CHAPTER 1407: CHAPTER 1407: JIANG YAO’S REQUEST

"Xu Nian, right? Nice to meet you, my name is Chen Zhixing."

Chen Zhixing walked up to Xu Nian with a smile and introduced himself.

"Hong Ren!" said the man in the red robe.

"Wei Gang!" announced the tall man.

Xu Nian was momentarily stunned.

These three seemed to be experts of the Immortal King Level.

Unexpectedly, they approached him voluntarily.

"Xu Nian greets the three senior brothers." Xu Nian said respectfully.

Faced with these three strong individuals, Xu Nian dared not be disrespectful.

"No need for formalities. With your talent, you should soon catch up to us. Taichu Immortal Emperor will also accept you as a direct disciple, and your status will then surpass ours." Chen Zhixing said with a smile.

"Your Black Hole Law is really impressive. Once you reach the Immortal King Realm, I’d like to learn from it." Hong Ren said.

"Yes, I’d like to learn too," Wei Gang followed.

Xu Nian smiled.

"I will definitely seek guidance from my senior brothers when the time comes," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

Unexpectedly, these direct disciples were quite approachable.

According to his impression, there should be irreconcilable conflicts between direct disciples and named disciples.

Seeing through Xu Nian’s thoughts, Chen Zhixing spoke: "Do you think there is conflict between named disciples and direct disciples, yet we are making friends with you?"

Xu Nian nodded.

Seeing Xu Nian nod, Chen Zhixing also laughed.

"In fact, there isn’t much conflict between direct disciples and named disciples. Sometimes these conflicts are intentionally created to encourage these disciples to cultivate. In reality, we are all members of the same faction, so there really is no deep-seated hatred. But nowadays, some disciples have walked into a dead end, becoming increasingly obsessed with competing for these superficial titles." Chen Zhixing said helplessly.

Xu Nian, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, it was such a case.

It seems sometimes what one sees may not be the truth.

But indeed, at Chen Zhixing’s level, why would he fight fiercely over some vainglory?

Only some disciples cannot figure it out.

"Alright, Xu Nian, when you become a direct disciple, you’ll know my words aren’t false. Our Shendang Mountain disciples are quite united." Chen Zhixing said with a smile.

Xu Nian nodded.

He trusted that Chen Zhixing’s words were true.

"Cultivate well; perhaps in the future, we might become comrades." Chen Zhixing said before leaving with Hong Ren and Wei Gang.

"Comrades?"

Xu Nian found the term somewhat unusual.

Could it be that there are hidden secrets in the Immortal Realm?

As Chen Zhixing and company just departed, a young man in blue and another in white approached.

"Xu Nian, well done, you didn’t disappoint me." The man in blue said with a smile.

"Thank you, senior brother, for the praise." Xu Nian replied with a smile.

Xu Nian had genuine respect for the man in blue.

Because he was the one who taught him about the manifestation of laws.

"Xu Nian, do you recognize me?" The young man in white suddenly asked.

"Who is senior brother?" Xu Nian asked, confused.

The man in blue immediately laughed.

The young man in white, though somewhat helpless, was not angry.

"My name is Lu Jiang, the fifth direct disciple of Taichu Immortal Emperor, and he is the sixth, named Zhao Qiong." said the man in white.

Xu Nian was a bit startled.

Direct disciples of Taichu Immortal Emperor?

Wouldn’t that make them his immediate senior brothers?

"Xu Nian greets the two senior brothers," Xu Nian said hurriedly.

"We introduced ourselves not for your flattery, but to tell you that with your talent and strength, you will surely become our little junior brother in the future and then become the seventh direct disciple of the Immortal Emperor." Lu Jiang said.

"Why is senior brother so certain?" Xu Nian asked, puzzled.

He felt this matter should be decided by Taichu Immortal Emperor.

How were these senior brothers so certain he would become a direct disciple?

"Xu Nian, I must remind you, you could think over whether to become a direct disciple because once you do, your calm and peaceful cultivation life might end." Lu Jiang said.

Xu Nian frowned.

There seemed to be more to Lu Jiang’s words.

It seemed that becoming a direct disciple might mean facing some dangerous matters.

Plus, with Chen Zhixing’s mention of "comrades," Xu Nian vaguely guessed something.

"Senior brother, is there some war in the Immortal Realm that we are unaware of?" Xu Nian asked curiously.

Upon hearing Xu Nian’s words, Lu Jiang and Zhao Qiong exchanged glances.

"Alright, we’ve said all we can; the rest will be known once you become a direct disciple. Xu Nian, the master will probably emerge in about ten years, use this time to carefully consider whether you want to become a direct disciple." Zhao Qiong said with a smile.

After speaking, the two bid farewell and left.

Xu Nian watched their departing silhouettes and fell into contemplation.

Is there really some unknown war in the Immortal Realm?

"Could it be an immortal-demon war? Perhaps I can ask the Wentian Demon Sovereign when he awakens." Xu Nian mused aloud.

Judging by time, Wentian Demon Sovereign should be waking soon.

As for Emperor Ye Tian.

She might not necessarily know.

Because Emperor Ye Tian grew up in the Divine World and has never been in the Immortal Realm.

"Xu Nian!"

Just when Xu Nian was deep in thought, a voice came from behind.

"Jiang Yao?"

Xu Nian turned to look, instantly recognizing the person as Fairy Jiang Yao, who once helped him in the Cultivation World.

However, back then, Jiang Yao was a lofty Heavenly Immortal, while he was only in the Primordial Immortal Realm.

Now, he had far surpassed Jiang Yao.

"Xu Nian, I didn’t expect it to really be you. Initially, when I saw you, I couldn’t believe it. How did your cultivation progress so quickly?" Jiang Yao seemed somewhat agitated.

After all, seeing someone who once was lesser, now having become someone unattainable, was indeed hard to accept.

"Fairy Jiang Yao, I was fortunate, having encountered some opportunities, so my cultivation advanced rapidly." Xu Nian explained with a smile.

Jiang Yao nodded.

But she knew Xu Nian was comforting her.

"Xu Nian, may I ask you for a favor?" Jiang Yao hesitated for a moment, ultimately gathering her courage, and spoke solemnly.

"Of course, Fairy Jiang Yao, you helped me greatly in the Mortal World, and I haven’t yet had the chance to thank you. Whatever you need, feel free to ask, and I’ll certainly assist you." Xu Nian said hurriedly.

Hearing this, Jiang Yao’s face softened significantly.

"I want to ask if you could save my master. My master is severely wounded and is about to lose his strength." Jiang Yao said.

"Really? Severely injured? Are healing pills ineffective?" Xu Nian asked puzzledly.

Generally, immortals, unless hurt by laws, their injuries could heal quickly.

"Ineffective, the injury was caused by a Law Manifestation Item." Jiang Yao said.

"A Law Manifestation Item?" Xu Nian was instantly surprised upon hearing this.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yao’s master was injured by a Law Manifestation Item.