Chapter 888: Chapter 884: Yang Energy Female Cultivator

Elder Wu Ding introduced, “Young kinsman, this is Master Hui Ning of the Tianxuan Sect.”

Ye Fan was not very familiar with the internal structure of the Tianxuan Sect, but he guessed that since even Hui Ning’s apprentices were elders of the sect, her status must be even higher. He respectfully greeted her.

Master Hui Ning said, “The Sect Leader is currently in secluded cultivation and won’t emerge for several days. Wu Ding has informed me of the situation with your senior brothers.”

Ye Fan then realized that the current leader of the Tianxuan Sect was a female cultivator and Elder Wu Ding’s master.

Ye Fan said, “I earnestly request that Master assist a junior like me.”

“I can assist, as the Li Fire Sect was once the guardian sect of the Great Sorrow Domain. Even though it has declined, the various sects should still support each other,” Master Hui Ning said. “However, to receive, you must also give. Since you possess the Pure Yang Physique, I wish to accept you into the sect for some teaching.”

“Ah?”

Ye Fan did not expect that Master Hui Ning actually intended to bring him into the Tianxuan Sect, making him a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect.

Ye Fan thought, “I came to the Pangu Secret Realm to find someone, not to become an apprentice and learn skills. Besides, I have already apprenticed under Zhuo Junwu. Following you would mean betraying my original sect, wouldn’t it?”

At the side, Elder Wu Ding spoke, “Young kinsman, it is not that my senior aunt is making things difficult for you. There are indeed reasons. If you are not a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect, you wouldn’t be able to enter the gates of the Emperor Mountain Sect, let alone find your little love.”

Ye Fan earnestly bowed his head and said, “But I have already joined the Li Fire Sect and dare not betray it.”

Elder Wu Ding scolded, “You stubborn little head, when we suggested letting you enter the Tianxuan Sect, we anticipated this step. We’re merely asking you to be an honorary disciple, nothing more. It’s rare for my senior aunt to want to take you in as a disciple, and you don’t even know to seize the opportunity.”

Ye Fan was surprised, thinking that if he were to join the Tianxuan Sect, it should be under the male cultivation side. Why would the female side of the sect want him as a disciple?

Ye Fan replied, “I’ve come to the Pangu Secret Realm only to find my wife, not planning to stay long. Moreover, I do not wish to sever my emotions and desires…”

Master Hui Ning smiled slightly and said, “Wu Ding, explain to him.”

Elder Wu Ding acknowledged first, then turned to Ye Fan and said, “You must have heard some rumors outside, saying that cultivating in our Tianxuan Sect requires severing emotions and desires, like the Xiaoyue Palace’s methods, right?”

“Isn’t that so?” Ye Fan asked.

Elder Wu Ding rolled her eyes at Ye Fan charmingly and said, “Not only do you have a temper similar to your master’s, but your nature is the same too. My senior aunt originally wanted to accept him into the sect as well, but it was merely for formality and wouldn’t affect his ambition to rejuvenate the Li Fire Sect… The misunderstanding about Tianxuan Sect’s cultivation method is due to the difference in our cultivation approach; Tianxuan male disciples cultivate with Yin bodies, while female disciples cultivate with Yang bodies.”

With Elder Wu Ding’s explanation, Ye Fan roughly understood the situation.

Typically, males cultivate the strong Yang Spiritual Energy, while females cultivate the soft Yin Spiritual Energy. However, the Tianxuan Sect’s method is contrary to others; male cultivators cultivate Yin energy, and female cultivators cultivate Yang energy.

Ye Fan thought, “Does it mean that men become more effeminate, and women become more masculine as they cultivate? No wonder Qing Xu, at such a young age, has such terrifying masculine energy.”

Perhaps guessing Ye Fan’s thoughts, Elder Wu Ding further explained, “The disciples of the Tian and Xuan branches of the Tianxuan Sect reside on the two separate peaks of Shuangfeng Mountain not to sever emotions and desires strictly, but each absorbs the Yin and Yang energies from either side. Once they achieve success, Tianxuan disciples don’t shun dual cultivation between males and females. Originally, males weren’t permitted in our Xuan branch. But both you and your master, with Pure Yang Physiques, are more suited to cultivate in the Xuan branch than we female disciples. Pity your master, who… steadfastly refused to remain then!”

Ye Fan nodded his head, finally having sorted his thoughts.

The reason Elder Wu Ding resents Zhuo Junwu so much is that Zhuo obsessed only with the revival of the Li Fire Sect, being unconcerned about his cultivation prowess. Thus, he chose to venture far to Earth in search of an heir, rather than staying at the Tianxuan Sect to cultivate himself. Since Zhuo also had the Pure Yang Physique, which aligned with the attributes that Elder Wu Ding cultivated, he would have been the perfect dual cultivation partner in the future, leading Elder Wu Ding to regard Zhuo as her dream lover.

Unfortunately, Zhuo Junwu’s heart was cold towards affection, leaving Elder Wu Ding’s deep feelings unreciprocated.

Ye Fan said, “It’s rare for Master Hui Ning to hold such regard for me, but I wish to find my wife in the Pangu Secret Realm first, after which I wouldn’t stay to cultivate here long.”

Master Hui Ning nodded and said, “Ambition cannot be taken away. How you plan for the future is your own matter, and I cannot force you against your will. However, if you do not become an honorary disciple of the Tianxuan Sect, I cannot assist you.”

Ye Fan knew that presently, they were fixated on his Pure Yang Physique, and they’d make sure to keep him at the Tianxuan Sect under any circumstances.

“Then, please allow me the time to discuss with my senior brother before making a decision,” Ye Fan said as he made a gesture of farewell, intending to take his leave.

Master Hui Ning nodded and gestured with her hand, “Wu Ding, escort him back.”

Elder Wu Ding made his exit and once outside, began lecturing Ye Fan, “You rascal, here I thought you were a smooth talker. Who knew you’d be as stubborn as your master? Just think about it. With so many female disciples in our Xuan branch whose constitution is most compatible for dual cultivation, wouldn’t you have companions around you? Why only keep thinking about your little lover…”

Ye Fan frowned and said, “I dare not agree with Elder Wu Ding’s words lightly.”

Ye Fan internally found it both amusing and distressing that Wu Ding seemed to be suggesting he be unfaithful, to stay at the Tianxuan Sect and forget about Li Zhaojun.

“Think it over yourself. We don’t intend to forcibly keep you at the Tianxuan Sect, but if you wish to go to the Emperor Mountain Sect, you must pass my senior aunt’s test, who still holds a grudge over not being able to take your master as a disciple, weigh your decisions carefully!”

Elder Wu Ding said no more, parting ways with Ye Fan where their paths diverged at the main hall between the Twin Peaks.

Ye Fan followed his original path back to the guest room where Shen Biancheng had already returned by this time.

“Junior Brother, why did the Tianxuan Sect summon you? What’s the matter?” Shen Biancheng asked upon seeing Ye Fan.

Ye Fan recounted the conversation he had with Master Hui Ning on the mountain in detail, to which Shen Biancheng frowned and said, “So Master almost became a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect back then… Now that the Li Fire Sect has utterly declined, with our level of cultivation, reviving it seems far off indeed.”

Ye Fan said, “So, Third Senior Brother also suggests I stay?”

“Agree for now; being an honorary Tianxuan Sect disciple does you no harm. When you see Master, he won’t blame you. Most importantly, we can ascend the Emperor Mountain and help you find your wife.”