CHAPTER 1277: CHAPTER 1277: HEARING THE DAO

Holy Alchemist?

The identity of a Holy Alchemist is certainly prestigious, but if one doesn’t have strong enough Martial Arts Cultivation, what use is such a noble identity?

A Holy Alchemist can indeed build a powerful network, making many Great Abilities work for them, even getting someone like Wu Huo Ancestor to take action personally.

But...

If one doesn’t have enough Martial Arts Strength, their life and fate can only be in the hands of others.

Take Jing Yan for example, even if he truly becomes a Holy Alchemist in the future, if the Master of Dead Spirit Mountain is determined to kill him, can Jing Yan have Wu Huo Ancestor protect him at all times?

Of course not! Wu Huo Ancestor has his own matters to attend to.

Therefore, no matter how prestigious a Holy Alchemist might be, Jing Yan cannot abandon Martial Arts to specialize in Alchemy Dao. This conviction cannot be shaken.

"I give you three breaths to consider. After thinking it through, tell me your final decision!" Wu Huo Ancestor squinted his eyes again.

It was already quite rare for him to say so much to Jing Yan. From this, it can be seen that he indeed values Jing Yan’s potential and ability in the Alchemy Dao.

He saw Jing Yan’s first round of battle on the black battle platform. At the same time, he also saw that Jing Yan did not give his all, leaving some strength in reserve. But what of it? How far can an ordinary Main God go in the Immortal Bridge Meeting? Can he gain the opportunity to ascend the Immortal Bridge?

The hope is very slim! It almost seems an impossibility.

Wu Huo Ancestor also knows that Jing Yan has reached the Main God Realm at a young age. If he works hard to cultivate Martial Arts in the future, he might also have significant development, even having some hope of becoming the Master of Ten Thousand Gods. But what of those ordinary Masters of Ten Thousand Gods?

Ordinary Masters of Ten Thousand Gods tremble like mice before him, Wu Huo Ancestor, when they see a cat.

Wu Huo Ancestor does not believe that Jing Yan’s future in Martial Arts could grow to be like him.

There are not many like him across the Three Thousand Divine Realms and the Star Moon World combined.

Before the three breaths were up, Jing Yan spoke.

"I am grateful for the Ancestor’s regard, but I cannot give up Martial Arts. I beg the Ancestor’s forgiveness!" Jing Yan bowed again.

Actually, he could even agree to become Wu Huo Ancestor’s exclusive Pill Master, but he could not give up Martial Arts.

"Leave!" Wu Huo Ancestor waved his hand.

Jing Yan only felt an enigmatic energy enveloping him, and his vision blurred. When things became clear again, he had already left the Great Hall where Wu Huo Ancestor was situated.

Jing Yan couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief, as he was quite worried after refusing Wu Huo Ancestor. If he had angered Wu Huo Ancestor and made him decide to kill, his life could have ended here.

However, considering that this place is Star Moon Valley, even if Wu Huo Ancestor was truly angered, it shouldn’t go so far as to kill him in Star Moon Valley. The Star Moon Valley Master is the strongest in the God Realm!

Jing Yan returned to the Great Hall of Vast Smoke Divine Realm.

"Elder Yan Jin, is it that Wu Huo Ancestor wanted to take you as a disciple?" Gao Jufan was the first to ask upon seeing Jing Yan return.

The others in the hall also focused their gaze on Jing Yan. During this time, they had been secretly speculating about why Wu Huo Ancestor summoned Jing Yan. Most likely, Wu Huo Ancestor looked favorably upon Jing Yan and wanted to make him a disciple.

After all, in every Immortal Bridge Meeting, there are always some fortunate Martial Artists chosen by Great Abilities to become Registered Disciples or even Direct Disciples.

Jing Yan looked at the eager face of Gao Jufan in front of him and showed a slight smile, albeit somewhat bitter.

"Senior Wu Huo indeed intended to take me as a disciple," Jing Yan said.

"Hiss!"

A gasp of surprise immediately came from the Great Hall.

That is Wu Huo Ancestor! Not an ordinary Master of Ten Thousand Gods can compare. If one becomes Wu Huo Ancestor’s disciple, even as a relatively lower-ranked Registered Disciple, as long as one can serve by the Ancestor’s side often, it is a position of honor. Take Main God Lian Xin, for example, even though he is a Registered Disciple and only a Tri-Floral Main God, he can still manage easily in front of Solo Domain Lord.

"But, Senior Wu Huo wanted me to give up Martial Arts and specialize in Alchemy Dao." Jing Yan shook his head, helplessly saying, "I couldn’t agree. So, I refused Senior Wu Huo."

"What?"

"Elder Yan Jin, you refused Wu Huo Ancestor?" Gao Jufan’s eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape.

In the Great Hall, there was definitely not only Gao Jufan who showed such a shocked expression upon hearing Jing Yan’s words.

"Foolish!" Long Li sneered and softly uttered two words.

Upon hearing Jing Yan say that Wu Huo Ancestor wanted to take him as a disciple, Long Li was somewhat worried. However, now he was completely relieved. If Jing Yan became Wu Huo Ancestor’s disciple, he could face retaliation for having offended Jing Yan before. Now, this crisis no longer exists.

"I can’t give up Martial Arts." Jing Yan’s tone was firm, his gaze determined.

"Alas, that... that was an opportunity to become Wu Huo Ancestor’s disciple. Elder Yan Jin, and you just refused it like that." Gao Jufan shook his head repeatedly with a painful expression.

"In the entire God Realm, there are probably just a few young Main Gods with the confidence to refuse becoming Wu Huo Ancestor’s disciple. Mr. Yan Jin, you are indeed not an ordinary person." Solo Domain Lord also sighed deeply.

"Yes! Elder Yan Jin, actually, when the Ancestor asked you to give up Martial Arts, you could very well agree. Alchemy Dao is not at a disadvantage compared to Martial Arts. High-level Divine Pill Masters hold a high status too. Not to mention Elder Yan Jin, even Pill Master Zhenqing, we, as Nine Tripods Main Gods, have to be courteous to him." Gao Jufan said solemnly.

"Sect Master, don’t mention it. I’ve already refused, and it’s no use to discuss further," Jing Yan did not want to continue this topic.

Although it’s a pity not to become Wu Huo Ancestor’s disciple, Jing Yan believes that as long as he goes far enough in the Immortal Bridge Meeting, he will still be seen by other Great Abilities and taken as a disciple.

...

Day by day passed, and about a year after Jing Yan refused Wu Huo Ancestor, the first round of the Immortal Bridge Meeting finally came to an end.

Hao Yang too, had exceptionally good luck. With his strength, promoting to the second round was not expected. However, he successfully defeated his opponent and advanced to the second round.

After the first round ended, the personnel from Star Moon Valley came again. This time, they brought seven All Paths Fruits.

There are thirteen Martial Artists from this hall participating in the Immortal Bridge Meeting, but only seven advanced to the second round. Hence, only seven All Paths Fruits were distributed. Jing Yan and the other advancing Martial Artists each received one.

"In five days, Lord Kuai Rong will personally give a Dao lecture at the Dao Field. Please be prepared to hear the Dao, those who advanced to the second round of the Immortal Bridge Meeting." With these words, the Star Moon Valley personnel left.