unfortunate that according to Ye Xuan and ’Yuan,’ the subsequent chaotic universe’s Heavenly Defying First Transformation was the limit.

Moreover, not to mention the Heavenly Defying First Transformation, even attempting to open the tenth Heavenly Gate was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

At this moment, ’Yuan’ was enticing Ning Chuan, but Ning Chuan was focused solely on opening the tenth Heavenly Gate, knowing Ye Xuan had considerable experience in this because he was the one who opened the Twelve Heavenly Gates in the subsequent chaotic universe, and trained to the Half-step Eternal Realm.

"Boy, are you even listening to what I’m saying?"

’Yuan’s’ expression turned cold, realizing Ning Chuan’s absent-mindedness, which immediately ignited his fury.

"Replying to the senior, Ning Chuan does not wish to become Supreme, only to open the tenth Heavenly Gate, following in the footsteps of the two seniors," Ning Chuan earnestly stated.

"Impossible."

’Yuan’ chastised coldly, "Forget that there’s no primordial qi in the current era; even if placed in the strongest Three Great Eras, with your talent, you would only reach the Heavenly Defying Realm at most."

"Ning Chuan, I know your ambition is great, but I advise you to be content; otherwise, the results will be very miserable indeed."

Ye Xuan spoke indifferently, delivering a caution.

Ye Xuan was genuinely irritated; if not for the last Small Cauldron, he would’ve long left this place, yet without finding the cauldron, he could only stay temporarily with Ning Chuan.

"Two seniors, I don’t dare covet becoming a Half-step Eternal, but wish to transform into the shocking heaven and ultimate earth, hoping the two seniors would help fulfill this desire."

Admittedly, Ning Chuan isn’t just ambitious; he’s daring too, knowing the two won’t harm him, prompting him to earnestly plead.

"Shocking heaven and ultimate earth?"

Ye Xuan laughed coldly, "This era, a Heavenly Defying First Transformation is the limit, shocking heaven and ultimate earth is wishful thinking."

"I’m giving you three days to consider; you’d best quickly become the Supreme of the Twelfth Epoch, or don’t blame me for being ruthless."

Ye Xuan flicked his sleeves and disappeared in one step.

"Boy, think it clear; as long as you acknowledge me as master, even if he wants to kill you, I can ensure your safety."

’Yuan’ spoke coldly and vanished as well.

Although Ning Chuan’s talent is indeed impressive, in ’Yuan’s’ eyes, it is merely so; he’s just sabotaging Ye Xuan’s plans.

"Dammit!"

Upon seeing the two vanish, Ning Chuan murmured darkly, smashing his fists harshly on the ground.

He’s genuinely unwilling to just become Supreme; witnessing the two’s power, he profoundly understands how insignificant so-called eternal supremacy is before them.

"Unwilling? In fact, I could help you open the tenth Heavenly Gate, even aid in reaching the Heavenly Defying Realm; even the Nine Transformations Shocking Heaven isn’t unattainable. If you wish, I can make you someone akin to them, truly their equal."

Unexpectedly, a soft voice arose in Ning Chuan’s ear, startling him immediately, frantically seeking the source.